Based in London, Stephen Rylance writes on an eclectic range of interests, from music to film, books to art, videogames to opera. His blog, http://culturecrammer.com, is a unique space for voracious culture junkies everywhere.
Stephen has worked in journalism and not-for-profit sector communications for more than ten years.
Features
Friday, October 30 2009
Agonies of an 'Antichrist': Lars von Trier in the Forest of Unreason
Despite the efforts of some to dismiss it as a prank, Antichrist is a serious film and its disturbing extremes speak of broad and deeply felt moral, social, and ultimately, political anxieties.
Wednesday, October 21 2009
Magazine: The Correct Use of Soap
Magazine's The Correct Use of Soap is such a wayward, iconoclastic record, so willfully out of kilter with its own time, that its sound-world and emotional landscape remain unique in pop.
Reviews
Thursday, December 17 2009
Grant-Lee Phillips: Little Moon
If he’s not careful, Grant-Lee Phillips could become the Paul Weller of alt-Americana.
Friday, December 11 2009
James Yorkston: Folk Songs
Beards are strictly optional as James Yorkston serves up a collection of traditional folk songs with a fresh, contemporary edge.
Tuesday, December 1 2009
Pere Ubu: Long Live Pere Ubu!
Cleveland's finest pay tribute to the granddaddy of Dada.
Tuesday, September 8 2009
Cornershop: Judy Sucks a Lemon for Breakfast
Cornershop reopen for business with a dip into the melting pot of British Asian pop.
Thursday, September 3 2009
The Clean: Mister Pop
Kiwi punk legends return with a laid-back pop record that isn't afraid to experiment.
