The veteran punk/rock ‘n’ roll bassist lays out his life and times, beginning with a military childhood that leads him to The Damned!

The media landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace. Traditional national institutions that once shaped public debate are losing themselves, struggling to define their role in a world dominated by digital platforms and shrinking trust. Meanwhile, global media networks are consolidating their power, driven by algorithms and ad revenue, focused more on maximising engagement for profit than fostering meaningful conversation. As a result, individuals are increasingly left to fend for themselves, navigating a fragmented media environment where misinformation, polarisation, and corporate control dictate much of what we see and hear.

We’re now well used to on-demand content that we can access at the push of a button or a tap on a screen. Netflix, Spotify, and all the other services have vast catalogs of content stretching back decades,...

In this blog, I want to focus on the concept and implications of DIY (Do-It-Yourself) media. I will explore the creative practices of individuals producing [...]