Overlooked Classic: Pale Saints- In Ribbons

Pale Saints’ second album, In Ribbons, reached number 10 in the independent album charts and number 61 in the UK albums charts in 1992, but many people have forgotten about the band, as well as this album. Perhaps it’s because they didn’t play the promotional game and didn’t like to tour. Or maybe it just wasn’tContinue reading “Overlooked Classic: Pale Saints- In Ribbons”

Has Sally Wainwright Lost The Plot?

Ay up, our kid. Sally Wainwright is back on t’ BBC with her latest issues-based drama, Riot Women. On paper, it couldn’t be more appropriate for me- it’s about a group of menopausal women (tick) struggling with being largely ignored by society (tick) who decide to form a punk band (yup). But, oh boy, didContinue reading “Has Sally Wainwright Lost The Plot?”