Clara Cullen
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Clara Cullen is a political hack fluent in P. J O’Rourke and West Wing reruns. A huge fan of political hypocrisy she blogs about the many failings of that revolving circus. She also has a blog for The Independent and you can visit her website here.

When politics drives her to despair, as Reviews Assistant at Punktastic.com she has her not so secret love affair with hardcore, punk and alt-country to console her. Skilled in the art of blagging and with her tape recorder in hand, she has interviewed everyone from Ed Sheeran to Henry Rollins.

Blog Entries by Clara Cullen

Review: Glen Hansard/The Lost Brothers at the Barbican

(0) Comments | Posted February 12, 2013 | 1:04 PM

The Lost Brothers
Irish duo The Lost Brothers seem like the natural opening act for Glen Hansard's emotionally wrenching and confessional songwriting. The pair which consists of Oisin Leech and Mark McCausland are on fine form tonight. Their latest album 'The Passing of The Night' was produced by songwriter...

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Interview: George Frakes - London's Own Curbside Prophet

(0) Comments | Posted February 2, 2013 | 11:12 AM

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Credit: Victor Duchene

It's a Wednesday night in early January and as George Frakes takes to the stage of this cosy north London boozer, clad in a mishmash of tweed and velvet, there's an air of the English Gent...

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Interview: A Conversation With Ed Jones

(0) Comments | Posted January 7, 2013 | 8:39 AM

Sounding like a young John Mayer with hints of Adam Levine, Ed Jones' debut album Going Places is a confident and brash affair. Effortlessly blending soul, funk, pop and indie this record is sure to excite the ears of many.

The opening track 'Rose Tinted Glasses' sets the tone...

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Superwise - Danzig in The Moonlight

(0) Comments | Posted September 28, 2012 | 8:58 AM

'Superwise' is the first single off Ken Stringfellow's new album 'Danzig in The Moonlight' released on the 1st of October through Lojinx.

Many music fans will know Stringfellow from his days in The Posies, one of power pop's most successful bands. However he has...

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Interview: A Conversation with Ken Stringfellow

(0) Comments | Posted September 21, 2012 | 6:56 AM

Ken Stringfellow's musical career, which spans three decades, is one that many would kill for. His work with power-pop legends The Posies, rock giants REM and Big Star have confirmed his place as a indie rock trailblazer. Not one to rest on his laurels he returns to the UK with...

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Interview: A Conversation with Beans on Toast

(0) Comments | Posted September 15, 2012 | 7:56 AM

Jay McAllister is more commonly known by his stage name 'Beans on Toast'. His unpretentious nature and communal folk sing-alongs have assured his place as a north London legend. Playing countless gigs in bedrooms and bars across the UK has seen him build a dedicated following. His gigs - always...

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Hey Ho Let's Go: Why Punk's Rally Cry Is Louder Than Ever

(1) Comments | Posted July 31, 2012 | 7:00 PM

The recent arrests and the on going trial of the feminist punk group Pussy Riot confirms exactly why punk's rallying cry against authority remains as potent as ever.

Punk music has long been a haven for misfits and mavericks alike. A creative force to be reckoned with,...

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Miliband's Inconvenient Truth- Immigration Benefits the Economy More Than It Harms It

(0) Comments | Posted June 29, 2012 | 2:45 PM

The ideas proposed by Ed Miliband in his speech to the IPPR on immigration include forcing firms to disclose if over 1 in 4 of their employees are from overseas, tighter enforcement of wage controls and ultimately fine companies if they do not comply. While on the surface these measures...

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