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A fallen tree on scrubland

The Meanwhile Sites and the myth of permanance

My first full-length collection of poems is out now from Salt Publishing, so here are some reflections on how it came about, and why Continue reading The Meanwhile Sites and the myth of permanance

Pete Green15 October 202231 October 20221 Comment

The place where we belonged

Indietracks was more than just a music festival. So you can mourn it, but be sure to take inspiration from it too Continue reading The place where we belonged

Pete Green17 November 202115 October 20221 Comment
A view of the Flapper from across the canal with two tower blocks in the background

Finding my way to the Flapper & Firkin

Another important small venue is about to fall under the developer’s wrecking ball. The Flapper helped me find my way… in more ways than one Continue reading Finding my way to the Flapper & Firkin

Pete Green13 June 201817 October 20221 Comment

We don’t do encores

This weekend will be a bit special. After I’ve played at the Odd Box Weekender in London with The Sweet Nothings, I’m off to Bristol for the premiere of Between Hello and Goodbye: The Secret World of Sarah Records. Sarah was the label that hooked me on indiepop about 2,500 years ago. To mark the occasion I’m republishing, below, a short article about Sarah I … Continue reading We don’t do encores

Pete Green1 May 20146 June 20161 Comment

Singing in the wire

Today I’ve been listening to ‘Wichita Lineman’ by Glen Campbell. It’s a song I’ve been aware of in the background for years. I’ve always liked that sudden upward jump in the vocal at the end of the chorus, on the word ‘line’. But I’ve never sat down and listened to it properly before. I’ve never listened to the words before today and had idly assumed … Continue reading Singing in the wire

Pete Green7 January 20146 June 20163 Comments

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