DJ Readman History of Record Shop Series and More

Edited 19th October I moved for the first time in 40 years in April. I am moving the second time in a year, go figure. I found a place, through an estate agent. It seems Private Landlords do not advertise that much and no many around. It found it pretty hard to find a flat to rent that was not through an estate agent. An estate agent it was. The flat i am currently in has already been taken and i have just over a week before i move out. Why The are old fashioned sash windows and let every bit of sound in, The are nit average size, in fact there are 5 huge windows, that give no cusion at all. By the looks as of it, they have not been maintained, repaired or painted, which would have helped. Also the rent is more than i thought, so it was time to move Radio? addicted Due to moving, the net is being transfered. This means a break in radio broadcasting. I have used my phone in the past. The problem is there, my iphone 4s is rubbish at a balance and constant net connection. My Samsu...

I went on a walk from Banbury Lock ( By the Mill Theatre) to the King Sutton Bridge ( Next Village on the route) Saturday 13th September. I was not going to take loads of photos, then i thought, do it for a it of fun. Got quite a reaction on Facebook( You know how people love pictures ;) ) I was going to make an album, but that just copying the photos. Instead i put up this. All the pictures below were mainly taken with my Iphone 4s and a few with my Cannon sureshot. I did some some video as well More walks to come. I don't know when, but i love walking along the canal

I found this out last night (September 2nd), looking round the app store for new games, when i come across, Bioshock? Oh nice, looooovely....but, hold up, only works on tablet and phones no less that 6 months old??? Iphone 5 and Air etc? I don't mind the £10 price tag or the space it uses on your pad, 1.6gig or something? thats nothing I have never owned Bioshock, more for money reasons, as i like Tomb Raider and Resident Evil. Now, thing are different and i like tablet gaming and " High End" games, i call them. As far as i am aware, this is the first app that has been release this way. I hope its the last. I don;t mind upgrading my devices, but for one game, nope What i  find irritating, is the you can buy one for the ps3 of one of them or the most recent release and that is  the full game and the console is 6 years old. Further more,  E.A games released the Mass Effect app last year, works wonders, with sound and some of the best graphics i have seen on an app. ...

Like with any album, you do not know what to expect, I have seen Among the Echoes, live a few times, but obviously, that is different to a studio release. They have darkwave electro guitar sounds that are very rich, great beats and the charisma of Ian Wall on leads vocals. I know that,  Sam Wale. the main guitarist of the band is also the sound engineer and I couldn't wait for the results of this recording FRACTURE The one thing I have always liked is a strong opening that leads you into the songs.  The opening is very subtle that builds up and then explodes into the song, Fracture. The sound is a combination of two guitarists, Riddel and Sam, with Steve on keyboards and Ian Wall on main vocals. They have used this to great effect in new songs, Hate ( My current favourite and live) and the rerecordings of, Pure and Freak The opening of the album goes for the same with the songs. All the songs are pretty catchy as you remember them, especially with the first pr...

The Situation I love music, partly the reason i do radio shows. This, also takes finances to broadcasts on a weekly basis I work for a living. because radio and video recording, which is mainly gigging, does not pay the bills.  It is not a business, although i wish it was. I have recently moved to another flat and waiting for the broadband to kick in. This means, that there is a lot less cash floating round to attend gigs. The main problem with funding this, is most of the cash, goes towards hotel bill. the only reason i book a hotel is public transport stops too early to get back. I have no problem paying for trains and gig tickets, its getting back thats always the problem I have had donations in the past, although i am very greatful for anyone who does Radio Broadcasts This is my main promotion. I broadcast between 18- 22 songs by various artists each week. There are interviews by artists and performances when arranged. All are recorded and are here to stream The most r...

I saw is on BBC last night, great episode, well shot and great storyline.  With a change in actor, they either grab you or they don't. With Capaldi, i have seen him in a few Dr. Who related TV things, including Torchwood. Only one episode has been on TV so far, as see how things pan out over the next couple of episodes. To be honest, he has got to go a long way to beat David Tennant. Although from the first episode, i am assuming, they want to slow the pace to a little bit. Te opening is far better than Matt Smiths " Retro" one, which was rubbish and i liked the story line, which continues from the episode. "Girl in the Fireplace" Again, i find it funny, people leap on the social media saying, "oh hes great " When they probably have not seen anything else.  The other thing i find odd, is the chose an older actor to play the part. While, this is not a mistake as such, many have not been over 40, uptil now. I am not against it, i just found it odd. Even...

Although i have been updating a previous blog, i thought i would make another one for this Over the course of the past few months, as a spur of the moment idea, i put a call out to anyone who wanted to get rid of vinyl, for whatever reason. I have had a local people give vinyl to us and some nice pieces as well. Thursday evening,  (August 21st ),  i got a message from a local woman. I met her husband outside, he pulled up in a car not far from my flat. There were 5 bags of Vinyl albums and 7" singles Keep and donate When i get given  vinyl, i never resell. I do get duplicates, which i sort out. I then give to charity. Some good some not so good, but someone is going to like them This video, after i have sorted the vinyl out, shows you what i kept and the rest, will be going to charity Have any vinyl, you just do not want, don't play any more or taking up too much room?I will take them off your hands Paul Readman Vinyl Collector