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This time last week I was off to see Pretenders’ terrific gig at Electric Ballroom. ICYMI here’s my short review for arcana.fm of a night of “sharp, powerful rock and roll with a nod to a punk sensibility”. The Pretenders Chrissie Hynde arcana.fm/2023/10/21/pre…

Here’s a piece I wrote for arcana.fm on LANKUM’s captivating concert at London’s Roundhouse. arcana.fm/2023/12/15/lan…

Happy New Year! Here's a flavour of the year ahead on Arcana: arcana.fm/2024/01/03/hap…

A playlist in honour of Czech composer Josef Suk, born on this day in 1874: arcana.fm/2024/01/04/jos…

My short review for arcana.fm of @sebrochford and Kit Downes at Kings Place. A most personal of musical evenings. arcana.fm/2024/01/13/roc…

Llŷr Williams plays Schumann Wigmore Hall - opening new doors to the composer’s piano music arcana.fm/2024/01/14/lly…

The second instalment of a fascinating series, reviewed by Richard Whitehouse: arcana.fm/2024/01/15/qua…

A series revived...no.222 in the roughly chronological list!

Delighted to have Jon writing for Arcana too. Come back shortly for the next Carnegie Hall instalment!

A review of Guy Johnston & Britten Sinfonia at Barbican Centre - a special shared moment of contemplation: arcana.fm/2024/02/17/guy…

Some thoughts on a memorable month in the Piano Room: arcana.fm/2024/02/23/bbc…

Here’s a brief review I’ve done for arcana.fm of Binker Golding and band’s fabulous gig at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club last Friday. arcana.fm/2024/04/21/bin…

Some review posts for you, starting with Thomas Adès, Anne-Sophie Mutter & London Symphony Orchestra last Thursday: arcana.fm/2024/05/31/lso…

By contrast, a blissful session of eavesdropping on Howe Gelb's 'Weathered Piano' on AKP Recordings arcana.fm/2024/06/02/how…

Also, just posted - some thoughts on the unexpected new album from BEAK>> on Invada Records UK: arcana.fm/2024/06/03/on-…

A review of Lost and Found from London Symphony Orchestra - including a Sally Beamish premiere and Prokofiev's 7th symphony: arcana.fm/2024/06/21/fro…

Here’s my review for arcana.fm of last night’s terrific BBC Proms orchestral celebration of Nick Drake’s music with BBC Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, Jules Buckley and some wonderful guests. Olivia Chaney @BCCamplight Scott Matthews Marika Hackman The Unthanks. John Wilson. arcana.fm/2024/07/25/pro…

I’ve written a piece for arcana.fm on James Nice’s biography of The Durutti Column and Vini Reilly, a “compelling account of the band and one of the most unique guitarists ever”. Burning Shed PunkAndNewWave arcana.fm/2024/10/17/lif…

From @benjammin22 - I'm expecting to delete this account in the next month. If you'd like to follow Arcana on the blue side, you can do so here: bsky.app/profile/arcana… See you there, hopefully!

Arcana will deactivate on this site by the end of February...so if you want to join us on the blue side, please do! bsky.app/profile/arcana…