Monthly Archives: May 2013

“Powerpoints for the People!” Quiet Loner and Tony Walsh at the People’s History Museum, Manchester, 18/05/2013

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Ian O'Brien

What passed in the few hours on Saturday afternoon may have been the politest revolution in musical history. Matt Hill (Quiet Loner) launches his album ‘Greedy Musicians’, a biting political assault on the coalition government not with a rally or … Continue reading →

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Mirrors

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Ian O'Brien

Mirrors                                          I see you from my place in the traffic jam,                                        following your shadow, away from the sun,                            Your back to the city,                            In a heavy leather coat too long And a plastic bag Bottle shaped, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 12, 2013 by Ian O'Brien
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Wave 2

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Ian O'Brien

Sifting through old papers, found this experimental poem from 2004. Bit mad / fractured, as I must have been at the time! Quite like the imagery and fragmented style. Think it was knocked back from a few magazines. Can’t think … Continue reading →

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