Tag: herbert
Matthew Herbert Big Band
After an awkward warm-up from studenty noodlers Wixel, who might be the Flemish answer to Sigur Rós, the stage of Brussels’ Ancienne Belgique was quickly cleared and rearranged for the main event of the evening. Matthew Herbert, renowned for the idiosyncratic music he records under a schizophrenic array of monikers, led on his jazz band …
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Three cheers for Dads’ music tastes
I was having a conversation with a colleague recently about musical interests and it turns out a lot of people are into the music they first heard their parents playing at home …
- Originally published: 25 Jan 2006 in Editorial
Leaving the UK
The things you own end up owning you – Tyler Durden, Fight Club Competition: where did we relocate to? Win a box of chocs When you’re upping sticks, there’s something unsettling about selling off …
- Originally published: 4 Jun 2008 in Relocation
Life’s a Quiche
For the benefit of the folks at home, our parents in the United Kingdom, we drew a slice of quiche on the back of the postcard. This was our way of making …
- Originally published: 8 Sep 2008 in Europe
With these Rocher, you’re really spoiling us
Smooth and sophisticated, Belgian chocolate is among the finest in the world. But is it a bit much with a cup of tea? …
- Originally published: 29 Nov 2009 in Humour
Crash
Director: Paul Haggis United States, 2004 Paul Haggis is one of those people who was obviously born to make movies. Already a decorated screenwriter of note, his mainstream directorial debut landed Best Picture, Best …
- Originally published: 27 Feb 2007 in Film
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Hello you. I'm Mike Padgett and I work in the technology sector as an Information Designer.
I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.
I'm based in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is St Feuillien Brune.