May I have this dance...?

Well,

I doubt I can do any better than introducing this blog to than what Jimi has, and I won't even attempt to. I'm here to just introduce myself to you. Obviously you can look at my profile, and see what I have said about my ego, but it was all very brief.

Hello, my name is Michael/Mike/Mikey. I live in Lowestoft - the hub for all new things in technology and music....(why does sarcasm never come across in text???) I am a Year 7 instructor at a local Middle School where I teach Music and Art.

I live with my girlfriend, who puts up with me and my hobbies (obsessions) rather well! Lets list these obsessions shall we?

First and foremost - Music. I love music. I write, play, record and to a certain extent produce a lot of my own music. I play guitar, bass, piano/keyboards, drums, and give a fair go at singing. But I would never have gotten to this stage without my inspirations (also an obsession)...RADIOHEAD! What can I say? I love them, I love how they are consistently different, and yet they constantly deliver! I have a collection at home with all but 1 of their UK releases, CD's, Vinyls, books, DVD's...the list is endless!!

But of course other acts make me raise any eyebrow (or two) are The Prodigy, Muse, Aphex Twin, Coldplay, Scott Matthews, Ash, The Beastie Boys. But to be honest I'm pretty much game for anything!

I am a huge Apple fan. I started off with a 2002 eMac and an iPod Video. Obviouslt this has changed. I am sitting in front of my MacBook, after having recently given up my iPod Nano, making way for my 16GB iPhone 3GS! Its programs like Cubase, Sound Studio, and Final Vinyl that help me with all my Music editing.

And last but not least, you will almost definitely catch playing on XBOX Live (Noel Tidybeard add me!) Batman was awsome, Mass Effect is awsome, Modern Warfare is crowded...but awsome, but what has me addicted at the moment is Assassains Creed 2. Its soooo much better than the first. Although the missions are basically hurdling over rooftops and lunging your blades into unsuspecting victims, AC2 has much more depth to it.

But more about that and things alike soon...

So, thats me in a relatively large nutshell. What I write is not gospel. Debate and disagree if you like. This is about personal opinions and freedom of speech.

I look forward to rambling on some more in the very near future!

--Mike--

Welcome...

Technology is a funny beast, although sadly not in the way a cat doing stand up would hold that title. Trends move and flux and such a paste it can be hard to keep up with the latest thing, for every 'The Hub' there is a 'Google Wave'. Twitter is already showing the signs of possibly having hit its peak, and Facebook can't be far behind in moving into peoples 'tired' categories as the novelty wears off.

Blogs however seem to have managed to hold a pretty constant following, some how far outlasting any other kind of popular technological trend. It is with this in mind that we bring you this very blog, as we stand on a platform of the past to look out to the future.

You must be wondering by now what the point of this blog is, why should you bookmark this page and who are we? I'm really pleased to say we've got some exceptional talent on board, hand picked to include a wide variety of interests and talents, all bought together by the common love of all things creative. It is our hope. That by sharing our experiences and our passions with you that we may bring some inspiration and entertainment to you, especially if you are currently looking to pursue a creative career in any of the arts. Our staff consists of artists, writers and musicians and we're always on the look for fresh talent and contributions, so don't be afraid to get in contact.
You can expect to find reviews, news and opinion pieces on a wide variety of creative media, as well as life trying to chase 'the dream', so no matter what your taste you'll find something that appeals. And of course as people who love all things creative we'll also be bringing you some of our own work, and we welcome the submission of yours so we can help you advertise it and bring you the attention you deserve.

We hope you enjoy what you see.