Elaine Borthwick is a mother, blogger, poet, and tutor. Elaine likes music, art, films, reading and the Surreal. She is fond of sketchbooks and Dolly Mixtures. Image of Elaine by kind permission © Ben Wharton 2007.
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Real local music culture is alive and well in the UK despite the fame game.
Kathreya and Mohamed are evicted from the house on day 90 in a surprise double eviction. Who deserves to win?
My top-ten (ish) favourite childhood books. What did you read?
The Gossip have been touring Europe, and their live performances validate all the hype.
Devo have been touring in Europe this Summer - much to the delight of Spuds, old and new.
Three albums I'll be playing to death this Summer. Watch out for your sister if they get their hands on her...
Suzanne Vega's new album Beauty and Crime is a femme fatale who will seduce you, spit you out, and leave you asking for more.
Wax Poetic's vibrant global eclecticism on CD trilogy demonstrates why you should see them on tour this Summer.
Bassnectar's latest album is eclectic and intelligent - but is it more nectar than bass?
Fun with guns - or no gun, no fun?
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