The Von Pip Musical Express
The Best Songs Released in January 2026
The Best Songs Released in January 2026 – A Playlist
Ones To Watch 2026
A few artists who should, if there’s justice, reach more ears in 2026
The VPME Christmas Podcast 2025
my annual festive show that was once a digital radio programme is now a podcast, and is also a refuge from Mariah, Wham, and Sir Clifford of Richard.
Florence Road Live -Andy Von Pip
Tracks of The Week – Y, Howling Bells and Florence Road
Y have tracks of the week? Well, Y not. This week, three songs really stood out. In no particular order, we have Y (try to Google that) with the pulsating ‘Skipper’ — more info [here]. The magnificent Howling Bells return with ‘Heavy Lifting’ — news of a new album [here]. And rounding things off, the fast-ascending Irish quartet Florence Road
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“Hanging With The Unloved Kids” – Marina And The Diamonds-Live, Liverpool Masque-25/05/2010
“A bit different from the last show here?” beams Marina outside her tour bus, basking in the afterglow of a triumphant gig at Liverpool’s Masque Theatre. Marina and I had previously agreed that her visit to the ‘Pool in December 2009 definitely had something of a weird vibe, the venue seemingly full of industry types as opposed to genuine fans
