Why subscribe? Like many people in the great Substack community, music is my biggest passion. I’m a musician and former journalist and every Friday I’ll share stories from music’s frontline - everything from legendary gigs to classic albums, killer riffs to thriller B-sides, festival highs to career lows. There’s a place for everyone at Musical Chairs - so, why not take a seat? You're very welcome.

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Ex-journalist. Current music fan. Proud Lancastrian with Irish tendencies. All-time favourite gig reviews available on Instagram @stuckon1102