PinnedTom BishopCharity shops are a goldmine for singlesI hunt for pre-loved 7", 12", CD and cassette singles in charity shops, then I discover much more about them.Nov 2Nov 2
Tom BishopinCounter ArtsLove Was Nothing Like a Song By Heart. Until It Was.Passion can ignite when you least expect itMay 23May 23
Tom BishopinThe Riff‘Freeek!’ — George Michael’s huge 2002 comeback gambleA bold single backed by a £1m music video. What could go wrong?May 103May 103
Tom BishopinCounter Arts‘Femme’ (2023) — Thriller Dares Us To Resist Masc Gay PowerA dark reflection on masculinity in gay cultureApr 241Apr 241
Tom BishopinCounter ArtsPatrick Stewart is Phenomenal in Queer Romcom ‘Jeffrey’Groundbreaking 90s movie is a masterclass in playing gayApr 14Apr 14
Tom BishopinThe RiffYou Had a Surprise Smash Hit Single. How Do You Follow It Up?Second impressions last for new chart starsApr 3Apr 3
Tom BishopTired of London? Let’s go Zone 9I love London — but it’s full-on, it can be crazy expensive, and sometimes you just want to get away. Welcome to Zone 9.Mar 91Mar 91
Tom BishopYoof TV: How Max Headroom inspired Network 7 and The WordIconic 80s video host Max Headroom came from a TV movie that became a cult cyberpunk classicFeb 3Feb 3
Tom BishopHighly rated: XXX chat with adult film director Amory PeartWhen does an X-rated movie become XXX? Award-winning adult film director Amory Peart explains.Dec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023
Tom BishopDancing through the Winter of Discontent (1978–79)A wave of strikes hit the UK in 1978–79 — but we were also hit by new wave and discoNov 26, 20231Nov 26, 20231