Author: Will Howard Archives: 02/2026

Will of the People- the politician forced into an election he didn't want to stand in

LaRouche Movement: the politician forced into an election he didn’t want to stand in

Sometimes people really do force the issue.

Feb 15, 2026

The Ballad of Wesley Willis- what it means to love an outsider artist

The Ballad of Wesley Willis: what it means to love an outsider artist

A tricky subject.

Feb 15, 2026

Starman- The movie star persona so iconic it worked as his address -

Little Tramp: The curious case of Charlie Chaplin’s doodle address

“Smile, though your heart is aching…”

Feb 15, 2026

Nelson's Pillar- the monument to the British Empire in the middle of Dublin

Nelson’s Pillar: the monument to the British Empire in the middle of Dublin

Sic Semper Tyrannis

Feb 15, 2026

'Gremlins Have Pictures'- the demons of Rocky Erickson

‘Gremlins Have Pictures’: the demons of Roky Erickson

Dark times.

Feb 14, 2026

Making a killing- did Negativland inspire a killing spree?

Did the rock band Negativland really inspire a brutal killing spree?

You’re rather inspire a band, wouldn’t you?

Feb 14, 2026

Drugs, funk and hitmen- the story of Sly Stone's 'There's a Riot Goin' On'

Drugs, funk and hitmen: the story of Sly Stone’s ‘There’s a Riot Goin’ On’

Not just a state of the nation address.

Feb 14, 2026

'Possession'- how the world's most disturbing performance is perfect for Valentine's day

‘Possession’: how the world’s most disturbing performance is perfect for Valentine’s Day

An icon of horror.

Feb 14, 2026

Was Donald Trump continually funded as a celebrity asset repeated bankruptcies?

The definition of insanity: who keeps funding the Trump Organization?

Crooks, the lot of ’em.

Feb 13, 2026

Solar Plexus Clown Glider- The most dangerous four words in the 1990s

Solar Plexus Clown Glider: The four most dangerous words of the 1990s

Something altogether more sinister.

Feb 13, 2026