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A funny, bittersweet work about ambition, identity, and learning when to change the record.
Andy is 27 years old and stuck in a dead-end admin job in Soho, London. His rockstar dreams are over, but luckily, he’s discovered the next big thing: a Norwegian three-piece who sound like ABBA meets-Nirvana. Plan B is simple: live the dream vicariously by managing them. The only things standing in his way are a total lack of music-industry know-how, and a boss who disapproves of his extracurricular activities. Easy right?
Soho Days, Camden Nights is a coming-to-your-senses story set in the heyday of the late-nineties London music scene that also charts the rise of one of the biggest bands and comedians of the modern era. Along the way, it asks an eternal question: does success come from talent and hard work—or is it mostly down to timing and luck? And more importantly—is it ever too late to pick up the plectrum and try again?
"If This Is Spinal Tap is the quintessential rock mockumentary, Anoint My Head is the closest you'll get to that in book form."
Loz Etheridge, God is in the TV
"Anoint My Head is a great read which rips along at pace and would make an excellent dramatisation or comedy series."
Iain Key, Louder Than War
"Hilarious warts-and-all story of a Britpop band whose big ambitions did not meet their talents."
Dan Carrier, Camden New Journal
"Very good read. I read the book over the weekend. Some really good memories I had forgotten about. Great days. I hope it goes on to sell millions!"
Saul Galpen, Nude Records
"Super-evocative, proustian and a wonderful walk down memory lane".
Mark Bowen, Wichita Recordings
"This heartwarmingly tatty 'Withnail & I'-tinged must read for every lock-downed soul pining for just one more chance to see another bunch of over-ambitious sonic terrorists preening themselves in an under-ventilated gigging sweatpit". Simon Williams, Fierce Panda Records
"A healthy measure of Nick Hornby with a dash of Adrian Mole had he joined an indie band. Just the tonic for these serious and uncertain days. Bottoms up!'
Josh Levay, Pointy Birds