Extra-curricula (1)
'Extra-curricula' is a new occasional column promoting the creative pursuits of our writers and musicians, beyond the borders of the very small but very rich world that is Stereo Stories.
HERE COMES THE NIGHT BY VAN MORRISON & THEM. Story by John McDonald.
References to places in Belfast also appear in the lyrics, Hyndford St, Cypress Avenue. Locations around Northern Ireland, Newtownards, Comber, Coney Island. Van was nailing it for me. I knew the places he was weaving into his lyrics. Belfast was becoming famous through his songs.
The 2021 gift guide
Looking for gifts for friends and family (or yourself!)? We have online merch, tickets for our Memo show on 9 January, and new books by several of our contributors.
Mug shots!
In the first of a very occasional series we trace the travels of the Stereo Stories coffee mug!
Stereo Stories’ theme tune
Melbourne musician Dan Oke (who performs under the name of Jarrow) is currently offering to write 30-second jingles/tunes for the princely sum of $5. He figured he can't play any gigs for a while, but could still maintain his creativity. Ever-versatile and open to a challenge, Dan has written, performed and recorded over 20 tunes [...]
STRAWBERRY BLONDE by RON SEXSMITH Story by Louise Maskell
The idea of traipsing across London at night on my own was frankly daunting.
Words on song: our inaugural writing workshop
Stereo Stories writer Lucia Nardo and founding editor Vin Maskell will be hosting a Stereo Stories writing workshop on Saturday morning 6 July at Williamstown Library.
The Stereo Stories photo albums
Take a peek inside the Stereo Stories photo albums, including our recent photo shoot.
WICKED GAME by CHRIS ISAAK Story by Asha Douglas
We’re on a bare mattress on the floor. The living room is strewn with sleeping bodies, toppled bottles, and sauce-smeared paper plates. I can’t look at him. I can hardly move or breathe. I’m still, concentrating on the TV.
The Stereo Stories Band
It's high time The Stereo Stories Band had its own permanent page on our website. After all, with no band, there would be no concerts.