Tom Robinson
Main Index
Comment Is free: Tom's blog for The Guardian
Homepage of UK broadcaster and songwriter Tom Robinson with lyrics, links, pix, interviews, articles, downloads, jokes, & reviews collected over 34 years in what we laughingly call the Music Industry.
Radio Recordings Resources

BBC Introducing
2 hours of new online music recommended by listeners & musicians on BBC 6 Music every Saturday night. New! Weekly podcast - click to subscribe:
Subscribe to Tom's Introducing podcast
6 Music Weekday Shows
new releases, vintage album tracks, exclusive sessions and thoughtful interviews every Monday & Tuesday night on BBC 6 Music.
Other Programmes
for BBC Radios One, Two Three, Four, Five Live, 6 Music, BBC 7, World Service and BBC London.
Blogs from SxSW 2008

Blogs & vids for BBC Introducing coverage of South By Southwest festival in Austin.
Sony Radio Award
for gay music documentary "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" with Matthew Linfoot.
John Peel Remembered
New BBC CD: Margrave Of The Marshes + Home Truths tribute from Peel Acres with TR.

Downloads
Complete albums: Hope & Glory, Still Loving You, Boom Time, Love Over Rage, Having It Both Ways, and Home From Home + bonus tracks.
Tom Robinson Albums
All studio, live and compilation releases since 1975. For singles, see complete discography.
MySpace
MySpace musician profile - friend requests welcome. Also see 6 Music Introducing on MySpace
Tom Robinson Band
Mini-site for original TRB 1977-79. (Opens in new window)
Collaborators
include Peter Gabriel, Elton John, Steve Lillywhite, Todd Rundgren, Dan Hartman & Ray Davies.
Songs
Lyrics by title A-Z
Live Shows
Annual parties for friends and fans in UK and Belgium, Jan 2009. Join mailing list to receive free tickets.
Tips+Suggestions
Advice & encouragement for aspiring musicians.
Useful Stuff
How to send CDs to radio, apps for Mac OS, Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies, CD pressing etc.
The Manual
The KLF's definitive 1988 guide to making a Number One record.
David Byrne
Survival strategies for emerging artists. Wired (External link)
Peter Gabriel
First-hand advice & suggestions for aspiring musicians.
Dick Dale
Advice for young musicians.
Steve Knightley
How Show Of Hands have enjoyed a successful career outside the Music Industry
Creative Weekend
April 2009: a two-day creative course for songwriters & performers.