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About discomatt

The History........................................................Created in 2008 after a short period of blogging under his real name, the pseudonym, “Disco Matt”, was born on the back of a reputation for being London’s original party boy having partied and clubbed across the London gay scene since in mid 1990’s.........................................................Through his series of blogs via individual blogging pages which soon morphed into a full blown website (http://discomatt.com), Disco Matt established himself as an independent journalist come columnist who quickly gained a reputation for supporting & promoting one of the world’s most prolific clubbing scenes. He previewed, reviewed & recommended London gay clubs, as well as the diverse gay/metrosexual London club/bar culture, linking to & reviewing the scene top D.J.’s and generally covering the gay scene including international gay events....................................................Regularly reporting on the top events across the scene, Disco Matt’s reviews, over the years, developed a strong following, not just by clubbers, D.J’s, promoters, music producers & scene faces, but people far and wide that were looking for an insight to the incredible scene that was London. He also previewed upcoming events that signalled, either a major change or update of existing clubs, new ventures on the gAylist/metrosexual scene, or where he considered events that deserved more comprehensive coverage to that provided in other posts.............................................However, having pretty much reached the top of his game in his chosen specific field, due to a number of personal predicaments, challenges & changes in his life priorities, Disco Matt parked his writing and operation in February 2014. While the burning desire to continue remained, what this much needed period of inactivity did provide was the time & space to re-think & re-focus his activities on a broader spectrum of media and entertainment............................................................So, following this long two year lay-off, he built up the foundations for this diversification into the areas of film, theatre, radio & television where his reviewing, recommending & reporting was to be replicated & resurrected, also pointing his promotions through more visuals & video's linked to all these areas along with his core activities and passions ................................................................................The Present....................................After another (shorter) period of lay-off from mid 2016, a life changing event reignited his passion and early into 2017, Disco Matt has delivered on his promise for a new, more modern look to his website, shedding the old & tired skin in favour of something far more in keeping with the times and with his blogging roots. And he has waived a fond farewell to his clubbing days, this having also been ditched from his site & activity, rather now just focussing on the genres of film, theatre, radio, television, video and of course, music, in so doing, aiming to broaden his appeal to a much wider audience interested in the latest most cutting edge areas of media & entertainment.............................................................................His aim is to be highly regarded across the industry for his writing in these fields and ultimately become a full time critic in film &/or theatre.

Reviews/Films – “Journalistic Joyride” – Truth – Saturday 12th March

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With inevitable comparisons with fellow journalistic film “Spotlight”, this latest screenplay based on a true storyline from the American noughties decade had much to live up to, but did “Truth” stand on its own two fabulous film feet or did it fall short of is motion picture nemesis?        This year has already seen a hefty handful of… Read more »

Music & Video – “Vivacious Vocalist & Impressive Instrumentalist” – Mark Kozalek & Jimmy Lavalle – Wednesday 9th March – Feature Focus

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Inspired and introduced by magnificent movie “Youth”, the music of vivacious vocalist Mark Kozalek along with impressive instrumentalist Jimmy Lavalle came rushing to our attention, their collaborative “Ceiling Gazing” track opening the fabulous floodgate to a string of superb sounds, prompting this special music focus on the men & their music.        In times gone by we used… Read more »

Reviews/Films – “Fatally Flawed Farfetched Fable” – London Has Fallen – Sunday 6th March

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With blockbuster billing and a cast to match, the prospects for “London Has Fallen” looked promising, but why was the result a fatally flawed farfetched fable and where did both the cinematography & continuing crash & burn condemning this supposedly superb screenplay to the scrapheap     We cannot deny being drawn in by disaster movies from time to time,… Read more »

Reviews/Films – “Captivating Cinematography Celebration” – Movie Review of 2015 – Saturday 5th March

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As the best BAFTA’s & outstanding OSCAR’s in awards season in motion picture making begin to fade, the time is nigh that we look back on a 2015 yearbook yield of stunning screenplays, we flaunting five favourite films while also sharing our best of the rest in this captivating cinematography celebration     The awards season is, while a colossal… Read more »

Recommends – “Presidential Picks” – Weekend Newsletter – Friday 4th to Sunday 6th March

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While it may not feel like spring has sprung, London has certainly come to life for this weekend, a feast of films, clubbing cavorts, thespian frolics & musical masterpieces, we plumping for our presidential picks or what to do, what to watch & listen to, where to go and where to be & be seen across the capital.    … Read more »

Reviews – “Madcap Ministry Meet” – Beyond “Desire” – Sunday 14th February – Bite Size Review

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With a genuine desire to go dancing on a day when love would be in the air for most but furthermost from our mind, a morning madcap meet at Ministry of Sound braced in the brilliance of Beyond was the perfect Valentine’s day antidote but what made it so marvellous?     Since side-lining our regular weekly clubbing cavorting right… Read more »

Reports – “Trading Trending Trailers” – The BBC vs Channel 4 – Friday 12th February – Special Video & Television Feature

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In the battle of the broadcasters, its seems trailers are the tools of their trade, the BBC & Channel 4 the best of the terrestrial bunch, we taking look at the succession of sword crosses between these two corporations trailers and the music they mustered to win & woo watchers.     We have to confess that when it comes… Read more »