Kate Puttick

Senior Managing Editor, Future Music and Computer Music magazines / Freelance editing and writing

United Kingdom

Portfolio

Travel

United States National Parks (bookazine)
05/18/2023
Various sections

Available to purchase at: https://www.magazinesdirect.com/search/?q=united+states

The Traveller's Guide to Cursed and Creepy Destinations
03/01/2023
Various sections

Available to purchase at: https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-magazines/57636875/BKZ-B6414.thtml

Music + Entertainment

MusicRadar
05/15/2023
Nyokabi Kariũki on how she used field recordings, text-to-speech AI and experimental plugins to...

Nyokabi Kariũki is a master of understated atmosphere and expression, transposing seemingly intellect-led concepts into the reaches of heart and soul. The classically-trained, globe-trotting experimental artist and composer attended prestigious courses at NYU and IRCAM in Paris but only entered the electronic music world in earnest after finding the joy of sound journaling and field recordings during lockdown.

The Story of Elton John (bookazine)
07/01/2022
Various sections

Available for purchase at: https://www.magazinesdirect.com/az-magazines/52398520/the-story-of-elton-john.thtml?j=BKZ

MusicRadar
07/02/2021
Erika de Casier: "Sometimes when I open Ableton Live I'm blank - what the hell am I going to...

(Image credit: Dennis Morton) It's probably a sign of the uncertainty of the times that nostalgia for '90s and '00s sounds is rife in recent pop. Erika de Casier's 2019 album Essentials struck a chord with listeners on a similar basis, the unapologetically wistful R&B-inspired vocals framed by a palette drawn from garage, G-Funk, house and other just-about-vintage styles.

Computer Music
11/01/2020
15 Questions With Kelly Lee Owens

The producer behind acclaimed album Inner Song talks sonic warmth, love/hate MIDI relationships and calming the heck down with our gear obsessions

MusicRadar
12/07/2020
Holly Herndon: "Computers surprise you in a way that an acoustic instrument doesn't"

It's not really doing down other computer-based musicians to suggest that Berlin-based, Tennessee-born Holly Herndon is a computer musician par excellence. With a CV to make you weep, this respected Stanford academic of all things musical probably didn't need to bother topping it off by making one of the most critically lauded, technically complex - and somehow deeply human - albums of the past few years.

Acoustic
Interview: Offa Rex

The latest album from US band The Decemberists, under project name 'Offa Rex', may well pique British musicologists' interest. Kate Puttick spoke to frontman Colin Meloy and collaborator Olivia Chaney to find out more…

Acoustic
01/10/17
WOMAD Festival Review

Bored with the usual acoustic sounds? Then WOMAD is the festival for you! Acoustic went along to this year’s shindig – its 35th annual event, no less – and found a rich seam of inspiration for all

Acoustic
01/11/17
Interview: Afro Celt Sound System

They may be as experimental as they get, but Afro Celt Sound System are ready to go back to their acoustic roots, says founder Simon Emmerson

Acoustic Guitar Magazine
01/01/2017
Interview: David Gray

With a new best of album out now, David Gray is about to set off on tour – but, as he explains to Acoustic, attendees shouldn’t expect to just hear a rundown of hits

Acoustic
01/06/17
Interview: Morrissey & Marshall

Irish duo Morrissey & Marshall, purveyors of acoustic-driven pop folk, are releasing a new album this month. Here Darren Morrissey talks guitars and writing, and tells us how busking helped the duo find critical acclaim

MusicRadar
02/21/2017
Andy Rourke on D.A.R.K, pre-show nerves, the bass he can't live without and more

As firm Smiths fans, it's fair to say the Bass Guitar Magazine team collectively came across a bit faint when hearing that former Smiths bassist Andy Rourke would be gracing their pages last year - so you can imagine their squeals of joy when he was confirmed as one of the headliners at the 2017 London Bass Guitar Show .

Acoustic
01/12/17
Interview: Ferris & Sylvester

Ferris & Sylvester – AKA harmony-loving, acoustic duo Issie Ferris and Archie Sylvester – may be on the brink of striking gold with new release The Yellow Line. Acoustic found out more

MusicRadar
01/04/2018
Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood: "I live and die by making sure those guitar parts are right"

Giants of modern country, Lady Antebellum return to these shores this autumn on the heels of yet another Billboard-smashing album. We checked in with their resident guitar whizz, Dave Haywood... Before discussing recording, gear choices and his formidable acoustic collection, when chatting about his part in the already best-selling Heart Break, Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood is eager to reassure those grammatically-minded readers perplexed by the wording of the title.

Western Gazette
06/27/2015
Glastonbury 2015: King Creosote, Friday, Avalon Stage - REVIEW

King Creosote wants the audience to know that he knows you are probably waiting for him to play a big hit. "The thing is, though we only really have one." At which point the audience-members look like they wish to climb over the barrier to the Avalon stage and give Kenny Anderson, aka the king in question, a big, reassuring hug.

Mancunianmatters
Gig review: The Wave Pictures @ First Chop Brewing Arm, Salford

For anyone nervous that the Wave Pictures' 2014 UK tour would consist of Daniel Johnston covers, such feelings would have been natural. But in their Salford set on Saturday night, the band put any such snivelling naysayers in their places from the get-go.

Western Gazette
08/14/2015
Your Weekend: The Bluetones' Mark Morriss discusses solo and band life

MARK Morriss, of the newly reformed Bluetones, is a funny man. A lot of his decisions are informed by passing ideas that tickle him. Hence, during our conversation, when I unthinkingly laugh at what he has called his latest album - A Taste of Mark Morriss - I do not get the telling off I thought I might get.

Messenger Newspapers
VIDEO: Altrincham musician stops city centre with MTV promo

ALTRINCHAM musician Liquithority caused a stir in Manchester City Centre while filming for his new music video. The police showed up on Market Street, where the former Altrincham Boys student, also known as Jack Richardson, was creating a promo for MTV Artists.

Western Gazette
06/26/2015
Glastonbury 2015: Florence and the Machine, Pyramid Stage, Friday - Review

Yui Mok/PA Wire It's Friday night's headline spot on the Pyramid stage and Florence Welch wants the audience to turn to each other and embrace. Not sure, Florence... Now she wants everyone to take off the clothes they don't need. This is getting a bit weird. But peace and love!

Consumer

Radio Shows

Mixcloud
05/04/2021
Genrely Speaking - The Business Of Show

Following on from December's show looking at musicians' hardship in the pandemic, we look again at some of the behind-the-scenes issues that may not have made the news.

Mixcloud
02/23/2021
Genre-Ly Speaking - Wordly Ways

Kate strings together one or two sentences' worth of thoughts on the subject of words, with a little help from special guest and fellow pro word-warden Beckie Poole. Plus music from The Tom-Tom Club, Laurie Anderson, Prince and more...

Mixcloud
10th February 2021
Genrely Speaking - Sophie's Futurism -

Kate pays tribute to the much missed pop/electronic icon SOPHIE and explores their contribution to the burgeoning pop category of Futurism

Mixcloud
01/13/2021
Genrely Speaking - Exstreamly Unseamly

We ask some tough questions about streaming culture and its part in the current dismal financial situation for many freelance professionals. Washed down with a palate-cleansingly optimistic, youthful playlist from artists like TSHA (@tshamusic), Creams (https://creams.bandcamp.com/) and more

News

Mancunianmatters
Oldham council could close ALL BUT ONE youth centre in bid to cut £60million

Oldham Council have admitted that it may be forced to close all but one of their youth centres if plans to make handover services to charity provision go ahead. On September 29, the council agreed to consult on proposals to 'develop the contracts of key third sector partners Mahdlo and Oldham Community Leisure'.

Western Daily Press
06/18/2015
Bullies and Picasso give Yeovil model Tanya Cooney, 18, her drive

A young model and actress who has just landed her first starring film role says hateful comments from online bullies spurred her on to achieve her dream. Tanya Cooney, 18, has been modelling since the age of 15 and in recent years has taken offers of "implied nude" photo shoots - which she says she was inspired to do by the work of the Spanish master Pablo Picasso.

Western Gazette
06/23/2015
Huish Episcopi Academy apologise after pupil data leak

A HORRIFIED mother is demanding answers from Huish Episcopi Academy after it emerged that confidential details related to pupils had been accidentally sent out to a mailing list. The parent, who has a 13 year old at the school, has claimed that details of names and addresses of pupils have been released to other parents without their permission and fears that they may have fallen into the hands of people further afield.

macclesfield
02/12/2015
Dream trip after 5km charity walk

A mum with terminal cancer has thanked 'amazing' fundraisers who helped send her family on a dream holiday. Last year doctors told Jane Dale, of Newhall Street, Macclesfield, that the oesophageal cancer she was fighting had spread to her lungs and become inoperable.

macclesfield
02/16/2015
Thieves steal medical equipment and personal belongings from hospital

Thieves swiped wallets, mobiles, a wheelchair and even a hearing aid from Macclesfield Hospital. Figures from 2014 revealed nine reports of theft from East Cheshire Hospital Trust. The catalogue of items pilfered from staff, patients or visitors included a picture frame, a handbag, six mobile phones, a wallet containing £50, coats, a purse and £746 in cash.

Messengernewspapers
Meet Charlie Ted, Timperley's cub reporter

A TIMPERLEY children's entertainer and writer is hoping to make the world smile with the help of a fluffy 'cub reporter' called Charlie Ted. Dave Thompson, 53, has gathered increasing numbers of followers on Twitter with the launch of a blog following the exploits of his creation, a fluffy teddy bear who travels around the world.

macclesfield
02/03/2015
Silkmen send out SOS after snowfall - can you help?

Macclesfield Town Football club has put out an SOS for volunteers help to clear the pitch of snow ahead of Saturday's match. While last week's snow has largely melted elsewhere, the pitch at Moss Rose was still covered in a thick blanket of snow yesterday (Tuesday, February 3).

Western Gazette
06/25/2015
A Muchelney mum gives thanks to neonatal unit

A GRATEFUL mum from Muchelney whose daughter was saved by the Somerset Neonatal Intensive Care Unit has raised £1000 for them by way of thanks. Jenny Curtis's daughter Rebecca was born 11 weeks early in 2010, weighing 2lb 9oz, and was cared for in Musgrove Park Hospital.