Chris Merriman

United Kingdom

Journalist at Freelance

INACTIVE. Find me on BlueSky, Instagram and Threads. Same handle. I will not tolerate hate criminals.

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'Iris Silver Mist' by Jenny Hval • WithGuitars

1 week ago | withguitars.com | Chris Merriman

‘Iris Silver Mist’ by Jenny Hval Out today on limited pearl Northern Light colour LP, black LP, CD, and digital services BUY HERE “Iris Silver Mist shows music to be as transient as smoke, and yet an enduringly personal portal to memory, selfhood, the present and the dead.” – The Guardian ***** “A strikingly substantive and rewardingly elusive art-pop album.” – MOJO **** “An essential listen… A delight for the ears and the nose.” – Far Out **** “An artist worthy of the utmost respect and...
Pet Shop Boys announce huge show at The Royal Sandringham Estate with Scissor Sisters as special guests

1 month ago | withguitars.com | Chris Merriman

PET SHOP BOYSDREAMWORLDTHE GREATEST HITS LIVEPLUS SPECIAL GUESTSSCISSOR SISTERSAT THE SANDRINGHAM ESTATE, NORFOLKTHURSDAY 14 AUGUST 2025Customers must pre-register via https://arep.co/p/petshopboys forPre-Sale accessPre-Sale (AXS with affiliates, pre-registered): Wednesday 26 March, 9amGeneral Sale: Friday 28 March, 9am via www.AXS.com/HeritageLivePet Shop Boys have been announced for a huge concert at The Royal Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, for summer 2025.
Dean Wareham shares Yesterday's Hero (new solo album out 28th March) • WithGuitars

2 months ago | withguitars.com | Chris Merriman

Wareham earlier released lead-single “You Were The Ones I Had To Betray” and the LP’s title track which have seen support from Pitchfork, Stereogum, Paste, and Brooklyn Vegan, among others. Dean will be heading out on the road in support of That’s The Price Of Loving Me with a UK and Europe tour that kicks off in Glasgow on 1st April. Full dates listed below and tickets are on-sale here.
Tori Amos' Debut Children’s Book 'Tori and the Muses' Out Today

2 months ago | withguitars.com | Chris Merriman

Tori and the Muses book coverA pioneer across multiple platforms, Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Tori Amos has released her critically acclaimed debut children’s book, Tori and the Muses today with Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. With otherworldly illustrations by Demelsa Haughton, it is a thoughtful and sprightly tale of young Tori navigating the magical world of inspiration in all its forms.
Tori Amos Announces 'Tori and the Muses' U.S. Book Tour • WithGuitars

Feb 10, 2025 | withguitars.com | Chris Merriman

Tori and the Muses book coverA pioneer across multiple platforms, Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Tori Amos is thrilled to announce a 2025 U.S. book tourin support of her debut children’s book, Tori and the Muses due out March 4 with Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers.
Franc Moody shares 'Space Between Us' & announces Night Tapes as support for O2 Academy Brixton show • WithGuitars

Jan 21, 2025 | withguitars.com | Chris Merriman

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Why your data center needs more fiber in its diet

Nov 20, 2024 | datacenterdynamics.com | Chris Merriman |Manja Thessin

When the data center industry talks about the pressures that it has come under in recent years, through the advent of mainstream artificial intelligence (AI), along with the increasing pressure on power networks to meet the demands of ever-higher power servers, we usually look to expand, retrofit and densify. We look to liquid cooling and alternative energy sources.
Technical debt: the hidden risk in your data center operations

Oct 27, 2024 | datacenterdynamics.com | Chris Merriman

The failure to maintain the code of critical software infrastructure, also known as ‘technical debt’ is an insidious problem across the industry. It can be caused by a number of factors, ranging from discontinued platforms and out-of-date code libraries to staff turnover and budget restrictions. Sometimes it is intentional because a company chooses not to prioritize resourcing software maintenance. Other times it can be unintentional and only discovered when the worst happens.
The Maccabees to reunite for All Points East headline show

Oct 27, 2024 | withguitars.com | Chris Merriman

THEIR FIRST SHOW IN EIGHT YEARSCOINCIDES WITH 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF LANDMARK #1 ALBUM ‘MARKS TO PROVE IT’TICKETS GO ON GENERAL SALE FROM10AM ON THURSDAY 31 OCTOBERVisit www.allpointseastfestival.comAll Points East returns to Victoria Park August 2025. Today, they announce their first headliner and it’s a big one. All Points East is delighted to welcome The Maccabees for their first show in eight years on Sunday 24 August 2025.
Addressing the data center power challenge

Oct 21, 2024 | datacenterdynamics.com | Chris Merriman

How will the data centers of the future be powered? It’s a hot topic for everyone in the industry right now, as for the first time, environmental sustainability targets in some regions are exceeding the self-regulation that has guided us for so long. As data center construction ramps up in scale, and power grids begin to buckle under the strain, future facilities will need a strong guiding hand to navigate a green future.