Derek Robertson

4 days ago | iqmagazine.com | Derek Robertson

The condemnation was swift and unequivocal. “A very barbaric act,” said a government minister on Instagram, adding “very disrespectful” for good measure. “Vulgar antics” screamed a headline in local newspaper The Star. “Self-righteous, entitled, and ignorant,” complained a local arts creative. But such opprobrium was not prompted by scandal or typical rock star debauchery. It was a kiss – a simple onstage smooch between The 1975’s Matty Healy and bassist Ross MacDonald.

2 weeks ago | iqmagazine.com | Derek Robertson

Attend any mega-show by an A-list superstar, and what sticks in the mind afterwards? The costumes, mind-bending visuals, and explosive pyrotechnics? Giant robots firing lasers into the audience? Immersive 3D on huge LED screens? All very impressive, no doubt. But many overlook one of the most crucial elements of any live spectacle, mainly because they only notice when it’s bad. We’re talking, of course, about the sound.

2 weeks ago | gazette.com | Derek Robertson

For Brian Wilson’s lengthy contributions to the tarnished monolith of 20th-century rock culture, neither he nor his work has ever sat easily within it. Wilson, the Beach Boys songwriter who died on June 11 at 82, did love rock 'n' roll, per se: He shamelessly ripped off Chuck Berry for the band’s iconic early single “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” and his mid-to-late discography is overstuffed with generic, iterative boogie-woogie riffs.

3 weeks ago | timeout.com | Derek Robertson

NewsWhat is Amsterdam 750 and how is the city celebrating? Expect food, drink, culture and a major party on the A10 ring road – here’s the lowdownWritten by Derek RobertsonLocal expert, AmsterdamWednesday 4 June 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: ShutterstockAdvertisingThey say 75 years is a diamond anniversary, so what do you call 750? A whole crown jewel, perhaps.

1 month ago | iq-mag.net | Derek Robertson

IQ dives into the cutting-edge innovations, logistical challenges, and fierce competition in the high-stakes sector of video and screen technology. Once upon a time, concert screens were an afterthought – grainy, oversized TVs ensuring the folks in the cheap seats got a glimpse of the action. Now, they’ve become an essential part of the spectacle, almost as much a headline act as the artists themselves.