Uncleben

Uncleben has been an active member of the Song Bar since 2016. He first took the chair for Intriguing Narratives on Oct. 26, 2016. He has filled the guru’s chair 19 times.

Age: born on the day the Beatles’ Revolver album was released. Family: married with two grown-up children, one of whom – nepotism alert – got a B-lister for Songs with Intriguing Narratives, posting under the name kateydedalus. Lives in: Brixton, South London. Frequently nommed artists: Royal Trux, Gregory Isaacs, Bill Fay, Jason Molina (Songs: Ohia/Magnolia Electric Company), Brian Eno, Roxy Music. Proudest SB moment: getting Peanut Duck A-listed for Songs Mimicking Birdsong or possibly Lee Perry’s burping on Dub the Rhythm B-listed for Songs with Screams, Howls, Grunts & Shrieks (both courtesy of Hoshino Sakura).

DateTopicColumnBlog
1Oct. 26, 2016Intriguing NarrativesColumnBlog
2Feb. 22, 2017Genre SwitchColumnBlog
3July 12, 2017Songs and Music for FuneralsColumnBlog
4Oct. 4, 2017Biography & AutobiographyColumnBlog
5Mar. 14, 2018Influenced by Reggae, Ska & RocksteadyColumnBlog
6Sept. 12, 2018Authenticity & FakeryColumnBlog
7Mar. 20, 2019PersonificationColumnBlog
8Aug. 28, 2019Famous or Notable AnimalsColumnBlog
9Jan. 15, 2020Nicknames & PseudonymsColumnBlog
10Jan. 13, 2021Meta-SongsColumnBlog
11May 12, 2021AdviceColumnBlog
12Mar. 9, 2022Love Songs to PlacesColumnBlog
13Apr. 13, 2022Breaking ThingsColumnBlog
14Oct. 12, 2022Meaning of LifeColumnBlog
15May 9, 2023Famous Duos & CouplesColumnBlog
16Aug. 29, 2023CompetitionColumnBlog
17Jan. 17, 2024TouchColumnBlog
18Apr. 24, 2024SuperlativesColumnBlog
19June 19, 2024Animal SoundsColumnBlog