Paul Lester was Features Editor at Melody Maker during grunge and Britpop and went on to become Deputy Editor of Uncut.
He writes the Guardian New Band of the Day column and presents a weekly show on Amazing Radio..
Since then he has worked for the Guardian, Sunday Times, Daily Express, Record Collector, Scotsman and Classic Rock and written books on Wire, Gang of Four, Pink, Dizzee Rascal and Lady Gaga.
He went freelance in 2007.
Paul Lester was Features Editor at Melody Maker during grunge and Britpop and went on to become Deputy Editor of Uncut