Neil was born in St Helens, Merseyside in 1981 before moving down to the bright lights of London at the tender age of 18.

While in the capital, he completed a BA Honours degree in Film Studies before he reluctantly returned home three years later, skint and in dire need of a day job.

He took to the day job quite easily, but then again it's hardly intellectual stuff. He gave into his instincts and began film and rock writing/criticism to extend his creative habits and found a happy home at musicOMH.com in early 2004 where he remains content.

In the past he has contributed reviews to various publications including BBC Manchester and C4 Teletext. As well as musicOMH.com, Neil currently writes for various UK rock fanzines and magazines.