Never heard of this man before (sorry, old person)but one of the best reads of my year.
Very, very funny - many 'laugh out loud' moments (and I'm not a 'laugh out loud' type - more of a 'swear out loud' type).
Also - makes you want to listen again to some music and search out other things you haven't heard yet but suspect you may really enjoy.
Add to this some sharp social observation and sociological insight (you don't have to be Northern but it helps)and you have a real cracker on your hands.