 This is a story largely neglected by other Australian music literature.“Firstly, as a music fan, I wanted to pay tribute to Brisbane’s bands, most of whom I felt had received short shrift in the still-slim literature on Australian music, in which Brisbane’s contribution was treated as a footnote.”

While "Pig City" is currently Stafford's only published book, he has also worked as a freelance writer.He has been published in various print media in Australia, including "The Age", "The Australian", "Sydney Morning Herald", "Australian Geographic" and "Rolling Stone Australia".