As Spector release a new album, Now or Wherever, which I’ve been listening to on repeat, it seemed a good moment to revisit this conversation. Thoughtful, talented, Fred Macpherson demonstrated a piercing sense of humor …
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Flashback – Fred Macpherson interview from 2016
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My Interview with Max Jury
The new album is out today – June 3! This was a really fun interview to do – sometimes you feel like you could just keep talking about anything with someone. Max Jury is an …
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My interview with Har Mar Superstar
Har Mar Superstar, born Sean Tillmann, is one of those people whose undeniable talent has led him on a journey through genres and unabashed theatricality. How many people can do semi-nude handstands, then belt out …
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Interview with Fred Macpherson of Spector
A very enjoyable interview with the affable, sharp, and nicely bittersweet Fred Macpherson, who also wins a prize for his Twitter tribute to the great Alan Rickman. Spector. The Guardian described them as being “somewhere …
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My interview with the iconic John Taylor of Duran Duran
Q Icon Award last week. MTV Video Visionary Award tonight in Milan. The global force that is Duran Duran. Time to acknowledge a band that changed everything. Nick Rhodes. Simon Le Bon. John Taylor. …
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Mercury Prize Nominees – my interviews with Wolf Alice and Jamie xx
Congratulations to Mercury Prize Nominees – Wolf Alice and Jamie xx. I did interviews with both over the summer. See what they each had to say about their music and why they do what they do. …
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Katie Monks of Dilly Dally talks about what matters…
Dilly Dally has been kicking around Toronto for a while, but their moment to step under the bright spotlight has arrived. Comprised of Katie Monks on vocals and guitar, Liz Ball on guitar, and newer …
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Lull the band from London – say hello to noise pop
The second I set foot across the pond, or they come here, I’m rushing to a concert. The idea of hearing them loud and live…on serious repeat on the playlist. From the moment “Bubble Tea” …
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Mark Gardener talks about collaborating with Robin Guthrie on Universal Road
Ride and the Cocteau Twins – two iconic bands, each with an unmistakable, unique sound. You could call them legendary, with a fan base no less devoted than they ever were. Ride has reformed and …
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Interview with Alicia Bognanno of Bully
Bully has been getting a lot of attention. Fronted by Alicia Bognanno, who wears all the hats of songwriter, guitarist, singer, and producer/engineer, and consisting of Stewart Copeland on drums, Clayton Parker on guitar, and …