3 July 2015 Interview by Alice Severin 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 is touring again, playing festivals and small venues, to ecstatic fans. The Guardian … Continue reading Mark Gardener talks about collaborating with Robin Guthrie on Universal Road
8.5 Big Deal Sakura EP In this world of Tumblrs and selfies, it’s quick and easy to display emotions. Not quite as simple to find something that stands out, rings true. One in the morning then, facing down the rest of the night, of life, should be the perfect time to run a litmus test … Continue reading Big Deal – Sakura
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. Jamie xx Jamie xx Jamie Smith, better known as Jamie xx, has had a meteoric rise in the music world. He’s … Continue reading Mercury Prize Nominees – my interviews with Wolf Alice and Jamie xx
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 between Roxy Music and The Strokes”. Enjoy It While It Lasts, their first album, stormed through the UK charts. “All … Continue reading Interview with Fred Macpherson of Spector
Bardi Johannsson of Bang Gang From June 10, 2015 Bardi Johannsson is one of those artists who is in constant motion. From film scores to television commercials, theatrical productions to concerts with orchestras, his creative output is prodigious. Johannsson has worked with Keren Ann on their joint project Lady & Bird, and with Jean-Benoît Dunckel … Continue reading Bardi Johannsson returns with Bang Gang
