Category Archives: Music

Genius moves and sonic grooves – the Raymond Gorman interview, part two

In which the blogger delves further into his recorded exchanges with Raymond Gorman, the former That Petrol Emotion guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter about to release debut album Anima Rising with The Everlasting Yeah, a happening new combo comprising four-fifths … Continue reading →

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Such a good thing we do – in conversation with The Everlasting Yeah’s Raymond Gorman, part one

A few weeks back, this blogger got in touch with Raymond Gorman and tackled the London-based guitarist on his That Petrol Emotion days and their latest incarnation, The Everlasting Yeah. It would serve two purposes – so I could wax … Continue reading →

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Hunger for the big time – the alt-J interview

There’s a real buzz about alt-J at present, with a band that met barely seven years ago set to release their second album, after major success with their debut. But keyboard player/vocalist Gus Unger-Hamilton seems fairly level-headed about the experience. Despite … Continue reading →

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Lynott’s legacy lives on – introducing the Black Star Riders

A band formed out of the ashes of Thin Lizzy are currently rocking the UK, with the Black Star Riders on the crest of a wave after the success of their first album. And according to guitarist Damon Johnson, new and … Continue reading →

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From Ultravox and Underpass to overground success – the John Foxx interview

John Foxx has become something of a cult hero in discerning circles over the last four decades, making a big noise in the art and music world. He has strong associations with the new wave of electronic music that saw us … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Present / The Treated – Hebden Bridge – July 26, 2014

What a night. One of those memorable summer gigs at an intimate venue where you’re sweating like hell and being jolted around anyway, so might as well dance. Did I mention how hot it was? David Gedge certainly did, and … Continue reading →

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A truly independent spirit – the Badly Drawn Boy interview

Ahead of appearances at the Beat-Herder Festival in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley and Portmeirion’s Festival No.6 in North Wales, writewyattuk tackled Damon Gough – aka Badly Drawn Boy – on everything from Beck to Boney M and Bruce Springsteen.  Before I … Continue reading →

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Highways, Islands and Magic Moments – the Jo Bartlett interview

Now and again a song tugs the heart-strings, and for me it’s more likely to be because of an under-stated beauty rather than a claw-hammer approach. A case in point is Highway Found, the title track of Jo Bartlett’s latest … Continue reading →

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Timperley Sunsets and New York Mornings – In Conversation with Jon Ronson

Jon Ronson is a busy man, this Cardiff-born, New York-based writer, film-maker and broadcaster clearly juggling lots of big deadlines. But he was nothing less than charming and entertaining when we caught up via a web link from NYC this … Continue reading →

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Deadwood Dog determined to party on the Preston front

Nine months after launching their debut album, United Colours of Bigotry, Deadwood Dog are on something of a high. The Preston seven-piece visit 53 Degrees this Saturday, July 12, returning to a treasured University of Central Lancashire venue facing closure … Continue reading →

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