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Finding her voice again – the Sam Brown interview
I still can’t get used to online video interviews, and this one with Sam Brown was definitely one that caught me out. When in-person one-to-ones are ruled out by time and impracticalities, it’s arguably the next best thing, somewhat more … Continue reading
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Tagged April Moon, Concert for George, Danny Schogger, David Rotheray, Dorset, George Harrison, Homespun, Joe Brown, Joni Mitchell, Jools Holland, Melodyne, Number 8, Of the Moment, Pete Brown, Pink Floyd, Sam Brown, Sam Moore, Small Faces, Squeeze, Stop, Tea, Ukelel, Valentine Moon, Vicki Brown
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Looking back on The Jam, 1982 and all that – back in conversation with Rick Buckler
This time 40 years ago, Rick Buckler must have been wondering just what was next, Christmas and New Year behind him, the ultra-successful group that had been his life for the past decade disbanded, his future uncertain. But as the … Continue reading
Running around my soul – talking Working Men’s Club with Syd Minsky-Sargeant
Three months after its initial release, Working Men’s Club’s cutting-edge second album, Fear Fear, returns in a deluxe edition next Friday (October 28th), this fast-rising Heavenly Recordings act having reached No.11 in the UK LP chart on its release, amid … Continue reading
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Dig Yourself that Lytham rhythm – The Undertones / Hugh Cornwell: Lytham, Lowther Pavilion Theatre
Two Undertones / Hugh Cornwell nights out in six months? In a year in which I’ve caught just nine live shows? Monsieur, with zis you are really spoiling us. Actually, with Derry’s finest it’s more Mars confectionery than that … Continue reading
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I guess you’ve heard he’s seen the word: talking Blancmange’s 40-year recording odyssey with Neil Arthur
Before I picked up the phone to call Neil Arthur, I had another listen to latest Blancmange single, ‘Reduced Voltage’, ahead of the release of the new album, Private View, which followed yesterday (Friday, September 30th). And as I put … Continue reading
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Tagged Alice Hubble, Benge, Blackburn Rovers, Blancmange, Chris Pemberton, Darwen, David Rhodes, Fader, Finlay Shakespeare, Forest Green Rovers, Grace Jones, Happy Families, John Grant, Liam Hutton, London Records, Meltdown, Mike Howlett, Neil Arthur, Oblong, Private View, Reduced Voltage, Rodney Cromwell, Stephen Luscombe, Stephen Mallinder
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Way beyond The Implausible Man – crossing the Irish Sea with Adam Leonard and Invaderband
Prolific is the word that springs to mind when describing Adam Leonard’s output these last couple of decades. Head to his Wikipedia entry, missus, and you’ll see a stream of releases since 2003 debut LP, How Music Sounds, and he’s … Continue reading
The Lemonheads: still giving reasons for being around – the Evan Dando interview
Three decades after their first proper breakthrough this side of the Atlantic, The Lemonheads have lined up a 17-date UK and Irish tour to celebrate fifth LP, It’s a Shame About Ray, playing the album in full. The Boston outfit … Continue reading
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