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Treading Gently forward – beyond The Jam with Steve Brookes

Posted on March 5, 2023 by writewyattuk

When I spoke to Steve Brookes earlier this week, he was at home in Camberley, Surrey, having played Thames Side Brewery in Staines that weekend, this accomplished guitarist and singer-songwriter clearly enjoying gigging as much now as five decades ago, … Continue reading →

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Journey to the Art of Darkness – talking The History of Goth with John Robb

Posted on February 25, 2023 by writewyattuk

Ah, the dreaded label. An integral part of music culture down the years, but an all too easy way to categorise, and often proving nonsense. Punk, post-punk, alternative, indie, indie pop, twee pop, shoegaze, soul, funk, jazz funk, heavy soul, … Continue reading →

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Overcoming these doubts – in conversation with Marlody

Posted on February 18, 2023 by writewyattuk

There’s a stunning debut album doing the rounds right now from a talented singer-songwriter starting to earn plenty of critical acclaim, building a steady following after initial interest from a South East indie label. Marlody’s I’m Not Sure At All … Continue reading →

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Heart for heart’s sake – back in touch with Graham Gouldman

Posted on February 16, 2023 by writewyattuk

Master songwriter and 10cc founding member Graham Gouldman is raring to go for next month’s 16-date tour with his semi-acoustic show, Heart Full of Songs. Graham, joined by multi-instrumentalists/vocalists and 10cc live bandmates Iain Hornal and Keith Hayman, plus percussionist … Continue reading →

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All fired up and still seeking the love remedy – back in touch with Andrew Roachford

Posted on February 2, 2023 by writewyattuk

Andrew Roachford was suffering from the dreaded ‘man flu’ when I called, but insisted, tongue firmly in cheek, ‘I’ll live’, this veteran singer-songwriter looking to steadily build up his energy reserves for impending rehearsals ahead of a 21-date UK tour, … Continue reading →

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Finding her voice again – the Sam Brown interview

Posted on January 29, 2023 by writewyattuk

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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Looking back on The Jam, 1982 and all that – back in conversation with Rick Buckler

Posted on January 27, 2023 by writewyattuk

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 →

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Running around my soul – talking Working Men’s Club with Syd Minsky-Sargeant

Posted on October 21, 2022 by writewyattuk

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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Tally Ho to your New Modern Homes – The Chesterfields / The Amber List: The Talleyrand, Manchester

Posted on October 20, 2022 by writewyattuk

A new venue for me, and a cracking one at that. Initially set up as a bar with in-house art gallery and performance space, The Talleyrand – around four years on as a venue, give or take the odd break … Continue reading →

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Dig Yourself that Lytham rhythm – The Undertones / Hugh Cornwell: Lytham, Lowther Pavilion Theatre

Posted on October 17, 2022 by writewyattuk

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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