Tag Archives: Dave Balfe

By any other name – beyond Strawberry Switchblade with Rose McDowall

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

While Rose McDowall is best known for her work with early ’80s crossover indie pop act Strawberry Switchblade, she’s made many cult solo recordings over the years. Starting out as a stand-up drummer in Glasgow proto-avant-garde punk trio The Poems … Continue reading →

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The Evergreen Bunnyman – in conversation with Will Sergeant

Posted on February 6, 2015 by

Some 36 years after Echo and The Bunnymen’s legendary live debut at Liverpool’s cult club Eric’s, they’re still very much with us. The band have 12 albums behind them and are starting on a 13th, and this month play dates … Continue reading →

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