Tag Archives: Erland Cooper

Erland Cooper / AVA – Band on the Wall, Manchester

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

Having entered Erland Cooper’s world via The Magnetic North, then retrospectively discovering original band venture, Erland & the Carnival, it was a small step from there to ensconce myself in his solo project, exploring this creative composer’s further sonic tribute … Continue reading →

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Local hero at home among Orcadian soundscapes – the Erland Cooper interview

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

Erland Cooper was getting ready to head to the studio to continue work on his latest record when I called, but happy to hang back and discuss another hectic year. This talented singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer from Scotland’s Northern Isles … Continue reading →

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All that matters is here – the Hannah Peel interview

Posted on November 24, 2016 by

Among the festive-themed adverts on our TV screens right now is a touching Aardman-animated tale made for the Alzheimer’s Research UK charity. The Santa Forgot story follows a little girl, Freya, who while preparing for Christmas realises much of the … Continue reading →

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The Magnetic North – Liverpool Central Library

Posted on October 17, 2016 by

You’ve got to love the kind of concert where the band puts a bottle of whisky at the front of the stage for their sell-out audience to share. Now that’s what I call intimate. What’s more, at around half past … Continue reading →

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Welcome to The Magnetic North – in conversation with Simon Tong

Posted on April 27, 2016 by

Simon Tong may still be best known in some quarters for his guitar and keyboard work with The Verve, but he’s certainly been a busy lad since leaving them in 1999. In fact, that period accounted for just three years … Continue reading →

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