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Taking more Hits to the Head with Franz Ferdinand – the Bob Hardy interview
With more than 10 million albums sold, 1.2 billion streams, 14 platinum albums, Brit, Ivor Novello and Mercury Prize award wins, Grammy nominations and six million tickets sold for live shows worldwide, it’s fair to say it’s been a busy … Continue reading
Translating the Language of Love – the Boo Hewerdine interview
While many artists are raring to get back out on the road again, soon as it’s deemed safe to do so, it seems that treasured Glasgow-based singer/songwriter Boo Hewerdine is happy just where he is for now. The former frontman … Continue reading
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Top of the world, looking back on Creation – the Alan McGee interview
When I got through to Alan McGee, it sounded like he was having his flat trashed by Dr Who monsters, possibly in the process of drowning him in a bubble bath. Either that or it was just another day … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan McGee, Boo Radleys, Creation Records, Danny Baker, danny boyle, Dexy's, glasgow, Happy Mondays, Irvine Welsh, Jesus and Mary Chain, Kevin Rowland, Kevin Shields, My Bloody Valentine, Oasis, Primal Scream, Sony, Teenage Fanclub, Warrington
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Hold tight, now we’re on our own – the Fay Fife interview
Four decades after first gracing our TV screens, belting out the tremendous ‘Top of the Pops’ on the iconic BBC chart show of the same name, the alluring Fay Fife clearly still has a passion for rock’n’roll. Anyone who’s caught … Continue reading
Kingdom come, beyond Del Amitri – the Justin Currie interview
Chances are that you probably still know Justin Currie best for Del Amitri, the Scottish alternative/crossover outfit who enjoyed a dozen top-40 hits over a decade in the wake of 1990’s classic breakthrough single, Nothing Ever Happens. But this Glaswegian singer-songwriter … Continue reading
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Tagged Boo Hewerdine, Chris Difford, Del Amitri, Edwyn Collins, glasgow, Iain Harvey, Justin Currie, Kendrick Lamar, Nothing Ever Happens, Orange Juice, Scottish Maritime Museum, Sun kil Moon, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Teenage Fanclub, This is my Kingdom Now, Waking Hours
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Into the mythic with the Trembling Bells – the Alex Neilson interview
Alex Neilson was near the Scottish border when I reached him, between live dates in Tyneside and Edinburgh with the Alasdair Roberts Trio. Caledonian folk artist Alasdair’s combo – completed by Stevie Jones on bass and keys – were back … Continue reading
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Tagged Alasdair Mitchell, Alasdair Roberts, Alex Neilson, All Tomorrow's Parties, Belle and Sebastian, Bramley, Captain Beefheart, Carbeth, Fairport Convention, glasgow, Green Man Festival, Honest Jon's, Lavinia Blackwall, Marc Riley, Mike Heron, Sandy Denny, Stuart Maconie, The Incredible String Band, Tin Angel, Trembling Bells, Volic eof th ePeople, Wide Majestic Aire
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This one’s from the hip – the Lloyd Cole interview
I first tried to get hold of Lloyd Cole while he was on tour Down Under, enjoying a little respite from a harsh North American winter with shows in Australia and New Zealand. It was all a bit hectic out … Continue reading
By any other name – beyond Strawberry Switchblade with Rose McDowall
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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