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Darkening Sky lightens up your day – in praise of The Suncharms

Posted on June 17, 2026 by writewyattuk

I first caught Sheffield five piece The Suncharms some 25-plus years too late… or so I thought at the time. That was at the Continental in Preston, an early 2017 comeback show when they opened for Wessex indie legends The … Continue reading →

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The Orchids / The Chesterfields / The Suncharms – Preston, The Continental

Posted on February 20, 2017 by writewyattuk

In these uncertain times, I’m all for reaffirmations that things ain’t so bad after all, and three treasured indie bands put plenty of smiles on faces at a Lancashire riverside pub venue on Friday night, serving up a feast of … Continue reading →

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Sofa, so good – talking about The Chesterfields with Simon Barber

Posted on February 9, 2017 by writewyattuk

With his monthly magazine deadline approaching, Simon Barber could probably do without a long chat with me about The Chesterfields. The 58-year-old – born the day after Paul Weller in the same Surrey town – is these days at the … Continue reading →

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