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Pip Blom / San Lorenz – Preston, The Ferret
We waited a long time for this, but it was definitely worth the delay, Amsterdam visitors Pip Blom on fine form at The Ferret in Preston, Lancashire, more than seven months after they were first scheduled to visit. This four-piece … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam, Bex Denton, Boat, Darek Mercks, Eton Crop, Gini Cameron, Holland, John Peel, Kurt Vonnegut, Marc Riley, Pete Harrison, Pip Blom, Preston, Revive Live, San Lorenz, SpQR, Tender Blom, The Ferret, Welcome Break
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Looking beyond Yesterday – in conversation with Dana Gavanski
When talented singer-songwriter but self-confessed introvert Dana Gavanski lost her voice at a key stage of her fledgling career, it was a wonder that self-doubt didn’t conspire to sink her rise to indie fame.But like the Croatian sea organ heard … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabaster DePlume, Aranđelovac, Canada, Cerys Matthews, Clementine March, Croatia, Dan Leavers, Dana Gavanski, Dimitrio Ntontis, Erland Cooper, Full Time Hobby, Ivor Cutler, Joni Mitchell, London, Marc Riley, Mike Lindsay, Montreal, Ron Sexsmith, sea organ, Serbia, Smoke Fairies, Total Refreshment Centre, Zadar
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The Continuing Adventures of the Desperate Quartet – in conversation with Robert Lloyd
Spring is in the air, and with it the distant promise of a return to live music across the UK. But you’ll forgive Robert Lloyd for being a little guarded about the prospects right now. The legendary Nightingales frontman lit … Continue reading
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Tagged Andreas Schmid, Andy Wickett, Birmingham, Cannock, Danny Fields, Duran Duran, Fliss Kitson, Frank Skinner, James Nicholls, Jim Smith, John Peel, John Robb, John Taylor, John Walters, King Rocker, Marc Riley, Mark E Smith, Michael Cumming, Nigel Slater, Preston, Ramones, Robert Lloyd, Stephen Duffy, Stewart Lee, Ted Chippington, Telford, The Clash, The Continental, The Fall, The Mekons, The Nightingales, The Prefects, Tuff Life Boogie
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Down from The Loft and virtually coming your way – the Pete Astor interview
Three weeks after our initial chat, my latest interviewee was updating me on recent developments while publicising two live shows direct from his place this weekend – in lieu of a cancelled tour – and organising online seminars and lectures … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan McGee, Andy Lewis, Andy Strickland, Billy Idol, Camden, Cat Power, Catenary Wires, Colchester, Creation Records, David Bowie, Elvis Presley, Generation X, Geoff Travis, Hunky Dory, Ian Button, Joe Strummer, Luke Haines, Marc Riley, Neil Scott, Pete Astor, Rough Trade, Sean Read, Slade, Steve Lamacq, The Living Room, The Loft, The Nightingales, The Weather Prophets, University of Westminster, You Made Me
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Charmed to meet ya – in conversation with Paul Hanley
Some books come your way with elaborate press releases. Others arrive on your desk in a more convoluted fashion. And the latter was certainly the case with Paul Hanley’s Leave the Capital. It was broadcaster Pete Mitchell who lent me … Continue reading
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Tagged 10cc, Brix and the Extricated, Buzzcocks, Cargo, Derek Leckenby, Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Hex Enduction Hour, John Peel, John Robb, Joy Division, Karl Burns, Keith Hopwood, Leave the Capital, Louder than War, Manchester, Marc Riley, Mark E Smith, Open University, Paul Hanley, Perverted by Language, Pluto Studios, Route, Sex Pistols, Steve Hanley, Strawberry Studios, The Beatles, The Clash, The Fall, The Tube
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Robert Forster – Band on the Wall, Manchester
I missed out on The Go-Betweens live during their defining 1978/90 spell and the 2000/6 second coming, that latter period providing three LPs now nestling among my favourites of all time. But I had the pleasure of witnessing Robert Foster … Continue reading
Everything’s coming up Rosy with Goat Girl
After a delay while she was getting to New Cross on the train, Rosy Bones had reached the pub by the time I got hold of her late on Tuesday afternoon, visiting friends after a day of ‘admin’ and a visit … Continue reading
Eggland expects – The Lovely Eggs interview
If you’re passing through Lancaster late at night, wondering where that glorious racket’s coming from, it could be Holly Ross (vocals/guitar, ex-Angelica) and David Blackwell working on new songs at their place, while their four-year-old lad sleeps through. Don’t get … Continue reading
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Tagged Angelica, Casey Redmond, Dave Fridmann, David Blackwell, Gruff Rhys, Holly Ross, John Peel, John Shuttleworth, Lancaster, Manchester, Marc Riley, Morecambe, Phill Jupitus, Porky the Poet, Sounds from the Other City, Steve Lamacq, The Lovely Eggs, The Yorkshire House
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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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Further entries from the journal of an airman – in conversation with The Blue Aeroplanes’ Gerard Langley
The Blue Aeroplanes pride themselves on fusing elements of rock, folk, poetry, punk, dance and art, and were acknowledged as favourites of the likes of Radiohead and REM back in the day. Their lead singer also lectures on songwriting, his … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Objects, Beatsongs, BIMM, Blue Aeroplanes, Bristol, George Ezra, Gerard Langley, iDestroy, Inspiral Carpets, Jacket Hangs, Marc Riley, Noel Gallagher, REM, Rodney Allen, Swagger, The Fleece, The Mighty Lemon Drops, Tim Keegan, Welcome Stranger!
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