Julie Cruickshank


Interviews




Sami Sumner

London-based multi-instrumentalist Sami Sumner talks to Julie Cruickshank about his songwriting process and how he managed to achieve releasing twelve albums in one year.




Shaw's Trailer Park

Julie Cruickshank talks to Brighton psychedelic/prog collective Shaw's Trailer Park abut their self-titled debut album and their creative process and influences.




Blue Highways

Callum Lury from London-based America trio The Blue Highways, which comprises of three brothers, speaks to Julie Cruickshank about their progress to date and their Bruce Springsteen-influenced second album, ‘Out on The Line’.




Peach and Quiet

Canadian duo Peach And Quiet chat to Julie Cruickshank about their musical inspirations and future plans.




Steve Wallis

Australian singer-songwriter Steve Wallis talks to Julie Cruickshank about his debut solo album ‘Nothing Stays the Same Way for Long’, the challenges of living in Paris and his songwriting technique.

More Interviews

Dim Gray - Interview Dim Gray

Rupert Wates - Interview Rupert Wates

Honeyrunners - Interview Honeyrunners

Lucky Ones - Interview Lucky Ones

Burner Band - Interview Burner Band

Spinmaster Plantpot - Interview Spinmaster Plantpot

Elli De Mon - Interview Elli De Mon

Jason Ringenberg - Interview Jason Ringenberg








Profiles




Christine McVie

Julie Cruickshank reflects on the career of Fleetwood Mac keyboardist Christine McVie who died in November.




Beatles

Julie Cruickshank reflects on a mystery surrounding The Beatles playing her home town of Romford in Essex twice in 1963 and Ringo Starr's stepfather Harry Graves who came from there

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Alan Lancaster - 1949-2021 Alan Lancaster - 1949-2021




Favourite Albums




Doug Dillard Expedition

Julie Cruickshank is impressed by a legendary 1970 performance from bluegrass band The Doug Dillard Expedition, captured live at the Fremont Hotel, Las Vegas.

More Favourite Albums

Difford and Tilbrook - Difford and Tilbrook Difford and Tilbrook - Difford and Tilbrook

Hawkwind - Dreamworkers Of Time – The BBC Recordings 1985-1995 Hawkwind - Dreamworkers Of Time – The BBC Recordings 1985-1995




Features




Ruskin Arms

In 'The Image That Made Me Weep' Julie Cruickshank laments the demise of legendary rock pub The Ruskin Arms, which launched Iron Maiden and the Small Faces.




Michael Jackson

In the first in a new series, in which our writers tell of encounters with the famous, Julie Cruickshank tells of a strange meeting with Michael Jackson in Foyle’s bookshop in London.

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Led Zeppelin - Ten Songs That Made Me Love... Led Zeppelin - Ten Songs That Made Me Love...




Reviews




Lewis 'Burner' Pugh

Solo album from The Burner Band’s Lewis ‘Burner’ Pugh tells stories of social and political injustice through an enjoyable melange of folk, bluegrass and co




Hillbilly Moon Explosion

Swiss rock band Hillbilly Moon Explosion’s tenth studio album embraces influences ranging from rockabilly to reggae

More Reviews

Serious Sam Barrett - A Drop of the Morning Dew Serious Sam Barrett - A Drop of the Morning Dew

Shaw's Trailer Park - Shaw's Trailer Park Shaw's Trailer Park - Shaw's Trailer Park

Rupert Wates - Elegies Rupert Wates - Elegies

Head With Wings - Without Intervention Head With Wings - Without Intervention

Lewis Burner - The Featherstone Massacre Lewis Burner - The Featherstone Massacre

Blue Highways - Out on the Line Blue Highways - Out on the Line

Elli De Mon - Pagan Blues Elli De Mon - Pagan Blues

Burner Band - The Age of the Liar Burner Band - The Age of the Liar

Peach and Quiet - Beautiful Thing Peach and Quiet - Beautiful Thing

Grey DeLisle - Borrowed Grey DeLisle - Borrowed