Dixie Ernill


Interviews




St Christopher

Dixie Ernill catches up with Glenn Melia, mainstay of cult York indie outfit St Christopher for a chat about the band’s recent return to the fray with new LP ‘Of Angels and Kings’ and their appearance on the Skep Wax compilation, 'Under the Bridge'


Davey Woodward - Interview

Davey Woodward

The Brilliant Corners and the Experimental Pop Band's Davey Woodward talks to Dixie Ernill about 'Love and Optimism', his second album under the moniker of Davey Woodward and The Winter Orphans.


Popguns - Interview

Popguns

Set to play the next Pennyblack Bands Night in Manchester at the Peer Hat on the 18th October, Brighton indie pop notables The Popguns discuss their re-emergence and future plans with Dixie Ernill.


Oliver Winder - Interview

Oliver Winder

THe Uncertainties' Ollie Winder, who will be playing a special acoustic set at Pennyblack’s Manchester gig at The Peer Hat on 18 October 2019, talks to Dixie Ernill about his forthcoming solo album and his plans for the gig.


Bradford - Interview

Bradford

Dixie Ernill chats to Morrissey's favourite band of the late 1980s Bradford about their recent reformation and their forthcoming first gig in Manchester in twenty-five years.

More Interviews

Karen - Interview Karen

Chesterfields - Interview Chesterfields

School - Interview School

Horsebeach - Interview Horsebeach

Haywains - Interview Haywains

Allo Darlin' - Interview Allo Darlin'

Experimental Pop Band - Interview Experimental Pop Band

Robert Forster - Interview Robert Forster

Brilliant Mind - Interview Brilliant Mind

Becca and the Broken Biscuits - Interview Becca and the Broken Biscuits








Profiles


Silent Boys - Profile

Silent Boys

Dixie Ernill examines the career of under-rated Richmond, Virginia indie-pop band The Silent Boys.


Go Betweens - Right Here

Go Betweens

Dixie Ernill enjoys Kriv Stender's engaging documentary that delves deep into the heart and soul of Australian indie-rock band the Go-Betweens.

More Profiles

Dale Hibbert - Interview Dale Hibbert - Interview

Dale Hibbert - Boy, Interrupted Dale Hibbert - Boy, Interrupted

Indietracks - Interview with Natalie and Andy Hudson Indietracks - Interview with Natalie and Andy Hudson

Miscellaneous - Ruby Lounge, Manchester, 5/7/2014

Blow Monkeys - Blow Monkeys Blow Monkeys - Blow Monkeys




Live Reviews




Three Nights of Indie Pop

At three different venues in Manchester and Glasgow across three nights, Dixie Ernill enjoys sets from indie pop acts such as Davey Woodward and The Winter Orphans, The Jasmine Minks and The Popguns.




Three Nights of Indie Pop

At three different venues in Manchester and Glasgow across three nights, Dixie Ernill enjoys sets from indie pop acts such as Davey Woodward and The Winter Orphans, The Jasmine Minks and The Popguns.

More Live Reviews

James - Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 7/5/2023 James - Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, 7/5/2023

Divine Comedy - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 26/4/2022 Divine Comedy - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 26/4/2022

Catenary Wires  - Gullivers, Manchester, 19/7/2019 Catenary Wires - Gullivers, Manchester, 19/7/2019

Catenary Waves - Gullivers, Manchester, 19/9/2019 Catenary Waves - Gullivers, Manchester, 19/9/2019

Goon Sax - Gorilla, Manchester. 28/5/2018 Goon Sax - Gorilla, Manchester. 28/5/2018








Favourite Albums




Close Lobsters

In our Re:View section, in which we look at recordings from the past, Dixie Ernill looks at the recent release on 10 inch vinyl by Precious Recordings of London of three radio sessions by Scottish indiepop band The Close Lobsters.

More Favourite Albums

One Thousand Violins - John Peel Sessions 29.09.85 and 02.12.86 One Thousand Violins - John Peel Sessions 29.09.85 and 02.12.86

Bodines - Janice Long Sessions 18/11/1985 and 09/07/1986 Bodines - Janice Long Sessions 18/11/1985 and 09/07/1986

Orchids - Peel Sessions 08.05.1990 and 09.04.1994 Orchids - Peel Sessions 08.05.1990 and 09.04.1994




Features


Popguns - (With Davey Woodward and The Winter Orphans and Oliver Winder), Peer Hat, Manchester, 18/10/2019

Popguns

Dixie Ernill reflects on our recent sold-out gig at the Peer Hat in Manchester with the Popguns, Davey Woodward and The Winter Orphans and Ollie Winder.


Popguns - (With Davey Woodward and The Winter Orphans and Oliver Winder), Peer Hat, Manchester, 18/10/2019

Popguns

We profile our next Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night which will take place at The Peer Hat in Manchester and, a night of indie pop, which we are promoting with our writer Dixie Ernill, will feature sets from The Popguns, Davey Woodward and The Winter Orphans and Oliver Winder.

More Features

Robert Forster - Ten Songs That Made Me Love... Robert Forster - Ten Songs That Made Me Love...

Chesterfields - (With Karen and Charlie Big Time), Gullivers, Manchester, 19/2/2017 Chesterfields - (With Karen and Charlie Big Time), Gullivers, Manchester, 19/2/2017

Chesterfields - (With Karen and Charlie Big Time), Gullivers, Manchester, 18/2/2017 Chesterfields - (With Karen and Charlie Big Time), Gullivers, Manchester, 18/2/2017

Brilliant Corners - Ten Songs That Made Me Love... Brilliant Corners - Ten Songs That Made Me Love...

Brilliant Corners - (Gig of a Lifetime) Popfest, Madrid, March 2014 Brilliant Corners - (Gig of a Lifetime) Popfest, Madrid, March 2014




Reviews




Pale Blue Eyes

Surprisingly upbeat synth pop on second album from Devon trio Pale Blue Eyes, which was recorded against a backdrop of personal tragedy




Dentists

Excellent indie pop released on 10” vinyl from the ever dependable Precious Recordings of Janice Long Session from under-rated band The Dentists

More Reviews

RVG - Brain Worms RVG - Brain Worms

Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans - Mystic Science Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans - Mystic Science

David Westlake - My Beautiful England David Westlake - My Beautiful England

Karen - Karen Karen - Karen

Pete Astor - Time On Earth Pete Astor - Time On Earth

This Poison! - John Peel Session 30.11.87 This Poison! - John Peel Session 30.11.87

Arrest! Charlie Tipper - Adventures in Wonderland Arrest! Charlie Tipper - Adventures in Wonderland

Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans - Love and Optimism Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans - Love and Optimism

Arrest! Charlie Tipper - Red
Arrest! Charlie Tipper - Red

Dears - Lovers Rock Dears - Lovers Rock