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4treck (2006)


Je Me Promenade
Stunning and evocative electronica on debut album from 4tRECk, the moniker of London-bred keyboardist and percussionist Sam Callow, who currently is based in France


Adam Power (2006)


What Were Sundays For
Second album from Australian singer-songwriter Adam Power, which proves to be an excellent follow-up to 'More Juice', his critically acclaimed debut album of three years ago


Adem (2006)


Love And Other Planets
Chilled out, atmospheric folk rock and concept record about space on second album from Adem


Aereogramme (2006)


Seclusion
Complex, but powerful progressive rock on third album from Scottish act Aerogramme, who list Thursday, the Flaming Lips, Idlewild, Isis and the late John Peel among their fans


Afel Bocoum & Alkibar (2006)


Niger
Initmate, spirited, traditional-sounding new album from Mali musician Afel Bocuum, who has worked with Damon Albarn and Toumani Diabaté, and which was recorded with his fellow countrymen six-piece band Alkibar


Aggrolites (2006)


Aggrolites
Catchy and effective reggae on debut album from white boy rockers the Aggrolites, which matches classics from the likes of Jimmy Cliff and Maytalls and remains effective to the original sound


Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir (2006)


Fighting And Onions
Chaotic, but stunning punk rock folk/blues on debut album from Calgary-formed act the Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir


Akron/Family (2006)


Meek Warrior
Snappily recorded mini album from hard working American indie folk rockers, Akron/Family, who are signed to Michael Gira's Young God label


Album Leaf (2006)


Into The Blue Again
Haunting, melodic, largely instrumental pop on fourth album from electro act,the Album leaf


Alexisonfire (2006)


Crisis
Mature, heavyweight hardcore punk on very impressive third album from rising stars of Canadian rock Alexisonfire


An Albatross (2006)


Blessphemy (Of The Peace-Beast Feastgiver And The Bear Warp Kumite)
Mind-shattering combination of psychedelia and punk, and ska and soul on snappy debut album from An Albatross, who draw comparisions in their diversity with both the Dillinger Escape Plan and Minutemen


And What Will Be Left Of Them ? (2006)


Wet Week In July
Late 70's influenced new wave guitar pop from up-and-coming Brit pop act And What Will Be Left of Them ? which sounds like a long lost Blondie song


Angel City Outcasts (2006)


Deadrose Junction
Unpretentious punk metal from appropriately-named LA group, the Angel City Outcasts


Angela Desveaux (2006)


Wandering Eyes
Understated, occasionally upbeat rootsy Americana from the Montreal-born Angela Desveaux, which, while impressive, in an overcrowded market of female singer-songwriters may not be strong enough to stand out from the pack


Animal Collective (2006)


Hollinndagain
Re-release of 2002 live album from the Animal Collective, which was first time around limited to just 300 copies


Anthony Rochester (2006)


Music For Librarians
Monotonous light indiepop from Tasmanian-based multi-instrumentalist Anthony Rochester


Antler (2006)


Nothing That A Bullet Couldn't Cure
Impressive combination of heavy rock, loud boogie and soulful sounds from Boston-based Southern-style rockers, Antler


Apollo Suns (2023)


Departures
Appealing mix of jazz, rock and psychedelia on fourth album from Canadian nine-piece instrumental collective Apollo Suns


Arc And Sender (2006)


Arc And Sender
Poor man's post-rock on debut album from Mogwai-inspired American group Arc and Sender


Archie Bronson Outfit (2006)


Derdang Derdang
Debut album from London garage rock band the Archie Bronson Outfit, who were signed to Domino by label boss Laurence Bell after he spotted them playing in his local pub


Archie Bronson Outfit (2006)


Dead Funny
Fiery new single from West Country garage group trio the Archie Bronson Outfit


Arctic Monkeys (2006)


Who The Fuck Are Arctic Monkeys?
Latest five song EP from the Arctic Monkeys, who continue their dominance of all things indie


Armalite (2006)


Armalite
Perfect summery punk on first album from Pennyslvanian-group Armalite, whose line-up includes former Atom and His Package front man Atom Goren


Arrogants (2006)


You've Always Known When Best To Say Goodbye
Enjoyable, but uneven and overlong debut album from Cranberries and Sundays-inspired American indiepop quintet, the Arrogants


Arthur Baker With Tim Wheeler (2006)


Glow
Dance-firendly collaboration between producer Arthur Baker and Ash frontman Tim Wheeler


Automatic (2006)


Monster
Superbly stupid new single from the Automatic, which recently entered the mainstream charts


Autumn 1904 (2023)


The City
Exuberant new single from 1980’s Edinburgh post-punks Autumn 1984, which comes from a forthcoming album of re-masters and re-recordings


Ava Max (2023)


Diamonds and Dancefloors
Enjoyable second album from promising dance pop artist Ava Max


Babar Luck (2006)


Care In The Community
"Intriguing fusion of acoustic-reggae sensibilities and inner-city angst" on debut album from London-based, but Pakistan-born singer-songwriter, Babar Luck


Bad Religion (2002)


Process Of Belief
Latest release from the Californian punk band proves to be almost exactly like every release Bad Religion have released since 1988's notorious 'Suffer'.


Bad Wizard (2006)


Sky High
Punchy fourth album from AC/DC and MC5 inspired hard rockers, Bad Wizard


Bangles (2003)


Doll Revolution
Unpredictable, but thoroughly enjoyable new album from the Bangles, which is their first new record in 15 years


Bangles (2003)


Something That You Said
Spectacular first new single from the Bangles, since their worldwide smash, 'Eternal Flame', back in the summer of 1988


Bardo Pond (2006)


Ticket Crystals
Placid-sounding combination of trance, space rock, drone and krautrcck on latest offering from durable Philadelphia-based psychedelic act Bardo Pond


Basement (2006)


I Just Caught A Face
Country-influenced latest single from much hyped new Liverpool band, the Basement


Basement (2006)


Illicit Hugs And Playground Thugs
Largely uninspiring debut album from Byrds-fixated Liverpudlian rockers, the Basement


Bc Camplight (2006)


Hide Run Away
Re-release to coincide with a UK tour of debut album from BC Camplight, the nom de plume of talented and offbeat multi-instrumentalist Brian Christinzio


Beatglider v Shinri (2006)


Ep
Intriguing, but too gently-paced post rock on split EP from Essex-based outfits, Beatglider and Shinri


Beauty Shop (2006)


Yard Sale
Slightly pointless compilation from talented American band the Beauty Shop, which consists of songs from each of their two albums to date 'Yr Money or Yr Life' and 'Crisis Helpline'


Ben Harper (2006)


Both Sides Of The Gun
Passionate socio-political mixture of folk, rock, reggae and hip-hop on new 2 CD album from the widely acclaimed Ben Harper


Beth Orton (2006)


Shopping Trolley / Comfort Of Strangers
Lacklustre latest single from Beth Orton's disappointing new album 'Comfort of Strangers'


Big Eyes Family Players (2006)


Do The Musiking
Fantastic epic-sounding collection of classically influenced instrumentals and folk music from the Big Eyes Family Players


Black Keys (2006)


Chulahoma
Blisteringly soulful new mini album from blues traditionalists the Black Keys, which finds them covering six Junior Kimbrough songs


Black Neon (2006)


Arts And Crafts
Delightful slab of electro-pop rock recorded in Berlin by Black Neon, the moniker for one-man band Steve Webster


Blackbud (2006)


From The Sky
Superb Muse and Led Zeppelin-inspired debut album from up-and-coming stars of indie rock, Blackbud


Bob Dylan (2006)


Modern Times
Fantastic, deservedly-acclaimed latest album from Bob Dylan, which, following 1997's 'Time Out of Mind' and 2001's 'Love and Theft', brings to a conclusion the perfect trilogy


Bobby McGees (2006)


...Yes Please!
Charismatically twee anti-folk on debut EP from new British-band, the ukelele-playing Bobby McGees


Bonnie Prince Billy (2006)


The Letting Go
Excellent and surprisingly hopeful new album about upbringing, love and disappointment, recorded in Reykjavik in Iceland, by epic balladeer Will Oldham, under his now regular nom de plume of Bonnie 'Prince' Billy


Boozed (2006)


Tight Pants
Derivative, but enthusiastic first album from young five piece German group Boozed with a Scandinavian hard rock obsession


Bouncing Souls (2003)


Anchors Aweigh
Seventh full-length release from New Jersey punks, Bouncing Souls, which finds them reaching a new found maturity without losing their youthful liveliness


Boxcar Preachers (2006)


Auto-body Experience
Patchy second album from old fashioned-sounding Texan-based rockers, the Boxcar Preachers


Boyfriends (2006)


Adult Acne
Surprisingly funk and reggae-influenced second single from rising London band the Boyfriends


Breaks Co-op (2006)


Sound Inside
Debut album from harmonic pop trio Breaks Co-op, who have been bestsllers in their native New Zealand and include Radio 1's Zane Lowe among their number


Broadcast (2006)


The Future Crayon
Largely instrumental 18 track compilation of EP B-sides and other obscurities from much acclaimed Birmingham-based electro-pop act Broadcast, which will appeal strictly to completist and fans of the band's more experimental side


Brookhaven (2006)


Transitive Verses
Largely instrumental electronica-influenced rock from Oakland, California collective Brookhaven


Brought Low (2006)


Right On Time
Likeable second album from Queen-based quartet Brought Low, who owe a large debt to both Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Rolling Stones


Burns Out Bright (2006)


Save Yourself A Lifetime
Disappointing , unremarkable hardcore on first album from Burns out Bright, which follows on from their debut EP 'Distance and Darkness' of a couple of years ago


Bush Chemists (2006)


Raw Raw Dub
Reggae-inspired dub on instantly classic latest album from durable British group the Bush Chemists


Butterflies Of Love (2006)


Orbit Around You
Infectious Americana only available on 7 inch from Connecticut-based group the Butterflies of Love, who recently headlined the last night of the Fortuna Pop label's 10th anniversary celebrations


Cardboard Radio (2006)


Different Like Everybody Else
Up-beat and entertaining punk pop from Libertines soundalikes, Cardboard Radio


Casiotone For The Painfully Alone (2006)


Etiquette
Bleak, but beautiful and accomplished fourth album from Casiotone for the Painfully Alone, the nom de plume for keyboardist and singer-songwriter Owen Ashworth


Cat Box Quartet (2006)


Running Uphill
Strangely magnetic electronica from jovial Copenhagen-based experimentalists the Cat Box Quartet


Catfish Haven (2006)


Please Come Back
Raucous, thoroughly enjoyable blues rock on mini-album from noisy Chicago-based trio, Catfish Haven


Chameleons (2002)


This Never Ending Now
Collection of 12 re-recorded Chameleons classics, largely taken from their first 3 albums, which takes away the hardness of the originals, but that loses none of their power


Champion Kickboxer (2006)


Perforations
Perfect pop music on debut album from Sheffield band Champion Kickboxer, whose sense melody, clever hooks and lyrics have similarities with Blur, Pulp and the Kinks


Chapter Xiii (2006)


Dream Salvation
Unimaginative heavy metal on first album from new British band, Chapter XIII


Charade (2006)


A Real Life Drama
Solid indiepop on new album from Swedish indiepop trio the Charade, which includes in its line-up former members of the Shermans and Happydeadmen


Charlatans (2006)


Simpatico
Diverse new offering from one time Madchester/Brit-pop indie legends, the Charlatans


Charlie Dore (2006)


Cuckoo Hill
Surprisingly strong and catchy orientated pop-rock from under-rated singer-songwriter Charlie Dore, best known previously for having a minor hit with her 1979 single 'Pilot of the Airwaves'


Charlotte Gainsbourg (2006)


5 : 55
Distinctive debut album from stand out French actress Charlotte Gainsbourg, the daughter of the infamous singer/songwriter Serge Gainsbourg and acrtess and singer Jane Birkin


Chicago Underground Duo (2006)


In Praise Of Shadows
Venemous and tribal-sounding freeform jazz on fourth album from the Chicago Underground Duo


Chinook (2006)


Answering
Tongue-in-cheek modern street folk on new mini album from Chinook, the nom de plume of Birmingham-based singer/songwriter and storyteller Ed Aston


Chris Brown (2006)


Now That You're Fed
Quality pop on debut album from award winning independent film maker, in demand session musician and anonymously named, but highly gifted solo artist Chris Brown


City And Colour (2006)


Save Your Scissors
Surprisingly uninspiring new single from the City and the Colour, the solo project of Alexisonfire's Dallas Green


Clayhill (2006)


One Nerve
Impressive new download only single from Clayhill, the current project of former Sunhouse singer Gavin Clark, and guitarist Ted Barnes and double bassist Ali Friend , both of whom used to play with Beth Orton.


Clayhill (2006)


Mine At Last
Elegant and husky gentle guitar rock on fourth album from Clayhill, the group of ex Beth Orton guitarist and bassist Ted Barnes and Al Friend and former Sunhouse sinher Gavin Clark


Client (2003)


Client
Infectious and highly danceable debut album from girl duo Client, which "will please any early 80's syn pop fan"


Clive Gregson And Christine Collister (2006)


Home And Away
Re-release of long unavailable live folk/rock classic from Clive Gregson and Christine Collister, which came out originally in 1987


Comets On Fire (2006)


Avatar
70's inspired psychedelic and free-folk inspired rock on fourth album from much acclaimed Californian group Comets on Fire


Controller. Controller (2006)


X-amounts
Absolutely dreadful new wave retro from Canadian band Conrtoller.Controller, which regrettably has been made with the support of the Canada Music Fund


Coral (2002)


Coral
"Contemporary and eclectic" and remarkably "self-assured debut" from the much acclaimed the Coral


Cosmic Rough Riders (2006)


The Stars Look Different From Down Here
Eclectic and near perfect new album from former Poptones signing the Cosmic Rough Riders


Crimea (2006)


White Russian Galaxy
Full-blown, mind-tingling new single from epic rockers the Crimea


Dan Sartain (2006)


Dan Sartain Vs The Serpientes
Stunning lo-fi rock 'n' roll on debut album from Alabama born 23 year old multi instrumentalist, Dan Sartain


Daniel Wylie (2006)


The High Cost Of Happiness
Sunny-sounding, powerful third solo album from former Cosmic Rough Riders frontman, Daniel Wylie


Dashboard Confessional (2003)


Mark A Mission A Brand A Scar
"Stunning and affecting" third album, which finds Dashboard Confessional ", marking a move away from the simple acoustic emo of previous records...and towards a fuller, more upbeat sound"


Dawn Of The Replicants (2006)


Fangs
Quirky fifth album from experimental Scots-based rockers, Dawn of the Replicants


Dawn Of The Replicants (2006)


Bust The Trunk - The Singles
Brilliant singles retrospective from equal parts Magoo, Half Man Half Biscuit and Roxy Music-inspired quirky, psychedelic pop rockers Dawn of the Replicants, released by SL Records to celebrate their 10 years together


Deadboy And The Elephantmen (2006)


We Are Night Sky
Swaggering, thrashing rock from new act Deadboy and the Elephantmen, which quickly establishes itself as being "possibly the best rock album released so far this year"


Dears (2006)


Gang Of Losers
Britpop-influenced second album from much hyped Canadian rockers, the Dears


Death By Stereo (2003)


Into The Valley Of Death
Occasionally repetitive, but constantly "sharp" and "melodic" hardcore from Southern California rockers, Death in Stereo, back with a third album


Death Of Fashion (2006)


Hello Movement
First album from 80's influenced New York namd Death of Fashion, which will appeal to both old and young new wave fans


Declan O' Rourke (2006)


Since Kyabram
Unique melodic pop/rock on debut album from Australian-raised but now Irish-based singer-songwriter Declan O' Rourke


Destroyer (2006)


Destroyer's Rubies
Compelling and forceful new album from Destroyer, the moniker of part-time New Pornographer and full-time solo artist Dan Bejar


Divine Comedy (2006)


To Die A Virgin
Nostalgic and dramatic second single from the Divine Comedy's new album, 'Victory for the Comic Muse'


Divine Comedy (2006)


Victory For The Comic Muse
Impressive and diverse latest album from the Divine Comedy


Divine Comedy (2006)


Diva Lady
Comeback single from the Divine Comedy, back after a long absence which recalls New Order


Don Mescall (2006)


Innocent Run
Stunning debut album from Southern Irish singer-songwriter and major new talent Don Mescall, who has had his material covered by Richie Havens in the past


Donnas (2001)


40 Boys In 40 Nights
All girl gang The Donnas are from the same musical mould as the seventies group The Runaways, and similarly combine together street smart sassiness and feistiness with a deep rooted love of glam rock


Dozer (2006)


Through The Eyes Of Heathens
Thunderous fourth album from long-serving stoner rock act Dozer


Drips (2006)


16 ,16, Six
Impressive new wave punk on second single from the Drips, which features in its line-up member of both the Bronx and the Distillers


Dualers (2006)


The Melting Pot
Excellent, self-funded collection of ska and reggae from self-funded London band the Dualars, who draw favourable comparisons with the likes of the Specials, the Skatalites, the Beat, and Madness


Dub Trio (2006)


New Heavy
Unfocused second offering from Ruts-inspired New York rockers the Dub Trio


Early Years (2006)


So Far Gone
Effects-laden epic-sounding second single from London based band the Early Years, which promises well for their forthcoming debut album


East River Pipe (2006)


What Are You On ?
Bleakly humorous latest album from New York's East River Pipe, the project of one-time homeless alcoholic FW Cornog


Echo And The Bunnymen (2006)


Me, I'm All Smiles
Fantastic live album, recorded at the Shepherd's Bush Empire last year, from the ever durable Echo and the Bunnymen, and which features a selection of classic singles and also some of their more obscure numbers


Echo And The Bunnymen (2006)


Scissors In The Sand
Enjoyable new single from Echo and the Bunnymen, the title songs of which was one the highlight tracks from their last album 'Siberia'


Edgar Jones And The Joneses (2006)


More Than You've Ever Had
Soulful new single from former Stairs frontman and bassist, Edgar Jones


Editors (2006)


Blood
Latest single from the Editors'bestselling album The Back Room', which has been issued for the second time


Editors (2006)


All Sparks
Latest single from the Editors' bestselling debut album 'The Back Room'


Eighteenth Day Of May (2006)


Cold Early Morning
Psychedelic and 60's inspired folk rock on latest single from the much acclaimed Eighteenth Day of May


Eighties Matchbox B Line Disaster (2002)


Horse Of The Dog
"10 track, 25-minute testimony to all things heavy, sleazy and downright rock n roll" on debut album from Brighton five piece, Eighties Matchbox B-line Disaster


Electric Cinema (2006)


Heat Exchange
Dreamy and epic debut single from creative and promising new British act the Electric Cinema


Ensemble (2006)


Ensemble
Powerful second album from Toulouse-based electro artist Ensemble, which features collaborations with both Lou Barlow and Cat Power


Envelopes (2006)


Free Jazz
Brilliantly odd-ball techno-pop mish mash from rising art rockers Envelopes


Envy (2006)


Insomniac Doze
Fantastic hardcore post rock on latest album from long running Japanese band Envy, released on Mogwai's Rock Action Records


Erasure (2006)


Union Street
Pleasant collection of acoustic reworkings of some of their old songs on new album from Erasure


Evil Beaver (2006)


Models Of Virtue
Minimalistic, but powerful new EP from Chicago-based punk drum 'n' bass duo Evil Beaver


Evon Brennan (2006)


Small Mercies
Autobiographical debut album from Irish-born singer-songwriter and outstanding major new talent, Evon Brennan


Exploders (2006)


Exploders
Adventurous and explosive garage rock on debut album from new Australian trio the Exploders


Extra Golden (2006)


Ok Oyot System
First-rate collaboration between Washington DC-based funk rockers Golden and Kenyan group Orchestra Extra Solar Africa


Feist (2023)


Multitudes
Evocative but reflective latest album from Canadian singer-songwriter Feist


Fence Kitchen (2006)


Beading A Rook
Dull and uninspiring freeform jazz from New England art rock project, Fence Kitchen


Field Music (2006)


Write Your Own History
Fantastic collection of B-sides and rarities from Sunderland-based indie poppers Field Music


Fightstar (2006)


They Like You Better When You Were Dead
Catchy, pretension-free American debut release from ex-Busted frontman Charlie Simpson's new emo band, Fightstar


Firebug (2006)


End Of The World
New single from Californian four piece Fire Bug, which recalls both PJ Harvey and the Throwing Muses


Five Horse Johnson (2006)


The Mystery Spot
Intriguing shift of direction on sixth album from Toledo-based muscular blues rockers Five Horse Johnson


Fivemiledrive (2006)


Houston We Have A Pop Song
Exciting debut EP from Portsmouth-based thrash pop quintet Fivemiledrive


Flaming Lips (2006)


At War With The Mystics
Life-affirming eleventh album from the bestselling Flaming Lips, which takes its inspiration from 70's hard rock and psychedelic funk


Foo Fighters (2002)


One By One
Enjoyable fourth album from the Foo Fighters, which, while much of the energy of the band's previous three albums, has been given a new "sharper, rockier edge"


Forest Giants (2006)


Welcome To The Mid-West
Brilliantly catchy pop on new album from Forest Giants, the latest release of the Lancaster-based Cherryade Records


Forest Giants (2006)


Planes Fly Overhead
Keyboard-heavy indie rock with a heavy Hefner influence from British alternative rockers the Forest Giants


Forward Russia (2006)


Give Me A Wall
Confusing debut album from such acclaimed spiky indie rockers, Forward Russia


Four Day Hombre (2006)


Don't Go Gently
Timeless-sounding latest single from Yorkshire rockers Four Day hombre, who draw likenesses with the Shins and Elbow


Frances Mckee (2006)


Sunny Moon
Sombre, but rewarding debut solo album from former Vaselines and Suckle frontwoman, Frances McKee


Frank Turner (2006)


Campfire Punkrock
Effective folk punk on new EP from former Million dead frontman Frank Turner


Free Diamonds (2006)


There Should Be More Dancing
Punchy, upbeat pop which seems absolutely born to play live from new Newcastle group, Free Diamonds


Gentlemen Losers (2006)


Gentlemen Losers
Undemanding and over laidback electropop on debut album from Finnish duo, the Gentlemen Losers


George Byrne (2006)


Foreign Water
Impressively mellow debut album from Sydney-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist George Byrne


Ghosty (2006)


Grow Up Or Sleep In
First-rate psychedelic pop on debut album from Kansas group Ghosty, which includes a guest appearance from the Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne


Gina Villalobos (2006)


Miles Away
Outstanding and harmonic second album from highly-acclaimed singer-songwriter and Americana artist, Gina Villalobos


Girl From Headquarters (2006)


Girl From Headquarters
Impressively packaged art rock on Bristol's Dulcet Thud label from new art rock act the Girl from Headquarters



Glenn Kotche (2006)


Mobile
Eclectic and diverse third solo album from Wilco member and "one of the world's greatest percussionists", Glenn Kotche


Golden Rough (2002)


Provenance
Well crafted third album from Australia's Golden Rough which finds them "moving away from the country-rock twang of their first two albums,replacing it with layered keyboards, vocals, strings and horns"


Gomez (2006)


How We Operate
Self-deprecatingly, but excellent comeback album of sorts from the under rated and out-of-fashion Gomex


Good Riddance (2006)


My Republic
Fantastic and as usual uncompromising new album from California-based socially-conscious hardcore punks Good Riddance


Gorillaz (2006)


Kids With Guns
Dubby and moody latest single from Gorillaz


Grandmaster Gareth (2006)


The Party Sounds Of Grandmaster Gareth
Marvellous second collection of minute long melodies, the frontman with nine piece Bimingham collective, Misty's Big Adventure


Greatdayforup (2006)


Flores De Sangre
Strong but formulaic stoner rock from new American group, Greatdayforup


Greg Graffin (2006)


Cold As The Clay
Heartfelt folk rock on debut solo album from Bad Religion singer Greg Graffin, which stands out in the current crop of punk/rock/hardcore acts with acoustic side projects


Gregory Darling (2006)


Shell
Impressive pop album from singer, songer and pianist Gregory Darling, which draws likenesses with the solo Paul McCartney, and finds hinm duetting with Julian Lennon


Gregory Darling (2006)


That'll Be The Day
Impressively melodic new single from Gregory Darling, who has co-written songs with Julian Lennon and has also been a member of his touring band


Gum (2006)


Seven Feeble Alibis
Well-performed, but unadventurous in spirit alt. country on second release from Glaswegian group Gum


Guttermouth (2003)


Scholarship In Punk
Latest sample of hilarity from "punk's most joyful band", Guttermouth


Heavens (2006)


Patent Pending
Surprising Joy Division-inspired debut album from Heavens, the collaboration of Alkaline Trio frontman Matt Skiba and F-Minus guitarirst Joe Steinbrick


Hefner (2006)


Catfight
Enjoyable 43 track double CD compilation of unreleased material from much missed indiepop group, Hefner


Hefner (2006)


The Best Of 1996 - 2002
Excellent compilation CD from London-based guitar band Hefner, who were at one point the biggest small band in britain


Helene (2006)


Routines
Musically diverse, evocative second album from North London-based band Helene, produced by former Cocteau Twins member Simon Raymonde


Hepburns (2006)


Deciphering Linear A
Enjoyably straight-forward indiepop on new single from Welsh band the Hepburns, which has been released on both 7” vinyl and a 3” CD within the same package


Hey Negrita (2006)


Nine To Five
Surprisingly disappointing latest single from their 'The Buzz Above' from London-based Americana/blues rockers, Hey Negrita


Hey Negrita (2006)


Can't Walk Away
Dark, but rewarding new single from London-based bluesy Americana outfit Hey Negrita, which precludes their forthcoming second album


Hey Negrita (2006)


The Buzz Above
Melancholic, but powerful and rewarding second album from outstanding London-based Americana /blues outfit Hey Negrita


Hey Negrita (2006)


Abandon Ship
Impressive latest EP from London-based Americana/blues outfit Hey Negrita , which is drawn from their just released second album 'The Buzz Above'


High Strung (2003)


These Are The Good Times
Solid "hardhitting guitar crunch and energetic vocals" on debut album from "quartet of cheeky chappies from Detroit"


Holy Mountain (2006)


Enemies
Awakward, unimaginative political hardcore from American punks, Holy Mountain


Hope Of The States (2006)


Sing It Out
Anthemic second single from the Hope of the States from their just released new album, 'Left'


Hope Of The States (2006)


Left
Anthemic and elegant second album from the much acclaimed Hope of the States


Hope Of The States (2006)


Blood Meridian
Very limited new 10" single from the Hope of the States, which serves as a preview for their second album which is due out later this year


Hope Of The States (2003)


Black Dollar Bills
Impressive limited edition debut single from new Chichester group Hope of the States, who "sound like a second generation Slowdive"


Howlin' Rain (2006)


Howlin' Rain
Psyschedelic good time debut album from Howlin' Rain, the side project of Comets on Fire front man Ethan Miller and Sunburned Hand of the Man drummer Jon Molony


Howling Bells (2006)


Wishing Stone
Powerful new single from Australian band Howling Bells, making their debut UK release


Huge Shark (2023)


Everything
Operatic electro-pop on impressive debut album from Huge Shark, the project of enigmatic Californian singer-songwriter Valerie Polichar


Ichinchilla (2006)


Record Player
Appealing 80's-sounding Euro pop from new band, Ichinchilla


Iliketrains (2006)


Terra Nova
Innovative third single from thoughtful Leeds band iLiKETRAiNS, which takes its inspiration from Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the Antarctic


Iliketrains (2006)


Progress Reform
Sweeping epic-sounding debut mini-album, which comprises together their singles-to-date from thoughtful Leeds group, iLiKETRAiNS, whose lyrics concentrate on stories on the sidelines of history


I'm Not A Gun (2006)


We Think As Instruments
Inoffensive, but unremarkable jazz rock from I Am Not A Gun, the project of John Tejada and Takeshi Nishimoto


Immediate (2006)


In Towers And Clouds
Unimaginative, early 80's influenced art rock on debut album from new Dublin four-piece the Immediate


Iowa Super Soccer (2006)


Iowa Super Soccer
Charming acoustic lovely lightweight shoegazing pop which recalls early Sarah records material on debut EP from Polish group, Iowa Super Soccer


James Apollo (2006)


Good Grief
Flawed, but ultimately impressive Americana from new singer-songwriter which will appeal to fans of 16 Horsepower, Giant Sand and Calexico


James Macdonald (2006)


Naked Soul
More minimalistic in tone third solo album from Sydney-based singer-songwriter James MacDonald, but which still maintains the gorgeous melodies and sweet vocals that he has become renowned for


Jason Mcniff (2006)


Another Man
Refreshing and surprisingly appealing third album from Dylan-fixated singer-songwriter Jason McNiff


Jim Moray (2006)


Jim Moray
Second album from award winning folk singer Jim Moray, which sounds better live than on record


Jim Reid (2006)


Dead End Kids
Excellent second solo CD single from former Jesus and Mary Chain member, Jim Reid


John Maus (2006)


Songs
Odd retro new wave on debut album from singer-songwriter John Maus, who has previously collaborated with both Ariel Pink and the Animal Collective


Johnny Panic (2006)


Happy Together
Catcny new doube "A sided" single from London rockers Johnny Panic, who have the potential to be one of gthe next big British rock bands


Joker Five Speed (2006)


Rock'N'Roll Is A Motherfucker
Farewell album from good time New York-based sing-a-long soft metal rockers, Joker Five Speed


Jon Langford (2006)


Gold Brick
Unimpressive solo album from former Mekon Jon Langford, who has turned to alt. country for inspiration


Juana Molina (2006)


Son
Excellent lo-fi electronic folk rock from former Argentinian chat-show host and comedian, Juana Molina


Kaiser Chiefs (2024)


Kaiser Chiefs' Easy Eighth Album
Eclectic and crowd-pleasing eighth album from Kaiser Chiefs, which combines retro-disco dance tracks with electronica, rock and indie-pop


Kelley Stoltz (2006)


The Sun Comes Through
Lo-fi, but sunny-sounding indie rock from recent Sub Pop signing Kelley Stoltz


Kelman (2006)


The Heart Is A Useless Ally
More upbeat sounding second single from London-based melancholists Kelman, the first to feature new keyboardist Paul Ragsdale


Kevin Coyne (2006)


Underground
Poignant and versatile posthumously released final album from ever durable British singer-songwriter Kevin Coyne


Kid606 (2006)


Pretty Girls Make Raves
Compulsive, highly danceable breakcore electro from Oakland, California's Kid606, the alias of musician Miguel Depedro, released on his own Tigerbeat6 Records


Kieran Hebden And Steve Reid (2006)


Exchange Sessions
Intriguing collaboation between leading electronica act Kieran Hebdon aka Four Tet and 62 year old jazz artist Steve Reid


Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble (2006)


Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Horror-inspired, but ultimately dull lounge music from experimental sextet the Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble


King Biscuit Time (2006)


Black Gold
Superior second album from former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason, under his King Biscuit Time moniker, which proves reminiscent of both Pink Floyd and Sonic Youth


King Biscuit Time (2006)


Kwangchow
Multi-formatted latest single from former Beta Band star Steve Mason's latest band King Biscuit Time, which proceeds their forthcoming album 'Black Gold'


King Blues (2006)


Under The Fog
Politically hard leftwing debut album from new London band the King Blues, which proves to be an intriguing mix of reggae, ska and punk rock


King Creosote (2006)


Not One Bit Ashamed
New single from the acclaimed King Creosote, who seems to take most of his inspirtion from the under-rated Chris Knox


Knievel (2002)


Name Rings A Bell
Immaculate and totally unique dreamy pop on third album from Sydney-based trio, which grows with each subsequent new listening


Kraftwerk (2003)


Tour De France Soundtracks
First album in 17 years from German electro-pioneers Kraftwerk finds them celebrating the world's toughest cycle race and remaining "a power house still to be reckoned with"


Latterman (2006)


We Are Still Alive
Catchy third full length album in four years from enthusiastic emo punks Latterman, who show no signs with this record of letting up or slowing down


Laufey (2023)


Bewitched
Stylish blend of blend of contemporary jazz and pop on second album from classically-trained Icelandic-Chinese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Laufey


Lawrence Arms (2006)


Oh Calcutta !
Worth-the-wait follow-up from thought-provoking punks the Lawrence Arms to 'The Greatest Story Ever Told', their groundbreaking last album of three years ago


Le Sport (2006)


Euro Deluxe Dance Party
Unconvincing debut album from much acclaimed and hyped Stockholm duo Le Sport


Les Incompetents (2006)


How It All Went Wrong
Tongue-in-cheek lyrically-inspired rock from British band and humorists, Les Incompetents


Liam Frost (2006)


Mourners Of St Pauls
Breathtaking second single from young Mancurian singer Liam Frost, who is is already being mentioned in the same breath as Damon Gough, Stephen Fretwell, Elbow's Guy Garvey and I am Kloot's Johnny Bramwell


Liam Frost And The Slowdown Family (2006)


Show Me How The Spectres Dance
Haunting, totally vital debut album from Mancurians Liam Frost and the Slowdown Family, who instantly on this prove a match for more established local contemporaries, such as Stephen Fretwell, I am Kloot, Badly Drawn Boy and Elbow


Lily Allen (2006)


Smile
Middle-of-the-road second single from Lily Allen, whose Dad Keith gace the world 'Vindaloo' and sung with New Order


Lily Allen (2006)


Alright, Still
Unpleasant, disturbing-in-attitude reggae-influenced debut album from the much hyped Lily Allen, the daughter of actor and television star\Keith Allen


Lily Allen (2006)


Ldn
Dislikeable cod reggae on latest single from the much hyped Lily Allen


Linda Mclean (2006)


No Language
Engaging and tuneful folk rock on second album from diverse Northern Ontario-based singer-songwriter, Linda McLean


Little Killers (2006)


A Real Good One
Ferocious garage rock on second album from new York punks the Little Killers


Little Willies (2006)


Little Willies
Debut album from easy listening supergroup the Little Willies, whom include in their line-up Norah Jones


Loft (2006)


Model Village / Rickety Frame
Limited edition excellent new single from early Creation signing the Loft, their first in over two decades


Lords (2006)


This Ain't A Love Thing, It's A Hate Thing
Sometimes exhilirating, sometimes pedestrian guitar rock from British band Lords


Lou Reed (2003)


NYC Man The Ultimate Collection
Timely, frequently surprising reappraisal of Lou Reed's lengthy career, with tracks chosen and remastered by Reed himself


Love Equals Death (2006)


Nightmerica
Impressively trashy punk rock which recollects both Billy Idol and Anti Flag from recent Fat Wreck signings Love Equals Death


Love Is All (2006)


Nine Times That Same Song
Chaotic, but likeable new wave influenced debut album from Swedish group Love is All, which recalls both Altered Images and the Sugarcubes


Love Is All (2006)


Busy Doing Nothing
Thrashy riot girl-inspired indiepop on debut UK single from Gothenburg-based five piece Love is All


Lucksmiths (2006)


A Hiccup In Your Happiness
Appealing new EP from durable Australian indiepop trio the Lucksmiths, which features several exlusive and previously unreleased tracks


Lupen Crook (2006)


Accidents Occur Whilst Sleeping
Hauntingly distinctive and theatrical art rock on debut album from Chatham-based singer-songwriter, Lupen Crook


Lupen Crook (2006)


Love 80
Scary, but appealing third single from much acclaimed singer-songwriter Lupen Crook


Luxembourg (2006)


We Only Stayed Together For The Kids
Compelling and confident third single from Luxembourg, who recently played a London gig which included Morrissey in the audience


Madness (2023)


Theatre Of The Absurd Presents C'est La Vie
Often dark and pessimistic concept album from Madness about the state of our planet


Magoo (2006)


The All Amusement Electric Arcade
Eclectic collection of electronic inspired indie rock from Norwich-based collective and former Pennyblackmusic Band Night headliners, Magoo


Mansun (2006)


Legacy : The Best Of Mansun
Greatest Hits collection from bestselling 90's Britpoppers, Mansun


Maps (2006)


Lost My Soul
Limited to 1000 copies second release from Australian indiepop group Maps


Marine Research (2022)


John Peel 18.05.99
Post-Heavenly/Talulah Gosh band Marine Research's only recorded session for John Peel gloriously presented as a stunning two-single package


Mark Joseph (2006)


Bringing Back Those Memories
Download only reissue of Mark Joseph’s 2004 single ‘Bringing Back Those Memories’, re-released to coincide with the 40th anniversary of England's 1966 World Cup victory. but which proves to be far more than just another football song


Mark Morrison (2006)


Innocent Man
Egocentric and disappointing new single from rapper Mark Morrison, which finds him laying to waste his talent


Marky Ramone (2006)


Start Of The Century
Excellent value for money double CD from Ramones drummer Marky Ramone, which compiles tofether nearly all his work with his late 90's band the Intruders, and also some of the Ramones' best known songs recorded live on tour in Mexico in 2005


Matthew Sweet And Susanna Hoffs (2006)


Under The Covers Vol. 1
Fantastic, inspired collection of 60's and early 70's covers from the under-rated Matthew Sweet and Bangles singer Susanna Hoffs


Mazarin (2006)


We're Already There
Enjoyable pyschedelia from Philadelphia band Mazarin who include the Flaming Lips, early Mercury Rev and My Bloody Valentine among their influences


Melmac (2006)


Melmac
Imaginative and thoughtful second full-length album from Parisian instrumental post rock/electronica duo Melmac


Michael Carpenter And Kings (2003)


Kings Rd Works
Excellent Byrds, Beatles and Costello-influenced power pop from always versatile Australian singer-songwriter and producer, Michael Carpenter


Midlake (2006)


The Trials Of Van Occupanther
Middle-of-the-road and often dated-sounding second album from Texan-based rockers, Midlake


Mike Badger And Friends (2006)


Lo-fi Excursions
Fine compilation of solo and self-released recordings from former La's member Mike Badger


Model Morning (2006)


Your Worst Enemy
Stunning six-song debut EP from new British-based shoegazing band Model Morning


Mogwai (2006)


Travel Is Dangerous
Latest single to be taken from Mogwai's fifth album 'Mr Beast' which also includes four previously unreleased tracks


Mojave 3 (2006)


Breaking the Ice
Snappily-played and harmonic new single from Mojave 3 which comes from their recently released album, 'Puzzles Like You'


Mojave 3 (2006)


Puzzles Like You
Over commercial and poppy fifth album from Mojave 3, the current band of former Slowdive members Neil Halstead and Rahcel Goswell


Moneen (2006)


The Red Tree
Excellent new record from pioneering Canadian emo rockers Moneen, who with this debut album prove to be leaders of their genre


Morning After Girls (2006)


Shadows Evolve
Long awaited debut UK album from Australian guitar rockers, the Morning After Girls


Morning After Girls (2006)


Hi Skies
Debut British single from Melbourne band the Morning After Girls, which recalls bands such as the Jesus and Mary Chain, the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and classic the Stooges


Morning After Girls (2006)


Run For Our Lives
Impressive latest EP from Australian quintet the Morning After Girls


Morning Runner (2006)


Wilderness Is Paradise Now
Debut album from much hyped Reading band Morning Runner, who were allegedly an influence on Coldplay's 'X and Y' album


Morrissey (2006)


Ringleader Of The Tormentors
Groundbreaking eighth solo album from Morrissey, which quickly establishes itself as one the best of his career


Morrissey (2006)


You Have Killed Me
Fine first single from his new album 'Ringleader of the Tormentors' from Morrissey


Morrissey (2006)


In The Future When All's Well
Happy-sounding third single from his much acclaimed comeback album ‘Ringleaders of the Tormentors’ for Morrissey


Morrissey (2006)


Youngest Was The Most Loved
Excellent new Morrisey single, which includes two previously unreleased tracks


Mourning After (2006)


Happy Endings Make You Weak
Debut EP from London band the Mourning After with strong heavy American punk influence


Mundane Music / Sanjuro 77 (2006)


Catch Of The Day 1
Excellent split single with fantastic hand made packaging on debut release from promising new limited edition label, Kipper Records


Mutts (2006)


I Us We You
Completely unoriginal, but thoroughly enjoyable Stooges-inspired rock from British-based garage punks the Mutts


Nalle (2006)


By Chance Upon Waking
Innocent and child-like sounding experimental folk on first album from Glaswegian-based part Finnish group, Nalle


Navaro (2006)


High Wind
Overtly sentimenal and uninspiring new debut single from London-based trio, Navaro


Nebula (2006)


Apollo
Exceptional stoner rock from California-based three-piece Nebula, which recollects both Rory Gallagher and Slade


Neil Young (2006)


Living With War
Anthemic and heartfelt powerful new album of anti war, anti Bush numbers from Neil Young, which recalls his work with Crazy Horse


Neil Young And Crazy Horse (2003)


Greendale
Controversial slow-burning new concept album from Neil Young, set in an imaginary township, which proves to get stronger with each new listening


New Amsterdams (2006)


Story Like A Scar
Eclectic and timeless first album from the New Amsterdams, the new band of former Get-Up Kids front man Matt Prior


Nick Cave And Warren Ellis (2006)


The Proposition Soundtrack
Beautiful-sounding soundtrack from Nick Cave and Warren Ellis written to accompany the recently-released new Australian western 'The Proposition' for which Cave also wrote the script


Nina Nastasia (2006)


On Leaving
Sparse, unconventionally alluring Steven Albini-produce album from American-based singer-songwriter Nina Nastasia, who included the late John Peel amongst her fans


Nivens (2006)


From A Northumbrian Mining Village Comes The Sound
Fantastic compilation on Berlin's Firestation Records of long lost 80's indiepop group Nivens, which sounds like a cross between vintage Brilliant Corners and Postcard-era Orange Juice


Nofx (2006)


Wolves In Wolves' Clothing
Political, but enetertaining eleventh album from bestselling Californian punks Nofx


None More Black (2006)


This Is Satire
Frustrating third album from rock 'n' roll and country influenced punks, None More Black


Now (2006)


Frisbee Hot Pot
Slow-burning, but eclectic indie rock from East London-based collective Now who fuse together elements of krautrock, jazz, lo-fi and synth pop


On Offs (2006)


Wrong Upstairs
Impressive Bernard Butler-produced second single from new Northampton three piece the On Offs


One Toy Soldier (2006)


Needles The Miracle Boy
Debut single from new Northampton band One Toy Soldier, which will appeal to fans of bands such as the Others and the Rakes


Organ (2006)


Grab That Gun
Atmospheric, sexually ambiguous debut album from Canadian all girl group the Organ, which recolleects early 80's pop new wave bands such as the Passions and Martha and the Muffins


Organ (2006)


Brother
Haunting third single from Vancouver all-girl new wave five-piece the Organ, shortly about to release their debut album in the UK


Organ (2006)


Memorize The City
Atmospheric and ambiguous latest single, re-released from last year, from Vancouver-based all-girl five piece, the Organ


Our Brother The Native (2006)


Tooth And Claw
Challenging, but rewarding debut album from young American band Our Brother the Native, the latest signings to eclectic Brighton label Fat Cat


Pacific Ocean Fire (2006)


From The Station To The Church We Are Under The Same Stars
Bright sing-a-long Americana on second album from the Leicester-based Pacific Ocean Fire, who draw comparisons with both the Broken Family Band and the Akron/Family


Pacific Ocean Fire / Don's Mobile Barbers (2006)


Staying In On Christmas Eve / Christmas In Birstall
Appealing split EP from likeable new British Americana acts, Pacific Ocean Fire and Don's Mobile Barbers


Palace Fires (2006)


Nothing Comes Close
Dreamy-sounding latest single, which recalls both the young Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake, from the strongly recommended Palace Fires


Pale Man Made (2001)


The Future Shape of..
The first full length outing from Newcastle’s Pale Man Made doesn’t see them resting on their laurels after their well-received 'Inchberry' EP. Leaving behind the desire to fall into motorik locked gr


Paula Kelley (2006)


Some Sucker's Life Part1
Versatile collection of demos and lost recordings spanning from the early 90's to the current day from American musician and singer-songwriter, Paula Kelley


Pearl Jam (2003)


Riot Act
"Indispensable" new album from the mcuh maligned kings of Seattle grunge, Pearl Jam


Pet Shop Boys (2006)


I'm With Stupid
Poppy new single from the Pet Shop Boys, which serves as a taster for their forthcoming new album 'Fundamental'


Pet Shop Boys (2006)


Fundamental
Elegant and appealing Trevor Horn-produced ninth album from the ever reliable the Pet Shop Boys


Phonesca (2019)


Between a Dream
Fabulous 80's-influenced electronica on debut album from Phonesca, the project of Bristol-based synth artist Matthew O'Connor


Phonseca (2019)


Between a Dream
Fabulous 80's-influenced electronica on debut album from Phonesca, the project of Bristol-based synth artist Matthew O'Connor


Plastic Constellations (2006)


Crusades
Unoriginal-sounding second album from Fugazi-imitators, the Plastic Constellations


Pointed Sticks (2006)


Waiting For The Real Thing
Excellent compilation from unfortunately long lost Canadian punks, Pinted Stciks, who were befirefly signed to Stiff Records in the late 1970's



Polaris (2006)


Polaris
Over indulgent and drawn out second album from durable Leeds band Polaris


Polysics (2006)


Now Is The Time
Quirky old school new wave from young Japanese four piece the Polysics


Prefects (2006)


Live 1978 The Co-Op Suite Birmingham
Intriguing recording from until now forgotten Birmingham punks the Prefects, who return from obscurity with this live album which was recorded upon a 1978 tour with the Slits and the Buzzcocks


Primal Scream (2006)


Riot City Blues
Excellent country-blues influenced eighth album from Primal Scream, back after a four year break from recording


Primal Scream (2006)


Country Girl
First single from their new 'Riot City Blues' album for Primal Scream, which is accompanied by a controversial video


Primal Scream (2002)


Evil Heat
"Original" seventh album, which includes a guest appearance from the Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim Reid, from the diverse and always impressive Primal Scream


Professionals (2006)


Best Of The Professionals
Welcome retrospective of the Professionals, Steve Jones and Paul Cook's flawed but often unfairly maligned follow-up to the Sex Pistols


Protest The Hero (2006)


Kezia
Intensely ferocious and exciting hard rock on debut album from young American speed metal group, Protest the Hero


Puressence (2002)


Planet Helpless
Third album from Manchester's perennial 'nearly men'.


Q Without U (2006)


Slow Clap
Enjoyable first single from their forthcoming debut album from Glaswegian art-pop-rockers Q Without U


Queens Of The Stone Age (2002)


Songs For The Deaf
Instantly classic third album from stoner rock supergroup, Queens of the Stone Age, which finds former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, back behind the drum kit for the first time in eight years


R. dyer (2022)


Little Victories
Quirky and innovative debut album from Brighton-based multi-instrumentalist, experimental songwriter and performance artist R.dyer


Rainer (2006)


17 Miracles - The Best Of Rainer
Timmeless best of collection from late American folk singer Rainer Ptacek, who died from cancer aged 46 in 1997


Ralfe Band (2006)


Women Of Japan
Quirky folk rock from British surrealists the Ralfe Band on third single to be taken from their 'Swords' album


Ratatat (2006)


Wild Cat
Energetic and hypnotic latest single from electro act, Ratatat


Ratatat (2006)


Classics
Powerful merging of clashing guitars and electronica on second album from experimental American duo, Ratatat


Raveonettes (2003)


Chain Gang Of Love
Cult movie inspired second album from Denmark's the Raveonettes, which, while still heavy in feedback, proves to be "a far sweeter affair" than their debut 'Whip It On' '


Raveonettes (2003)


Great Love Sound
50's inspired first single from the Raveonettes' second album that "sounds like what Bully Holly would have if he had discovered a distortion peddle"


Razorlight (2006)


In The Morning
Impressive first single from their forthcoming second album for the much acclaimed Razorlight


Red Krayola (2006)


Introduction
Experimental, but messy psychedella from influential Texan 60's act the Red Krayola, back after a long absence


Replacements (2006)


Don't You Know Who I Think I Was ?
Excellent compilation, which includes two new songs, from critically acclaimed indie garage punks the Replacements, and proves for new fans to be an almost perfect introduction to the band


Research (2006)


Breaking Up
Compulsive budget-price indie pop on debut album from new Yorkshire-based boy/girl group, the Research


Reticents (2006)


Grasshopper
Fine, hard-edged debut album which reflects the real world of today from new London-based band the Reticents, whose three members all lived the punk life in the mid 70's


Revl9n (2006)


Someone Like You
Weak disco trash from latest purveyors of the London electronica scene, Revl9n


Rick Astley (2023)


Are We There Yet?
Smooth and highly professional new album from 80’s icon Rick Astley whose comeback over the last few years has been remarkable


Rob Mcculloch (2006)


Something Abuse
Strangely empty-sounding EP from much acclaimed British singer-songwriter Rob McCulloch who has drawn comparisons with both Richard Aschcroft and Paul Weller


Rob Reynolds (2006)


The Curious World
Excellent overview of first three albums from Porstmouth-born singer-songwriter Rob Reynolds, who pulls together all the best elements of the white soul boys from the past inlcuding Steve Winwood, Chris Farlowe, Joe Cocker and even Rod Stewart


Robin Guthrie (2006)


Continental
Excellent second solo instrumental album from one-time Cocteau Twins guitarist, Robin Guthrie


Rocky Votolato (2006)


Makers
Intelligent, soulful fourth album from the Texan-born Rocky Votolato, who stands out far above the ever growing bunch of current bleeding-heart singer songwriters


Rod Stern (2006)


Give It Up For
Agreeably dark and sleazy new album from London-based songwriter and self-confessed drunk and womaniser Rod Stern


Roger Dean Young And The Tin Cup (2006)


Casa
Subtle, simple country-follk rock from Canadian singer-songwriter Roger Dean Young


Room (2006)


No Dream
Best of and rarities compilation from long-lost, dark 80's Liverpudlian group, the Room


Rumblefish (2006)


1234
First-rate, definitive compilation which collects together everything that classic Birmingham-based C86 group Rumblefish recorded in the years between 1986 and 1989


Ruts (2006)


Punk Singles Collection
Superb collection of classic singles from reggae-inspired 70's punks the Ruts, many of them released in their original 7” versions for the very first time on CD


Saint Jude's Infirmary (2006)


Happy Healthy Lucky Month
Disappointing, harsh-on-the-ears first CD from Edinburgh-based five piece St Jude's Infirmary


Sainte Catherines (2006)


Dancing For Decadance
Powerful hardcore rock on debut album from politically-conscious French-Canadians with a sense of humour, the Sainte Catherines


Sandy Dillon (2006)


Pull The Strings
Autiobiographical, bleak seventh album from acclaimed singer-songwriter Sandy Dillion,which tells of her battle against both cervical cancer and the MRSA virus


Sao Paulo Underground (2006)


Sauna : Um, Dois, Tres
Sophisticated and steamy freefrom post rock from the São Paulo Underground, the project of Chicago cornet player Rob Mazurek and Brazilian drummer and percussionist Mauricio Takara


Sarah Harvey Smart (2006)


My Own
Impressively feisty and fresh-sounding second single from new singer, Sarah Harvey-Smart


Sarah Harvey Smart (2006)


Blinding
Promising debut single from actress-turned-singer Sarah Harvey Smart


Saves The Day (2006)


Sounds The Alarm
Long-awaited, but substandard fourth album from once hyped New Jersey emo rockers Saves the Day


Scatter (2006)


The Mountain Announces
Surprisingly coherent second album from versatile freefrom collective Scatter, whose debut album came was released by Pickled Egg


Schneider TM (2006)


Škoda Mluvit
Latest album from influential German electronica artist Schneider TM


Scott Walker (2006)


The Drift
Experimental and totally inspiring new album from 60's icon Scott Walker, back with his first album in 11 years


Scouts Honor (2006)


I Am The Dust
Experimental, but confusing punk rock on second album from Illinois-based trio, Scouts Honour


Seal Cub Clubbing Club (2006)


Seal Cub Clubbing Club
Eclectic indie rock from genre-hoppers he Seal Cub Clubbing Club back with a second EP


Sebadoh (2006)


Iii
Overtly eclectic and winsomely experimental third album from Sebadoh, re-released in an extended edition with an extra CD of tracks


Sebastian Clark (2006)


Songs From A Van
Entertaining acoustic and summery late 60's and 70's influenced lo-fi pop from American singer-songwriter Sebastian Clark, recorded in the back of his camper van


Seekonk (2006)


Pink Wood
Hauntingly tender and perfect second album from Portland, Maine five piece, Seekonk


Sennen (2006)


Let You Down
Impressive download and limited 7" only debut single from Norwich-based shoegazing/guitar band Sennen


Seth Tiven (2006)


Solitude
Impressive Americana on debut solo album from Dumptruck frontman Seth Tiven


Shack (2006)


...The Corner Of Miles And Gil
Irresistibly tuneful and gorgeous latest album from Shack, which merges the 60's roots sounds of their home city of Liverpool with a dose of San Francisco psychedelica


Sham 69 & The Special Assembly (2006)


Hurry Up England (The People's Anthem World Cup 06)
Reworking of Sham 69's 1978 classic 'Hurry Up Harry', rewritten for the World Cup


Sign (2006)


Thank God For Silence
Mainstream-orientated hard rock with metallic overtones on third album from Sign, who surprisingly come from Iceland


Silence The Foe (2006)


Sweet Sweet Suicide
Well-performed hardcore on debut mini album from Norwegian group Sielnce the Foe, who are beginning to attract attention across Europe


Simon Joyner (2006)


Beautiful Losers : Singles And Compilation Tracks
Fantastic retrospective of early recordings from Omaha-based folks and blues singer-songwriter and Peel favourite Simon Joyner


Simon Morel (2006)


Songs From The City
Timelessly solid power pop from British-born singer-songwriter Simon Morel, recorded in Australia with Michael Carpenter


Sinking Ships (2006)


Disconnecting
Abrasive, appealing hardcore on second album from Seattle-based punks, Sinking Ships


Six By Seven (2006)


Club Sandwich At The Peveril Hotel
Uninspiring collection of live studio recordings, demos and finished masters on possible final album from abrasive Nottingham group, Six by Seven


Skids (2006)


Scared To Dance
Re-release of Scottish punks the Skids' 1979 debut LP, which shows that they were a fantastic singles, but not an album band


Sleepy Jackson (2006)


God Lead Your Soul
Forgettable new single from the much hyped Sleepy Jackson


Smatka (2006)


Mister V
Flawed, but promising debut single from new London-based electro pop act, which is centered around the talents of Eatsern European singer Smatka


Smog (2006)


Rock Bottom Riser
Unsettling, but remarkable Americana on latest four song EP from Smog, the moniker for Texan-based musician Bill Callahan


Soho Dolls (2006)


Stripper
Classy Glam-influenced electro rock from London-based act the Soho Dolls


Sonic Youth (2006)


Rather Ripped
Impressive new album from Sonic Youth, which, despite being their most conventional and straightforward record in some years, finds them having lost little of their explosive edge


Sonic Youth (2003)


Dirty
Worthy re-appraisal and re-evaluation with additional B sides and "rehearsal recordings" of Sonic Youth's much under-rated 1992 album, 'Dirty'


Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2023)


Hana
Versatile first album of new songs in seven years from Sophie Ellis-Bextor which takes some of its musical inspiration from Far Eastern culture


Soular (2006)


Waiting For Tomorrow
Well-performed but uninspiring Coldplay and Keane-influenced rock from new American college radio indie rockers Soular


Sound Team (2006)


Born To Please
Catchy art pop on second single from their new album 'Movie Monster' for Austin six piece the Sound Team


Sound Team (2006)


Movie Monster
Versatile,radio friendly art pop on debut album from much acclaimed new Austin, Texas group the Sound Team


Southcott (2006)


Flee The Scene
Polished emo rock on first full length album from New York State band Southcott, who stand out from other bands in the enre


Spiritualized (2003)


Amazing Grace
Much-hyped latest offering from Spiritualized, which unfortunately, however, does not live to its claim of being a return to frontman Jason Pierce's Spacemen 3's roots


Stars Of Aviation (2006)


Marie Et L'accordeon
Stunning first single in over three years from chamber pop act and recent Pennyblackmusic Band Night act, the Stars of Aviation


Stephen Malkmus (2006)


Kindling For The Master
Latest single from ex-Pavement frontman Stephen Malkmus' third solo album, which appears with four different remixes


Stephin Merritt (2006)


Showtunes
Difficult, but rewarding debut solo album from Magnetic frontman Stephen Merritt, which contains songs that he was written for three different theatre plays


Stereolab (2006)


Fab Four Suture
Hit and miss CD compilation of 6 limited vinyl only 7" singles from the ever unique Stereolab, which will mainly appeal to hardcore members of their fan club


Stereolab (2006)


Solar Throw-Away / Jump Drive Shut-Out
New 70's funk-inspired tour only double A sided 7 inch from Sterolab


Steve Adey (2006)


All Things Real
Superb debut album from Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Steve Adey, which includes inspired covers of songs by Will Oldham and Bob Dylan


Steve Adey (2006)


Find The Way
Surprise first single from Edinburgh-based 'album artist' and singer-songwriter, Steve Adey


Steve Mayone (2006)


Unfortunate Son
Exceptional second album from eclectic singer-songwriter Steve Mayone, which incorporates elements of rock, pop and country


Steveless/syd Howells (2006)


Teeth Like Tombstones, Eyes Like Coal
Discordant latest release from detuned experimental rockers Steveless and Syd Howells surprisingly recorded for a Radio Wales session earlier this year


Steveless/syd Howells (2006)


The Happy Man Is A Contented Fool
Challenging and uncompromising, but ultimately rewarding joint album from noise pop experimentalists, Steveless and Syd Howells


Stuart A. Staples (2006)


That Leaving Feeling / There Is A Path
New double A sided 7" new single from Tindersticks' frontman Stuart A. Staples, both tracks of which come from his second solo album, 'Leaving Songs'


Stuart A. Staples (2006)


Leaving Songs
Stripped down second solo album from Tindersticks frontman, Stuart A. Staples


Suicide Silence (2006)


Suicide Silence
Musically complex and explosive debut EP from Californian hardcore metal act Suicide Silence


Susan Cowsill (2006)


Just Believe It
Outstanding first solo album from Susan Cowsill, who as well as being a member of 60's group the Cowsills, and more recently the Continental Drifters, has also appeared on records by the likes of the Smithereens, Jules Shear and Kate Jacobs


Swell Maps (2006)


Wastrels And Whippersnappers
Excellent compilation of rarities and lost recordings from the Swell Maps, the late 70's/early 80's first band of highly acclaimed musician and singer-songwriter Nikki Sudden, who died suddenly in March


Syd Howells (2006)


Chewing Gum Lung
Latest 2 track solo offering from prolific Welsh post punk experimentalist Syd Howells


Tapes n Tapes (2006)


Insistor
Slightly disappointing frist single from much acclaimed Minneapolis-based indie rockers Tapes 'n' Tapes debut album 'The Loon'


Tender Trap (2006)


6 Billion People
Appetising second album from Tender Trap, the latest band of former Talulah Gosh and Heavenly star Amelia Fletcher


These Arms Are Snakes (2006)


Easter
Deranged, confusing second album from Seattle hardcore rockers, These Arms are Snakes


Throttlerod (2006)


Nails
Scabrous third album from the angry-sounding Throttlerod, which fits into the gap between stoner and doom rock


Tides (2006)


You'll Never Change
First release in the Pronoia label's new monthly 'Singles Club', which comes from their latest signing, Manchester-band the Tides, whom draw comparisions with the early Delays


Tim Chaplin (2006)


Chrome Plated On Nickel Silver
Superb 60's influenced psychedelic pop on debut solo album from singer-songwriter Tim Chaplin, who also records electronic music under the name of Luminous


Tina Dico (2006)


In The Red
Strong romantic pop from Danish singer and Radio 2 favourite, Tina Dico


Todd Stadtman (2006)


Only I Can Save You
Enjoyable pop-influenced new album from San Francisco-based singer/songwriter Todd Stadtman, who has been recording music since punk times


Toni James (2006)


I'm Here Where Are You?
Impressive taster for her forthcoming debut album from soulful Liverpool-born singer-songwriter, Toni James


Tortoise (2006)


A Lazarus Taxon
Appealing new Tortoise three CD box set, which includesrare singles, foreign releases, tour EPs, compilation tracks, previously unreleased material and the out-of-print 1995 album ‘Rhythms, Resolutions and Clusters’


Transmissionary Six (2006)


Radar
Impressively diverse and expansive fourth album ,and their first on the Glitterhouse label, from Seattle-based alt. rock group, the Transmissionary Six


Tungg (2006)


Woodcat
Accomplished new single from electronic folk rockers Tunng, which bodes well for their forthcoming second album 'Comments of the Inner Chorus'


Tunng (2006)


Jenny Again
Fantastic latest single from their 'Comments of the Inner Chorus' album from electro-folk act, Tunng


Tunng (2006)


Comments Of The Inner Chorus
Lo-fi and harmonic impressive combination of electronica and folk music on second album from much acclaimed duo, Tunng


Twilight Singers (2006)


Powder Burns
Angst-ridden, but powerful latest album from the Twilight Singers, whose frontman Greg Dulli takes his influnces from late 1980's pop rock


Unit Ama (2006)


Unit Ama
Earthy and lawless-sounding debut album from rough-edged Newcastle Trio, the Unit Ama


US Bombs (2006)


We Are The Problem
Enjoyable, but instantly forgettable old school punk from durable American group US Bombs, who are back after a threeyear absence


Utopians (2006)


Britain's Littlest Killer
Synth-influenced second EP from Brighton-based indie group, the Utopians


Various (2006)


Out There: Wild & Wondrous Roots of Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 2
Thought-inspiring second compilation from Liverpool's Viper label examining the roots and origins of rock 'n' roll


Various (2006)


Warped Tour 2006
Latest Warped Tour punk compilation which includes tracks from Anti-Flag, the Casualties, Matchbnook Romance, Flogging Molly, NOFX and Saces the Day


Various (2006)


The World Is Gone
Messy-sounding and ultimately uninvolving mix of styles on debut album from Various


Various (2006)


They'll Have To Catch Us First
Eclectic budget-priced 10th anniversary compilation from the Domino label, which features tracks from 14 of the bands currently on their roster


Various (2006)


Inner City Sound
Excellent double CD which compiles together some of the best and also in some cases lesser well known Australian punk and post punk of the late 70's and early 80's


Various (2006)


Check The Water
Eclectic 10th anniversary double CD and retrospective from the Leaf label


Various (2006)


The Way We Wore
Intriguing, eclectic compilation album telling of war torn England, which merges together Toots and the Maytals, Rod Stewart, Patti Smith and the Clash


Various (2006)


Blue Skies Up : Welcome To The New Pop Revolution
Mixed bag compilation from Dogbox Records, which includes songs from the Boyfriends, the Lodger and the Sweethearts


Various (2006)


Still Unravished : A Tribute To The June Brides
Up and down tribute album to mid 80's indiepop group the June Brides and their front man Phil Wilson , which includes covers from among others the Manic Street Preachers, the Television Personalities, Postal Blue and Tompaulin


Various (2006)


Give 'em The Boot V
Fifth sampler from Rancid frontman Tim Armstrong's record label Hellcat which features new and unreleased songs from both several of the acts on its roster


Various (2006)


New British Invasion
First-rate compilation from Berlin's Firestation label, which introduces several new British bands, all of whom are infused with a C86 spirit


Various (2006)


Feel The Spirit (Other Worldly Folk Music Gems And Psychedelics)
Intriguing compilation of lost folk rock and psychedelia from the late 1960's and early 1970's


Various (2006)


Africa Plays On
Mixed, but impressively versatile new compilation of African world music


Various (2006)


Leigh Rock Festival 1979
Muddy-sounding double CD recorded at 1979's srarsely-attended Leigh Rock Festival, and which featured sets from Joy Division, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, A Certain Ratio and the Teardrop Explodes


Various (2006)


Toxic
Stunning compilation of music played at uber-hip hip hop and electro Parisian club night, Toxic


Veldt (2006)


Walking In Silence
Fragile inde rock that recollects the Walker Brothers and both Jeff and Tim Buckley from new Brighton three piece Veldt


Vetiver (2006)


To Find Me Gone
Gorgeous second album of pastoral folk rock from Vetiver, which includes a guest appearance from frontman Andy Cabic's former housemate Devendra Banhart


Victorian English Gentlemens Club (2006)


The Double A Side
Chaotically brilliant second single from highly touted Cardiff-based trio, the Victorian English Gentlemens' Club


Victory At Sea (2006)


All Your Things Are Gone
Confident, immaculate piano-dominated rock on fifth album from Boston-based trio, Victory at Sea


Virus Syndicate (2006)


The Work Related Illness
Accomplished collection of hiphop, club and breakbeats from on reissued first album from last year for hedonistic Nottingham-based outfit the Virus Syndicate


Volcano (2006)


Beautiful Seizure
Dynamic, leftfield art rock, which merges together new wave acid rock and jazz punk, on debut album from trio Volcano !, the latest in a line of excellent recent groups from Chicago


Wallspace (2006)


Nightweather
Astonishing, perfect rock/blues on debut album from new Sydney-based trio Wallspace, the latest signing to the increasingly eclectic Laughing Outlaw label


Weezer (2002)


Maladroit
Glorious "pop perfection", and second album in a year, from the highly popular and much acclaimed Weezer


Whiskey And Co (2006)


Leaving The Nightlife
Triumphantly melancholic set of country songs about cheating, drinking and unfulfilled passions on second album from American-based punks, Whiskey and Co


White Rose Movement (2006)


Girls In The Back
Too cool for its own good latest single from chic London rockers the White Rose Movement


Widdershins (2006)


Good Songs 1987-1989
Appealing 19 track retrospective album from under-rated and long broken-up 80's Australian indie rockers the Widdershins


Windermere (2006)


The World Is Here
Atmospheric post rock on first album from new Danish-based group Windermere


Witch (2006)


Witch
Black Sabbath-inspired stoner rock on debut album from Witch, who include among their Dinoaur Jr frontman J Mascis on drums


Wolf Eyes (2006)


Human Animal
Scabrous industrial electro rock from abrasive Michigan three-piece Wolf Eyes, which proves to be possibly their strongest release yet


Workhouse (2006)


Flyover
Versatile, highly impressive post rock on delayed second album from Oxford and London based group the Workhouse, which proves to be definitely worth the wait


Woven Hand (2006)


Mosaic
Surprisingly accessible second album from Woven Hand, the new project of the notoriously intense David Eugene Edwards, the one-time frontman with 16 Horsepower


Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2006)


Show The Bones
Confident first album in three years from New York City's the Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs which shifts from stomping rock to indie balladry effortlessly


Yeah Yeah Yeahs (2003)


Date With The Night
Great new wave party record from the unfortunately ridiculously over hyped Yeah Yeah Yeahs


Year Zero (2006)


Oceania, I Will Return
Dreamily ambient debut album from California-based shoegazing duo, the Year Zero


Yellow6 (2006)


The Beautiful Season Has Past
Strong three disc 40 song collection of rare and unreleased tracks from Yellow6, the solo project of British-based ambient musician and experimentalist, Jon Attwood


Interviews


Interview 2010 (2021)

 'Legs' Larry Smith - Interview 2010

In this 2010 archival interview Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band tuba player, tap dancer and occasional percussionist ‘Legs’ Larry Smith speaks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his long career, working with the Beatles and his band’s reformation for a series of 40th Anniversary shows.


Interview (2017)

10cc - Interview

In his second Pennyblackmusic interview, award-winning British songwriter Graham Gouldman discusses with Lisa Torem 10cc’s upcoming UK tour and songs that fired up his youthful imagination


Interview (2008)

16 Horsepower - Interview

David Eugene Edwards is the former lead singer with the much acclaimed 16 Horsepower, and currently the front man with Woven Hand. John Clarkson talks to him about Woven Hand's just released fifth album ,his musical career and the srongh biblical influences on it


Interview (2010)

A Band Called Quinn - Interview

Louise Quinn from Glasgow electronic group A Band Called Quinn speaks to John Clarkson about appearing in Edinburgh in a controversial modern version of the 1728 play 'The Beggar's Opera' and their new album, which features the songs that they wrote for it


Interview (2010)

A Certain Ratio - Interview

In our second interview with him, Mark Rowland speaks to Jez Kerr, the bassist with pioneering Mancurian post-punks A Certain Ratio about his group's first album since the 90's, 'Mind Made Up', and Sum Ratios, his new offshoot group which consists of several ex-members of the band


Interview (2018)

A Different Thread - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Robert Jackson and Alicia Best from self-described 'British Americana' duo A Different Thread about their debut album 'On a Whim'.


Interview (2005)

A Lines - Interview

Medway based all girl punk band The A-Lines have recently released their self-titled debut album. Sarah Johnson speaks to Belgium-born singer Kyra De Coninck about it , and juggling the band with babies and impending motherhood


Interview (2013)

A Little Orchestra - Interview

John Clarkson chats to Bobby Barry and Natalie Hudson from the ten-piece A Little Orchestra about their debut album 'Clocks', which features contributions from Darren Hayman, ballboy's Gordon McIntyre, the Loves' Simon Love and Swedish singer-songwriter Lisa Bouvier


Interview (2014)

A New International - Interview

John Clarkson chats to ex-Starlets front man and Glasgow-based musician and songwriter Biff Smith about his cinematic new band A New International and their forthcoming debut album, 'Come to the Fabulon!'


Interview (2009)

A Place To Bury Strangers - Interview

In our second interview with them, Anthony Strutt talks to Oliver Ackermann, the vocalist and guitarist with New York based psychedelic/shoegazing trio A Place to Bury Strangers, about his group's hectic last year and their forthcoming second alabum


Interview (2007)

A Wilhelm Scream - Interview

Andy Vincent chats to rising American punk metal band A Wilhelm Scream in a second interview with Pennyblackmusic about their first European headline tour and their forthcoming third album


Interview (2011)

Aaron Fox and the Reliables - Interview

In our second interview with him, Lisa Torem talks to Aaron Fox from Chicago-based indie pop/rock group Aaron Fox and the Reliables about their forthcoming second album and drive to keep making music together despite conflicting schedules


Interview (2010)

Aaron Fox and the Reliables - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Chicago-based indie pop/rock group Aaron Fox and the Reliables about the formation of their band and their recently released debut album, 'Late Too Soon'


Interview with Martin Fry (2023)

ABC - Interview with Martin Fry

Martin Fry talks to Andrew Twambley about the new live version of ABC’s classic album, ‘The Lexicon of Love’.


Interview (2006)

Aberdeen - Interview

Mid 90's Californian indiepop band Aberdeen released two singles on the infamous Sarah label, but split up shortly afterwards in acrimonous circumstances only to reform again seven years later. Frontwoman Beth Arzy chats to John Clarkson about the group's turbulent history


Interview (2009)

Abigail Hopkins - Interview

An actress and a theatre director as well as a musician, Abigail Hopkins' third album, 'The Memoirs of An Outlaw', originally came out last year. She speaks to Malcolm Carter about why she has decided to re-release it on her own label


Interview (2002)

Ad Frank - Interview

Ad Frank's second solo album, 'Mr Fancypants', is the flagship first release of the new Boston independent label, Stop Pop and Roll. Stop Pop and Roll offers what it describes as "dark music to bright


Interview (2014)

Adam Cohen - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to singer-songwriter Adam Cohen about his new album 'We Go Home', and his relationship with is father Leonard and also his own son


Interview (2011)

Adam Donen - Interview

In his second interview with us, South African born and now London-based singer-songwriter and poet Adam Donen speaks about the more worldly vision of his new solo album, 'Vampires', and the influence of David Lynch and Ingmar Bergman as well as literature on his work


Interview (2010)

Adam Donen - Interview

South African-born and now London-based poet and singer-songwriter Adam Donen speaks to John Clarkson about his recently released debut album proper, the orchestral 'Immortality', which was inspired by a romantic break-up and is also a tribute to the last decade


Interview (2008)

Adam Green - Interview

Adam Green speaks to Mark Rowland about his fifth solo album and the sudden, late interest in is former band the Moldy Peaches after they featured heavily on the 'Juno' soundtrack


Interview (2019)

Adele Koltun - Interview

Oregon drummer Adele Koltun's youthful enthusiasm for playing live is contagious, even though she learned the instrument later in life. 'Crash' Koltun talks to Lisa Torem about overcoming fear and finding passion, whatever one's age.


Interview with Brad Whitford (2016)

Aerosmith - Interview with Brad Whitford

Guitarist/songwriter Brad Whitford talks to Lisa Torem about Whitford/St. Holme’s ‘Reunion’, early days in Aerosmith and touring


Interview (2019)

Ags Connolly - Interview

Owen Peters soon finds to hear real traditional country music travelling to Nashville isn't necessary. He finds the talented singer songwriter Ags Connolly not far from home in West Oxfordshire!


Interview (2002)

Aida - Interview

Aida Zilelian is a New York singer-songwriter and solo artist. She has just released her debut CD 'Wide Eyed', a mini-album of seven songs, which she describes as "a blend of aggressive-acoustic, i


Interview (2017)

Aimee Mann - Interview

Jamie Rowland talks to singer-songwriter Aimee Mann about her ninth solo album 'Mental Illness', her songwriting and the influence of film and comedy on her music


Interview (2003)

Air Formation - Interview

Brighton space rock band Air Formation have recently released their stunning full-length debut album, "Ends in Light'. Olga Sladeckova speaks to frontman Matt Bartram about it, and the group's plans for the future


Interview with Sean Price (2003)

Airport Girl - Interview with Sean Price

Quirky Midlands indie pop group Airport Girl are moving away from the jangly pop and punk art of their debut album 'Honey, I'm an Artist'. Bassist Sean Price talks to Ben Howarth about the disastrous recording of their forthcoming second album


Interview with Sean Price (2007)

Airport Girl - Interview with Sean Price

As a result of a succession of disasters it took three attempts and five years for Airport Girl to record their second album 'Slow Light'. Bassist and Fortuna Pop! owner Sean Price talks to Ben Howarth about it, and the band's development in the process from an indie pop into an Americana act


Interview (2013)

Aitch McRobbie - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Liverpool-born and now Oxfordshire-based singer-songwriter Aitch McRobbie about her thirty years in the music business, working with artists such as Deep Purple's Jon Lord and Sam Brown and her debut solo album, 'Take Off Your Shoes'


Interview (2007)

Akron/Family - Interview

One of the rising bands of the alt. folk scene, Akron/family have recently released their fourth album, 'Love is Simple', on Michael Gira's Young God label to much acclaim. Sarah Johnson speaks to band members Ryan Vanderhoof and Seth Olinsky about it


Interview (2006)

Akron/Family - Interview

Akron/Family's music combines four-way vocal harmonies, folk, rock and psychedelia. Signed to Michael Gira's Young God label, they have released both their album and a joint record with Gira. Jamie Rowland chats to guitarist Seth Olinsky


Interview (2009)

Akron/Family - Interview

New York-based experimental folk act Akron Family have recently seen the departure of a founding member and also left their label, Young God. Multi-instrumentalist Seth Olinsky speaks to Sarah Johnson about these changes, which are reflected on the band's new 'Set ‘Em Wild, Set ‘Em Free' album


Interview (2011)

Akron/Family - Interview

Jamie Rowland speaks to Seth Olinsky from psychedelic folk act Akron/Family, about his group’s Japanese-influenced seventh album, ‘S/T II: The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT’, and the video films that have been created to accompany each of the tracks on the new album.


Interview Part 2 (2021)

Al Campbell - Interview Part 2

In the second part of an extensive interview, reggae star Al Campbell continues to chat with Adam Coxon about his career.


Interview Part 1 (2021)

Al Campbell - Interview Part 1

In the first part of an extensive two-part interview, 70's reggae star Al Campbell speaks to Adam Coxon about his long career.


Interview (2019)

Al Joshua - Interview

Owen Peters meets hard-to-categorise singer-songwriter Al Joshua to talk about Joshua's remarkable solo debut 'Out of the Blue'.


Interview (2020)

Al Joshua - Interview

London based singer songwriter Al Joshua, formerly of Orphans and Vandals, chats to Owen Peters about keeping creative during lockdown and his plans post-Pandemic.


Interview (2019)

Al Joshua - Interview

After seeing him perform at Ronnie Scott’s, Owen Peters speaks to singer-songwriter Al Joshua about reaction towards his remarkable debut solo album ‘Out of the Blue’, his plans for his next album and the vinyl reissue of ‘I Am Alive and You Are Dead’, his previous band Orphan and Vandals’ only LP.


Interview (2012)



Peter Allison talks to Larry Love from Alabama 3 about his band's hip hop and sample-infused latest album, 'Shoplifting 4 Jesus', and which finds them reflecting angrily on the global economy, digital piracy and the London riots.


Interview (2009)

Alabama 3 - Interview

At a gig at Rock City in Nottingham, Peter Allison speaks to D Wayne Love, the voclaist with the Alabama 3, about the political ideals and opinions of his band


Interview (2007)

Alabama 3 - Interview

At a show in Nottingham vocalist D Wayne Love and keyboardist Spirit of Love from country acid house group the Alabama 3 speak to Peter Allison about their love of touring, new album 'M.O.R.' and what they see as their role as outsiders in the music industry


Interview (2005)

Alabama 3 - Interview

Country Acid House pioneers the Alabama 3 have just released their fifth album 'Outlaw'. Philip Vincent speaks to frontman Larry Love about it and the band's unique take on politics at a gig in Southampton


Interview (2011)

Alan McGee - Interview

In his third interview with Pennyblackmusic, former Creation Records' boss Alan McGee speaks to Anthony Strutt about his label's legacy and having finished with the music business


Interview (2009)

Alan McGee - Interview

Alan McGee was the Glasgow-born owner and founder of Creation Records, Britain’s most important music label of the 1980s and 1990s. Anthony Strutt talks to him about his label, his musical career and life in the record industry.


Interview (2010)

Alan McGee - Interview

FireHouse guitarist Bill Leverty speaks to Lisa Torem about his recent third album, 'Deep South', which is a covers collection of southern-based roots music primarily of the late 1800s and early 1900s


Interview (2010)

Alan McGee - Interview

Alan McGee in a second interview with Pennyblackmusic speaks to Anthony Strutt about 'Upside Down', a new film about his former label Creation Records


Interview (2015)

Alan Parsons - Interview

Acclaimed award-winning engineer and producer Alan Parsons talks to Lisa Torem about working with Pink Floyd, the Beatles, Pilot and the Alan Parsons Project and his role in a series of master classes and lectures at Abbey Road Studios in November


Interview with Mike Peters Part 2 (2004)

Alarm - Interview with Mike Peters Part 2

In the second part of our Alarm interview, the first part of which we published last month, frontman Mike Peters talks to Anthony Strutt about the recent release of all his band's old albums, and his side project , punk supergroup, Dead Men Walking


Interview with Mike Peters (2004)

Alarm - Interview with Mike Peters

in the first part of a two part interview, Anthony Strutt talks to Welsh rockers the Alarm's frontman Mike Peter about the band's early beginnings and his pride in his home country


Interview (2015)

Albert Hammond - Interview

Legendary songwriter Albert Hammond talks to Lisa Torem about his extensive fifty year career and some of his classic songs


Interview (2017)

Albert Hammond - Interview

Multi-award winning performer and songwriter Albert Hammond rose to the challenge of releasing 'In Symphony', in which he reimagines some of his best known songs with the help of an orchestra. He speaks with Lisa Torem about fulfilling a lifelong dream and more


Interview (2015)

Albert Hammond Jr - Interview

Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. speaks to Lisa Torem about his just-released third solo album ‘Momentary Masters’, fronting his new band, and international touring.


Interview (2004)

Aleister Crowley - Interview

Also a member of cult electronica group Fridge, Adem has recently released his debut solo album 'Homesongs' and has been touring it up and down Britain. He speaks to Anthony Dhanendran about his new solo career


Interview (2010)



Young London-based singer-songwriter Alex Lipinski talks to Lisa Torem about his family's wide musical background and his just released debut solo album, 'Lonesome Train'


Interview (2011)

Alex Monk - Interview

London-based experimental musician and producer Alex Monk, who will be playing the next Pennyblackmusic Bands Night on March 26th, speaks to John Clarkson about his just released debut album, 'The Safety Machine'


Interview (2007)

Alexisonfire - Interview

Canadian band Alexisonfire's unique brand of hardcore has won them much acclaim and increasingly large audiences. Adrian Huggins speak to them about their intense touring schedule and well-received third album 'Crisis'


Interview (2012)

Alfredo Rodriguez - Interview

Cuban jazz pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez talks to Lisa troem about his album, 'Sounds of Space', which was co-produced by Quincy Jones


Interview (2021)

Alice Cooper - Interview

Alice Cooper talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his new album ‘Detroit Stories,’ which, in homage to the infamous blue-collar city and his home town, includes new and classic covers, and features original band members.


Interview (2019)

Alice Hubble - Interview

Former Arthur and Martha and Cosines vocalist and synthesizer player Alice Hubley talks to John Clarkson about her new Alice Hubble solo project and its debut album, 'Polarlichter'.


Interview (2013)

Alison Moyet - Interview

Paul Waller talks to Alison Moyet about her electronic-fuelled first album in five years, 'the minutes'


Interview (2017)

Alison O' Donnell - Interview

Alison O'Donnell, the former front woman with 1960's/1970's pioneering folk outfit Mellow Candle, speaks to Malcolm Carter about her forthcoming second solo album,‘Climb Sheer The Fields Of Peace’


Interview (2020)

Alison O'Donnell and Sharron Kraus - Interview

In a double interview acclaimed folk artists Alison O'Donnell and Sharron Kraus talk about poets, witches and muses and interview each other about their influences and ways of making music.


Interview (2019)

Allan Clarke - Interview

Former lead singer of 1960s legends The Hollies Allan Clarke chats to Adam Coxon about his acclaimed new album 'Resurgence', his first activity since retiring from the music industry in 1999


Interview (2020)

Allison Moorer - Interview

Singer-songwriter, Alabama-born Allison Moorer talks to Lisa Torem about her new album ‘Blood’ and her memoir of the same title.


Interview (2012)

Allo Darlin' - Interview

Dixie Ernill speaks to Elizabeth Morris, the Brisbane-born singer with much acclaimed London-based indie pop group Allo Darlin' about their just released second album, 'Europe'


Interview (2010)

Altai Rockets - Interview

Altai Rockets is the new band of Madam and Sophia bassist, Nick Bergin. Dominic Simpson speaks to him about his band's brooding indie guitar sound and their forthcoming appearance at the Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night at the Half Moon in Herne Hill, South London, which will be only their second gig


Interview (2013)



At the Deerstock Festival Dave Goodwin chats to much acclaimed Nottingham-based post punk/alt.rock band the Amber Herd about their forthcoming debut album


Interview (2013)

Amelia Curran - Interview

Critically acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Amelia Curran speaks to John Clarkson about her just-released sixth album, 'Spectators'


Interview (2010)

Amelia Curran - Interview

Canadian singer-songwriter speaks to John Clarkson about her just released fifth album, 'Hunter, Hunter', and her forthcoming European tour


Interview (2021)

Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey - Interview

Talulah Gosh, Heavenly and Tender Trap's Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey speak to John Clarkson about their current band The Catenary Wires' forthcoming third album and their three other new musical projects, European Sun, Swansea Sound and The Drift.


Interview (2008)

Amor Gabriel Naim - Interview

John Clarkson talks to Mickey Gallagher, the keyboardist with Ian Dury and the Blockheads, about the band's extraordinary history, and their just released new singles box set


Interview (2011)

Amy Lashley - Interview

Indiana-born singer-songwriter Amy Lashley talks to Malcolm Carter about her debut solo album, 'Travels of a Homebody', and why she is unlikely to promote it by touring


Interview (2002)

An American Starlet - Interview

An American Starlet is a new act from San Francisco, which has recently self- released its debut album 'Sweet Country Lullabies from An American Starlet' on its own Starletsweb label. The group, which was born out of the ashes of two other Bay Area band


Interview (2016)

Ana Popovic - Interview

Blues guitarist/singer/writer Ana Popovic speaks to Lisa Torem about recent three-album project, ‘Trilogy’, working with legends on the Experience Hendrix tour and creating honest music that triggers primal emotions


Interview (2009)

Anais Mitchell - Interview

American singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell recently signed to Ani DiFranco's Righteous Babe label. Ben Howarth at a show at the Luminaire in London speaks to her about politics and her exceptional new album, 'The Brightness'


Interview (2009)

Anais Mitchell - Interview

At a gig in Newcastle on their recent European tour, Jonjo McNeill speaks to singer Yuke Chikudate and guitarist James Hanna from New York shoegazers Asobi Seksu about touring, songwriting and their just released third alabum, 'Hush'


Interview (2013)

Anais Mittchell - Interview

John Clarkson chats to 'V' and 'Mission: Impossible' actress Jane Badler about her new career as a singer, new single 'Nursery Rhyme' and forthcoming third album


Interview (2002)

anamude - Interview

Anamude is a San Francisco-based Drama graduate and an aspiring playwright who has now turned to songwriting. John Clarkson speaks to her about her avant-garde indie-folk debut EP, 'Urban Comfort'


Interview (2002)



One of Leeds' finest punk talents, And None of Them Knew They Were Robots have released two mini albums, their eponymous debut, and a second album, 'Liebestod'. The four piece talk to Alex Halls about their increasing popularity and both CDs


Interview (2005)

And What Will Be Left Of Them - Interview

And What Will Be Left of Them ? are from Worcester and play upbeat, danceable, punky indie-pop. Mark Rowland chats to them about playing gigs, their unusual influences and their latest EP


Interview with Conrad Keely (2005)

And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Interview with Conrad Keely

Texas group ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead have developed a reputation for both their ferocious live shows and interest in abstract art. Dominic Simpson talks to band member Conrad Keely about their new album, 'Worlds Apart'


Interview (2020)

Andrew Ridgeley - Interview

A 'pretty content' Andrew Ridgeley tells Nick Dent-Robinson about Wham!, fame and playing Scrabble with George Michael


Interview (2010)

Andrew Vladeck - Interview

New York-based singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Andrew Vladeck speaks to Lisa Torem about his new album 'The Wheel' and his contemporary upgrading of classic folk/blues music


Interview (2011)

Andrew Vladeck - Interview

In his second interview with Pennyblackmusic, New York-based singer-songwriter Andrew Vladeck speaks to Lisa Torem about his latest EP ‘Passing Knowledge’,which takes its main influences from traditional American acoustic folk music


Interview (2022)

Andy Ellison - Interview

John's Children, Jet and Radio Stars' frontman Andy Ellison talks to Andrew Twambley about his new autobiography 'Stunt Rocker'', getting thrown off a tour by The Who and leading his bandmate Marc Bolan astray.


Interview (2013)

Andy Fraser - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to former Free bass player Andy Fraser about his fifty years of making music and current solo career


Interview (2019)

Andy Whitehouse - Interview

From being pursued by hordes of excited schoolgirls to playing to audiences of one, singer songwriter Andy Whitehouse has had a varied career. Fiona Hutchings chats to this well respected Sheffield musician about the personal experiences of his music.


Interview (2020)

Andy Whitehouse - Interview

The last time we spoke to Sheffield singer-songwriter Andy Whitehouse, he was playing to select audiences in pub snugs. Now, he’s taken the idea one step further and set up residence in a caravan on the coast. Fiona Hutchings caught up with him to find out more about his one-to-one project.


Interview (2007)

Angels Of Light - Interview

Ex-Swans front-man and owner of Young God records Michael Gira's latest musical project Angels of Light has just released its fifth album 'We Are Him'. Jamie Rowland chats to him about it, the potentially bleak future of Young God and his music


Interview (2008)

Anna Kashfi - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Sian Webley and James Youngjohns from Manchester alt.country group, who have returbed for a third interview with us, about their second gull length album, 'Procurement'


Interview (2005)

Anna Kashfi - Interview

Drawing comparisions with the Velvet Underground, Mazzy Star, and the Jesus and Mary Chain, Anna Kashfi have just released their long-awaited debut album 'Palisade'. John Clarkson talks to singer Sian Webley and multi-instrumentalist James Youngjohns.


Interview (2004)

Anna Kashfi - Interview

Dreamy and melancholic Manchester-based group Anna Kashfi recently returned with a new single after over a two year absence. With an album on its way, they speak to John Clarkson about their new expanded line-up and extraordinary namesake


Interview (2011)

Anny Celsi - Interview

Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Anny Celsi speaks to Malcolm Carter about her first album in six years, 'Tangle-Free World', which has been produced by Brian Wilson drummer Nelson Bragg, and her forthcoming European tour


Interview (2024)

Anthony Phillips - Interview

Founder member of Genesis, guitarist Anthony Phillips chats to Eoghan Lyng about his long, eclectic solo career and recent reissue of 1970s works.


Interview (2010)

Anthony Reynolds - Interview

In what is our third interview with him John Clarkson speaks to former Jack front man Anthony Reynolds about 'Blues for Bobby Solo', the new EP he has recorded with La Muneca de Sal, and his two recent books on the Walker Brothers and Jeff Buckley and forthcoming one on Leonard Cohen


Interview Part 1 (2011)

Anthony Reynolds - Interview Part 1

In the first part of a two part interview, Pennyblackmusic Bands Night headliner Anthony Reynolds, who will be releasing a double CD retrospective 'Life's Too Long' in April, chats to John Clarkson about his former band Jack's first two albums, 'Pioneer Soundtracks' and 'The Jazz Age'


Interview Part 2 (2011)

Anthony Reynolds - Interview Part 2

...while in the second part he speaks about their third album, 'the End of the Way It's Always Been', his solo career and his return to playing live after an absence of eight years


Interview (2007)



The former frontman with the critically acclaimed Jack, Anthony Reynolds has just released 'British Ballads', the most autobiographical of all his records. He talks to John Clarkson about it, the relationship which inspired it and his return to living in his native Cardiff after thirteen years away


Interview (2004)

Anti Flag - Interview

Anti-Flag are one of the most political of all the big names on the current punk circuit. On their latest album 'The Terror State' they have turned their fury on George Bush. Frontman Justin Sane tells Anastasia Grabov his philosophy of life


Interview (2020)

Apartments - Interview

Ben Howarth speaks to Peter Milton Walsh, the frontman with Australian alternative rock band the Apartments about his group's second 'comeback' album 'In and Out of the Light', his approach to songwriting and his plans for touring.


Interview (2002)

Appendix Out - Interview

Scottish band Appendix Out have in the last few years attracted an increasing following over three albums with their melancholic folk tales. Darrell Angus pops mainman Alasdair Roberts some questions.


Interview (2004)

Applecraft - Interview

The project of Lupine Howl guitarist Mike Mooney and Don Mandarin singer Richard Beale, Applecraft recently released their second album, ‘The Happiest Man Alive’. Olga Sladeckova chats to them about it at a gig in Northhampton


Interview with Aaron Pillar (2003)

Appleseed Cast - Interview with Aaron Pillar

One of the leading acts in the emo movement, the Appleseed Cast have now recorded four albums, and have meet with increasingly critical acclaim. Ben Howarth talks to founder member and guitarist about the group's career and successes to date


Interview (2002)

Appliance - Interview

Often described as a post rock group, Appliance's fourth album 'Are You Earthed ?' finds them moving away from electronica and back to their earlier guitar sound. Anthony Strutt chats to them about coloured vinyl, record deals and the album's long delay


Interview (2011)

Arabrot - Interview

Tom Fogarty talks to Norwegian noise rockers Arabrot at a Halloween show in London about their new album, 'Solar Anus', and recording with its producer Steve Albini


Interview (2004)

Arco - Interview

Back after a four year absence, softly melancholic London trio arco recently returned with a second album, Restraint'. Philip Vincent speaks to them about it and why they have been so long away


Interview (2002)

Arco - Interview

The world of music is full of stereotypes, one of which says that in order to be a real artist you have to struggle miserably. The only alternative, apparently, is “selling out” which is a privilege


Interview (2013)

Arlo Guthrie - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to folk and protest singer Arlo Guthrie about his lengthy career, his political work and the influence upon him of his father, Woody Guthrie


Interview (2010)

Arms and Sleepers - Interview

Arms and Sleepers are a Massachusetts-based band whose music is an amalgamation of psot rock, trip hop and electro. New Pennyblackmusic writer Magadalena Majchrzak speaks to Mirza Ramic from the group about the influence of film soundtracks on their music


Interview (2010)

Arms and Sleepers - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Alhousseini Mohamed Anivolla from Niger-based band, Etran Finatawa, who recently recorded their third album, ‘Tarkat Tajje/Let’s Go!’, at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios


Interview (2012)

Arrows of Love - Interview

Former front man with London-based alt-folk band, Hush the Many (Heed the Few) Nima Teranchi speaks about his abrasive current band the Arrows of Love and their new single 'Honey'


Interview (2019)

Art Garfunkel - Interview

Art Garfunkel speaks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his latest solo tour, his recent autobiography and his memories of touring the UK in the 1960s as one half of the iconic Simon and Garfunkel.


Interview with JJ Jeczalik (2014)

Art Of Noise - Interview with JJ Jeczalik

In our second interview with electro-pop innovators the Art of Noise Paul Waller chats to programmer JJ Jeczalik about his group's formation and influence


Interview with Gary Langan (2014)

Art Of Noise - Interview with Gary Langan

Paul Waller chats to Gary Langan from 80's synthpop pioneers the Art of Noise about his lengthy production career and his influential band's career


Interview (2009)

Artery - Interview

One of the unsung bands of the post punk era, Artery recently reformed after being invited to play Jarvis Cocker's Meltdown Festival. Singer Mark Goldthorpe speaks to John Clarkson about his group's original career in the early 80s and their first EP of new material in 25 years, 'Standing Still'


Interview (2012)

Arto Vaun - Interview

Ex-Mishima USA front man and acclaimed poet Arto Vaun talks to John Clarkson about his new band of the same name, and its debut album 'The Cynthia Sessions' which tells of a short-lived, but intense romantic relationship


Interview (2002)

Ash - Interview

Ash! You thought they were dead, right? Killed by rogue gangs of half-human half-goth Nine Inch Nails fans after the Lost Weekend debacle. Wrong! They’re back, and this time they’ve got wings. ‘Free A


Interview (2004)

Ash - Interview

Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley has just released her first solo album, 'Grey Will Fade'. She chats to John Clarkson about her plans to promote it amidst Ash's own busy schedule of promoting and touring commitments.


Interview (2021)

Asha McCarthy - Interview

Asha McCarthy tells Malcolm Carter about 'Epitaph', a shining beacon of an album that came from a place of darkness


Interview (2009)

Ashley Reaks - Interview

British-based multi-instrumentalist, comedian, spoken-word punk poet and visual artist Ashley Reaks speaks to Lisa Torem about his often bittersweet, always jugularly honest latest album of music, 'Melancholia'


Interview (2010)

Ashley Reaks - Interview

In what is his second interview with Pennyblackmusic, singer-songwriter, visual artist and stand-up comedian Ashley Reaks speaks to Lisa Torem about his just released new album, 'Here's to the Good Life'


Interview (2023)

Ashley Reaks - Interview

Harrogate multi-talent Ashley Reaks just released ‘Winter Crawls,’ which includes a host of well-known guests, superb imagery and one-off instrumental work. He updates Lisa Torem with the back stories.


Interview (2018)

Ashley Reaks - Interview

In our third interview with him, Lisa Torem speaks to experimental artist and multi-instrumentalist Ashley Reaks about his latest album, ‘The Earth Swan Sings Again'.


Interview (2007)

Asobi Seksu - Interview

New York based band Asobi Sejsu have recently signed tgo One Little Inidan to release their second album, 'Citrus'. Chris O' Toole talks to the distortion-friendly rockers about drinking, gambling and music


Interview (2016)

Associates - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Associates' keyboardist and guitarist Alan Rankine about the re-release in double CD editions of their first three albums, 'The Affectionate Punch', 'Fourth Drawer Down' and 'Sulk', and their late vocalist Billy MacKenzie


Interview (2009)

Astrid Williamson - Interview

In our second interview with her, Shetlands-born singer-songwriter and former Goya Dress frontwoman Astrid Williamson talks to Lisa Torem about her risk-taking forthcoming fourth solo album, 'Here Come the Vikings' which incorporates together elements of electronica, folk and punk


Interview (2003)

Atom And His Package - Interview

Atom and His Package is the moniker for Philadelphia electro-punk Adam Goren, who appears on stage with just a guitar, a mic and a CD player . Ben Howarth meets with him to talk about his fifth album 'Attention ! Blah ! Blah !' on his latest British tour


Interview (2008)

Au Pairs - Interview

Tommy Gunnarsson speaks to Jane Munro, the bassist with 70's Birmingham-based political indie punk/funk group the Au Pairs, about her group's rise and fall


Interview (2019)

Audra - Interview

Adrian Janes speaks to singer and bass player from Arizonian post-punk band Audra about their fourth album and first release in ten years, 'Dear Tired Friends'.


Interview (2023)

Aug Stone - Interview

American writer, musician and stand-up comedian talks to John Clarkson about his debut novel, The Ballad of Buttery Cake Ass’.


Interview (2016)

Aug Stone and The Love Conspiracy - Interview

American musician Aug Stone speaks to John Clarkson about his new 60's-inspired soul band Aug Stone and The Love Conspiracy and their double A-sided debut single


Interview (2014)

August List - Interview

Malcolm Carter chats to Oxfordshire husband-and-wife duo the August List about 'O Hinterland', their much acclaimed debut album


Interview (2014)

August List - Interview

Malcolm Carter chats to haunting Oxfordshire-based band and husband-and-wife duo the August List about their stunning second EP


Interview (2024)

Autumn 1904 - Interview

Keyboardist Allan Dumbreck talks to John Clarkson about his Edinburgh-formed post-punk outfit Autumn 1904's return forty years after they broke up and the recent release of their album. 'Tales of Innocence'.


Interview (2021)

Ava Cherry - Interview

Ava Cherry, who was David Bowie's romantic partner and worked with him on 'Young Americans', speaks to John Clarkson about her forthcoming memoir, 'All That Glitters'.


Interview (2018)

Bacon Brothers - Interview

On the eve of a North American tour Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon of Americana act the Bacon Brothers talk to Lisa Torem about their new self-titled ten-track album.


Interview (2012)

Bad Examples - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Chicago-based musician and singer-songwriter Ralph Covert about his band, the Bad Examples, and long solo career


Interview (2004)

Bad Religion - Interview

Now in their 24th year together, hardcore punk outfit Bad Religion are back with a new album, 'The Process of Belief'. Mark Rowland talks to bassist Jay Bentley about how after all this time they keep things fresh, and their recent hip hop influence


Interview with Jay Bentley (2005)

Bad Religion - Interview with Jay Bentley

25 years on from first forming American Californian punks Bad Religion still continue to hold relevance with modern generations. Ana Grabov talks to bassist Jay Bentley about why politics and religion continue to have a lasting influence on their music


Interview (2012)

Bad Weather California - Interview

Jamie Rowland chats to Chris Adolf, the front man with Denver-based band bad Weather California about their second album which has just been released on Akron/Family’s Family Tree Records, touring and playing back-up for Daniel Johnston


Interview (2008)

Ballboy - Interview

At the Indietracks Festival in Derbyshire, Jamie Rowland talks to Edinburgh-based indie pop group ballboy, back for a third interview with Pennyblackmusic, about the state of radio and their first album in four years


Interview (2002)

Ballboy - Interview

It's been about six months now since I first heard ballboy for the first time. The song was 'Donald In The Bushes With A Bag Of Glue', which is taken from their debut EP, 'Silver Suits For Astronauts'


Interview (2002)

Ballboy - Interview

The Scottish group ballboy have just released their first “proper” album, 'A Guide To The Daylight Hours'. Gordon McIntyre, the frontman with the increasingly popular indiepop group, talks to Tommy Gunnarsson about it, critics, and touring America


Interview (2012)

Baltic Fleet - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Los Angeles-based pop-rock artist Kat Parsons about her new three five-song EPs/mini-albums, which have been fan-funded and why she has decided to separately release them


Interview (2008)

Baltic Fleet - Interview

The predominantly instrumental side project of Paul Fleming, the keyboard player with Echo and the Bunnymen, Baltic Fleet has just released its eponymous debut album. Anthony Strutt talks to him about it and how the bulk of tracks were written on the road when the Bunnymen were touring America


Interview (2012)

Baltic Fleet - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to ex-Echo and The Bunnymen keyboardist, Paul Fleming, about his years with the band, and ‘Towers’, the industrial-influenced second album of Baltic Fleet, his solo project


Interview (2019)

Band Of Holy Joy - Interview

In our fifth interview with them, John Clarkson talks to Johny Brown, Inga Tillere and James Stephen Finn from London-based alternative/indie rock band the Band of Holy Joy about their remarkable latest album, ‘Neon Primitives’.


Interview (2012)

Band Of Holy Joy - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Johny Brown from London-based alternative rock band the Band of Holy Joy about his group's two new albums, 'How to Kill a Butterfly' and 'The North is Another Land'; writing plays and his group's new radio show


Interview (2015)

Band Of Holy Joy - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Johny Brown, Inga Tillere and James Stephen Finn from London-based alternative rock band the Band of Holy Joy about the making of their band's latest album, 'The Land of Holy Joy'.


Interview (2018)

Band Of Holy Joy - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to London-based alternative rock group the Band of Holy Joy front man Johny Brown about their latest two albums, ‘The Clouds That Break the Sky’ and ‘Funambulist We Love You’.


Interview (2014)

Band Of Holy Joy - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Johny Brown from London-based alternative rock band the Band of Holy Joy about his group's life-affirming new album, 'Easy Listening'


Interview (2002)

Baptiste - Interview

Brooding London group Baptiste are about to release their debut album 'Nothing Shines Like a Dying Heart'. Back for a second interview with Pennyblackmusic, frontman Wayne Gooderham chats to John Clarkson about its recording


Interview (2002)

Baptiste - Interview

'Les Enfants du Paradis' is one of the landmark films of French cinema.Filmed during the Nazis' Second World War occupation of France, and finally released in 1945, it is set in the theatres, drinking


Interview (2004)

Baptiste - Interview

After the collapse of their indie guitar band Baptiste last year, brothers Wayne and Marc Gooderham have formed a new band, Kelman. Wayne Gooderham talks to john Clarkson about his new starker change of direction


Interview (2007)

Bardo Pond - Interview

Since 1989 Philadelphia space rock act Bardo Pond have recorded countless albums and toured alongside the likes of Mogwai,Dinosaur Jr and Acid Mothers Temple. Guitarist Michael Gibbons chats to Dominic Simpson about the band's latest album 'Ticket Crystals' and the band's unique methods of recording


interview (2015)

Barna Howard - interview

Owen Peters catches up with a somewhat tentative Barna Howard as he showcases his new album 'Quite a Feelin' on a rainy evening at the Servant Jazz Quarters in London.


Interview (2010)

Barrelhouse Chuck - Interview

Blues-pianist Barrelhouse Chuck speaks to Lisa Torem about his mentors on the Chicago blues-scene, his isnpirations and plans for the future


Interview (2014)

Barrie Barlow - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Barrie Barlow, the former drummer with Jethro Tull, about his years in the band, and Doghouse, the residential recording studio in Oxfordshire he runs, whose clients have included the late Amy Winehouse


Interview (2023)

Basil Gabbidon - Interview

Adam Coxon speaks to influential reggae artist Basil Gabbidon about his musical journey, especially with his band Steel Pulse.


Interview (2022)

Bathers - Interview

In our second interview with him, we speak to Chrris Thomson from Glasgow band The Bathers about thieir forthcoming first album of new material in over twenty years 'Sirenesque', and the reissue of his early band Friends Again's 1984 only album, 'Trapped and Unwrapped'.


Interview (2020)

Bathers - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Chris Thomson, the frontman with the Scottish group the Bathers, about the reissue of their classic trilogy of '90's albums on the German label Marina Records, and 'Sirenesque', their forthcoming first album in twenty years.


Interview with Chris Thomson (2024)

Bathers - Interview with Chris Thomson

Chris Thomson, the frontman with acclaimed Scottish act The Bathers, speaks to John Clarkson about their first album in 24 years,, 'Sirenesque'.


Interview (2019)

Batman's Treaty - Interview

Denzil Watson, the front man with long-serving Sheffield punk pop group RepoMen, talks to John Clarkson about forming Batman's Treaty, his first new band in twenty-five years.


Interview (2005)

Bats - Interview

Jangly indie New Zealand rockers the Bats have just returned after with their first album in 10 years 'The Bats at the National Grid'. John Clarkson talks to bassist Paul Kean about it and why they have not really been absent from the music scene.


Interview (2010)

Batusis - Interview

Batusis is the new punk supergroup of Sylvain Sylvain from the New York Dolls and Cheetah Chrome from Rocket From the Tombs and the Dead Boys.John Clarkson chats to Chrome about the recording of the band's recently released debut EP.


Interview (2018)

Bauhaus - Interview

Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins chats to John Clarkson about his new book on his influential 80's group, ‘Bauhaus – Undead: The Visual History and Legacy of Bauhaus'.


Interview (2002)

Baxendale - Interview

Baxendale are the reason why I was late to school for most of last year. Y’see some have deigned to suggest that I’m a little psychopathic in the mornings (I know, I know, you can’t believe it of me either…) but I found that bouncing around my bedroom at


Interview (2004)

Bearsuit - Interview

One of the leading lights in the indie pop genre. Norwich-based group Bearsuit recently released their debut album, 'Cat Spectacular !' Back for second interview with us,they talk to Tommy Gunnarsson about its success and where they plan to go next


Interview (2002)

Bearsuit - Interview

Described by John Peel as "the pop sensation that's seeping the nation", Norwich band Bearsuit are one of the rising stars of indie pop. In one of their first interviews, Gary Wollen catches up with the group on a North London stairwell


Interview (2007)

Bearsuit - Interview

Bearsuit have been making gradual dents on mianstream culture with their distorted indie pop. Mark Rowland talks to the group about their forthcoming third album, ikts recording and and appearing on Top Shop's music video screens


Interview with Dave Wakeling (2023)

Beat - Interview with Dave Wakeling

Frontman Dave Wakeling talks to Eoghan Lyng about The Beat's political as well as his musical influences and his group's forthcoming British tour.


Interview (2020)

Beat - Interview

Frontman Dave Wakeling reminisces on the 40th anniversary of the Beat’s fiery debut ‘I Can’t Help It’ and updates Lisa Torem about the band’s ambitious 2020 tour.


Interview (2013)

Beat - Interview

Paul Waller chats to vocalist Ranking Roger about his reformed 80's ska/reggae group the Beat and their 1981 second album 'Wha'ppen?'which has just been re-released on vinyl


Interview (2024)

Beat Featuring Ranking Jnr - Interview

Ranking Jnr talks to Philamonjaro about carrying on his late father Rankin’ Roger’s legacy with the Beat.


Interview with Andrew Jarrett (2006)

Beatnik Filmstars - Interview with Andrew Jarrett

Formed in the late 1980's out of the ashes of Bristol indie act the Groove Farm, the Beatnik Filmstars have returned with their first album in 7 years. Frontman Andrew Jarrett talks to Dixie Ernill about his 20 year musical history


Interview (2017)

Beatrix Players - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to all-girl London-based trio Beatrix Players whose music combines folk music, prog rock, acoustic music, classical music and pop


Interview (2004)

Beauty Shop - Interview

Illinois trio the Beauty Shop play all acoustic country flavoured punk/rock and roll. Strolling around Exeter on a recent British tour, frontman and songwriter John Hoeffleur speaks to Ben Howarth about the band's new album, 'Crisis Helpline'


Interview (2011)

Becca and the Broken Biscuits - Interview

Dixie Ernill chats to Becca Williams from Mancurian folk-pop group Becca and The Broken Biscuits about their soon-to-be-released second single, 'Maria', their local music scne and forthcoming appearance at the Manchester Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night on the 19th November


Profile (2019)

Becky Mills - Profile

Nick Dent-Robinson profiles the career of North Yorkshire solo singer-songwriter Becky Mills and her forthcoming new album, 'Tall Tales and Home Truths'.


Interview (2019)

Bellamy Brothers - Interview

Adam Coxon speaks to country legends the Bellamy Brothers at a rare UK show about their long forty year career.


Interview (2009)

Belle And Sebastian - Interview

Ben Howarth speaks to Chris Geddes, the keyboardist with Belle and Sebastian about how their own one-off 1999 festival, the Bowlie Weekender had a crucial impact on the All Tomorrow's Parties festivals, and, after a long absence, his band's own plans for the future


Interview (2015)

Bellowhead - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to John Speirs from much acclaimed and bestselling eleven-piece folk band Bellowhead about playing this year's Towersey Festival in Oxfordshire and their recent amicable decision to break up


Interview (2020)

Ben Bedford - Interview

Singer-songwriter Ben Bedford has recently revisited three albums of storytelling folk with a new compilation. He tells Ben Howarth about the process of choosing the songs and how his musical influences have shaped a gradual change of direction on more recent albums.


Interview (2012)



Malcolm Carter speaks to New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Ben de la Cour about his former doom-metal band Dead Man's Root, and his captivating and Americana-influenced second album, 'To the River Rise'


Interview (2020)

Ben Wood and the Bad Ideas - Interview

Guitarist with London indie band Ben Wood and The Bad Ideas Andy Duke speaks to John Clarkson about their ambitious plans to release a single a month throughout 2020 and working regularly with famous guest musicians.


Interview with Dave Jackson Part 2 (2006)

Benny Profane - Interview with Dave Jackson Part 2

In the second part of a three part interview, Dave Jackson talks to Anthony Strutt about the recording of his early 80's band the Room's final album 'In Evil Hour' which was co-produced by Tom Verlaine, and after that group's break-up the formation of his next band Benny Profane


Interview Part 3 (2006)

Benny Profane - Interview Part 3

In the third and final part of his interview with Room and Benny Profane frontman Dave Jackson, Anthony Strutt talks to him about late 80's group Benny Profane's recent reformation for a one-off gig and his most recent band the Dead Cowboys


Interview (2022)

Beth Arzy - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Beth Arzy about her involvement with LA indiepop band Aberdeen with influential label Sarah Records, and her present bands The Luxembourg Signal and Jetstream Pony’s contributions to new Sarah-inspired compilation ‘Under the Bridge’.


Interview (2011)

Biff Bang Pow! and The Laughing Apple - Interview

Isabel Monteiro, the Brazilian-born frontwoman with London-based dream pop trio Drugstore, speaks to Anthony Strutt about her band's return in a new line-up and 'Anatomy', their first new album in ten years


Interview (2015)

Big Hogg - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Justin Lumsden, the vocalist and guitarist with brass-infused Glaswegian sextet Big Hogg, whose music has elements of classic rock, folk, progressive rock and psychedelia, about his band's self-titled debut album


Interview (2012)

Big House - Interview

Paul Molloy and Candie Payne from Liverpool-based folk/country duo the Big House talk to Richard Lewis about the inspiration behind their songs and their highly anticipated debut single


Interview (2022)

Big Pink - Interview

The Big Pink lead singer and songwriter Robbie Furze talks to Cila Warncke about art, honesty and perfectly crafted tunes.


Big Takeover Interview (2002)

Big Takeover - Big Takeover Interview

Jack Rabid is the editor and founder of New York's highly acclaimed 'The Big Takeover' magazine, one of the longest-lasting and most important of all American alternative music fanzines. 'The Big T


Interview (2003)

Bikini Atoll - Interview

One of the many acts on the London scene, Bikini Atoll have gone through the same problems as every other band finding a record deal. Olga Sladeckova talks to a band in the making, and at a very pivotal moment in their career


Interview (2004)

Bikini Atoll - Interview

In the 12 months since Pennyblackmusic last spoke to them, Bikini Atoll have released their first album and toured nationally. Soon about to begin work on a second CD with Steve Albini, frontman Joe Gideon chats to Olga Sladeckova about an eventful year


Interview (2006)

Bikini Atoll - Interview

London-based band Bikini Atoll have been gaining increasing acclaim during the last year. Back for a third interview with us, front man Joe Gideon talks to Olga Sladeckova recording their second album 'Liar's Exit' in Chicago with Steve Albini


Interview (2009)

Bill Callahan - Interview

Bill Callahan recently abandoned his Smog moniker to start releasing albums under his own name. He talks to Chris O' Toole about the change of name and also his music


Interview (2019)

Bill German - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Bill German, who spent seventeen years as a journalist during the heyday of the Rolling Stones, during which time his ‘zine, 'Beggars Banquet', became a “must-have” bible for many of the group's fans.


Interview (2016)

Bill Wyman - Interview

In this archival interview from 1990, Bill Wyman talks about his career with the Rolling Stones, his controversial marriage to Mandy Smith and his then biography, 'Stone Alone'


Interview (2016)

Billy Bibby and the Wry Smiles - Interview

Former Catfish and the Bottlemen lead guitarist Billy Bibby talks to Harry Sherriff about his new band the Wry Smiles, working as a front man for the first time and their debut EP, 'Bide Your Time'


Interview (2016)

Billy Bibby and the Wry Smiles - Interview

Harry Sheriff chats to Billy Bibby and Matt Thomas of Billy Bibby and the Wry Smiles about touring and what direction the band wants to take


Interview (2007)

Billy Childish - Interview

At a concert in London, Mark Rowland speaks to controversial singer-songwriter Billy Childish about his new album 'Punk Rock at the British Legion Hall', his rejection of technology, his interest in painting and a recent show at the Royal Albert Hall


Interview (2005)

Billy Childish - Interview

Musician, poet , artist and underground legend Billy Childish has played in various bands over the years including the Pop Rivets, thee Headcoatees and the Buff Medways. Mark Rowland chats to him about his persistant refusal to play the media game


Interview (2013)

Billy J. Kramer - Interview

Liverpool-born 60's icon Billy J. Kramer speaks to Lisa Torem about his first album in thirty years and campaign to elect his and the Beatles' manager Brian Epstein into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame


Interview (2015)

Billy Joel - Interview

In this archive interview from 1990, Nick Dent-Robinson talks to songwriting legend Billy Joel about his long career


Interview (2012)

Bird - Interview

Atmospheric folk band Bird have won a considerable following in their hometown of Liverpool and the support of BBC 6Music. Richard Lewis talks to lead singer and songwriter Adele Emmas


Interview (2002)

Birdie - Interview

Birdie was formed by vocalist Deborah Wykes and guitarist Paul Kelly in 1998. Wykes and Kelly, who are partners as well as band mates and who have a four year old daughter , first met when they were both working as backing musicians for Saint Etienne in


Interview (2007)

Birds of Wales - Interview

Canadian folk/alt. country group the Birds of Wales are on the verge of breaking through internationally. Despite having only formed a year and half ago, they are about to play their fourth British tour. With their debut EP just out and an album on the way, singer Morgan Ross chats to John Clarkson


Interview (2019)

Bitter Springs - Interview

In our sixth interview with him, Simon Rivers, the frontman with the West London alt. rock band the Bitter Springs, talks to John Clarkson about their forthcoming ninth album, 'The Odd Shower'.


Interview (2013)

Bitter Springs - Interview

John Clarkson chats to Simon Rivers from underrated London indie rockers the Bitter Springs about his group's new double CD and first album in seven years, 'Everyone's Cup of Tea'


Interview (2016)

Bitter Springs - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Simon Rivers, the frontman with London-based cult group the Bitter Springs, about his band's new record, 'Cuttlefish and Love's Remains'


Interview with Simon Rivers (2003)

Bitter Springs - Interview with Simon Rivers

Bitter Springs have been together in one form or another since the 80's. With several albums of their own, they are also play as legendary punk star Vic Godard's backing band in the Subway Sect. Frontman Simor Rivers chat about his group's history


Interview (2007)

Bitter Springs - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Simon Rivers from the durable, diverse London band the Bitter Springs, who will be playing the Pennyblackmusic Bands Night on the 3rd March, about their recent album 'That Sentimental Slush' and their intensive plans for this year


Interview (2013)

Black - Interview

Paul Waller chats to Liverpudlian singer songwriter Colin Vearncombe about his musical project Black, its bestselling 1987 album 'Wonderful Life' which has just been re-released in a double CD edition and his musical career since then


Interview (2016)

Black Angel Drifter - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Robert 'Hacker' Jessett from acclaimed South London-based urban country band Morton Valence about his Ennio Morricone-influenced side project Black Angel Drifter and why their eponymous new record is their first and final album


Interview (2003)

Black Box Recorder - Interview

Anthony Strutt talks to Sarah Nixey from Black Box Recorder about the band's three album career to date, and their new album 'Passionoia'


Interview (2023)

Black Duck - Interview

Black Duck is a rising star of a band hailing from Chicago. The trio’s guitarist, Bill D. MacKay, talks to Lisa Torem about their self-titled debut, influences and songwriting.


Interview with Shaun Ryder (2016)

Black Grape - Interview with Shaun Ryder

‘It’s Great When You’re Straight… Yeah!’, the classic debut LP by Black Grape celebrates its 21st Anniversary with a reissue edition and a tour that sees the band play the album in full. Front man Shaun Ryder chats to Richard Lewis about the making of the LP and the group’s upcoming third album


Interview (2023)

Black Hill Transmissions - Interview

Experimental musician Mark Scanlan talks to John Clarkson about his project Black Hill Transmissions and its new release 'Transmissions #3'.


Interview (2008)

Black Keys - Interview

Akron-based duo the Black Keys have been attracting much acclaim for their garage blues rock. Sarah Mwangi speaks to singer and guitarist Dan Auerbach about their just released fifth album, 'Attack & Release', which has found them recording in a studio for the first time


Interview (2014)

Black Moth - Interview

Paul Waller talks to Harriet Bevan, the singer with stoner rock band Black Moth about their forthcoming tour with Uncle Acid and the deadbeats and second album which will be coming out soon


Interview Part 1 (2005)

Black Motorcycle Rebel Club - Interview Part 1

In the first of a two part interview Anthony Strutt talks to Robert Been, the bassist and vocalist with San Francisco rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, about his new blues-influenced third album 'Howl'


Interview Part 2 (2005)

Black Motorcycle Rebel Club - Interview Part 2

In the second part of our interview with San Francisco rockers Black Rebel Motorcycle Rebel Club, bassist Robert Been talks about the band's recent split and getting back together with drummer Nick Jago and their appearance in film '9 Songs'


Interview (2018)

Black Sedan - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to author, publisher and broadcaster Mark Hodkinson about his musical project Black Sedan’s debut album, ‘Adventure Lit Their Star’, which features forty other contributors, including Charlie Chaplin, and took over two years to record.


Interview (2015)

Black Site - Interview

The Black Site are a new raw blues/avant-garde rock duo which features ex-members of Madam and Sophia. Dominic Simpson talks to them about their forthcoming appearance at our next Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night


Interview (2012)

Blake Morgan - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to New York-based musician and producer Blake Morgan about his ECR label and his as-yet-untitled forthcoming next album


Interview (2011)

Blanche Hudson Weekend - Interview

At a rare London gig supporting the Primitives, Anthony Strutt speaks to Caroline and Darren from Leeds-based pop punk band the Blanche Hudson Weekend about their group's three EPs to date and forthcoming plans


Interview (2020)

Blancmange - Interview

Dave Goodwin speaks to Neil Arthur from seminal electronic group Blancmange about their 80's-influenced new and twelfth album, 'Mindset'.


Interview (2016)

Blancmange - Interview

In our third interview with him Neil Arthur from electronic act Blancmange speaks to John Clarkson about 'Commuter 23', his band's new album


Interview (2011)

Blancmange - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Neil Arthur from 80's electronica act Blancmange about their reformation after a break of 23 years and just released fourth album, 'Blanc Burn'


Interview (2012)

Blancmange - Interview

in our second interview with him, Neil Arthur from synthesiser duo Blancmange speaks to John Clarkson about their new double CD compilation, 'The Very Best of Blancmange', which feature several rarities and unreleased tracks


Interview (2005)

Bloodhound Gang - Interview

Controversial Philadelphia rockers the Bloodhound Gang's satirical sense of humour involves winding up and antagonising as many people as possible. Guitarist Lupus Thunder speaks to Aaron Brown about the band's first album in five years, 'Hefty fine'


Interview (2010)

Bloody Knives - Interview

Roger O' Donnell was the keyboardist in the Cure between 1987 and 1990 and again from 1995 to 2005 and played on four of their albums, including their classic 'Disintegation'. He talks to Anthony Strutt about his time in the band and latest solo album, 'Piano Formations'


Interview (2008)

Blow Monkeys - Interview

One of the best known groups of the 1980's, the Blow Moonkeys have recently reformed after eighteen years apart. Vocalist Dr Robert speaks to John Clarkson about the grop's past and 'Devil's Tavern', their first album in eighteen years


Interview (2021)

Blue Aeroplanes - Interview

Thirty years ago this month, The Blue Aeroplanes released ‘Beatsongs’, the Bristolian art-rockers' biggest critical and commercial success. But, as frontman Gerard Langley told Nat Mumford, only a twist of fate stopped it from being much bigger...


Interview (2011)

Blue Aeroplanes - Interview

Richard Lewis talks to Gerard Langley, the singer with Bristol-based indie art rockers the Blue Aeroplanes, about his group's new album, 'Anti Gravity', which is initially being released in a vinyl only edition


Interview (2017)

Blue Aeroplanes - Interview

With fourteenth studio album ‘Welcome Stranger!’ set for release in January along with an extensive UK tour, Gerard Langley, the leader of Bristol art-rock outfit the Blue Aeroplanes, chats to Richard Lewis about the making of the new LP


Interview (2023)

Blue Highways - Interview

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’.


Interview with Ken McCluskey (2023)

Bluebells - Interview with Ken McCluskey

Bluebells frontman Ken McCluskey talks to John Clarkson about the release of their long-awaited new LP and first album in almost forty years, 'In the 21st Century'.


Interview (2002)

Bluebottle Kiss - Interview

Long serving Australian indie rock group Bluebottle Kiss have recently released their debut European EP 'Ounce of Cruelty'. Frontman Jamie Hutchings talks to Olga Sladeckova about the band's history and its hopefully promising future


Interview (2015)

Bluetones - Interview

Gillian Fish speaks to the Bluetones' Mark Morriss about their decision to reform for a twentieth anniversary tour


Interview Part 2 (2012)

BMX Bandits - Interview Part 2

In the second part of our two part interview with Duglas T. Stewart from Scottish indie legends BMX Bandits, Anthony Strutt talks to him about the band's years on Creation Records and change of direction in recent years with the addition for the first time of a female co-singer, Rachel Allison


Interview Part 1 (2012)

BMX Bandits - Interview Part 1

In the first part of a two part interview, Duglas T. Stewart, the front man with Scottish group BMX Bandits, speaks to Anthony Strutt about groundbreaking indie pop guitar band, and it early years in the late 80s on influential record label 53rd & 3rd Records


Interview (2012)

BMX Bandits - Interview

Scottish film director talks to Anthony Strutt about his new documentray film, 'Serious Drugs – Duglas and the Music of BMX Bandits’, which tells of the legendary indie pop band's twenty five year musical history


Interview (2007)

Bob Frank and John Murry - Interview

On their first British tour American duo Bob Frank and John Murry speak to John Clarkson about their debut album 'World Without End', which recalls ten true but largely forgotten tales of murder which took place between 1797 and 1961


Interview (2020)

Bob Geldof - Interview

Bob Geldof talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about the reformation of his band the Boomtown Rats, their first album in 36 years 'Citizens of the Boomtown', Live Aid and his lengthy career.


Interview (2019)

Bob Harris - Interview

Broadcaster and country music expert Bob Harris speaks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his film debut playing himself in the critically acclaimed 'Wild Rose', his 'Under the Apple Tree' tour and his lengthy career.


Interview (2021)

Bob Harris - Interview

BBC legend Bob Harris talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his new all-star charity project to help musicians affected by the coronavirus.


Interview (2013)

Bob Mould - Interview

Paul Waller talks to former Hüsker Dü and Sugar front man Bob Mould about his years in both bands, his recent autobiography and 'Silver Age', his much acclaimed latest solo album


Interview (2018)

Bob Shiel - Interview

Bob Shiel talks to Lisa Torem in a wide-ranging discussion of his entertaining and well-researched book documenting 61 Bob Dylan albums.


Interview (2014)

Bodines - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to Mike Ryan, the guitarist with Derbyshire-based indie pop band and original C86 act the Bodines, about his group's history


Interview (2002)

Bogdan Raczynski - Interview

One of the Braindance label Rephlex's more notorious and well known acts, Bogdan Raczynski has now recorded five albums of skewed electronica. Mark Rowland gets behind the mind of a maverick genius


Interview (2020)

Bon Jovi - Interview

When you're a rock superstar, who do you turn to for musical advice? Jon Bon Jovi tells Nick Dent-Robinson about this and more.


Interview (2013)

Booker T and The Mg's - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to legendary organist, arranger and producer Booker T. Jones about his Memphis/Stax Label influences, his creative collaborations with contemporary artists and how 'Sound the Alarm', his tenth and latest studio album, reaches firmly into the past, yet celebrates the present


Interview (2019)

Bootleg Beatles - Interview

Steve White, who plays Paul McCartney, talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about touring with the ultimate tribute band, the Bootleg Beatles.


Interview (2005)

Boss Martians - Interview

Seattle-based new wave act the Boss Martians have recently released their latest album 'The Set Up' and also toured Europe for the first time. Dave Toynton speaks to frontman Evan Foster about his group's influences and history


Interview (2005)

Bouncing Souls - Interview

New Jersey punks the Bouncing Souls have recently celebrated a decade and a half in the music business. Alex Halls chats to guitarist Pete Steinkept about touring and their recent decision to shun MTV


Interview (2003)

Bouncing Souls - Interview

New Jersey punks the Bouncing Souls have always played their music with a special passion and enthusiasm. Alex Halls speaks to bassist Brian Kienlen about what makes the band tick, and 'Anchors Aweigh', their seventh and latest album


Interview (2006)

boycrazy - Interview

In this never before published in English interview from 2003, Tommy Gunnarsson talks to Decemberists and Norfolk and Western member and Portland, Oregon musician about her early indiepop band Boycrazy


Interview (2006)

Boyfriends - Interview

Astrid Williamson has recently returned with her fourth album 'Day of the Lone Wolf'. John Clarkson speaks to her backstage in Glasgow on the first date of her largest tour since the 90's supporting Darren Hayes about her decade long musical career


Interview (2006)

Boyfriends - Interview

One of the most praised new bands in indie rock, the Boyfriends are about to release their second single 'Adult Acne'. Anthony Strutt chats to them about their influences and plans to release an album


Interview with Jimmy Hughes (2002)

Boys Star Library - Interview with Jimmy Hughes

One day in 1994, four students at Binghamton University in New York decided to form a band. Naming themselves Wookiee, Jimmy Hughes (vocals, guitars, ukulele) Chris Bracco (guitars, electronics), Dann


Interview (2002)

Boys Star Library - Interview

Eclectic in tone, New York alt. pop trio Boys' Star Library have just released their second album, 'Sugar & Water'. Frontman Jimmy Hughes speaks to Olga Sladeckova about it, and recent developments at his BumbleBEAR label


Interview (2016)

Brad Elvis - Interview

Former Elvis Brothers member and present member of both the Romantics and the Handcuffs Brad Elvis speaks to Lisa Torem about songwriting and his long musical career


Interview (2018)

Bradford - Interview

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.


Interview (2018)

Brainiac 5 - Interview

Cornwall’s reunited the Brainiac 5 chat with Kimberly Bright about their early career, reunion, recent work, and John Peel


Interview (2006)

Brakes - Interview

Country punk Brighton/Glasgow hybrid Brakes have released much acclaim for their second album, 'The Beatific Visions'. Helen Tipping speaks to frontman Eamon Hamilton about its heavy political nature and its recording in Nashville


Interview (2007)

Brakes - Interview

Sarah Maybank speaks to Brakes' frontman Eamaon Boland about the fiery political nature of his band, his love of touring and the group's plans for its soon-to-be recorded third album


Interview (2016)

Breathless - Interview

Lead singer Dominic Appleton of London-based quartet Breathless speaks with Carl Bookstein about music and the current re-release of their 1999 album 'Blue Moon'


Interview (2012)

Breathless - Interview

Carl Bookstein speaks to This Mortal Coil singer Dominic Appleton about his band Breathless' first album in nine years, 'Green to Blue'


Interview (2019)

Brian Downey - Interview

Former Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey talks to Lisa Torem about his years with the band, and touring again with his current band Alive and Dangerous.


Interview (2011)



Poet and lyricist Rick Holland speaks to Lisa Torem about his collaboration with Brian Eno on his latest album, 'Drums Between the Bells'


Interview Part 1 (2007)

Brian James Gang - Interview Part 1

Brian James, the founder and one-time leader of the Damned, has returned with a new group the Brian James Gang and his first album in 12 years. In the first part of an extensive three part interview he speaks to John Clarkson about his time with the legendary punks


Interview Part 2 (2007)

Brian James Gang - Interview Part 2

In the second part of our three part interview with former Damned guitarist Brian James, he talks to John Clarkson about touring America as part of Iggy Pop's band and forming the Lords of the Church with wild man of rock, the late Stiv Bators, and that's group spectacular on stage break-up


Interview Part 3 (2007)

Brian James Gang - Interview Part 3

In the third and final part of our interview with former Damned guitarist Brian James, he talks to John Clarkson about his new band the Brian James Gang and the recoding of their eponymous debut album


Interview (2020)

Brian Locking - Interview

Brian 'Licorice' Locking, one of rock and roll's pioneers, takes Adam Coxon through the highs and lows of his early career, with an all-star supporting cast.


Interview (2011)

Brian Ray - Interview

Brian Ray is both Paul McCartney's current guitarist and was also for fourteen years Etta James's musical director. He speaks to Lisa Torem about playing with McCartney and James, and also his long solo career and recent album, 'This Way Up'


Interview (2023)

Brian Ray - Interview

In a second interview, Lisa Torem catches up with guitarist/songwriter/producer Brian Ray, acclaimed for his solo work, as well as with Paul McCartney, Etta James, and The Bayonets, who have recently released dynamic new singles.


Interview (2011)

Brian Robertson - Interview

Former Thin Lizzy and Motorhead guitarist Brian Robertson speaks to Lisa Torem about his just released blues-influenced debut solo album, 'Diamonds and Dirt'


Interview (2007)

Brides of Neptune - Interview

At a gig in Manchester, Aaron Brown chats to local folk/alt country rock band the Brides of Neptune about the band's influences and his love for the obscure


Interview (2002)

Bridget Storm - Interview

One of the outstanding debut albums of the year, Bridget Storm's 'Here's What's Left' has drawn its frontwoman Julie McLarnon positive reviews from all quarters, and comparisions with Kate Bush and Tori Amos.Malcolm Carter speaks to her about the album


Interview with Conor Oberst (2003)

Bright Eyes - Interview with Conor Oberst

At only 22, Conor Oberst is already being proclaimed by many as being a musical genius, and fronts both the Desparicodos and also his own solo project Bright Eyes. Julia Willis chats him about Bright Eyes latest 'Lifted or The Story is in the Soil'


Interview (2010)

Brilliant Corners - Interview

80s Bristol-based indiepop band the Brilliant Corners have just had released on CD for the first time two mini-albums and an EP. In what is our second interview with him, singer Davey Woodward, who now fronts the Experimental Pop Band, speaks to Dixie Ernill about his former group


Interview (2011)

Brilliant Mind - Interview

Dixie Ernill chats to Calum Lynn, the singer with Newcastle indie pop band Brilliant Mind, who will be playing the Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night at Gullivers in Manchester, about his band's decision to release their debut single on cassette and recent appearance on Fierce Panda EP, 'Zip It Up'


Interview (2011)

Brilliant Mind - Interview

Dominic Simpson talks to Mark Kluzek, the front man with alt.rockers the Doomed Bird of Providence, who will be playing the Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night in Herne Hill, London on October 29th, about the influence of Australia's savage early history on 'Will Ever Pray', the band's debut album


Interview (2021)

Brinsley Schwarz - Interview

Guitarist-turned-songwriter Brinsley Schwarz talks to John Clarkson about his long career and second solo album, 'Tangled'.


Interview (2005)

British Beef - Interview

Originally from Swindon but now based in London, pop punk band British Beef released their debut single earlier this year. Now at work on their first album, they talk to Alex Halls about developing their sound and London life


Interview (2013)

British Electric Foundation - Interview

The project of Heaven 17 synthesiser player Martyn Ware, British Electric Foundation is about to release its latest covers album, ‘Music of Quality and Distinction Volume 3 –Dark’. John Clarkson speaks to Ware about the album which includes appearances from Boy George and Sandie Shaw


Interview (2020)

British IBM - Interview

Dave Goodwin speaks to Aidy Killens, the frontman with indie guitar rock trio and games enthusiasts The British IBM, about their third album, 'Play the Game'.


Interview (2007)

British Sea Power - Interview

British Sea Power have always traipsed a line between profundity and ridiculousness, and philosophical thought and the surreal. John Clarkson speaks to singer and guitarist Yan about the group's soon-to-be-released third album, 'Do You Like Rock Music ?'


Interview (2002)

British Sea Power - Interview

With their new EP 'Remember Me' just out , British Sea Power have been described as the equivalent of " a Force Ten gale on the peak of Scalfell Pike" . One of the highly tipped bands of the moment, they speak about their unique vision of rock 'n' roll


Interview (2023)

Brix Smith - Interview

Singer/guitarist Brix Smith chats with Andrew Twambley about her time with Salford iconoclasts The Fall, her work with the Extricated and her acclaimed new album ‘Valley of the Dolls’ .


Interview (2017)

Broken Dog - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Clive Painter and Martine Roberts from late 1990s/early 2000s London experimental duo Broken Dog in their first interview since they split in 2004 about their career and new rarities compilation 'Flips' which is being released for Record Store Day


Interview with Steven J Adams (2004)

Broken Family Band - Interview  with Steven J Adams

Since forming three years ago, British alt. country band the Broken Family Band have met with increasing acclaim and attention. Frontman Steven J Adams talks to Emma Haigh about the group's rapid rise and their new album, 'Jesus Songs'


Interview (2014)

Broken Records - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Jamie Sutherland, the singer with much acclaimed Edinburgh-based alternative rock seven-piece act Broken Records about their first album in four years, 'Weights and Pulleys', which they have released on their own label


Interview (2012)

Bromide - Interview

Bromide is the lo-fi indie outfit of London-based singer-songwriter and musician, Simon Berridge. He speaks to John Clarkson about 'Some Electric Sometime', his just released his fourth album, which has found him returning to the studio for the first time in fifteen years


Interview (2018)

Bromide - Interview

In a frank discussion about their sixth album 'I Woke Up,' Simon Berridge, the front man with London-based indie trio Bromide, details the back stories behind some of his most compelling lyrics, in which influences such as Virginia Woolf and his cats fired up his imagination.


Interview (2015)

Bromide - Interview

John Clarkson chats to Simon Berridge , the front man with London-based indie trio Bromide, about his confessional new album, 'I Remember', and label, Scratchy Records


Interview (2017)

Bronski Beat - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Steve Bronski from 80s synth pop band and gay rights activists Bronski Beat about 'The Age of Reason', their first album in twenty-two years, a reworking of 'The Age Of Consent', their bestselling 1984 album.


Interview (2017)

Brooders - Interview

In the wake of their exciting 2017 mini-album, Adrian Janes interviews psych-grunge maestros Brooders to ask about their influences, the Leeds scene and their progress to this point.


Interview (2015)

Brooke Sharkey - Interview

Owen Peters talks with the nomadic and multi talented singer songwriter Brooke Sharkey as she prepares for her appearance at London's Upstart Crow Festival in late September


Interview (2009)

Brought Low - Interview

DJ, producer, multi-instrumentalist Russ Davies, who makes music under the moniker of Cinnamon Chasers, is the son of Dave and nephew of Ray Davies from the Kinks. He speaks to Lisa Torem about Cinnamon Chasers' just released debut album, 'A Million Miles from Home'


Interview (2011)

Bruce Cockburn - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Canadian singer-songwriter and activist Bruce Cockburn about his forty year songwriting career, politics and his just released 31st album, 'Small Source of Comfort'


Interview (2019)

Bruce Foxton - Interview

Bruce Foxton, the bassist with The Jam, speaks to John Clarkson about their seminal 1979 album 'Setting Sons' and its forthcoming 40th Anniversary UK tour with his current band From The Jam.


Interview (2020)

Bruce Foxton - Interview

Bruce Foxton talks to Andrew Twambley about his current band From The Jam, his years in The Jam and the 40th Anniversary tour of their 'Sound Affects' album.


Interview (2013)

Bruce Foxton - Interview

Paul Waller chats to Bruce Foxton about his long-awaited second solo album 'Back in the Room', and his years in both the Jam and Stiff Little Fingers


Interview (2008)

Bruce Foxton - Interview

The former bassist with The Jam, Bruce Foxton recently reunited with Jam drummer Rick Buckler under a new moniker of From The Jam. He speaks to us about The Jam’s history, playing their songs again after a twenty five absence and the coincidental meeting which brought him and Buckler back together


Interview (2020)

Bruce Sudano - Interview

Veteran songwriter and activist Bruce Sudano, who has toured with Colin Blunstone, talks candidly to Adam Coxon about the present political landscape, his craft, new EP and future recordings.


Interview (2017)

Bruce Sudano - Interview

Award-winning songwriter Bruce Sudano talks to John Clarkson about his developing career as a solo artist and his political new album '21st Century World'


Interview (2015)

Budapest Cafe Orchestra - Interview

Owen Peters finds the Budapest Cafe Orchestra a very entertaining quartet in Inverness, then plays verbal tennis with their front man, world class violinist Chris Garrick


Interview (2018)

Buffy Sainte-Marie - Interview

Canadian-born songwriter/performer and activist Buffy Sainte-Marie,speaks to Lisa Torem about her new album ‘Medicine Songs’


Interview (2021)

Burner Band - Interview

Leeds-based musician Lewis Burner talks to Julie Cruickshank about his two solo albums, his new group The Burner Band and their debut album, 'Signs and Wonders'.


Interview (2018)

Burning Ferns - Interview

Anthony Gray of rising Welsh stars Burning Ferns talks to Kimberly Bright about the band's influences and songwriting ethic and about the Newport scene.


Interview (2012)

Busdriver - Interview

Mark Rowland and Jamie Rowland speaks to Los Angeles-based rapper Busdriver at a show in London about the internet's influence on rap and his own musical history


Interview (2007)

Butterflies Of Love - Interview

Anthony Strutt chats to Jeffrey Greene from the Connecticut-based indiepop outfit the Butterflies of Love, who are back for second interview with Pennyblackmusic, about their third album 'Famous Problems' which has just been released on Fortuna Pop !


Interview (2002)

Butterflies Of Love - Interview

Connecticut's the Butterflies of Love recently completed an extensive 20 date British tour. Anthony Strutt chats to the group's two singer guitarists, Daniel Greene and Jeffrey Greene, about the success of their second album, 'The New Patient'


Interview (2016)

Butterfly Child - Interview

Irish dream pop maverick Butterfly Child, AKA Joe Cassidy, has released his first album in seventeen years. He speaks to Malcolm Carter about his extended hiatus, and the other projects that kept him busy over the preceding years


Interview with Steve Diggle (2022)

Buzzcocks - Interview with Steve Diggle

Buzzcocks guitarist and vocalist Steve Diggle talks to Denzil Watson about their new album ‘Sonics in the Soul’ and why he has decided to carry on with the band after the death of his co-frontman Pete Shelley in 2018.


Interview (2016)

Byrd - Interview

Chicago radio personality, Byrd, speaks with Lisa Torem about his programming choices, on air and in-person fan rapport and how he nabbed his dream job


Interview (2002)

Cabaret Voltaire - Interview

One of the most important bands of the late 70's, Cabaret Voltaire were a massive influence on both Joy Division and Nine Inch Nails with their unique brand of electro punk. Guitarist Richard H. Kirk talks to David McNamee about their unique legacy


Interview (2009)

Cabaret Voltaire - Interview

Denzil Watson speaks to Richard H Kirk from influential Sheffield-based industrial/electronic group Cabaret Voltaire about his band's early years, their involvement with the young Factory Records and the recent return of his group


Interview (2007)

California Snow Story - Interview

A songwriter and the one-time guitarist with Camera Obscura, David Skirvng's band California Snow Story have finally released their debut album 'Close to the Ocean' five years after their only EP. Tommy Gunnasrsson talks to him about the reasons behind the long delay and his musical career


Interview (2002)

Calvin - Interview

Calvin have a history of being accident prone. The up-and-coming Edinburgh band returned recently to live work after a two month enforced break during which the group's vocalist and guitarist, Neil


Interview (2006)

Camera Obscura - Interview

Camera Obscura are about to celebrate their 10th year as a band. With their new album 'Let's Get Out of This Country' now out, Jamie Rowland speaks to singer Tracyanne Campbell about it and the importance of the internet in their work


Interview (2004)

Can - Interview

For Damo Suzuki, the former frontman with Can, improvisation has become his only way of playing music. He chats to Olga Sladeckova about his remarkable roadshow and way of touring


Interview (2010)

Cancer Bats - Interview

Heavy-sounding, but genreless Canadian act Cancer Bats have been touring constantly since the release of their third album earlier this year. Pennyblackmusic speaks to front man Liam Cormier about his group's increasing popularity and refusal to be pigeonholed


Interview (2002)

Candidate - Interview

London band Candidate's new album, 'Nuada', is a homage to the film 'The Wicker Man'. Written and recorded at the film's original locations, Joel and Alex Morris from the group talk about their extraordinary pilgrimage to make it


Interview with Giulio Calvino (2003)

Candies - Interview with Giulio Calvino

Italian trio the Candies started out a post rock group, but have now become a punk act. With their second album, 'Dense Waves Make Your Eyes Wider', just out, Mark Rowland, talks to group leader Giulio Calvino about their change in direction.


Interview (2002)

Candies - Interview

Italy's best export since pizza, Candies are breathing new life into the European indie scene with their eclectic post-rock sound, taking in the jittery, dissonant sounds of Slint and mixing them with breakneck art-punk, grunge's sludgier moments, Aphex-


Interview (2003)

Capes - Interview

Rising London indie guitar/keyboard group the Capes' debut EP 'I Write the Wrongs' has been receiving much acclaim from boih critics and music fans alike. The band chats to Olga Sladeckova about its release


Interview (2021)

Captain Sensible - Interview

Eoghan Lyng speaks to Damned guitarist Captain Sensible about 'Get Back Into The World', his second album with his project Sensible Gray Cells, and the reformation of the original line-up of the Damned next year.


Interview (2015)

Carlos Henriquez - Interview

Lisa Torem talks to jazz bassist Carlos Henriquez anout Latin music, working with Ruben Blades and his forthcoming new album


Interview (2023)

Carlton Sandercock - Interview

Andrew Twambley interviews Easy Action Records owner Carlton Sandercock about his Marc Bolan fandom and his 'Elemental Child' project.


Interview (2020)

Carol Hodge - Interview

Kimberly Bright chats with Huddersfield singer-songwriter and music educator Carol Hodge about her new solo album, songwriting, Crass, touring, teaching, and why introverts might well inherit the earth.


Interview (2013)

Caroline Fenn - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to young singer-songwriter Caroline Fenn, who comes from Buffalo in New York, about her debut album, 'Fragile Chances'


Interview (2015)

Carrivick Sisters - Interview

At a gig in Buckinghamshire Owen Peters talks to much acclaimed folk duo and multi-instrumentalists the Carrivick Sisters about why they are continuing to self-release their material and their plans for the future


Interview (2021)

Catenary Wires  - Interview

Talulah Gosh, Heavenly and Tender Trap's Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey speak to John Clarkson about the expansion of their current band The Catenary Wires from a duo into a five-piece and 'Birling Gap', their just-released third album.


Interview (2013)

Catfish and the Bottlemen - Interview

Marie Hazelwood and Harry Sherriff talk to Van McCann, the singer with rising Welsh rock and roll band Catfish and the Bottlemen, about his group's hard touring and their forthcoming debut album


Interview (2013)

Catfish and the Bottlemen - Interview

Marie Hazelwood and Harry Sherriff talk to Van McCann, the singer with rising Welsh rock and roll band Catfish and the Bottlemen, about his group's hard touring and their forthcoming debut album


Interview (2021)

Cathal Coughlan - Interview

Former Microdisney and Fatima Mansions frontman Cathal Coughlan talks to Eoghan Lyng about his new project Telefis and album with Jackknife Lee, political history, musical history and more.


Interview (2011)

Cathode Ray - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Jeremy Thoms from Edinburgh-based post-punk guitar act the Cathode Ray about their long delayed debut album, which will come out early next year


Interview (2015)

Cathode Ray - Interview

John Clarkson chats to Jeremy Thoms, the front man with Edinburgh-based alternative rock act the Cathode Ray, about his band's versatile second album, 'Infinite Variety', and his rapidly expanding record label, Stereogram Recordings


Interview (2020)

Cathode Ray - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Jeremy Thoms, the front man with Edinburgh-based alternative rock band the Cathode Ray about 'Heightened Senses', his group's surprisingly optimistic first album in four years.


Interview (2019)

Catty Pearson - Interview

London-based singer-songwriter Catty Pearson answers talks to Malcolm Carter about her her acclaimed debut EP ‘Time Tells Me’.


Interview (2019)

Celeste Bell - Interview

Celeste Bell, the daughter of late X-Ray Spex singer Poly Styrene , talks to Adrian Janes about her mother and ‘Dayglo: The Poly Styrene Story’, the new music biography which she has written in collaboration with music writer Zoë Howe.


Interview (2009)

Certain Ratio - Interview

Mark Rowland talks to Jez Kerr, the bassist with Mancurian post punks A Certain Ratio about his group's years on Factory Records from the late 70s to the mid 80s, and the massive influence of New York on their sound


Interview with David Moore (2003)

Chamberlain - Interview with David Moore

Chamberlain were a massive influence on both the hardcore and the emo movement. In one of his first interviews since leaving music, former frontman David Moore talks to Ben Howarth about the group's history


Interview (2015)

Chantal Acda - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to former Sleepingdog front woman and Dutch-born singer-songwriter Chantal Acda about her second solo album 'The Sparkle in Our Flaws', which is her first release on Glitterhouse Records


Interview (2007)

Charlatans - Interview

Since forming in the late 80's the Charlatans have released nine studio albums. With a singles compilation 'Forever' being released at the end of the last year, Jonjo McNeill chats to front man Tim Burgess backstage at a gig in Newcastle to promote the new collection


Interview (2018)

Charlatans - Interview

Shirley Procter and Amanda J Window interview and photograph Tim Burgess, Martin Blunt and Tony Rogers from indie rock outfit the Charlatans in a series of speed dates at a chip shop during their own North by Northwich festival.


Interview (2020)

Charlie Barnes - Interview

David Thomas speaks to Bastille touring member and solo musician Charlie Barnes on his new album 'Last Night’s Glitter', lockdown life and the lap steel.


Interview (2016)

Charlie Big Time - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Matthew Pendlebury from Bolton-based indie pop duo about why his band have always proved more popular in America than Britain and their forthcoming appearance at a Pennyblackmusic Bands Night in Manchester on February 18th in support of the Chesterfields and Karen


Interview (2016)

Charlie Dore - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to critically acclaimed singer and actress Charlie Dore about her new album, 'Milk Roulette'


Interview (2012)

Charlie Dore - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson watched singer-songwriter Charlie Dore perform at a gig at Newbury in Berkshire, and talks to her about long and award-winning musical and acting career


Interview (2019)

Charlie Young - Interview

Imagine finding yourself suddenly responsible for bringing to life the captivating music of some of the earliest American recording artists. Charlie Young tells Lisa Torem how he did that and more with his 'Unheard of Jazz' podcast.


Interview (2007)

Charlotte Hatherley - Interview

Ex-Ash guitarist Charlotte Hatherley talks to Sarah Maybank about leaving her former band and her just released second solo album, 'The Deep Blue'


Interview (2005)

Charlottefield - Interview

Brighton-based band Charlottefield's music is an abstract and unqiue take on post-punk and post-rock. At a gig in London, Mark Rowland talks to them about their new debut album 'How Long Are You Staying'


Interview (2013)

Chastity Brown - Interview

Malcolm Carter chats to Minnesota-based singer-songwriter Chastity Brown about her debut UK release 'Back-Road Highways' which combines elements of folk, gospel, blues and jazz,


Interview (2014)

Cheetah Chrome - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to punk guitarist Cheetah Chrome about his bands Rocket from the Tombs and the Dead Boys, and 'Solo', his new mini-album and debut solo release


Interview (2005)

Chemistry Experiment - Interview

Nottingham-based group the Chemistry Experiment have just released their debut album after a long struggle. Frontman Steven J.Kirk talks to John Clarkson about the problems with recording the album and why against the odds they persevered


Interview (2017)

Chesterfields - Interview

Dixie Ernill speaks to Simon Barber, the front man with 80's indie pop act The Chesterfields, about their reformation after an absence of twenty years and their forthcoming appearance at our next Pennyblackmusic Bands Night at Gullivers in Manchester on February 18th


Interview (2013)

Children of Leir - Interview

Anthony Strutt talks to Leicester-based psychedelic two-piece the Children of Leir about their history to date and just released eponymous debut album


Interview (2015)

Children of Leir - Interview

Anthony Strutt chats to experimental Leicester-based band Children of Leir about their fascination with history and mythology and their just released self-titled second album


Interview (2016)

Chorusgirl - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to London-based noise pop band Chorusgirl at a show at the Chameleon Arts Café in Nottingham on their first full-length UK tour about their eponymous debut album


Interview (2010)

Chris Bathgate - Interview

Former Hefner front man Darren Hayman in what is our sixth interview with him speaks to Ben Howarth about his latest album with his band the Secondary Modern, 'Essex Arms'


Interview (2006)

Chris Brokaw - Interview

Chris Brokaw is a man of many parts and has played in such critically acclaimed acts as Codeine, Come, New Year and Consonant. He talks to Mark Rowland about some of his different bands and his recently released fourth solo album, 'Incredible Love'


Interview (2021)

Chris Connelly - Interview

Edinburgh-born but now Chicago-based singer-songwriter Chris Connelly talks to John Clarkson about his new album 'The Birthday Poems', which recorded with Monica Queen, is a fictionalized account of the romance between Stella Cartwright and poet George Mackay Brown .


Interview (2022)

Chris Connelly - Interview

Edinburgh-born but now Chicago-based singer-songwriter Chris Connelly talks to Eoghan Lyng about his new concept album 'Eulogy to Christa', which is about the life of Velvet Underground singer Nico.


Interview (2021)

Chris Constantinou - Interview

Ex Adam Ant bassist and Wolfmen frontman Chris Constantinou talks to Andrew Twambley about his new award-winning project Rude GRL + CC, playing at Live Aid, working with Rat Scabies and Wilko Johnson and co-writing with Lou Reed.


Interview (2013)

Chris Grant - Interview

Malcolm Carter talks to singer-songwriter and music biographer Chris Wade about his band Dodson and Fogg's 60's-influenced just released third album, 'Sounds of Day and Night'


Interview (2018)

Chris Haddon - Interview

Kimberly Bright speaks to Chris Haddon, the singer and guitarist for The Minx and Heavy On The Magic, about his new full-time career as a holistic healer.


Interview (2012)

Chris Jagger - Interview

Nick Robinson chats with Chris Jagger, the younger brother of the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, about the swinging sixties, and his long musical and acting careers


Interview (2021)

Chris Jagger - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks tp Chris Jagger, the younger brother of the Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger, about his forthcoming memoir 'Talking to Myself' and his own musical career.


Interview (2010)

Chris Olley - Interview

Former Six By Seven frontman recently released his debut solo album, 'A Streetcar Named Disaster'. Denzil Watson talks to him about life after Six By Seven, the new album and selling effects pedals to the Arctic Monkeys


Interview (2011)

Chris Olley - Interview

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten speaks to Jamie Rowland in her second interview with us about her forthcoming third album, 'Tramp', collaborating with the National's Aaron Dessner and being made to cry in her dentist’s office by a Hollywood musical star


Interview (2011)

Chris Spedding - Interview

Chris Spedding, who is possibly Britain’s best known session guitarist, talks to John Clarkson about his new jazz-influenced solo album, 'Pearls', annd working with John Cale, Bryan Ferry and the Sex Pistols


Interview (2008)



Brighton-based singer-songwriter Chris T-T has spent much of the last year touring with former Million Dead frontman Frank Turner. Helen Tipping chats to him about politics, his recent trilogy of albums about the downfall of London and going out on the road with Turner


Interview (2017)

Chris Wade - Interview

Dodson and Fogg front man Chris Wade talks to Malcolm Carter about his directorial feature film debut, 'The Apple Picker'


Interview (2018)

Chris Wade - Interview

Dodson and Fogg multi-instrumentalist turned film-maker Chris Wade talks to Malcolm Carter about 'Cuentos', his intriguing new surreal short film.


Interview (2017)

Chris Wade - Interview

Malcolm Carter speaks to author and Dodson and Fogg frontman Chris Wade about his second feature film, ‘Seven Days In Never’.


Interview (2012)

Chrysalids - Interview

Anthony Strutt discusses with John Wood both his 80's bands One Thousand Violins and the Chrysalids, the latter of whom have recently released their debut album, 'Neither Love Nor Money', over twenty years after they recorded most of its songs


Interview Part 2 (2010)

Chubby Checker - Interview Part 2

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Interview Part 1 (2010)

Chubby Checker - Interview Part 1

In a two part interview Lisa Torem speaks to bestselling artist Chubby Checker about his worldwide 60's dance hit, 'The Twist' and the racism which he feels has blighted his fifty year career


Interview (2010)

Chuck Prophet - Interview

Californian singer-songwriter Chuck Prophet talks to Anthony Strutt at a gig in London about his years with influential Americana outfit Green on Red and his recent solo record 'Dreaming Waylon's Dream', a track by track cover record of Waylon Jennings' 1975 album, 'Dreaming My Dreams'


Intervew (2012)

Chuck Prophet - Intervew

Former Green on Red guitarist Chuck Prophet speaks to Anthony Strutt about his solo career, and his eleventh album, 'Temple Beautiful', which is about his home city of San Francisco


Interview Part 2 (2002)



PB : Your music has a lo-fi quality that gives it a feeling of immediacy. By that I mean, it sounds a bit raw and I can almost picture you sitting there playing the songs when I listen to them. Is t


Interview Part 1 (2002)

Chuzzlewit - Interview Part 1

If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, winter has probably started making its way into your life. The cold air is moving in and sweaters and jackets are becoming part of your wardrobe again. Rainy


Interview (2017)

Cindy Smith Dunaway - Interview

Designer Cindy Smith Dunaway talks about creating costumes for the Alice Cooper Group, her upcoming book and more with Lisa Torem


Interview (2018)

Cindy Wilson - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to B-52s vocalist Cindy Wilson about her debut solo album 'Change' and forthcoming UK tour.


Interview (2002)

Cinerama - Interview

David Gedge, founder of Cinerama and erstwhile The Wedding Present front-man didn’t lean back on the sofa and put his hands behind his head. Nor did he stroll into the café, order a coffee – black –


Interview with David Gedge (2002)

Cinerama - Interview with David Gedge

Cinerama are back with a new album 'Torino'. In an extensive interview Tommy Gunnarsson takes the opportunity to catch up with frontman David Gedge to talk about it, Ukranian folk music, and his years with the legendary the Wedding Present


Interview (2019)

Circuit3 - Interview

Dublin-based musician Peter Fitzpatrick talks to Dave Goodwin about his synthpop project Circuit3 and its second album, 'The Price of Nothing and The Value of Everything'.


Interview (2009)



Ben Howarth speaks to Barry Hogan, the promoter of All Tomorrow's Parties, about the evolution and some of the challenges of his alternative rock festival over the last decade


Interview (2008)

City And Colour - Interview

The solo project of Dallas Green, City and and Colour has won as much acclaim as the Canadian musician's regular hardcore band, Alexisonfire. With City and Colour's second album now out, Green speaks to Adrian Huggins about both the project's albums and a highly successful recent UK tour


Interview (2014)

Claudia Brucken - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to former Propaganda singer Claudia Brücken about her third solo album ‘Where Else...’, the first which she has written on the guitar


Interview (2018)

Claudia Brucken - Interview

Claudia Brucken, the former singer with Propaganda, talks to John Clarkaon about her new album 'Beginn', which she has collaborated on with electronic composer and ex-Tangerine Dream member Edgar Froese.


Interview (2011)

Claudia Brucken - Interview

Former Propaganda front woman Claudia Brucken talks to John Clarkson about her years on the ZTT label and 'Combined', her new retrospective, which compiles together tracks from both her solo career and work with other artists


Interview (2004)

Clayhill - Interview

Clayhill are back with their second album of the year, 'Small Circle', three songs of which have been used on a short film. "Nothern Soul' by cult director Shane Meadows. They talk to Anthony Strutt about the making of the film


Interview (2002)

Clientele -  Interview

In a previous issue of the Pennyblackmusic Magazine, I reviewed The Clientele's album 'Suburban Lights.' If you remember that, you may also remember that I was quite positive about it. Great. We at t


Interview (2015)

Clientele - Interview

Tommy Gunnarsson speaks to Alasdair MacLean, the front man with cult indie pop band the Clientele, about their new compilation,out a compilation called 'Alone and Unreal: The Best of the Clientele', and their past, present and future


Interview (2010)

Clientele - Interview

Dominic Simpson speaks to the critically acclaimed and autumnal-toned the Clientele about their five albums, various EPs and the impact that their native London has had on their work.


Interview (2011)



Tara McEvoy talks to Australian folk pop outfit Cloud Control at a show in Belfast to promote their debut album 'Bliss Release' about their reading habits, and the highs and lows for them so far of working in the music industry


Interview with Jason Gough Part 1 (2002)

Coastal - Interview with Jason Gough Part 1

This year one of the biggest selling records on the Pennyblackmusic.com website has been the self-titled debut record from Coastal, which is an eight track ride through slocore, shoegaze and indiepop.


Interview with Jason Gough Part 2 (2002)

Coastal - Interview with Jason Gough Part 2

PB: How do you feel about the Coastal album now? JG: Today I’m really happy with it since I’ve just read an extremely positive review forwarded from the label. In fact, I’ve hardly read any negative press - I’m just waiting for the bomb to drop! I thi


Interview (2005)

Coastal - Interview

Shoegazing Utah group Coastal recently released their second album 'Halfway to You' after a long absence. Back for a second interview with Pennyblackmusic, Ben Howarth chats to frontman Jaosn Gough about it and touring Britain with Low


Interview with Robin Guthrie (2006)

Cocteau Twins - Interview with Robin Guthrie

A completely individual presence in British rock, the Cocteau Twins were of the most seminal acts of the 80's and early 90's. Guitarist Robin Guthrie talks to John Clarkson about the group's 15 year history and continued impact


Interview (2002)

Cody - Interview

With their second album 'Distance Learning' just out, keyboard based group Cody are perhaps the most unorthodox group on the Shinkensen label. Members Joe Boulter and Chris Tighe speak to Julia Willis about the band's five year history


Interview (2003)

Coin Op - Interview

Despite forming only 18 months ago, British indie group Coin-op have already begun to make an impact, touring with the Inspiral Carpets, and releasing a mini-album on Fierce Panda. Olga Sladeckova chats to them about their rapid rise


Interview with Martin Rossiter (2003)

Cole Marquis - Interview with Martin Rossiter

Gene have had many up and downs since they first formed in 1992. Frontman Martin Rossiter talks to Anthony Strutt about the much acclaimed group's albums, and their long career


Interview (2012)

Collective Soul - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin about the Georgia-based band's production history, creative challenges over the past two decades, and his exciting solo endeavours


Interview (2023)

Comes with a Smile - Interview

John Clarkson gets deep into the hearts and minds behind one of the most influential music publications of the last 30 years, Comes with a Smile


Interview (2008)

Comets On Fire - Interview

After a one-off gig at the Luminaire in London, Dominic Simpson speaks to Erthan Miller from much acclaimed Californian garage/psychedelic act Comets on Fire about his band and its members' other successful projects


Interview (2005)

Comets On Fire - Interview

Santa Cruz psychedelic rockers Comets on Fire recently toured Europe. Dominic Simpson talks to guitarist Ethan Miller about playing with with Julian Cope, and the band's recent British appearances


Interview (2010)

Common Prayer - Interview

Brothers Justin and Jason Russo were members of both Hopewell and Mercury Rev. Anthony Strutt speaks to them both at a show in London about their current groups, Common Prayer and the Silent League


Interview with Stephen Fellows (2006)

Comsat Angels - Interview with Stephen Fellows

One of the most underrated acts of the early 80's, the Comsat Angels twinned together sparse, economical musicianship and a large sound. While other bands of the era with a big sound such as U2, Simpl


Interview (2016)

Comsat Angels - Interview

Denzil Watson speaks to Stephen Fellows, the frontman from Sheffield-based 80's post-punk group the Comsat Angels, about the reissue of four of their albums in double CD editions


Interview (2012)

Converge - Interview

The guitarist and producer with hardcore act Converge, Kurt Ballou speaks to Paul Waller about his group's history, and their just released latest album, ‘All We Love We Leave Behind’


Interview (2005)

Copenhagen - Interview

Evocative and haunting, Copenhagen are one of the more unorthodox bands based in London. Dominic Simpson speaks to members Neil Henderson and Kirsa Wilkenschildt about the group's confessional, orchestral baroque sound and their new album, 'Sweet Dreams'


Interview (2002)

Copenhagen - Interview

Copenhagen are one of the most distinctive sounding and unusual new bands on the current British independent music scene. The group, which first formed in London in February 1999, are a sprawling eig


Nick Power - Interview (2014)

Coral - Nick Power - Interview

Harry Sherriff speaks to Nick Power, the keyboardist and co-songwriter in the Coral about his debut poetry collection, 'Small Town Chase'


Interview (2009)



One of the great British bands, Cornershop are back after with their first album in seven years. Sarah Maybank speaks to front man Tjinder Singh about the new record, 'Judy Sucks a Lemon for Breakfast', and why there has been such a prolonged absence between albums


Interview (2016)

Corrs - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Irish folk pop group the Corrs about 'White Light', their first album in ten years, and their forthcoming appearance at Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire


Interview (2012)

Cosmo Jarvis - Interview

Mark Rowland chats to London-based singer-songwriter and filmmaker Cosmo Jarvis about his low budget new film, 'The Naughty Room', which is about to receive its first television showing


Interview (2005)

Cousteau - Interview

After a long absence Irish torch balladeers Cousteau are back with a third album, 'Nova Scotia.' Frontman Liam McKahey chats about litigation problems with their former label, and how the band has survived the loss of Davey Ray Moor, their main songwriter


Interview with Patrick Hart (2020)

Cow Pie Productions - Interview with Patrick Hart

John Clarkson speaks to London businessman and music fan Patrick Hart about his role in the relaunch of the influential country label Cow Pie Productions almost forty years after it closed.


Interview (2011)

Cowboy Junkies - Interview

The guitarist and main songwriter with the Cowboy Junkies, Michael Timmins speaks to Richard Lewis about his group's long history, and and their latest record, ‘Demons’, which is a set of covers of songs by their friend Vic Chesnutt who died in 2009


Interview with Grahame Skinner (2023)

Cowboy Mouth - Interview with Grahame Skinner

Hipsway frontman Grahame Skinner talks to John Clarkson about the surprise return of his 90's project The Cowboy Mouth.


Interview (2012)

Craig Finn - Interview

Andy Cassidy chats to Craig Finn from critically acclaimed New York-based garage rockers the Hold Steady about his just released first solo album, 'Clear Heart Full Eyes'


Interview (2017)

Craig Finn - Interview

Craig Finn, the front man with the much acclaimed the Hold Steady, speaks to Benjamin Howarth about his third solo album, ‘We All Want the Same Things’


Interview (2003)

Cranebuilders - Interview

Described as "the most important unsigned band in Britain", Liverpudlian band Cranebuilders have just released their third EP 'Just Idleness'. The group talks to Anthony Strutt about their career to date, and their search for the right record deal


Interview with Alison Shaw (2004)

Cranes - Interview with Alison Shaw

Long-serving shoegazing act the Cranes recently released a new album, 'Particles and Waves'. Frontwoman Alison Shaw speaks to Anthony Strutt about running their own record label, Dadophonic, and their recently renewed relationship with the Cure


Interview (2017)

Crash City Saints - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Joshua Gorman from Michigan-based indie guitar band Crash City Saints about their second album and first in seven years 'Are You Free?', which tells of his teenage years and his discovery then of the late 80’s/early 90’s alternative rock/pop scene.


Interview (2013)

Crass - Interview

Former Crass front man Steve Ignorant talks to Paul Waller about the group's history, his new acoustic project Slice of Life and joint album with Irish punks Paranoid Visions


Interview (2021)

Crazies - Interview

An offshoot of The Sound frontman Adrian Borland's first band The Outsiders, The Crazies' only album 'A Simple Vision' was never meant to come out. Drummer Adrian Janes and clarinet player Bi Marshall explain why forty-three years after it was recorded it is finally being released.


Interview (2009)

Crazy Man Michael - Interview

A member of Last Harbour and Anna Kashfi, Mancurian musician Michael Dorward has just released his own album, the 60s folk-tinged 'The Green Light', under the moniker of Crazy Man Michael. He talks to Malcolm Carter about its making and balancing the different strands of his busy musical career


Interview (2013)

Creature Comforts - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Ben Le Jeune, the front man with Manchester-based alternative rockers the Creature Comfort about his decision to reform his band after a twenty year absence and their just released long-awaited eponymous debut album


Interview (2005)

Crimea - Interview

Formed out of the ashes of the almost massive the Crocketts, the Crimea have just released their debut album 'Tragedy Rocks'. Members Andrew Stafford and Andy Norton talk to Jamie Rowland about their anthemic form of rock and its American recording


Interview (2009)

Crocodiles - Interview

Crocodiles are a young Californian noise duo, who have recently released their debut album,'Summer of Hate'. Anthony Strutt speaks to guitarist Charles Rowell about the nightmare world he and vocalist Brandon Welchez have envisioned on it


Interview (2013)

Crosby, Stills and Nash - Interview

Graham Nash speaks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his long musical history as both a founder member of the Hollies and with Crosby, Stills and Nash, and his new autobiography, 'Wild Tales'


Interview (2012)

Cud - Interview

Dixie Ernill speaks to William Potter from late 80's and early 90's indie pop act Cud about their forthcoming four CD box set and reformation tour


Interview (2021)

Cult Figures - Interview

Gary Jones, Jon Hodgson and Lee McFadden from post-punk band Cult Figures speak to John Clarkson about their reformation after an absence of 36 years and new album ‘DerItend'.


Interview (2016)

Cult of Dom Keller - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to Nottingham/Leicester psychedelic hybrid the Cult of Dom Keller about their third album, 'Goodbye to the Light' at a gig in Leicester


Interview (2008)

Cure - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to former and founder Cure member Lol Tolhurst about his sixteen years in the band, and his current group Levinhurst, which will be releasing their third album next year


Interview (2016)

Curse of Lono - Interview

Former Hey Negrita front man Felix Bechtolsheimer speaks to John Clarkson speaks about his new band Curse of Lono, their self-titled debut EP and plans for the future


Interview (2018)

Curse of Lono - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Curse of Lono frontman Felix Bectolsheimer about 'As I Fell', his band's much acclaimed second album.


Interview (2023)

CUT - Interview

Vocalist and guitarist Ferruccio Quercetti from Italian post-punk/blues trio CUT talks to John Clarkson about his group's hard touring, singing in English and new album, 'Dead City NIghts'.


Interview (2002)

D4 - Interview

New Zealand group D4 have been meeting with much acclaim recently with their blend of Heartbreakers and Stooges inspired breakneck punk. Vocalists Dion and Jimmy talk to Mark Rowland backstage at a recent London gig about their debut album '6twenty'


Interview (2010)

Dakota - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Ben Talbot, the front man with young British pop band, about the romantic break-up that inspired the writing of their debut album, 'Heart and Soul'


Interview (2018)

Damian O'Neill - Interview

Denzil Watson talks to Undertones and That Petrol Emotion guitarist Damian O'Neill about his debut solo album 'Resit Revise Reprise', which is being released under the moniker of Damian O’Neill and The Monotones.


Interview (2021)

Damn Truth - Interview

Lee-la Baum, lead singer of the Montreal-based The Damn Truth, discusses the setbacks and rewards of creating their third album, ‘Now or Nowhere’, during the pandemic,as well as their future plans.


Interview (2009)

Damon And Naomi - Interview

Dominic Simpson speaks to husband-and-wife team and art rock duo Damon and Naomi before a show at the Luminaire in London about their time with lo-fi psychedelic rockers Galaxie 500 and their own subsequent hightly acclaimed career since then


Interview (2011)

Dan Michaelson and the Coastguards - Interview

Americana musician and former Absentee frontman Dan Michaelson talks to Ben Howarth about his second solo album, 'Shakes'


Interview (2014)

Dan Michaelson and the Coastguards - Interview

Ben Howarth speaks to critically-acclaimed London-based singer-songwriter Dan Michaelson about being back with his band the Coastguards after two solo albums, and his just released latest album, 'Distance'


Interview (2007)

Dan Sartain - Interview

Dan Sartain has been receiving a lot of acclaim for his brand of garage blues/punk rock. Mark Rowland chats to the Alabama-based singer-songwriter, who has recently signed to One Little Indian, about his recording career to date, and his dissatisfaction the current music scene


Interview (2012)

Dan Whitehouse - Interview

Spencer Robertshaw chats to London-based singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse about his wide range of influences, and eclectic and much-acclaimed debut album


Interview (2009)

Danbert Nobocan - Interview

Adrian Huggins speaks to Bob Rafferty from Glaswegian post-rock act, El Dog, about his band and their atmospheric and haunting debut album, 'Lamps of the Terrahead'


Interview (2004)

Dandy Warhols - Interview

The Dandy Warhols are currently one of the best known indie rock acts in the world. Singer Courtney Taylor and drummer Brent Deboer chat to Olga Sladeckova at their first show in Prague about the success of their band and the group's ten year history


Interview (2009)

Daniel Johnston - Interview

Mark Rowland speaks to damaged musical genius Daniel Johnston about his forthcoming album, 'Is and Always Was'. which has been produced by Paul McCartney producer Jason Falkner, and his long musical history


Interview (2011)

Daniel Land and the Modern Painters - Interview

Anthony Strutt chats to shoegazing artist Daniel Land, who fronts the group the Modern Painters, about his band and their forthcoming second album


Interview (2013)

Dark Dark Horse - Interview

Dave Goodwin speaks to ex-Kyte and current Maybeshewill member Jamie Ward and Kids in Cars singer James Stafford about their Leicestershire-based electronica duo Dark Dark Horse and 'Centuries', its debut album


Interview (2011)

Darlene Love - Interview

Lisa Torem talks to pop legend Darlene Love about her five decade career and working with Phil Spector


Interview (2015)

Darlene Love - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to 60's soul icon Darlene Love about ‘Introducing Darlene Love’, her new album produced by Steven Van Zandt, plans for filming her memoir and her forthcoming tour.


Interview (2012)

Darren Hayman - Interview

Ben Howarth talks to former Hefner front man Darren Hayman about his new album 'The Violence', which takes as its main theme the seventeenth century Essex Witch Trials


Interview (2020)

Darren Hayman - Interview

As he prepared for the release of 'Home Time', his 17th album, Darren Hayman speaks to Ben Howarth about his most personal album and his reflections on the end of his epic, award-winning 'Thankful Villages' project.


Interview (2009)

Darren Hayman - Interview

The former front man with Hefner, Darren Hayman has just released his tenth album, 'Pram Town', a set of songs all set in the new town of Harlow in Essex. In what is our fifth interview with him, he speaks to Ben Howarth about it and his love of song writing


Interview (2007)

Darren Hayman - Interview

One-time Hefner star Darren Hayman meets up with Ben Howarth to talk about his just released second solo album, 'Darren Hayman and the Secondary Modern' and also his former band


Interview (2013)

Darryl Jones - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to bass player Darryl Jones about playing for both Miles Davis and the Rolling Stones


Interview (2008)

Das Wanderlust - Interview

Jamie Rowland chats to guitarist Andy Elliott from abstract indie pop group Das Wanderlust about the group's recent line-up problems and forthcoming debut album


Interview (2007)

Dashboard Confessional - Interview

Starting as a solo project for Chris Carabba and soon expanding into a full-band, Dashboard Confessional have just released their fourth album, 'The Shade of Poison Trees'. Jonjo McNeill speaks to Chris Carabba about his decision to return to his acoustic roots with it.


Interview (2011)

Dave Brubeck - Interview

Jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck talks to Lisa Torem about his nearly seventy years long musical career, while his son Darius pays personal testimony to his father


Interview (2013)

Dave Davies - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to former Kinks guitarist Dave Davies about 'I Will Be Me', his new solo album


Interview (2012)

Dave Harding - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Richmond Fontaine bassist Dave Harding about his second solo album ‘You Came Through’, his family's recent move to Denmark and Richmond Fontaine’s future


Interview (2023)

Dave Mattacks - Interview

Legendary drummer and percussionist Dave Mattacks talks to Adam Coxon about his on-off career with Fairport Convention, working with The Albion Band and session work with Paul McCartney and Richard Thompson.


Interview (2019)

Dave Philpott - Interview

Dave Philpott speaks to John Clarkson about 'Dear Mr Pop Star', the second volume of letters that he has written with his father Derek to pop and rock stars questioning their lyrics, and for which they have received equally comical replies.


Interview (2014)



Ex-Fairport Convention member and fiddle player Dave Swarbrick speaks to Nick Dent-Robinson about having his death accidentally reported in the newspapers and his forthcoming solo tour


Interview (2020)

Davey Woodward - Interview

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.


Interview (2019)

Davey Woodward and the WInter Orphans - Interview

Brilliant Corners and Experimental Pop band frontman Davey Woodward speaks to John Clarkson about his latest project the Winter Orphans and their forthcoming appearance at our next Manchester Bands Night.


Interview Part 1 (2012)

David Baker - Interview Part 1

Ex-Mercury Rev frontman David Baker in the first part of a two part interview speaks to Andy Cassidy about time travel, superpowers and 'Central Flow', his first album in eighteen years and with his new band Variety Lights


Interview (2012)

David Celia - Interview

Ben Howarth speaks to Canadian singer-songwriter and roots rocker David Celia at a show in London about his latest album, 'I Tried', and continuous touring


Interview (2012)

David Fishof - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp founder organiser David Fishof about his new book, 'Rock Your Business'


Interview (2018)

David Ford - Interview

As he prepares to release his fifth solo album, ‘Animal Spirits’, David Ford tells Ben Howarth how an obsession with the causes of the 2007-8 banking crisis prompted him to write a ‘concept’ album about market economics.


Interview (2013)

David Ford - Interview

Ben Howarth speaks to critically acclaimed singer-songwriter David Ford about his forthcoming fourth solo album, 'Charge', and new tour


Interview (2013)

David Grubbs - Interview

Paul Waller talks to New York-based experimental musician and solo artist David Grubbs about his early years with influential hardcore bands Squirrel Bait and Bitch Magnet and his new album ‘The Plain Where the Palace Stood’


Interview (2013)

David Kilminster - Interview

Roger Waters guitarist David Kilminster talks to Lisa Torem about his solo album, 'Scarlet', which five years after recording it, he decided ro re-record and reissue in a new and expanded 'Director's Cut'


Interview (2005)

David Kitt - Interview

Much acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter David Kitt has recently released a collection of cover songs, 'The Black and Red Notebook'. On the eve of a British tour, he chats to Anthony Dhanendran about it and his four album career


Interview (2014)

David Ritz - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to ghost writer and music biographer David Ritz about his writing career upon which he has collaborated with Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and most recently Aerosmith's Joe Perry


Interview (2009)

David Rothman - Interview

American journalist David Rothman's political debut novel, 'The Solomon Scandals', has been thirty years in the writing. He chats to Lisa Torem about the influence of Bob Dylan on it


Interview (2018)

Dead Can Dance - Interview

Brendan Perry from Dead Can Dance talks to John Clarkson about 'Dionysus', his group's first album in seven years, which is a concept album about the legend of the Greek god Dionysus.


Interview (2007)

Dead Kennedys - Interview

Former Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra speaks to Denzil Watson about his spoken word solo shows, Bushism and global capitalism and the demise of his one time band


Interview (2021)

Dead Men Walking - Interview

Kirk Brandon talks to Andrew Twambley about the latest line-up of his punk supergroup Dead Men Walking, their new album 'Freedom, It Ain't On the Rise' and playing Fleetwood


Interview (2023)

Dead Writers - Interview

Steev Burgess talks to singer Paul Shine about Dead Writers' breakthrough and what comes next.


Interview (2023)

Deadset - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Sam Mellors, the vocalist from Hull-based indie band Deadset, about its debut single, 'The Art of Pointscoring' .


Interview (2009)

Deadstring Brothers - Interview

Carl Bookstein chats to Spencer Cullum, the guitarist with Detroit-based country band about his band's latest album 'São Paulo' and its hard-turing schedule


Interview (2009)

Dean and Britta - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to Dean Wareham, the former front man with Galaxie 500 and Luna, about both his previous bands, and also ’13 Most Beautiful…’, his current project with his wife Britta Phillips, for which they have written a live soundtrack to accompany several rarely seen Andy Warhol films


Interview (2002)

Deanna Varagona - Interview

Deanna Varagona is best known for being a member of the sprawling Nashville consortium, Lambchop. A multi instrumentalist and the only woman in the band, Varagona joined the group, shortly after its i


Interview (2014)

Death - Interview

Mark Rowland chats to long lost 70's Detroit garage rock outfit Death about their sudden emergence from obscurity to cult act and their recently released third retrospective


Interview (2013)

Death Valley Rally - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Ralph Bautista from American indie/shoegaze band Death Valley Rally about their six-song debut EP, ‘The Stars Shine Bright After Midnight’


Interview (2022)

Debbie Benjamin Koller and Aret Sakal - Interview

Chicago DJ Debbie Benjamin Koller and Chicago DJ/Windy City Soul Club founder, Aret Sakal share insights regarding the Northern Soul phenomenon in an exclusive interview.


Interview (2013)

Deborah Bonham - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson talks to singer-songwriter about her long musical career, and her late brother, Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham


Interview (2004)

Deckard - Interview

Scottish guitar rock band Deckard have put out their new album, 'Dreams of Divinity and Dynamite', on their own label. After a decade of being signed to majors with various bands, frontman Chris Gordon talks about why they have taken this step


Interview (2023)

Declining Winter - Interview

Adrian Janes talks to Yorkshire-based musician Richard Adams about his band The Declining Winter's first album in five years, 'Really Early, Really Late'.


Interview (2006)

Deerhof - Interview

Experimental San Francisco art rockers Deerhoof recently played a show in an European tour at the London Scala. Jamie Rowland chats to drummer and founder Greg Saunier about the band's origins and new long player 'The Runners Four'


Interview (2002)

Delgados - Interview

The Delgados fourth album 'Hate' is the band's most critically acclaimed album to date yet. Anthony Strutt talks to frontwoman Emma Pollock about is recording, and the band's decision to switch to Mantra from their own Chemikal Underground label


Interview with Willy Vlautin (2014)

Delines - Interview with Willy Vlautin

Richmond Fontaine frontman and singer-songwriter Willy Vlautin talks to John Clarkson about his new band the Delines, their debut album 'Colfax', and 'The Free', his recently published fourth novel


Interview (2013)

Deltasound - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Jonjo McNeill and Adrian Huggins from Newcastle-based trio Deltasound, whose debut album ‘When the Attack Warnings Sound’, which reflects ominously on nuclear disaster, they have just released as a pay-as-you-want release


Interview (2023)

Demian Dorelli - Interview

Eoghan Lyng chats to Nick Drake-influenced pianist Demian Dorelli about his critically acclaimed new album, 'My Window'.


Interview (2013)

Dengue Fever - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to Ethan Holtzman from California-based sextet Dengue Fever about their twelve year musical history and whose music fuses Cambodian pop and American psychedelia


Interview Part 2 (2015)

Dennis Dunaway - Interview Part 2

Dennis Dunaway, the bassist and co-songwriter/co-founder of Alice Cooper, has just published his memoir. In this two -part interview he discusses the history of the band, the making of their hits and studio life with Lisa Torem


Interview Part 1 (2015)

Dennis Dunaway - Interview Part 1

Dennis Dunaway, the bassist and co-songwriter/co-founder of Alice Cooper, has just published his memoir. In this two -part interview he discusses the history of the band, the making of their hits and studio life with Lisa Torem


Interview (2016)

Dennis Dunaway - Interview

Dennis Dunaway discusses the audio format of his Alice Cooper Group memoir, 'Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs! My Adventures in The Alice Cooper Group'


Interview (2018)

Dennis Dunaway - Interview

Founder member and bassist for the original Alice Cooper Group, Dennis Dunaway chats to Lisa Torem about his contribution to Cooper’s recent Paranormal LP and his well-received memoir ‘Snakes! Guillotines! Electric Chairs! My Adventures in the Alice Cooper Group'.


Interview (2005)

Departure - Interview

Described as the forerunners of the new 80's revival, the Departure have had a meteoric rise since first forming little over a year ago and are now about to release their first album. Guitarit Lee Irons and bassist Ben Weaver speak to Anthony Strutt


Interview (2007)

Departure - Interview

Anthony Strutt chats to Northampton-based 80's revivalists the Departue about their forthcoming second album, 'Inventions', and their extensive touring schedule


Interview (2002)

Departure Lounge - Interview

Despite its members now living in three different countries, Bella Union signing Departure Lounge have recently released their most acclaimed album yet with 'Too Late to Die Young'. Olga Sladeckova speaks to the band about their career to date


Interview (2002)

Desaparecidos - Interview

The Desaparecidos have released one of the hardcore punk albums of the year with their debut 'Read Music/Speak Spanish'. Guitarist Denver Dalley talks to Ben Howarfth about the band's first eighteen months and its recording


Interview (2018)

Desert Mountain Tribe - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to London-based rock act Desert Mountain Tribe bassist Philipp Jahn about their just released experimental second album, 'Om Parvat Mystery'.


Interview (2005)

Devendra Banhart - Interview

At a press conference in Regent's Park, folk star Devendra Banhart and his band chatted to journalists and music writers about thir new album 'Cripple Crow.' Mark Rowland reports back on a very unusual evening


Interview (2003)

Devendra Banhart - Interview

Texan-born, but Venezuelan-raised folk artist Devendra Banhart has won acclaim in all quarters and recently a deal with former Swan Michael Gira's Young God label. Anthony Dhanendran talks to him about his schizophrenic take on pop


Interview (2010)

Devo - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Devo bass player and vocalist Gerald Casale about the Akron, Ohio synthpunk act's first album in twenty years, 'Something for Everybody'


Interview 2016 (2019)

Dhani Harrison - Interview 2016

Dhani Harrison, son of the late George Harrison and Olivia Harrison, has formed several bands and most recently released a solo album. In this 2016 archival interview he spoke to Lisa Torem before a show in Chicago.


Interview (2017)

Dials - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Dermot Watson and Andy Taylor from Brighton-based 60's-influenced band the Dials about their just released fourth album, ‘That Was the Future’.


Interview (2003)

Diana Darby - Interview

Diana Darby's haunting songs tell of child abuse and dysfunctional family relationships. With her second album 'Fantasia Ball' soon out, she talks to John Clarkson about her previous career as a sitcom writer and escaping from her Houston childhood


Interview (2012)

Dick Venom and the Terrortones - Interview

Adrian Huggins chats to Dick Venom from the band the Terrortones' about his group's double A-sided debut single, shoe wear and the current state of his beloved rockabilly genre


Interview (2005)

Dickies - Interview

First formed in 1977, Californias The Dickies are renowned for their hilarious speedball punk and covers. Denzil Watson chats to them about touring and their influences on the Offspring and Green Day.


Interview (2006)

Diecast - Interview

Japanese hardcore outfit Envy released their latest album 'Insomniac Doze' on Mogwai's Rock Action label. Vocalist Tetsuya Fukagawa talks to Andy Vincent about his group's longevity and why, after nearly 15 years together, their priorities haven't changed


Interview (2007)

Dillinger Escape Plan - Interview

Having had to cancel their forthcoming European tour due to guitarist Ben Weinman breaking his foot, Paul Raven speaks to bassist Liam Wilson from hardcore outfit Dillinger Escape Plan about the recording of their new album @Ire Works' and working with Mike Patton


Interview (2002)

Dillinger Escape Plan - Interview

Always controversial, the American group the Dillinger Escape Plan are one of the few original-sounding bands on the current metal scene. Mark Rowland talks to drummer Chris Pennie about the group's rapid rise to notoriety and new singer, Greg Puciato


Interview (2003)

Dillinger Escape Plan - Interview

In the five years since their last album. 'Calculating Infinity', metalcore act the Dillinger Escape Plan have changed both singer and direction. New frontman Greg Pucciato talks to Mark Rowland


Interview (2010)

Dillinger Escape Plan - Interview

The Dillinger Escape Plan have been at the forefront of the experimental metal scene since forming in 1997. Guitarist and founding member, Ben Weinman, talks to Paul Waller about his band's history from their formative to their current release, 'Option Paralysis'


Interview (2022)

Dim Gray - Interview

Julie Cruickshank speaks to Norwegian prog/art rock band Dim Gray about their recently released second album ‘Firmament’, playing with Marillion and their classical influences and methods of studio recording.


Interview (2005)

Dinosaur Jr - Interview

About to reform, Dinosaur Jr were one of the great guitar acts of the 89's, but fell apart in spectacular fashion after recording three classic albums. Frontman J Mascis talks to Mark Rowland about their traumatic break up and getting back together


Interview (2021)

Dire Straits Legacy - Interview

Keyboardist Alan Clark speaks to John Clarkson about covers project Dire Straits Legacy, their forthcoming show at the 02 Indigo in London and his years in Dire Straits.


Interview (2003)

Dirtbombs - Interview

The Dirtbombs have recorded more records and played more shows than any of versatile Detroit guitarist Mick Collins’ many other groups. Drummer Ben Blackwell chats about their twin bass, twin drum line-up and new album "Dangerous Magical Noise'


Interview with Warren Ellis (2003)

Dirty Three - Interview with Warren Ellis

Much acclaimed Australian trio the Dirty Three recently completed a tour of Europe. Violinist and frontman chats to Olga Sladeckova about the tour and the difficult recording of the group's sixth and latest album, 'She Has No Strings Apollo'


Interview (2011)

Distractions - Interview

Malcolm Carter talks to vocalist Mike Finney and guitarist Steve Perrin from under rated 70's punk/new wave band the Distractions about their comeback and two new EPs, 'Black Velvet' and 'Come Home'


Interview (2012)

Distractions - Interview

In what is our second interview with 80's new wave act the Distractions, Malcolm Carter chats to guitarist and songwriter Steve Perrin about their second album, 'The End of the Pier', which is being released 32 years after their debut record


Interview (2013)

Distractions - Interview

Malcolm Carter talks to Distractions members Mike Finney and Steve Perrin, and Neil Storey, the owner of record label HiddenMasters, about 'Parabolically Yours' the 80's new wave band's forthcoming retrospective


Interview (2017)

Distractions - Interview

The recent release of the band's third album, ‘Kindly Leave The Stage’ on the Occultation Recordings label is being promoted as the last Distractions album. Malcolm Carter speaks to Steve Perrin and Nick Halliwell about why they have decided this will be the final word from the Distractions.


Interview (2014)

Distractions - Interview

Malcolm Carter talks to Distractions members Mike Finney, Steve Perrin and Nick Halliwell, and Neil Storey, the owner of record label HiddenMasters, about 'Parabolically Yours' the 80's new wave band's new PledgeMusic-funded box set


Interview (2020)

Distractions - Interview

Malcolm Carter talks to Nick Halliwell, Steve Perrin and Mike Finney from underrated new wave band The Distractions about the long-awaited reissue of their 1980 debut album ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ in a two CD 40th Anniversary edition.


Interview (2019)

Doctors Of Madness - Interview

Richard Strange, the frontman with influential cult band Doctors of Madness, talks about 'Dark Times', the group's first album in over four decades, which was inspired by the present political situation and world crisis.


Interview (2002)

Dodgy - Interview

Always happy sounding, Dodgy were one of the bestselling and most popular actts of the mid 90's. Drummer Matthew Pirest and guitarist Andy Miller talk to Olga Sladeckova about the group's rise to fame and history


Interview (2013)

Dodos - Interview

Fiona Hutchings speaks to former Bluetones front man Mark Morriss about his former band, whether they will ever reform and second solo album, 'A Flash of Darkness'


Interview (2013)

Dodos - Interview

Ben Howarth speaks to breezy San Francisco folk duo Dodos' guitarist and singer Meric Long about the death of their touring guitarist Chris Reimer last yeaar and their just released fifth album, 'Carrier'


Interview (2012)

Dodson and Fogg - Interview

Malcolm Carter speaks to author and musician Chris Wade about his group Dodson and Wade, and its self-titled and psychedelic-influenced debut album


Interview (2021)

Dodson and Fogg - Interview

Dodson and Fogg's Chris Wade speaks to Malcolm Carter about his recent EP 'Watch the Moon', its accompanying film, and also working with Nigel Planer.


Interview (2014)

Dodson and Fogg - Interview

Malcom Carter talks to singer-songriter and author Chris Wade about his 60's-influenced band Dodson and Fogg's sixth album and new concept record, 'In a Strange Slumber', which features a guest appearance from 'The Young Ones' actor, Nigel Planer


Interview (2014)

Dodson and Fogg - Interview

Malcolm Carter talks to singer-songwriter Chris Wade from 60's/psychedelic-influenced band Dodson and Fogg about his band's fifth album 'After the Fall', and his new group Rexford Bello, which he has formed with his brother Andy Wade


Interview (2022)

Dodson and Fogg - Interview

Chris Wade speaks about his work as Dodson & Fogg, working with actors for his latest project, maintaining a breakneck work rate and why he’s putting the Dodson & Fogg name on hold


Interview (2016)

Dodson and Fogg - Interview

The recent release of the ninth album under his Dodson and Fogg project gave us the opportunity to put a few questions to Chris Wade. To long term followers of his work, it will be no surprise to learn that Wade already has the next Dodson and Fogg album almost completed!


Interview (2011)

Doghouse Roses - Interview

Doghouse Roses is the much acclaimed Glasgow-based folk duo of singer Iona McDonald and guitarist Paul Tasker . Malcolm Carter speaks to Paul Tasker about his band, who have toured with the Willard Grant Conspiracy, and their self-released second album, 'The Broken Key'


Interview (2017)

Doghouse Roses - Interview

Malcolm Carter speaks to Paul Tasker, the guitarist from Glaswegian alternative folk duo Doghouse Roses, about the band's first album in six years, 'Lost is Not Losing'


Interview (2020)

Doghouse Roses - Interview

Malcolm Carter talks to Paul Tasker, the guitarist with Glasgow-based Americana/folk duo Doghouse Roses about their fourth album, ‘We Are Made of Light’.


Interview (2012)

Don Felder - Interview

Ex-Eagles guitarisr Don Felder speaks to Lisa Torem about his time in the group, his bestselling book 'Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001)’ and 'Airborne', his first solo album in nearly thirty years


Interview (2013)

Donovan - Interview

Lisa Torem talks to Donovan about the forthcoming second volume of his autobiography which will be coming out as an audio book and his new album 'Shadows of Blue', which was recorded in Nashville


Interview (2011)

Donovan - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to 60's pop-folk legend Donovan about his latest album 'Ritual Groove', which was produced by film director David Lynch, his childhood musical influences and unique guitar style


Interview (2015)

Donovan - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to singer-songwriter and folk artist Donovan before a show in Oxford about his fiftieth anniversary tour and his continued love of music


Interview (2020)

Doris Brendel - Interview

With 'Mass Hysteria', her fourth album with Lee Dunham, due for release in early September, ex-Violet Hour frontwoman Doris Brendel talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about her unusual upbringing and long musical career.


Interview (2015)

Doris Brendel - Interview

Former Violet Hour front woman Doris Brendel talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about her extraordinary upbringing and latest solo album, 'Upside Down World'


Interview (2017)

Doris Brendel - Interview

Nick Dent Robinson speaks to Violet Hour singer Doris Brendel about her unconventional musical career and forthcoming ninth album 'Eclectica'


Interview (2009)

Dot Allison - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Scottish-born songwriter Dot Allison about her recently released fourth solo album, 'Room 7½', which features appearances from both Paul Weller and Peter Doherty


Interview (2021)

Dot Allison - Interview

Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter and musician Dot Allison talks to John Clarkson about ‘Heart-Shaped Scars’, her first new album in twelve years.


Interview (2012)

Dot Dash - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Terry Banks, the front man and guitarist with Washington DC punk band about 'Spark>Flame>Ember>Ash', their debut album


Interview (2021)

Doug Hoekstra - Interview

Nashville-based writer and musician Doug Hoekstra talks to John Clarkson about 'The Day Deserved', his first album in over a decade, and his return to music.


Interview (2002)

Doug Hoekstra - Interview

Doug Hoekstra is one of the up-and-coming and rising stars of the American alternative music scene. Native born, but of Lithunian and Dutch ancestry, Hoekstra was brought up in Illinois, but now live


Interview (2003)

Doug Hoekstra - Interview

Nashville musician Doug Hoekstra's new album 'Waiting' represents a change of direction, being recorded almost entirely at home while he awaited the birth of his first child. He chats to John Clarkson about its recording


Interview (2022)

Douglas MacIntyre - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Scottish guitarist and record label owner Douglas MacIntyre about his band Port Sulphur's second album 'Speed of Life', and 'Hungry Beat', his forthcoming oral history of the late 1970s and early 1980s Scottish post-punk movement.


Interview (2013)

Dr Feelgood - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to drummer Kevin Morris from rhythm and blues giants Dr Feelgood about their late front man Lee Brilleaux and their new double CD compilation, ‘Get Rhythm’, which brings together everything that the 1983-1989 line-up of the group recorded


Interview (2009)

Dreadzone - Interview

John Clarkson talks to Greg Roberts, the front man with dub/reggae/techno group Dreadzone, about his development as a songwriter since his first group Big Audio Dynamite and Dreadzone’s forthcoming new album, ‘Eye on the Horizon’


Interview (2016)

Dream Maps - Interview

London-based experimental musician and multi-instrumentalist Dominic Simpson speaks to John Clarkson about his new solo project Dream Maps and its debut album 'In Stormy Nights', which takes much of its inspiration from UVB-76, an enigmatic Russian radio station


Interview (2017)

Dream Syndicate - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to vocalist and guitarist Steve Wynn about his decision to reform his seminal 80's alternative rock act the Dream Syndicate and 'How Did I Find Myself Here?', their first album in nearly thirty years which will come out in September


Interview (2002)

Dressy Bessy - Interview

Energetic, fun and playful, Dressy Bessy are about to release their new record 'Sound Go Round' on the Track and Field label. Olga Sladeckova chats to lead singer Tammy Ealon about the group's happy-go-lucky sound


Interview (2016)

Drew Morrison and the Darkwood - Interview

Drew Morrison, who fronts rising London-based Americana band the Darkwood, speaks to John Clarkson about his lyrics, influences and their debut EP, ‘Tales of Love, Sadness and Rock and Roll’


Interview (2009)

Drug Models Love - Interview

The Drug Models Love is the lo-fi project of New York-based musician, Kevin McGinnis. John Clarkson speaks to him about the confessional nature and influence of his home city on the project's debut album,'Slow Hope Parade'


Interview (2012)

Duane Eddy - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to influential guitarist Duane Eddy about his forthcoming British tour, and 'Road Trip', his first album in twenty four years, which he has recorded with Richard Hawley


Interview (2009)

Duff McKagan - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Chicago-based musician Mars Williams about his career both playing saxophone with the Psychedelic Furs and also as the leader of much acclaimed free jazz outfit Liquid Soul


Interview (2019)

Duke 72 - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Justin Lumsden, the main guitarist and songwriter in Glaswegian psychedelic/folk/rock sextet Big Hogg, about his new project Duke 72, with Melbourne-based drummer Jonny Mitchell, and their debut album, 'The Mid Shires Herald'.


Interview (2010)

Dum Dum Girls - Interview

Los Angeles all girl band the Dum Dum Girls combine 60's vocal harmonies with an old school garage punk sound. Aaron Brown speaks to singer Dee Dee at a gig in Manchester about their debut album, 'I Will Be'


Interview (2004)

Dumptruck - Interview

Boston-based Americana act Dumptruck first formed in the the mid-80's and have drawn comparisions with REM.With their three earliest albums having just been re-released, frontman Seth Tiven chats to Anthony Strutt about his long-serving project


Interview (2011)

Duncan Maitland - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to former Picture House guitarist Duncan Maitland about his long planned debut solo album, ‘Lullabies of the 21st Century’, and his recent tour with Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Anny Celsi and Brian Wilson percussionist Nelson Bragg


Interview (2012)

Duncan Maitland - Interview

Andy Cassidy speaks to former Picture House guitarist Duncan Maitland about his solo career and forthcoming second album


Interview (2018)

Dunes - Interview

Adrian Huggins, the bassist of rising Newcastle alternative/stoner rock band Dunes, talks to John Clarkson about his group's intensive work ethic and their recently released second EP.


Interview (2016)

Duran Duran - Interview

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor speaks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his band's 80's stardom and their continued longevity


Interview (2011)

Dweezil Zappa - Interview

Lisa Torem talks to American guitarist Dweezil Zappa about his Zappa on Zappa project, which will be touring the UK in November and pays tribute to his late father, the legendary Frank Zappa


Interview (2017)

Dweezil Zappa - Interview

American guitarist/composer/actor Dweezil Zappa chats to Lisa Torem about his forthcoming UK tour and his father Frank's legacy


Interview (2022)

Dwina Gibb - Interview

Dwina Gibb talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about her memories of her late husband, The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb,, and a new exhibition of photographs and family memorabilia to commemorate the tenth anniverrsary of his death.


Interview (2019)

Earl Slick - Interview

New York guitarist Earl Slick talks to Lisa Torem about performing with former Sex Pistol Glen Matlock, and his experiences working with David Bowie and John Lennon.


Interview (2021)

Earl Slick - Interview

New York guitarist Earl Slick has recently completed the eleven-track, all-instrumental 'Fist Full of Devils,' will be touring the UK in November and has a memoir project ready for publication. Lisa Torem catches up with him to find out the details.


Interview (2006)

Early Years - Interview

The Early Years' orgasmic effects and reverb-driven drone noise workouts have cemented their position as one of the most exciting live acts from London around. Dominic Simpson speaks to them about their self-titled, debut album


Interview (2016)

Eastern Swell - Interview

Chris Reeve, the main songwriter with Edinburgh alternative-based group the Eastern Swell, speaks to John Clarkson about his band's debut album, 'One Day, A Flood'


Interview (2019)

Eastern Swell - Interview

Chris Reeve, the main songwriter, lyricist and guitarist with Edinburgh-based group the Eastern Swell, speaks to John Clarkson about his group's second album 'Hand Rolled Halo', which combines elements of folk, jazz, 60’s psychedelia and prog rock.


Interview (2011)

Echo And The Bunnymen - Interview

Les Pattinson talks to Anthony Strutt about his twenty years as bassist with Echo and the Bunnymen and joining his latest band, the Wild Swans


Interview with Ian McCulloch (2014)

Echo And The Bunnymen - Interview with Ian McCulloch

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Ian McCulloch from Echo and the Bunnymen about his band's new album, 'Meteorites'


Interview (2020)

Ed O'Brien - Interview

Radiohead guitarist and vocalist Ed O’Brien chats to Nick Dent-Robinson about his warmly praised solo debut LP 'Earth' under the guise EOB,


Interview (2012)

Ed Romanoff - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to New York-based singer-songwriter Ed Romanoff about working and co-writing with Mary Gauthier and his self-titled debut album


Interview (2011)

Edgehill Avenue - Interview

Carl Bookstein speaks to Drew Perkins, the frontman with classic rock/Americana Louisville, Kentucky-based group Edgehill Avenue about his band's third album 'Just Out of Sight’


Interview (2013)

Editors - Interview

Editors bassist Russell Leetch talks to Richard Lewis about the band’s return with new album ‘The Weight of Your Love’, their first in four years which saw the group working with film composer Clint Mansell


Interview With Angelo Starr (2013)

Edwin Starr Band - Interview With Angelo Starr

With a gig coming up at the Jazz Cafe in London to commemorate the tenth anniversary of his death, Dave Goodwin speaks to long-term member Angelo Starr about his decision to take over as front man from his late brother in seminal soul outfit, the Edwin Starr Band


Interview (2020)

Eight Rounds Rapid - Interview

Kimberly Bright talks to three Eight Rounds Rapid members about their backgrounds, art, Southend, and not sounding like anyone else on the planet.


Interview (2006)

Eighteenth Day Of May - Interview

Six London-based psychedelic folk band the Eighteenth Day of May released their self-titled debut album to much acclaim last year. Anthony Strutt speaks to guitarist and sitar player Richard Olson and bassist Mark Nicholas on their first full British tour


Interview (2007)

Eighties Matchbox B Line Disaster - Interview

Psychedelic blues punks Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster have had a tough few years, being dropped by their label and losing their guitarist. Aaron brown speaks to frontman Guy McKnight about getting back on the road after a long absence and their soon-to-be-released third album


Interview (2002)

Eighties Matchbox B Line Disaster - Interview

One of the up-and-coming British punk groups, Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster recently released their first single. Olga Sladeckova speaks to vocalist Guy and guitarist Marc backstage at a gig supporting Ikara Colt


Interview (2010)

Eileen Rose - Interview

Boston-based singer-songwriter and Americana artist has been attracting increasing acclaim with her powerful vocals and captivating songs since erupting onto the music scene in 2000. She speaks to Malcolm Carter about her current band the Holy Wreck and her new album, 'Luna Turista'


Interview (2002)

Electrelane - Interview

All girl guitar band Electrelane released their debut album 'Rock It to the Moon' on their own label Let's Rock earlier this year. About to go into the studio to record a second album with Steve Albini, guitarist Mia Clarke talks about the group's history


Interview (2007)

Electric Cinema - Interview

The Electric Cinema have found innovative ways of merging visuals with their music. John Clarkson chats to singer Dan Neale about this, and his band's new self-titled debut album


Interview (2020)

Electric Cinema - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to indie group the Electric Cinema about their reformation after a hiatus of eleven years and their just released second album, 'Animals + Gods'.


Interview (2010)

Electric Pop Group - Interview

Carl Booksetin cats to brothers Erik and Martin Aamot from Gothenburg-based indie pop act the Electric Pop Group about their just released new album, 'Seconds'


Interview (2020)

Elevator Mood - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Primevals frontman Michael Rooney and former Jolt bassist James Doak about their new project The Elevator Mood and its critically acclaimed eponymous debut album.


Interview (2022)

Elio Pace - Interview

Pianist Elio Pace talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his latest tour in which he interprets and plays the songs of Billy Joel.


Interview (2019)

Elk - Interview

Leeds-based multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Joey Donnelly talks to John Clarkson about his project Elk, touring with the Love Band on their farewell tour and 'Beech', Elk's cassette and download only mini-album.


Interview (2004)

Ella Guru - Interview

One man band Bob Log III has just finished touring with Franze Ferdinand and the Kills. Backstage at a Manchester fif, he talks to Helen Tipping about his unique brand of psycho blues


Interview (2004)

Ella Guru - Interview

Fragilely melodic, but sprawling Liverpool act released one of the albums of the year with their debut album, 'The First Album'. Frontman John Yates speaks to Anthony Dhanendran about it, and the band's new single 'Park Lane Speakers'


Interview (2021)

Elli De Mon - Interview

Italian blues musician Elli de Mon speaks to Julie Cruickshank about her dazzling new album 'Countin' the Blues', upon which she covers early female blues artists,, as well as her punk and garage influences and playing the blues all over Europe.


Interview (2012)

Ellis Paul - Interview

Lisa Torem talks to Charlottesville based singer-songwriter Ellis Paul about the inspiration that Woody Guthrie has had on his song writing, and his fan-funded latest album ‘The Day After Everything Changed’


Interview (2014)



Lisa Torem speaks to American singer-songwriter Ellis Paul, about his latest solo alabum 'Chasing Shadows', which, recorded in three studios, includes songs about American war veterans and Johnny Cash


Interview (2018)

Embrace - Interview

Ahead of two Christmas shows in early December, Embrace bassist Steve Firth chats to Richard Lewis about the band’s forthcoming 2019 tour to celebrate the 21st Anniversary of the group’s debut LP ‘The Good Will Out’.


Interview (2018)

Embrace - Interview

With their seventh album ‘Love Is A Basic Need’ just released and a UK tour due to start in late March, Embrace bassist Steve Firth chats to Richard Lewis about the recording of the new album, live dates and future plans for the quintet.


Interview (2023)

Emeli Sande - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Brit Award winning Scottish-raised singer-songwriter Emeli Sande before her performance at the Nocturne Live festival about her love of jazz and charity work.


Interview (2018)

Emilio Pinchi - Interview

Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Emilio PInchi talks to John Clarkson about his new EP 'Holiday', which is being released digitally and on limited edition cassette.


Interview (2013)

Emily Hurd - Interview

Harry Sherriff talks to former Coral guitarist and Liverpool-based singer-songwriter and composer Bill Ryder-Jones about his musical career, recovery from agoraphobia and touring with the Arctic Monkeys


Interview with David Michael Curry (2002)

Empty House Cooperative - Interview with David Michael Curry

Improvisational consortium, the Empty House Cooperative have recently released their debut album on the hinah label. With other albums in the pipeline, the group's leader David Curry talks about what promises to be an exciting year for the Boston projec


Interview (2006)

Empyrium - Interview

Indiepop group the Essex Green have just released their first album in three years, 'Cannibal Sea'. Tommy Gunnarsson chats to Christopher Zither from the band about the band's musical history and the new record


Interview (2003)

Enduser - Interview

Motion City Soundtrack's debut album 'I am the Movie' was one of the most acclaimed punk releases of last year. Backstage at the London Astoria, Anastasia Grabov chats to guitarist Joshua Cain and drummer Tony Thacker


Interview (2020)

Engelbert Humperdinck - Interview

Engelbert Humperdinck talks to Adam Coxon about the longevity of his career and his forthcoming UK gigs.


Interview (2011)

Engineers - Interview

Anthony Strutt chats to British shoegazing band guitarist and vocalist Engineers' Mark Peters about his band's recent line-up changes and fourth album, 'In Praise of More'


Interview (2015)

English Beat - Interview

Whilst touring in support of their fourth studio album, ‘Here We Go Love’, the English Beat’s Dave Wakeling brings Lisa Torem up to speed


Interview Part 2 (2013)

Enuff Z'nuff - Interview Part 2

In 1975, CBS Records released 'Kid in a Big World' – a sumptuous fusion of glam-rock, sixties pop and orchestral showtunes. It was the first album by John Howard, a singer songwriter who had learned h


Interview Part 1 (2013)

Enuff Z'nuff - Interview Part 1

In a two-part interview, both parts of which we are publishing consecutively, rediscovered 70's singer-songwriter John Howard talks to Ben Howarth about his musical career, recent return to live work after an absence of several years and his latest solo album, 'Storeys'


Interview (2023)

Eric Bell - Interview

Legendary guitarist Eric Bell chats to Adam Coxon about working with Van Morrison in Them and Phil Lynott in Thin Lizzy, his fifty year career and his autobiography 'Remembering'.


Interview (2010)

Eric Burdon - Interview

Eric Burdon, the front man with influential 60's blues group the Animals, talks to Lisa Torem about his band's career and legacy


Interview (2016)

Eric Burdon - Interview

60's icon and Animals front man Eric Burdon speaks with Lisa Torem about performing, improvising and the influence of his Newcastle upbringing


Interview (2013)

Eric Burdon - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to 60's blues legend Eric Burdon about his new album, 'Til Your River Runs Dry'


Interview 2 (2020)

Eric Chappell - Interview 2

In the second part of a two part interview, Adam Coxon continues to talk to comedy writer Eric Chappell about his seminal '70s sitcom 'Rising Damp' and its huge success.


Interview 1 (2020)

Eric Chappell - Interview 1

In the first part of a two part interview, Adam Coxon talks to comedy writer Eric Chappell about his classic 70's TV series 'Rising Damp', and also 'The Banana Box', his earlier play which provided the inspiration for it.


Interview (2014)

Eric Clapton - Interview

In this archive interview Eric Clapton talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his autobiography and long musical career


Interview (2010)

Erland and the Carnival - Interview

Offbeat trio Erland and the Carnival recently put out their debut album which consists of electric arrangements of traditional folk songs. Anthony Strutt speaks to them about their previous band which include Verve, Damon Albarn, the Cult, the Orb, and Paul McCartney's the Fireman project


Interview (2018)

Errant Boy - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Edinbugh-based indie trio Errant Boy about their second album 'Memory Fractures', which they have released digitally and on vinyl.


Interview (2011)

Esben and the Witch - Interview

Brighton-based spooky-sounding folk band band Esben and the Witch's Daneil Copeman talks to Paul Waller about his band's debut album, 'Violet Cries' and touring America


Interview (2018)

Esme Bridie - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to young Merseyside-based singer-songwriter Esme Bridie about her debut album, ‘Today It Rains’, which is due out in March.


A Short Chat with Sasha Bell (2002)

Essex Green - A Short Chat with Sasha Bell

After hearing the new record by The Essex Green, I was immediately drawn in by the great songwriting and vocal harmonies on all the songs. I recently had the chance to correspond with band member Sas


Interview (2020)

Eugene Coyne - Interview

London-based singer-songwriter Eugene Coyne talks to John Clarkson about his fifth album and 'pop metal' record, which is the first of his records that he has written and recorded on the electric guitar.


Interview (2012)

Eugene McGuinness - Interview

Marie Hazelwood and Harry Sherriff speak to critically acclaimed London-based singer-songwriter Eugene McGuinness about his just released third album ‘The Invitation to the Voyage’ and its influences


Interview (2009)

European - Interview

The European is the solo project of London-based musician and electronic artist, Simon Break. With his debut album out soon, John Clarkson talks to him about why he prefers to program his own computer software and design his own instrumentation rather than follow more traditional methods


Interview (2020)

European Sun - Interview

The Short Stories' Steve Miles speaks to John Clarkson about his new band European Sun which he has formed with Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey of Heavenly, Tender Trap and the Catenary Wires, and their debut single 'The Future's Female'.


Interview (2020)

European Sun - Interview

Short Stories' frontman Steve Miles speaks to John Clarkson about his new band European Sun, which he has formed with Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey from Heavenly, Tender Trap and the Catenary Wires, and their eponymous debut album.


Interview (2021)

European Sun - Interview

Steve Miles from indie pop band European Sun talks about his group's recent first UK tour and how it has changed the band.


Interview (2012)

Eva Petersen - Interview

Marie Hazelwood chats to Liverpool-based singer-songwriter Eva Petersen about her infamous former band the Little Flames, and forthcoming debut solo album which she was written and recorded with Echo and the Bunnymen's Will Sergeant


Interview Part 1 (2003)

Even Worse - Interview Part 1

Even Worse was the first punk band of 'Big Takeover' editor, Jack Rabid. Having reformed after 20 years away,Jack and other members in the first part of a two part interview talk about the band's early years on the influential New York punk scene


Interview (2013)

Evening Hymns - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Canadian musician Jonas Bonnetta, the front man with atmospheric lo-fi/folk collective Evening Hymns, about his band's remarkable second album 'Spectral Dusk' which reflects on the death of his father


Interview (2011)

Experimental Pop Band - Interview

Davey Woodward from the Experimental Pop Band speaks to Dixie Ernill about his group's appearance and his own solo set at the Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night in Manchester on November 19th and their forthcoming new album which is due out next year


Interview (2003)

Explosions In The Sky - Interview

Instrumental Austin based band Explosions in the Sky have just released their third album . 'The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place' through Bella Union. Drummer Chris Hrasky chats about it,their British debut, and the group's plans to tour Europe


Interview (2006)

Eyehatedgod - Interview

Bristol-based musician Davey Woodward was the frontman with C86 group the Brilliant Corners, but since the mid 90's has fronted the Experimental Pop Band. Dixie Ernill chats to him about his long musical career


Interview (2011)

Factory Star - Interview

Factory Star is the new band of original Fall guitarist and Blue Orchids' front man Martin Bramah. He speaks to John Clarkson about Factory Star's debut album, 'Enter Castle Perilous'


Interview (2015)

Fairport Convention - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to folk-rock legends Faiprot Convention about their first studio album in four years, 'Myths and Legends', and their plans for this year's Cropredy Festival


Interview (2012)

Fairport Convention - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson chats to current and ex-members Richard Thompson,Jerry Donahue and Simon Nicol about seminal folk act Fairport Convention's history, and its forthcoming 45th anniversary show at their annual Cropredy Festival


Interview (2017)

Fairport Convention - Interview

Fairport Convention bassist Dave Pegg talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about the group's fiftieth anniversary this year and their forthcoming new album, which consists of both studio and live recordings


Interview (2016)

Fairport Convention - Interview

Fairport Convention violinist Ric Sanders speaks to Nick Dent-Robinson about this year Fairport's Cropredy Convention, which will include sets from Madness and rising stars Sound of the Sirens, and the recent death of former member Dave Swarbrick


Interview (2018)

Fairport Convention - Interview

Simon Nicol of Fairport Convention discusses with Steve Kinrade the band's legendary repertoire, their rider requests and upcoming tour.


Interview (2019)

Fairport Convention - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Fairport Convention guitarist and vocalist Simon Nicol about this year's 40th Fairport's Cropredy Convention which will take place in the village of Cropredy in North Oxfordshire in August.


Interview with June Millington (2011)

Fanny - Interview with June Millington

Early 1970s's all girl band Fanny were pioneers of the feminist movement and included Little Feat's Lowell George and David Bowie among their fans. Singer and guitarist June Millington talks to Lisa Torem about her band's influence and her musical career


Interview (2002)

Fariq Sona - Interview

Combining punk, ragga, dub and funk, Sona Fariq are one of London's hardest-hitting acts, but dropped by WEA ,are now without a deal. Vocalist Michael Frankel and guitarist Dom Bouffard chat to Julia Willis about their current state of flux


Interview (2022)

Fàshiön - Interview

Luke ‘Skyscraper’ James, the original frontman with Birmingham post-punk outfit Fàshiön, speaks to John Clarkson about his tenure with the band, their new compilation ‘fàshiön music’ and his current band This Twisted Wreckage.


Interview (2002)

Fatomas - Interview

Despite an initial yearning to become a weatherman - he used to make tapes of his own weather reports and give them to friends and family – Mike Patton formed his first group, Mr Bungle, while still


Interview (2010)

Fear Factory - Interview

in what is our second interview with them, Ben Howarth speaks to Gleen Page from Medway-based 60's-influenced garage rockers about their recent move to Steve Van Zandt's Wicked Cool label and their latest album, 'Pictures'


Interview (2016)

Feedback File - Interview

Malcolm Carter takes the opportunity to find out a little more about the Feedback File from John Almond who wrote and produced ‘The Earth Beneath Our Feet’, which was one of the most eclectic and inspiring albums of 2015


Interview (2022)

Feeder - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Grant Nicholas from bestselling rock act Feeder at a gig in Oxford about their new album ‘Torpedo’.


Interview (2022)

Felix Cavaliere - Interview

American singer-songwriter-organist Felix Cavaliere, who founded The Rascals in the 1960s, shares his deep knowledge of the music industry, talks about his memoir and more.


Interview (2015)

Felix Indiana - Interview

London-based singer-songwriter Felix Indiana shares his love of poetry with Owen Peters and how he plans to develop his career now university studies are finished


Interview (2019)

Fiat Lux - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to synthpop band Fiat Lux about their reformation after an absence of over thirty years, the reissue of all their 80's material, and also their new album 'Saved Symmetry'.


Interview (2015)

Field Music - Interview

Owen Peters goes to the cinema in Belfast, watching 1929 silent film 'Drifters' in order to track down Mercury Award nominated-band Field Music


Interview (2008)

Fighting With Wire - Interview

Derry-based punk trio Fighting With Wire have only just released their debut album, 'Man Vs Monster', after a long delay. Singer Cahir O' Doherty speaks to Aaron Brown about it and their recent deal with Atlantic Records


Interview (2006)

Fighting With Wire - Interview

Formed out the ashes of the ill-fated Clearshot, Northern Irish trio Fighting with Wire have toured with the likes of Biffo Clyro and Million Dead. Aaron Brown speaks to singer Cahir O' Doherty about the band's forthcoming album


Interview (2008)

Fightstar - Interview

Kelly Smith chats to increasingly acclaimed post-hardcore emo band Fightstar about touring with Feeder and their third full length album which is due out early next year


Interview (2005)

Film School - Interview

Californian indie rockers Film School have recently signed to Beggar's Banquet. With an album on its way in January, Anthony Strutt chats to frontman Krayg Burton about the group's British influences and development since first forming in 1998


Interview (2014)

Filter Distortion - Interview

Harry Sherriff chats to Liverpool synth group Filter Distortion, who are about to release their debut album, 'Transition', initially as a vinyl only release


Interview (2016)

Filthy Tongues - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Derek Kelly, the drummer with Edinburgh-based alternative rock trio the Filthy Tongues, about 'Jacob's Ladder', their debut album, which examines the hidden under surface of their native city


Interview (2019)

Fine Lines - Interview

Andrew Twambley speaks to Fine Lines’ frontman David Boardman about the band’s latest album, its recent appearance at Pub in the Park and its plans for the rest of the year.


Interview with Davy Henderson (2012)

Fire Engines - Interview with Davy Henderson

Jon Rogers talks Davy Henderson from Edinburgh-based post-punks the Fire Engines about his group's brief, but influential history


Interview (2002)

Firewater - Interview

Something of an American punk rock super group, Firewater features members of the Jesus Lizard, Soul Coughing, Laughing Hyenas, and Foetus. Frontman Tod A talks to Mark Rowland about the band's two albums 'Psychopharmacology' and 'The Ponzi Scheme'


Interview (2015)

Fish - Interview

Ex-Marillion front man Fish talks to John Clarkson about his recent announcement that he will retire from music to concentrate instead on a new career as a writer, and his plans for a final album and to reissue most of his solo catalogue in three CD remastered editions


Interview (2010)

Fish - Interview

Ex-Marillion front man Fish speaks about his recent return to live work with an acoustic tour after an enforced absence of nearly a year because of throat difficulties and his forthcoming studio album, ‘Feast of Consequences’


Interview (2013)

Fish - Interview

Paul Waller speaks to former Marillion front man Fish about his years in his former group, forthcoming album 'Feast of Consequences' and touring again after a long absence


Interview (2024)

Flaming Stars - Interview

UK garage punk band the Flaming Stars have two of their old John Peel sessions out on vinyl for the first time. Frontman Max Décharné talks about the importance of John Peel for the band, its high output career, and the impact of early MP3s on small bands and labels.


Interview (2013)

Flock Of Seagulls - Interview

Mike Score, the front man with 80's electronica act A Flock of Seagulls, talks to Paul Waller about 'All I Wanna Do', his new solo single and first release in seventeen years


Interview (2005)

Flogging Molly - Interview

Irish-Americans Flogging Molly recently roured Britain. Aaron Brown speaks to now LA-based frontman Dave King about his Dublin upbringing, touring and Irish Literature


Interview (2013)

Flowers - Interview

Anthony Strutt chats to East London indie pop trio Flowers about signing to Fortuna POP! and their just released second vinyl only single, 'Until You're Dead'


Interview (2005)

Flux Cored Wire - Interview

Four Tet, the nom de plume for electronic artist Kieran Hebdon, recently released his latest album 'Eveything Ecstatic'. At the Exeter Cavern, he chats to Ben Howarth about it, touring and keeping himself fresh by working with and remixing other artists.


Interview (2004)

Fonda 500 - Interview

Battling against the perils of a soundcheck and an over enthusiastic DJ, Anthony Dhanendran's interview with Fonda 500 at a recent London gig goes disastrously wrong, but still manages to come to a happy conclusion


Interview (2017)

Food of Love Project - Interview

Nicky Crewe talks to co-curator Tom McConnell about 'The Food of Love Project', a compilation album which compiles together new recordings of Shakespearean and other Elizabethan age songs from a collection of contemporary folk and experimental artists


Interview (2008)

For Against - Interview

Vocalist/bassist Jeffery Runnings and guitarist Harry Dingman from Nebraskan post-punks For Against speak to Chris Jones about their band's long twenty five year history, seven albums and Dingman's recent return to the band after an absence of sixteen years


Interview (2013)



Dave Goodwin talks to Jonny Hooker, one of the multi-instrumentalists with rising new acoustic band Fossil Collective about their career to date and musical influences


Interview (2003)

Four Tet - Interview

Four Tet's third album 'Rounds' was released to enormous acclaim earlier this year. Main man Kieran Hebden speaks to Anthony Dhanendran about the incredible reaction to it, and how he has been touring with it ever since


Interview (2014)

Francis MacDonald and Harry Pye - Interview

John Clarkson charts to Glasgow-based musician and Teenage Fanclub drummer Francis Macdonald and London-based artist Harry Pye who have recently started creating music together and whose first release is about French New Wave film director Jean-Luc Godard


Interview with Paul Rutherford (2013)

Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Interview with Paul Rutherford

Paul Waller talks to Frankie Goes To Hollywood vocalist and dancer Paul Rutherford about his influential and controversial group and also his solo career


Interview (2012)

Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to Brian Nash, the guitarist with the controversial Frankie Goes To Hollywood, about his years in the 80's group and recent autobiography


Interview (2014)

Frankie Rose - Interview

Jeff Thiessen chats to former Dum Dum Girls member Frankie Rose about her two albums under her own name, 'Interstellar' and 'Herein Wild'


Interview (2010)

Freebass - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to New Order and Joy Division's Peter Hook and Mani from the Stone Roses and Primal Scream at a show in London about their bass project, Freebass, and some of their other groups


Interview (2006)

Freeheat - Interview

After the collapse of the Jesus and Mary Chain, singer Jim Reid and guitarist Ben Lurie formed a new band, Freeheat. Olga Sladeckova talks to Ben Lurie about the group and their posthumously released debut album, 'Back on the Water'


Interview (2012)

Freeze the Atlantic - Interview

London-based singer-songwriter Azadeh talks about the Western and Persian influences of her songwriting, touring with Deacon Blue and her forthcoming debut album


Interview (2012)

Freq - Interview

Marie Hazelwood talks to young Liverpool-based rock and roll four piece FREQ about their forthcoming self-titled debut EP


Interview (2022)

Freya Beer - Interview

Alternative rock musician and rising talent Freya Beer talks to Andrew Twambley about her new single 'Love Child' and her debut album 'Beast'.


Interview (2007)

Friends - Interview

In our third interview with them, Sarah Johnson speaks to William Jones from durable indie pop group Friends about the band's just released ninth album, 'Spangleland', and recent return to live work after an absence of nearly 15 years


Interview with William Jones (2004)

Friends - Interview with William Jones

Back for a second interview with Pennyblackmusic, William Jones, the frontman with legendary British indiepop group Friends, talks to Tommy Gunnarsson about the recording of the band's long-awaited new album, 'Late Night Early Morning'


Interview Part 2 (2003)

Friends - Interview Part 2

In the second part of our interview with William Jones, the frontman with long-serving indiepop group Friends, he talks to Tommy Gunnarsson about the unusual reasons why the band's seminal first album, ‘Roads Leading Everywhere’ remains their most popu


Interview Part 3 (2003)

Friends - Interview Part 3

In the third and final part of our interview with long-serving C86 act Friends, Tommy Gunnarsson talks to frontman William Jones about the art of writing a great pop song, and his own label Summerhouse


Interview Part 1 (2003)

Friends - Interview Part 1

Legendary British indiepop group Friends have recorded 7 albums since 1988. In the first of a two part interview to be concluded next month frontman William Jones talks to Tommy Gunnarson about the band's long musical history


Interview (2019)

Friends Again - Interview

John Clarkson chats to Paul McGeechan, the keyboardist with influential Glaswegian pop act Friends Again, about the double CD reissue of their 1984 debut and only album, 'Trapped and Unwrapped'.


Interview (2013)

Frontier Ruckus - Interview

Ben Howarth talks to Michigan-based Americana band Frontier Ruckus at a show in London about their new double album, ‘Eternity of Dimming’


Interview with Guy Picciotto Part 1 (2002)

Fugazi - Interview with Guy Picciotto Part 1

One of the best known punk bands of all, Fugazi have recently returned to the fray with a new album 'The Argument'. In the first part of a two part interview, Ben Howarth speaks to guitarist/vocalist Guy Picciotto about its recording.


Interview with Guy Picciotto Part 2 (2002)

Fugazi - Interview with Guy Picciotto Part 2

In the second and final part of our Fugazi interview, Ben Howarth talks to guitarist Guy Picciotto about songwriting, playing live and the band's political conscious


Interview (2009)

Fun Lovin Criminals - Interview

Peter Allison speaks to Huey Morgan from the much acclaimed Fun Lovin' Criminals about his group's unique merging of musical styles,the band's beginnings on the club scene in New York and 'Classic , their upcoming sixth album


Interview (2011)



Peter Allison speaks to iconic hip hop/rock trio the Fun Lovin' Criminals about their fifteen year musical history and new triple live CD, 'Fun, Live, and Criminal’


Interview (2005)

Funeral For A Friend - Interview

Funeral for a Friend have had five Top 40 singles and two bestselling albums, but success has not come entirely smoothly. Guitarist Darren Smith talks to Ana Grabov about their new album 'Hours' and the reality of life on the road


Interview (2004)

Funeral For A Friend - Interview

Welsh rockers Funeral for a Friend's rise has been meteoric. Mark Rowland talks to them about touring with Iron Maiden and the pressures of coping with sudden fame


Interview (2012)

Funke and the Two-Time Baby - Interview

Jamie Rowland chats to Medway-based singer-songwriter Daniel Turnbull about his one-man alt-blues band Funke and the Two-Tone Baby and his recording career to date


Interview (2017)

Future War Bride - Interview

Mikkel Bostrom, the frontman and guitarist with Copenhagen-based psychedelic pop band Future War Bride, speaks to John Clarkson about their debut single 'Gloves Off', which was was recorded while he was suffering from severe memory loss


Interview (2014)



Fiona Hutchings talks to Vix from 80's all girl pop punk icons and C86 act about her band Fuzzbox's extraordinary career


Interview (2010)

Gabby Young and Other Animals - Interview

New Pennyblackmusic writer Paul Waller speaks to singer-songwriter and folk artist Gabby Young about her former training in opera, her band Other Animals and their debut album, 'We're All in This Together'


Interview (2021)

Gabi Garbutt - Interview

London-based singer-songwriter Gabi Garbutt talks to Steev Burgess about her forthcoming second album, the influence of poetry on her songwriting and touring with the Libertines.


Interview (2021)

Gabriel Moreno - Interview

London-based singer-songwriter and poet Gabriel Moreno muses with Steev Burgess about the relationship between the UK and Gibraltar, learning from other cultures, and the meaning of ‘Duende’.


Interview (2011)

Gagarin - Interview

John Clarkson talks to South London-based percussionist and musician Graham Dowdall about his electronic soundscape solo project Gagarin's new album 'Biophilia', and working with both Nico and Pere Ubu's David Thomas


Interview (2013)

Galileo 7 - Interview

Galileo 7 is the new band of former Prisoners and Solarflares bassist, Allan Crockford. John Clarkson chats to him about his decision to take up songwriting in it for the first time, and the group's recently released second album, 'Staring at the Sound'


Interview (2014)

Galileo 7 - Interview

Carl Bookstein speaks to former Prisoners and Solarflares bassist Allan Crockford about his psychedelic-influenced band Galileo 7 and their just released third album, 'False Memory Lane'


Interview (2008)

Gallon Drunk - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Gallon Drunk's Terry Edwards about his musical interpretation of Derek Raymond's brutal crime novel, 'I Was Dora Suarez', which recorded with Raymond and his bandmate James Johnstone in 1993, has just been reissued on CD


Interview (2016)

Gang Of Four - Interview

Andy Gill, frontman, co-founder and only remaining original member of British post-punk band, the Gang of Four, speaks to Lisa Torem about new multi-media project ‘Live..In The Moment’ as well as his vast experience as a producer, guitarist and arranger


Interview (2014)

Garland Jeffreys - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to acclaimed singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys about his long musical career, latest album 'Truth Serum' and forthcoming tour of Europe


Interview (2017)

Garland Jeffreys - Interview

The legendary Garland Jeffreys and his band will soon release his third album in six years. He chats to Lisa Torem about the songs, the guests and his early influences.


Interview (2003)

Garlic - Interview

Garlic have now released acclaimed two albums through Bella Union, the latest of which is 'Jam Sabbatical'. They talk to Olga Sladeckova about playing support to New Order at Brixton Academy, and their unconventional use of sleeve imagery


Interview (2013)



Paul Waller talks to Gary Numan about his much acclaimed new album 'Splinter', his recent move to Los Angeles and his early 80's career


Interview (2011)



Influential electronic music artist Gary Numan speaks to Andy Cassidy about his new album ‘Dead Son Rising’, its difficult inception and his career which is now five decades long


Interview (2009)

Gaslight Anthem - Interview

The Gaslight Anthem incorporate elements of punk, 50s rock 'n' roll, soul and heavy rock together and have toured constantly in the last year to rising audiences. John Clarkson speaks to guitarist Alex Rosamilia about his group and their much acclaimed second album, 'The '59 Sound'


Interview (2003)

Gayan Uttejak Orchestra - Interview

Harper Lee's 'Everything's Going to be Ok" has been one of the recent bestellers on the Pennyblackmusic chart. Olga Sladeckova speaks to band members Keris Howard and Laura Bridge about it and their first ever European tour


Interview (2014)

Gene - Interview

Anthony Strutt chats to former Gene drummer Matt James about the 90's alternative rock band, who have just all of their albums reissued on double CDs


Interview (2022)

Genius Steals - Interview

London-based post-punk musician and producer Pat Rowles talks to Adrian Janes about his latest project Genius Steals’ debut album ‘Nobody Knows Anything’, and working with Adrian Borland on his final album, ‘Harmony and Destruction’.


Interview (2015)

George Harrison - Interview

In an archive interview from 1987, Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to George Harrison about his work with Handmade Films, being an ex-Beatle and then new album, 'Cloud Nine'


Interview (2015)

George Michael - Interview

In this interview, which was originally published in 1990, George Michael talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his then new album ‘Listen Without Prejudice’ and his search for success


Interview (2021)

Gerry McAvoy - Interview

Bassist Gerry McAvoy talks about Rory Gallagher’s legacy, touring during their heyday, the 5Oth anniversary of Gallagher’s eponymous debut album and keeping his memory alive.


Interview (2004)

Giant Sand - Interview

Back with their first album in four years, Giant Sand have returned with an almost entirely new line-up. Frontman Howe Gelb talks about the departure of his regular band mates John Convertino and Joey Burns, and the new album‘, Is All Over...The Map’


Interview (2004)

Giant Sand - Interview

Fiery Canadian indie rockers Despitado have recently signed to the Jade Tree label and have just released a six track EP, 'The Emergency Response' . Frontman Dagan Harding tells Ben Howarth of the down to earth ambitions of his band


Interview (2004)

Gibby Haynes - Interview

Butthole Surfers frontman Gibby Haynes has recently formed a new band. He talks to Mark Rowland about why he has decided to put together the new group, Gibby Haynes amd His Problem, and its self-titled debut album


Interview (2005)

Gina Villalobos - Interview

Gina Villalobos' album 'Rock and Roll Pony' has earned her folk artist status, but also has roots in country and rock. She talks to Sarah Johnson about the accident which damaged and nearly lost her her sight, depression and her plans for her next record


Interview (2003)

Girlinky - Interview

London based indie pop group Girlinky have just released their debut album 'I Want the Tsunami'. Members Scott, Rob and Chris talk about the band's first three years, and their unusual way of playing gigs with the extended absence of other member, Sarah


Interview (2010)

Girls Guns and Glory - Interview

Documentary maker John Edgington talks to Lisa Torem about his films on both Syd Barrett and Robyn Hitchcock


Interview (2008)

Glasvegas - Interview

With their debut album due out in September, Aaron Brown chats to much acclaimed Scottish-based indie guitar group Glasvegas at a gig in Manchester about life, their music and their famous influential friends.


Interview (2018)

Glen Matlock - Interview

Former Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock talks to Dana Miller about his forthcoming rockabilly-influenced new solo album, 'Good to Go', and his touring plans for the future.


Interview (2016)

Glen Matlock - Interview

Glen Matlock speaks to Denzil Watson about his years with the Sex Pistols, working with Iggy Pop, his recent gigs with Heaven 17 and his current solo acoustic tour


Interview (2020)

Glen Matlock - Interview

Glen Matlock speaks to Andrew Twambley about the Sex Pistols, the Rich Kids, his solo career and his forthcoming UK tour with David Bowie guitarist Earl Slick.


Interview (2023)

Glen Matlock - Interview

Ex-Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock talks to John Clarkson about his politically-conscious sixth solo album 'Consequences Coming' and working with Blondie.


Interview (2012)

Glenn Frey - Interview

Eagles co-founder Glenn Frey speaks to John Clarkson abou his first solo album in twenty years, 'After Hours', a collection of covers of classic songs, and 'The History of the Eagles', a forthcoming two DVD Eagles documentary


Interview (2013)

Glenn Tilbrook - Interview

Paul Waller speaks to Squeeze front man Glenn Tilbrook about his band's musical history and legacy, recent solo tour and forthcoming album, 'Happy Ending'


Interview (2009)

Glimmer Kids - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Richard Knox and Elly May Irving from Leeds-based post-rock group Glissando at a gig in Edinburgh about how the end of their relationship inspired and gave them the focus they needed, after years of unsuccessful recording, to record their band's debut album


Interview (2015)

Glue Ensemble - Interview

'John Clarkson speaks to Ben Blaine, the singer with 'alternative acoustic' collective the Glue Ensemble about their debut album 'We Used to Live Around Here’, which has finally seen release despite having been recorded four years ago and the losses that inspired its recording


Interview with Ian Parton (2006)

Go Team - Interview with Ian Parton

The Go ! Team's mix of old school hip-hop, soul and funk, Sonic Youth style guitars and cheerleader samples have drawn them increasingly big audiences over the last year. The band's songwriter and leader Ian Parton speaks to Mark Rowland


Interview (2008)

Godfathers - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Peter and Chris Coyne from 80's new wave/rock 'n' roll group the Godfathers about their band and their decision to reform the classic original line-up of the group after a nearly 20 year absence


Interview (2017)

Godfathers - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Peter Coyne, the front man with the Godfathers, about the alternative rock band's latest line-up and new album, 'A Big Bad Beautiful Noise'


Interview with Peter Coyne (2022)

Godfathers - Interview with Peter Coyne

Peter Coyne, the frontman with The Godfathers, speaks to Denzil Watson about their critically acclaimed new album, ‘Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta’.


Interview (2020)

Godfathers - Interview

Cult indie rockers The Godfathers are currently celebrating their thirty-fifth anniversary with blazing new single ‘I’m Not Your Slave’/‘Wild and Free’. Lead singer Peter Coyne talks to Denzil Watson about his undying thirst for rock n’ roll and future plans.


Interview Part 2 (2013)

Godfathers - Interview Part 2

..and in the second part about 'Jukebox Fury', their first album in seventeen years


Interview Part 1 (2013)

Godfathers - Interview Part 1

In the first part of an extensive two part interview John Clarkson speaks to all four members of new wave/rock and roll group the Godfathers about their present line-up...


Interview with Eugene Hutz (2014)

Gogol Bordello - Interview with Eugene Hutz

Denzil Watson speaks to Eugene Hutz, the frontman with Gogol Bordello, about his group's theatrical stage shows and their forthcoming European Winter tour


Interview (2002)

Golden Famile - Interview

The release of Golden Famile’s self-titled debut album brings with it the spark of interest garnered from it’s haunting lyrics and melodies.Hailing from Ottawa, Canada, it’s singer-songwriter front man, Darrell Angus incorporates a number of folksy back-w


Interview (2004)

Golden Famile - Interview

Canadian group the Golden Famile have been described as having made "made a better Neil Young than Young has himself in recent years" with their new album 'Eastern Cloudy'. Frontman Darrell Angus talks to John Clarkson


Interview with Andy Elliot (2012)

Golden Orioles - Interview with Andy Elliot

Jamie Rowland talks to former Das Wanderlust front man and guitarist Andy Elliott about his two new musicial projects, Golden Orioles and Council Tax Band


Interview with John Robb (2005)

Goldenboy - Interview with John Robb

Goldblade have returned with a rabble-rousing new album "Rebel Songs'. At a pre-album luanch gig in Manchester, frontman John Robb speaks to Denzil Watson about it and his other career as a music journalist and author


Interview (2004)

Goldstoned - Interview

Berlin-based musician Patrick Goldstein's solo project meld 60's pop, Northern Soul, Motown, dance, Spy music, and a touch of jazz . Witha regular base now at the Firestation label, he chats to Chris Jones about his long musical career


Interview (2006)

Gomez - Interview

Winners of the Mercury Music Prize with their 1998 first album 'Bring It On', Gomez have met with critical indifference since then, but have kept an enthusiastic following. Singer Ian Ball chats to Ben Howarth about his band's new album 'How We Operate'


Interview (2011)



In our second interview with them, Mercury Prize winning band Gomez's drummer and percussionist Olly Peacock speaks to Ben Howarth about their new and seventh album, 'Whatever's On Your Mind'


Interview (2008)

Good Riddance - Interview

Alex Halls speaks to Russ Rankin from Californian punk band Good Riddance, back for a second and last interview with us, about his group's recent decision to break up after twelve years together, and its farewell live CD, ' Remain in Memory : The Final Show'


Interview (2004)

Good Riddance - Interview

Good Riddance were one of the big names on the punk circuit a few years ago, but have more recently a far adopted lower profile. Ana Grabov, talking to lead singer Russ Rankin , finds that they haven't broken up. Only their circumstances have changed


Interview (2006)

Good Shoes - Interview

Rising stars of the South London music scene, Good Shoes' self-professed shed rehearsed music has been getting rave reviews. Frontman Rhys Jones chats to Sarah Johnson about being signed tgo EMI offfshoot Brille Records and the recording of the band's debut album which will be out early next year


Interview (2009)

Good The Bad - Interview

Danish/Sweidsh trio The Good The Bad include former Raveonettes guitarist, Manoj Ramdas, and play raw-sounding psychedelic/surf music. Anthony Strutt speaks to them about their forthcoming second album and why they have decided to remain an instrumental act


Interview (2011)

Good The Bad - Interview

Anthony Strutt talks to Danish instrumental surf rock trio The Good The Bad at a show in London about their recently released second album, 'From 018-033'


Interview (2011)

Grace Kelly - Interview

Much acclaimed jazz saxophonist Grace Kelly is only eighteen, but has already released and won several major music awards. She speaks to Lisa Torem about her extraordinary career to date and gives her take on the current jazz scene


Interview (2014)

Graham Colton - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to Olkahama city-based singer-songwriter Graham Colton about his latest studio album 'Lonely Ones', which was co-produced by Flaming Lips' front man Wayne Coyne


Interview (2007)

Graham Day & the Gaolers - Interview

The former frontman with cult garage rock groups the Prisoners and the Solarflares, Graham Day has recently returned to live work with his latest band the Gaolers, and their debut album, ‘Soundtrack To The Daily Grind’. Sarah Maybank speak to him about his long musical career and the new album


Interview (2014)



10cc frontman and influential English singer-songwriter Graham Gouldman speaks to Lisa Torem about his lengthy career and forthcoming UK acoustic tour


Interview (2020)

Graham Gouldman - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to award-winning British songwriter Graham Gouldman about his upcoming UK tour and new album, ‘Modesty Forbids’, his first full studio album in eight years.


Interview (2019)

Graham Nash - Interview

On a recent visit to America, Nick Dent-Robinson took the opportunity to catch up again with iconic songwriter, rock hero and former Hollie, Graham Nash – who was about to embark on a Summer tour of the UK and Europe.


Interview (2018)

Graham Nash - Interview

Crosby, Still and Nash's Graham Nash chats to Nick Dent-Robinson about his new compilation 'Over the Years',which consists of fifteen of his favourite songs during his lengthy career, and his memories of his years in the Hollies.


Interview (2018)

Grand Blue Heron - Interview

Adrian Janes speaks to Paul Lamont of Belgian rock band Grand Blue Heron as they release their new album, ‘Come Again’.


Interview (2010)

Grand Funk Railroad - Interview

Lisa Torem talks to Don Brewer, the drummer with Grand Funk Railroad who were once described as being the loudest American band ever, about his group's long musical history since they first formed in the late 1960s


Interview (2017)

Granite Shore - Interview

Nick Halliwell found that there was only one way he could vent his anger over the European referendum result - make a new album with his group, The Granite Shore. He tells Malcolm Carter about the influences behind this album, in particular his love of that most European of pop bands, Abba.


Interview (2015)

Granite Shore - Interview

Occultation Recordings owner Nick Halliwell talks about his band The Granite Shore's long-awaited debut album, 'Once More From The Top’, which is a concept album about a group, and his difficulty in getting it released


Interview (2013)

Grant Hart - Interview

Paul Waller speaks to voclaist and one-time Husker Du drummer Grant Hart about his remarkable new album 'The Argument, which takes its concept from an unpublished William S. Burroughs manuscript inspired by John Milton’s epic poem ‘Paradise Lost’


Interview with Jonah Mantranga (2005)

Gratitude - Interview with Jonah Mantranga

Gratitude is the new band of Jonah Mantranga, the former frontman with emo pioneers Far. At a gig in Newcastle he chats to Adrian Huggins about his new band and their eponymous debut album


Interview (2006)

Great Leap Forward - Interview

Welsh band Songdog take the old legends from the folk/country era and up-date them with their own brand of raw emotional lyrics. Sarah Johnson chats to singer Lyndon Morgans about songwriting and the band's new album ‘The Time Of Summer Lightning'


Interview (2007)

Green On Red - Interview

The vocalist for influential country band Green on Red, Dan Stuart has recently recorded 'Cast Iron Blues', his first album since the 90's with his side project Danny and Dusty, the group he formed with Steve Wynn. Anthony Strutt chats to himabout Green on Red's recent reformation and the new album


Interview (2006)

Green On Red - Interview

Battle have already released four singles and have an album on its way shortly. The rising stars of London indie guitar rock talk to Anthony Strutt about their progress to date, and why honesty is their major priority


Interview (2015)

Gren Bartley - Interview

Gren Bartley takes time out with Owen Peters before going on stage to chat about his plans on his musical direction and performing at larger venues


Interview (2010)



One of the leading acts in the EBM genre, Grendel has been playing to expanding popularity both at home in the Netherlands and also across Europe. Peter Allison speaks to founding member[VLRK]about his group's industrial dance sound and his approach both to music and the music industry


Interview (2019)

Greta Van Fleet - Interview

L. Paul Mann talks to Danny Wagner, the drummer and multi-instrumentalist with rising young blues rock group Greta Van Fleet, about his band's early roots and main influences.


Interview (2016)

Gretchen Peters - Interview

Owen Peters talks to the critically acclaimed Gretchen Peters about her lengthy musical career and her new double CD compilation album, 'The Essential Gretchen Peters'


Interview (2007)

Grinderman - Interview

Anthony Dhanendran attends a press conference with Grinderman, the new band of Nick Cave and Dirty Three and Bads Seeds violinist Warren Ellis, at which they talk about their self-titled debut album and their first ever live performance at the All Tomorrow's Parties festival


Interview (2014)

Groovy Uncle - Interview

Malcolm Carter talks to Glenn Prangnell, the front man with 60's-influenced Medway-based act Groovy Uncle's recently released third album, ‘One Vowel Away from the Truth'


Interview (2002)

Guided By Voices - Interview

Julia Willis talks to Guided by Voices guitarist Nate Farley and bassist Tim Tobias, out on tour to promote their thirteenth album 'Universal Truths and Cycles', about drinking and life on the road


Interview (2010)

Gunfire '76 - Interview

Gunfire 76 is the new group of glam/punk star and former Murder Dolls front man, Wednesday 13. In what is his second interview with him, he speaks to Peter Allison about his ongoing battle with depression and classic rock and roll sound of his latest band


Interview (2012)

Guy Dagul - Interview

Nick Robinson speaks to composer Guy Dagul about his unusual childhood, the son of two classical musicians, and his career as both a much-acclaimed pianist and writing soundtracks for Hollywood films and television


Interview (2013)

Gypsy Dave Mills - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to British poet, songwriter and sculptor Gypsy Dave Mills about his new 60's autobiography 'Knights of the Road', which chronicles his years as best friend Donovan's tour manager


Interview (2011)

H Bird - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Aug Stone and Kate Dornan from London-based synth pop trio H Bird, who have just released their debut album, 'Operation: Fascination', four years after playing their last gig


Interview (2015)

Hadar Goldman - Interview

Marie Hazelwood speaks to musician and entrepreneur Hadar Goldman who is opening a Joy Division museum in Ian Curtis's former house in Macclesfield


Interview (2011)

Hall of Mirrors - Interview

Dominic Simpson chats to Jessica Spencer from London-based group the Hall of Mirrors, who will be playing the Pennyblackmusic Bands Night on the 26th March, about her band's unique blend of sixties and seventies space-age pop


Interview (2015)

Hamilton Leithauser - Interview

Jamie Rowland chats to ex-Walkmen front man Hamilton Leithauser about his debut solo album, 'Black Hours'


Interview (2021)

Hamish Hawk - Interview

Hamish Hawk’s latest album, ‘Heavy Elevator’, is making an impression and gaining national airplay. He speaks to Mark Rowland about his need to mix things up, making songwriting an everyday habit, and managing expectations.


Interview (2022)

Hamish Stuart - Interview

Guitarist to the stars - and Ringo Starr - Hamish Stuart brightens Eoghan Lyng’s night with some great anecdotes from the rock era.


Interview (2013)

Handsome Family - Interview

New Mexico husband-and-wife Americana duo the Handsome Family talk to Richard Lewis at a show in Liverpool about their critically acclaimed latest album 'Wilderness'


Interview (2008)

Hanoi Rocks - Interview

After an absence of nearly twenty years, heavy metal giants Hanoi Rocks reformed a few years ago. Frontman Mike Monroe speaks to Peter Allison about his band's reformation, working with Guns 'n' Roses, and the group's latest album, 'Street Poetry'


Interview with Shaun Ryder (2019)

Happy Mondays - Interview with Shaun Ryder

With festival dates over the Summer and a Winter Tour due in December, Richard Lewis talks to Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder about the group’s formative early years and future plans.


Interview with Shaun Ryder (2015)

Happy Mondays - Interview with Shaun Ryder

Richard Lewis chats to Happy Mondays’ lead singer/lyricist Shaun Ryder about the making of the band’s groundbreaking 1990 album ‘Pills 'n' Thrills and Bellyaches’ which the band are set to play in its entirety on tour this winter


Interview (2013)



Dave Goodwin chats to rising Nottingham-based band Hardback Fiction at the Deerstock Festival about how a change in their line-up has changed their sound and given them a new sense of direction


Interview (2008)

Harding - Interview

The bassist with Americana outfit Richmond Fontaine, Dave Harding has just released his debut solo album, 'Across the Road'. He speaks to John Clarkson about its classic rock influences and his late friend and former bandmate, Todd Scherer,who inspired its recording


Interview with Keris Howard (2006)

Harper Lee - Interview with Keris Howard

Former front man with indiepop groups Brighter and Harper Lee, Keris Howard chats to Chris Jones about one time Sarah Records' signing Brighter's second compilation, 'Out to Sea', which has just been released on Matinee Records


Interview (2002)

Harper Lee - Interview

Brighton based boy/girl combo Harper Lee comprise of Keris Howard (vocals, guitars, keyboards) of Trembling Blue Stars and Laura Bridge (guitars, keyboards, drums) of Kicker fame. Their short history


Interview (2023)

Harvey Lisberg - Interview

Legendary rock manager Harvey Lisberg chats to Eoghan Lyng about is new memoirs 'I'm Into Something Good' and working with 10cc, Herman's Hermits and The Yardbirds.


Interview (2002)

Harvey Williams - Interview

Currently the guitarist in Trembling Blue Stars, ex-Field Mice star Harvey Williams has also released records under his own name and with his solo project Another Sunny Day. Tommy Gunnarsson speaks to him about his fifteen year indiepop career


Interview (2015)

Hattie Briggs - Interview

After the glowing reviews for her debut album ‘Red and Gold’, British singer/songwriter Hattie Briggs explains how she started her career in music, and her plans for the future


Interview with Russ Rankin (2006)

Havergal - Interview  with Russ Rankin

Back with a new album 'My Republic' after a three year absence, punk band Good Riddance's Russ Rankin chats to Alex Halls to it, and how he combines his duties in Good Riddance with his other band Only Crime


Interview (2002)

Haywains - Interview

First formed in 1988, influential Bristol indie pop group the Haywains released two albums on Vinyl Japan in the mid 90's. Tommy Gunnarsson speaks to guitarist Paul Towler about the groups' eight year history


Interview (2014)

Haywains - Interview

Dixie Ernill speaks to Paul Towler from Bristol-based 80's indiepop band the Haywains, who will be playing the Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night on the 5th July as main support to the Brilliant Corners, about their recent reformation


Interview (2013)



Dave Goodwin chats to 80's icon Hazel O'Connor about her autobiography and show 'Beyond Breaking Glass', the influence of her late mother and her dislike of poor lighting


Interview (2019)

Hazel O Connor - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson talks to iconic 80's singer-songwriter Hazel O' Connor about her groundbreaking debut album 'Breaking Glass', current tour and new record 'Hallelujah Moments'.


Interview (2014)

Hazel O Connor - Interview

Singer-songwriter Hazel O' Connor talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about her role in iconic 80's rock film 'Breaking Glass', her new autobiography and theatre roles


Interview (2005)

Hazel Oconnor - Interview

Hazel O' Connor was one of the first important female singers of the 80's, and her film 'Breaking Glass' was one of the classic rock films. John Clarkson talks to her about coming to terms with her past, and her new album 'Hidden Hearts'


Interview (2009)

Heartbreaks - Interview

Dixie Ernill speaks to Morecambe-formed, but now Manchester-based band the Heartbreaks, whose music which takes the best elements from the Smiths, Orange Juice, C86 pop bands and sixties girl groups, seems set for major record label success


Interview (2015)

Heaven 17 - Interview

Heaven 17 singer Glenn Gregory talks to Nigel Carr about his latest project, touring David Bowie's 'The Man Who Sold the World with original drummer Woody Woodmansey and producer Tony Visconti and its accompanying live album


Interview (2010)

Heaven 17 - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Glenn Gregory, the vocalist with influential Sheffield electronic group Heaven 17, about their plans to tour with their debut album 'Penthouse and Pavement' for the first time three decades on after its original release


Interview (2023)

Heavenly - Interview

Amelia Fletcher and Rob Pursey speak to John Clarkson about the reformation of their 90’s indiepop band Heavenly for three gigs and the vinyl reissue of their albums.


Interview (2016)

Heck - Interview

Paul Waller talks to Matt Reynolds, the front man with Nottingham noise rockers HECK about their forced change of name from Baby Godzilla and 'Instructions', their debut album under their new moniker


Interview (2020)

Hector Gannet - Interview

Singer-songwriter Aaron Duff, the frontman with rising North East-based act Hector Gannet, speaks to John Clarkson about his band's political conscience, the influence of their local environment and history on them and the documentary film that kickstarted their career.


Interview (2007)

Hedrons - Interview

All girl Glaswegian group describe their sound as the modern love child of the Foo Fighters and Joan Jett, godfathered by Iggy Pop and the Stooges. Guitarist Rosie and new bassist Gill talk to Sarah Johnson about their debut album '1 More Won't Kill Us' and their punishing tour schedule


Interview (2006)

Hefner - Interview

Former Hefner frontman has recently returned with his first solo album. 'Table for One'. He talks to Ben Howarth about why Hefner decided to part company and the new album


Interview (2002)

Hefner - Interview

While the music press continues to go ga ga over the style-mag punk of the Strokes, or the faux-blues howl of the White Stripes, our homegrown resident indie sensations Hefner have only gone and quietly snuck out the album of the year. Following on from t


Interview (2000)

Hefner - Interview

Hefner could claim to be the most popular “indie” band in Britain today. They have gained a huge following among regular John Peel and Steve Lamacq listeners on Radio 1 . In recent years their positio


Interview (2004)

Heist - Interview

Genre-defying London-based act Heist are back after three years away with a second album, 'A Shopkeeper will Not Appear'. Frontman Mike Targett talks to John Clarkson about its difficult recording


Interview (2002)

Heist - Interview

Innovative, and both genre-defying and strikingly original, Heist are a unique force in British indie pop. The group, a four piece from London, first formed in 1997 and have spent the last three years


Interview (2022)

Heist - Interview

Mike and Allison Targett from cinematic pop act Heist speak to John Clarkson about their first album in eighteen years, ‘Births, Marriages and Deaths’, and their appearance at the Pennyblackmusic Bands Night at the Water Rats in London on the 10th September.


Interview (2013)

Heist - Interview

Heist singer Mike Targett speaks to John Clarkson about his first release in eight years, which a five-song tribute EP to bawdy 60's/early 1970's singer-songwriter, Jake Thackray


Interview (2006)

Helene - Interview

Formed out of the ashes of late 90’s indie group the Barefoot Contessa, atmospheric London band Helene have just released their second album 'Routines' which was produced by former Cocteau Twin Simon Raymonde. Singer Helene Dineen talks to John Clarkson


Interview (2003)

Hellacopters - Interview

Massive in their native Sweden, and increasingly successful elsewhere too, the Hellacopters have just released their seventh album 'By the Grace of God'. Jonjo McNeill chats to them about it, and living the rock 'n' roll dream


Interview (2011)

Henry McCullough - Interview

Henry McCullough, the one-time guitarist with Wings, speaks to Lisa Torem about working with Paul McCartney and his album 'Unfinished Business', a collection of covers and original material, which has recently been re-released


Interview (2016)

Henry Padovani - Interview

Corsican guitarist/songwriter Henry Padovani recently released his long-awaited solo debut album, ‘I Love Today’. He talks about key studio moments, his career history with The Police and more with Lisa Torem


Interview (2014)

Henry Priestman - Interview

Ben Howarth talks to Henry Priestman, the much acclaimed main songwriter and former keyboardist with the Christians, about his new career as solo artist and second album, 'The Last Mad Surge of Youth'


Interview (2002)

Henry Rollins - Interview

Henry Rollins is charming and polite which is a relief, but he soon heats up when he sees me taking down these notes in shorthand. I don't think he's ever come across this before. A. If you take a


Interview (2009)

Her Name is Calla - Interview

Saran Mwangi speaks to Tom Morris, the front man with post rock septet about the difficult circumstances surrounding the recording of their debut mini-album, 'The Heritage' and their forthcoming second album


Interview (2013)

Her Name is Calla - Interview

Anthony Strutt talks to cinematic Leicester-formed group Her Name is Calla about their diverse sound and as-yet-untitled forthcoming third album


Interview (2012)

Herbie Armstrong - Interview

Herbie Armstrong is the former guitarist for Van Morrison, and was in the 70's bands Fox and Yellow Dog. He speaks to John Clarkson about his comeback on 'Britain's Got Talent', and 'Real, Real Gone', a new compilation of his solo recordings


Interview (2019)

Herbie Flowers - Interview

Veteran bassist and multi-instrumentalist Herbie Flowers talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his formmer band Blue MInk's controversial 1969 hit 'Melting Pot', which, despite promoting global harmony, has long been banned for being racially offensive.


Interview (2009)

Hermans Hermits - Interview

60s band Herman's Hermits recently played a residency at Disneyworld in Florida with original singer Peter Noone still on board. He speaks to Lisa Torem about the band's early career and his continued love of what he describes as innocent music


Interview (2008)

Hermit Crabs - Interview

Glaswegian indie pop group the Hermit Crabs released their debut album, 'Saw You Dancing', on Matinee Records last year. Dixie Ernill speaks to guitarist John Ferguson and vocalist Melanie Whittle about how they write their songs, the album and their plans for the future


Interview (2008)

Hey Negrita - Interview

At a show in Glasgow, John Clarkson speaks to acclaimed country/blues outfit Hey Negrita about their third album 'You Can Kick', line-up changes and renewed sense of energy and creativity


Interview (2006)

Hey Negrita - Interview

Much acclaimed London-based Americana blues outfit Hey Negrita are about to release their second album 'The Buzz Above'. Front man Felix Bechtolsheimer talks to John Clarkson about the messy break-up that provided the inspiration for its recording


Interview (2005)

Hey Negrita - Interview

Hey Negrita's guitarist and vocalist Felix Bechtolsheimer was lucky to survive a long-standing battle against drug and addiction. He talks to John Clarkson about the impact this has had on his country and blues act's debut album 'We are Catfish'


Interview (2012)

Hhymn - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to Ed Bannard, the former front man with Palace Fires, and guitarist Simon Ritchie at a gig in Leicester about their band Hymnn and 'In the Depths', their debut album of last year


Interview (2016)

Hipsway - Interview

Grahame Skinner talks to John Clarkson about the reissue of his 80's Glaswegian band Hipsway's eponymous debut album in a thirtieth anniversary edition and their decision to reform for shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh


Interview (2018)

Hipsway - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to vocalist Grahame Skinner and guitarist Pim Jones from Scottish rock/dance outfit Hipsway about their third album and first album in thirty years, 'Smoke and Dreams'.


Interview (2017)

Hipsway - Interview

Guitarist Pim Jones speaks to John Clarkson about Scottish dance/rock act Hipsway's history and their remarkable recent reformation after an absence of nearly thirty years.


Interview (2007)

Hold Steady - Interview

Literary American garage rockers the Hold Steady have met with massive acclaim for their third album, 'Boys and Girls in America'. Chris O' Toole speaks to guitarist Tad Kubler about the band's increasing popularity and the inspiration for their work


Interview (2013)

Hollies - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Tony Hicks, the front man with bestselling 60's band the Hollies, about his group's fifty year career and its still regular touring


Interview Part 1 (2003)

Holly Golightly - Interview Part 1

Holly Golighty has worked with the White Stripes, Mudhoney and Billy Childish, and has just released her 11th full-length album, 'Truly she is None Other'. In the first part of a 2 part interview, she talks to Mark Rowland about her long career


Interview Part 2 (2003)

Holly Golightly - Interview Part 2

In the second part of our extensive interviewy, which is carried on from last month, with the "Queen of Garage Rock" Holly Golighty, she talks to Mark Rowland about her long-spanning musical roots and dancing...


Interview (2014)

Holly Johnson - Interview

Ex-Frankie Goes To Hollywood front man Holly Johnson speaks to John Clarkson about ‘Europa’, his first solo studio album in fifteen years


Interview (2019)

Hollywood Stars - Interview

Kimberly Bright talks guitarist Ruben De Fuentes and drummer Terry Rae from the early ‘70s LA glam band the Hollywood Stars about reuniting and finally releasing their early work.


Interview (2006)

Holy Sons - Interview

Back for a second interview with us, John Clarkson speaks to Grails drummer Emil Amos about his solo project Holy Sons, and its latest record 'Decline of the West', which takes its influence from German philosophy and 70's Avant-Garde and electronic band


Interview (2003)

Holy Sons - Interview

Emil Amos's band Holy Sons spent a decade in self-imposed musical exile, but have now released an album 'I Want to Live a Peaceful Life' through FILM Guerrero. He chats about it, and the other albums and EPs he has planned for the near future


Interview (2012)

Holy Vessels - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Robert Mavers, the guitarist with energetic and harmonic young Brighton-based band about their just released debut album Last Orders at The Marshall Arms’, which was financed by a PledgeMusic campaign


Interview (2022)

Honeyrunners - Interview

Julie Cruickshank talks to Honeyrunners’ vocalist and keyboardist Dan Dwoskin about their debut album ‘Everything Is On Fire’, channelling anxiety into songwriting and being a musician in Canada,


Interview (2009)

Hood - Interview

With his regular band the highly regarded Hood in hiatus, leeds-based musician Richard Adams talks to Chris Jones about his new group the Declining Winter and its just released second album, 'Haunt the Upper Hallways'


Interview (2009)

Horse Feathers - Interview

Justin Ringle, the singer with American acclaimed acoustic pop act Horse Feathers, speaks to Ben Howarth at a show in London about his group's second alabum, 'House With No Name'


Interview (2014)

Horsebeach - Interview

Ryan Kennedy, the front man with rising Mancurian indie pop band Horsebeach, talks to Dixie Ernill about his band's debut album and their forthcoming appearance at the Pennyblackmusic Bands' Night in Manchester on July 5th


Interview with Chuck Ragan (2003)

Hot Water Music - Interview with Chuck Ragan

Passionately independent. Hot Water Music have the reputation of being America's hardest working band. With their profile increased since they signed to Epitaph, Ben Howarth talks to guitarist Chuck Ragan about the group's new album, 'Caution'


Interview (2007)

House Of Love - Interview

Back together to play some 'Don't Look Back' shows and having had their first EP and album just reissued, Anthony Dhanendran chats to Guy Chadwick from the House of Love about his influential band's destruction in the 1980's by the recording industry itself and their future recording plans


Interview (2022)

Howard Emerson - Interview

Fingerstyle guitarist and composer Howard Emerson, who toured with rocker Billy Joel and folksinger Eric Andersen, talks Lisa Torem through selects from his extensive solo discography.


Interview with Huey Morgan (2013)



Dave Goodwin speaks to Fun Lovin' Criminals front man Huey Morgan at a gig in Nottingham about his new band, Huey and the New Yorkers


Interview (2006)

Hugh Cornwell - Interview

Former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell has recently published his autobiography 'A Multitude of Sins'. With both a three CD new live album out, and also a single CD which features some of its highlights, he chats to John Clarkson


Interview (2009)

Hugh Cornwell - Interview

Former Stranglers front man Hugh Cornwell talks to Spencer Robertshaw about his recent solo album, 'Hooverdam' and his forthcoming tour in which he will be playing both songs from it and the Stranglers' 1977 debut album, 'Rattus Norvegicus'


Interview (2008)

Hugh Cornwell - Interview

Former Stranglers front man Hugh Cornwell has just released his seventh solo album, 'Hoover Dam', which is initially available as a free download, and an accompanying cinema film, 'Blueprint'. John Clarkson speaks to him about both the new album and the film


Interview (2015)

Hugh Cornwell - Interview

Ex-Strangler and now established solo artist Hugh Cornwell is about to release a solo 'best of' album, 'The Fall and Rise of', and will be playing an acoustic tour in November around the lesser-known parts of the UK. Denzil Watson speaks to him about the album, tour and his former band


Interview (2023)

Hugh Cornwell - Interview

Ex-Stranglers singer/guitarist Hugh Cornwell chats to Eoghan Lyng about his recent ‘Moments Of Madness’ LP and upcoming UK and Ireland shows.


Interview (2022)

Hugh Cornwell - Interview

With new LP ‘Moments of Madness’ in the racks, former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell chats to Denzil Watson about the new album and his time with the legendary punk outfit


Interview (2014)

Human League - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Joanne Catherall, one of the vocalists with synth pop giants the Human League about her band's history and extraordinary career


Interview (2008)

Hundred Reasons - Interview

With their label having gone into receivership, punk/metal act Hundred Reasons have recently been dropped their label for a second time. Guitarist Larry Hibbitt speaks to Russel Ferguson on their latest tour about a difficult few years and why the band keeps going


Interview (2002)

Hundred Reasons - Interview

Hundred Reasons are one of those bands that have made it big before they have made it at all. Formed in the South of England in November 1999, the five piece metal group, which features in its lin


Interview (2019)

Hyde - Interview

Japanese singer/songwriter/producer Hyde talks to L. Paul Mann about his upcoming US tour and new solo album, 'Anti'.


Interview (2008)

Hydrogyn - Interview

Peter Allison chats to vocalist Julie and guitarist Jeff Westlake from West Virginia-based hard rock band Hydrogyn about their just released sceond album, 'Deadly Passions' and hopes to tour Europe.


Interview (2013)



Dave Goodwin talks to Shelton Woolright and Paul Matthews from New Zealand/British rock trio I Am Giant about their search for a lead singer which involved 160 auditions before they found front man Ed Martin and their recently released debut album, 'The Horrifying Truth'


Interview with Jonny Bramwell Part 1 (2004)

I Am Kloot - Interview with Jonny Bramwell Part 1

One of the leading lights of the Manchester music scene, I am Kloot recently played a one-off show in London . In the first of a two part interview frontman Jonny Bramwell speaks to Anthony Dhanendran about his band's hard touring schedule


Interview with Jonny Bramwell Part 2 (2004)

I Am Kloot - Interview with Jonny Bramwell Part 2

In the second part of our interview with acclaimed Manchester group I am Kloot, frontman Jonny Bramwell talks to Anthony Dhanendran about playing Glastonbury and the band's recent collaboration with Doctor Who actor Christopher Eccleston


Interview (2014)

I Like Trains - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to Leeds alternative rock band I Like Trains about their fascination with history and lengthy career


Interview (2020)

I Like Trains - Interview

John Clarkson talks to David Martin, the vocalist and guitarist with brooding Leeds band I Like Trains, about 'Kompromat', their first album in eight years, which examines the present political situation and the manipulation of reality by politicians.


Interview (2012)

I Like Trains - Interview

Matt Bartram, the former singer/guitarist with Air Formation, discusses with Anthony Strutt his new band You Walk Through Walls and their upcoming EP 'Destroyed Places'


Interview (2013)

Ian Anderson - Interview

Lisa Torem talks to Ian Anderson about 'Thick as a Brick 2', his recently released sequel to his band Jethro Tull's classic 1972 prog rock masterpiece; his feelings on gun control and his interest in politics


Interview (2014)

Ian Anderson - Interview

Lisa torem chats to Ian Anderson, the front man with Jethro Tull, about his new solo album 'Homo Erraticus' and his forthcoming world tour


Interview (2015)

Ian Anderson - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to multi-instrumentalist and composer Ian Anderson, who is bringing to life the story of namesake and industrialist Jethro Tull in a brand new rock opera


Interview (2022)

Ian Button - Interview

Papernut Cambridge frontman Ian Button speaks to John Clarkson about ‘When the Magic Went Wrong’, his new collection of short stories and album about a down-on-his-luck magician, which he has recorded under the moniker of Toni Tubna and the Stockholm Tuba Sect, and his work with Gare Du Nord Records.


Interview (2015)

Ian Dury - Interview

In this archive interview from 1992, Nick Dent-Robinson goes out for lunch with the late Ian Dury at The Savoy in London


Interview with Mick Gallagher (2014)

Ian Dury And The Blockheads - Interview with Mick Gallagher

John Clarkson speaks to Mick Gallagher, the keyboardist with Ian Dury and the Blockheads, about his group's history, and a new collection, 'The Studio Album Collection', which brings together all of Dury's work


Interview (2014)

Ian Mclagan - Interview

Lisa Torem talks to Small Faces/Faces keyboardist Ian McLagan about his career and 'United States', his latest solo album


Interview (2013)

Ian Mcnabb - Interview

Anthony Strutt talks to former Icicle Works front man Ian McNabb about his latest solo album 'Eclectic Warrior'


Interview (2012)

Ian Mcnabb - Interview

Anthony Strutt chats to Icicles Work front man Ian McNabb about his just released tenth solo album, 'Little Episodes', which is only available on CD


Interview (2002)

Ian Mcnabb - Interview

Former Icicle Works frontman, Ian McNabb, is back with a new internet solo album, 'The Gentleman Adventurer' . Long-term fan Anthony Strutt chats to him about it and what else he has been up to lately


Interview (2011)

Ian Peel - Interview

Music journalist Ian Peel speaks to John Clarkson about 'The Art of the 12', a new double CD he has curated which compiles together twelve inch vinyl remixes from the ZTT label, many previously unreleased


Interview (2020)

Ian Prowse - Interview

Former frontman of Amsterdam and Pele and Liverpool-based solo artist Ian Prowse talks to Andrew Twambley about his recent tour in support of Elvis Costello, and the effect of COVID-19 on him and other musicians.


Interview (2008)

Ian Wills and the Willing - Interview

At the Guilfest festival in Surrey, Andy Vincent speaks to former drug addict , self-made millionaire and acclaimed electronica artist Ian Wills about his strong social conscience and band the Willing's forthcoming second album, 'Heroes and Villains'


Interview with Joe Cardamone (2002)

Icarus Line - Interview with Joe Cardamone

One of the most notorious of new acts on the American punk scene, the Icarus Line have already established a reputation for being outspoken . Mark Rowland talks to frontman Joe Cardonne about the group's new album 'Mono' and their continuing controversy


Interview with Chris Layhe (2011)

Icicle Works - Interview with Chris Layhe

Anthony Strutt chats to Chris Layhe, the bassist with 1980's Liverpool new wave band the Icicle Works about his years with the groupo, and what he has been doing since their 1988 break-up


Interview (2007)

Ida Maria - Interview

Swedish singer-songwriter Ida Maria has attracting rave reviews from the music press. Sarah Johnson speaks to her about her debut single 'Oh My God', growing up in the remote and isolated town of Nesna and her explosive live shows which recently resulted in her breaking a rib on stage


Interview (2014)

Idiot Son - Interview

Andy Thompson, the front man with London-based indie outfit Idiot Son, talks about his band's return after an extended hiatus and 'Stibbington', their first album in ten years


Interview (2004)

Idiot Son - Interview

Idiot Son have just released one of the small indie albums of the year with the melancholic and thoughtful 'Lummox'. Frontman Andy Thompson talks to John Clarkson about the album and why the London roots of the band have proved so important


Interview (2009)

Idlewild - Interview

Idlewild frontman Roddy Woomble speaks about his band's forthcoming new album, which is being paid for by the sponsorship of their fans, and his recent collaboration with folk musicians, John McCusker and Kris Drever


Interview with Rod Jones (2005)

Idlewild - Interview with Rod Jones

Idlewild have just released their fifth album, 'Warnings/Promises.' Ben Howarth speaks to lead guitarist and co-songwriter Rod Jones about the new record, touring and their hopes for the band’s future.


Interview (2010)

Iggy And The Stooges - Interview

Iggy and the Stooges and 'Raw Power' guitarist James Williamson recently started touring with the band again after an absence of over thirty five years. He speaks to John Clarkson about his remarkable return to playing music


Interview (2002)

Ikara Colt - Interview

One of the rising new punk bands in Britain, Ikara Colt recently toured with the Parkinsons and also have just released their debut album 'Chat and Business'. Olga Sladeckova talks backstage to Paul Resende and Dominic Young from the group about both


Interview (2011)

I'm Kingfisher - Interview

I'm Kingfisher is the new project of Swedish anti-folk musician Thomas Denver Jonsson. He talks to Adrian Huggins about his new album 'Arctic', and explains the influence of the wilderness and Nobel prize winner and adventurer Fridjof Nansen on his recording


Interview (2005)

Immortal Lee County Killers - Interview

Now in their third incarnation the Immortal Lee County Killers have just released a new album 'These Bones Will Rise to Love You Again'. In London Mark Rowland chats to singer Chetley Weis about it and the jazz greats.


Interview (2003)

Immortal Lee County Killers Ii - Interview

Alabama punk blues duo the Immortal County Lee Killers have just released their second album 'Love is a Charm of Powerful Trouble'. Anthony Dhanendran meets with them at the end of the British leg of their first European tour to talk about it


Interview (2020)

Imperial Wax - Interview

Following the death of The Fall’s legendary frontman Mark E. Smith last year the final, longest serving line up to back him have re-grouped to form new outfit Imperial Wax. Denzil Watson talks to them about their acclaimed debut LP 'Gastwerk Saboteurs' and future plans.


Interview (2009)

In Case of Fire - Interview

Kelly Smith chats to hardworking Irish punk pop trio at a gig in Newcastle supporting Fightstar about their heavy schedule of touring and just released debut album, 'Align the Planets'


Interview (2012)

Infrasound - Interview

Amy Rawlinson chats to critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner about his unusual form of guitar-playing and recently released third album, ‘Write It On Your Skin’


Interview with Tom Hingley (2003)

Inspiral Carpets - Interview with Tom Hingley

One of the most famous of all the Madchester groups , the Inspiral Carpets have recently reformed and have a new box set out and have just toured. Frontman Tom Hingley talks to Anthony Strutt about the group's history


Interview (2009)

International Jetsetters - Interview

Oxford-based band International Jetsetters includes in its line-up Mark Crozer and Loz Colbert, who are members of the reformed Jesus and Mary Chain. Mark Crozer speaks to Anthony Strutt about International Jetsettsers debut EP 'Heart is Black' and his involvement with the Mary Chain


Interview (2013)

International Swingers - Interview

Blondie drumer Clem Burke chats to John Clarkson about his new super group the International Swingers and Blondie's forthcoming album, 'Ghosts of Download'


Interview (2011)

Iron And Wine - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to Sam Beam from Americana act Iron and Wine about his songwriting career and his group's critically acclaimed latest album, 'Kiss Each Other Clean'


Interview (2013)

Isa and the Filthy Tongues - Interview

John Clarkson talks to former Goodbye Mr Mackenzie front man and Isa and the Filthy Tongues member Martin Metcalfe about his new career as a painter and artist and forthcoming musical plans


Interview (2014)

Israel Nash Gripka - Interview

Malcolm Carter chats to Texan-based singer-songwriter Israel Nash Gripka about his much acclaimed third album, 'Rain Plans'


Interview (2020)

Ist Ist - Interview

Andy Keating of Manchester's Ist Ist talks to Adrian Janes about the band's influences, music and future.


Interview (2012)

It Hugs Back - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Richard Knox, the guitarist with Leeds-based post-rock act Glissando’s second album, ‘The World Without Us’, its difficult making and his growing label, Gizeh Records


Interview (2012)

It Hugs Back - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Matthew Simms, the front man with Maidstone-based indie rock band It Hugs Back, about his dual career as a touring guitarist with Wire and ‘Laughing Party’, his band’s recently released second album


Interview (2020)

It's Immaterial - Interview

With photos from Darren Aston, John Clarkson speaks to It's Immaterial vocalist John Campbell about the Liverpudlian indie pop band's third album 'House for Sale', which they began work on almost thirty years ago but have only recently completed.


Interview (2010)

Jac Holzman - Interview

Jac Holzman was the owner of Elektra Records, whose acts included the Stooges, the Doors and Love. He speaks to Anthony Strutt about Elektra and a new book about it


Interview with Anthony Reynolds (2002)

Jack - Interview with Anthony Reynolds

Jack frontman and lyricist Anthony Reynolds talks to John Clarkson about literature, record deals and the band's first album in almost four years, 'The End of the Way It's Always Been'


Interview (2014)

Jack Bruce - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to former Cream bassist and music legend Jack Bruce about his new solo album, 'Silver Rails'


Interview (2011)

Jack Hayter - Interview

Ben Howarth talks to former Hefner member Jack Hayter about his first new EP of music in eight years and his long absence from the music scene


Interview (2012)

Jack Hayter - Interview

Ben Howarth chats to former Hefner member Jack Hayter about his current twelve volume series of singles and forthcoming plans for the future


Interview (2018)

Jack Hayter - Interview

Former Hefner member Jack Hayter speaks to Ben Howarth about his new album which was inspired by a year spent living in the suburb of Abbey Wood, which soon to change with the arrival of a new train line, is on the borders of outer London and Kent.


Interview (2010)

Jack Rabbit Slim - Interview

Adrian Huggins speaks to Bob Butfoy, the front man with rising band Jack Rabbit Slim, about his band's recently released fourth album, 'Hairdo's and Heartaches' and the revival and increasing popularity of the rockabilly movement of which his group is a part


Interview (2024)

Jack Roscoe - Interview

Singer-songwriter Jack Roscoe talks to John Clarkson about releasing his first album 'Out of the Woods' at the age of 57 and the heart attack that changed his life for the better.


Interview (2011)



Singer-songwriter Jackie Leven speaks to Ben Howarth about his new album, 'Wayside Shrines and the Code of the Travelling Man', a collaboration with his regular keyboardist Michael Cosgrave, which was written in a set of German hotel rooms


Interview (2014)

Jacqui Dankworth - Interview

Nick Dent-Robinson chats to Jacqui Dankworth, the daughter of jazz legends Cleo Laine and the late John Dankworth, about her life as a theatre actress and own career in recent years as a jazz and blues artist


Interview (2021)

Jah Wobble - Interview

Jah Wobble talks to Andrew Twambley about his time in Public Image Ltd and his new dub reworking of their 'Metal Box' album.


Interview (2020)

Jah Wobble - Interview

Acclaimed musician and songwriter Jah Wobble talks to Adrian Janes about his time as the original bassist in Public Image Ltd, his musical and philosophical heroes and his band the Invaders of the Heart.


Interview (2008)

Jaime Delgado Aparicio - Interview

Newcastle-based dance/rock outfit Deltasound have been together for just over a year. Vocalist/guitarist Jonjo McNeill and bassist Adrian Huggins chat to John Clarkson about their first two EPs, and what gave Jonjo having given up making music the inspiration to start up again


Interview (2018)

James - Interview

With their fifteenth album ‘Living In Extraordinary Times’ heading for the Top 5 of the Album Charts, James multi-instrumentalist Saul Davies discusses with Richard Lewis the making of the new LP, not becoming a nostalgia act and what lies ahead for the group.


Interview Part 2 (2007)

James Cooper - Interview Part 2

In the second and final part of his interview with Palace Fires, the new band of former Gene stars Matt James and Steve Mason, Anthony Strutt talks to the group about why they decided to release their first two singles on 7@ and downloads only, and their forthcoming album plans


Interview (2019)

James Holt - Interview

Shirley Procter talks to rising Bolton-based singer-songwriter James Holt at a gig in Manchester about his new EP, his influences, appearing on TV and his plans for the future.


Interview (2016)

James McCartney - Interview

Lisa Torem catches up with British singer/songwriter James McCartney during his second US tour in which he is promoting his second studio album 'The Blackberry Train'


Interview (2021)

James McMurtry - Interview

Austin, Texan singer-songwriter James McMurtry talks to Lisa Torem about his first album,in six years ‘The Horses and The Hounds’, and songcraft, politics, early influences and why he never could play like Johnny Cash.


Interview (2005)

James Summerfield - Interview

American punk act Smoke or Fire's debut album 'Above the Fire' came out on Fat Wreck earlier this year. Frontman Joe McMahon talks to Alex Halls about it and his band's recent appearance on the European Deconstruction tour


Interview (2014)

James Walsh - Interview

Anthony Strutt speaks to Starsailor front man James Walsh about his solo debut album, 'Turning Point'


Interview (2024)

James Whild Lea - Interview

Slade violinist and multi-instrumentallst James Whild Lea with his brother Frank Lea talks about his career with the 70's rockers, working with legendary manager Chas Chandler and his and Frank's underrated other band The Dummies.


Interview (2019)

James Williamson - Interview

Former Stooges guitarist James Williamson speaks to Lisa Torem about several new projects that he is presently involved in, including a remake of 1960s girl-group classic, ‘Leader of The Pack’.


Interview (2007)

James Yorkston And The Athletes - Interview

Anthony Dhanendran speaks to folk singer James Yorkston about his third and latest album 'The Year of the Leopard Song', his musical and other influences, and his recent decision to play shorter tours


Interview (2014)



John Clarkson talks to Frankfurt-based electro-pop artist and actress Jana Josephina, about her forthcoming debut album 'Contradictions', upon which she sings for the first time in English rather than in German


Interview (2024)

Jane Duffus - Interview

Writer Jane Duffus speaks to John Clarkson about her new book on Sarah Records, 'These Things Happen'.


Interview (2021)

Janette Mason - Interview

London-based producer, arranger and keyboardist Janette Mason talks to John Clarkson about her forthcoming EP ‘Wall to Wall Bowie’ which features on vocals David McAlmont and Sam Obernik and reworks five of David Bowie’s songs as jazz torch ballads.


Interview (2010)

Janis Ian - Interview

In our second interview with her, influential singer-songwriter Janis Ian talks to Lisa Torem about her latest musical releases and her expanding interest in other aspects of writing


Interview (2009)

Janis Ian - Interview

Award-winning American folk singer-songwriter Janis Ian had her first hit in 1967 as a 15 year old with 'Society's Child'in 1967. She talks to Lisa Torem about her forty years of making music, her new career as a writer and continued love of touring


Interview (2017)

Janis Ian - Interview

American singer-songwriter Janis Ian talks to Lisa Torem about 'The Essential 2.0', her new double CD of remasters which spans her entire career.


Interview (2016)

Janis Ian - Interview

Lisa Torem interviews Janis Ian about the highlights of her five-plus decade career as a singer-songwriter, author and narrator


Interview (2012)

Janita - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Finland-born singer-songwriter Janita about why signing to Blake Morgan's American ECR label has given her career a new focus and energy


Interview (2018)

Jann Klose - Interview

International singer-songwriter Jann Klose talks to Lisa Torem about the making of new studio album, ‘In Tandem,’ which celebrates the art of collaboration and the personnel that enabled the project to crystalize.


Interview (2012)

Jann Klose - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to German-born singer-songwriter Jann Klose about his recent appearance in the film 'Greetings from Tim Buckley', his musical appearance and forthcoming next album


Interview (2017)

Jarrod DIckenson - Interview

After a long wait and a move to a major label, Texas-born singer-songwriter Jarrod Dickenson is ready to unveil 'Ready The Horses' to a growing fanbase. He tells Ben Howarth about his love of recording on 2-inch tape and his desire to reach for the classic sounds of the 50's and 60's.


Interview (2008)

Jason Isbell - Interview

Former Drive By Truckers guitarist and vocalist Jason Isbell released his debut solo album, 'Sirens of the Ditch', last year. At a show at the London Borderline to promote it with his new band the 400 Unit , Ben Howarth speaks to him both about itand his years with the Drive by Truckers


Interview (2007)

Jason Ringenberg - Interview

The former frontman with cowpunk pioneers Jason and the Scorchers, Jason Ringenberg currently runs both a solo career and also one for one children under the moniker of Farmer Jason, He speaks to John Clarkson about trhe Scorchers, his non-stop touring schedule and his present work


Interview (2021)

Jason Ringenberg - Interview

Hailed as ‘The Godfather of Americana’, US roots rock musician Jason Ringenberg recently issued new solo LP ‘Rhinestoned’ to outstanding praise. Julie Cruickshank caught up with the alt. country pioneer to chat about the making of the album and formative influences


Interview (2022)

Jay Bergen - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Jay Bergen about his ‘under-the-radar’ memoir, ‘Lennon, Mobster and The Lawyer’, which is a fascinating account of John Lennon’s commitment to the courtroom when battling two lawsuits, with Bergen as his attorney.


Interview (2008)

Jay Reatard - Interview

Jay Reatard is the former front man with the Reatards and dozens of other punk bands. He chats to Sarah Mwangi about his recent decision to turn solo, and the problems he has had dealing with violence at his gigs


Interview (2016)

JD and The Straight Shot - Interview

John Clarkson talks to lead vocalist Jim Dolan and guitarist Marc Copely from Americana outfit JD and the Straight Shot about touring with the Eagles' Don Henley and their fifth acoustic album, 'Ballyhoo!'


Interview (2016)

Jean-Paul van Mierlo - Interview

John Clarkson speaks to Jean-Paul van Mierlo, the producer of 'Walking in the Opposite Direction', a new documentary film about The Sound's frontman Adrian Borland


Interview (2023)

Jeff Moller - Interview

American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Moller talks to Eoghan Lyng about his classic rock-inspired debut album, ‘Sigh Baby’.


Interview (2006)

Jefferson Pepper - Interview

Pennysylvanian singer-songwriter Jefferson Pepper took out a second mortgage to record his debut album 'Christmas in Fallujah'. Malcolm Carter talks to him about the biting lyrics behind its gentle melodies and its strong political message


Interview (2008)

Jeffrey Lewis - Interview

Mark Rowland talks to New York-based musician and comic book artist Jeffrey Lewis about his new covers album, '12 Crass Songs', which re-invents the anti-authoritarian rants of 70's anarchists Crass as a collection of indie-folk songs


Interview (2009)

Jeniferever - Interview

More popular abroad rather in their own country, Swedish-based ambient/post-rock outfit Jeniferever have just released their second album, 'Spring Tides'. Guitarist Martin Sandström speaks to Anthony Strutt about his band


Interview (2011)

Jenny Scheinman - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to violinist and singer-songwriter Jenny Scheinman about balancing her own solo career with motherhood and working as much in demand arranger


Interview (2018)

Jenny Wilson - Interview

Swedish electro songstress Jenny Wilson talks to Cila Warncke about confronting the shattering reality of sexual violence and finding reasons to hope on her new album 'Exorcism'.


Interview (2012)

Jeremy Spencer - Interview

One of Fleetwood Mac's first guitarists, Jeremy Spencer spoke with Lisa Torem about his years with the group, and his blues-infleunced latest album ‘Bend in the Road’


Interview (2021)

Jeremy Thoms - Interview

Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Jeremy Thoms talks to John Clarkson about the reissue of his early 1980's band the President Men's two singles and his 1990's group New Leaf's debut album 'On Safari'as well as his plans for his label Stereogram Recordings and band the Cathode Ray.


Interview (2015)

Jess Hall - Interview

Devon-born and now Oxford-born singer-songwriter Jess Hall speaks to Nick-Dent Robinson about her unconventional musical beginnings and her much acclaimed debut album, 'Bookshelves'


Interview (2004)

Jesse Malin - Interview

Much acclaimed singer-songwriter Jesse Malin recently returned with his second album, 'The Heat'. He speaks to Emma Haigh about how he has avoided the pitfalls of making the same album twice


Interview (2004)

Jesus And Mary Chain - Interview

Ben Lurie was the guitarist with both the Jesus and Mary Chain and Freeheat. He chats to Olga Sladeckova about working with both Jim and William Reid, and his recent decision to return to his native Australia after 15 years away


Interview with Jim Reid Part 2 (2002)

Jesus And Mary Chain - Interview with Jim Reid Part 2

In the second part of our two part Jesus and Mary Chain interview, voclaist and singer Jim Reid talks to Olga Sladeckova about the group's history from '91 until its break-up in '98


Interview with Jim Reid Part 1 (2002)

Jesus And Mary Chain - Interview with Jim Reid Part 1

One of the most influential bands of all time, the Jesus and Mary Chain first burst onto the music in 1984. In the first part of a two part interview , Olga Sladeckova talks to frontman Jim Reid about the punk pioneers early years.


Interview (2018)

Jethro Tull - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Jethro Tull frontman and solo artist Ian Anderson about Jethro Tull's forthcoming 50th Anniversary upcoming UK tour, his favourite autograph and the curse of collaboration.


Interview Part 2 (2010)

Jethro Tull - Interview Part 2

while in the second part he speaks about his anger at the conflicts in both Afghanistan and his involvement in a campaign to save the Scottish wildcat


Interview Part 1 (2010)

Jethro Tull - Interview Part 1

In the first part of a two part interview, both parts of which we are running consecutively, Ian Anderson from prog rock act takes about the influences of both English countryside and Indian culture on his music


Interview Part 2 (2009)

Jim Hightower - Interview Part 2

...while in the second part he talks to her about some of his other projects and why he has always maintained his Chicago working class roots


Interview (2010)

Jim Kweskin - Interview

Jim Kweskin and Geoff Muldaur were two of the pioneering members of the early 60's jug movement. Lisa Torem talks to them about the enduring nature of the movement and their recent decision to tour together again


Interview (2010)

Jim McCarty - Interview

Jim McCarty, the drummer with the 60's group the Yardbirds, speaks to Lisa Torem about his influential band's history and his recent solo album ,‘Sitting on the Top of Time’


Interview Part 1 (2009)

Jim Peterik - Interview Part 1

Songwriter and musician Jim Peterik was a member of both the Ides of May and also Survivor, who had a worldwide hit with 'Eye of the Tiger', the theme tune to Sylvester Stallone's 'Rocky III', in 1983. In the first part of a two part interview, he speaks to Lisa Torem about both bands...


Interview (2010)

Jimmie Vaughan - Interview

One-time Fabulous Thunderbirds founder and blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan speaks to Lisa Torem about his musical career and recently released covers album, 'Jimmie Vaughan Plays Blues, Ballads and Favorites'


Interview (2015)

Jimmy Nail - Interview

In this retrospective interview from 2001 tough-looking Geordie singer-songwriter and actor Jimmy Nail tells Nick Dent-Robinson about his childhood and how he was saved by the love of his life


Interview (2009)

Jimmy Webb  - Interview

American songwriter Jimmy Webb has written songs such as 'Galveston', 'By The Time I Get to Phoenix', 'Wichita Lineman' and 'MacArthur Park'. He speaks to Lisa Torem about his long musical career and 'Cottonwood Farm'. the album he has recorded with his sons, the Webb Brothers


Interview (2012)

Jimmy Webb  - Interview

Jimmy Webb speaks to Lisa Torem about songs such as 'Wichita Lineman', 'Galveston', 'The Highwayman' and 'MacArthur Park', his many musical collaborations and what makes good songwriting


Interview (2003)

Jinxed - Interview

Increasingly prolific, California's the Mad Caddies perceive their music to be an intriguing blend of punk rock, reggae, Dixieland jazz, and ska. Ana Grabov chats to Mark Iverson backstage at the London Astoria about their new album


Interview Part 1 (2005)

JJ72 - Interview Part 1

Dublin-based indie guitar trio JJ72 are about to return with a third album. In the first partof a two part interview, Anthony Strutt talks to the band about it, original bassist Hilary Wood's decision to leave and her replacement Sarah Fox


Interview Part 2 (2005)

JJ72 - Interview Part 2

In the second part of our two part interview, JJ72 talk to Anthony Strutt about their forthcoming and long-awaited third album


Interview (2015)

Jo Bartlett - Interview

In 'Is This Your Year?' we will be following across the course of the year the fortunes of various indie acts and bands. In this latest interview with Reading-based singer-songwriter Jo Bartlett, Owen Peters finds her having formed a new band Kodiak Island and preparing for a new album


Interview (2014)

Jo Bartlett - Interview

Owen Peters chats to acclaimed Reading-based singer-songwriter and folk/electronic artist Jo Bartlett about '9 by 7', her first album in four years which she has entirely self-financed


Interview (2015)

Jo Bartlett - Interview

In the first of our new series 'Is This Your Year?', in which we will be following the fortunes of five different acts over the course of a year,we speak to Reading-based singer-songwriter Jo Bartlett,who has just released a new solo album '9 by 7'


Interview (2009)

Jo Hamilton - Interview

Scottish singer-songwriter and instrumentalist Jo Hamilton has spent much of her life travelling the globe. She speaks to Lisa Torem about the influences and experiences that have lead to her releasing her debut album, 'Gown'


Interview (2015)

Joan Armatrading - Interview

In the wake of her appearance at Oxfordshire's Towersey Festival, Nick Dent-Robinson speaks to Joan Armatrading about her decision to make her present major tour - which she is doing on her own - the last of its kind.


Interview (2021)

Joanna Connor - Interview

Guitarist Joanna Connor speaks to Lisa Torem about her new Joe Bonamassa-produced album, ‘4801 South Indiana Avenue’, the Chicago club scene and her blueprint for balancing artistic work and family.


Interview (2009)

Joe Brown - Interview

Lisa Torem speaks to Matthew Ord, the guitarist with Hey Negrita, about his debut album of traditional folk music, 'Early in the Spring', and its strong Celtic influences


Interview (2016)

Joe Gideon - Interview

Former Bikini Atoll and Joe Gideon & The Shark front man Joe Gideon speaks to John Clarkson about his debut solo album, 'Versa Vice', which he has recorded with Jim Sclavunos from Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds


Interview (2020)

Joe Gideon - Interview

Back for his sixth interview with Pennyblackmusic, Joe Gideon tells Ben Howarth about his new album 'Armagideon', recorded with Jim Sclavunos and Gris-de-Lin. Having set out to write a set of lighthearted songs, he ended up with an album themed around the upcoming end of the world.


Interview (2007)

Joe Gideon and the Shark - Interview

Olga Sladeckova chats to former Bikini Atoll front man Joe Gideon about his new duo which he has formed with his sister Viva and who will be playing the Pennyblackmusic Bands Night on the 3rd March


Interview (2009)

Joe Gideon and the Shark - Interview

Sarah Johnson speaks to Joe Gideon from London-based duo and former Pennyblackmusic Bands Night band Joe Gideon and the Shark about his group's long awaited debut album, 'Harum Scarum'


Interview (2013)

Joe Gideon and the Shark - Interview

Ben Howarth chats to Joe Gideon, the front man with London-based alternative rock duo Joe Gideon and the Shark, about his band's long-awaited second album, 'Freakish', and their increased confident edge


Interview (2014)

Joe Henwood - Interview

Oxfordshire-based saxophonist Joe Henwood, who is 21 years old, talks to Nick Dent-Robinson about his already lengthy career and successful recording studio


Interview (2023)

Joe McGrath - Interview

1960’s and 1970’s film and television director Joe McGrath talks to Adam Coxon about working with The Goons, The Beatles on promotional films and ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ and ‘Help!’, Ringo Starr on ‘The Magic Christian’, and also 'Rising Damp -The Movie’.


Interview (2018)

Joe Milliken - Interview

Music journalist Joe Milliken, author of a new biography about The Cars’ Ben Orr, talks to Lisa Torem about the book and the process behind writing it.


Interview (2014)

Joe Perry (Aerosmith) - Interview

Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry chats to Lisa Torem about his new autobiography, ‘Rocks: In and Out of Aerosmith’


Interview (2012)

Joe Walsh - Interview

Before performing at Naperville's Rib Fest, Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh talks with Lisa Torem about 'Analog Man', his first solo album in over twenty years


Interview (2014)

Joey Molland - Interview

Joey Molland, the guitarist with Badfinger, talks to Lisa Torem about the bestselling 70's group, working with both John Lennon and George Harrison and his recent fourth solo album, 'Return to Memphis'


Interview (2008)

John & Jehn - Interview

John & Jehn are a French duo who are based in London and who have just released their debut album. With influences as diverse as Serge Gainsbourg, the Velvet Underground, the Gang of Four, Joy Division and Johnny Cash, John Clarkson speaks to them about their intense on and off stage love affair


Interview (2010)

John Cooper Clarke - Interview

Spencer Robertshaw speaks to pioneering punk poet John Cooper Clarke at a show in Leeds about his writing and continued enthusiasm for performing poetry


Interview (2017)

John Foxx - Interview

John Foxx and the Maths recently released a new album, 'The Machine', inspired by an E.M.Forster short story and accompanying stage production. Keith How speaks to him about the inspiration behind the music and also gets a glimpse into his current thinking.


Interview (2013)



Dave Goodwin chats to ex-Ultravox! front man John Foxx about his career, recent tour in support of Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and his present band, John Foxx and the Maths


Interview (2008)

John Henry Lambert - Interview

One-time electronica artist and now acoustic folk singer-songwriter John Henry Lambert talks to John Clarkson about his broodingly atmospheric and haunting debut album, 'Gone Away', which he recorded over the space of two years in his isolated Dartmoor home


Interview (2011)

John Hiatt - Interview

Lisa Torem chats to American singer-songwriter John Hiatt about his early career, the ideas that influence his songwriting and his latest album, 'Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns'


Interview (2022)

John Howard - Interview

Singer-songwriter and pianist John Howard speaks to John Clarkson about both his new albums, ‘LOOK – The Unknown Story of Danielle Du Bois’ and ‘From the Far Side of a Near Miss', writing and his eventful career.


Interview (2020)

John Howard - Interview

John Howard speaks to Ben Howarth about his as-yet-untitled new album, the benefits of home recording and the next two volumes of his memoir.


Interview (2018)

John Howard - Interview

Singer songwriter John Howard has published his autobiography, a heartbreaking and hilarious tale of how to nearly become a pop star in the 70s. He tells Ben Howarth how he wanted to be 100% honest but non-judgemental.


Interview (2002)

John Huss Moderate Combo - Interview

John Huss is the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter in his own group "The John Huss Moderate Combo', which he formed in 1993, after a decade of playing off and on both in other bands and as a solo ac


Interview (2013)

John Jorgenson - Interview

Jazz guitarist and multi-instrumentalist and former Elton John band member John Jorgenson talks to Lisa Torem about the influence on him of Django Reinhardt and gypsy swing


Interview (2013)