Profiles


Alan Edwards

Alan Edwards - I Was There: Dispatches From A Life In Rock And Roll

Alan Edwards’s career in music PR spanned the glory days of rock and pop, and his memoir is a great read, says Nick Dent-Robinson


Richard Houghton

Richard Houghton - Cropredy Convention - Another People’s History of Fairport Convention

Zena Greig finds Richard Houghton’s new book ‘Cropredy Caper - Another People’s History of Fairport Convention’ to be a heartwarming chronicle of the iconic band and its annual Cropredy Convention.


Cliff Richard and The Shadows

Cliff Richard and The Shadows - Comment

Bob Nicholson enjoys the new release of Cliff Richard and The Shadows' Final Reunion tour from 2009. but asks why it is so belated and asks if recording remotely can ever replace working in a studio together.


Beach Boys

Beach Boys - Film

Eoghan Lyng says about new film documentary 'The Beach Boys', “older fans might get a kick from the nostalgia,” but the documentary “will appeal to newcomers,” too.


Nige Tassell

Nige Tassell - Searching for Dexy's

Acclaimed music writer Nige Tassell turns his attention to folk – soul alchemists Dexy’s Midnight Runners in an impressive biography. Eoghan Lyng reviews


Autumn 1904

Autumn 1904 - With The Normans and Eve Davidson, The Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh, 1/11/2024

We preview our forthcoming gig at at The Wee Red Bar at the Edinburgh College of Art on the 1st November which will feature a headline set from Autumn 1904 who will be playing their first home city gig in almost forty years and support from The Normans and Eve Davidson.


Herbie Flowers

Herbie Flowers - 1938-2024

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to influential bassist Herbie Flowers, who died in September.


John Mayall

John Mayall - 1933-2024

Nick Dent-Robinson commemorates blues titan John Mayall, who spearheaded a whole movement of musicians.


Anita Pallenberg

Anita Pallenberg - The Story of Anita Pallenberg

Sympathy for the Pallenberg? Nick Dent-Robinson gives his verdict on the new documentary.


Dodson and Fogg

Dodson and Fogg - Movement In The Exterior World/Music For Strange and Mysterious Stories

Malcolm Carter reflects on two new stunning albums from Chris Wade (aka Dodson and Fogg, which showcase all sides to his many talents.


Steve Harley

Steve Harley - 1951-2024

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley, who died in March.


Nico

Nico - Profile

Eoghan Lyng examines the late 60's/early 70's career of Nico and the recent reissue of her two albums. 'The Marble Index' and 'Desertshore'.


Simon Heavisides

Simon Heavisides - Destiny Stopped Screaming: The Life and Times of Adrian Borland

John Clarkson examines Simon Heavisides' sympathetic biography of Sound frontman and solo artist Adrian Borland


Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders

Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders - The Liverbirds: Our Life in Britain's First Female Rock 'n' Roll Band

Nick Dent-Robinson enjoys Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders’ new book about their experiences in The Liverbirds, one of the few UK all-girls 60’s groups.


Harvey Lee

Harvey Lee - Backstage Pass

Eoghan Lyng enjoys entrepreneur Harvey Lee's book about his business experiences in rock.


Johny Brown

Johny Brown - With Hector Gannet and Andy Thompson, The Water Rats, London, 25/5/2024

We preview our next London Bands' Night which will feature The Band of Holy Joy's Johny Brown, Hector Gannet and Idiot Son's Andy Thompson.


Lulu

Lulu - Profile

Nick Dent-Robinson looks back on the career of Scottish singer Lulu, who has recently announced that her forthcoming 'Champagne for Lulu' tour will be her final tour.


David Hamilton Golland

David Hamilton Golland - Livin Just To Find Emotion: Journey and the Story of American Rock,

Eoghan Lyng reflects on a new book by David Hamilton Golland about piano balladeering 1970's/1980's American rock band Journey


Mad Cool Festival

Mad Cool Festival - Profile

Philamonjaro previews this year's big names Mad Cool Festival in Madrid in Spain.


Annie Nightingale

Annie Nightingale - 1940-2024

Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to Annie Nightingale, who was the first female DJ on Radio One,