Profiles
Alan Edwards
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to influential bassist Herbie Flowers, who died in September.
John Mayall
Nick Dent-Robinson commemorates blues titan John Mayall, who spearheaded a whole movement of musicians.
Anita Pallenberg
Sympathy for the Pallenberg? Nick Dent-Robinson gives his verdict on the new documentary.
Dodson and Fogg
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
Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to Cockney Rebel frontman Steve Harley, who died in March.
Nico
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
John Clarkson examines Simon Heavisides' sympathetic biography of Sound frontman and solo artist Adrian Borland
Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders
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
Eoghan Lyng enjoys entrepreneur Harvey Lee's book about his business experiences in rock.
Johny Brown
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
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
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
Philamonjaro previews this year's big names Mad Cool Festival in Madrid in Spain.
Annie Nightingale
Nick Dent-Robinson pays tribute to Annie Nightingale, who was the first female DJ on Radio One,