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HEALTH


Live

Luminaire, London, 1/5/2008

HEALTH - Luminaire, London, 1/5/2008

Chris O' Toole is impressed by both experimental Los Angeles' quartet HEALTH's force and volume at a show at the Luminaire in London


Reviews


HEALTH (2008)


Compellingly intense debut album from unpredictable and aggressive pioneers of the Los Angeles Underground scene, HEALTH


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Interviews

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Singer-songwriter Vinny Peculiar talks to John Clarkson about his new concept album, 'Silver Meadows', which was inspired by his experiences working in various long-stay mental health hospitals during the 1980s and 1990s


Laura Moody
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Laura Moody talks to Owen Peters on her work ethic as a cellist, singer and lyricist, her new album 'Acrobats' and why she wants men to open up on mental health issues


Judy Collins
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Lisa Torem chats to 60's folk icon Judy Collins about her musical heritage and work with mental health charities


Ronnie Montrose
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At a show in Chicago, Lisa Torem speaks to guitarist Ronnie Montrose about his recovery from a harrowing health setback, and his legendary bands Montrose and Gamma


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The front woman with seminal Los Angeles-based punks X, Exene Cervenka talks to Lisa Torem about her fight against poor health, her group's latest reformation and its continued sense of social justice


Television Personalities
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Mark Rowland speaks Dan Treacy, the front man with influential C86/punk group the Television Personalities about his return to making music, his much publicised mental and physical health battles, and the band's new album which is due out next year


Wavves
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San Diego act Wavves began as a bedroom project before becoming a live act. They recently had to cancel a European tour after the stress and health problems of front man Nathan Williams came to a public head at the Primavera featival. A few days before the incident, he spoke to Mark Rowland


Live

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Despite Phil Collins' ailing health problems, Neil Swift finds Genesis on their 'Last Domino' farewell tour continuing to be an excellent stage presence.


Above Ground
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Featuring a highly impressive roster of rock star A listers, Above Ground returns for a second year of mental health awareness and fund raising at the Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. L. Paul Mann reviews.


Features

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In the third part of his four part series, Steve Miles continues his interview with Craig Finn of The Hold Steady, putting his writing process under the spotlight, and looking at how focus on mental health plays a key role in the band’s bond with the audience.


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In the fourth and final part of his series on music and mental health, Steve Miles talks to Heavenly’s Amelia Fletcher, on the band and the tragic death of her brother in 1997.


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In this special edition of ‘In Dreams Begin Responsibilities,’ Steve Miles continues his insightful exploration of the relationship between music and mental health by looking in depth at just one artist, the fascinating and fantastic unsigned Life In Mono, and meditating on the meaning of resilience.


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