Phil Wilson


Interviews


Interview Part 2 (2011)

Phil Wilson - Interview Part 2

In the second part of our two part interview with former June Brides' front man Phil Wilson, he talks to Anthony Strutt about 'God Bless Jim Kennedy', his debut solo CD and first album in twenty five years


Interview Part 1 (2010)

Phil Wilson - Interview Part 1

The front man with influential indie pop band the June Brides, Phil Wilson recently released his debut solo album, 'God Bless Jim Kennedy'. In the first part of a two part interview, he speaks to Anthony Strutt about the 80's group and returning to song writing after an absence of over twenty years


Reviews


God Bless Jim Kennedy (2010)
Phil Wilson - God Bless Jim Kennedy

Infectious and completely compelling indie pop on fiery debut album from former June Brides front man, Phil Wilson


Ten Miles (2010)
Phil Wilson - Ten Miles

Excellent reissue of 1987 single from June Brides' front man Phil Wilson, who will be releasing his first solo album in twenty five years in the autumn


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