Interviews
Interview (2007)
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 (2006)
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
Live
The Well, Leeds, 12/11/2009
On the last night of a four date mini tour to promote a new album, Helen Tipping watches Brighton-based rockers Brakes play a good-humoured and exuberant set
Reviews
Hey Hey (2009)
Economical, but excellent first single from Brighton group Brakes' forthcoming third album,'Touchdown'
Touchdown (2009)
Mature and rich third album from Brighton-band Brakes, who, back on a new label Fat Cat having been signed to Rough Trade, have developed their characteristic abrasiveness in new ways
Hold Me in the River (2006)
Exuberant, urgent latest single from their new second album 'The Beatific Visions' for the much acclaimed Brakes
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Live
Cropredy, Oxfordshire, 11th...13th August 2022
Nick Dent -Robinson enjoys this year's Fairport's Cropredy Convention, which as well as two sets from Fairport Convention, also saw performances from Richard Thompson, Clannad, Genesis, the Trevor Horn Band, Seth Lakeman and Turin Brakes.
Turin Brakes
Ruby Lounge, Manchester, 10/3/2016
Mary O’Meara watches Turin Brakes light up and lift off as they touch down at the Ruby Lounge in Manchester on their 'Lost Property' tour
Turin Brakes
Slim's, San Francisco, 17/6/2003
Long-term Turin Brakes fan Chris Jones watches the Balham duo play a perfect intimate set at Slim's, a medium-sized venue in San Francisco