Snowbird
The owner of the populat Bella Union Records, former Cocteau Twins guitarist, Simon Raymonde, back for a second interview with us, talks to Olga Sladeckova about his label and Snowbird, his and his partner, singer-songwriter Stephanie Dosen's new band
Joe Gideon and the Shark
Olga Sladeckova chats to former Bikini Atoll front man Joe Gideon about his new duo which he has formed with his sister Viva and who will be playing the Pennyblackmusic Bands Night on the 3rd March
Freeheat
After the collapse of the Jesus and Mary Chain, singer Jim Reid and guitarist Ben Lurie formed a new band, Freeheat. Olga Sladeckova talks to Ben Lurie about the group and their posthumously released debut album, 'Back on the Water'
Bikini Atoll
London-based band Bikini Atoll have been gaining increasing acclaim during the last year. Back for a third interview with us, front man Joe Gideon talks to Olga Sladeckova recording their second album 'Liar's Exit' in Chicago with Steve Albini
Rothko
Instrumental post rockers Rothko have a new line-up and have just released a seventh album, 'A Place Between'. Olga Sladeckova chats to main man Mark Beazley, back for a third interview with Pennyblackmusic, about both
Miscellaneous
New punk group Dead Fly Buchowski have recently signed to Beggar's Banquet and have just released their debut single 'Blackout'. With their debut album on the way, singer Roddy Campbell speaks to Olga Sladeckova about the group's rise
Repomen
Sheffield indie act the Repomen, who first formed in 1990, recently released their fifth EP in five years 'Out of Here'. Olga Sladeckova chats to front man Denzil Watson about their longevity, the new recordand why he sees change as a good thing
Telescopes
One of the great Creation Records bands, psychedelia act Telescopes returned in 2002 after long absence with their third album, 'Third Wave'. Frontman Stephen Lawrie chats about the band's rapidly evolving style, and plans for their firuth and fifth album
Stone Roses
It has been eight years since the Stone Roses broke up. Cover band the Complete Stone Roses backstage at a gig at the London Mean Fiddler talk to Olga Sladeckova about copying their heroes
Jesus And Mary Chain
Ben Lurie was the guitarist with both the Jesus and Mary Chain and Freeheat. He chats to Olga Sladeckova about working with both Jim and William Reid, and his recent decision to return to his native Australia after 15 years away
Miscellaneous
One of the rising names in the British wave of Americana bands, the Redlands Palomino Co have just released their debut album. Vocalists and guitarists Alex and Hannah Elton-Wall talk to Olga Sladeckova about the album and their future plans
Dandy Warhols
The Dandy Warhols are currently one of the best known indie rock acts in the world. Singer Courtney Taylor and drummer Brent Deboer chat to Olga Sladeckova at their first show in Prague about the success of their band and the group's ten year history
Miscellaneous
Since appearing in Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill', the 5, 6, 7, 8s' profile has escalated. Frontwoman "Ronnie" Fujimaya talks to Olga Sladeckova about the sudden success of her garage rock trio after nearly twenty years in the business
Can
For Damo Suzuki, the former frontman with Can, improvisation has become his only way of playing music. He chats to Olga Sladeckova about his remarkable roadshow and way of touring
Very Things
Since leaving the Cocteau Twins in 1998, Robin Guthrie has developed both an instrumental solo career and formed a new band, Violet Indiana. He chats to Olga Sladeckova about Violet Indiana's new second album, 'Russian Doll'
Urge Overkill
Urge Overkill are best known for their cover of Neil Diamond's 'Girl You Will Be A Woman Soon’ on the 'Pulp Fiction' soundtrack, but have another five albums to their credit. Singer Eddie Roeser speaks to Olga Sladeckova about his band's long history
Spacemen 3
Jonny Mattock is the former drummer with Spacemen 3 , Spiritualized, the Breeders and the Perfect Disaster, and the current drummer with Slipstream, Lupine Howl and Applecraft . He talks to Olga Sladeckova about his busy musical career
Bikini Atoll
In the 12 months since Pennyblackmusic last spoke to them, Bikini Atoll have released their first album and toured nationally. Soon about to begin work on a second CD with Steve Albini, frontman Joe Gideon chats to Olga Sladeckova about an eventful year
Nectarine No 9
The Nectarine No. 9 has been the most stable group of the Edinburgh-based musician Davy Henderson since he left the influential Fire Engines. With the band's fifth album 'I Love Total Destruction’ just out, he talks to Olga Sladeckova
Applecraft
The project of Lupine Howl guitarist Mike Mooney and Don Mandarin singer Richard Beale, Applecraft recently released their second album,
‘The Happiest Man Alive’. Olga Sladeckova chats to them about it at a gig in Northhampton
Miscellaneous
The Scoundrelles are the new project of former Scientists guitarist Tony Thewlis. He, and fellow band members Hugh Gulland and Yan Quellien chat about their debut album ‘Organic Molecules In Action!’ which had drawn comparisions with the Flaming Lips
King Cobra
Rising indie guitar band All Else Failed reformed a year ago out of the ashes of another band, Stigma. The group talk to Olga Sladeckova about their forthcoming new single and increasing gig schedule
Undertones
Influential 70's punk act the Undertones have recently reformed. Backstage at a gig in Sheffield, they speak to Olga Sladeckova both about their past and also their new album, 'Get What You Need'
Miscellaneous
Featuring former members of Ultrasound and Spiritualized, London based trio the Sunshine Valley Dance Band's music has a similar energy and charisma. Olga Sladeckova chats to bassist Vanessa Best
Garlic
Garlic have now released acclaimed two albums through Bella Union, the latest of which is 'Jam Sabbatical'. They talk to Olga Sladeckova about playing support to New Order at Brixton Academy, and their unconventional use of sleeve imagery
Moly
Guildford post-rock Moly have recently released a an EP and an album. They talk to Olga Sladeckova about their first four years together, and why they think vocals are boring
Pob And Boyd
Over from Australia on their first ever British tour, long-serving indie guitar group Bluebottle Kiss talk to Olga Sladeckova about their debut European release, 'Revenge is Slow'
Venus Ray
With two albums behind them, and another one on the way, Venus Ray are one of the rising bands on the independent London scene. Frontman Diggory Kenrick speaks about the group's career to date, and how it survived the tragic death of drummer Steve Smith
Explosions In The Sky
Instrumental Austin based band Explosions in the Sky have just released their third album . 'The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place' through Bella Union. Drummer Chris Hrasky chats about it,their British debut, and the group's plans to tour Europe
Bitter Springs
Bitter Springs have been together in one form or another since the 80's. With several albums of their own, they are also play as legendary punk star Vic Godard's backing band in the Subway Sect. Frontman Simor Rivers chat about his group's history
Rothko
Back for a second interview with Pennyblackmusic, Mark Beazley, the frontman with Rothko, who played the Pennyblackmusic Bands Night in April, talks to Olga Sladeckova about his group's new instrumental anti-war album, 'Wish For A World Without Hurt'
Lupine Howl
Founded by Sean Cook and Mike Mooney after they were fired from Spiritualised, Lupine Howl are to headline the next Pennyblackmusic Bands Night and have released two acclaimed albums. Olga Sladeckova talks to Sean Cook about the band's history to date
Bikini Atoll
One of the many acts on the London scene, Bikini Atoll have gone through the same problems as every other band finding a record deal. Olga Sladeckova talks to a band in the making, and at a very pivotal moment in their career
Dirty Three
Much acclaimed Australian trio the Dirty Three recently completed a tour of Europe. Violinist and frontman chats to Olga Sladeckova about the tour and the difficult recording of the group's sixth and latest album, 'She Has No Strings Apollo'
Robin Guthrie
Ex-Cocteau Twin Robin Guthrie has recently released a solo album of instrumental music, 'Imperial', and has begun work on a second album with his band Violet Indiana. In our second interview with him, Olga Sladeckova talks to him about both projects
Coin Op
Despite forming only 18 months ago, British indie group Coin-op have already begun to make an impact, touring with the Inspiral Carpets, and releasing a mini-album on Fierce Panda. Olga Sladeckova chats to them about their rapid rise
Gayan Uttejak Orchestra
Harper Lee's 'Everything's Going to be Ok" has been one of the recent bestellers on the Pennyblackmusic chart. Olga Sladeckova speaks to band members Keris Howard and Laura Bridge about it and their first ever European tour
Magoo
Soon to play a Pennyblackmusic Bands Night , Magoo are back with a new single and are in the process of recording a new album. Olga Sladeckova talks to founder members Owen Turner and Andrew Rayner about the band's 12 year history
Air Formation
Brighton space rock band Air Formation have recently released their stunning full-length debut album, "Ends in Light'. Olga Sladeckova speaks to frontman Matt Bartram about it, and the group's plans for the future
Capes
Rising London indie guitar/keyboard group the Capes' debut EP 'I Write the Wrongs' has been receiving much acclaim from boih critics and music fans alike. The band chats to Olga Sladeckova about its release
The Silver Surfer
One of the acts at the recent Pennyblackmusic bands night, Silver Surfer recently finished to much acclaim their first ever British tour. Olga Sladeckova talks to the Oregon group, who are ack for a second interview, about their new album 'If This Is Ou
Lynam
First formed in Sheffield, alternative rock four piece Lynam moved down to try out their luck in London at the start of last summer. The group talks to Olga Sladeckova about their debut "demo" album ', "Carnaged & Martyred'
Ricky Spontane
Sci-fi rock 'n' roll punk band Ricky Spontane have been through may line-up changes, but have never lost their sense of fun and spontaneity, and have recorded two albums together. Drummer Talya Davies and guitarist Stephen Wood talk to Olga Sladeckova
Saint Joan
The Nottingham based group, Saint Joan, received extensive airplay on John Peel's Radio 1 show with their haunting debut single, 'The Ice House'. Frontwoman Ellen McGee chats to Olga Sladeckova about the influence of literature on her songwriting
Miscellaneous
The sister of the Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim and William, Linda Reid has recently finished recording her debut album, 'Little Pop Rock' under the moniker, Sister Vanilla. She chats to Olga Sladeckova about its making and her famous brothers
Boys Star Library
Eclectic in tone, New York alt. pop trio Boys' Star Library have just released their second album, 'Sugar & Water'. Frontman Jimmy Hughes speaks to Olga Sladeckova about it, and recent developments at his BumbleBEAR label
Jesus And Mary Chain
In the second part of our two part Jesus and Mary Chain interview, voclaist and singer Jim Reid talks to Olga Sladeckova about the group's history from '91 until its break-up in '98
Departure Lounge
Despite its members now living in three different countries, Bella Union signing Departure Lounge have recently released their most acclaimed album yet with 'Too Late to Die Young'. Olga Sladeckova speaks to the band about their career to date
Jesus And Mary Chain
One of the most influential bands of all time, the Jesus and Mary Chain first burst onto the music in 1984. In the first part of a two part interview , Olga Sladeckova talks to frontman Jim Reid about the punk pioneers early years.
The Silver Surfer
Inspired by the Jesus & Mary Chain, the Pixies and the Beat Happening, Oregon group the Silver Surfer is about to release its second album and will tour Britain next year. Olga Sladeckova chats to frontman Ryan Carroll about the band's five year history
Rothko
Experimental London art rockers Rothko have put out records on various labels but now have a regular deal with Too Pure. Frontman and bassist Mark Beazley talks to Olga Sladeckova about the group's new album 'Continual Search for Origins'
La Motta
La Motta is the new group of former Asexuals front man, Sean Friesen. Having moved from Canada to L.A. to form it, and with their debut album, which features Pixies star Joey Santiago, just out, he talks to Olga Sladeckova about its impending plans
Bluebottle Kiss
Long serving Australian indie rock group Bluebottle Kiss have recently released their debut European EP 'Ounce of Cruelty'. Frontman Jamie Hutchings talks to Olga Sladeckova about the band's history and its hopefully promising future
La Nuit Americaine
Back for a second interview, Pennyblackmusic favourite Christian Govoni from the Italian post rock group La Nuit Americaine has two new EPS about to be released. He talks to Olga Sladeckova about both CDs and his plans for the future
Eighties Matchbox B Line Disaster
One of the up-and-coming British punk groups, Eighties Matchbox B-Line Disaster recently released their first single. Olga Sladeckova speaks to vocalist Guy and guitarist Marc backstage at a gig supporting Ikara Colt
Ikara Colt
One of the rising new punk bands in Britain, Ikara Colt recently toured with the Parkinsons and also have just released their debut album 'Chat and Business'. Olga Sladeckova talks backstage to Paul Resende and Dominic Young from the group about both