Sami Sumner
London-based multi-instrumentalist Sami Sumner talks to Julie Cruickshank about his songwriting process and how he managed to achieve releasing twelve albums in one year.
Shaw's Trailer Park
Julie Cruickshank talks to Brighton psychedelic/prog collective Shaw's Trailer Park abut their self-titled debut album and their creative process and influences.
Blue Highways
Callum Lury from London-based America trio The Blue Highways, which comprises of three brothers, speaks to Julie Cruickshank about their progress to date and their Bruce Springsteen-influenced second album, ‘Out on The Line’.
Peach and Quiet
Canadian duo Peach And Quiet chat to Julie Cruickshank about their musical inspirations and future plans.
Steve Wallis
Australian singer-songwriter Steve Wallis talks to Julie Cruickshank about his debut solo album ‘Nothing Stays the Same Way for Long’, the challenges of living in Paris and his songwriting technique.
Christine McVie
Julie Cruickshank reflects on the career of Fleetwood Mac keyboardist Christine McVie who died in November.
Beatles
Julie Cruickshank reflects on a mystery surrounding The Beatles playing her home town of Romford in Essex twice in 1963 and Ringo Starr's stepfather Harry Graves who came from there
Doug Dillard Expedition
Julie Cruickshank is impressed by a legendary 1970 performance from bluegrass band The Doug Dillard Expedition, captured live at the Fremont Hotel, Las Vegas.
Ruskin Arms
In 'The Image That Made Me Weep' Julie Cruickshank laments the demise of legendary rock pub The Ruskin Arms, which launched Iron Maiden and the Small Faces.
Michael Jackson
In the first in a new series, in which our writers tell of encounters with the famous, Julie Cruickshank tells of a strange meeting with Michael Jackson in Foyle’s bookshop in London.
Charles Ellsworth
Enjoyable new album from alt-country singer-songwriter Charles Ellsworrth
Bear of Bombay
New album from shoegaze/kosmische multi-instrumentalist Lorenzo Parisini aka Bear of Bombay following the release of his acclaimed EP ‘Something Stranger’ in 2021