Interviews


Man From Delmonte - Interview

Man From Delmonte

Dixie Ernill talks to all four members of Manchester indiepop band The Man From Delmonte about their decision to reform for a series of gigs after an absence of 35 years.


Clive Langer - Interview

Clive Langer

Producer Clive Langer talks to Eoghan Lyng about his band project The Clang Group, their forthcoming second album 'New Clang' and his production work with Elvis Costello, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Morrissey and The Teardop Explodes.


Johnnie Johnstone - Interview

Johnnie Johnstone

Johnnie Johnstone speaks to John Clarkson about his first book, ‘Through the Crack in the Wall: The Secret History of Josef K’, which is Pennyblackmusic’s Book of the Year for 2024.


Sukie Smith - Interview

Sukie Smith

Former Madam frontwoman Sukie Smith talks to John Clarkson about her debut solo album, 'The Glass Dress and a Ringing Bell'.


Garfunkel and Garfunkel Jr. - Interview

Garfunkel and Garfunkel Jr.

Eoghan Lyng speaks to Art Grafunkel and his son Art Garfunkel Jr, about their new joint album 'Father and Son'

More Interviews

Chris Spedding - Interview Chris Spedding

Adrian Gurvitz - Interview Adrian Gurvitz

Wreckless Eric - Interview Wreckless Eric

Norman Rodger - Interview Norman Rodger

Elliott Murphy - Interview Elliott Murphy

Dana Gillespie - Interview Dana Gillespie

Annie Hogan - Interview Annie Hogan

Reichenbach Falls - Interview Reichenbach Falls

Penumbra - Interview Penumbra

The Church - Interview with Steve Kilbey The Church - Interview with Steve Kilbey

Near Jazz Experience - Interview Near Jazz Experience





Profiles


Marianne Faithfull - Reflections

Marianne Faithfull

Nick Dent-Robinson reflects on the life and career of Marianne Faithfull, who died on the 30th January.


Predictions - 2025

Predictions

Nick Dent-Robinson picks three UK female artists who he believes are destined for big success before the end of 2025.

More Profiles

Laura Nyro - Profile Laura Nyro

Johny Brown - Corpse Flower Johny Brown - Corpse Flower

Bob Dylan - A Complete Unknown Bob Dylan - A Complete Unknown




Live Reviews


Massive Attack - M&S Arena, Liverpool, 29/11/2024

Massive Attack

Bristolian pathfinders Massive Attack continue to find new routes over thirty years into their career. Richard Lewis reviews


Shed Seven - Mountford Hall, Liverpool University, Liverpool,  21/11/2024

Shed Seven

Richard Lewis watches Britpop survivors Shed Seven round off the year with a raucous victory lap tour

More Live Reviews

Paul Draper - The Citadel, St Helens, 20/4/2024 Paul Draper - The Citadel, St Helens, 20/4/2024

Autumn 1904 - Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh, 1/11/2024 Autumn 1904 - Wee Red Bar, Edinburgh, 1/11/2024

Altered Images - 02 Academy, Liverpool, 23/10/2024 Altered Images - 02 Academy, Liverpool, 23/10/2024

Vapors - Chantry Brewery, Rotherham, 16/11/2024 Vapors - Chantry Brewery, Rotherham, 16/11/2024

Dream Machine - Hare and Hounds, Birmingham, 6/11/2024 Dream Machine - Hare and Hounds, Birmingham, 6/11/2024

T Bone Burnett - Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, 19/11/2024 T Bone Burnett - Old Town School of Folk Music, Chicago, 19/11/2024

War On Drugs - Royal Albert Hall, London, 14/7/2024 War On Drugs - Royal Albert Hall, London, 14/7/2024

Robby Krieger Band - City Winery, Chicago, 13/6/2024 Robby Krieger Band - City Winery, Chicago, 13/6/2024

Lytham Festival - 1 Lytham Festival - 1

Lytham Festival - 2 Lytham Festival - 2





Favourite Albums


Saloon - Peel Sessions 21.08.01 • 16.04.03

Saloon

In our Re:View section, in which we look back on recordings from the past, Dave Goodwin examines two John Peel Sessions from early 2000's indiepop band Saloon which have just been released by the always reliable Precious Recordings of London on 12" vinyl.

More Favourite Albums

Jesse Garon and The Desperadoes - Janice Long Session 11.11.86 Jesse Garon and The Desperadoes - Janice Long Session 11.11.86

Loft - Riley and Coe Session 09.10.23 Loft - Riley and Coe Session 09.10.23




Features


Pennyblackmusic - Writers and Photographers' Albums of the Year 2024

Pennyblackmusic

Our writers and photographers reveal their albums of the year for 2024.


Pennyblackmusic - Book of the Year Award 2024

Pennyblackmusic

We reveal the winner of our Book of the Year Award for 2024 and the runners-up.

More Features

Vinyl Stories - Vinyl 2024 Vinyl Stories - Vinyl 2024

Tommy Mottola - A New America Tommy Mottola - A New America

Cher - The Memoir Cher - The Memoir

Peter Perrett - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities Interview Part One Peter Perrett - In Dreams Begin Responsibilities Interview Part One




Photography


Blossoms - Photoscapes

Blossoms

Andrew Twambley takes photographs of indie band Blossoms at a show at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester,


Suzi Quatro - Photoscapes

Suzi Quatro

Amdrew Twambley takes photographs of glam rock superstar Suzi Quatro at a gig at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

More Photography

Libertines - Photoscapes Libertines - Photoscapes

Normans - Photoscapes Normans - Photoscapes

Fergy LH - Photoscapes Fergy LH - Photoscapes

Eve  Davidson - Photography Eve Davidson





Reviews


Oïmiakon  - Comptoir Des Vanites

Oïmiakon

Restless robotic twists and sweaty earache from Parisian electronic musician Oïmiakon


Unthanks - In Winter

Unthanks

Contemplative take on Christmas from eclectic Tyneside folk quintet ‘The Unthanks

More Reviews

Badawi - The Book of Jinn Badawi - The Book of Jinn

Buzz' Ayaz - Buzz' Ayaz Buzz' Ayaz - Buzz' Ayaz

El Khat - Mute El Khat - Mute

Phelimuncasi and Metal Preyers - Iziggnamba Phelimuncasi and Metal Preyers - Iziggnamba

Meridian Brothers - Mi Latinoamérica Sufre Meridian Brothers - Mi Latinoamérica Sufre

Kopy - Heart Fresh Kopy - Heart Fresh

Danni Nicholls - Under the Neem Plum Tree Danni Nicholls - Under the Neem Plum Tree

Emily Burns - Die Happy Emily Burns - Die Happy

Beabadoobee - This is How The World Moves Beabadoobee - This is How The World Moves

Dusty Springfield - The BBC Sessions Dusty Springfield - The BBC Sessions

Gryphon - Gryphon  Live - A Sonic Tonic Gryphon - Gryphon Live - A Sonic Tonic

Joan Armatrading - How Did This Happen and What Does It Mean? Joan Armatrading - How Did This Happen and What Does It Mean?

Dorie Jackson - Stupid Says Run Dorie Jackson - Stupid Says Run

Pixie Lott - Encino Pixie Lott - Encino

Rosie Lowe - Lover, Other Rosie Lowe - Lover, Other

Ringo Starr - Look Up Ringo Starr - Look Up

Fairground Attraction - Beautiful Happening Fairground Attraction - Beautiful Happening

Eric DeVries and The Song and Dance Band - Traveler's Heart Eric DeVries and The Song and Dance Band - Traveler's Heart

Willie Nelson - Last Leaf On The Tree Willie Nelson - Last Leaf On The Tree

Pixies - The Night The Zombies Came Pixies - The Night The Zombies Came

Ashley Reaks - The Body Blow of Grief Ashley Reaks - The Body Blow of Grief

Morgan Wade - Obsessed Morgan Wade - Obsessed