MARILLION – WITH FRIENDS FROM THE ORCHESTRA
DECEMBER ALBUM OF THE MONTH It seems to be becoming a bit of ‘a thing’ for rock bands to make a foray into the orchestral
THE STORIES BEHIND THE MUSIC
LEADING THE CHARGE ON A NEW GENERATION OF BANDS SINCE 2015
REcent Interviews
SHORT INTERVIEW: JOHN ILLSLEY – NOVEMBER TOUR
From Dire Straits to solo frontiers, John speaks about his solo music and November 2019 tour dates, where he reflects on his memories of the Dire Straits story and revisits the music.
FEATURE INTERVIEW: THE SWAMP BORN ASSASSINS
From the mountain at Wildfire immediately after the band’s main stage set, an interview that captures well the warmth and friendship from the band. Also chat about the Run to the Wildfire song and its genesis – and also the …
SHORT INTERVIEW: STONEWIRE AT THE LAKE
Sky from StoneWire talks about the band’s journey in 2019, the band’s 15-minute Led Zep medley – and the forthcoming StoneWire album ‘Life As We Know It’ – out 1 November 2019.
SHORT INTERVIEW: LYNNE JACKAMAN – A WEEK ON STAGE
Two interview shorts – from the party by the lake to performing at John Lennon birthday gig in London, two interview shorts in the space of a week – Lynne talking about the live sets and her forthcoming debut album.
SHORT INTERVIEW: STEVE HOGARTH
An interview with Marillion’s Steve Hogarth, ahead of the John Lennon 79th birthday gig in support of War Child at Hard Rock Hotel London. Steve talks about John Lennon, his song ‘A Voice From The Past’ and we also briefly …
FEATURE INTERVIEW: IDLEWAR – CEDE PREVIEW
The first two parts of an interview series with Pete from the band on the new 2019 album. Here, Pete talks about the creative process and the new album artwork. We also talked about rock biscuits, not added here as …
FEATURE INTERVIEW: SCARLET REBELS – INTERVIEW SERIES PART 1
In August 2019, Scarlet Rebels were our band of the month and also scooped album of the month – the first time with us a band won both in the same month. To mark the new album ’Show Your Colours’ …
FEATURE INTERVIEW: JFK BLUE INTERVIEW SERIES
Autumn 2019, I spoke with the band about the music scene and their new songs. This audio includes parts 1 and 2: Part 3 will follow after it’s been aired on radio. A band that has crafted its best songs …
SHORT INTERVIEW: THE BIG DIRTY
A short clip from a rather saucy interview at Wildfire Festival, the band enjoying the day and in theatrical shock mode just before they went on stage. Pic by Eric Duvet.
SHORT INTERVIEW: AS SIRENS FALL – SUSAN AT THE LAKE
From haunted house to lakeside pub in 3 months. Breakfast the morning after GB50, some reflections on life, food, 80s covers, solo careers (that aren’t happening), a new song and concrete. Marvellous! Pic by Eric Duvet.
album of the month
Previous album reviews
Wayward Sons – The Truth Ain’t What It Used To Be
OCTOBER ALBUM OF THE MONTH A second album can be a tricky one, especially under the weight of expectation following a hugely successful debut. ‘Ghosts Of
REVIVAL BLACK – ‘STEP IN LINE’
SEPTEMBER ALBUM OF THE MONTH As debut albums go, this record doesn’t need the hype machine, it just needs to be played once and it
SCARLET REBELS – ‘SHOW YOUR COLOURS’
AUGUST ALBUM OF THE MONTH No modest calling card here. No vague promise of hope for the future, no nonchalant call for this being an
EMPYRE – SELF AWARE
JULY ALBUM OF THE MONTH With ‘Self Aware’ a new sun rises on a new rock Empire. A fresh counterpoint to an ageing rock scene
The Swamp Born Assassins – Dead Man’s Train
June Album Of The Month 2019 has been the toughest year yet when it comes to me picking just one album to review each month.