Stonewire – ‘Life as we Know it’
NOVEMBER ALBUM OF THE MONTH StoneWire return with an album of absolute truth. An album that has something to say about the now – from
THE STORIES BEHIND THE MUSIC
LEADING THE CHARGE ON A NEW GENERATION OF BANDS SINCE 2015
REcent Interviews
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.
SHORT INTERVIEW: SEPP OSLEY ON THE JOHN LENNON CONCERT
Life-long Beatles fan Sepp – from Blurred Vision – talks about his work organising a London concert to celebrate John Lennon’s birthday – and to raise funds for the War Child charity. Also performing at the show will be Lynne …
THE QUIREBOYS: HOMEWRECKERS ANNIVERSARY AT KENTISH TOWN
Full band interview backstage ahead of The Quireboys 10th anniversary show for the Homewreckers and Heartbreakers album in September 2018. Originally aired as an hour special just after the show, this feature really captures well the engaging personalities that make …
FEATURE INTERVIEW: BONAFIDE AND TEQUILA MOCKINGBYRD – LONDON 2017
From the archive a feature hour from early 2017 from the Bonafide 2017 UK tour. As well as a full-band feature interview will Bonafide – a funny interview also with tour buddies Tequila Mockingbyrd talking blueberries and cake – with …
FEATURE INTERVIEW: PISTON AT THE 100 CLUB – 2017
An archive feature interview with rising rockers Piston from London in 2017. Given the success the band has had in 2019, for fans this offers a nostalgic reminder on the band’s journey to success. The full band interview covers the …
FEATURE INTERVIEW – THE SCARLET REBELS
August was quite a month for The Scarlet Rebels – we called their new album ‘Show Your Colours’ as our ‘Album of the Month’ – and days later around 3,000 people voted the band as listener choice ‘Band of the …
WEB EXCUSIVE: THESE WICKED RIVERS – EDEN
Last week, I had a chat on the phone with These Wicked Rivers. A clip of the interview aired on my show last Friday, but here’s the full, uncut thing as an online special. Dan and Sam from the band …
SHORT INTERVIEW: BAD TOUCH – YEAR IN REVIEW
One of the success stories of a new generation of guitar bands. Our story with the band started with album one back in 2016. For this interview clip, Stevie is in relaxed mood as we reflect on the band’s year …
SHORT INTERVIEW: NIKKI SMASH – ALBUM 3
A summer 2019 catch up with Nikki from The Rocket Dolls, covering a wide range of topics including; music education, touring with Tequila Mockingbyrd, the new album, video shoots and beauty products. Marvellous!
album of the month
Previous album reviews
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.
Quireboys – ‘Amazing Disgrace’
May Album Of The Month With hindsight, it’s no surprise the sunshine returned last Friday. As I aired a new Guy Griffin interview and fired