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
THE STORIES BEHIND THE MUSIC
LEADING THE CHARGE ON A NEW GENERATION OF BANDS SINCE 2015
REcent Interviews
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!
SHORT INTERVIEW: WICKED STONE
Summer 2019, news on the band’s plans for the year ahead – new music and touring. We also talked about the state of the music scene and, as a funny aside, we considered how the boys could carry on from …
FEATURE INTERVIEW: 4TH LABYRINTH
My first of two features with 4th Labyrinth this year was a phone interview aired in two parts over two weeks. We cover a lot of ground and tackle some pretty big issues, but with a playful sense of fun. …
FEATURE INTERVIEW: NOCTURNE WULF AT WILDFIRE 2019
The first evening of Wildfire Festival 2019, I recorded a fun interview with this rising Scottish band. Serious and funny in equal measure, we also have a guest appearance from Andy Finlay at the end. At Wildfire, the music fans …
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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
MELISSA ETHERIDGE – THE MEDICINE SHOW
APRIL ALBUM OF THE MONTH Good music cheers up your day; great music has timely social relevance. At a time of national anxiety – with