MACHINES DREAM: MILESTONE FEATURE INTERVIEW #1,700
Eleven years on from my first interview hour special, a milestone moment as we hit 1,700 – and to mark the occasion, I speak with a Canadian artist that has been a constant interview thread through this 11-year journey. Craig from Machines Dream talks about new music on the way, creative reflections on world issues […]
SPARKS – ‘MAD’
When ‘Mad’ landed it was the first time for years I felt suitably acquainted with Sparks music to welcome the new songs with a sense of familiarity and excitement – having grown particularly fond of ‘Hello Young Lovers’ and their nineteenth studio album ‘Lil’ Beethoven’ over the previous year…
FESTIVALS IN FOCUS #1: THE ROCKIN THE BOWL STORY
Feature interview #1,699 in an ongoing series. The first of a new series of interviews for the months ahead, as we hear the stories behind some of the UK’s bright and rising festivals. We kick-off with a feature hour on Rockin The Bowl, which takes place on 6 September 2025 in Sheffield. Steve Hughes talks about the genesis of the festival, its ethos […]
SILENT RUNNING: NEW ALBUM NEWS
Audio feature interview #1,698 in an ongoing series. Over the last decade, GMS has spent a lot of time showing the many great bands from Northern Ireland. Silent Running we showcased throughout lockdown, a nice run of interviews as the band topped the rock show playlists for many months. For summer 2025 we have done […]
SKY HUNTER: THE HERO’S RETURN
Interview hour special #1,697 in an ongoing series. In March 2020, Sky gave GMS her last rock interview before leaving the UK, setting off on a journey – and referencing her big Friday rockshow radio song at the time – a hero’s journey. Five years on, in March 2025 we reconnected for a brand new […]
LIVE AID AT 40: MEMORIES FROM A NEW GENERATION
Marking the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, I had chats with three dear friends from a new generation of artists, personal memories shared looking back on that incredible day in 1985. Capturing the global essence of the landmark 1985 event, I spoke with artists from different countries around the world, who share their recollections as children of […]
CARBELLION – THE MAKING OF THE NEW ALBUM
Audio feature interview #1,693 in an ongoing series with our old friends from the USA, Carbellion. Former Band of the Month, Album of the Month champs too – and the band also featured in our Top 20 Bands of the Year for the last two consecutive years. Weapons of Choice was a stand-out album release, […]
GONE SAVAGE – FEATURE INTERVIEW
A full-hour interview with Gone Savage, talking about their recent album and future plans. Chat too on the glass ceiling felt by many young bands, the balance between artistic integrity Vs the fame game, the role of a producer – and life in the rock attic. Also introductions to ‘Les Sauvages’ – the rock entourage […]
COPPERWORM ON BADFLOWER’S ‘NO PLACE LIKE HOME’
Audio interview feature #1,694 in an ongoing series We conclude our focus on June’s Album of the Month artist with a UK grassroots band talking about the new Badflower album. From my rockshow, it became clear over time how many young UK bands took inspiration and motivation from the creative and original recorded output from US rockforce, Badflower. Here Pete from Copperworm shares his all-positive thoughts […]
MATT JONES: CREATIVITY INSPIRED THE ARTIST – PART ONE
Audio interview feature #1,695 in an ongoing series. A long overdue catch-up with Matt Jones, many know as the writer and creative force behind the enormous and impressive Twister Illusion catalogue. Matt talks openly about his journey through and emotional time, giving an authentic insight into mind of a creative as he prepares to move […]