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 space and, for me, it often doesn’t work. But the new album from Marillion is a masterclass on how to do it right – in both substance and style. What […]
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 discuss the re-issue of Marillion’s ‘Afraid Of Sunlight’ album.
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 that’ll be airing again before going online. A bad that embodies individuality and authenticity in […]
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’ I did an interview series with Wayne from the band on the stories behind the […]
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 in 2019 and a band that deserves a much broader audience. Do hear the story […]
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 a band that has perfectly captured the essence of its signature sound and personality. For a band that hasn’t had the ‘in-crowd’ luck of others – and has itself been […]
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.