RAINBREAKERS: FACE TO FACE
SEPTEMBER ALBUM OF THE MONTH “Turn it up! Turn it up!” When you’re having a first listen to a promo of a new album in the office and the people around you tell you to turn up the volume, you know you’re listening to a good album. The Rainbreakers debut album ‘Face to Face’ reminds […]
FEATURE INTERVIEW: THE QUIREBOYS – HOMEWRECKERS AT 10
Interview segments from a new hour special on the 10 year birthday of The Quireboys’ ‘Homewreckers & Heartbreakers’ album which is re-issued on CD next month, and will be played in full at a special London show on 14 September. One of the most enduring bands stretching the history of Great Music Stories, this audio […]
FEATURE INTERVIEW: LETHBRIDGE OWEN
Our first ‘hello’ with the band – originally aired over two weeks with first plays of the fabulous new songs ‘All We Have Is Hope’ and ‘Re-inspire.’ The first half of the interview, we hear from Kelly at the cheese counter and for part 2 we talk with Jimmy about prestige brands. Fun humour and […]
SHORT INTERVIEW: CREAM – ANNIVERSARY TOUR
An interview with Malcolm Bruce on “The Music Of Cream – 50th Anniversary UK Tour” which kicks off in the UK for four exclusive UK dates on Friday November 23rd at the Glasgow O2 Academy. The tour features Jack Bruce’s son “Malcolm Bruce” (bass, vocals), Ginger Baker’s son “Kofi Baker” (drums) and “Will Johns” (guitar, vocals). Will is the […]
FEATURE INTERVIEW: MASSIVE WAGONS – CAST AWAY
On 9 August we saw in the arrival of Massive Wagons ‘Full Nelson’ album with a four hour radio special, feature the involvement of listeners from around the UK. Whilst putting the show together, I stumbled across this interview from 2016. A short clip had been aired before, but never the full interview. Baz and […]
FEATURE INTERVIEW: RAINBREAKERS
Following our first interview with the band in 2017 with their last EP, a feature interview for summer 2018, Ben talking about the band’s journey to date, the rising guitar music scene and his music influences. The band’s debut album is landing soon – so keep your eyes open!
FEATURE INTERVIEW: STONEWIRE AT THE O2
A fun first feature interview with this arresting Kent-based band from the O2 Arena following their performance at StoneFree 2018. We talk influences, the state of the music scene and the band’s plans for the year ahead.
FEATURE INTERVIEW: TOBY JEPSON – LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE
Toby Jepson and Rob Town have recently launched a new enterprise to support the growth of young bands. It’s about capturing that lightbulb moment. Above all, it’s about the music. This interview was part of Great Music Stories’ 400th hour special and was aired in July 2018. Toby talks about his and Rob’s new business […]
SHORT INTERVEW: MASSIVE WAGONS – STEELHOUSE PREVIEW
Ahead of this year’s Steelhouse Festival, I spoke with Adam from the band about Wagon’s appearance at Steelhouse festival and the countdown to the release of their new album ‘Full Nelson’ on 10 August. Originally aired as part of a three-hour festival special on my rockshow – featuring interviews with nine bands. Just the interview […]
SHORT INTERVIEW: SOiL – AMPLIFIED FEST PREVIEW
As part of a preview feature hour on this year’s Amplified Festival I spoke with the band about their appearance this summer and plans for the second half of the year. A short clip from a fuller band interview special on the state of the music scene that will air on my Friday rock show […]