Tag: Bowie
Earl Slick In Conversation
High on our target list of musicians we would love to catch up with is American guitar sharpshooter Earl Slick, who we have seen perform with Glen Matlock and the New York Dolls. Of course his work with Lennon and Bowie is key to both these artists’ opera…Ear’s recall is exemplary. So this is two guitar nerds I conversation when Slick’s travels brought him to London…
Read MorePat Mastelotto of King Crimson on his approach and influences
The renowned drummer has been on tour and will soon be teaming up again with the other members of the mighty King Crimson for new dates, including London’s Royal Albert Hall. Pat made time to respond to one of our customised Q & A’s and much light is shed upon his approach and influences. Thanks Pat and see you too !
Read MoreJavier Vargas – Blues Latino
Pete meets the renowned Spanish guitar stylist in North London to discuss recent recordings and much more, taking in Carlos Santana and Canned Heat…
Read MorePaul Jones And Friends, January 2019, GLive, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
“No pressure then!” remarks British blues rock guitarist Bernie Marsden walking onstage at GLive in Guildford as Sir Van Morrison walks the other way
Read MoreBlair Jollands
Just Listen To This had the chance to speak with the NZ songsmith, up at the Cornbury Festival. He’s a bit different. But so are we. Here’s our conversation…
Read MorePhil Brown – The Mechanics Of Song Creation
It’s time we caught up with mercurial musician, arranger, songsmith and singer Phil Brown. Currently based in Nashville, Brown’s skyborne sonic works eschew the city’s traditional patterns and tone palates for something more linear and soulful… This conversation takes in his influences and many other thoughts…
Read MoreDan Tyminski
The American singer-songwriter is in London for the promo on his dark artefact of a new album. We meet Dan to get the lowdown on the project and he answers all queries in this conversation hinging on how songs communicate. Thanks, Mr T…
Read MoreAfterhere – Addict
This act is a creative outlet for Glenn Gregory of Heaven 17 renown and more and keyboard queen and singer Berenice Scott, who as well as doing studio work has not only played with Heaven 17 but also on the Holy Holy project which involves various Bowie acolytes including Gregory.
Read MoreGlen Matlock – Never Mind The Trivia
I never wanted to interview Malcolm McLaren, the shapeshifting one-time Sex Pistols manager, because as a would-be and sometimes successful manipulator of the media of his day (wouldn’t he have loved Twitter, SnapChat et al?
Read MoreDonny McCaslin Announces October 2018 UK Shows
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Read MoreNew Power Generation – Celebrating Prince
The late Prince was immensely proud of his band New Power Generation but with his passing, fans’ enjoyment of Prince’s music does not have to end. NPG continues to tour and give the followers what they want, namely the thrill, colour and vivacity of The Purple One’s songbook….there is the precedent of the Sun Ra Arkestra , now led by Marshall Allen after the death of Herman Blount aka Sun Ra.
Read MoreGlen Matlock Announces New Album And 2018 London Residency
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Read MoreWoody Woodmansey And Tony Visconti’s Holy Holy Announce February 2019 UK Tour
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Read MoreMichael Landau Releases New Track
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Read More20th Century Boy – The Musical 2018 UK Tour Announced
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Read MoreSterling Ball – Mutual Admiration Society
Intrigued by the work by Ball and his trio on the Mutual Appreciation Society release, we asked Sterling to enlarge upon the album content and array of guests by way of a set of customised questions. Enjoy this veteran’s responses and thoughts in this piece, which is free of Ball puns and references, you may be pleased to learn….
Read MoreRick Estrin & The Nightcats – Groovin’ In Greaseland
This long-established harp-fuelled outfit know how to whack out a shuffle, marinate a slow blues and just rock out. There is no doubting the musical chops of Estrin, guitar and bass man Kid Andersen, Lorenzo Farrell on keys and drummer Alex Pettersen.
Read More2017 In Review
Maybe it is because we know about them, but yet again this year we seem to have lost so many creative and entertaining characters. And yet again we can be inspired to remember them and keep their music alive…
Read MoreSonia Leigh – Mad Hatter
Clever lass is Ms Leigh – singing, playing, arranging, producing some of the tracks on this disc. If the record is a success it’s largely down to her and if it is not, not many places to hide.
Read MoreTalk-Show – Permanent Honeymoon
Is Boo Hewerdine of The Bible fame likely to be involved as Executive Producer on a duff project? Is a recording also produced and mixed by Chris Pepper likely to be more than listenable? The answers are definitely No and Yes, respectively….hence Lawrence O’Shea has chosen well as regards cohorts for this album. Originally a one-man project, this is now a band itching to perform, I understand.
Read MoreCousteauX – CousteauX
This early 2000s act returns with a new album and adding a letter to their group name. Cousteaux is in essence a duo of deep-voiced singer originally from Cork Liam KcKahey plus Davey Ray Moor, and Aussie born in Beirut.
Read MoreThe Strypes – Spitting Image
A few days after The Thin White Duke passed, image man John Bull and I were up at the Garage in London to see the Strypes and hear their new material. They strode on, plugged in and burst – I mean burst – into Rebel, Rebel.
Read MoreDruv Kent ‘Long When We’re Gone’ Music Video Premiere
Druv Kent ‘Long When We’re Gone’ Music Video Premiere. It is for his new single...
Read MoreSam Way – One Way Or Another
Singer-songwriter Sam Way is a self-taught musician who has featured in billboard advertising campaigns for big brands including Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger and Diesel. With the release of his EP ‘Architect’ under his belt and an album scheduled for August 2017, Pete sat down with Sam for another set of customised questions. Here are his responses:
Read MoreKT Tunstall – A Kindred Spirit
KT Tunstall – A Kindred Spirit Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist KT Tunstall is an...
Read MorePaul Weller – A Kind Revolution (Deluxe Edition)
I liked a lot of Weller’s last release Saturn’s Pattern and its playful sonic energy and range. Weller seemed to be getting best out of his players and his own playing had the boldness that fans cherish.
Read MoreAlice Cooper – 21 Reasons To Love Alice Cooper
There’s something endearing about the notion of one of the Great Wild Men Of Rock playing golf with the late dry-as-dust comedian George Burns. But Alice Cooper – born Vincent Furnier – has some intrinsic skills that have ensured his staying power as a performer.
Read MoreMauro Dirago – Rewind
You may recall that we greeted Mauro’s rock’n’roll single release Heartbreaker with some enthusiasm. He and his partner in crime Marco Mastrocola have been out and about promoting the record at radio stations and elsewhere.
Read MorePaul Weller Releases Lyric Video
Paul Weller Releases Lyric Video. It is for the track ‘Long Long Road’ which is taken...
Read MoreIntroducing… Wide Eyed Boy
Liverpool-based four-piece Wide Eyed Boy have released their debut single ‘Wolves’ – out now....
Read MoreDavid Bowie – No Plan EP (The Final Studio Recordings)
The sad sub-title is quite a proclamation. Chronologically these may well be the last recordings of The Thin White Duke. But there surely will be further unreleased studio material to be put out, in time.
Read MoreNick Capaldi – Neon Heart
Spotted on the MOJO magazine cd celebrating Paul McCartney last year, Nick Capaldi has now prepared an album for release
Read MoreNew David Bowie EP Released On 8th January 2017
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Read MoreJones – New Skin
Twelve numbers from this artist and a chance to savour her skills and progress. Jones thanks many people in her record liner notes including her mother. This sort of music is usually nurtured from the earliest days and I picture the Jones abode as being music-friendly.
Read MoreTony Wright – Walnut Dash
Tony Wright Walnut Dash (Independent) When I go to see a live show, I feel better connected to the...
Read MoreCarnival of Madness featuring Black Stone Cherry, Shinedown, Halestorm and Highly Suspect, February 2016, SSE Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
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Read MoreCornbury Music Festival 2016 Announces Lineup Additions
The Cornbury Music Festival returns for its 13th year from Friday 8th July – Sunday...
Read MorePeppermint Heaven – 20 Questions
Peppermint Heaven – 20 Questions Juno and Spark were in the Chicago indie scene but trekked...
Read MoreDavid Bowie RIP (1947 – 2016)
David Bowie RIP (1947 – 2016) The chords and melody to this song dropped into my head Tuesday...
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