There Will Be Fireworks

There Will Be Fireworks

a turbulent ten years remembered : with Nicholas McManus

Fun fact: in the 250 years that followed the Gunpowder Plot, it was mandatory to celebrate the capture of Guy Fawkes

Lonely Tourist

Lonely Tourist

On the road again : with Paul Tierney

He may be a tourist by name, but Bristol-based Scot Paul Tierney has made the south-west English city his home.

The Room

The Room

Widescreen : interview with Dave Jackson

For music fans of a certain generation the concept album has a bad rep – conjuring up notions of double albums with gatefolds sleeves, overblown music and impenetrable lyrics about swords and sorcery.


Hamish Hawk

Hamish Hawk has, it could be said, been on a voyage of self-discovery, following what looked like an identity crisis in his early career. (more…)

The Cathode Ray

Back to their DIY roots : with Jeremy Thoms

Longevity in the rock’n’roll world isn’t achievable for everyone, but The Cathode Ray are somehow still here alive and kicking.

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Slade

Whatever happened to the glam legends? : Crazee pop star story answers question

You can usually judge the greatness of a band by their fans. And there’s no disputing that like them or loathe them, ’90s megastars Oasis are heavily influenced by the band who could be seen as their 1970s equivalent – Slade.

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Nitin Sawhney

Celebrity top trumps : Gary Lineker is composer's latest collaborator

There should be few surprises left for fans of Nitin Sawhney. a musician and composer whose skills range from flamenco guitar to revered club DJ.

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