with Things in Herds, Money Can’t Buy Music, The Zephyrs, One Records, and…
Aidan Moffat on the new Arab Strap album: “At least 65% of the album’s about being happy and in love, and it has a very happy ending.”
Fire Engines’ Davy Henderson: “My mum heard that first recording of ‘Get Up And Use Me’, and she said, "David, you sound like the Devil.”
Magic Daddy on what inspires him to make music? “Having a shit day at work!”
Mother (of the Addicts) on their famous labelmates at Chemikal Underground : “It’s alright if you keep eye contact and don’t make any sudden movements.”
Lucy from Lucky Luke, on the art of songwriting: “I can’t stand listening to guys on acoustic guitars going ‘I love you, I miss you’ it’s so boring!
Jim Gellatly on podcasting: “It’s like comparing a fanzine to the NME. Both have their place and can feed off each other.
Eugene Kelly on the anti-globalisation song ‘Dear John’: “The whole street was flooded. It looked like a river and I hoped it had come to wash away all the rubbish like Starbucks.”
And live reviews aplenty.
The Green Man festival: “Of all the acts here, it’s Alasdair Roberts who reaches furthest into folk’s dark heart, reviving ancient death ballads to stunning effect.“
On My Latest Novel at Tigerfest: “The 4 part harmonies are their secret weapon and a little more of that would stop this rise to fame from stalling too early.“
The Zutons at T on the Fringe: “For all the will or lukewarm Tennents in the world, there are some gigs that just don’t take off.“
Plus:
a shedload of live reviews including: Editors, David Jack, The Magnificents, Wedding Present, Yo La Tengo, Dot Allison, The X1, KT Tunstall, Dresden Dolls / Lapsus Linguae, Alfie, The Cinematics, Magic Numbers, Jupter & Teardrop…
Plus full reviews of over 100 records :Shout Out Louds, Mew, Snowblood, Mistys Big Adventure, Beta Band, Broadcast, King Creosote, Cayto, Decoration, Emer, Mars Volta, Viva Stereo …
and demos, news, upcoming events…
and as if that wasn’t enough – a FREE CD !!!
with:
Eugene Kelly, Sans Trauma, Textadventure, Music And Movement, Mother and The Addicts, Tibi Lubin, Catcher, Things In Herds, The Zephyrs, & Zuba.