The truth of the matter is, we’re easily amused at itm?. Gimmicky records, interweb nonsense and of course ‘performers’ who truly perform, are our staples to get us through the day. So this extends to our gig booking too more… “The Second Hand Marching Band”
The ukulele is an unusual choice for anyone with pop aspirations, but one young artist is looking to challenge the instrument’s music hall reputation. more… “Clara Belle”
“A lot of people get the wrong idea,” says Joe, drummer with Leeds punk band Guns on the Roof. “As soon as they find out we’re in a touring band, they think we’re loaded!” more… “Guns on the Roof”
It’s the annual piece of self-indulgence as the itm? writers choose their favourites. But we feel it’s only fair that you, dear reader, should get the opportunity of right to reply. more… “is this music? poll 2008”
He’s not quite as ubiquitously Christmassy as the big bloke with the beard and red suit, but Malcolm Middleton has won a space in the hearts of anyone tired with the festive season and distraught at the prospect of another X-Factor number one more… “Malcolm Middleton”
How do you describe the first weekend of summer? If you’re living anywhere to the west of Falkirk it’s like the Arab Strap tune, a candid confessional of a band of friends necking Es and tonic wine and clambering into graveyards and waking up halfway towards autumn. more… “Midsummer”
A curious thing has happened to Foo Fighters over the years. Despite the fact that their albums have become steadily more stale and less imaginative since 1997’s superb The Colour and The Shape, their level of popularity has gone in entirely the opposite direction. more… “Foo Fighters Live at Wembley Stadium”
Fresh from the ashes of The Darkness and recent appearance on BBC’s Top Gear, Justin Hawkins is back with a heavier sound in Hot Leg and their debut single, ‘Trojan Guitar’ – a huge hit on YouTube, where it was promoted with a suitably Spinal Tap-esque medieval battle video, featuring thousands of fans dressed for battle. more… “Hot Leg, wear me out”
Glasgow singer/songwriter John B McKenna has built up quite the reputation in his hometown, carrying his original blend of experimental folk-rock on to any possibly stage that a promoter will allow him to stand on. more… “John B McKenna”
“The Goal Is To Defy All Expectations.” This could quite conceivably be the maxim mounted on the wall of the New York office belonging to Ill Ease. That is, if Ill Ease actually HAD an office and, that is, if Ill Ease believed in Corporate Mission Statements. more… “Ill Ease”