Interview
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Meet: Merseyside’s New Guitar Band DBA!
Formed in Merseyside in 2024, and consisting of Sam Warren (vox & guitar), Jamie Lindberg (bass & backing vocals) and Josh Grant (lead guitar), DBA! have emerged as an urgent guitar band noted for their unique chemistry and influences such as Eels, Beck, and Elastica. After sharing their debut single ‘sink or swim’ late last …
Meet: Skloss ahead of their debut album The Pattern Speaks
Austin/Glasgow duo SKLOSS are making waves with their debut album The Pattern Speaks, an immersive blend of heavy psychedelia, post-metal drones, and ethereal atmospherics. Formed during the COVID lockdown by drummer/vocalist Karen Skloss and guitarist/vocalist Sandy Carson, the band quickly found their sound in a haze of distortion, meditative rhythms, and raw, unfiltered energy. Following …
Meet: Katherine Priddy on Daybreaker, Collaborating with Simon Armitage and future plans
Katherine Priddy has long been celebrated for her poetic songwriting, but her latest collaboration takes that connection to a whole new level. Working with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, Priddy has transformed his words into two stunning winter-themed songs, the latest of which, Daybreaker, was released on January 30. This follows Close Season, which earned widespread …
Meet: Andy Bell talks to us about his new album Pinball Wanderer
Andy Bell has always been an artist in motion, whether pushing sonic boundaries with Ride, crafting intricate solo work, or lending his talents to various collaborations. His latest album, Pinball Wanderer, marks a bold new chapter—one defined by groove-heavy rhythms and spontaneous creativity. Unlike his previous solo records, which drew from decades of accumulated material, …
Meet: Ellen Beth Abdi on new single Tenterhooks, songwriting and working with Manchester legends
Despite her youthful years, Ellen Beth Abdi has been a familiar voice in Manchester’s music scene, collaborating with acts like A Certain Ratio and New Order. But now, she’s stepping into the spotlight with Tenterhooks, her debut single’s a track that distills everyday anxieties into something urgent and universal. A song years in the making, …
Meet: 10 Questions with ABRAM
WARNING- Only start reading this if you are Musically obsessed, a bit of a dreamer and LOVE the idea of a ‘regular’ working class nobody punching through with some big songs Hi, I’m ABRAM. I have written, arranged performed & recorded some songs over the last six months. I chose the prestigious Grand Chapel Studios, …
Meet: House of All – Martin Bramah & Karl Burns on Their Latest Album and the Spirit of The Fall
For those who have followed the ever-evolving lineage of The Fall, House of All represents something both new and deeply familiar. What began as a one-off project has solidified into a band with its own identity—one that carries the restless, improvisational energy of Mark E. Smith’s legendary outfit while forging its own path. Conceived by …
Meet: Former Field Mice alumni Michael Hiscock of The Gentle Spring
After shaping the sound of indie pop with The Field Mice, Michael Hiscock has returned with The Gentle Spring, a project steeped in reflection, melody, and a search for simplicity. With their recent single Looking Back at the World and an album that explores themes of regret, joy, and moving forward, Hiscock speaks to us …
Meet: Floodhounds Jack Flynn on Grit, Graft, and Noel Gallagher’s Harsh Advice
Sheffield-based trio Floodhounds have been tearing up the UK’s rock scene with their high-energy blend of indie, punk, and blues-infused riffs. With their latest single One Horse Race out now and a big London headline show on the horizon, we caught up with frontman Jack Flynn to talk about the band’s evolution, DIY ethics, and …