Interview: Sarah Jarosz – Lone Star in London.
It’s Sarah Jarosz’s last day in London. She doesn’t seem at all tour-weary as she meets me in the cafe of her hotel for a chat. The Texan singer songwriter has just completed a run of concerts as part of the Transatlantic Sessions, alongside established country/folk...
Interview: Martin Stephenson. A Wholly Humble Heart.
Martin Stephenson has very much forged his own path - from 1980s major label pop credibility to conceptual musician working with a wide spectrum of artists. His consistent touring and extensive recording history has secured him an avid loyal following. Martin brought...
Interview: Billy Bragg & Frank Turner. Shelter From The Storm.
Two powerful voices in protest music took to the London streets on 17 December for a lunchtime busk in aid of homeless charity Shelter. Billy Bragg and Frank Turner share a few things in common - a punk past, a guitar almost constantly slung over their shoulder and a...
Interview: No Sinner. Canadian Boo.
No Sinner are a blues/rock band from Vancouver making their UK debut at the black heart in Camden tonight.
Interview: Gary Lucas. Grace, Gods and Golem.
Gary Lucas is back in the UK, more than 30 years after first landing here from the US to tour with Captain Beefheart. He’s travelled the world in the intervening years, writing songs and playing guitar with a plethora of both legendary and obscure artists. This time...
Interview: The Selecter – Back On Your Radio.
The Selecter was an integral part of the original 2 Tone scene in the UK with hits such as Too Much Pressure and On My Radio. With a major tour coming up in early 2014 and a new album just out, the band took to the road for a few dates supporting Public Image Limited....
Interview: Joseph Arthur. The Ballad of Joseph Arthur.
Discovered by Peter Gabriel in the 1990s, Joseph Arthur’s musical pilgrimage since has seen him release ten albums, form ‘supergroups’ with high profile musicians, have his work covered by virtual household names such as Michael Stipe (REM) and Chris Martin (Coldplay)...
Interview: Jo Harman. Dirt On My Tongue.
Jo Harman is supremely confident. She has a recently released debut album intriguingly entitled Dirt on My Tongue which has already sent reverbs through the music industry. One of Harman’s unique traits is her ability to sing in many styles, daring to take on the...
Interview: Chris Barron. Spin Doctors.
A great interview with Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors, On a New York morning in May. Tim Price discovers why some rock stars run away from home, the old school tie, why he misses Ireland and a few surprises. Paul Jones recently introduced ‘If the River was...










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