Ian Moore is a stand up comedian, writer and French resident. He is often seen and heard on radio shows and TV showcasing his sharp wit and views. He is also a Mod. I was able to ask Ian 20 questions which he has kindly responded to below. How are you?How am I? I really … Continue reading Interview with…Monsieur Le Moore – The Mod Basil Fawlty
New releases should be an event. Exciting, anticipation as you finally get your hands on the piece of history. In these days, it's tricky to do but you can out of the blue hit everyone in the face with a bat as your release drops. Yesterday after some teasing we had two hits. One from … Continue reading Single of the week – Clockwork – Glass Violet
So when I started this blog, I didn't want it just to be about New Bands and Musicians. I wanted to include people that I felt my followers would want to read and know about. They could be from the arts, media, TV or Film, Comedy, anywhere really, but they have to pass my stringent … Continue reading Interview with – Nicki Donohoe – Cool, Normal, Northern
Americana! A word so evocative it conjurs up thoughts of late night bars, whiskey, smoke filled rooms with a band playing the type of songs of love, lost, regret and redemption. Apart from my actual Country music interest, I've never listened to a lot of Americana music and couldn't really name you any acts that … Continue reading Album review – Barfly Flew By – West On Colfax
So my new geordie friends, spared me some time earlier to answer my legendary 20 Questions - here they are: 1. Who are you? Paul McGill, one quarter of GreenCircles. 2. Where are you?Newcastle Upon Tyne. Toon Toon! 3. What do you do in the band? Write songs, sing sometimes and play guitar. We have two songwriters in … Continue reading 20 Questions with…Greencircles
How many of these have you got? Do you agree? Comments would be nice - Over to you Smashy and Nicey for the count down. Enjoy Pop Pickers....
Just a collection of clippings etc from some of the best bands of the time. Twist your melons. The La'sMore stuff
Pureveyors of late 80's/early 90's psychedlic sounds akin to The Stone Roses, The La's and other greats - Crimson Bloom are forging ahead led by their talented and all round nice guy Andy - This really is a band to watch and with a second album due, they are soon to be adored - So … Continue reading 20 Questions with….Crimson Bloom
Ever wondered how big the roses were back in the day. They were in smash hits. That's how big. Here's some stuff from my archives. Various magazines etc from 89 onwards. I have more but size is difficult (ask my wife). Anyway adore at your leisure. Spike Island Smash Hits Reviews and tings https://open.spotify.com/artist/1lYT0A0LV5DUfxr6doRP3d?si=l3ahgHgIS56a8JytuGLDvQ
New band on the block - just released their first tune and it caught my ear. Seems like there is a Psych scene going down in Liverpool. Anyway heres 20 Questions for you. 1. Who are you? I’m Michael Bennett from a band called The Mystics 2. Where are you? We’re based in Liverpool 3. What do you … Continue reading 20 Questions with…The Mystics
Timing – sometimes its just all about timing. Bands can struggle for years, getting nowhere, banging heads against a wall and then suddenly…… Boom – You’re the next big thing – and before you know it, its red carpets, plaudits, awards and all that shizzle. Or bands form, practice, gig and for whatever reason stop, … Continue reading The Debris – The New Wave of New Wave New Wave
So what do you do all day when its raining and your locked down? Well you start coming up with 20 questions to ask some of your favourite new bands - just like Smash Hits. So what better way to start then with mine and your soon to be favourite band. The Mariners. Thanks to … Continue reading 20 Questions with…..The Mariners
I have a decent collection of old magazines and the such, so I'm going to post up some content to show you youngsters what it was like back in the day and for us old buggers to cry into our beer about the good old days and how young we once were. Enjoy. #indie #madchester … Continue reading Archive – Old front covers
Who didn't love seeing this in the good old days of the NME. It really meant something and almost guaranteed a new artist more coverage and increased fan base. I've lost count the amount of bands I fell in love with due to this. So whilst I have no doubt my own views won't have … Continue reading Single of the Week – Enemies – Skylights
And then one day out of the blue, a video of a new band hit my feed. Three young men standing in a field, by a canal etc, strumming guitars and looking like they had just fallen out of a Byrd's convention. My interest was spiked. What was this I was watching? More importantly what … Continue reading The Mariners – Time Travelling Minstrels
