Interviews

“I’m a bit of a perfectionist” – Jaxson talks songwriting, festivals & production wizards ahead of first Belfast show.

“I’m a bit of a perfectionist” – Jaxson talks songwriting, festivals & production wizards ahead of first Belfast show.

Young artists are often told to "have a plan," "know what the next six months, two years, five years, looks…

4 years ago

INTERVIEW: Cleveland based alternative rock band, WELSHLY ARMS talk ahead of London Scala show

Cleveland based alternative rock band, Welshly Arms, continues to captivate audiences across the globe with their fiery brand of gospel-tinged,…

4 years ago

INTERVIEW: Snow Patrol’s Jonny Quinn – “There was a real fear amongst us that the band might be over.”

It's going to be a busy end to 2019 for Snow Patrol. The band play Olympia Theatre, Dublin on 26th…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: “Writing is a cathartic experience” – I Am Muir’s Brenna Goff says ahead of Belfast gig

I Am Muir burst on to Northern Ireland's music landscape in early 2019. With a series of self-produced singles released…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Editors’ Ed Lay on Best-Of Album ‘Black Gold’

In continuation of what’s been one of the most prolific creative streaks of their 15-year career, Editors have released their…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: A-ha co-founder Magne Furuholmen on third solo album ‘White Xmas Lies’

‘White Xmas Lies’ is the third solo album by A-ha co-founder and keyboard player Magne Furuholmen. As the title suggests,…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW with British trip-hop outfit HÆLOS

British trip-hop outfit HÆLOS play a headline Belfast show at Voodoo on Saturday 19th October 2019. HÆLOS released their sophomore…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Jim Kerr – “40 years of Simple Minds has been beyond our wildest dreams”

On 1st November, Simple Minds will release 40: THE BEST OF – 1979-2019, a new compilation album covering all 40…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: with Lazy Day’s Tilly Scantlebury

London based Lazy Day plays a headline Belfast show on October 11th, 2019 at McHughs Basement. Lazy Day began in…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Ali Barter – “I had to come to a place where I was happy with myself before I came back to music”

Two years on from her blistering debut 'A Suitable Girl,' Australian singer-songwriter Ali Barter has announced her triumphant return with…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: RICKY WARWICK on new BLACK STAR RIDERS album – “We wanted to shake things up a bit”

Black Star Riders new studio album Another State Of Grace was released on the 6th September 2019. Another State Of…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Amy Montgomery – “I enjoy sharing my energy with people, and touching hearts with my music”

Fresh from debut performances at 18 UK & European summer festivals including Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk, Electric Picnic and Black Deer,…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Taylor Johnson of Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend

Castlerock five-piece Brand New Friend will play a headline show at The Limelight 2 in Belfast on 21st September 2019…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Mark Morriss discusses his fourth solo album, ‘Look Up’

Mark Morriss releases his fourth solo album ‘Look Up’ today via independent record label Reckless Yes. Perhaps best known as…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Status Quo’s Richie Malone – “I Used To Queue For Eight Hours In The Rain To Get Into A Quo Gig”

Cast your mind back to Christmas 2016 and the idea of a new Status Quo album seemed about as likely…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Brighton quartet FUR chat ahead of their headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement, Sunday 15th September

Brighton quartet FUR announces a headline Belfast show at McHughs Basement on Sunday 15th September 2019. The band released their…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: with Nick Hemming of The Leisure Society

UK rock band The Leisure Society play a headline Belfast show at Duke Of York on Wednesday 18th September 2019.…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Skinny Living singer Ryan Johnston on upcoming September shows

Skinny Living will play a short run of UK and EU shows for September 2019. The 7-date tour includes dates at…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: Alex Johnson of Petty Youth – “We’re a balls to the wall smorgasbord of caustic dandyism”

Petty Youth are set to headline the first XS Noize/Tin Man Heart gig collaboration on September 5th in McHugh's Basement,…

5 years ago

INTERVIEW: The Coronas’ Danny O’Reilly – “Playing live is like a drug to me”

The Coronas return to Belfast with their Biggest NI headline show yet at Custom House Square (CHSQ) on Friday 23rd…

5 years ago