Journalism – Music

Mary Weiss

The Leader's back

A trip to the Chelsea Hotel in New York to interview Shangri Las’ lead singer Mary Weiss about her comeback album.
Daily Telegraph

Picture of Chas from Chas and Dave with piano

Rockney Geezers

A pre-Glastonbury fun interview with Chas and Dave, just before they were re-assessed as being really quite good. Gertcha, indeed.
The Guardian

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A very modest provocateur

A real pleasure to get Leon Rosselson into the national press. A lovely interview with one of the great UK songwriters.
The Guardian

The Ex

Experimental noiseniks

 Visiting Dublin to interview Dutch band The Ex, who I have seen play live many times. Few better live bands.
The Guardian

File under sacred music

It beats bingo

Witnessing history in the re-making, as artists Iain Forsyth & Jane Pollard re-enact the Cramps’ famous 1978 Napa Mental Institute gig at London’s ICA.
The Guardian

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Melody Faker

I had always assumed I was tone-deaf, until I was properly tested. I speak to the experts about singing in tune and have a singing lesson.
The Guardian