Interview
INTERVIEW: GusGus (24 July 2008)
Interview by Nora Manthey 21st July, 2008 Nora from seatwave.de talked to the Icelandic DJ duo (collective on stage) GusGus after Melt!Festival. Topics ranged from collectives, icons, techno from Iceland and Italy and Whatever Forever. The interview with Biggi...
INTERVIEW: Mugison (21 July 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain I could chat to Mugison all day; his Icelandic accent turns every sentence into a song and he has a passion for music as infectious as the ebola virus. Don't get me wrong; there's nothing malicious...
Got a question for Taio Cruz? (21 July 2008)
To celebrate the release of Taio Cruz's new single “She’s Like A Star”, we've got an interview lined up with the 24-year old Londoner. The single is taken from “Departure”, which Simon Cowell recently called “one of the best albums...
INTERVIEW: The Outline (14 July 2008)
Interview: Graham Fink The Outline - Guitar, Lead vocals Interview by Katie Spain A chat with The Outline’s lead vocalist and guitarist Graham Fink is like a rollercoaster ride of pizza, shots, sex and genitalia. It was when I clashed...
INTERVIEW: McFly ( 9 July 2008)
Below the belt with McFly Interview by Katie Spain Love them or hate them, it's hard not to be jealous of the McFly lads. They're barely out of puberty and already they have thirteen top ten singles. Seven of these...
INTERVIEW: Hadouken! ( 7 July 2008)
Hadouken! Interview Daniel "Pilau" Rice By Katie Spain One glance at Hadouken’s 2008 festival schedule is enough to give your average non-gym-goer a coronary. With Wakestock, Zoo Thousand and Eight and Glastonbury firmly behind them, they’ve got a schedule ahead...
INTERVIEW: Eddy Grant ( 3 July 2008)
Eddy Grant Interview By Zarina Raja Eddy Grant, the British Reggae musician, is back this summer to take the UK by storm. It’s been twenty years since he last toured here, so there is a lot of catching up...
INTERVIEW: Enjoy Destroy ( 2 July 2008)
When we caught up with Guilford band Enjoy Destroy, conversation quickly turned to the animal world. It's not surprising really... the lads will appear at this weekend's Zoo Thousand Festival where they'll play amongst the furry locals. It's only an...
INTERVIEW: Cog ( 1 July 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain If there's one band you need to experience this week, it's Cog. Pure, slap in the face Rock from Australia has never sounded so good. The band support New Zealand power-house Shihad at the Shepherd's Bush...
INTERVIEW: Jamie Lidell (18 June 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain A chin wag with Brighton-born Berlin dweller, Jamie Lidell was never going to be a normal experience. When we caught up with the funk meister in London, we covered topics ranging from his happy lyrics, drugs,...
INTERVIEW: Jacob Golden ( 9 June 2008)
INTERVIEW: Hilltop Hoods ( 6 June 2008)
MC Suffa – Hilltop Hoods By Katie Spain There’s nothing like a bit of contact with home. You call up, ask what the time is there, enquire about the weather and marvel when you hear birds (real birds) chirping in...
INTERVIEW: Natty (30 May 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain Now, I don't want to generalise but let's face it... the average man follows his groin in whatever direction it sends him. London musician Natty took this one step further when he ditched football for music....
INTERVIEW: The Young Knives (28 May 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain The Young Kinves are a funny bunch. They look like something your local library would spew forth at closing time, but get 'em on stage and they're the epitome of geek chic. We loved their backstage...
INTERVIEW: May7ven (28 May 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain What do you get when you put two natter-loving ladies in a room together? A game of verbal tennis, that’s what. When we met UK RnB starlet May7ven we were blown away by how damn nice...
INTERVIEW: Sarabeth Tucek (23 May 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain In order to reach Sarabeth Tucek at Brighton's Great Escape festival, we had to push our way through a brass band and hundreds of bouncing revellers. Inside the Unitarian Church however, the vibe was somewhat more...
INTERVIEW: A Fine Frenzy ( 7 May 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain On a recent trip to New York I settled back in my hotel room for a bit of room service and some American channel surfing. What I got was a hefty dose of A Fine Frenzy;...
INTERVIEW: Simple Plan ( 6 May 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain When we were offered a second chance to chat to Simple Plan, we couldn't say no. To be honest, the boys are tasty on the old eyeballs. This was our second brush with the Montreal band,...
INTERVIEW: Mike Rutherford and co ( 1 May 2008)
The Indy Awards 2008 We came, we saw, we nattered and nattered... and nattered. One thing's for sure, when you ask musicians to talk about festivals, they just don't shut up. We talked to the finalists and the likes of...
INTERVIEW: James Walsh - Starsailor ( 1 May 2008)
The 2008 Indy Awards Before James Walsh whipped out his guitar for the acoustic opening of the 2008 Indy Awards, he propped up the bar with our little Katie Spain to chat music. The Starsailor frontman was as chilled out...
INTERVIEW: The Indy Awards ( 1 May 2008)
The Indy Awards 2008 Katie Spain corners some of the presenters, finalists and winners at the Indy Awards, Kentish Town Forum. The Buzzcocks, Mike Rutherford (Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics) and James from Starsailor are amongst them. The booze flowed...
Got a question for Matchbox Twenty? (28 April 2008)
It's sure been awhile since Matchbox Twenty crooned their way into our eardrums. Surely you remember them; their three albums have sold more than 28 million copies worldwide to date. look hard enough and there's probably one in yours. The...
INTERVIEW: The Crimea (28 April 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain When we settled down for a natter with one half of The Crimea, the guys were gearing up for what turns out to be an impressive headline slot at The Rage Into Spring. The Rage concept...
INTERVIEW: Death Cab For Cutie (24 April 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain Despite the jetlag, American Indie Pop Rock band Death Cab For Cutie are perky. Very perky. It's no wonder really, they have their first live performances in eighteen months approaching, and a new album wedged firmly...
INTERVIEW: Jim Noir ( 8 April 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain On the day I picked up the 'dog and bone' for a chat with Manchester artist Jim Noir, it was the release date of his new single 'What You Gonna Do'. Just 500 limited vinyl copies...
INTERVIEW: Free Blood ( 8 April 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain Want to know how to throw a frickin' good party? John Pugh is the man to tell you how. He's sure got enough experience. The !!! member has a new outlet for the creative juices oozing...
INTERVIEW: Jack Savoretti ( 4 April 2008)
Jack Savoretti interview by Katie Spain The women in our office were disappointed that my interview with Jack Savoretti was a mere phoner. The man is a looker and I think they hoped for an in-house face to face. Luckily,...
INTERVIEW: Fiction Plane ( 1 April 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain When I settle down for a chat with Joe Sumner - lead singer of UK Rock band Fiction Plan, it's in a tiny dressing room in the depths of North London venue, Monto Water Rats. The...
INTERVIEW: James Blunt (28 March 2008)
Interview by Zarina Raja James Blunt. You either love him or hate him. No matter what your stance, you can't deny the man respect for the number of units he shifts. But, with musical success, comes attention. It's a tough...
FEATURE: Youthmovies (27 March 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain There's no better place to get up close and personal to a band than in their tour van. Especially when it's an old Royal Mail automobile with a mattress piled in the back. This was the...
Do you have a question for Camille? (18 March 2008)
CAMILLE What do you think was the best thing to come out of France? The cheese, the accent, the baguettes or the wine? If you've had the pleasure of hearing Camille Dalmais, you'd focus less on the food and more...
Do you have a question for Fiction Plane? (15 March 2008)
We chat to Fiction Plane tonight before their Water Rats gig and want to give fans the chance to send in some questions. Let us know your burning questions in the comments section below - be creative... no one likes...
INTERVIEW: Art Brut ( 7 March 2008)
Art Brut Interview by Zarina Raja Tell you what, Art Brut…make me…want to rock out. They do. They, really, really do. Art Brut are a cold slap in the face - but an enjoyable slap. They are an explosive...
INTERVIEW: Jimmy Eat World ( 7 March 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain When we entered The Roundhouse dressing room, we were expecting tour tales packed with excitement and debauchery from Jimmy Eat World’s drummer Zach Lind and bass player Rick Burch. Maybe we were too little and female...
INTERVIEW: Morcheeba ( 6 March 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain Did you know that sea otters keep a pebble under their armpit and use it to crack open shellfish? What happens when you eat loads of magic mushrooms before a flight towards a big gig at...
INTERVIEW: The Feeling ( 4 March 2008)
Let's face it.. we've heard all we can hear about The Feeling recording their latest album at Bradley Estate. We know it was an enjoyable experience (aww...) and we know we'll see a lot more of them on the gig...
INTERVIEW: Delays ( 3 March 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain It's been a long time since a band has genuinely evoked excitement. You know what I mean; the type that results in rage when you miss out on intimate gig tickets because damn it, other people...
INTERVIEW: Myleene Klass (28 February 2008)
MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL Myleene Klass You can't escape Myleene Klass even if you want to. First she was famous for her music, then she gave television presenting a shot, then it was straight into the Australia wilderness to bond with...
INTERVIEW: Alec Empire (19 February 2008)
IN THE HOT SEAT: Alec Empire Interview by Katie Spain I have to admit, I was a tad nervous before meeting German artist, Alec Empire. It wasn't a case of star-struck jitters or trepidation about the unique German sense of...
INTERVIEW: Go:Audio (16 February 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain You know what; I think I must be turning into a Nana about fifty-years too early. When I met UK Pop/Rock band Go:Audio in London recently I went all 'wrinkly gaga'. No, they weren't Brad Pitt...
INTERVIEW: Jonathan Ansell (15 February 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain We all have our favourite movie scenes of all time... the shower scene from Psycho, Marilyn Monroe's fashion mishap in The Seven Year Itch, Uma Thurman and John Travolta gyrating in ... and Paris Hilton's death...
INTERVIEW: Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly (15 February 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain There's something about Sam Duckworth (aka Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly). His stage name is an interviewer's nightmare - you try saying it three times at rocket speed; the experience will give you tongue cramp. Name...
INTERVIEW: Tina Dico ( 7 February 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain "If there was an award for the sweetest face in music, Tina Dico would take home the trophy". Something tells me this isn't a title Tina would welcome... she's got enough music awards to reflect on....
INTERVIEW: Rascal Flatts ( 7 February 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain I have to admit now that I'm not the biggest Country music fan in the world (or the smallest either) but US threesome Rascal Flatts have caught my attention. Did you know the guys were the...
INTERVIEW: Plain White T's ( 7 February 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain You've heard them on the radio and chances are you saw them perform at Shepherd's Bush Empire recently. Yes, the American lads with a thing for Delilah have hit the UK with a vengeance. Hell, we...
INTERVIEW: Leon Jean Marie ( 6 February 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain Take note music lovers... there's a bright lad with a hefty head of hair and a large dose of funk pumping through his veins. His name is Leon Jean Marie and Mark Ronson has already had...
Got a question for The Feeling? ( 6 February 2008)
Life is hard for successful musicians. Hanging out with Elton John and Metallica must be a nightmare and counting Debbie Harry, Helena Christensen and Kiefer Sutherland as fans must be damn near intolerable. The money, attention, girls, popularity and friends...
INTERVIEW: Simple Plan ( 5 February 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain When I caught up with Montreal band Simple Plan, I expected them to be either: 1. Grumpy. 2. Fatigued. 3 Semi-comatose. Or all of the above. Surprisingly, the lads were in good spirits (true professionals or...
INTERVIEW: Yoav ( 4 February 2008)
THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT YOAV Interview by Katie Spain The first thing I'm struck by when I meet Yoav is his quiet nature. Although strikingly good looking in that sultry, effortlessly dishevelled way, he seems shy. It is just one endearing...
Got a question for Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly? ( 4 February 2008)
You've got to hand it to 21 year old Sam Duckworth; he sure knows how to pick an attention-grabbing stage name. Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly has bemused us with his name and his music for awhile now. While we...
INTERVIEW: The Steeples (30 January 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain What is it about Liverpool? The place pumps out more successful bands than anywhere else in the world. The latest notch in the city's bulging belt of success is 'The Steeples' - a much talked about...
INTERVIEW: The Parlotones (29 January 2008)
All the world's a pineapple when you're in The Parlotones Interview by Katie Spain I have to strain my ears when I chat to Kahn Morbee, lead singer of South African band, The Parlotones. The phone line is a bad...
EXCLUSIVE: Plain White T's (29 January 2008)
What things in life do you hate so much you just want to vent it to the world? After their impressive launch into the world of musical recognition, you wouldn't think the Plain White T's would have much to complain...
Got a question for Rascal Flatts? (25 January 2008)
Okay, so it's that time of the week again... we've got a big interview coming up with an even bigger US band and we want to give fans the chance to send in their burning questions. If you're from the...
INTERVIEW: DJ Krush (22 January 2008)
IN THE HOT SEAT: DJ Krush Interview by Katie Spain DJ Krush is a cool looking character. At first glance, you wouldn’t know he’s a grandfather. Then again, most people also wouldn’t recognise him as one of the most influential...
INTERVIEW: ALO (21 January 2008)
Interview by Katie Spain Last time we spoke to US funk masters ALO, we cornered them at Bush Hall and talked gigs, backstage food requests and jet-lag. This time, the focus was on the release of their new album Roses...
Got a question for Plain White T's? (21 January 2008)
You've all heard of them by now... they've 'Delilah-ed' their way into our hearts and playlists, and the Americans are about to launch into an extensive UK tour. In the lead up to the sold out gigs, we'll chat to...
INTERVIEW: Tom Baxter (28 December 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain "I feel successful whenever I have written a really good song. When people start tapping you on the back, it’s a bit weird." - Tom Baxter Chances are you've heard of Tom Baxter... or at least...
INTERVIEW: David Guetta (16 December 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain Did you see David Guetta perform on stage in front of the globe and all it's beat-loving inhabitants at the World Music Awards? The Frenchman took home the award for Best Selling DJ... and deservedly so....
INTERVIEW: Daughtry (10 December 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain London, October 25th 2007 Some bands you connect with, others exist in a dream world, far beyond the reach of little journos like myself. Occasionally however, you meet a group of guys who love the same...
INTERVIEW: The Young Knives ( 7 December 2007)
The Young Knives Rage Out In Winter Interview by Katie Spain When I played telephone line tango with The Young Knives drummer Oliver Askew, it was with a specific topic in mind. You see, there's a new form of gig-going...
INTERVIEW: Scouting For Girls ( 7 December 2007)
Chatting to the lads from Scouting For Girls is like sitting down with your brother and his mates at the pub. These guys are as down to earth as it gets - which is surprising really, but that's one of...
INTERVIEW: A Fine Frenzy ( 6 December 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain A new face has popped up in the UK music scene and it's one you can't miss. Alison Sudol is a pretty young thing with a quiet demeanor, loud red hair and a voice that'll make...
INTERVIEW: Ash Grunwald ( 4 December 2007)
"If you were set loose in a Gibson Guitar showroom, what would you come out with?" When Australian Roots and Blues artist Ash Grunwald showed up at our London offices, we were struck down by his easy going nature...
Got a question for Scouting For Girls? ( 2 December 2007)
They came, they sang, they played catchy little ditties and they won the gig-goers over... you've got to hand it to Scouting For Girls - they know how to reel in the masses. But what really goes on in the...
Got a question for David Guetta? ( 2 December 2007)
David Guetta... he's a star of mass proportions - a French one at that. If God really is a DJ, we'd like to nominate Mr Guetta for top position. We interview him this week and we want to give you...
Do you have a question for Ash Grunwald? (29 November 2007)
Hold your horses honey... we've got enough dreadlocks here for two! If you thought our guitar-frenzied interview with Kaki King wasn't enough, we've got just the thing for you finger flickin' string obsessives out there. Tomorrow, Ash Grunwald will not...
INTERVIEW: I Am Kloot (27 November 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain When I called John Bramwell he was walking through some Manchester greenery with his dogs. It was a freezing mornin and although I could hear the frost forming on his breath, he was in remarkably good...
INTERVIEW: Craig David (23 November 2007)
Sofa Surfing With Craig David London, 2007 Interview by Katie Spain What do you get when you mix the funky sounds of David Bowie and British crooner Craig David? Easy... one of the catchiest tunes of the minute. I've never...
INTERVIEW: Leo Gandelman (22 November 2007)
Getting jazzy with Leo Gandelman London, October 2007 Interview by Katie Spain I grew up listening to the sounds of Jazz. My grandfather is obsessed by it and after years of Thursday night Jazz club jaunts, some of it rubbed...
INTERVIEW: Flying Lotus (19 November 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain I generally don’t get nervous before an interview but in the lead up to my chat with Flying Lotus, I feel the nerves kick in. Sure, he’s tall enough to step on me without noticing -...
INTERVIEW: Hard-Fi (15 November 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain "I can't get along without you... la la la la" Face it. Love them or hate them, Hard-Fi write catchy tunes and their latest, 'Can't Get Along' is one of them. The UK band has come...
INTERVIEW: Lee Mead (15 November 2007)
You've got to hand it to Lee Mead. Not only did he win ‘Any Dream Will Do’, wow legions of fans with his Technicolor Dreamcoat and win the coveted ‘Rear Of The Year Award’ (now there’s one to put above...
BEST GIG BANTER: Delays (15 November 2007)
What would you say if someone asked you to tell them about the most memorable gig you've ever been to? Could you choose one? Would it be big, small, a festival or a private guerrilla gig? One musician who knows...
INTERVIEW: Alfie Boe ( 9 November 2007)
The Passion Behind Alfie Boe Interview by Katie Spain Are you a classical music fan? If it took you more than ten seconds to answer that question, maybe you are and you don't even know it. Classical music weaves its...
Got a question for Lee Mead? ( 8 November 2007)
We may all know him for his rise to J-J-J-Joseph stardom but Lee Mead isn't about to rest easy in his technicolor dreamcoat. Why settle for the world of theatre when you can be a solo artist as well? Yes,...
INTERVIEW: SPLITTR ( 7 November 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain What do you get when you throw two modern dance music heavyweights into a ring and wait to see what happens? The answer, dear music lovers... is Splittr. Okay, so it didn't quite happen like that,...
Got a question for Hard-Fi? ( 5 November 2007)
To celebrate the release of Hard-Fi's new single 'Can’t Get Along (Without You)' (released November 12th), we will chat to drummer Steven Kemp tomorrow. The band have a series of gigs lined up for December and a stack of high...
INTERVIEW - David Jordan (31 October 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain. Pop needs to be made cool and David Jordan is the man to do it. This means no more embarrassing dance moves or bland pop melodies. No more cheesy videos fronted by charisma-lacking stars. No...
INTERVIEW: Matt Costa (29 October 2007)
- Interview By Katie Spain Matt Costa is a softly spoken fellow. Tall, dark haired and so relaxed I fear he'll slide off the blue sofa we're sitting on. To chat to, he's like the good-looking guy next door... an...
Do you have a question for Daughtry? (25 October 2007)
American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry, brings his band to the UK... they've been touring non-stop since January 2007, and plan to open for Bon Jovi later in the year. We'll chat to the band ahead of their UK assault... do...
SPECIAL FEATURE: Craig David (18 October 2007)
- By Katie Spain Craig David. It’s a name we all know… but where the blazers has the man been for the last five years? Take on look at the UK RnB crooner and you’d be forgiven for assuming he’s...
Got a question for Craig David? (10 October 2007)
There's no doubt about Craig David, he knows how to make the ladies swoon. Hell, they'd drool if it wasn't so messy. The British singer recently collaborated with UK Rapper Kano on his upcoming album London Town for the single...
INTERVIEW: Gravenhurst ( 9 October 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain It was with hurried excitement that we fired out questions towards Nick Talbot - the singer/songwriter behind Gravenhurst. It wasn't a case of stars in our eyes but more of a case of stars in our...
INTERVIEW: Whipper Whip and Charlie Chase ( 8 October 2007)
Interview by Gabriel Rolph. There are Hip-Hop stars and then there are the legends that carved the way for the beat hungry people of today. We were lucky enough to chat to two such legends, Whipper Whip and Charlie Chase...
INTERVIEW - Alison Moyet ( 8 October 2007)
Interview by Zarina Raja It's not every day you get the chance to question the likes of Alison Moyet. The Essex born singer began her musical career in a number of punk rock, pub rock and blues bands and later...
INTERVIEW: Orson ( 5 October 2007)
Interview By Katie Spain Have you heard of Orson? If the name doesn't ring a bell, their music will. Chances are, you boogied to their Number One single 'No Tomorrow' or wiggled your bits to their platinum selling album,...
Interview: Akala ( 5 October 2007)
Interview By Katie Spain North London’s Akala is subverting the current Hip Hop scene and striking back at the money fuelled record companies which are crushing the authenticity of Rap and Hip Hop. Although he is an unsigned artist...
Got a question for Pete Tong? ( 4 October 2007)
Come on... of COURSE you do. He's the master right? We'll interview Mr Pete Tong this week and want to give the fans (that's you) the chance to serve a question into his musical court. Music, life... you name it...
Kevin Michael - in the firing line ( 3 October 2007)
We'll be chatting to Kevin Michael tomorrow and want to give fans the chance to lob some of their own questions his way. Don't be shy... ask the talented RnB lad about his upcoming tour, his career so far, his...
Got a question for Omar? ( 3 October 2007)
There aren't many people around packed with more soul than Omar. The man has been crooning and fine-tuning his way through the UK music scene for years. Hell, even Stevie Wonder got in touch after hearing Omar’s second album. Omar...
Got a question for Orson? ( 2 October 2007)
“We’re crazy kids from Los Angeles,” says John. “And we love a party - that’s all on this record. If you liked the last one, Culture Vultures is going to twist your noodle.” You've got to love them... the lads...
Interview: Journey South (20 September 2007)
With the return of X Factor Live looming ahead, we thought we would get in to the spirit of things and dig into the past of all things X Factor. We got the chance to chat Carl of Carl and...
INTERVIEW: KENNEDY ( 3 September 2007)
Interview By Zarina Raja Kennedy had me hooked as soon as I laid eyes on his glasses. My mum has always told me I’m like a magpie, as she watched me gravitate to anything shiny in shops, a glazed expression...
INTERVIEW: Ayo (31 August 2007)
THE JOY THAT IS 'AYO' Interview by Katie Spain I've done some terrible interviews in my time... sultry bands who answer questions with blank 'too cool for school' stares and some who quite literally don't speak my language. Occasionally however,...
INTERVIEW: RyanDan (28 August 2007)
Interview by Katie Spain If there really is a God, he was in a mighty fine mood when he made the mould for this double act. Twin brothers Ryan and Dan (aka, you guessed it ‘Ryandan’) are identical classical singers...
INTERVIEW: Catherine Feeny (28 August 2007)
There's an American star on the horizon... a star with a mesmerizing voice, a quiet gentle nature and a successful music career at her fingertips. When we meet Catherine Feeny, the songstress is delightfully understated. This is a lady who...
It's a Fan's world at the V Festival (20 August 2007)
We came, we saw and we chatted to the faces behind the cheers at the V Festival in Chelmsford. The punters were geared up for a good time and were happy to share some V love with the video camera....
INTERVIEW: Brinkman ( 7 August 2007)
Fancy a bit of Brinkman? It’s not often you c