Douglas McPherson chats to Bruce Watson about Big Country… Born in Canada but brought up in Scotland, guitarist Bruce Watson formed Big Country with vocalist and lead guitarist Stuart Adamson…
Pop Art: Richard Smith of Area interview
Richard Smith’s creative output includes a diverse range of clients and stellar collaborations. As half of the design duo, Area, the graphic designer’s impressive pop portfolio was hugely influential in…
You’ve Got Mail: Near Future interview
Away from his Blancmange day job, Neil Arthur has teamed up with Jez Bernholz to form Near Future, a musical collaboration all done via email that has spawned an album…
Lost & Found: Rosie Vela – Zazu
Music student Rosie Vela seemed to work on the basis that a moving target is hardest to hit, so gave up her pop career after just one album… but what…
The Godfathers Of Pop: Lawrence interview
Douglas McPherson speaks to cult figure Lawrence about past and present musical ventures… With his penchant for mixing the outwardly cheery sounds of glam rock and bubblegum pop with some…
Mel & Kim: Kim Appleby interview
As one half of the truly iconic 80s duo Mel & Kim, Kim Appleby is a part of pop royalty. Now she’s back, heading up a BBC Four series called…
Declaration of Strength: The Alarm interview
Heralded as ‘the new Clash’ when they first emerged from the pub circuit, The Alarm would go on to grace some of the world’s biggest stages. However, while Mike Peters…
The Godfathers Of Pop: Tony Banks interview
Douglas McPherson speaks to Tony Banks about his experience in Genesis, as well as his new classical direction. Keyboardist Tony Banks formed Genesis with singer Peter Gabriel and bassist Mike…
Classic Album: Penthouse And Pavement – Heaven 17
How two members of Sheffield’s most pioneering pop group split to form a new politically-driven band that would ultimately rewrite the rule book with a debut album of icy electronica…
Who’s That Girl: Madonna on film
She’s occupied both ends of the cinematic scale and been on both sides of the camera lens. From Golden Globe-winning triumphs and regal biopics to disastrous remakes and rom-com bombs,…