Monthly Archives: January 2015

Interview: Neneh Cherry

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Nicola Meighan

This article originally appeared in The Herald Newspaper (Scotland), under the headline LATEST ALBUM A MAGICAL JOURNEY WITH THE ENCHANTING MS CHERRY… The intrepid journalist is always alert. Ears are primed for revelations; emotions swapped for stoicism; unblinking eyes are … Continue reading →

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Interview: Jim White and George Xylouris (Xylouris White)

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Nicola Meighan

This Article originally appeared in The Herald Newspaper (Scotland) on November 25, 2014. There is a rumour that drummer Jim White has been attending Greek dance lessons. “I read that too, but it’s not true – I haven’t been learning … Continue reading →

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Look To The Future: Scottish Pop / Rock Highlights, 2015

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Nicola Meighan

This article originally appeared in The Herald newspaper (Scotland). If the early days of 2015 feel grey and humdrum, it’s little wonder: Back To The Future Part II promised we’d have flying cars and neon hover-boards by now. The 1980s … Continue reading →

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Interview: Faust / Mogwai

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Nicola Meighan

This article originally appeared in The Herald Newspaper (Scotland). When wayward Krautrock pioneers Faust assembled in Germany in 1971, their aim, says co-founder Hans-Joachim Irmler, was “to create music for the future”. The electronic rock visionaries, who were touted as … Continue reading →

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