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LIVE // M83 // 20.01.12 // Leeds University Union
January 30, 2012 – 3:25 pm | No Comment

I did an assignment for uni not long ago on how the digitalisation of music has ultimately made it more than difficult for bands to be noticed in the 21st century. M83 has been around for the past 10 years, producing the odd hit but never really quite broke through those slippery cracks to industry success, ultimately leaving Gonzalez and his band unnoticed for far too long.

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“…his coat smelled of dust” // Interview with The Tricks
January 26, 2012 – 12:22 pm | No Comment
“…his coat smelled of dust” // Interview with The Tricks

…”It’s really nice to have someone that successful at our shows”.

‘…and then they’d pass out from sheer jubilation!’ // An Interview with You Save You
January 24, 2012 – 12:01 pm | No Comment
‘…and then they’d pass out from sheer jubilation!’ // An Interview with You Save You

Woody on vocals, Mr Cheeks on guitar, Rog the Postman and Dazzler on Drums; four self confessed reprobates make up You Save You. They describe themselves as a low down deviant garage rock band and reckon they’re destined for the doldrums. I spoke with lead singer James Wood and I’ve gotta say, I reckon they might be destined for a whole lot more than that….

200 Years // Interview
December 20, 2011 – 11:54 am | No Comment
200 Years // Interview

Ben Chasny (Six Organs of Admittance) and Elisa Ambrogio (Magik Markers) – together as 200 Years have recently released their self – titled debut album. I caught up with Elisa from the band to find out more about the pair, their album, and their obsession with the colour purple…

Video Interviews // Fem Fal and Vida
December 19, 2011 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Video Interviews // Fem Fal and Vida

A double-whammy – two video interview with rising stars!

Mistabishi // Interview // 14.12.12
December 14, 2011 – 1:05 pm | No Comment
Mistabishi // Interview // 14.12.12

We left Mistabishi some questions down a dark alley in London in the hope that he might find them…

Interview and Podcast ft The Wurzels // O2 Academy // Islington // 06.12.11
December 11, 2011 – 10:55 am | No Comment
Interview and Podcast ft The Wurzels // O2 Academy // Islington // 06.12.11

NEN podcasters Paul and Gary met with Pete and Tommy from The Wurzels, just before their fantastic and cider-drenched show at the O2 in Islington. What followed was an insightful interview about worm-charming, and a recording of Pete (the lead singer) reading ‘A Very Scary Story’, as written by Paul and Gary. You’ve covered Oasis [...]

Royalston // Interview // 06.12.12
December 7, 2011 – 11:41 am | No Comment
Royalston // Interview // 06.12.12

We managed to catch drum and bass producer Royalston and ask him some deep, philosophical questions about his music, sandwiches and surviving at sea.

Twin Atlantic // Interview // 28.11.11 // Cardiff Student Union, CF10
December 1, 2011 – 3:56 pm | No Comment
Twin Atlantic // Interview // 28.11.11 // Cardiff Student Union, CF10

Hear what Twin Atlantic had to say about touring America, being back on home soil and what is next for the band…

Lisa Hannigan // Interview // Passenger // Album // Out Now!
November 9, 2011 – 7:10 pm | No Comment
Lisa Hannigan // Interview // Passenger // Album // Out Now!

Just the other day I was lucky enough to have a quick chat to the wonderful Lisa Hannigan about her impending tour and the release of her new album ‘Passenger’. After some minor phone issues here’s what she had to say….

Various Cruelties // Interview
November 2, 2011 – 8:49 pm | No Comment
Various Cruelties // Interview

Somehow Liam from the band managed to squeeze me into his busy schedule and we had a lovely chat.

Interview // Eleanor Friedberger
October 13, 2011 – 5:15 pm | No Comment
Interview // Eleanor Friedberger

Eleanor Friedberger, half of prolific indie double-act The Fiery Furnaces with her brother Matt, already has a pedigree spanning eight records and nearly a decade. As her first solo offering, ‘Last Summer’ launches in the UK, Sarah Davis of NEN caught up with Eleanor before her intimate show at the Platform Bar And Cafe in London Fields to talk songwriting, long walks in London and the best festivals of the summer.

Sarah Blasko // Interview
October 12, 2011 – 5:34 pm | No Comment
Sarah Blasko // Interview

NEN meets Ms. Blasko for a nice little chat.

Interview // Sixty Syndicate // Manchester Moho // 7th Oct
October 10, 2011 – 12:16 am | No Comment
Interview // Sixty Syndicate // Manchester Moho // 7th Oct

Stepping into Manchester Moho was like a blast from the past, I hadn’t been there in years; but this time all I can say is that it was for a pretty good reason. Oldham trio Sixty Syndicate decided to grace Moho with their presence this weekend and I was invited along to take a few [...]

We Were Promised Jetpacks! // Interview
October 6, 2011 – 10:32 am | No Comment
We Were Promised Jetpacks! // Interview

Taking over the world. Just like Dr. Evil.

Sondre Lerche // New Release // 03.10.2011 // What we asked!
September 26, 2011 – 10:35 pm | No Comment
Sondre Lerche // New Release // 03.10.2011 // What we asked!

Only 28 and releasing his 6th album since 2001, Sondre Lerche launches this year’s album with a video that your parents would have forbidden you look at if you’d come from the land of Footloose. Out in the UK on October 3rd, you can catch Sondre at the Hoxton Bar and Kitchen on Thursday 6th [...]

INTERVIEW // General Fiasco
September 14, 2011 – 4:33 pm | No Comment
INTERVIEW // General Fiasco

General Fiasco’s tour of the UK in October is closely followed by the release of EP ‘waves’ on October 30th. Having just got back from Reading and Leeds Festival after achieving ‘Hottest Record In The World’ on BBC Radio 1 we were eager to see how they’re finding the rapid increase in fame.