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‘Psychic Tension’: Dead Sea Apes’ Brett Savage Discusses The Band’s Seismic New Album
Ahead of their album launch show at The Golden Lion, courtesy of Dark Matter Promotions, we spoke to Dead Sea Apes guitarist Brett Savage about politics, artwork and the band’s Can-inspired creative process. [Image credits: Richie Yates, Lee Edwards]
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Man On A Mission: Music For The Many Founder Daniel Bath Continues To Prove People Wrong
We caught up with the jazz pianist and former Cambridge student to discuss the triumphs and tribulations he’s encountered in striving to make music tuition freely available to all.
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Who’s Playing ‘Stage At The Lake’? Your Guide To The Emerging Artists Showcase
We take a look at the up-and-coming local bands playing this year’s brand new cultural festival at Shibden Park – and the day’s A-list headliner, British rap star Lady Leshurr.
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Interview: Seamus Fogarty Discusses His Irish Roots And Latest Album ‘Ships’
We spoke to the experimental alt-folk songwriter about the music he loved growing up and the making of his most progressive album to date, ‘Ships’.
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New Music Reviews: Juni Habel, The PPYO, Adelaide Taylor, Felled, The Caymans
A round-up of some of the best new releases from local artists and labels, in and around the Calder Valley, featuring: Norwegian folk, an orchestra of school-children, indie-rock from Halifax and more.
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Live Review: Big Truck at The Trades Club
Laurie Vincent’s new project Big Truck chose The Trades Club to play their debut northern show. Offering up poetic and genre-blending indie-rock, their live show is destined for greatness. Words by Poppy Cortese.
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Who is Flying On The Ground?
I’m here to answer all your urgent questions about Hebden’s most mysterious musical duo. To do this, I sat with Archie Dewis and Hani Paskin-Hussain – the minds behind Flying On The Ground – to discuss The Golden Lion, DJing and the creation of their debut single. Words By Poppy Cortese
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No Place Like Home: Ailsa Tully Seeks Solace On Intimate Debut Album ‘Womb Room’ – Interview
Having relocated seven times in four years, Welsh songwriter Ailsa Tully recently dropped anchor in Hebden Bridge. Will the valley satisfy her restless bohemian spirit? We caught up with the former Goldsmiths student to discuss that and much, much more.
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“We’ve been cool, it’s time to be honest” – Herbie May Talks Solo Work, Live Music and Red Licorice.
Dirty Sunbeams’ Poppy Cortese sat down with former Lounge Society guitarist Herbie to find out more about his latest solo single and the philosophy behind his new record label, Red Licorice.
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Interview: Martin Bramah on Post-Punk, Mark E Smith and House Of All’s New Album
With the post-Fall supergroup about to head out on a UK tour in support of new album, ‘Inklings’, we caught up with House Of All’s frontman Martin Bramah. Words by Poppy Cortese.
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New Music Reviews: GROW, resonance, Stormhavn, Committee Of Sleep
A round-up of some of the best new releases from local artists and labels, in and around the Calder Valley.
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Live Review: Courtney Barnett at The Trades Club
Courtney Barnett brought her messy-country rock to a rare intimate show at The Trades Club in celebration of her latest album. Words by Poppy Cortese.