Tom Moyser chats to Tim Wheeler about Star Wars and why the album format should be confined to a galaxy far, far away
Whilst chronicling a painful break-up in song form risks self-indulgence and accusations of cynicism, there is also scope for producing music inspiring and life-affirming in its emotional catharsis.
This week’s review of: A live perfomance by Foal -- "A potentially excellent gig was merely a very good one."
Alex Kealy talks to local heroes Foals about recording in Jericho, mathrock and naked karaoke.
James Benge wonders why the bassist remains the lonely guy at the back of the stage
John Risness argues why world music deserves more than the title it has been lumped with
Robert Lee discusses the mortality of rock stars
This week in Hidden Treasures, a look at spoken word in music.
Jenny Hamada goes backstage with Everything Everything in the midst of their NME radar tour
Alex Kealy catches up with 65daysofstatic’s Paul Wolinski to discuss albums, politics, and Oxford balls
Tom Moyser talks Brecht, Huckleberry Finn and Scottish Elephant Polo with Duke Special
It is strange that a genre known for its commercialism and criticised for its soullessness has been resurrected on the appeal of its music and style.
Tom Moyser goes for a drink with Paul Sartin from folk supergroup Bellowhead - headliners of this year’s Oxford Folk Festival
Martha Lee talks tours, Pot Noodles and gardening with metallers InMe
Tara Mulholland takes some time with MC Hammer to talk social media, collaborations, and “that song”
