What becomes a legend most…? How many great artist have we talked to about the bands they played in during the 80′s and 90′s? How often have they tried to distance themselves from their earlier bands, denying a new generation an opportunity to hear their fine work? Rob Dickinson fronted one of the greatest...
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I’m not sure if there’s a non-musician who’s made a more indelible impact on music than Alan Mcgee. In 1983, Alan formed Creation Records and brought the world a tsunami of music whose impact still reverberates today. The Jesus and Mary Chain, Primal Scream, Ride, My Bloody Valentine and dozens of other bands changed...
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This week, we continue our profile of the great band Magazine. Last week, we published our podcast with their singer Howard Devoto. Dave Formula was an integral part of the band and his influence as a keyboardist is particularly relevant now. With the plethora of groups using keyboards, it was interesting to talk to...
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Magazine were an influential British post punk band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. The other members of the band’s classic lineup included bassist Barry Adamson, keyboardist Dave Formula, and drummer John Doyle. The band burst onto the scene with the single Shot by Both Sides and...
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A while ago, we got a very nice email from someone at Apple inviting us to publish a weekly podcast on iTunes. Since then, we’ve gotten a few requests to put our interview with Peter Hook on iTunes, but just haven’t taken the time. It took a bit of work, but we’re finally ready...
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