If you like glam rock then you must have watched Velvet Goldmine (Todd Haynes, 1998) quite a few times and you probably thought that the mysterious and glittery Jack Fairy was the perfect incarnation of the style. Micko Westmoreland was the perfect person for this role but he is also a musician who has just... Continue Reading →
The Speedways – New London Pop Sounds!
Who said powerpop can only come from sunny places ? The SPEEDWAYS have just put London on the contemporary powerpop map with their fabulous new album « Radio Sounds. » Mauro and Matt tell us more about the band, the new album, their music tastes and much more !... Can you tell us about the beginning of the band... Continue Reading →
Superlegend Frankie Delmane – Spontaneously Crafted Music!
TEENAGE FRAMES and The CRAZY SQUEEZE are two good reasons for us to have a little talk with Frankie, but his solo album "Street Penetration" has made us even more curious... Can you tell us how you first got into music? What were the first records you bought? The first band shirt you wore? "Music... Continue Reading →
ACTORS – They Will Come To You!
We thought it would be interesting to send a few questions to Canadian 80s post-punk/dark rock influenced band ACTORS after seeing them at Berlin's Lido. Bass player Jahmeel Russell tells us more... How was your European summer tour? It’s been fantastic. As of this writing we have three more shows to go in Spain before... Continue Reading →
Paradise Alley – Cuban Heels and Eyeliner
PARADISE ALLEY are back! Lead vocalist Steve Vincent tells us about the band's history, the 25th anniversary of their album "Psychotic Playground" and the late 80s/early 90s London glam scene. Can you tell us a bit about the beginnings of PARADISE ALLEY? I had left my band in Scotland, Indian Angel and moved to London... Continue Reading →
Whatever Became Of A Streetcar Named Disaster? – Interview With Underground Cult Hero Max O’ Donnal By Darkstar General
The Seldom Told Secret History Of Power Pop Greats Saints In Vain, Bang Bang Sattelite, A Streetcar Named Disaster, Ill-Starred, China Stars, and Gutter Saints! "Hello Hooray Let the show begin I've been ready Hello Hooray Let the lights grow Dim I've been ready Ready as this audience that's coming here to dream Loving every... Continue Reading →
BBQT – All That Glitters…
"Let's Go!", BBQT's debut album on No Front Teeth Records is a fine mix of 70s glitter rock and 77 punk rock'n'roll. We asked Gabbie Bam Bam a few questions about the band and the album. Once again, it seems like all that glitters rocks! When did you start BBQT? I started BBQT in 2010.... Continue Reading →
Doll Hazard – Continuing the great rock’n’roll tradition!
In this day and age, you can easily write, record and release music when members live on different continents. Chris Damien Doll (Norway) and Sandy Hazard (Canada) have joined forces in order to write some sleazy hard rock'n'roll songs and give birth to DOLL HAZARD. They answered a few questions... One member in Norway, and... Continue Reading →
Glam Skanks – Spreading Sparkle!
After opening for ADAM ANT, L.A. glitter rock'n'roll band GLAM SKANKS are now touring in Europe. They answered a few questions about the band, glam rock, and Los Angeles in 2017. Don't miss them if they are playing anywhere near you! Can you give us a bit of history? How did you meet and get... Continue Reading →