Features Index
Sarah June Interview
Everybody's got the fever. We hook up with 'spooky folk' artiste Sarah June.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 08-03-2010 12:00
Ulrich Schnauss interview
We talk remixes in a strangely isolated place
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 05-03-2010 06:00
Surfer Blood interview
We strap on our arm-bands and wade in with one of our Top Tips for 2010.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 04-03-2010 06:00
Fixin' To Die: a punk and trash column
A quick round up of some stuff that may have slipped in under the radar.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 01-03-2010 10:30
Titus Andronicus interview
Like razors to a wounded heart, Titus Andronicus tell it as it is.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 27-02-2010 17:34
Jesca Hoop interview
Shooting the breeze with a good friend of Elbow.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 24-02-2010 15:17
Introducing Lail Arad
She asks 'Who Am I?' We do our best to find out.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 22-02-2010 13:28
Blood Red Shoes interview
We put our foot down with drummer/vocalist Steven
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 12-02-2010 06:00
MEN interview
Adrian gets sweaty with his favourite MEN.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 11-02-2010 06:00
Internet Forever interview
Networking with the indie-poppers.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 09-02-2010 06:00
Introducing Trail
We catch up with vocalist Charlie Afif as Trail finalise their debut album
Posted by Steven Burnett
on 06-02-2010 23:00
Tristram interview
Warning: this interview contains zombies.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 05-02-2010 06:00
Superman Revenge Squad interview
aka Ben Parker aka your favourite new singer/songwriter (you just don't know it yet)
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 04-02-2010 06:00
Andy Stott interview
Outstanding dubstep producer shows TMF his heavy bottom end.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 29-01-2010 06:00
Gaggle interview
22: that's the magic number.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 26-01-2010 06:00
Los Campesinos! interview
We are speaking! To the guitarist!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 21-01-2010 12:00
Fyfe Dangerfield Interview
To mark the release of his debut solo album, the Guillemots front man takes some questions from TMF.
Posted by John Donnelly
on 19-01-2010 19:38
John Robb interview
Insane in the Membrane.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 19-01-2010 14:10
Introducing - Limozine
Limozine rev it up. Bring your own booze.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 18-01-2010 12:00
La Chansons Interview
Je les adore beaucoup!
Posted by Matt James
on 17-01-2010 18:10
Ten Things With Lee Gaze - Part Two
The concluding part of our insight into Lostprophets guitarist Lee Haze's mind.
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 17-01-2010 06:00
Ten Things With Lee Gaze - Part One
In the lead up to the release of their fourth album, find out what Lostprophets guitarist Lee Gaze loves and hates.
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 16-01-2010 06:00
Interview with Ylotana
4D? What's that? Jade talks to Ylotana to find out...
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 15-01-2010 12:00
Yeti Lane interview
These Abominable Men.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 13-01-2010 06:00
Ceephax interview
Press your reveal button now
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 11-01-2010 06:00
Detroit Social Club - The Music Fix interview
We talk to main man David Burn.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 08-01-2010 06:00
Zomby interview
We spill the brains with the most prolific electronic artist in the UK.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 05-01-2010 06:00
The Music Fix Tips for 2010
Gaze into our infamous crystal ball...
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 04-01-2010 12:00
Introducing The Dead Formats
The Dead Formats guitarist, Glenn Wizik, talks about what 2010 holds, Stevie Wonder and The Jam.
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 03-01-2010 15:00
Punk'd: a decade under the microscope
A quick pogo through 10 years of punk rock.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 21-12-2009 15:59
Ned’s Atomic Dustbin interview
Kill your conversation!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 12-12-2009 06:00
The Music Fix Albums of 2009
O come let us adore them!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 10-12-2009 07:00
Amy Millan Interview
Release the Stars - or should that be Star? TMF chats to Amy Millan.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 09-12-2009 21:20
Christmas Wish List
Perfect gifts for Christmas as chosen by The Music Fix elves ...
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 09-12-2009 11:00
Pyramiddd Interview
That 3D revival continues...
Posted by Matt James
on 06-12-2009 20:00
Star Gazing: TMF favourites look into 2010 ...
Little Boots, Charlotte Hatherley, Luke Haines - and more! - give us an exclusive insight into their plans for next year.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 04-12-2009 12:00
The Sparrow and The Crow - an interview with William Fitzsimmons
'Lie down, close your eyes and tell me about your childhood ...' We go behind the beard with William F.
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 03-12-2009 12:00
Push The Button: an interview with Planet Sound's John Earls
TMF waves a tear-stained hankerchief in the direction of a British institution.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 30-11-2009 12:00
Let's Go Bananas: Turbo Fruits interview
They're incredibly a-peel-ing!
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 27-11-2009 11:18
Karl Culley interview
This charming man. The Music Fix meets Karl Culley.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 23-11-2009 06:00
The Golden Filter Interview
Do you believe in magic?
Posted by Matt James
on 22-11-2009 19:20
Introducing Robin James
Robin James may have moved from London to Yorkshire just hours after recording his debut album, but he couldn't hide from us.
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 19-11-2009 06:00
Introducing: Modern Clichés
London band Modern Clichés are on a roll....
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 12-11-2009 12:00
Introducing: Cosmo Jarvis
Meet the most driven man in pop music today
Posted by Steven Burnett
on 11-11-2009 19:00
(Re)Introducing Shabby Rogue
Shabby Rogue's drummer, Terry Green, talks to us about being a technophobe, playing the triangle and dance music.
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 11-11-2009 06:00
The Drums interview
Have you seen 'em, have you heard?
Posted by Matt James
on 07-11-2009 18:10
Rose Elinor Dougall interview
Former Pipette drops in on TMF.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 07-11-2009 06:00
Plastiscines interview
Bend me, shape me, anyway you want me.
Posted by Matt James
on 06-11-2009 18:50
Jonathan Coulton interview
And the geek shall inherit the earth ...
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 05-11-2009 06:00
Luke Haines interview
Putting the tea into art.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 03-11-2009 12:00
John Peel - 5 years on: Shitmat interview
Shitmat talks about John’s life and his legacy.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 01-11-2009 06:00
My Tiger My Timing interview
Tiger, tiger, burning bright.
Posted by Matt James
on 30-10-2009 19:00
Introducing Bandito
For the last six months Bandito has been touring the UK, performing alongside the likes of Basshunter, Cascada & N-Dubz...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 30-10-2009 11:12
Har Mar Superstar interview
We make the beast with two backs with The Har.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 30-10-2009 06:00
Introducing Katie V
Katie V is the latest newbie to come under our 'introducing' microscope...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 29-10-2009 11:28
Meretto hit the streets
We talk the jive.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 28-10-2009 11:30
Introducing: Flamboyant Bella
They are in the mood for a good, old-fashioned book burning
Posted by Steven Burnett
on 26-10-2009 21:00
Introducing Phantom Limb
Talking fast food with Bristolian newcomers, Phantom Limb.
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 23-10-2009 11:01
Introducing: The Candle Thieves
The Candle Thieves wax lyrical with The Music Fix
Posted by Steven Burnett
on 22-10-2009 19:30
Punk's Not Dead: Ian Glasper interviewed
We talk to the punk rock History Man.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 22-10-2009 10:36
Teenagersintokyo Interview
That's when good neighbours become good friends.
Posted by Matt James
on 16-10-2009 11:10
Track-by-Track: William Fitzsimmons - The Sparrow and the Crow
US singer-songwriter William Fitzsimmons releases new album The Sparrow and the Crow in November. Here he takes us through what we...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 13-10-2009 09:00
A Place To Bury Strangers interview
TMF tries to find out where the bodies are hidden ...
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 11-10-2009 12:00
Charlotte Hatherley Interview
"Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Myyysteeerious girl, I wanna get close to you"
Posted by Matt James
on 09-10-2009 19:30
Introducing Soft Toy Emergency
They're one of our new favourite bands, but who ARE Soft Toy Emergency? We talk to vocalist, Jen...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 09-10-2009 16:07
Hey Negrita - The Last Blog!
Felix blogs for TMF one last time in the week of Hey Negrita's album release...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 09-10-2009 14:00
We Have Band interview
We Have Interview.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 08-10-2009 12:00
Jersey Budd - poet, dreamer, rocker, and gentleman.
We go face-to-face with the man himself.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 06-10-2009 12:00
Defend Moscow interview
We say Zdravstvujte to this international pop sensation!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 05-10-2009 15:00
Taking out the Trash with The New York Dolls
We catch up with Dolls guitarist Steve Conte and find out what it's like to be Paul Simon's stunt double.
Posted by Steven Burnett
on 04-10-2009 23:00
California dreamin' with The Local Natives
They're not local and they're not natives, but they've been tearing it up in the UK.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 04-10-2009 15:00
Introducing Nephu Huzzband
Nephu Huzzband talk to us about pigeon-holing, Simple Minds and Beethoven.
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 04-10-2009 06:00
Hey Negrita Exclusive Blog - Part 4
The Hey Negrita blog train rolls on...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 01-10-2009 11:12
Ear Pwr Interview
Groove is in the Art.
Posted by Matt James
on 29-09-2009 11:40
Introducing: Mickey Gang
The Music Fix catches up with the Boys From Brazil
Posted by Steven Burnett
on 28-09-2009 21:00
Hey Negrita Exclusive Blog - Part 3
Felix is back for the third exclusive Hey Negrita blog!
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 25-09-2009 15:40
Joan as Police Woman Interview
Fuck the police! Erm...
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 24-09-2009 20:00
TMF meets Florence Rawlings
Florence Rawlings takes time out of her busy schedule to spend a few minutes having a chat with TMF...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 24-09-2009 12:46
Cold Cave interview
One the eve of their UK tour we chat to Wes to see if he knows his stalactites from his stalagmites.
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 22-09-2009 10:30
Introducing Jo Hamilton
Jo Hamilton sits down with The Music Fix to talk about about suggestive microphone playing, landscapes and harmonised car singing.
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 18-09-2009 12:00
Exclusive Blog: Felix Speaks - Part 2
Hey Negrita's front man, Felix returns with part two of his exclusive blog...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 16-09-2009 11:41
Track-by-Track: Trashcan Sinatras - In The Music
Get in the minds of Trashcan Sinatras as they reveal the stories behind their latest album.
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 15-09-2009 18:00
The Witch and the Robot track-by-track
High weirdness from The Lake District.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 14-09-2009 13:44
Vetiver interview
TMF sits down with frontman Andy Cabic.
Posted by Olivia Schaff
on 11-09-2009 07:47
Chickenhawk interview
Braaaaaiiinnnsssssss ...
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 10-09-2009 13:00
The Beatles Remasters: Rubber Soul Revisited
9-9-9 has arrived, but are the remasters essential oil or snake oil?
Posted by Steven Burnett
on 09-09-2009 18:32
Exclusive Blog - Felix Speaks
In the run up to the release of their new album, Hey Negrita front man, Felix Bechtolsheimer, blogs exclusively for The Music Fix.
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 09-09-2009 18:19
Magic Wands Interview
Feline groovy?
Posted by Matt James
on 08-09-2009 17:10
Adrian Mules's Best Albums Of The Noughties
The first of our contributor's top ten lists!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 04-09-2009 19:00
The Duloks interview
The most fun you can have with three girls in PE kit!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 03-09-2009 12:00
Darren Hayman interview
Ex-Hefner man talks Essex and dinosaurs!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 02-09-2009 12:00
The Music Fix Albums of the Noughties - vote now!
What albums rocked your world over the past decade?
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 01-09-2009 13:54
Invasion Interview
Hide under your beds, it's Invasion!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 01-09-2009 11:38
The Dodos Interview
A flying chat with San Francisco's finest
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 27-08-2009 10:21
Tesla Boy Interview
From Russia with love!
Posted by Adrian Mules
on 25-08-2009 14:24
Drugstore interview
They're back! Isabel Monteiro talks to us about the past, present and future.
Posted by Paul Fletcher
on 14-08-2009 14:28
Telekinesis interview
I see ... I see ... a young man. Making music. Splendid guitar pop. Wait! Is that you Grandma?
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 12-08-2009 10:49
Marsheaux Interview
Like beautiful robots dancing alone...
Posted by Matt James
on 10-08-2009 20:30
Sally Shapiro Interview
Dance away the heartache...
Posted by Matt James
on 08-08-2009 16:40
Quickfire Q&A with Cherri V
We fire some very quick questions at Cherri V...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 07-08-2009 09:00
Track-by-Track #1 - Rodrigo y Gabriela: 11:11
In a new series of articles, we get the artists themselves to do the hard work and let them tell US what their music means...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 06-08-2009 13:21
Liquid Vega Interview
In dreams, I walk with you...
Posted by Matt James
on 02-08-2009 18:50
Solid Gold Interview
"Always believe in...dun dun...(Solid) GOLD!"
Posted by Matt James
on 02-08-2009 13:00
Vivian Girls Interview
Well OK, technically just the one Vivian Girl.
Posted by Matt James
on 21-07-2009 19:50
The New French Electronic Generation
Initials MJ.
Posted by Matt James
on 14-07-2009 22:00
Au Revoir Simone Interview
You say "Bonjour", I say "Au Revoir".
Posted by Matt James
on 06-07-2009 19:50
The Airborne Toxic Event Interview
Gary K talks to Mikel Jollett about truth, fame and why British audiences have taken his band to their hearts
Posted by Gary K
on 06-07-2009 00:10
Desire Interview
Johnny Jewel tells Matt James “Don't read the music press”. Somewhere a heart breaks.
Posted by Matt James
on 01-07-2009 00:00
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart Interview
Matt James plays with the big boys...and goes home crying.
Posted by Matt James
on 24-06-2009 19:50
Quick Q&A with Lenka
Part Czech, part Aussie, all musician - Lenka takes time out of her busy schedule to talk to Colin Polonowski about her new album ...
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 24-06-2009 09:03
A chat with The Blizzards
Jade has a chat with up-and-comers, The Blizzards...
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 23-06-2009 10:04
LoveLikeFire Interview
"Dance into the LoveLikeFire!"
Posted by Matt James
on 22-06-2009 14:50
Baaba Maal Interview
Gary has interviewed Baaba Maal for TMF...
Posted by Gary K
on 04-06-2009 15:19
TMF meets Carolina Liar
Jade Tullett catches up with Carolina Liar...
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 04-06-2009 12:05
Manics Launch New Album in Cardiff
James Dean Bradfield seranades the 'oldest record shop in the world'
Posted by Steven Burnett
on 15-05-2009 22:00
Parallels Interview
Matt James gazed endlessly into his Crystal Ball and then whispered a single word, "...Parallels".
Posted by Matt James
on 13-05-2009 20:40
Burn The Negative interview
Because Manchester is only really in the north if you squint a bit.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 04-05-2009 17:42
Camera Obscura Interview
Tracyanne, I'm ready to be heartbroken.
Posted by Matt James
on 28-04-2009 21:30
Q&A with Kero One
TMF grabs a word with the new golden son of Hip Hop.
Posted by Colin French
on 22-04-2009 08:30
The School Interview
Hurrah! The School's out for Summer...
Posted by Matt James
on 18-04-2009 20:40
Emma Deigman Interview
Is Emma Deigman the 'next big thing'?
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 17-04-2009 10:02
A chat with VersaEmerge
Jade Tullett has a chat with up-and-comers, VersaEmerge
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 15-04-2009 10:29
Q&A with Tommy Ludgate
We talk expensive headwear, socks with sandals and Simon Cowell.
Posted by Colin French
on 10-04-2009 17:10
TMF talks to Metro Station's Mason Musso
Jade Tullett has a chat with Metro Station's Mason Musso
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 29-03-2009 20:00
Q&A with Brody Dalle
Colin French catches up with the Queen of Cool.
Posted by Colin French
on 27-03-2009 13:20
Nite Jewel Interview
"All that glitters is not gold". But, y'know, some of it might be.
Posted by Matt James
on 18-03-2009 18:50
Pearl Jam Interview
Q&A time with the Jam to mark the re-release of their debut album, Ten.
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 17-03-2009 14:02
The Saturdays Interview
The Saturdays are a five girl whirlwind, come to banish the tedium of lad-rock from the charts. Gary K 'pops' the questions
Posted by Gary K
on 13-03-2009 16:20
The Brute Chorus interviewed
Just how much do they think Michael Jackson is worth?
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 11-03-2009 20:28
Laura Izibor Interview
Gary K chats with soul chanteuse, Laura Izibor, the most soon-to-be-famous person he's ever met
Posted by Gary K
on 10-03-2009 12:50
First Aid Kit
Colin French catches up with Swedish folk sisters First Aid Kit as they hit our shores to promote new single 'You're Not Coming Ho...
Posted by Colin French
on 24-02-2009 12:40
Happy happy joy joy: The Joy Formidable interviewed
Over cups of tea and pints of Guinness, we sit down with The Joy Formidable.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 16-02-2009 20:20
2009 : Year of the Electro
She's electric ... Jade Tullett casts her eye over all things electro
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 28-01-2009 16:40
Jon Kane's Top Ten Albums of 2008
Jon Kane presents his opinion on the Top Ten albums of 2008.
Posted by Jon Kane
on 19-01-2009 22:51
An Afternoon With Franz Ferdinand
Ian Sandwell tries to remain professional at one of his favourite band's press conference. Does he manage it?
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 17-01-2009 19:10
Ian Sandwell's Best of 2008
Deciding that it is better to be fashionably late rather than just late, here's Ian Sandwell's best of 2008 review!
Posted by Ian Sandwell
on 07-01-2009 17:20
John Donnelly's Best of 2008
Better late than never, it's John Donnelly's review of 2008!
Posted by John Donnelly
on 06-01-2009 21:35
Colin Polonowski's Top 5 of 2008
Colin Polonowski picks his five favourite releases in 2008.
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 30-12-2008 16:46
Luke McNaney's Best of 2008: Part Two
Jesus wants you to know the best 10 records of the year. So, come on in and find out.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 25-12-2008 00:00
Luke McNaney's Best of 2008: Part One
Ooh, it's Christmas Eve and Santa's on his way! You're more excited by my albums of the year though, right? Though so.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 24-12-2008 20:00
2008: Matt James' Toppermost of the Poppermost
Climate scientists recently claimed 2008 would be the coolest year of the decade. Matt James bags 'n' tags ten for the defence.
Posted by Matt James
on 23-12-2008 11:20
Review of 2008 - #1
Time for a quick shufty over one contributor's favourite musical moments, 2008-style.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 19-12-2008 11:00
Gabriella Cilmi Interview
On a rest stop from taking over the world, Gabriella Cilmi takes time out to chat to CD Times' Jade Tullett
Posted by Jade Tullett
on 08-07-2008 16:50
Martha Wainwright Interview
Luke McNaney goes all fanboy when he interviews the lovely Martha Wainwright.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 02-06-2008 20:40
The Music Fix Top 100 Albums of All Time
The Music Fix desperately goes for the Q magazine demographic and reduces itself to printing a list of the Top 100 Albums of all time. We hold the mem...
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 30-04-2008 20:10
Introducing Jonna Lee...
Introducing Sweden's Jonna Lee with her debut album "10 pieces, 10 bruises"...
Posted by Lorne Thomson
on 03-03-2008 18:50
Jacob Golden Interview
Back in the UK for even more dates and with new single 'Out Come the Wolves' released on March 3rd, the brilliant Jacob Golden tak...
Posted by Gary K
on 26-02-2008 12:30
200 Words: Sébastien Tellier - La Ritournelle
Just in time for Valentine's Day, John Donnelly tells us about his favourite love song.
Posted by John Donnelly
on 11-02-2008 20:20
Jon Kane's Top Ten Albums of 2007
Jon Kane presents his opinion on the Top Ten albums of 2007.
Posted by Jon Kane
on 15-01-2008 22:34
John Donnelly's Review of 2007!
John Donnelly lets you in on his highlights of 2007... Warning: features lists!
Posted by John Donnelly
on 29-12-2007 15:29
Luke McNaney's Best of 2007: Part Two
Concluding his list of the year's best, Luke McNaney offers his very humble opinions on the albums you should be buying in the Crimbo sales.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 27-12-2007 17:00
Luke McNaney's Best of 2007: Part One
Here's a Boxing Day treat! Luke McNaney muses over the albums that didn't quite manage a place in his top ten, proving what a great year it's been.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 26-12-2007 18:00
2007: musings and favourites
Never mind the young whippersnappers with their hoodies, i-Pods and eating disorders, what was tickling CD Times' resident Victor Meldrew this year?
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 23-12-2007 09:00
Delays - Interview and 'Love Made Visible' EP
With their third album due in early 2008, Delays release new EP 'Love Made Visible'. Singer Greg Gilbert talks to Gary Kaill.
Posted by Gary K
on 12-11-2007 22:30
Zippy or bungled? A look at In Rainbows...
John Donnelly and Luke McNaney give their thoughts on Radiohead's 7th studio album and reveal how much they paid for it...
Posted by John Donnelly
on 18-10-2007 22:18
Stephen Fretwell Interview
CD Times joins the oft-overlooked singer/songwriter for a hangover-heavy chat - in a pub, mind.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 11-10-2007 01:10
Charlotte Hatherley Interview
With a new album accompanied by an acoustic tour of intimate venues, Michael Docherty spoke to Charlotte Hatherely.
Posted by Michael Docherty
on 05-10-2007 13:10
Lemuria interview
CDTimes has a new favourite band. They're called Lemuria and they're from Buffalo, NY. We speak the words, interview-style.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 02-10-2007 19:20
Catherine Feeny interview
Gary Kaill talks to Catherine Feeny on the eve of her UK tour and the release of single 'Mr Blue
Posted by Gary K
on 03-09-2007 19:00
Lucky Soul - 'One Kiss Don't Make a Summer'
Lucky Soul release album highlight 'One Kiss Don't Make a Summer' on September 3rd
Posted by Gary K
on 01-09-2007 15:00
Batting for England: a Nationwide Mercury Prize Preview
Thinking of placing a last minute bet? Five CD Times writers share their thoughts on this year's Mercury Prize...
Posted by John Donnelly
on 24-08-2007 19:04
Interview with Paul Steel
Gary Kaill talks to Brighton-based singer-songwriter Paul Steel.
Posted by Gary K
on 15-08-2007 17:00
Tall Pony
I’m Your Boyfriend Now is a masterpiece of modern male honesty and lyrical wit and after receiving a tonne of airplay and intense audience response co...
Posted by Paul Giovanni
on 22-06-2007 09:40
"We Can Create" a Maps album guide
James Chapman's track by track guide to his debut album...
Posted by John Donnelly
on 16-05-2007 21:58
Paul Steel Interview
Prodigious talent in the psychedelic prog-pop field, newbie Paul Steel gets grilled by Luke McNaney.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 21-03-2007 19:00
Unkle Jam
Get ready to "shake it like it's your birthday" with new ultra-funkster's Unkle Jam.
Posted by Vibeka Mair
on 14-03-2007 11:30
Scroobius Pip interview!
Scroobius Pip himself was kind enough to answer some probing questions from CD Times about his part in the best track of the year so far, "Thou Shalt ...
Posted by John Donnelly
on 07-03-2007 11:30
The Burt Bacharak Fight Club interview
Fighting talk! CD Times gets in the ring with Nottingham's poptastic Burt Bacharak Fight Club.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 05-02-2007 20:50
Jeremy Warmsley Interview
Luke McNaney catches up with fresh-faced wonderboy Jeremy Warmsley. Storytelling, Kate Bush and Hull are just a few of the topics discussed inside.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 25-01-2007 21:30
Across The Atlantic #4 - Cold War Kids
Richard Hughes' occassional feature on the best bands to come from the USA might be a little behind the times here, but these guys...
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 11-01-2007 15:00
Jon Kane's Top Ten Albums of 2006
Jon Kane presents his opinion on the Top Ten albums of 2006.
Posted by Jon Kane
on 03-01-2007 18:04
John Donnelly's Review of 2006
In the nick of time, John Donnelly names his favourite albums and tracks of 2006!
Posted by John Donnelly
on 31-12-2006 15:14
Luke McNaney's Best of 2006
There's only two days left to go until 2007 so here's another (quite possibly controversial) end-of-year list for you all.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 29-12-2006 23:40
Simon Rueben's Best of 2006
My personal pick of the albums I've most enjoyed this year.
Posted by Simon Rueben
on 28-12-2006 19:30
Douglas Baptie's Review of 2006
I couldn't cobble together a "Top 10 Albums of the Year" so here's just a selection of goodness instead.
Posted by Douglas Baptie
on 28-12-2006 14:30
Richard Hughes' Best Of 2006
End of year lists, don't you just love 'em? Well, Richard Hughes does and here's his top albums of 2006 and most anticipated releases of 2007.
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 14-12-2006 12:00
John Zealey interview
John Zealey releases new single Dave? Funny Name For A Girl on November 6th, and to mark the occasion CD Times can bring you an interview with the man...
Posted by John Donnelly
on 05-11-2006 14:44
Q&A with Moby
To coincide with the release of his upcoming Best Of collection, Moby answered a few questions about his career to date.
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 19-10-2006 16:20
Howling Bells Interview
Midway through yet another hectic UK tour, Luke McNaney was spared fifteen minutes with Howling Bells guitarist Joel Stein. Read o...
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 24-08-2006 23:00
Across The Atlantic #3 - Beirut
This month Richard Hughes suggests listening to the European influenced Beirut as his pick from Stateside.
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 09-06-2006 11:40
Sloppy Seconds
This is not a full, track-by-track review for two reasons. Firstly, the compilation isn't finished yet, so I don't have access to every track. Secondl...
Posted by Louis Goddard
on 07-06-2006 18:58
Oskar Interview
OSKAR can be found on Incarnation Records, downloaded through Universal, gigging around the UK, in Milan performing live for Miu M...
Posted by Vibeka Mair
on 16-05-2006 15:10
A conversation with Lou Barlow - From Dinosaur Jnr to Sebadoh to Folk Implosion
With the reissue next month of Sebadoh's seminal album "III", Lou Barlow took some time out from the reconvened Dinosaur Jnr to talk about his career....
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 08-05-2006 14:00
Across The Atlantic #2 - The Sword
Just to prove a point, Richard Hughes recommends something a little different and heavier from across the pond this month.
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 05-05-2006 07:00
250 words #8 - Neil Finn - She Will Have Her Way
One of the greatest and under-rated singer-songwriters of the 90's emerged from the ashes of Crowded House with a perfect slice of pop. Richard Hughes...
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 18-04-2006 16:00
Across The Atlantic #1 - Band Of Horses
Richard Hughes begins a series of articles looking at bands and/or records that are going to be hitting our shores soon, courtesy of our American cous...
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 12-04-2006 08:30
University of the King - Interview with Zang Productions
Simon Rueben meets up with Rob and David of University of the King to talk about their new album Zang Hibidy, their plans, and the...
Posted by Simon Rueben
on 10-04-2006 20:40
250 words #7 - Compulsion - Oh My Fool Life
Looking at a forgotten gem of a song - "Oh My Fool Life" by Compulsion.
Posted by Simon Rueben
on 23-03-2006 19:30
Jon Kane's Top Ten Albums of 2005
Jon Kane presents his opinion on the Top Ten albums of 2005.
Posted by Jon Kane
on 11-01-2006 23:15
2005 Fantasy Compilation by John Donnelly
One CD and only 14 songs? Some epic tunes here...
Posted by John Donnelly
on 05-01-2006 21:40
Rob Gissing's Top 10 of 2005
Rob Gissing provides his outlook on the years music in top 10 form.
Posted by Rob Gissing
on 02-01-2006 16:00
John Donnelly's Top Ten of 2005
John Donnelly reveals his ten favourite albums of 2005.
Posted by John Donnelly
on 31-12-2005 13:19
Richard Hughes' Top 10 of 2005
Richard Hughes gives us his run down of his favourite albums of the year, will Girls Aloud and Crazy Frog make it? I doubt it...
Posted by Richard Hughes
on 10-12-2005 12:20
Tobias Rogers' Top 10 of 2005
The best bits in music from the past 12 months.
Posted by Tobias Rogers
on 10-12-2005 12:00
Top 10 John Lennon Musical Moments
25 years after John Lennon's murder, here are his defining musical moments.
Posted by Tobias Rogers
on 05-12-2005 12:00
Interview with Kathleen Edwards
On the eve of her second UK tour, CDtimes talks to Canadian songtress Kathleen Edwards about her latest release, touring and how one can suceed in a m...
Posted by Mark Boydell
on 12-11-2005 06:00
Interview with Laura More
CDTimes managed to get a few minutes with the lovely Laura More (sexy towel girl from Eric Prydz’s ‘Call on Me’ video) who makes a...
Posted by Vibeka Mair
on 11-11-2005 15:50
Bigger Bands And Stolen Fanbases - A Look At Arctic Monkeys
So, a Debut Number One in the singles charts for the Arctic Monkeys. Aside from the hype, marketing and general buzz around the band, what about the m...
Posted by Chris Gissing
on 26-10-2005 00:00
Brendan Benson Interview
Power pop troubador, who recently toured the UK, gets quizzed by Luke McNaney.
Posted by Luke McNaney
on 16-10-2005 19:00
Coldplay Interview & Exclusive Live Tracks
Here at CDtimes we've got hold of an excellent track by track interview by Chris Martin which features various secrets regarding the album, as well as...
Posted by Rob Gissing
on 17-06-2005 15:00
CDTimes meets the man who created reggae - Bunny Striker Lee
Posted by Michelle Manning
on 23-05-2005 13:20
CDtimes meets... Duke Special
The Northern-Irish songwriter tells us more about his burgeoning career and his future plans for his unusual blend of music.
Posted by Mark Boydell
on 23-04-2005 09:00
CD Times meets.....The Kills
.....or at least half of them. Karl Wareham chats to Alison....
Posted by Karl Wareham
on 12-04-2005 00:00
CD Times meets......The Black Keys
CD Times caught up with US Rockers on the night of their sell out date at Sheperd's Bush Empire...
Posted by Karl Wareham
on 04-04-2005 09:00
CD Times meets... Jonatha Brooke
America's best kept female singer/songwriter secret is about to release her new album. Mike Gray catches up with her as she plays her first show in th...
Posted by Mike Gray
on 18-02-2005 09:00
Exclusive online content - the shape of the future?
Lynch started doing it a few years back and it seems that more and more musicians are considering offering exclusive material to their fans online. Ma...
Posted by Mark Boydell
on 14-02-2005 23:00
The Others: How to Lose Your Job and Influence People...
Front man of The Others, Dominic Masters, spoke to CD Times at the filming of the music video for their single, Lackey.
Posted by Michelle Manning
on 10-02-2005 13:01
CD Times meets....The Bravery
Over hyped and over here? CD Times caught up with Bravery frontman Sam Endicott on their last jaunt to the UK. Read about it here....
Posted by Karl Wareham
on 19-01-2005 11:00
Jon Kane's Top Ten Albums of 2004
Jon Kane presents his opinion on the Top Ten albums of 2004.
Posted by Jon Kane
on 09-01-2005 21:30
Rob Gissing's Top Ten of 2004
Posted by Rob Gissing
on 28-12-2004 09:00
John Donnelly's Top Ten Albums of 2004
Posted by John Donnelly
on 27-12-2004 13:00
Madchester Memories -- An Interview with Peter Carroll
From Manchester to the World - Peter Carroll Interview...
Posted by Michelle Manning
on 17-12-2004 13:42
CD Times meets....Ten Minutes With My Dad
Meet Tammy and Pammy.
Posted by Karl Wareham
on 09-09-2004 11:00
Listen to Half Cousin's The Function Room here!
Posted by John Donnelly
on 19-07-2004 20:00
Rob Da Bank of Radio 1's The Blue Room in Interview
Rob Da Bank, one presenter of BBC Radio 1's The Blue Room, was kind enough to participate in a CD Times e-mail interview. We asked him loads of rando...
Posted by John Donnelly
on 08-07-2004 17:00
Cherry Red: A-Z Of Reviews
Here you'll find an A-Z of all reviews falling under the Cherry Red umbrella, including such quality labels as Rev-Ola, RPM and Lemon....
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 20-06-2004 06:00
Exclusive interview with Jim White
About to tour the UK, alt.country artist Jim White took some time out of his busy schedule to tell us how he's doing and what's going on in Pensacola,...
Posted by Mark Boydell
on 06-06-2004 23:50
Exclusive interview with Thea Gilmore
One of Britain's best songwriters talks to us about her music, her inspirations and how Neil Gaiman came to be one of her fans.
Posted by Mark Boydell
on 27-05-2004 14:30
Raph's 2004 April Musical Overview
Another month, another Raph's musical overview, with April's best release chosen...
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 23-05-2004 14:30
My Top Five Films - The Priscillas
What sort of films do London's premier Glam-Punk Queens, The Priscillas like to look at when they're not out causing mayhem?
Posted by Karl Wareham
on 20-05-2004 12:00
TEAM Interview and Tour Dates
Team could well be one of the most exciting British rock bands to emerge in recent times. Perversely, they're not pretending to be...
Posted by Karl Wareham
on 14-05-2004 18:00
250 words #6 - Public Enemy's Shut 'Em Down
Noisy, distorted and just this side of collapsing about studio, the live version of Shut 'Em Down is Public Enemy's great lost track, only appearing o...
Posted by Eamonn McCusker
on 14-04-2004 20:00
Exclusive Mark Olson and Victoria Williams interview
One of alt.country's most creative duo talks to us about their latest releases and their extensive European tour now underway.
Posted by Mark Boydell
on 08-04-2004 16:10
Raph's March 2004 Musical Overview
Once again Raphael Pour-Hashemi gives us his monthly overview of new albums, this time focusing on March.
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 01-04-2004 09:00
Raph's February 2004 Musical Overview
In which Raphael Pour-Hashemi continues his monthly roundup with the look at the most interesting releases of February 2004.
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 08-03-2004 01:00
Interview with Bill Mallonee
Blending Dylan's insight and passion with a knack to pen a catchy tune, Bill Mallonee has returned to our shores for a tour with a new album out and a...
Posted by Mark Boydell
on 02-03-2004 18:10
Interview with Dolly Varden
The eclectic sounding Dolly Varden, currently touring the UK, took some time at the end of their gig to talk to us about songwriti...
Posted by Mark Boydell
on 29-02-2004 14:40
CD Times interviews Terminal Outputs....
Terminal Outputs are, in these troubled times, something of a novelty and that's a shame, because they play good, intelligent musi...
Posted by Karl Wareham
on 27-02-2004 15:00
Raph @ The Brits 2004 - On-site Report
CD Times' Raphael Pour-Hashemi was [un]lucky enough to get a wristband for The Brits 2004 awards tonight. Read his report and find out why he envies m...
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 18-02-2004 00:10
CD Times Interviews Melissa Auf Der Maur
Ex-Hole / Smashing Pumpkins bassist Melissa Auf Der Maur releases her debut solo album in March and CD Times' Raphael Pour-Hashemi was very fortunate ...
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 12-02-2004 01:50
Raph's January 2004 Musical Overview
In which Raphael Pour-Hashemi provides a quick overview of the album releases of January 2004 that have provoked an opinion from him. He also names hi...
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 02-02-2004 00:50
Exclusive interview with Retox's Mercia Clayton
Colin Polonowski has interviewed Retox's lead singer, Mercia Clayton.
Posted by Colin Polonowski
on 30-01-2004 00:00
The State Of The Music Industry in 2004
In the wake of CD-Wow's decision to increase prices under pressure from the BPI, Mike Gray takes a look at what alternatives the consumer has and a ge...
Posted by Mike Gray
on 22-01-2004 17:30
Let’s Go Shopping!
Posted by Mike Gray
on 22-01-2004 17:30
Radiohead - Hail To The Computer Mix
Raphael Pour-Hashemi decided to make a CDR of his favourite Radiohead tracks, and found that nearly all of them were recorded between the OK Computer ...
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 20-01-2004 17:30
"What, no Dido?" The 10 best albums of 2003 according to John Donnelly.
Posted by John Donnelly
on 04-01-2004 14:30
Greatest Hits?
Mike Gray examines the great festive cash cow.
Posted by Mike Gray
on 26-11-2003 19:00
Making Your Own Compilation CD
Raphael Pour-Hashemi has a brief look into the music geek's obsession with compilations and offers up his latest masterpiece, along with a competition...
Posted by Raphael Pour-Hashemi
on 09-11-2003 13:40
Top 10 Status Quo Moments
Rossi? Parfitt? The other ones? You know the drill...get your denim on, put your legs wide apart and now...shake! CD Times straps ...
Posted by Eamonn McCusker
on 07-11-2003 09:30
250 words # 5 - Layo & Bushwacka!'s Finally [vs Love Story]
Posted by John Donnelly
on 02-11-2003 00:00
250 Words # 4 - Tindersticks' Cherry Blossoms
For the second feature in this series Guy Collier argues for the case that Tindersticks' Cherry Blossoms is an essential track but this most essential...
Posted by Guy Collier
on 31-10-2003 08:00
250 Words #3 - Manic Street Preachers - If You Tolerate This, Then Your Children Will Be Next
In another of our continuing occasional series, in which we argue the case for a song in 250 words or less, why it is essential. This time round, Karl...
Posted by Karl Wareham
on 24-10-2003 08:00
16 Weeks Of Bliss
Whilst the class of 2003 may scoff at anything less than fifty-two Number 1's in the UK chart between January and December, Summer through Autumn 1991...
Posted by Eamonn McCusker
on 21-10-2003 04:00
Top 10 Scandinavian Black Metallers
They're daft, sport fake devil's horns, have ridiculous names and, unlike the rest of their country folk, are resolutely non-blond(e). Yep, they're th...
Posted by Eamonn McCusker
on 17-10-2003 04:00
250 Words #2 - The Thirteenth Floor Elevators' May The Circle Remain Unbroken
Continuing this series, Eamonn McCusker writes of the 2m42s that sees The Thirteenth Floor Elevators bid farewell with their great...
Posted by Eamonn McCusker
on 15-10-2003 06:00
The Man Wore Black
Following Johnny Cash's recent death, Eamonn McCusker looks back on his career and the music he produced as part of a week-long set of features and re...
Posted by Eamonn McCusker
on 10-10-2003 06:00
250 Words #1 - Lou Reed's Street Hassle
Take one song and in less than 250 words, CD Times will make the case as to why it is essential. For this opening entry, Eamonn Mc...
Posted by Eamonn McCusker
on 01-10-2003 14:04