Tag: The Jam

MODESTY BLAISE – Little Big Head Duncan Reid On The Boys, The Birth Of Punk And Latest Album ‘Don’t Blame Yourself’

June 24, 2020

As bassist and co-singer with The Boys, Duncan ‘Kid’ Reid was at the heart of the late ’70s punk explosion.

THICK AS THIEVES – From The Jam’s Bruce Foxton On Weller, Buckler And Reviving ‘Setting Sons’ For A 40th Anniversary Tour

September 16, 2019

Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the best part of half a century, you’ll know Bruce Foxton as one-third of one of the best bands Britain has ever produced.

Cage The Elephant Take Some ‘Social Cues’ From New Album

April 19, 2019

Released today, ‘Social Cues’, the fifth studio album from London-based Kentucky band Cage The Elephant is a sobering and deeply personal glimpse into the marriage breakdown of lead singer Matt Schultz.

Seán McGowan Is An Angry Young Man With Debut EP ‘Graft And Grief’

September 17, 2017

Seán McGowan’s debut EP, ‘Graft And Grief’ was released Friday 8 September on Xtra Mile Recordings and firmly cements the Southampton punk poet’s position as the natural-born successor to Billy Bragg.

Six Quick Questions For Matteo Sedazzari

December 27, 2016

We’ve caught up with Matteo Sedazzari, author of ‘A Crafty Cigarette: Tales Of A Teenage Mod’ and asked him six quick questions.

‘A Crafty Cigarette’ By Matteo Sedazzari Is On The Road For My Generation

November 27, 2016

With a foreword by punk poet John Cooper Clarke, and a subtitle of ‘Tales Of A Teenage Mod’, you start out with a good idea of what to expect from Matteo Sedazzari’s story of a half English half Italian boy growing up in the leafy Surrey suburbs.

SOMETHING IN THE AIR! – The Vapors Announce First Live Headlining Tour For 35 Years

August 20, 2016

A few weeks ago we featured the return of cult indie band Khartomb after 31 years – a rocket from the crypt we thought could never…

LONDON CALLING – Capital 5-Piece Leika Hook Up With Manics’ Producer Ahead Of Second Album Release

August 17, 2016

TIRELESS London post-punkers Leika are hoping to build on their growing live reputation with a new studio album due out in October.

‘Smash The Clock’ First Top 40 Solo Effort For Bruce Foxton

May 27, 2016

Described by some as the nicest guy in rock, the former bassist from The Jam, Bruce Foxton has entered the UK top 40 album charts at Number 31, with his solo release, ‘Smash The Clock’.

The Sherlocks Announce New Single and Tour News

September 25, 2015

After playing to a totally packed out tent at the recent Reading and Leeds Festival, Sheffield four-piece The Sherlocks present their new single, ‘Heart of Gold’.

Looking For Clues With The Sherlocks

September 4, 2015

The Sherlocks are made up of Kiaran Crook on Lead Vocals/Rhythm Guitar, his brother Brandon on Drums, and Josh and Andy Davidson on Lead Guitar and Bass respectively.

Introducing: The Retrospectives

May 31, 2015

Not simply content to be The Retrospectives in name alone, the Sheffield band does exactly what it says on the tin.