Author: Andy Murray
Bigmouth Strikes Again
Rejoice! A leading British publisher has brought us a book by a member of a great modern British band, someone who can write skilful, balanced prose which demonstrates an encyclopedic knowledge of his chosen field of home-grown pop, particularly the pre-Beatles era.
Martha Tilston, Parenthood and Wagamama
Speaking over the phone from her home in Cornwall, Martha Tilston commences the interview by ushering her two small daughters away. Music is marbled right through Tilston’s family.
Defining Me – and Defining Manchester
Manchester has a rich, diverse musical heritage – and every right to be fiercely proud of it. But you wouldn’t envy the man who tries to tell the entire story.
Daniel Kitson branches out
Daniel Kitson has made an art of taking the unconventional route. As a stand-up, he’s largely given TV and radio the swerve.
Ode to Noir
Now we’ve seen the back of that unexpectedly decent summer, it’s time for the nights to start drawing in and the heating to go back on. Autumn, as Keats once pointed out, is a season of mists.
Chasing Owls – best name for a band ever?
Among the many manifold delights on offer at this weekend’s Ramsbottom Festival is an appearance by Edinburgh band Chasing Owls. Since forming in 2010, they’ve built a strong following as a live act on home territory and around the festival circuit.
Noir in the North
In all manner of creative endeavours from music to cooking, fusion is all the rage. So why not in fiction too?
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