Ahead of the release of The Levellers’ greatest hits album and UK tour, including a headlining slot at the Ramsbottom Festival next month, Cathy Crabb chatted to frontman Mark Chadwick, as well as Lynn Holt, a passionate...
Read MoreAfter a career spanning more years than I care to remember, it’s not often I get nervous before interviewing someone famous. Secretary of State for Business? No problem. Sir Richard Branson? A cinch. JLS? Easy peasy lemon...
Read MoreThe Futureheads headline the opening night of the Ramsbottom Festival on September 13. Other acts include Sinead O’Connor, previously interviewed by Northern Soul’s editor. I was lucky enough to have 15 minutes on the phone with...
Read MoreBack in the 60s, the likes of George Jones & Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton & Porter Waggoner, as well as Johnny Cash & June Carter would take fascinated listeners behind closed doors for songs of love and hate,...
Read MoreWriting about something you care about is rarely easy. You sit about, wondering where to begin, what language to choose, all the while searching for ‘urgent’ tasks to keep you busy. The dishwasher needs unloading,...
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