Interviews

Gigslutz Interview with Your Favourite Enemies

Montreal based sextet Your Favourite Enemies have recently released their stunning debut EP, ‘Youthful Dreams of an Old Empire’. The band are fierce human rights advocates who remain dedicated to their old school DIY ethos on which they established the foundations of the band….

Gigslutz interview with SYKUR

Tomorrow night will see the Hoxton Bar & Kitchen play host to a showcase night from the iconic independent London label, Wall of Sound. Not ones to do things by halves, the night will showcase some of the label’s savvy…

Gigslutz Interview: Sophie Adam meets Josh Taerk

After the Canadian release of his debut album Never Look Back in 2011, Josh Tarek, a young singer-songwriter and poet from Toronto quickly became a musical phenomenon in his home country. Now, following up on the success from the album,…

Gigslutz interview: Samatha Foley meets DOLLS

DOLLS’ inimitable sound and style have drawn intrigue from international artists including New Order, Bloc Party, The Killers, The Deftones, Broken Social Scene, Naughty By Nature, Billy Talent, Angie Bowie, Die Mannequin and FrankMusik. Her last project (released two singles, You Say…

Gigslutz interview with Omar Lye-Fook

Omar Lye-Fook started his career in 1985 and went on to release a number of singles including 1988’s ‘You and Me’ which featured backing vocals from Caron Wheeler. His big breakthrough came with his instantly recognisable 1991 hit ‘There’s Nothing…

Gigslutz Interview with FARAO

Farao is a name you maybe hearing a lot of over the coming months. Although she has only released one single, that of the beautiful ‘Skin’  she has a lot more coming our way. Samatha Foley caught up with the Norwegian folk queen…

Gigslutz Interview with RADKEY

Brooklyn noiseniks Radkey have released their debut EP to hype nearly as loud as their hardcore punk racket.  The brothers Radke follow the current trend (The Strypes, The Orwells) of being ridiculously young and absurdly good.  Lead singer Dee’s vocal…

T IN THE PARK 2013: SUNDAY BACKSTAGE CHATS

EARTH, WIND & FIRE Philip Doron Bailey (vocals): “It was good today; l like it. It was fun; big audience, good response. Everything sounded right on stage – so I hope it sounded right in the audience. And everyone’s talking…

Gigslutz Interview with BEAR DRIVER

Fuzzy guitar pop band Bear Driver have obviously caught the attention of stateside big wigs. Their track ‘No Time to Speak’ was chosen for the soundtrack of new rom com ‘Stuck in Love’. The pacy sun-soaked stormer is taken from…