The Church
Steve Kilbey, the vocalist and guitarist with Australian psychedelic/indie rock band The Church, talks to Denzil Watson, about his group’s long history and their forthcoming new album, ‘Eros Zeta and the Perfume Guitars’.
Prisoners
James Taylor, the keyboardist and the organ player, with legendary 80's garage-rock band The Prisoners talks to Denzil Watson about their reformation for a show at The Roundhouse in London and their forthcoming first album in almost forty years.
Wingmen
Bringing together members of The Stranglers, The Damned, Ruts DC and Johnny Moped, Wingmen recently completed their debut tour showcasing their acclaimed debut album. Lead singer, guitarist and Stranglers’ frontman Baz Warne chatted to Denzil Watson about the group’s progress
Hugh Cornwell
With new LP ‘Moments of Madness’ in the racks, former Stranglers frontman Hugh Cornwell chats to Denzil Watson about the new album and his time with the legendary punk outfit
Buzzcocks
Buzzcocks guitarist and vocalist Steve Diggle talks to Denzil Watson about their new album ‘Sonics in the Soul’ and why he has decided to carry on with the band after the death of his co-frontman Pete Shelley in 2018.
Godfathers
Peter Coyne, the frontman with The Godfathers, speaks to Denzil Watson about their critically acclaimed new album, ‘Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta’.
Paul Draper
Denzil Watson speaks to former Mansun frontman Paul Draper about his satirical second solo album 'Cult Leader Tactics' which was completed during lockdown.
Philip Parfitt
In the second part of his in-depth interview with ex-Perfect Disaster frontman Philip Parfitt, Denzil Watson speaks to him about his influences and new solo album, ‘Mental Home Recordings’.
Philip Parfitt
In the first part of a two part interview, former The Perfect Disaster frontman Philip Parfitt speaks to Denzil Watson about his second solo album, 'Mental House Recordings', and his return to music after an absence of many years.
Spear Of Destiny
Denzil Watson speaks to Spear of Destiny frontman Kirk Brandon about their classic 1985 third album 'World Service' which is being re-released in a reimagined new version.
Godfathers
Cult indie rockers The Godfathers are currently celebrating their thirty-fifth anniversary with blazing new single ‘I’m Not Your Slave’/‘Wild and Free’. Lead singer Peter Coyne talks to Denzil Watson about his undying thirst for rock n’ roll and future plans.
Little Man Tate
Recently reformed Sheffield indie rockers Little Man Tate are due to play their first gigs in eleven years in September. Ahead of the two sold out hometown shows, lead singer Jon Windle chats candidly to Denzil Watson about the group’s split and reformation.
Luke Haines and Peter Buck
British singer-songwriter and author Luke Haines and ex-REM guitarist Peter Buck speak to Denzil Watson about their new collaborative album, 'Beat Poetry for Survivalists'.
Imperial Wax
Following the death of The Fall’s legendary frontman Mark E. Smith last year the final, longest serving line up to back him have re-grouped to form new outfit Imperial Wax. Denzil Watson talks to them about their acclaimed debut LP 'Gastwerk Saboteurs' and future plans.
Richie Ramone
Denzil Watson speaks to drummer Richie Ramone about life in the Ramones and his new autobiography, 'I Know Better Now'.
Stranglers
Denzil Watson caught up with legendary bassist and founder member of The Stranglers, Jean-Jacques Burnel, to chat about their current tour, the increasing possibility of a new Stranglers album and the invention of a new word.
Ruts DC
To celebrate forty years since the release of 'The Crack' Ruts DC take their seminal debut album on the road in February. Denzil Watson caught up with the band’s gregarious drummer Dave Ruffy to speak about the album and 40th anniversary tour.
Kirk Brandon
Kirk Brandon speaks to Denzil Watson about how he balances his two bands Theatre of Hate and Spear of Destiny as well as acoustic project with cellist Sam Sansbury and 'Tontine', Spear of Destiny's recent album.
Damian O'Neill
Denzil Watson talks to Undertones and That Petrol Emotion guitarist Damian O'Neill about his debut solo album 'Resit Revise Reprise', which is being released under the moniker of Damian O’Neill and The Monotones.
Stranglers
Denzil Watson speaks to Stranglers front man Baz Warne about the band's forthcoming UK tour and their durability.
Paul Draper
In our second interview with him, former Mansun front man Paul Draper talks with Denzil Watson about touring his debut solo album 'Spooky Action' after a nearly fifteen year absence from the stage and the soon-to-be reissued Mansun back catalogue.
Paul Draper
After more than a decade working behind the scenes in the music industry, Mansun frontman Paul Draper has stepped back into the light with his debut album 'Spooky Action'. He speaks to Denzil Watson about the enduring love for Mansun as a cult act, being older and wiser, and the end of his old band.
Kirk Brandon
Denzil Watson talks to Kirk Brandon about his forthcoming acoustic tour and second album with cello player Sam Sansbury and his career with both Spear of Destiny and Theatre of Hate
Neville Staple
Denzil Watson speaks to ska singer Neville Staple about his eight-piece band, their new album and his career with the Specials
Stranglers
Denzil Watson speaks to Stranglers' frontman Baz Warne about their forthcoming 'The Classic Collection Tour'
Six By Seven
Chris Olley from psychedelic post-punks Six By Seven speaks to Denzil Watson about their reformation in their original line-up for two shows in Nottingham and London and the vinyl reissue of their classic 2000 album 'The Closer You Get'
Glen Matlock
Glen Matlock speaks to Denzil Watson about his years with the Sex Pistols, working with Iggy Pop, his recent gigs with Heaven 17 and his current solo acoustic tour
Stranglers
With punk-survivors the Stranglers enjoying something of a renaissance on the live circuit, Denzil Watson catches up with the band’s gregarious guitarist/co-frontman Baz Warne for a chat, about their Spring 2016 'Black and White' tour
Comsat Angels
Denzil Watson speaks to Stephen Fellows, the frontman from Sheffield-based 80's post-punk group the Comsat Angels, about the reissue of four of their albums in double CD editions
Hugh Cornwell
Ex-Strangler and now established solo artist Hugh Cornwell is about to release a solo 'best of' album, 'The Fall and Rise of', and will be playing an acoustic tour in November around the lesser-known parts of the UK. Denzil Watson speaks to him about the album, tour and his former band
Sleaford Mods
Denzil Watson talks to controversial post-punk/hip hop duo Sleaford Mods about their rise, working with the Prodigy and their plans for the future
Stranglers
Denzil Watson talks to legendary Stranglers bassist Jean-Jacques Burnel about his band's colourful career, their forty year history and plans for their forthcoming UK tour
Gogol Bordello
Denzil Watson speaks to Eugene Hutz, the frontman with Gogol Bordello, about his group's theatrical stage shows and their forthcoming European Winter tour
Phil Parfitt
Phil Parfitt, the front man with underrated late 80's indie act the Perfect Disaster, speaks to Denzil Watson about his former band and 'Phil Parfitt and Friends', his new album and first release in twenty years
William Ryan Fritch
Denzil Watson speaks to Henry Dartnall from much acclaimed Leicestershire-based post-punk trio the Young Knives about their fourth album 'Sick Octave', which has been released after an extensive Kickstarter campaign
Luke Haines
Ex-front man with the Auteurs and Black Box Recorder Luke Haines speaks to Denzil Watson about his fifth solo album ' Rock and Roll Animals', a concept record for adults and children
Undertones
Denzil Watson speaks to John O' Neill, the guitarist and main songwriter with influential late 70's/early 80's punk/new wave band the Undertones, about his band's career and their latest compilation album
Stranglers
Denzil Watson speaks to Stranglers co-front-man and guitarist Baz Warne about both the past, its recent tour and also the future of his influential group
Richard Hawley
Much acclaimed singer-songwriter Richard Hawley speaks to Denzil Watson about his recent ‘Standing at the Sky's Edge’, and the influence of his native Sheffield on his music
Patrick Duff
In the second part of his interview with Strangelove's Patrick Duff, Denzil Watson speaks to him about the hard times he suffered after the break-up of his short-lived band Moon, and his now successful solo career
Patrick Duff
In the first part of a two part interview, Bristol-band singer-songwriter Patrick Duff talks about to Denzil Watson about his tormented, but seminal 1990's alternative rock act, Strangelove
Magazine
Howard Devoto, the front man with Magazine, speaks to Denzil Watson about 'No Thyself', his reformed band's first album in twenty eight years, and touring
Undertones
Denzil Watson speaks to bassist Michael Bradley from Northern Ireland punk pioneers and Peel favourites, the Undertones, about his band's long history and their just released double CD compilation album, 'True Confessions'
Jon Windle
The former front man with much acclaimed Sheffield band Little Man Tate, Jon Windle retired from making music last year, but is now back with his debut solo album. He talks to Denzil Watson about why he had decided to return to the limelight
Chris Olley
Former Six By Seven frontman recently released his debut solo album, 'A Streetcar Named Disaster'. Denzil Watson talks to him about life after Six By Seven, the new album and selling effects pedals to the Arctic Monkeys
That Petrol Emotion
At a show in Nottingham, Denzil Watson speaks to vocalist Steve Mack and guitarist Raymond Gorman from 80s angular guitar pop outfit That Petrol Emotion about their critically acclaimed band and its recent reformation after an absence of nearly fifteen years
Cabaret Voltaire
Denzil Watson speaks to Richard H Kirk from influential Sheffield-based industrial/electronic group Cabaret Voltaire about his band's early years, their involvement with the young Factory Records and the recent return of his group
Magazine
Denzil Watson speaks to Dave Formula, the keyboardist with seminal post punk band Magazine, about their decision to reform for some shows next year for the first time since splitting in 1981
Dead Kennedys
Former Dead Kennedys singer Jello Biafra speaks to Denzil Watson about his spoken word solo shows, Bushism and global capitalism and the demise of his one time band
Reverend and the Makers
With two two Top 20 singles and a Top 10 album behind him, the self-proclaimed Reverend from indie electro rockers Reverend and the Makers speaks to Denzil Watson at a hometown gig in Sheffield about his band's debut album, 'The State of Things', and the the politics of much of his writing