David McNamee


Interviews


Mates Of State - Interview

Mates Of State

Mates of State have had the surprise indie hit of the summer with the re-release of their 2000 debut album , 'My Solo Project'. David McNamee chats to husband-and-wife team , Kori Gardner and Jason Hammell, about dream analysis and computer games


Lisa Germano - Interview

Lisa Germano

Former 4AD star Lisa Germano has not released an album for the last five years, but is now back with a new record 'Lullaby for Liquid Pig' and also 'Best of' and rarities compilations. David McNamee talks to her about her comeback


Cabaret Voltaire - Interview

Cabaret Voltaire

One of the most important bands of the late 70's, Cabaret Voltaire were a massive influence on both Joy Division and Nine Inch Nails with their unique brand of electro punk. Guitarist Richard H. Kirk talks to David McNamee about their unique legacy


Metallica - Interview

Metallica

Psychedelia act Oneida have just put out their fourth album, 'Each One Teach One' on CD, having initially given it a vinyl release only. David McNamee speaks to frontman, Fat Bobby, about the album


Kawabata Makoto - Interview

Kawabata Makoto

Frontman and guitarist with the extraordinaary psychedelic Japanese group, the Acid Mother's Temple, Kawabata Makoto has just released a solo album 'Infinite Love'. He speaks to David McNamee about it and his focus on music

More Interviews

Nirvana

Hefner - Interview Hefner

Twist - Interview Twist

Six By Seven - Interview Six By Seven

Fatomas - Interview Fatomas

Ash - Interview Ash








Live Reviews


Rollins Band - Live at Dudley JBs

Mark Lanegan

Former Screaming Trees star Mark Lanegan and stoner group Masters of Reality toured Britain together in December. David McNamee describes a disappointing show in Wolverhampton.


Mark Lanegan - Live at the Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall

Mark Lanegan

Former Screaming Trees star Mark Lanegan and stoner group Masters of Reality toured Britain together in December. David McNamee describes a disappointing show in Wolverhampton.

More Live Reviews

Mercury Rev - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall Mercury Rev - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall

Mogwai - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall Mogwai - Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall

Monster Magnet - Wolverhampton Civic Hall Monster Magnet - Wolverhampton Civic Hall

Cousteau - Birmingham Academy Cousteau - Birmingham Academy

Miscellaneous - Dudley JB's Wolverhampton Miscellaneous - Dudley JB's Wolverhampton








Features


Trembling Blue Stars - A Certain Blue Light

Trembling Blue Stars

The Trembling Blue Stars are about to consolidate their position "as The Great Nineties Pop Band That Never Happened’ with a Best Of or Greatest Near-Hits. David McNamee looks back over their career and finds an odd resemblance in it to Kylie Minogue's


Michael J Sheehy - No Longer  My Concern

Michael J Sheehy

Former Dream City Film Club frontman Michael J. Sheehy recently returned with a second solo record, 'No Longer My Concern'. David McNamee profiles his career to date, and the confessional new record

More Features

Fred Frith - Profile Fred Frith - Profile

Miscellaneous - Broken Music : Clawing the Eyes Out of Mona Lisa Miscellaneous - Broken Music : Clawing the Eyes Out of Mona Lisa

Reuber - Profile Reuber - Profile

Sex Pistols - Dread Meets Punk Under Heavy Discipline Sex Pistols - Dread Meets Punk Under Heavy Discipline




Reviews


Paper Chase - Young Bodies Heal Quickly You Know

Paper Chase

Uneasy, abrasive, but spectacular debut offering from the much acclaimed Paper Chase, released originally in 2000, but now available in Europe for the first time


Pastel Vespa - L'anarchie

Pastel Vespa

Camp cover versions of hits by the likes of the Sex Pistols, Thin Lizzy, Chumbawamba, and Alanis Morrissette all done in sunny pop style by girl chanteuse, Pastel Vespa

More Reviews

Suicide - American Supreme Suicide - American Supreme

Xinlisupreme - Murder License Xinlisupreme - Murder License

Dalek - From Filthy Tongues Dalek - From Filthy Tongues

Coph Nia - Holy War Coph Nia - Holy War

Fiver - Here It Comes Fiver - Here It Comes

Faust - Freispiel Faust - Freispiel

Cerberus Shoal - Mr Boy Dog Cerberus Shoal - Mr Boy Dog

Printed Circuit - Reprints Printed Circuit - Reprints

Abaddon Incarnate - Nadir Abaddon Incarnate - Nadir

90 Degrees South - Plans For Travel 90 Degrees South - Plans For Travel