The sun is shining for Bob Marley And The Wailers anniversary
The band’s classic album ‘Kaya’ gets a 40th birthday makeover, but the message of love and peace remains the same…
Island Records
Sodajerker presents… Yusuf/Cat Stevens
December 26, 2017 in Features, Interviews
In a recent episode Simon and Brian chat with a true musical icon… the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens…
‘Here I Am’ by Frankie Oliver (Album)
July 18, 2017 in Music
Signed to Island Records during the 90s as a reggae artist, this London cabbie returns with a new soul album…
Interview: Frankie Oliver
June 24, 2017 in Features, Interviews
We meet an aspiring British blues and soul singer who has a not-so-secret past as a 90s reggae artist
Setting…
Interview: The Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan
May 26, 2017 in Features, Interviews
The Irish rock band’s frontwoman speaks candidly about coping with bi-polar disorder and how they wrote their first hit ‘Linger’…
How I wrote ‘Feelin’ Alright?’ by Traffic’s Dave Mason
January 17, 2017 in Features, Interviews
The guitarist, sitar-player and songwriter behind this frequently covered two-chord classic, talks about the song’s willful simplicity and enduring popularity…
Amy Winehouse Foundation launches cover contest
October 31, 2016 in Competitions, News
Fans are invited to recreate classic ‘Back To Black’ songs in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the album’s release…
Interview: Ian Hunter (Part Two)
October 15, 2016 in Features, Interviews
More on the highs and lows of his post-Mott career, and his relationship with three Micks: Ronson, Ralphs and Jones…
Interview: Ian Hunter (Part One)
October 6, 2016 in Features, Interviews
In this first half of a bumper Q&A feature, the Mott The Hoople frontman and glam rock legend reveals all…
Interview: John Newman
October 16, 2015 in Features, Interviews
His unique brand of northern soul may be instantly recognisable, but how is he feeling ahead of album number two?…
Interview: Owl City
July 23, 2015 in Features, Interviews
Minnesotan singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Adam Young explains his approach when creating Owl City’s nature-inspired brand of melodic electronica…
