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‘Stars Tonight’ by Dig Deeper (EP)

May 22, 2017 in Music Reviews

The new EP from Einar, Øystein, Jørgen and Raymond is a welcoming remedy of expansive alt-rock that invites everyone in… Tags: Dig Deeper, Einar Kaupang, Jason Molina, Neil Young, Stars Tonight

The Band marks 40 years of The Last Waltz

October 17, 2016 in News

Four new anniversary editions of the historic final concert, including collector’s edition boxed set featuring never-before-seen Martin Scorsese shooting script… Tags: Ben Fong-Torres, Bob Dylan, David Fricke, Dr John, Emmett Grogan, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Mardik Martin, Martin Scorsese, Muddy Waters, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Rhino Entertainment, Robbie Robertson, Ronnie Hawkins, The Band, The Last Waltz, UMe, Van Morrison, Winterland Theatre

Interview: Drive-By Truckers’ Patterson Hood

September 27, 2016 in Features, Interviews

We chat to the Southern rock songwriter about the band’s latest politically charged album and the importance of protest songs… Tags: Adam's House Cat, Bobby Womack, Clint Eastwood, Curtis Mayfield, Drive By Truckers, George McGovern, Jason Isbell, Marvin Gaye, Matt Patton, Mike Cooley, Neil Young, Patterson Hood, Randy Newman, Shonna Tucker, Sound Emporium, Southern rock, Spooner Oldham, Tom T. Hall

Kim Gordon recalls impact of ‘Nevermind’

September 23, 2016 in News

25 years on from the release of Nirvana’s groundbreaking album, alt-rock icon Kim Gordon discusses the factors behind it’s success… Tags: Bush, Dangerous, Dinosaur Jr, Kim Gordon, Kurt Cobain, Lollapalooza, Michael Jackson, Neil Young, Nevermind, Sonic Youth

EXCLUSIVE! ‘Falling Over’ by Famous October

July 4, 2016 in News

Our first exclusive of the week is a gentle and delicate folk number courtesy of a superb Switzerland-based indie-folk duo… Tags: Falling Over, Famous October, folk, Gillian Welch, indie-folk, Jeff Tweedy, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, One Day Baby, Rene Coal Burrell, Sarah Bowman

Interview: Martin Craft

July 1, 2016 in Features, Interviews

We speak to the artist known as M. Craft about how life in the Mojave Desert inspired his latest record… Tags: Alice Coltrane, Dennis Wilson, Empire Of The Sun, Heavenly Recordings, Jarvis Cocker, John Coltrane, M. Craft, Martin Craft, McCoy Tyner, Neil Young, Pappy & Harriet’s, Ravel, Rumer, Seb Rochford

Legendary line-up confirmed for Desert Trip

May 4, 2016 in Events, News

The Stones, Dylan, McCartney, Young, Waters and The Who set to play across one weekend festival in California this October… Tags: Bob Dylan, Coachella, Elliot Roberts, Indio, Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Promise Of The Real, Roger Waters, The Desert Trip, The Rolling Stones, The Who

Neil Young live album coming

April 30, 2016 in News

Legendary Canadian songwriter will release a live album this June which will include songs recorded from his tour last year… Tags: Buffalo Springfield, Earth, I Won't Quit, Neil Young, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Monsanto Years

Sodajerker presents… Ben Watt

April 28, 2016 in Features, Interviews

Our podcasters chat with one half of alt-pop duo Everything But The Girl about his new album and eclectic career… Tags: Ben Watt, Bernard Butler, Carole King, Crazy Horse, Everything But The Girl, Neil Young, Paul Simon, Pentangle, Romany Bain, Roy Harper, Tommy Watt, Vic Godard, Vic Godard & Subway Sect

Interview: The Heavy

April 9, 2016 in Features, Interviews

We meet the genre-blending rock band’s main songwriters, singer Kelvin Swaby and guitarist Dan Taylor, from our neighbouring city, Bath… Tags: Al Green, Big Chill House, Chris Ellul, Dan Taylor, ESG, Geoff Barrow, Kelvin Swaby, Neil Young, Ninja Tune, Portishead, Spencer Page, State Of Art, The Heavy, The Kinks, Van Morrison, Willie Mitchell

Interview: HOLY HOLY’s Oscar Dawson

November 19, 2015 in Features, Interviews

We get to know the Aussie guitarist and talk about the songwriting partnership behind this rock band’s exceptional debut album… Tags: Brian Eno, Crazy Horse, HOLY HOLY, Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin, Matt Redlich, Neil Young, Neil Young And Crazy Horse, Oscar Dawson, Queen, Radiohead, Ryan Strathrie, Timothy Carroll, Wilco

Stars come out for 24-hour climate change telecast

November 13, 2015 in News

Elton John, Mumford & Sons, Florence & The Machine, Joss Stone, Pharrell and many more appear on Al Gore’s ‘Live… Tags: Bon Jovi, Duran Duran, Elton John, Fall Out Boy, Florence & The Machine, Hozier, Joss Stone & Dave Stewart, Mumford & Sons, Neil Young, Pharrell, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Vance Joy, Walk The Moon

Live review: Mercury Rev at Trinity Centre, Bristol (5 Oct ’15)

October 12, 2015 in Events

A career-spanning set of atmospheric dream pop seamlessly balanced old favourites with songs from latest record ‘The Light In You’… Tags: Bella Union, Holly Macve, Jesse Chandler, Jonathan Donahue, Mercury Rev, Neil Young

Blitzen Trapper 'All Across This Land' album cover

‘All Across This Land’ by Blitzen Trapper (Album)

September 30, 2015 in Music Reviews

A whole album of radio-friendly country rock is the last thing that you might expect from these former eclectic experimentalists… Tags: Blitzen Trapper, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Earley, Lojinx, Neil Young, Tom Petty

Line-up for Neil Young benefit shows revealed

September 15, 2015 in Events, News

St Vincent, Dixie Chicks and Ryan Adams are among those who’ll play the annual Bridge School Benefit Concert next month… Tags: benefit, Bridge School, charity, Dixie Chicks, fundraiser, Gary Clarke Jr, Mountain View, Neil Young, Nils Lofgren, Ryan Adams, Sheryl Crow, Spoon, St Vincent

SongDoor songwriting contest opens for entry

April 29, 2015 in Competitions, News

The SongDoor 2015 International Songwriting Competition is now open for submissions, with awards being given to entrants across six categories… Tags: 16 Ton Studio, Alvarez, Bill Shore, Britney Spears, Broadjam, Dennis Winters, Garth Brooks, Hudson Henry, Jason Blume, Joe Beck, Justin Timberlake, MasterWriter, Nancy Moran, Neil Young, Robin Frederick, SongDoor, SongU, songwriting competition, songwriting contest, Steve Avedis, The Fray, Tony Zotta, Train, Vince Gill

For The Road by Sukh (Single)

April 16, 2015 in Music Reviews

The youthful Mancunian songwriter Sukh saves lives by day and writes folk in the vein of Cat Stevens by night… Tags: Cat Stevens, Donovan, folk, For The Road, Neil Young, Sukh

Interview: Grant Nicholas

March 24, 2015 in Features, Interviews

Feeder’s Grant Nicholas discusses his solo career, the freedom it affords his songwriting and what it means for his band… Tags: Black Sabbath, Feeder, Fleetwood Mac, Grant Nicholas, John Lennon, Johnny Cash, Neil Young, Nick Cave, Nick Drake, Ozzy Osbourne, Popping Candy Records, Simon & Garfunkel, Taka Hirose, Tom Petty

The Holding by Hillström & Billy (Single)

March 1, 2015 in Music Reviews

Once a solo effort and now a sprawling musical collective, Hillström & Billy have captured something magical on ‘The Holding’… Tags: Hillström & Billy, Jim James, My Morning Jacket, Neil Young, Peter Hillström

Songs From The Hive by Brian Dunne (Album)

February 26, 2015 in Music Reviews

‘Songs From The Hive’s’ catchy songwriting sees youthful New York songwriter Brian Dunne making a bid for the big league… Tags: Americana, Brian Dune, country, Hank Williams, Neil Young, Ryan Adams, Songs From The Hive

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