Interview: Scarlet
Scarlet Words: Gary Lambert Photos: Gaz Jones Picture the scene: you are in an up-and-coming rock band preparing to release your EP with a big gig in your hometown (ish) the next night. Do you: 1. Chill out with friends and family and relax? 2. Get the band into the studio and run through tomorrow’s … Continue reading
Interview: Amber Run
Amber Run It is no secret that we here at Popped Music HQ have been fans of these somewhat cheeky chappies for quite some time now. We’re even headed off to see them on their Communion New Faces* tour this weekend and then again on Tuesday for more fun. We can never get enough. Then … Continue reading
Interview: Prides
Prides A band I discovered thanks to BBC Introducing and caught them when they headlined the BBC Introducing stage at Leeds festival this year. They impressed and so when I saw they were visiting Liverpool I put in a request for a little face to face time with Lewis, Callum and Stewart and they very … Continue reading
Interview: Lucy Rose
Lucy Rose She might not have a record to promote right now but singer songwriter Lucy Rose is still keeping her fans busy by throwing them a few shows in support of Oxjam. Lucy will play at the Arts Club in association with Oxjam Liverpool Takeover on October 16th and then will play a show … Continue reading
Interview: Cut Ribbons
Cut Ribbons Welsh band Cut Ribbons are about to unleash their EP Sail on 20th October. Having spent a good amount of time both in the studio and out on the road this year the band are racking up fans like no one’s business. Popped has caught up with them ahead of their release for … Continue reading
Interview: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
BRMC So a few weeks ago I had the pleasure of officially meeting BRMC’s Robert Levon Been. I was quite nervous and despite several people telling me I would be in safe hands (so to speak) I was still a bit apprehensive as I made my way up the ridiculous spiral staircase and into the … Continue reading
Introducing: Lloyd Yates – Bring Back The Life
Lloyd Yates Lloyd Yates… a name I’m sure you’re going to hear a lot more of over the coming months and years. When you hear this track you’ll know exactly why – even if it’s not to your taste, I think there’s potential here for a Marmite effect but personally, unlike actual Marmite, this I … Continue reading
Interview: Hatcham Social
Hatcham Social So, I find myself in Liverpool for this one, my old stomping ground, and the venue, The Magnet, is pretty much as I remember, sadly smells n all! The poster reads; Doors 7PM yet as I stand there, with other people, at 7.15, the doors are firmly closed. A quick call later and … Continue reading
Interview: Sam Bradley
Sam Bradley I was introduced to Sam’s music last year by a friend who knew how much I loved Marcus Foster. Turns out these guys are friends, friends who happen to share a pretty cool talent when it comes to singing and song writing. It has been a pleasure to get to listen to his … Continue reading
Interview: Marcus Foster
Marcus Foster So it was a very wet and rainy weekend and we spend some of it watching Marcus Foster play (admittedly this is fast becoming a favourite past time of mine, it’s such a unique experience). Firstly we watched him play a VERY very hot sweaty venue in Shepherds Bush ( apparently this place … Continue reading
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