Richard Purden
Alison O'Donnell still singing for all with Belfast album launch
IT IS fair to say that Irish singer-songwriter Alison O'Donnell's world grew bigger during lockdown.
Clare Grogan on her Irish roots, playing Belfast, Father Ted and new Altered Images album
A number of Clare Grogan's most treasured possessions are currently on display at Don't You Forget About Me, a Scottish music exhibition at the British Music Experience in Liverpool.
Bangor-bound Beth Orton 'keeping it simple' on new album Weather Alive
WHEN asking a musician if their new album was written during lockdown it often transpires, even if the lyrics might suggest otherwise, the answer is "No".
Mick Rock: Shooting the 70s and the Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust
KNOWN as 'The Man Who Shot the 70s', legendary photographer Mick Rock played an essential role in framing David Bowie when the music star was still an unknown.
Fiona Whelan Prine: 'What U2 were finding in America, John Prine was discovering in Ireland'
JOHN Prine was the songwriter's songwriter, and it's hard to think of anyone who has won as many plaudits from fellow musicians and contemporaries.
Keeping it Simple: Ahead of Belfast show, Jim Kerr of Simple Minds on 40 years of hits, playing Live Aid and rock rivalries
IT'S a moment Jim Kerr will never forget - walking on stage at the JFK Stadium in Philadelphia in July 1985 for Simple Minds' slot at Live Aid.
Gary Numan on Intruder alert
A SENSE of dealing with his past has given succour to electronic pioneer Gary Numan (64), currently riding the crest of a wave while on tour in support of his 18th studio album Intruder.
Bonham and Bullick getting the tone right
THERE are only a select few guitar players who can achieve the Paul Kossoff tone and it's apparent from the first note of the new Bonham-Bullick album.
Jesse Malin: 'Let's strike while it's hot'
ON the back of his critically acclaimed album Sunset Kids, co-produced by Lucinda Williams, New York rocker Jesse Malin returns with a new double long-player, Sad And Beautiful World, released on Little Steven's Wicked Cool Records.
Sharleen Spiteri talks sexism in the music industry, Texas and Henrik Larsson
AS WELL as releasing a new LP, Texas are marking 30 Years since Southside.