The trajectory that Fairport Convention took in the space of four albums and two years is one of the most remarkable in British popular music. These records contain some of the most storied names not just in British, but world music. From a bunch of school friends setting out to be ‘the British Jefferson Airplane’, …
Embrace have quietly created an admirable body of work without fuss or the internal friction that has dogged so many bands of the era. They were founded by the McNamara brothers, singer Danny and guitarist Richard in 1990 in Baliff Bridge, West Yorkshire. Joined by bassist Steve Firth, drummer Mike Heaton and keyboard player Mickey …
For many, The Wedding Present are the very epitome of indie. Formed in 1985, the group rose to prominence as part of the so-called C86 scene (a free NME cassette that showcased new bands of the era), with their fast-paced jangle-pop and intelligent lyrics by founder and only band constant David Gedge. The group built …
Hailing from Macclesfield, Cheshire, and growing up in Cheadle Hulme, John Mayall had already made a name for himself on the Manchester blues scene before relocating to London in 1963 at the urging of Alexis Korner. He was the founder and bandleader of the Bluesbreakers, which served as a breeding ground for some of the …
Gretchen Peters returns to the UK in May for her final run of shows, following her announcement that she will retire from full-scale touring this year. Speaking about the tour, Gretchen commented: “It’s important to me to have the opportunity to let UK fans know just how much their support has meant to me. I …