MUDKISS FANZINE

Small Faces [Decca] (all on Sanctuary label)
From the Beginning
Small Faces [Immediate]
Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
v/a - Northern Soul: 20 Original Classics, Volume 2 (Spectrum)
George Harrison - Early Takes, volume 1 (Commercial)

New singles/E.P's reviewed by Chumi Banerjee [Passion Unleashed, Dark, Deep, Heralding, Heartbreak, Dirty And Sweet]
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkimaysingles12.htm

BLOGS:

Liz Lacey: Please Excuse Elizabeth From Doing Punk Rock!

http://www.mudkiss.com/lizpunk.htm

MARCH/APRIL

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:05:00 +0000

Photo: Melissa Etheridge by Mel

February soon swept by, I had a lovely short break, where I indulged in a little trip to Venice, partaking in a spot of sight seeing and a ride in a Gondola, amongst other things. Back in the bosses seat and catching up with the website once more....keep us in your favourites and follow closely you never know where we might lead you....

March was a round of whirlwind shows, photographing some brilliant bands, amongst those were singer/songwriter Jordan Reyne in Bolton, a wonderful photography experience. March was tinged with some sadness, as we learnt that Wigan band The Adjusters were hanging up their guitars and splitting in different directions, still good mates but wanting to do different stuff. We caught their last show in Wigan for a rousing finale and I grabbed two of the Guys for a photoshoot at an abandoned housing estate. Watch out for singer Ash as his tattooing is going to be even more extreme in the coming months...and we have been promised an exclusive on what they do next!

April saw us planning a Mudkiss Music Showcase event, at The Railway Venue in Bolton, scheduled for Friday Oct 5th, we''ll have more news closer to the time. We aim to have three very diverse bands playing and all will be revealed in the course of time. It was also another month of fantastic shows, we've hardly had time to draw breath.

The Mudkiss book is out and is selling pretty well so far - the book is published by lulu.com and is a non profit book. It features most of the interviews from 2011 - in total 67 and you can buy it here for £12.00 & p&p : http://www.lulu.com/shop/melanie-smith/mudkiss-interviews-2011/paperback/product-20090883.html

So now feast your eyes on our multi genre musical [indie, country, metal, rockabilly, rock and punk] updates from March & April below:

Mel [Editor/photographer]

INTERVIEWS:

Lost Prophets: We Love What We Do - Interview By Oliver Urwin

http://www.mudkiss.com/lostprophetsinterview.htm

Blind Atlas: Like Honey To A Bear, Watch It Drip, Can't Keep Away - Interview By Chumki Banerjee

http://www.mudkiss.com/blindatlasinterview.htm

The Last Party: Bringing A Thousand Smiles - Interview By Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/thelastpartyinterview.htm

Wolfcrusher: Europe...Or Andrew Lloyd Webber - Interview By Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/wolfcrusherinterview.htm

Anthony Pedone: [Writer/Film-maker/visionary & more] Prison, Punk, And Filming - Interview By Liz Lacey

http://www.mudkiss.com/anthonypedoneinterview.htm

Honningbarna: A Family Dinner WIth The Honeychildren? ...."Ah Faen" - Interview By Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/honningbarnainterview.htm

Ian McNabb: We're Running On Ancient Energy - Interview by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/ianmcnabbinterview2.htm

The Icarus Line: [Joe Cardamone] Still On The Lash And Living The Wildlife?

http://www.mudkiss.com/joecardamoneinterview.htm

Lindi Ortega: Behind The Veil - Interview byPhil King / Shay Rowan

http://www.mudkiss.com/lindiortegainterview.htm

The Computers: Music Is Dead - Interview by Callum Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/thecomputersinterview.htm

Furious: Rage Against The Machine, Take Elton John For A Slide On Their 'Duck Arse' Ride - Interview By Chumki Banerjee

http://www.mudkiss.com/furiousinterview.htm

Jaz Coleman: [Killing Joke] Still Alive And Altogether - Interview By Teddie Dahlin

http://www.mudkiss.com/jazcolemaninterview.htm

Mary O' Meara: [Author] Between The Lines - Interview By Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/maryomearainterview.htm

SHOWS:

Lost Prophets/ Modestep @ Manchester Academy 1 20/04/12

The Miserable Rich / Arthur Rigby & The Baskervylles / Stephen Langstaff @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester 20/04/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/miserablerichlive2012.htm

The Jim Jones Revue/ Y Niwl @ 53 Degrees, Preston 19/04/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/jimjonesrevuepreston.htm

Emilie Autumn 'Fight Like A Girl' Tour - HMV Ritz, Manchester 14/04/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/emilieautumnlive2012.htm

Cast @ HMV Ritz, Manchester 07/04/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/castlive.htm

Those Darlings/ The Calimocho Club/ Tall For Jockeys/ White Vinyl/ @ The Ruby Lounge 03/04/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/thosedarlinslive.htm

2:54 / Palma Violets @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester

http://www.mudkiss.com/254livethedeafinstitute.htm

The Rifles/ Daystar @ HMV Ritz 30/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/therifleslive.htm

Ian McNabb @ Manchester Academy 31/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/ianmcnabbshowreview.htm

Feist @ Manchester Apollo 26/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/feistlive.htm

Sharks/Crowns/Throwing Things @ The Star & Garter, Manchester 29/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/zuluthebandlive.htm

Zulu @ TheVictoria Pub, Dalston, London 30/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/zuluthebandlive.htm

Jordan Reyne @ The Railway Pub, Bolton 09/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/jordanreynelive.htm

The Adjusters [Last Show] @ The Boulevard, Wigan 16/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/theadjusterlastshow.htm

Wasted Life @ The Box, Crewe 10/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/wastedlifelive.htm

Killing Joke/The Icarus Line/ The Crying Spell @ Manchester Academy 10/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/killingjokelive.htm

The Stranglers/The Popes/Mike Marlin @ Liverpool Academy 05/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/thestranglerslive.htm

Jenny Lindfors/Rachel Wright/ Seamus McLouglin @ The Castle, Manchester 07/03/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/jennylindforslive.htm

Sleigh Bells / Charli XCX @ Manchester Academy 2 - 02/03/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/sleighbellslive.htm

Spector @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester 18/02/2012 http://www.mudkiss.com/spectorlivereview.htm

Pulled Apart By Horses/The Computers @ Manchester Club Academy, 17/02/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/pulledapartreview.htm

EVENTS:

'Thirty One” charity album launch for CALM (The Campaign Against Living Miserably) @ The Band On The Wall, Manchester 13/02/12 - Reporting by Callum Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/thirtyonealbum.htm

FEATURES:

Liz Lacey Blog: Confessions Of An Easter Bunny

http://www.mudkiss.com/easterbunny.htm

Liz Lacey: Do You Kindle?

http://www.mudkiss.com/doyoukindle.htm

NEW MUSIC REVIEWS:

APRIL ALBUM REVIEWS: A MIXED BAG FROM CALLUM/ JOSH/ PHIL

Jack White- Blunderbuss
Villa Rise - Wastelands EP
Rusty Bear – Source To Sea
De La Soul – Plug 1 & Plug 2 First Serve
Mike Snow – Happy To You
I Like Trains – The Shallows
Dead City Ruins - Midnight Killer
Elysian – Wires of Creation

A Multi - Cultural Mesh Of April Albums by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysaprilalbums.htm

April album of the month: Ian McNabb: Little Episodes

http://www.mudkiss.com/ianmcnabbalbumreview.htm

March Album Reviews: by Phil, Josh, Callum

Paul Weller, Twilight Hotel, T- Rex, La Sera, Lost Prophets, Baddies, The Magnificent

http://www.mudkiss.com/marchalbumreviews.htm

Chumki singles/E.P Reviews for March

http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkimarch12.htm

Andy's March Re-Issues Dio: Holy Diver/The Last In Line/ Sacred Heart

http://www.mudkiss.com/reissuesofthemonthmarch.htm

Andy's Retro Album reviews for March: The Stranglers, Killing Joke, The Albion Band, The Wedding Present, Sinead O'Connor

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysmarchretroalbums.htm

Andy's Album of the Month - Van Halen A Different Kind of Truth

http://www.mudkiss.com/vanhalenalbumreview.htm

BOOKS:

Den Browne's Spring 2012 Books Round Up

http://www.mudkiss.com/denbrownesspringbooks.htm

Wilko Johnson with Zoe Howe: Looking Back at Me
Tim Mitchell: Sonic Transmission: story of Television
Clinton Heylin: No More Sad Refrains: the life and times of Sandy Denny
Crystal Zevon: I'll Sleep When I'm Dead - the dirty life and hard times of Warren Zevon
Neil Taylor: Document and Witness - an intimate history of Rough Trade
Tom Doyle: Glamour Chase - the maverick life of Billy Mackenzie
Polly Marshall: The God of Hellfire - the crazy life and times of Arthur Brown

JAN / FEB

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:45:00 +0000

Feast your eyes on the latest photoshoot Mel conducted with the corsetted Ladies of the band 'Dressing For Pleasure'.

Well Happy New Year, are you sick of hearing that old worn out message yet - I know I am. Anyway moving swifty along its on with the Mudkiss show. We made it into 2012, and we have a few things up our sleeves, which we will write about as and when it happens, but for now check out what delights we have been preparing for you since our two week break. There will be a lot more as soon as we can catch up, we have an inbox bursting with new albums, press releases and shows. 2012 looks to be pretty exciting and busy.

INTERVIEWS:

thePictureshow: Karaoke With David Guest Under The Crying Tree That Never Sleeps? - Interview By Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/thepictureshowinterview.htm

Those Darlins: [Jessi] Heading To The UK In A Flurry Of Excitement, Pantie Throwing, Orgasms And...Wiffleball? Interview By Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/thosedarlinsinterview.htm

The Spires: Pretentious Or Fray Bentos?..The Lucid Abstractions Of Spires - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/spiresinterview.htm

Straylings: The Unravelling Of The Straylings - Interview By Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/straylingsinterview.htm

Ricky Warwick: [Thin Lizzy Frontman] 12 Months on - You'r Still Only As Good As Your Last Gig - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/rickywarwickinterview.htm

Mike Bee: [The Phoenix Experiment] Time To Step Into The Light - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/tpeinterview.htm

Gaye Black: Much More Than A One Chord Wonder Interview By Jeffrey Munday

http://www.mudkiss.com/gayeblackinterview.htm

Samara Kain: [Gasoline Thrill] Fuelled By The High Energy Ride - Interview By Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/gasolinethrillinterview.htm

Anne Pigalle: L'âme érotique [The Erotic Soul] interview by Teddie Dahlin

http://www.mudkiss.com/annepigalleinterview.htm

Dressing For Pleasure: Its My Pleasure - Interview by Mel

[An exclusive first interview& photoshoot with the band]

http://www.mudkiss.com/dressingforpleasure.htm

Enter Shikari: Shikari Mate....Shikari, Standing Like Eco Statues - Interview by Callum Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/entershikariinterview.htm

Chris Ward: [Playwright] Breaking Boundaries - Interview by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/chriswardinterview.htm

LIVE SHOWS:

Melissa Etheridge @ Manchester Apollo 16/02/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/melissaetheridgereview.htm

The Black Keys /Band Of Skulls @ Manchester Apollo 07/02/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/theblackkeyslive.htm

Wild Flag @ Sound Control, Manchester 31/1/2012 - Review by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/wildflaglive.htm

The Maccabees/Trailer Trash Tracys @ HMV Ritz, Manchester 28/01/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/themaccabeeslive.htm

Adam Ant & The Good, The Mad, & The Lovely Posse @ 53 Degrees, Preston 20/01/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/adamantreviewpreston.htm

Gasoline Thrill/Casino 13 @ The Railway Venue, Bolton 12/01/12

http://www.mudkiss.com/gasolinethrillreview.htm

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Blank Generation: A Collection Of Origional Punk Posters - Preview Night 26/01/12 with Jeff Munday and Lorraine Reeves.

http://www.mudkiss.com/punkposterexhibition.htm

Coronation Street 1968 –“The Wedding of Dennis & Jenny” @ The Lass O’Gowrie, Manchester 14/01/12 – Review by Shay Rowan

http://www.mudkiss.com/coronationstreetreview.htm

NEW MUSIC REVIEWS: JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2012

Andy's Anti- Brits Extreme Album Reveiws For February

Veil of Maya - Eclipse
Zulu - Way of the Zulu EP
Therapy? - A Brief Crack of Light
Kellar - Beloved Dean of Magic
PanzerBastard - Gods, Thugs and Madmen EP
Bloodloss - The Struggle

http://www.mudkiss.com/andyfebextremealbums.htm

February Albums: Variety is the spice of life

Young Guns – Bones
Lambchop – Mr M
Ringo Starr – Ringo 2012
Those Darlins – ‘Screws Get Loose’
Nada Surf - ‘The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy’
The Ting Tings - Sounds From Nowheresville
Pulled Apart By Horses- Tough Love
Tribes- Baby
Mark Mulholland – The Cactus and the Dragon
Frantic Chant – Oscillator
The Maccabees – Given to the Wild

http://www.mudkiss.com/albumsfeb2012.htm

DEN'S FEBRUARY REVIEWS: THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS

The Pieces - Pretty Crazy ep
Minor Mine - Where They Go
PAS - Flanked by Women and Pumpkins

http://www.mudkiss.com/denjan12.htm

FEBRUARY

Album of the month: Exile Parade - Hit The Zoo by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/exileparadealbumreview.htm

JANUARY

January down with the Kidz reviews: by the younger elements of Mudkiss:

Black Belles
Summer Camp
Anne Pigalle
Dear Reader
The Dustaphonics
Iarla O’Lionard
Feist
Amy Winehouse
Laura Gibson
12 Dirty Bullets

http://www.mudkiss.com/jankidzalbums.htm

Round Tuit Issue One: (as in – I’ll write some reviews when I get a round tuit.....)Lee McFadden

Vic Godard & Subway Sect
Phil Martin
19 Forevva
The Gallantiers
The Playmakers

http://www.mudkiss.com/leejanreviews12.htm

Chumki Banerjee's MAMMOTH singles & E.P reviews

http://www.mudkiss.com/chunkisinglesjan2012.htm

A couple of albums from Chunki Banerjee

http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkijanalbums2012.htm

The Electric Stars
The Gorillaz
Mary Black

Andy's Extreme Album Reviews - January 2012

Sanguine
Holy
Death Pedals
Gone Til Winter
Basick Records Sampler
Gasoline Thrill

http://www.mudkiss.com/andyjanalbums2012.htm

Andy's album of the Month: Enter Shikari: A Flash Of Flood Colour

http://www.mudkiss.com/entershikarialbumreview.htm

FEATURES:

Liz Lacey: Be My Valentine?

http://www.mudkiss.com/valentinesday.htm

Liz Lacey: Happy New Year 2012

http://www.mudkiss.com/happynewyear2012.htm

A Year In Review 2011 By Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/reviewof2011.htm

NOV / DEC

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:05:00 +0000

Hi Folks, Mel at the helm....its been another rocking year but as we slowly work our way towards the festive season we hope things will start to slow down a little. Although the gig circuit is still proving to be pretty lively, and we are hoping to see amongst others The Miserable Rich, Girls, Opeth, Kvelertak, The Darkness, Anna Calvi, EMA, Zola Jezus, plus more...

We hope to catch one or two bands before the Christmas shut down but we are looking at taking a two week break for the holidays, to re charge our batteries, then resume service in the New Year. We've all worked exceptionally hard this year and I'd like to thank each and every one of you for everything you have contributed to our little piece of the internet, for the dedication, loyalty and most of all your friendships.

I'd like to say a special thanks to Les Glover for his Alice Cooper review in November and may he write many more for us. I'd like to welcome Liz Lacey from Liverpool to our team, we are hoping that she is going to be producing a monthly column of interesting pieces...watch this space. Also Emily Church, who comes from the now defunct wonderful Bubblegum Slut Magazine, she is keen to write some stuff for us.

We have some new interviews planned - but as usual if we talk about it - then it doesn't happen.

Next year we look forward to seeing our cover band Earth prayer featured in Classic Rock Magazine, local bands Exile Parade & Kindest Of Thieves début album releases in the new year. I hope to start on the Annual Interview book which will feature selected interviews from 2011, there have been so many this year, that I am going to have to be a bit selective in the book or it'll be far too expensive to produce. I think we must be hitting 75 this month, a record breaker so far for us. I've absolutely loved all the photographic opportunity's which have come my way this year, in recent weeks I shot some cracking musicians The Specials, New York Dolls and Alice Cooper, all legends in their own fields, plus newer female musicians Nerina Pallot and The Pierces.

INTERVIEWS:

Sel Balamir: [AMPLIFIER] A 2nd Album From Amplifier Within A Year, Opportunity Surely Knocks - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/selbalamirinterview.htm

Erlend Hjelvik: [Kvelertak] God Only Knows Where We'd All Be Without Kvelertak - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/erlendhejelvikinterview.htm

James De Malpaquet [The Miserable Rich] And The Mercury Award Winner for 2012 is.... - interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/miserablerichinterview.htm

Roadent: Hardened Road Warrior Or Refined Cultural Philosopher? - Interview by Teddie Dahlin

http://www.mudkiss.com/roadentinterview.htm

Madam: [Sukie Smith] 'There Is A Reason This Band Is Called Madam'- Interview by Lee McFadden

http://www.mudkiss.com/madaminterview.htm

Peter Gravelle: The Kodick Years - Interview by Teddie Dahlin

http://www.mudkiss.com/petergravelleinterview.htm

SHOWS:

Adam Ant @ an appreciation & review from HMV Ritz Manchester 14/12/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/adamantreview.htm

The Rainband/ The Rubys/ Rowetta @ HMV Ritz, Manchester 18/12/2011

http://www.mudkiss.com/rainbandlive.htm

The Last Party @ Night & Day Cafe, Manchester – 16/12/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thelastpartylive.htm

“Are We Strangers Now?”: Featuring Rae Morris, Christopher Eatough and Stefan Melbourne @ The Castle Hotel, Manchester (06/12/11)

http://www.mudkiss.com/raemorrislive.htm

12 Dirty Bullets @ The Roadhouse, Manchester 08/12/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/12dirtybulletslive.htm

The Bitter Springs/Terry Edwards/Fishwife’s Broadside @ St Paul’s Church, Brentford 03/12/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/bitterspringslive.htm

Spires/ Incassum/ Sworn To Oath @ Alter Ego, Manchester - 04/12/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/spiresincassumlivereview.htm

Justice Tonight in Manchester with Mick Jones/ Pete Wylie / The Farm/ Stone Roses @ HMV Ritz 02/12/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/justicetonightmanchester.htm

Zola Jesus / EMA @Manchester Academy 24/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/zolajesuslive.htm

Kvelertak @ The Roadhouse, Manchester 25/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/kvertleklive.htm

Wednesday 13/ Michael Monroe Band/ Crash Diet @ HMV Ritz, Manchester 25/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/wednesday13live.htm

Hyde & Beast @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester 17/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/hydebeastlive.htm

Motorhead/ Anti-Nowhere League/ UK Subs 18/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/motorheadlive.htm

Anna Calvi /Halloween, Alaska @ Manchester Cathedral 14/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/annacalvilive.htm

The Darkness / Foxy Shazam @ Manchester Academy 13/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thedarknesslive.htm

Opeth/ Pain Of Salvation @ Manchester Academy 11/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/opethmanchesteracademy.htm

Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks / Girls @ HMV Ritz, Manchester10/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/girlsstephenmalkmuslive.htm

Karima Francis @ The Mad Ferret 05/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/karimafrancisreview.htm

Benjamin Francis Leftwich & special guests @ Mojo, Liverpool 01/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/benjaminleftwichreview.htm

The Specials/Stone Foundation/By The Rivers @ Manchester Apollo 15/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thespecialsinmanchester.htm

Baxter Dury @ The Ruby lounge, Manchester 01/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/baxterdurylive.htm

The Miserable Rich /Albaster DePlume / Golden Fable @ St Phillips Church, Salford 03/11/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/themiserablerichlive.htm

AliceCooper / New York Dolls @ Manchester Apollo 30/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/alicecoopermanchester.htm

Band Of Holy Joy & Special Guests - SImon Morgan & Bitter Springs 29/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/holyjoybrentford.htm

NEW MUSIC:

Smith & Burrows - "Funny Looking Angels"

http://www.mudkiss.com/decemberalbumofthemonth.htm

Chumki Banerjee reviews the singles and E.P's for December

http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkidec2011.htm

Last album reviews for 2011

http://www.mudkiss.com/decemberreviews2011.htm

The Spits - V
The Loaded Dice – Hindsight Of A Brand New Soul : Halo Of Fireflies
Andrew Jackson – Feral Familiar
Noel Gallagher – High Flying Birds
Florence And The Machine - Ceremonials
The Bitter Springs EP - Snowflakes In June

Andy's top ten albums of 2011

http://www.mudkiss.com/andytop10albums2011.htm

ANDY'S EUROZONE CRISIS ALBUM REVIEWS FOR NOVEMBER

http://www.mudkiss.com/andynovemberalbums.htm

Nine Covens – On the Coming of Darkness
Wounded Lion – IVXLCDM
Elvis Costello and the Imposters – The Return of the Spectacular Spinning Songbook – De Luxe Box Set
Blotted Science – The Animation of Entomology
Eleanor Friedberger – Last Summer
thePICTURESHOW - music for FILM

Queen Of The Winter Carnival - review by Den Browne

http://www.mudkiss.com/gretchenseichristreview.htm

Chumki's mammoth Singles and E.P'S Reviews

http://www.mudkiss.com/singlesnov2011.htm

FEATURES/EVENTS/REPORTS:

Carsons: North Manchester's Premier Live Music Venue - report by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/carsonsbar.htm

Liz Lacey: My DIY guide to staying sane at Christmas

http://www.mudkiss.com/christmasrant.htm

Liz Lacey: Palace Of Dream Switch Of Your Mobile

http://www.mudkiss.com/palaceofdreams.htm

SEPT/OCT

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:05:00 +0000

Sam Millar photo by Mel

After a hectic Summer, the Mudkiss team are relaxing, putting their feet up and looking forward to a quiet introduction to Autumn. Like hell they are!!

Festival season is far from over, we have new boy Callum at Leeds Festival this weekend. Assuming he stays sober enough, a review of Friday’s activities including headliners Muse playing the whole of their “Origin Of Symmetry” album will be forthcoming.

Mel and Andy are covering The Rochdale Feelgood Festival, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Fun Lovin Criminals (Watch out Huey, Mel has her photographic eye on you!!) Badly Drawn Boy, Frankie and the Heartstrings, Ellen and the Escapades and Doyle and the Forefathers. Looks like September 3rd will be a busy day for the intrepid two.

http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/news_and_events/events_and_activities_listings/rochdale_feel_good_festival.aspx

Over the same weekend, we’re also going to infiltrate Bingley Music Live where Feeder, The Coral, The Mystery Jets and White Denim are all performing. Keep an eye on the site for more news. www.bingleymusiclive.com

Looking slightly further down the line, especially for the more extreme music fan, The Sophie Festival is taking place on Saturday November 19th at Ashton Town Hall in Tameside, supporting The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, a charity set up after the tragic death of Sophie, killed simply for looking different. The aim of the foundation is to provide educational group-works that will challenge the prejudice and intolerance towards people from alternative subcultures and to campaign to have the UK Hate Crime legislation extended to include people from “alternative subcultures” or “Lifestyle and Dress.” It’s a worthy cause, very dear to the hearts of many music fans and it will be a fantastic day of hard and heavy music. Definitely one for the diary.

On the gig front, we have reviewers out and about for P.J Harvey, The Subways, Anna Calvi, Beirut and You, Me at Six (How did they get in there!!.) We also have reviews and interviews scheduled with Viv Albertine ex of The Slits, LA sleaze rockers The Icarus Line, Alpines and the new face of major label British Heavy Metal, Rise to Remain, who signed with EMI earlier this year.

As if that weren’t enough, we’ll have the usual album and singles reviews including new releases from (love em or hate em, you can’t deny they are BIG) Noel Gallagher and Coldplay.

It’s a chaotic few weeks ahead, but that’s we like it at Mudkiss. Bookmark the Facebook page and the site, especially the preview section where you’ll find updated details of all the latest festivals, tours and releases.

http://www.mudkiss.com/previews.htm

Andy Barnes 01/09/11

Meanwhile over in the photographic corner I've had a couple of interesting shoots, from a young Guy called Sam Millar with the most brilliant 80's hair I've seen in a long time. He also plays in a local band, inspired by his favourite band Darkness. A great photographic day out at Rochdale Feelgood festival, meeting lots of bands and its always such a good vibe here, looking forward to next year. J P Harvey was brilliant but such a shame I was too late for the photo pass, had to content with my point and shoot, which ultimately fails to get that money shot. My jaunt to London in September was such a blast, not only did I have chance to catch up with my co-partner in crime Lorraine but got to meet some lovely people, who are known as the rock band 'Earth Prayer' and shot some of them naked in Regents Park. Heid Jo Hines the singer, who we interviewed earlier in the year has to be one of the most beautiful people [inside and out] I have ever photographed, I guess genes plays a big part in it, her parents are Denny Laine [Moody Blues/Wings] and the Model Jo Jo Hines. It was also one of the funniest shoots I've done to date.

Remember I am available on Fridays and weekends if you want to contact me for prices and ideas.

Mel 18/09/11

LIVE SHOWS:

Brett Anderson @ Manchester Academy 10/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/brettandersonlive.htm

Mike Marlin @ Hoxton Hall, London 28/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/mikemarlinlive.htm

Sanguine: Play Every Show Like It's Your Last - Interview by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/sanguineinterview.htm

Kindest Of Thieves @ The Roadhouse, Manchester 16/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/kindestofthieveslive2011.htm

The Paris Riots @ Deaf Institute, Manchester 08/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/parisriotslive11.htm

You Me At Six @ Music Hall, Aberdeen 10/10/2011

http://www.mudkiss.com/youandmeatsixlive.htm

Nerina Pallot @ Manchester Academy 4/10/2011

http://www.mudkiss.com/nerinapallotlive.htm

The Pierces @ Manchester Academy 09/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thepierceslive.htm

Enter Shiraka/Your Demise/Let Live @ 07/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/entershikarilive.htm

Noah and the Whale/Bahamas @ Manchester Academy 07/10/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/noahandthewhaleacademy.htm

Rise To Remain/The Safety Fire/Bleed from Within @ The Roadhouse, Manchester 25/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/risetoremainlive.htm

Johnny Marr & The Healers @ Night &Day Café, Manchester29/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/johnnymarrlive.htm

The Civil Wars @ Night & Day, Manchester 26/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thecivialwarslive.htm

The Subways/The Computers/The Dancers@ Manchester Academy 2 - 27/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thesubwaysmanchester.htm

All The Young @ Night And Day 24/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/alltheyounglive.htm

Cosmo Jarvis @ Night And Day 27/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/cosmojarvislive.htm

Awolnation @ XOYO, London 14/09/2011

http://www.mudkiss.com/awolnationlive.htm

Eric's launch night: OMD @ Eric's, Liverpool 10/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/omdericsliverpool.htm

Vic Godard And Subway Sect/The Ladykillers/Beatnik Hurricane/Mosheman @ Williamson Tunnels 10/09/2011- By Chumki Banerjee

http://www.mudkiss.com/subwaysectinliverpool.htm

The Great Wilderness @ Day & Night, Manchester 13/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thegreatwilderness.htm

Rochdale Feelgood Festival 03/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/leedsfestival2011.htm

PJ Harvey @ Manchester Apollo 08/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/pjharveylive.htm

Kurt Vile/Woods @ Sound Control, Manchester 05/09/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/kurtvilelive.htm

Leeds Festival 26/08/11- [MUSE / ELBOW / DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 / THE VIEW / FRANK TURNER]

http://www.mudkiss.com/leedsfestival2011.htm

Chad VanGaalen @ Deaf Institute, Manchester 21/08/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/chadvangaalenlive.htm

Ian McNabb @ Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport, Manchester 11/08/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/ianmcnabblive.htm

INTERVIEWS:

Manchester Metal: Part 2 - The bands/gigs/releases/DIY ethic - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/manchestermetalpt2.htm

The Pierces: Our Political View Is That People Should Be More Loving - Interview by Mel & Phil

http://www.mudkiss.com/thepiercesinterview.htm

The Paris Riots: Manchester's New Revolution - Interview by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/parisriotsinterview.htm

Nerina Pallot: 'This Womans Work' - Interview by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/nerinapallotinterview.htm

Manchester Metal: Part 1 - The Scene - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/manchestermetalinterview.htm

TJ & Murphy: Down To Their Underpants - Stripped Bare Without A Fig Leaf

http://www.mudkiss.com/tjandmurphyinterview.htm

Rise To Remain: Giving It All We've Got - Interview by Callum Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/risetoremaininterview.htm

Cosmo Jarvis: Is The World Strange - Or Are We Both Strange? – Interview By Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/cosmojarvisinterview.htm

The Subways: Don't Need Money To Have A Good Time - Interview by Teddie Dahlin

http://www.mudkiss.com/thesubwaysinterview.htm

Daniel Durack: [Thee Savage Kicks] Night Of The Hunters – Interview by Den Browne

http://www.mudkiss.com/theesavagekicksinterview.htm

Kiria: This Is A Love Song – Interview by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/kiriainterview.htm

The Great Wilderness: A Bright Time For The Dark Horses – Interview by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/wildernessinterview.htm

Screaming Females: Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman With A Guitar - Interview/Review by Nige Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/screamingfemales.htm

SaraBeth Tucek: A Journey Out Of The Darkness - Interview by Phil & Shay

http://www.mudkiss.com/sarabethtucekinterview.htm

Elsa Quarsell: All Hail The Domestic Burlesque - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/domesticburlesque.htm

Damon Gough:Badly Misunderstood Boy - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/badlydrawnboyinterview.htm

William Doyle: [Doyle & The Fourfathers] Go West Young Man - Interview by Andy

http://www.mudkiss.com/doyleandthefourfathers.htm

Angelspit [ZooG Von Rock]: Igniting The Imagination – Interview by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/angelspitinterview.htm

Mojo Pin: The New Kidz On The Block - Interview by Callum Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/mojopininterview.htm

Viv Albertine: No Sun, No Sugar, No Alcohol - Interview by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/vivalbertineinterview.htm

Benjamin Francis Leftwich: Pixie Lott With A Pinch Of Salt - Interview by Chumki Banerjee

http://www.mudkiss.com/benjaminfrancisleftwich.htm

Ian McNabb: The Fire Still Burns Inside The Soul - Interview by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/ianmcnabbinterview.htm

MUSIC REVIEWS:

OCTOBER:

Andy's Anti Establishment October albums

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysoctalbums.htm

The Cubicle - It Ain’t Human
Flashguns – Passions of a Different Kind
dEUS – Keep You Close
Not Above Evil – The Transcendental Signified
Exit Ten – Give Me Infinity
The Band of Holy Joy – How to Kill A Butterfly

Andy's album of the Month: The Miserable Rich - Miss You In The Days

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysoctalbumofthemonth.htm

Down With The Kidz: Album Reviews

http://www.mudkiss.com/threealbumsoct.htm

Cosmo Jarvis- Is The World Strange or Am I Strange?
Nazca Lines- Hyperventilation
Kasabian- Velociraptor!
Circus Envy – Secrets
The Wild Swans – The Coldest Winter For A Hundred Years
Airship – Stuck In This Ocean
Blitzen Trapper – American Goldwig
The Duke Spirit - Bruiser

SEPTEMBER:

Andy's September Albums: http://www.mudkiss.com/andysseptalbums.htm

Pyjama Club - Pajama Club
The Karma Heart - Throw Your Light
Wolfcrusher - Virgin Tapestry
Waters - Out in the Light
The Waterboys - An Appointment with Mr Yeats
Girls - Father, Son and Holy Ghost

Opeth: 'Heritage' www.mudkiss.com/andysseptalbumofthemonth.htm

TAKE THEE THREE ALBUMS: DOWN WITH THE KIDZ [JOSH, LYDIA, CALLUM] SEPT 2011

Paley & Francis – Paley & Francis
Smokescreen – The Human Condition
Middleman – Spinning Plates
Prince Edward Island – This Day Is A Good Enough Day
Hyde and Beast – Slow Down
Trent Miller and The Skeleton Jive– Welcome to Inferno Valley
Huron- Mary Celeste
Thee Faction- Up The Workers
The Horrors- Skying

http://www.mudkiss.com/threealbumssept11.htm

SEPTEMBER SINGLES/E.P'S: HIGH ON CHEESE, FLOATING FREE IN ELECTRONIC BOOGIELAND - REVIEWED BY CHUNKI BANERJEE

Death in Vegas- ‘Your Loft’
Monarchy- ‘Maybe I’m Crazy’
Alpines- ‘Cocoon’
TOYC- ‘Loophole’, EP
Benjamin Francis Leftwich- ‘Atlas Hands’
Madam- ‘Someone in Love’
Nerina Pallot- ‘Turn Me On Again’
Kate Havnevik - ‘Show Me Love’
Emeli Sandé- ‘Heaven’
Nick Fisher-‘Regression and Progression’, 3-track demo
City of Glass- ‘The Diving Bell’ EP
ReVerbed- ‘Burn’
The Rubys- ‘The Fear’
The Jar Family- ‘Poolie Strut’ (Radio Edit)’
Screaming Daisies- ‘September’s Ghost’
The Calimocho Club-'Whoa Whoa, Hey Hey', debut EP
Baby Scream- ‘Hit and Run’
Pajama Club- ‘Tell Me What You Want’
Lil Jim’s Big Squeeze- ‘Cheatin’ n Creepin’
Water Tower Bucket Boys- ‘Where The Crow Don’t Fly’, EP

http://www.mudkiss.com/singlessept11.htm

BOOK REVIEWS:

DEN BROWNE ON HIS LATEST READING: FROM TEXTING, RAP, TO THE HACIENDA.

Tracy Moberly - Text me Up
Luke Haines - Post Everything
Byron Coley - C'est La Guerre: Early writings 1978-83
Nik Cohn -Tryksta: Life and Death in New Orleans Rap
Peter Hook - The Hacienda: How not to run a club

http://www.mudkiss.com/booksseptember11.htm

FEATURES:

Mudkiss brings you the first instalment of James De Malplaquet's A - Z of The Miserable Rich's new album -'Miss You In The Day'.

http://www.mudkiss.com/themiserablerichatoz.htm

JULY /AUG

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:30:00 +0000

Kevin Cummins (Photo by Mel)

Andy kick starts this months blog....It’s onwards and upwards in the Mudkiss camp as festival season really takes a grip. Press accreditations have been received for Haigh Hall, Chester Rocks, Warrington Festival, Cloud 9, Ben & Jerrys and Hop Farm, exemplifying the spread of music covered on the site. From the grass roots of the North West scene, extending to luminaries The Lightning Seeds, Morrissey, Lou Reed, and Iggy and the Stooges, the team looking to spread the word of great music wherever the opportunities arise.

As if the festivals weren’t enough, numerous gigs are lined up particularly around Manchester and London. Did you see the incredible performance by Vintage Trouble on Jools Holland a couple of months ago, if not, don’t worry, we’re down at Manchester Academy next week with a full report, photos and video to follow soon after. A number of interviews are also currently under discussion, further details to be revealed soon, Mudkiss looking to hit hard and heavy over July and August.

Add in the regular album and singles features, including the thoughts and opinions of fresh young Fanzine blood, you have a heady mix of youth and experience bringing the music you need to hear direct to your computer whenever you want it.

Don’t believe me? Check out our June portfolio, interviews with The Specials Roddy Byers, Rasp Thorne, Heidi Jo Hines, The Travelling Band and journalist, musician and all round great guy John Robb. Live reviews include Morrissey, The Avett Brothers, Kitty Daisy and Lewis, Kings of Leon, The Pierces, Adam Ant, The Travelling Band (local favourites) and The Lovely Eggs. Get the idea? - Catch you all in another month, assuming we all survive!!"

Mel: The first day of July saw me photographing Kevin Cummins no less, the grandmaster of the lens himself, the Chief photographer for the NME for 30 years. I only managed 5 minuties with him, but he was more than happy to engage with me for a couple of photos and some banter. I hope to write up a little something about the talk he gave also. It's a busy few months ahead for me photography wise, with either Phil or Andy at the reviewing end I will be following along with my Nikon attached to my rucksack. I also have some portrait shoots planned and its a busy few months ahead for interviews and shows. Keep reading......not one but two lil' photoshoots in the past month with proffesional photographers, and next up was another Mancunian Karen McBride, in the wonderful setting of Castlefield, concluding with a great interview. I learnt quite a lot from Karen and so we are going to do a bit of collaborating, watch this space folks. Check out Karen's 'fucking good photography' - http://karenmcbride.com

The highlight of the month so far has to be standing in the photo pit under the legend that is Iggy Pop - I was quivering so much with excitement its a wonder I got as many photos out of the two songs slot at all.

INTERVIEWS:

Fiona Jayne Friel: [Dragster] Whipping Up An Attitude - Interview by Phil King & Shay Rowan

http://www.mudkiss.com/dragsterinterview.htm

Wire: [Colin Newman] Who's A Clever Boy Then? Interview by Lee McFaddden

http://www.mudkiss.com/colinnewmaninterview.htm

Dustland: Liverpool's Darker Side Of Pop - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/dustlandinterview.htm

The Barb Wire Dolls: The New Wave Of Punk - Interview by Ted Dahlin

http://www.mudkiss.com/barbwiredollsinterview.htm

Colleen Caffeine: Words That Begin With C - Interview by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/colleencaffeineinterview.htm

The Suzukis: A New Breed Of Northern Band - Interview by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/suzukisinterview.htm

Sam Pickett: A Spellbinding Voice - Interview by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/sampickettinterview.htm

Karen McBride: Call Me Anything You Like Except Togger - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/karenmcbrideinterview.htm

Talanas: Tonight Matthew I'm Going To Be............Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/talanasinterview.htm

Cassie Ramone: [Vivian Girls] I Love Manchester - Interview by Phil & Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/viviangirlsinterview.htm

Casino Steel: The Boys Are Back In Town Interview by Teddie Dahlin

http://www.mudkiss.com/casinosteelinterview.htm

Teddie Dahlin: Sid Vicious & His Norwegian Romance - Interview by Den

http://www.mudkiss.com/teddiedahlininterview.htm

On Cloud 9...Talkin' 'Bout The Festival with Festival Director, Hanna Cox - Interview By Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/cloud9festivalinterview.htm

Lucy Elizabeth Conroy: It's Vintage Darling - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/lucyconroyinterview.htm

Vintage Trouble: Hanging Out With The Troublemakers - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/vintagetroubleinterview.htm

JC.Carroll: Still Annoying The Neighbours With His Punk Rock Electric Guitar - Interview by Den

http://www.mudkiss.com/jcinterview.htm

Rick Bucker: [The Jam] In A Different Light - Interview by Nigel Cartner

http://www.mudkiss.com/rickbuckler.htm

SHOW REVIEWS:

Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School Of Medicine /The Bermondsey Joyriders @ O2 Academy London 06/08/11 – Review by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/jellobiafralive.htm

Lisbon @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 27/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/lisbonlive.htm

STP Punk All Dayer @ The Witchwood, Ashton Under Lyne 31/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/stppunkalldayer.htm

Cloud 9 Music Festival @ Love Lane Farm, Sandbach Cheshire 06/08/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/cloud9festival.htm

Find Your Feet Festival @The Soccer Village, Milnrow, Rochdale 23/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/findyourfeetfest.htm

Black Country Communion @ 02 Academy Glasgow 29/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/blackcountrycommunion.htm

Ben & Jerry Sundae Double Scoop: Music Festival 23/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/benandjerrysfestival.htm

Talanas/Spires/Incassum/Candid Iniquity @ The Witchwood 21/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/talanasthewitchwoodlive.htm

Vivian Girls/Waiters/Dirty Blond @ The Ruby Lounge 17/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/viviangirlslive.htm

Bjork @ Campfield Market Hall, Manchester – 10/07/2011

http://www.mudkiss.com/bjorklive.htm

Suzukis/Twin Planets/Freedom of The City/Jack Trainer @ The Roadhouse16/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/suzukislive.htm

Dinosaur Pile-Up @ Brudenell Social Club 13/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/dpulive.htm

Ray & Robby of 'The Doors' @ Le Bataclan 03/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/paristhedoorsshow.htm

Vintage Trouble @ Manchester Academy 3 06/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/vintagetroubleacademy3.htm

Chester Rocks Music Festival @ Chester Racecourse 03/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/chesterrocksfestival.htm

Haigh Music Festival @ Haigh Hall, Wigan 03/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/haighhallfestival11.htm

Hop Farm Music Festival @ Paddock Wood, Kent 02/07/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/hopfarmfestival.htm

Morrissey/Mona @ St Georges Hall, Bradford 27/06/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/morrisseylive.htm

SPECIAL REPORTS:

An exclusive screening: by invite only - What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor - review by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/whatshallwedowith.htm

Camille O' Sullivan: 'Feel' @ Edinburgh Fringe Festival 13/08/11 Review by Shay Rowan

http://www.mudkiss.com/camilleosullivaninfeel.htm

Lili La Scala: 'Songs To Make You Smile' @ Assembly, George Sq, Edinburgh Fringe Festival 14/08/11 by Shay Rowan

http://www.mudkiss.com/lililascala.htm

The Big Smoke: Lowry Theatre, Salford Review by Shay Rowan

http://www.mudkiss.com/thebigsmoke.htm

Jim Morrison's 40th Anniversary: Nigel Cartner takes a trip to Paris to celebrate the life of the legendary Doors singer.

http://www.mudkiss.com/jimmorrisions40thinparis.htm

Word Fest with Kevin Cummins: A talk @ Urmston Libary 01/07/11 by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/kevincumminswordfest.htm

Biffy Clyro: An Evening With The band - by Martin Elven

http://www.mudkiss.com/biffyclyronight.htm

Andy Warhol Exhibition: Warhol & The Diva @ Lowry Gallery, Salford, Manchester 26/06/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/andywarholexhibition.htm

NEW MUSIC REVIEWS:

Red Hot Chill Peppers: I'm With You [album preview] by Callum Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/redhotchillinewalbum.htm

It's a strange old month......- Andy's almanac of August albums......

Not Above Evil – Deification
The Loud – Harris Shutter
Epigene – ‘A Wall Street Odyssey ; The City, The Country and Back Again’
Various Artists – Dirty Home of Riot Rock ‘n’ Roll
The Icarus Line – Wildlife
Jeff Bridges – Jeff Bridges

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysaugustalbum.htm

Den's August reviews - http://www.mudkiss.com/denaugustreview11.htm

Suede: Suede, Dog Man Star, Coming Up, Head Music Augustus Pablo: Message Music

Bitter Springs: Gary Glitter fan Convention / Free to Kill Again

SINGLES AND EP REVIEWS: BY Chumki Banerjee

Van Susans - We Could Be Scenery
Night Wreckage - Solarcoaster
Jodie Marie - Blank Canvas
The Beautiful Word - Emily
Delta Maid - Spend A Little Time
Films Of Colour - Capital - Persinette
David J Roch - Dew First
Sam Pickett - Night Drive - Spellbound - [promo]
Louise Distras - Heartstrings On A Hand Grenade
Nhor - Beneath The Burial Leaves Of A Dying Earth
Hyde And Beast - Never Come Back
Noel Gallagher - The Death of You And Me

http://www.mudkiss.com/augustsingles.htm

AUGUST ALBUMS: DOWN WITH THE KIDZ [Callum, Josh & Lydia]

Marissa Nadler- Marissa Nadler
Japanese Voyeurs - Yolk
Heights - Dead Ends
Robots In Disguise – Happiness V Sadness
China Shop Bull – Rave To The Grave
Filthy Nights – If Only You Knew
Barricades Rise - All I Have Is Here
The Frontier Needs Heros – The Future
Foster the People – Torches

http://www.mudkiss.com/augustalbumskidz.htm

Andy’s “Am I the only one not attending a festival” July album review’s.

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysjulyalbumreviews.htm

Woods - Sun and Shade
Nitroville - Can’t Stop What’s Coming
Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On 40th Anniversary
Light for Japan -
Vintage Trouble - The Bomb Shelter Sessions
Kevin Ridley - Flying in the Face of Logic

Down With The Kidz: Callum, Lucy and Josh review (under 21's)

Arctic Monkeys - Suck It And See
The Savage Nomads - Coloured Clutter
Fuck Knights - Let it bleed
Thomas Tantrum - Mad By Moonlight
Austerlitz - Austerlitz
Thee Oh Sees - Castlemania
The Coathangers - Larceny & Old Lace
The Victorian Englishmen’s Gentlemen - Bag Of Meat
Dananananaykroyd - There Is A Way

http://www.mudkiss.com/downwiththekidzjuly.htm

MAY/ JUNE

Sun, 01 May 2011 13:45:00 +0000

Well here comes Summer blasting through those heavenly sky's, what a glorious heatwave we've been experiencing and Mudkiss have too been sunny and bright, devouring all kinds of stuff over the past few months and as we head into May and June who knows what it will bring.[I spoke too soon, hte weathers turned shite].John Robb I had two weeks off from the site (although dipped in and out) and took a short holiday in our new caravan. I left Mudkiss in the very capable hands of Andy Barnes and he's done a fabulous job - thank Andy. We've had a bit of a change around in the team and acquired some fresh young blood to write for us and as one or two say goodbye to Mudkiss to do their own thing we move onwards and wish former contributors lots of luck with their own web sites.

I've created a little photography blog page, called Mudkiss Photography and you can find more about it here: http://mudkissphotography.blogspot.com

Basically I want my photos to tell a story and this is about keeping those memories alive - with my own personal narrative. It might be a photoshoot, a raucous live show, it might just be holiday snaps or maybe a nice picturesque landscape/cityscape. I've started up all kinds of sites, which I haven't had the patience or inclination to keep updated, apart from Flickr, such as model mayhem, carbonmade, soulkiss, but nothing really lets me talk about how I came across those images like a blogger page, something simple and easy.

I've tried my hand at a little more adventurous photography, and with a lovely little pin up Model called Lily Stark, I managed to create some nice portraits, hope you agree. It's an area I would love to become more involved in.

It was also great meeting Brian Cannon in his studio in Wigan, and taking some photos of him, a very interesting guy, a super creative force too. On top of all this excitement I met up with John Robb for a delightful photoshoot, he is such a natural, charming with it - male model material for sure.

We have a stack of interviews set up and raring to go, and of course in due course they will be listed below. Rock n' Roll on...

Ciao for now xx

INTERVIEWS:

Roddy Byers: We Weren't Special, Just Unusual - Interview By Jack & Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/roddybyersinterview.htm

Rasp Thorne: Tales Of The Unexpected - Interview by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/raspthorne.htm

The Travelling Band: Now Is The Time To Burn Brightly - interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/travellingbandinterview.htm

Heidi Jo Hines: A Rock n Roll Prayer Set Free - Interview by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/heidijohines.htm

Francesco Mellina: This Is My Passion - Interview by Josh Nicol

http://www.mudkiss.com/francescointerview.htm

John Robb: Do You Believe In The Power Of Rock N' Roll? - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/johnrobbinterview.htm

Funeral Party: From No-One to Knowhere - Interview by Josh Nicol

http://www.mudkiss.com/funeralpartyinterview.htm

Sam Dodson: Music Is My Thang - Interview by Den Browne

http://www.mudkiss.com/samdodsoninterview.htm

Wendy James: Blowing Our Minds - Interview by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/wendyjamesinterview.htm

Barbara Panther: A Breath Of Fresh Air - Interview By Josh Nicol

http://www.mudkiss.com/barbarapantherinterview.htm

Alex Johnson AKA Wonk Unit: You Bet He's Special - Interview by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/wonkunitinterview.htm

Brian Cannon: The Man Behind The Microdot Creative Expereince - Interview by Nigel

http://www.mudkiss.com/briancannoninterview.htm

Lily Stark: Naked Ambition - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/lilystarkinterview.htm

Twin Atlantic: Free To Discover Ourselves - Interview by Nigel

http://www.mudkiss.com/twinatlanticinterview.htm

Kindest Of Thieves: Stealing Our Heart and Soul - Interview By Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/kindestofthievesinterview.htm

Fritz Von Runte: Nothing Has Changed, Everything Has Changed - Interview By Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/fritzvonrunteinterview.htm

Den Browne talks to Trygve Mathiesen, author of the new book ‘Sid's Norwegian Romance - Sex Pistols Exiled to Trondheim 1977’

http://www.mudkiss.com/trygvemathieseninterview.htm

SHOW REVIEWS:

The Avett Brothers @ Shepherds Bush Empire, London 22/06/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/theavettbrothersshepherd.htm

Kitty, Daisy and Lewis @ The Ruby Lounge 10/06/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/kittydaisylewislive.htm

Kings Of Leon/White Lies/Mona @ L.C.C Manchester19/06/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/kingsofleonlive.htm

The Pierces/Alice Gold/Delta Maid @ The Ruby Lounge 11/06/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thepierces.htm

Adam Ant @ Manchester Academy 05/06/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/adamantlive.htm

The Travelling Band @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 10.06.11

http://www.mudkiss.com/travellingbandlive.htm

The Lovely Eggs @ Night and Day Café – 01/06/2011

http://www.mudkiss.com/thelovelyeggs.htm

Abigail Washburn @ Band On The Wall, Manchester 24/05/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/abigailwashburnlive.htm

Scout Niblett/EMA/Suuns @ Islington Mill, Salford, Manchester 13/05/2011 review by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/emalive.htm

The Touch @ The Bull & Gate, Kentish Town 23/05/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thetouchreview.htm

Glasvegas @ Globens Annex, Stockholm 19/05/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/glasvegaslivestockholm.htm

Dum Dum Girls @ The Deaf Institue, Manchester by Phil King 31/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/dumdumgirlslivereview.htm

Sarabeth Tucek @ TheBand Room, Low Mill, Farndale 06/05/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/sarabethtuceklive.htm

Band Of Holy Joy/Simon Onions/DJ Jonny Mugwump @ St Pancras Old Church, London 24/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/holyjoystpancras.htm

The Icicle Works @ Manchester Academy29/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/icicleworkslivereview.htm

Puressence @ The Ritz, Manchester 21/04/11 by Shay

http://www.mudkiss.com/puressencereview.htm

FEATURES:

From June due to a heavy work load Shell will be submitting on a bi Monthly basis - [she is such a busy woman, reviewing, interviewing and Djing]

Shell Zenner June Hotspot

http://www.mudkiss.com/shellzennerjune11.htm

Shell Zenners May Hotspot

http://www.mudkiss.com/shellzennermay11.htm

SPECIAL REPORTS:

The Frank & Marilyn Show @Mo *niques, Liverpool 16/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/marilynandfrank.htm

A-ha: A Nordic Farewell -[film screening invite only]

http://www.mudkiss.com/ahascreening.htm

Mon*iques Burlesque & Cabaret/Variety Club - VIP Launch Night (by invite only) 14/04/11 by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/moniqueslaunchnight.htm

MUSIC REVIEW:

Andy's easy listening album round up for June

Talanas – The Waspkeeper

Luxury Condo – Hit The Strip

O’ Death – Outside

Chad Vangaalen – Diaper Island

Blondie – Panic of Girls

Benjamin Francis Leftwich – Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysjunealbums.htm

ESCAPING THE COMFORT ZONE - DEN'S JUNE 2011 REVIEWS

YUCK: Yuck (Mercury)
WILD BEASTS: Smother (Domino)
JONNY COLA: Postcode Wars ep (Scratchy Records)
LEE ‘SCRATCH’ PERRY: The Return of Sound System Scratch (Pressure Sounds) PAS/HATI: P.H.A.S.T.I./ The Stages of Sleep (PAS Records)
JAZZ FAKERS: Jazz Fakers (Jazzfakers)

http://www.mudkiss.com/junereviewsbyden.htm

A VERITABLE CORNUCOPIA OF JUNE RE-ISSUES - BY ANDY BARNES: Featuring: Queen, Skyclad and Caravan

http://www.mudkiss.com/junereissues.htm

Andy's Album of the month

The Travelling Band - Screaming is Something

http://www.mudkiss.com/mayalbumofthemonth.htm

Andy's May Single Reviews - A Mega edition

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysmaysinglesreview.htm

Metal May-Hem - Andy's monthly reviews

New Wave of British Heavy MetalClassic Rock Presents
Deceased - Surreal Overdose
A Clean Kitchen is a Happy Kitchen - A Clean Kitchen is a Happy Kitchen
Oxygen Thief - Destroy it Yourself
We Are The Ocean - Go Now & Live
The Routes - Alligator

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysmayalbums.htm

The Wind Up Birds: Meet Me At The Depot review by Jean Encoule

http://www.mudkiss.com/windupbirds.htm

Monthly featuredalbum: Dangermouse & Daniele Luppi present - Rome review by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/romealbumreview.htm

BOOK REVIEWS:

SID'S NORWEGIAN ROMANCE – SEX PISTOLS EXILED TO TRONDHEIM 1977 - reviewed by Den Browne

http://www.mudkiss.com/sidsnorwegianromancebook.htm

MARCH/APRIL

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:35:00 +0000

Well, I can't believe how much we achieved in my last blog update, a phenomenal number of show reviews, some cracking interviews and tons of new music reviews. On the personal front I've completed a couple of Photoshoots, with the local band Slydigs, Liverpool based Rialto Burns and one with an exceptionally talented young band from Warrington, who we will certainly be keeping abreast of and the set of promo shots will be featured further down the line. We will be receiving the album hot off the press for reviewing, around April. Watch out for the KINDEST OF THIEVES!.

We've been getting so many requests for reviewing new stuff that we've had to enlist a new team member to cope with demands. Let's welcome on-board the good ship Mudkiss......Tim Verhaegen - coming at us all the way from Canada, with the first music review of the month The Dropkick Murhpys new album.

Also new to Mudkiss is a young man from Brighton - Jack Prescott, with his first shining review of Kate Nash. He's certainly no newbie to writing, and quick witted too.

Thanks to Danni Mathews for doing us proud with a great feature on Alternative Modelling and her own battle with Mental Illness and how she hopes to raise awareness. We hope to be seeing more writing from Danni in the forthcoming months.

Shell Zenner continues to keep us informed and up to date on what's currently hot and cutting edge.

Hot off the press.....Just joining the ranks with his first feature on the death of the rock star ...another Manchester lad, Nigel Cartner, he's not only writing his first novel, he's going to be contributing to our features section and anything else he fancys turning his hand to.

We hope you'll stick with us through the coming two months...here's what's been posted already.

INTERVIEWS:

Tom Williams And The Boat: Waahhoo...It's Tom and the flippin Boat - Interview by Andy

http://www.mudkiss.com/tomwilliamsinterview.htm

Laura Nixon: My Heart Belongs To Daddy - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/lauranixon.htm

Lower Dens: Working WIthin Our Own Sphere - Interview by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/lowerdensinterview.htm

The Pieces: The Kids Are Aright- Winner of The Teen Battle Of The Bands (for Blastbeat) - Interview by Den

http://www.mudkiss.com/battleofthebands.htm

Slydigs: A Sly Dig At The Death Of Indie - Interview by Andy

http://www.mudkiss.com/slydigsinterview.htm

Nicole Atkins: Staying In The Light - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/nicoleatkinsinterview.htm

Danielle Tunstall: The Beauty In Horror - interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/danielletunstall.htm

SHOW REVIEWS:

Tom Williams & The Boat @ Manchester Night & Day 19/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/tomwilliamslivereview.htm

Jessie J/Liam Bailey/Encore @ Manchester Academy One 04/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/jessiejreview.htm

Dr Feelgood @ Montrose Town Hall 02/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/drfeelgoodreview.htm

The Members & the Jetsonics / St Paul's Centre, Brentford - 01/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/membersreview.htm

Gary Numan/Recoil/ Motor/ Mark Jones DJ set @ Manchester Academy 01/04/1

http://www.mudkiss.com/backtothephuture.htm

The New York Dolls @ Manchester Academy 29/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/newyorkdollsreview.htm

Deerhunter/Lower Dens @ Sound Control 30/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/lowerdensreview.htm

The Strangers/ Wilko/Mike Marlin @ Manchester Apollo 26/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/stranglers.htm

Scanners/The Jade Assembly The Ruby Lounge 30/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/scanners.htm

James Blake/Sound Boat @ Band On The Wall 26/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/jamesblakelive.htm

Kate Nash @ Concorde 2, Brighton 26/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/katenashreview.htm

Cat's Eyes @ St Phillips Church, Salford, Manchester 14/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/catseyes.htm

The Charlatans: Acoustic Tour @ Oran Mor, Glasgow 21/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/charlatansacousticset.htm

Woods/Spectrals/The Doozer @ The Deaf Institue, Manchester 16/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/woods.htm

Die So Fluid/Killing For Company @ The Railways, Bolton 03/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/diesofluidliveinbolton.htm

Plan B/Liam Bailey @ Apollo, Manchester 02/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/planblivereview.htm

Beady eye @ The Apollo, Manchester 07/03/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/beadyeyelivereview.htm

Japanese Voyeurs/Dinosaur Pile Up @ Manchester 03/03/11
http://www.mudkiss.com/japvoylivereview.htm

MUSIC REVIEWS:

ALBUMS:

Another mixed bag: Andy Barnes rolls out April's new albums

Hollywood Sinners - Disastro Garantito
Undertones - True Confessions
Beautiful South - Live at the BBC
The Webb Sisters - Savages
Delta Maid - Outside Looking In
TheMethod – Dissidents and Dancers
Carlton Melton - Country Ways

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysaprilalbumreviews.htm

Den's selection for March:

Simon Morgan - Domestic Abuse
Mogwai - Hardcore will never die, but you will
Gil Scott –Heron and Jamie XX - We're New Here

http://www.mudkiss.com/simonmorganreview.htm

Tim's March albums: http://www.mudkiss.com/timsmarchalbumreviews.htm

Eprhyme – Dopestylevsky
The Twilight Singers – Dynamite Steps
Lucinda Williams – Blessed
Scanners - Submarine
October Sky – Hell Isn’t My Home
Liam Dullaghan – Making History
Papercuts – Fading Parade
The Charlatans – Us and Us Only (Deluxe Edition)

Andy's March albums: http://www.mudkiss.com/andysmarchalbumreviews.htm

The New York Dolls – Dancing Backwards in High Heels
Nicole Atkins – Mondo Amore
The Joy Formidable – The Big Roar
P.J Harvey – Let England Shake
Joan as Policewoman – The Deep Field
Akron/ Family – S/T II : The Cosmic Birth and Journey of Shinju TNT
The No. 42 Records - Yorkshire Sampler Vol.1

The Black Knights – Sickle Sell Saturday Night - review by Dick - http://www.mudkiss.com/blackknightsreview.htm

Elbow: Build A Rocket Boys review by Andy - http://www.mudkiss.com/elbow.htm

Madam - 'Gone Before Morning' review by Lee

http://www.mudkiss.com/madam.htm

The Milksnatchers -'Older...Not Wiser' - review by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/themilksnatchers.htm

Dropkick Murphys - 'Going Out In Style' - review by Tim Verhaegen

http://www.mudkiss.com/dropkickmurphysreview.htm

SINGLES:

Andys April single reviews http://www.mudkiss.com/andysaprilsinglereviews.htm

Rhode Island Red - Kerosene EP
Bad Sign - Exit EP
The Spires - Fireworks
GO-X – PI
Kiria – Keep Me In
Lisbon – Vulnerable Mind EP
Barbara Panther - Empire
EMA – The Grey Ship
Japanese Voyeurs – Get Hole
The Candle Thieves – Breathing (Just for You)

Tim V's Single reviews for March: http://www.mudkiss.com/timsmarchsinglereviews.htm

OK – Lego
Love Inks – Blackeye
Nylo – Control
The Agitator – Say No!
Belleruche – 3 Amp Fuse
Paper Crows – Fingertips/Follow the Leader
Sharks & Ladders – Wild Containment EP
Liam Bailey – You Better Leave Me
Toy Horses – Interrupt

Andys single reviews for March: http://www.mudkiss.com/andysmarchsinglereviews.htm

Kindest of Thieves – The Kindest of Thieves EP
James Blake – The Wilhelm Scream
The Adjusters – Wrong Place, Wrong Time / You Gotta Say
Auction – Statues
Band of Holy Joy – On The Ground Were John Wesley Walked / Black Middens
To the Chase – When You Believed / The Return
Thomas Tantrum – Sleep
Assembly – The Morning After EP
Vinyl Jacket – Painting Stations

FEATURES:

Nigel Cartner's first feature piece: The Death Of The Rock Star

http://www.mudkiss.com/deathoftherockstar.htm

Shell Zenners April Hotspot

http://www.mudkiss.com/shellapril11.htm

Shell Zenners March Hotspot

http://www.mudkiss.com/shellmarch11.htm

SPECIAL REPORTS:

Les Enfants Terribles Theatre Company Presents: “The Vaudevillains” @ The Lowry Theatre, Salford 14/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thevaudevillains.htm

Burlesque & Variety show @ The Martini Lounge, Liverpool 09/04/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/martinilounge.htm

The Rape Of Lucrece: by William Shakesphere @ Swan Theatre, Stratford Upon Avaon 02/04/11 by Shay Rowan

http://www.mudkiss.com/therapeoflucrece.htm

Danni Matthews aka Kitty the Boo talks about Beauty and Truth project for MIND.

http://www.mudkiss.com/beautyandtruthformind.htm

Coming soon....The Martin Lounge, Liverpool - Burlesque performances / Mo'Niques press launch night & Frank Sinatra & Marilyn Monroe Caberet performance.

JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2011

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:20:00 +0000

First of all can we wish you all a very Happy New Year. We are here once more for another years fun and games, delving into peoples souls and generally up to mischief. To be honest it was touch and go if we were to continue with yet another year, but as I enjoyed it so much last year I find myself typing once more into 2011. My first venture this year was meeting a voluptuous young woman called Shell Zenner, and as her name suggests she is quite the funky, lively young woman. Check out my interview, complete with photoshoot.

Also pleased to let you know that I am almost at the end of the Annual Interview book, which should be self published (non profit) by Lulu.com within the next month (fingers crossed)! Just a few bits and bats to finish off and we'll be getting this out for general release.

We can now reveal that our new, fresh and funky contributor is Shell Zenner from Salford City Radio and Chimp Magazine. Shell's no newbie to interviewing or churning out reviews and she will be talking about her month in music, recommended listening and other delights.

Whilst we are team talking, Jean Encoule bounces back and we have a new interviewer on board, with an American flavour - to be revealed soon.

INTERVIEWS:

Steve Hewitt: (Love Amongst Ruin) Still Running, Still Strong - Interview by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/stevehewittinterview.htm

Sharks: Shark Attack (James Mattock) - Interview by Jean Encoule

http://www.mudkiss.com/sharks.htm

Eyeseesound: The Music Industry Is Dead. Long Live Music - Interview by Dick Porter

http://www.mudkiss.com/eyeseesoundinterview.htm

Delta Maid - Delta's Just Made For The Resurgent Acoustic Scene - Interview by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/interviews2011.htm

Rick Warwick (Thin Lizzy Tour) 'Are You Ready For Thin Lizzy?' by Andy Barnes (Well done to Andy on his first interview for Mudkiss)

http://www.mudkiss.com/rickywarwick.htm

Shell Zenner - Radio Sweetheart by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/shellzenner.htm

SHOW REVIEWS:

The Rialto Burns @ The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool 14/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/rialtoburnslivereview.htm

Grinspoon/Sucioperro/JETTBLACK – King Tuts Glasgow 19/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/grinspoonlivereview.htm

Joan As Police Woman @ Sound Control, Manchester 09/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/joanaspolicewoman.htm

British Sea Power/Teeth of the Sea @ Manchester Ritz 15/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/teethofthesealivereview.htm

The Hold Steady/Wintersleep @ The Ritz, Manchester 13/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/holdsteadylivereview.htm

Twin Atlantic/Straight Lines/ Population 4 @ 53 Degrees, Preston 08/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/twinatlanticlive11.htm

Deaf School @ Band On The Wall, Manchester 04/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/deafschoollive11.htm

The Joy Formidable/The Chapman Family/Airship @ Manchester Academy 04/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thejoyformidablelive11.htm

Band Of Horses/Mojave 3/Goldheart Assembly @ Manchester Academy 01/02/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/bandofhorseslive11.htm

The Cult/Masters Of Reality/R O M A N C E @ Manchester Academy 30/01/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thecultlive2011.htm

Rae Morris @ Kro Bar 18/01/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/raemorris.htm

Delta Maid @ The Ruby Lounge 16/01/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/deltamaidreview.htm

Thin Lizzy @ Manchester Apollo 15/01/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/thinlizzylive.htm

Big Country/The Dirty Strangers/Crowns @ Islington Academy 06/01/11

http://www.mudkiss.com/bigcountry.htm

Sonic Youth @ Manchester Academy 30/12/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/sonicyouth.htm

FEATURES:

Jean Encoule: My Infamous Five Favourite Punk Rock Groups

http://www.mudkiss.com/favpunkbands.htm

NEW!! Shell Zenner's Hotspot ....what's spinning, who's playing and what's rocking Shell's boat.

http://www.mudkiss.com/shellzennerhotspot.htm

MUSIC REVIEWS:

Radiohead: The King Of Limbs - reviewed by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/radioheadreview.htm

Little Annie: In Search Of The Outstanding

http://www.mudkiss.com/littleanniereview.htm

Andy's mixed bag of singles for February:

thePICTURESHOW
Hermanos Inglesos
Benjamin Francis Leftwich
FlashgunsLanuKakuzi
The Klaxons
Video Villain
You Me at Six and Chiddy
Eliza Doolittle
Twin Atlantic
Toy Horses
Love Amongst Ruin
Letters
Moksha

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysfebsinglereviews.htm

The light and dark side of February's new album releases by Andy Barnes:

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysfebalbumreviews.htm

Emily Jane White
Grinspoon
Risa Hall
Lux Lisbon
Ducktails
Flat Tires
Traffic

Deathline: Sixty Nine - review by Dick Porter

http://www.mudkiss.com/deathlinereview.htm

Thee Savage Kicks: Preacher (Dirty Water) - review by Dick Porter

http://www.mudkiss.com/theesavagekicksreview.htm

Tom Williams And The Boat: Too Slow - review by Andy Barnes

http://www.mudkiss.com/tomwilliamsboatreview.htm

Wire: Red Barked Tree - review by Dick Porter

http://www.mudkiss.com/wirealbum.htm

Andy's January album round up:

Little Comets
Religious To Damn
Mike Marlin
Seth ECT
Teeth Of The Sea

http://www.mudkiss.com/andysjanalbumreviews.htm

The one's that got left behind last year - by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/2010leftovers.htm

The Jim Jones Revue: Burning Your House Down
Maleficient: Demize
The Cubical: Dirty Shame
Bryan Ferry: Olympia
Very Nice Harry: Sugar Lounge EP

January singles reviewed by Andy Barnes:

http://www.mudkiss.com/andyjan11.htm

Paper Crows - Fingertips
Aged Yummy - Let's Connect Dots
Kava Kava - Clarity
Herr Styler - Double sided Paper
Ideals - Significant Other
Run Toto Run - This Is A Lull

New(ish) reviews from Dick Porter:

http://www.mudkiss.com/dickjan11.htm

Flats - Big Souls
Dum Dum Girls – He Gets Me High
Betty and the Werewolves – Teatime Favourites
Glyn Bailey & The Many Splendid Things – The Disturbance
The Secret Sisters – Wabash Cannonball/Big River
Johny Dey – Alone In The Wild
Pujol – Too Safe/Black Rabbit
No Age – Everything In Between
The Like – Release Me
The Roughneck Riot – Night Train With The Reaper
Laura Marling – Blues Run The Game/Needle and the Damage Done
King Salami and the Cumberland Three – 14 Blazin’ Bangers
The Dirtbombs – Party Store

Kris Needs presents .....Dirty Water (The Birth Of Punk Attitude) reviewed by Dick Porter

http://www.mudkiss.com/dirtywater.htm

MUDKISS PHOTOGRAPHY

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 10:19:00 +0000

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR PROMO SHOTS OF YOUR BAND OR MODELLING PORTFOLIO?

BOOKING NOW FOR 2011.

Are you looking for some images for promotional photos i.e websites,facebook or Myspace, covers for albums, E.P's, flyers. I am currently doing photoshoots free (TFC) i.e time for cd of images, to collate a decent portfolio. I enjoy shooting creative people, artists, musicians, models, tattooed people ect as long as they are prepared to work hard on the session, and don't waste my time by not turning up or messing me about. I work in both colour & black & white, using photoshop to process (as I always shoot in RAW format). The images are usually available a few days later (dependant on my workload). I will of course send contact sheets for you to choose the following day.

In general I work around the North West area (but available to negotiation) and it would be usually weekends, occasional evenings, as I do work full time during the week. Also having an idea of what you want from the shoot, location and style would be an advantage. I would advise at least two hours for a session. Please contact me by e-mail in the first instance to arrange a date and discuss any ideas.

E-mail: mudkiss@blueyonder.co.uk

Here is a small example of my work.

LIVE SHOWS

Grinderman - Manchester 2010

Detroit Social Club - Manchester 2010

The Jim Jones Revue - Manchester 2010

Kirsty Almeida & The Troupadours - Manchester 2010

The Psychedelic Furs - Manchester 2010

Imogen Heap - Liverpool 2010

Imelda May - Manchester 2010

Marina & The Diamonds - Manchester 2010

Dee Dee - The Dum Dum Girls - Manchester 2010

Emillie Autumn Show- Manchester 2010

Gogol Bordello - Manchester 2010

Doll And The Kicks - Manchester 2010

The Roughneck Riots - Warrington 2010

Deaf School - Enrico Cadillac - Liverpool 2009

Paloma Faith - Liverpool 2009

The Vibrators - Wigan 2009

PHOTOSHOOTS:

Collette Von Tora - Lancaster

SaraTonin - Southern Cemetary Manchester

The 66 - Warrington

Exile Parade - Warrington

The Stocks - Manchester

This image was used on their E.P 'Bring The Light'

The Hyperjax - Wigan

The Adjusters - Wigan

Check out more here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivamel/sets/

DECEMBER 2010

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 21:23:00 +0000

It's now December - Santa's stocking up on our huge Christmas wish lists, and as its the holiday season we will be slowing down. What a year we have had. Lets remember some of our highlights of the year.

Photo by Mel

Model Collette Von Tora

Mel: This year has been one hell of a year for me both personally and web site wise (the interest we have gained worldwide has surpassed all expectations once again). I attended many live shows despite having a number of viruses and setbacks (of one thing or another) throughout the year and I managed to find my way front row to many a special show. Its hard to chose a top ten but some of the best shows for me: Grinderman, The Jim Jones Revue, Green Day, Gogol Bordello, and Emile Autumn all had something a little special, and in their own individual way frenzied performances, which I managed to capture on camera.

North West bands which impressed me this year: Kirsty Almedia, The 66, Exile Parade.

My most played and interesting albums of 2010 in no particular order were: (I like a variety of Genre) Detroit Social Club - Existence / Dum Dum Girls - I will be/ Grinderman Grinderman 2/ Hole - Nobodys_Daughter/ Karen Elson - The Ghost Who Walks/ Kirsty Almeida - Pure Blue Green/ Mariachi El Bronx - El Bronx/ Marina And The Diamonds - Family Jewels/ Patches 'n' Gretchen - Sugar Head Pie/ Plan B - The Defamation Of Strickland Banks/ Scissor Sisters - Night Work/ The Adjusters - Reckless Relations/ The Cubical - Crippled Tunes/ The Jim Jones Revue - Burning Your House Down/ The Raveonettes - In & Out of Control.

As for personal highlights I've really enjoyed getting into my photography more - shooting bands and models. I'd love to do more in 2011 so anyone out there interested in hiring me for promotional work contact me on mudkiss@blueyonder.co.uk

Heading into 2011 we have a couple of new contributors for Mudkiss - lets introduce Andy Barnes who is another North West show reviewer and John Wisniewski who hopefully is going to produce some cracking interviews for us, hailing all the way from the USA.

I've also been in touch with our Spanish correspondence Rachel (who's been resting a while) to ask what her highlights of the year have been. Apart from moving to London this is what she had to say.

"This year's brought many good things and people into my personal life, for which I am super grateful. Now 2 pretty cool minutes of this year took place a few months ago at my local grocery store, standing right behind Tim Burton. To my surprise I froze completely, my face fiercely began to blush, I would not dare tap on his shoulder or anything. I could just about desperately crush my half a dozen happy eggs in my hands. The guy did turn around and briefly look at me, I was staring in horror, I guess. He went on to pay and I was thinking how damn hot he was, seriously. Who would've thought this freak was so appealing?... But then as he exited the door I kept staring at him completely frustrated with my outrageous lack of reaction, the guy turned his head back for a second and winked at me, then disappeared from my sight. I finally batted my eyelids and stopped levitating. Yep, like a fucking thirteen year old. Well, I hope at least Depp gets to play Gomez"

Some of my albums of... 2010:

Betty Blowtorch 'Are You Man Enough?'Nine Inch Nails 'Burn EP'Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 'From Her To Eternity'The Birthday Party 'Prayers On Fire'Elvis Presley: Box sets: 'The Complete 50 's Masters', 'The Essential 70's Masters' and 'The Complete 68 Comeback Special' Crank County Daredevils 'Crank County Daredevils'Fields Of The Nephilim 'Earth Inferno'The March Violets 'Snake Dance'Towers Of London 'Blood, Sweat & Towers'Murderdolls 'Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls'.

Some gigs:

Toilet Boys - Azkena Rock Festival, Spain (never made it, got stuck at airport in Frankfurt but I am positive that was the best gig of 2010)Crank County Daredevils - Rocksound, BarcelonaTexas Terri - Shepherds Bush Empire, LondonGuns N' Roses - O2 ARENA, LondonAlien Sex Fiend - Electric Ballroom, London.

Some books, music related:

Elvis, My Best Man (George Klein)

A Very Irregular Head: life of Syd Barrett (Rob Chapman)

I Am Ozzy (Ozzy)Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life:

A Book by and for the Fanatics Among Us (Steve Almond)

Backstage Passes and Backstabbing Bastards: Memoirs of a Rock 'N Roll Survivor (Al Kooper)

Slash (Slash)

Are You Hungry Tonight? Elvis' Favourite Recipes (Brenda Arlene Butler)

Elvis, Still Taking Care Of Business ( Sonny West)

Bumping Into Geniuses (Danny Goldberg)

Last Train To Memphis & Careless Love (Peter Guralnick) (again)Reckless Road (Marc Canter)

Diamond geezer Den Browne told us about his best of 2010:

Fave 2010 music:

Subway Sect - We come as aliens

Band of Holy Joy - Paramour

Coral - Butterfly house

Midlake - Courage of strangers

Karen Elson - Ghost who walks

Plan B - Strickland Banks

Bitter Springs "My life as a dog/ Hospital"

Reissues/boxes:

Jimi Hendrix - West Coast Seattle Boy

Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro

Various - Elektronische Musik ... German rock & electronic music 72-83

Books:

Rob Young - Electric Eden

Tony Beesley - Our Generation series (3 books)

Trygve Mathiesen - Banned in the UK! Sex Pistols in Oslo

Zoe Street Howe - How's Your Dad?

Personal highlight - getting my teeth fixed at last!

DECEMBER 2010

INTERVIEWS:

Tony Beesley: Talkin Bout Our Generation - Interview by Den

http://www.mudkiss.com/tonybeesley.htm

What Would Jesus Drive: Tiffin At he Fragile Mansion - interview by Dick Porter

http://www.mudkiss.com/WWJD.htm

The promoters tale: Helen Martin - interview by Den Browne

http://www.mudkiss.com/helenmartin.htm

SHOW REVIEWS:

Band Of Holy Joy/Bitter Springs @ St Pauls Church Brentford 04/12/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/westsidestory.htm

NEW MUSIC REVIEWS:

"I SAY WE STRIKE OUT NOW" – DENS DECEMBER SURVIVORS SNOWDRIFT ESCAPERS

Bitter Springs "Tiny Tears / Sirens Every Day" (Harvey Records)

Band of Holy Joy "Oh What a Thing, This Heart of Man" (Radio Joy)

Monkey Island "Duxe et Redux" (Imprint Recortds)

The Cubical - Golden Rule (free mp3 download)

Deferred Sucess "House Parties" (Sundown)

Lee Perry "Sound System Scratch ... Dub plate mixes 1973-79" (Pressure Sounds)

http://www.mudkiss.com/strikenow.htm

The Cleopatras: http://www.mudkiss.com/cleopatras.htm

OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2010

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:53:00 +0000

Welcome to October & November 2010 updates. We've been really busy this month with shows galore. The Jim Jones Revue has to be one of the most riveting shows we've attended so far, not forgetting Grinderman.

Well Summers truly gone, not that we had much of one anyway and the recession is hitting hard, with worries about pay cuts and working longer hours for less pay. Still we plunge into our social life and pretend for one night we have no cares in the world. There are lots of new bands around and we are getting stacks of requests from local and UK based bands that it isn't physically possible to indulge them all, despite there being a lot of great talent around.

Recommendations from Mudkiss are the Warrington based bands Exile Parade and The 66, (who I'll be doing a features on this month) and one female singer which I highly recommended is Manchester based Kirsty Almeida, I'm sure you'll be seeing this dazzling woman on your TV screens in the not too distant future.

There's so many shows lined up for the next two months we might not get to all of them but we'll attempt to, some are dependant on PR company's providing guest-list.

I've also got a few photoshoots booked so its going to get busy and I've just finished the 2011 Mudkiss Calendar. Get it here: http ://www.mudkiss.com/apps/webstore/

The Mudkiss 2010 Interview book is behind schedule this year. Phew so much to do and so little time.

There's been loads of photo oportunitys this month so check out the albums but better still the flickr site http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivamel/sets

or my other photography sites (they might not be up to date though) http://www.shuttrblade.com/profile/MudkissFanzine - http://mudkiss.carbonmade.com

Very sad to hear the news about The Slits singer Ari-Up passing away - Kris Needs kindly offered to write a personal tribute.

ARI UP: A PERSONAL TRIBUTE BY KRIS NEEDS (17 January 1962 – 20 October 2010) "This really is one of the last obituaries I thought I’d be writing in 2010. Also one of the most unbelievably sad. Ari’s final wish was that the video for the Slits’ ‘Lazy Slam’ be released posthumously; one last, loud statement to celebrate a remarkable life the best way she knew how." http://www.mudkiss.com/ariup.htm

INTERVIEWS:

Collette Von Tora: Live By The Sword - Die By The Sword

Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/collettevontora.htm

The 66: Heading For A Storm

Exclusive Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/the66interview.htm

Exile Parade: On The Road To Shanghai

Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/exileparadeinterview.htm

Indulge The Sweet Tooth - Black Candy Store

Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/blackcandystore.htm

Music Of A Werewolf - Viv Godard

Interview by Den

http://www.mudkiss.com/vicinterview.htm

LIVE SHOWS:

Johnny Foreigner/Circles/Stagecoach/The Neat @ Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 28/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/johnnyf.htm

Pulled Apart By Horses/Young Legionnaire/Gay For Johnny Depp @ The Leadmill, Sheffield 27/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/pulledapartbyhorses.htm

Esoterica/Silent Prophecy @ Mrs Kips, Poole 25/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/esoterica.htm

Mathew Ashman - A celebration night (various bands) @ Scala, London 21/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/matthewashman.htm

Beach House/Lower Dens @ Manchester Cathedral 19/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/beachhouse.htm

Melissa Auf Der Mar/2:54 @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester14/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/melissaaufdermar.htm

Ellie Goulding/Sunday Girl/Bright Lights Bright Lights @ Liverpool University 10/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/elliegoulding.htm

The Klaxons/Fiction @ Manchester Academy 11/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/klaxons.htm

Stone Sour/Avenged Sevenfold/Hellyeah @ Brighton Centre 07/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/stonesour.htm

Sharon Jones And The Dap-Kings @ The Ritz Ballroom, Manchester 04/11/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/sharonjones.htm

Marina& The Diamonds & Guests @ The Ritz Ballroom, Manchester 31/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/marinaandthediamonds.htm

Imogen Heap & Guests @ Liverpool Academy 29/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/imogenheap.htm

The Psychedelic Furs @ TheRitz Ballroom, Manchester26/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/psychedelicfurs.htm

Alterbridge/Slaves To Gravity @Southampton Guildhall 23/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/alterbridge.htm

Warpaint/Fiction/2.54 @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester24/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/warpaint.htm

Manic Street Preachers/Brtish Sea Power @ 02 Academy, Bournemouth 22/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/manicsbournemouth.htm

Melt - Banana/The Ex @ Islington Mill, Manchester 20/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/meltbanana.htm

The Jim Jones Revue/Black Knights @ Sound Control, Manchester 15/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/jimjonesrevue.htm

My Passion/Dead By April/The Light Divided @ The Joiners, Southampton 10/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/mypassion.htm

Mark Chadwick/Dan Donnelly @ The Brook, Southampton 08/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/markchadwick.htm

Detroit Social Club/Sound Of Guns @ Manchester The Ruby Lounge 11//10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/dscmanchester.htm

Imelda May/Furious @ Manchester Academy 09/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/imeldamay.htm

Hurts/Performance @ The Ritz Ballroom, Manchester 05/10/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/hurts.htm

Kirsty Almeida (Album launch night) @ Band On The Wall, Manchester 30/09/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/kirstyalmeidalaunch.htm

Grinderman @ Manchester Academy 29/09/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/grinderman.htm

MUSIC REVIEWS

COLOURS OF AUTUMN : DEN'S NOVEMBER MUSIC ROUND-UP:

Sexual Objects - Cucumber Jonny Cola & the A-Grades - In Debt Coral - Butterfly HouseSuede - Best of... Midlake - Courage of Strangers Pama International/Mad Professor - Rewired! in dub Lark - Shop PAS - Pure Energy Output Sessions PAS - Experimental Audio/Video Compositions Volume 1- http://www.mudkiss.com/coloursofautumn.htm

THE 66 - 'THE STORM' E.P (OUTLIER RECORDS) - REVIEW BY PHIL - http://www.mudkiss.com/the66thestorm.htm

The Eyelids: Rats by Dick

http://www.mudkiss.com/theeyelids.htm

Dick's October reviews

The Black Angels, The Eviltones, The Invasion Of..., Shush, I Love UFO, She Makes War, Kylie Minogue, Lower Dens, Blood Red Shoes, Love Amongst Ruin, James Owen Fender, Monsters In The Attic, Mystery Jets, Sky Ferreira, Yeasayer, Lonely The Brave.

http://www.mudkiss.com/dicksoctroundup.htm

Chinners October reviews:

Zoo Seven//Stiltwalkers/Fight Like Apes/Lady Winwood's Maggot

http://www.mudkiss.com/chinnersoct10.htm

Phil King October reviews:

E.C.D. – ‘Leaving SanityCrocodiles – ‘Sleep Forever’Dirty Harry – ‘I’ve been Down’LeeLou – ‘Kiss. Death. Love. Come.’Dresden – ‘Dresden’The Broken Vinyl Club – ‘I Want You GirlVarious Artists – ‘LoveMusicHateRacism

http://www.mudkiss.com/philsreviewsoct10.htm

We Come As Aliens/Vic Godard and Subway Sect: by Lee

http://www.mudkiss.com/wecomeasaliens.htm

BOOK REVIEWS

THE REST IS PROPAGANDA: STEVE IGNORANT WITH STEVE POTTINGER - reviewed by Dick Porter

http://www.mudkiss.com/therestispropaganda.htm

THIS IS OUR GENERATION CALLING! (Punk & Mod in & around Sheffield: the conclusion) by Tony Beesley

BANNED IN THE UK: SEX PISTOLS EXILED TO OSLO 1977 - by Trygve Mathiesen with Harry Nordskog (co-research)

BLACK POSTCARDS: A ROCK'N'ROLL ROMANCE - by Dean Wareham (- reviewed by Den)

http://www.mudkiss.com/densbooksnov10.htm

AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2010

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:18:00 +0000

Welcome to Mudkiss news and updates for the period Aug - Sept 2010.

I am now the owner of an Apple iPhone, it's been a little godsend. No longer do I have to have the engine constantly running on my Pc as I can check mail and other networking stuff from anywhere. (although that can be a downside at times).

We are pleased to welcome Joanne Poole who joined us at the back end of July with some super-delicious live shows reviews. She's certainly been a blessing to me, writing the reviews whilst I concentrate on my photography skills.

Talking of photography I've just completed my first alternative modelling shoot with SarahTonin - all are posted on my flickr site. It's an avenue I want to really develop further. Also I've just entered the NME's photography comp - with a handful of live shots but it was hard choosing just a few.

I have a few shoots in the pipeline with a band and a well known Manchester personality (to be kept under wraps till a firm date is arranged). So it's looking good - my portfolio is expanding SOULKISS is now my personal photography site, needs some work but is up and running. www.soulkiss.co.uk

Not content with this here's a portfolio which I am working on - http://mudkiss.carbonmade.com

It might be a quieter next two months as tis the holiday season. I for one am planning a wigwam bam holiday in Northumberland.

Our show calendar seems to be a lot quieter this month, although that doesn't mean we'll be doing nothing. We have the big Rochdale Festival next Saturday, probably our last big festival coverage this summer. In my Mudkiss calendar for September I am booked for The Like, Zola Jesus, Jessie Rose Trip, Doll & The Kicks, Grinderman, Kirsty Almeida's album launch show in Manchester and the local Newton Indie Festival. Grinderman is going to be one of the years best events I can feel it in my bones!!

Congratulations go out to Bubblegum Slut Mag for turning 10 years old. We bow down to your greatness, well done Alison. We'll be chatting to her this month - what a woman!

Meanwhile back at the ranch we catch up with the rest of the gang:

Lorraine: Lorraine has taken to devouring pumpkin seeds in a bid to battle anaemia and acquire the energy to become embroiled in the colourful infamy of NW London plus the usual periodic escape to Cornwall to plague her family! Did you know that white wine aids the body's absorption of iron whilst red inhibits it? That said, she still managed to make it out to see ex Libertine's drummer Gary Powell perform with new band The Invasion of.. and The Book Club, including Andy Nicholson of Arctic Monkey's fame. Once up to full strength she is looking forward to a swim at the local newly restored Kentish Town Baths http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/2010/jul/26/kentish-town-baths-restored-open and a spot of decorating - even a film screening!

Dick: He's recently been involved in a riot at Flambards Theme Park, Helston. Punches were thrown and ceramic meerkats hurled at staff. Currently he is nursing his sunburned belly and man-boobs. He may even get around to writing about rock'n'roll at some point.

Den: He says "I've been chained to my writing desk & getting meals through a hatch in the door until the Sid, Nancy & Alex book is finished. Target date end of the year. I might be let out to review the new Subway Sect album later this month. I'll be previewing some more of my book on "Mining for Gold" in September."

Rachel: Currently taking a break from writing for Mudkiss.

Joanne: A packed couple of months with two weekend festivals Rochdale Feel Good Festival and Liverpools Matthew Street Festival. 21st Aug is reserved for The Stocks & others at Jabez Clegg, Manchester with a quick dash across to Moho Live for The 66 playing on the same night. Sept kicks off with Muse at Lancashire Cricket Ground. 18th Sept we have a great line up for first time all day event Newton Indie Fest at Newton Cricket Club. I'll be in Beijing early October so if you're a band playing out there or have any recommendations for where to catch great live music please message me.

News just in we have a new team member a Mancunian called Phil King - he is certainly no stranger to gigs, he goes to more gigs than I could dream of. On top of this he is an ace photographer.Welcome on board, hope you enjoy the ride, Phil will be reviewing new music and shows in and around Manchester.

INTERVIEWS:

Detroit Social Club (Dave Burn) - A very Northern chat by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/detroitsocialclub.htm

Dirty Harry: On The Way Up, Dirty Harry Checks In With Mudkiss - Interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/dirtyharry.htm

Mick Farren: Front Line Shamen by Dick Porter

http://www.mudkiss.com/mickfarren.htm

Andy Partridge (XTC) - "I Started The Punk Rock Wars" Interview by Lee

http://www.mudkiss.com/andypartridge.htm

Bubblegum Slut Zine Editor - Alison Bateman interview by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/bubblegumslut.htm

The Band Of Holy Joy - interview by Den

http://www.mudkiss.com/wegotthejoy.htm

Koffin Kats - interview by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/koffinkats.htm

LIVE SHOWS:

Yashin/Don Broco/Forever Can Wait/Eight Tide Suicide @ The Joiners Arms, Southampton 16/09/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/yashin.htm

Joanna Newsom @ Palace Theatre, Manchester 18/09/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/joannanewsom.htm

The Like @ Ruby Lounge, Manchester 03/09/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/thelike.htm

Zola Jesus @ The Deaf Institue, Manchester 02/09/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/zolajesus.htm

Rochdale Feelgood Festival - Dead Kestrels/Ellen & The Escapades/Kirsty Almeida/Travelling Band/The Herbaliser/The Lightning Seeds - 14/08/10

http://www.mudkiss.com/rochdalefestival2010.htm

Bandalucia Rock Festival- UK Subs headlining

http://www.mudkiss.com/bandalucia.htm

The Invasion of ....@ Camden Proud, London

Fans of the former Libertines drummer Gary Powell will know that he has not been idle since the demise of Dirty Pretty Things in late 2008. The Invasion Of... ( and yes, the three dots count!)

http://www.mudkiss.com/theinvasionof.htm

12 Truths @ Basingstoke

http://www.mudkiss.com/12truths.htm

NEW MUSIC REVIEWS

Summers End Reviews: by Den Browne

Arcade Fire - SuburbsBaby Head - Heavy WeatherGrinderman 2Klaxons - Surfing the VoidMogwai - Special MovesPosies - Blood/CandyBest Coast - Crazy About YouZola Jesus - Stridulum IIShe Makes War

http://www.mudkiss.com/summersend10.htm

Kirsty Almeida - 'Pure Blue Green' debut album review by Phil King

http://www.mudkiss.com/purebluegreen.htm

Phil King's September reviews:

Ghostcat

Dawn Kinnard

Love Amongst Ruin

The Like

The 66

Joanna Newsom

Message To Bears

The Vaselines

http://www.mudkiss.com/musicreviews.htm

Killing Joke - Absolute Dissent

http://www.mudkiss.com/killjokereview.htm

SPECIAL REPORTS

'Enter The Void' - Film Screening, London by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/enterthevoid.htm

JUNE - JULY 2010

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 20:30:00 +0000

We started into June still reeling with some very sad news indeed - Steve New or Stella as he preferred to be known passed away just after his 50th birthday, he actually died on Bob Dylan's birthday May 24th. I was particularly saddened to hear the news although it wasn't unexpected, as Stella had told me in our phone interview that this could very well be his last interview. He was determined to be there for his son Frank at Christmas and he certainly hung in there, even performing amazingly at the Rich Kids reunion. Kris Needs has kindly composed a fitting tribute for Mudkiss - http://www.mudkiss.com/tribute.htm

WhenI first started Mudkiss Steve New was the one name I always wanted to interview, I managed to track him down on Facebook July 6th 2008, we chatted a while over the next few months. He said he was having chemotherapy, he wasn't that keen to go down the nostalgic route and just wanted to talk about music. He became a little out of sorts as the months went by (understandably so) so I decided the interview might be best left for the time being.

InJune 2009 I was contacted by Mark Jordan who runs the Eric's web site, he wanted to conduct an interview with Stella via Stella's Manager Rhys. I came up with the questions in July but then I was asked did I want to do the interview by phone. Feeling a little nervous speaking to him again after such a long time was daunting but it went ahead and I am so pleased it was a success.

My own regret is that I didn't make it down for one last meeting. I last met and saw him in action on 28thOctober 1978 and I last spoke to him on October 2nd 2009 on the phone to conduct my interview (he sounded exactly as I remembered, softlyspoken and very chatty). When I reminded him that I had last spoken to him over 30 years ago, he laughed and commented " I was just a boy then". He parting words to me were " God Bless Mel"- our deepest sympathy go out to his family and close friends. God Bless Stella - The brightest star. Due to his bravery and unique spirit I dedicated the 'Mudkiss Interviews 2009' book to Steve New. Check out the exclusive tribute by Kris Needs - http/www.mudkiss.com/tribute.htm

Please check out my interview with Stella & Beatrice (Beastellabeast|) http://www.mudkiss.com/beastellabeast.htm

June1st - Happy Birthday to Marilyn Monroe who would be (if my maths servesme right) 84 years old if she was still alive today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.

Your Editor had a week of fun in the sun, attending my brothers wedding too - Cyprus to be exact. A good time was had by all - photos on flickr as soon as I am able.

18/06/10 Yet another friend of Mudkiss passed away, last night Sebastian Horsley who I interviewed in 2008 has left this mortal coil. At the moment I am hearing he was found dead in his flat by his girlfriend from a Heroin overdose - but not too sure. Bless Sebastian he was one of a kind and a modern day Oscar Wilde for sure. Check out the interview, I ask him about his own death and as usual he gives a witty response.

http://www.mudkiss.com/sebastianh.htm

Welcome a new contributor to our review section - Joanne Poole (Band Manager & promoter). http://www.myspace.com/joannepoole

INTERVIEWS:

Killing For Company

http://www.mudkiss.com/stuartcable.htm

Kirsty Almeida

http://www.mudkiss.com/kirstyalmeida.htm

Zoe Street Howe - 'Rock n' Roll Stories

http://www.mudkiss.com/rocknrollwithzoe.htm

Texas Terri

http://www.mudkiss.com/texasterri.htm

Phyllis Stein 'A New York Doll Speaks out' by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/phyllisstein.htm

Liz Worth (Author of 'Treat Me Like Dirt') by Jeremy

http://www.mudkiss.com/lizworth.htm

Jamie Evans (The Mexicolas by Mystery Flame

http://www.mudkiss.com/mexicolas.htm

Lola Dutronic by Jeremy Gluck

http://www.mudkiss.com/loladutronic.htm

LIVE SHOWS:

Dum Dum Girls/The Long March/Fabric Mount

http://www.mudkiss.com/dumdumgirlsjuly10.htm

William Control

http://www.mudkiss.com/williamcontrol.htm

Night Of treason/Slut Pistols

http://www.mudkiss.com/nightoftreason.htm

Warrington Music Festival 2010

http://www.mudkiss.com/warringtonfest2010.htm

Haigh Hall Music Festival

http://www.mudkiss.com/haighfest2010.htm

Midlake/John Grant

http://www.mudkiss.com/midlake.htm

The Damned, Texas Terri, Ed TudorPole

http://www.mudkiss.com/texastshow.htm

Green Day/Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

http://www.mudkiss.com/greenday.htm

Love Amongst The Ruin

http://www.mudkiss.com/loveamongstruin.htm

Bare In The Woods

http://www.mudkiss.com/bareinthewoods.htm

Band Of Holy Joy

http://www.mudkiss.com/livejoy.htm

Die So Fluid

http://www.mudkiss.com/diesofluid.htm

MUSIC REVIEWS:

The great Northern bands e.p reviews by Den

http://www.mudkiss.com/julyepcollection.htm

July round up by Dick

http://www.mudkiss.com/julymusic.htm

Hot Summer reviews:by Chinners

http://www.mudkiss.com/hotsummer.htm

Television Personalities ' A Memory Is Better Than Nothing'

http://www.mudkiss.com/tvp.htm

June is bustin out all over (new releases)

http://www.mudkiss.com/junereviews10.htm

Mexicolas Minerva Suite

http://www.mudkiss.com/mexicolasreview.htm

Die So Fluid

http://www.mudkiss.com/diesofluidreview.htm

BOOK REVIEWS:

How's Your Dad?:Living in the Shadow of a Rock Star Parent Zoe Street Howe

Out of Control: Punk Rock at the Doncaster Outlook & Rotherham Windmill 1976-78 - Tony Beesley - Reviewed by Den Browne

http://www.mudkiss.com/howsyourdad.htm

FEATURES:

RIP Steve/Stella New tribute by Kris Needs

http://www.mudkiss.com/tribute.htm

Jeremy Gluck reminiscing on Canadian music

http://www.mudkiss.com/canadianmemories.htm

APRIL - MAY 2010

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:41:00 +0000

Well it's been an interesting month, full of highs and lows.On the plus side we've had some really interesting interviews, and some superb shows. There really is some fantastic worthwhile new bands out there, just waiting to be plucked by record companies.We are now reaching thousands of people worldwide - and to think it started as a little hobby. We are getting all kinds of offers we can't even keep up with, if this was a paid job I'd be delighted

I did my second band photoshoot this week in Castlefield Manchester at 7.30am and I'm really pleased with the results. Manchester really does have some amazing places for photoshoots.

I decided to use my redundantold Myspace back up site for a photography page. Check it out http://www.myspace.com/mudkissphotos

The lows this month have been that I was injured at Gogol Bordello show (stupidly in the mosh pit) but still alive to tell the tale, got the bruises to show, but thankfully no broken bones. After this I went andinjured my eye, (plant attack) resulting in me having to cancel the Die So Fluid show at Satans Hollow. No use without my right eye for taking photos. It is on the mend and hope to be back in action very soon. Meanwhile I enlisted the help of Chinners and he went to review them in Southampton.

Keep your eyes peeled on these bands ( I know we are) - The VivianGirls, The Black Belles, The Joy Formidable, Male Bonding, Red BloodShoes, Karen Elson, Kirsty Almeida (Manchester's Lady Gaga of jazz. ) Zola Jesus, The Stocks and The Dead Weather we love them.

INTERVIEWS:

Michael Monroe by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/mmonroe.htm

Adam Ant by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/adamant.htm

Dee Dee (Dum Dum Girls) by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/deeinterview.htm

Frank Major (Disturbia Clothing) by Rachel

http://www.mudkiss.com/DISTURBIA.htm

Gary Lammin (Bermondsey Joyriders) by Lorraine

http://www.mudkiss.com/garylammin.htm

Sarah Tonin (Alternative Model) by Mel

http://www.mudkiss.com/sarahtonin.htm

-XS- (Diva Suicide) by Rachel

http://www.mudkiss.com/divasuicide.htm

The Revellions by Dick

http://www.mudkiss.com/revellions.htm

IAMX (Chris Corner) by Mystery Flame

http://www.mudkiss.com/iamx.htm

Justin Sullivan (New Model Army) by Chinners

http://www.mudkiss.com/justinsullivan.htm

SHOWS:

Jesca Hoop

http://www.mudkiss.com/jescahoop.htm

The Damned/Ed Tudor-Pole

http://www.mudkiss.com/thedamnedlive.htm

Dum Dum Girls/The Switch

http://www.mudkiss.com/dumdumgirls.htm

Gogol Bordello/Mariachi El Bronx

http://www.mudkiss.com/gogolbordello.htm

The Wonder Stuff

http://www.mudkiss.com/wonderstuff.htm

IAMX by Mystery Flame

http://www.mudkiss.com/iamxshow.htm

The Alarm by Chinners

http://www.mudkiss.com/thealarmreading.htm

The Michael Monroe Band by Rachel

http://www.mudkiss.com/monroelondon.htm

Fight The Empire by Chinners

http://www.mudkiss.com/fighttheempire.htm

Glamour Of The Kill

http://www.mudkiss.com/glamourkill.htm

The Paris Riots

http://www.mudkiss.com/parisriotswigan.htm

SPECIAL EVENTS:

It's Queer Up North - Festival

http://www.mudkiss.com/queerupnorth.htm

MUSIC REVIEWS:

New Reviews from Den Browne

Kelis - Flesh Tone (album)

Serena Maneesh - Abyss in B Minor (4AD)

Band of Holy Joy - Paramour (album - out very soon)

Coral -Butterfly House - free download from Coral's site

Coral - 1000 Years - download single, usual sources

Delphic - Counterpoint

Ellie Goulding - Guns & Horses

Alphabeat - Hey Mr DJ

Mondkopf - Galaxy of Nowhere

http://www.mudkiss.com/denmay10.htm

Vic Godard 'Blackpool' - Kristof Schreuf’s “Bourgeois With Guitar” by Lee

http://www.mudkiss.com/leemay.htm

May new releases from Dick

The Len Price 3: Pictures

The Fall: Your Future Our Clutter

The Wind-Up Birds: Tyre Fire/There Won’t Always Be an England

March of Anger: March of Anger

The Vermin Poets: Poets of England

Gloria Cycles: Religious

Bilge Pump: The Fucking Cunts Still Treat Us Like Pricks

Toxic Poison: The Beast Is Back Spin

Spin The Dogs: Leave Me In Leicester

Existers: Depreciation.

http://www.mudkiss.com/maynewreleases.htm

The No - Ones & Exit State review by Chinners

http://www.mudkiss.com/exitstate.htm

Den's reviews of the month

Dead YoungClub II

Pete Bentham & the Dinner Ladies 'The New Underground'

Plan B - 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks'Various

Deutsche Elektronische Musik:Experimental German Rock & Electronic Music 1972-83" The Roseville Band - 'Little Eyes in the Universe'

http://www.mudkiss.com/densroundupapril.htm

Pincer Movement - Jowehead by Lee

http://www.mudkiss.com/JOWEHEAD.htm

Den - Punk's not dead it just got weirder

Bitter Springs - My Life as a Dog in a Pigsty

Rude Mechanicals - The Cyclops & the Wildebeest

Patches'n'Gretchen - Music from Little Big Pink.

http://www.mudkiss.com/denapril10.htm

REPORTS:

(Reports & photos by Mel) - Non music related.

Hope you enjoy my little diary events and photos.

Death, Desertion nd Religion - http://www.mudkiss.com/abandonallwhoenter.htm

Incarceration and Decay in North Wales - http://www.mudkiss.com/urbandecay.htm

Victoria Baths - Manchester - http://www.mudkiss.com/victoriabaths.htm

FEATURES:

Jeremy Gluck sings the praises of The Harbour Kings - http://www.mudkiss.com/harbourkings.htm