We are not a dedicated monthly magazine, we'd rather let our creative juices strike as and when. So some months we might be overflowing with an abundance of ideas, whilst other months we might be taking it a little easier. Although that month I have yet to witness. Here you can read all our updates and news on a bi monthly basis.
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Well Mudkiss has come to the end of another fantastic year, and actually the end altogether. (Yes, you read that correctly). Please read on.....
This is a message to all our friends, followers and countless contributors over the past 5 years and a half years.
"Anyone who has ever managed a long standing music webzine/ magazine will appreciate it takes a massive amount of dedication, organisational skills, time Managment and patience. Many hours are spent pouring over e- mails, following up PRs for passes, organising interviews, reviews, keeping up with what the team are doing, challenging issues with arise, social networking, and that's before you begin to edit the site. So there comes a time when you have to consider future plans and where to aim your arrow next year.
As the new year is upon us the time is right to move forward with fresh ideas. I have deliberated and agonised over my next statement for a few months now. Therefore I have come to the decision which I have been dreading to say and that is to wind down mudkiss for the foreseeable future. My aim is to take more time out to concentrate on mudkiss photography and to just chill out a bit more, leave myself more time for personal pursuits.
My lust for music has brought me in contact with some amazingly creative people and very often really nice too. I've had some amazing experiences which I'll never forget. Lots of other opportunities fell into our lap like being asked to take part in a radio show, then being offered our very own mudkiss show, (Pure Mudkiss) a regular slot on a TV music program (which was decline for location reasons). Mudkiss also had our very own one off live showcase event back in 2012. Four Mudkiss interview books have been self published and a photo calendar was published each year since we began.
I think we can hand on heart say we achieved everything and more we ever hoped to when myself and Lorraine set out on our little music based hobby back in June 2008.
It's been both a pleasure and privilege to be a part of the roller coaster journey into the music industry. I'd like to end with a few words from former Managing Editor Andy Barnes who when I told him a few weeks back of my intention he said so fittingly ' it's like the end of an era'.
(Mudkiss Facebook for now will remain and twitter. As for the www.mudkiss.com it will remain as an archive site) So I'd just like to say a BIG thanks to everyone for supporting us, playing a part in our lives and to everyone who has contributed to Mudkiss over the years" - Mel
Our
2013 highlights and favourites: We asked some of the Mudkiss team for their top five
from the year. So we got books, photos, gigs, albums and errrrm cat
biscuits...:-) Contributions from Mel, Eva, Svenja, Mary, Dick, Lee,
Den, Paul, Gareth, and Mike. It went something like this....
Mudkiss Top Five: - Singles/EPs/Albums of 2013 - http://www.mudkiss.com/bestmusic2013.htm
Mudkiss Top Five Live Shows of 2013 - http://www.mudkiss.com/topfivegigsof2013.htm
The best books we read in 2013 - http://www.mudkiss.com/bestbooks2013.htm
INTERVIEWS:
Peace: We're Kind Of In A Weird Space - Interview by James Lowther
http://www.mudkiss.com/peaceinterview.htm
Deadcuts: The World's A Beautiful & Fucked Up Place, There's Never A Dull Moment - Interview by Anne Johanna
http://www.mudkiss.com/deadcutsinterview.htm
Nick Mulvey - Simple Music, Adventurous Textures, That For Me Is Where I Put My Energies - Interview by Gareth Allen
http://www.mudkiss.com/nickmulveyinterview.htm
Terry Chimes:Whats All This About You Used To Be In A Band? - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/terrychimesinterview.htm
The Ruen Brothers: Journey From Working Men's Clubs to Glastonbury - Interview by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/ruenbrothersinterview.htm
Stella Grundy: Interview With A Northern Star - by Nicky Crewe
http://www.mudkiss.com/stellagrundyinterview.htm
Blue October: Sway Is About Hope, Courage And Faith - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/blueoctoberinterview.htm
Katatonia: I Want To Bring Back The Old Gory Element - Interview by Gareth Allen
http://www.mudkiss.com/katatoniainterview.htm
The Struts: Natural Born Performers - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/thestrutsinterview.htm
Joe Foster: I'm Still Working I Haven't Died - Interview by Lee McFadden
http://www.mudkiss.com/joefosterinterview.htm
The Shimmer Band: Sending Chills Down The Spine - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/theshimmerbandinterview.htm
Those Darlins: We Always Try To Create A Unique Atmosphere - Interview by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/thosedarlinsinterview2.htm
The Bedroom Hour: Putting The Music First - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/thebedroomhourinterview.htm
The Obscure Department: The 3rd Mind Of Robert Coyne & Jaki Liebezeit - Interview by Jeremy Gluck
http://www.mudkiss.com/robertycoyneintervew.htm
Barb Wire Dolls: Punk Is Hard, Fast And Life Changing - Interview by Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/barbwiredollsinterview2.htm
LIVE SHOWS:
Top Five Live Shows of 2013 as voted for by ten of our Mudkiss reviewers and photographers.
Eva Jostakova, Svenja Block, Melanie Smith, Paul Hastings, Dick Porter, Gareth Allen, Mary O'Meara, Mike Ainscoe, Den Browne, Lee McFadden
"We are hurtling towards the end of 2013, and to celebrate what a great year it has been for live music, some of us have put together a top five list of our favourite shows, which held special moments for us, so check them out."
http://www.mudkiss.com/topfivegigsof2013.htm
Black Veil Brides/ Heavens Basement/ The Smoking Hearts @ manchester Academy 19/12/13 (in photos)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivamel/sets/72157638886511116
Mr Peeps Christmas Party @ Gullivers, Manchester 06/12/13- With Kismet Ryding / Transister Baby / Stolen Haven / The Velocets
http://www.mudkiss.com/mrpeepschristmasparty13.htm
Peace / Drenge @ The Ritz, Manchester 11/12/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/peacelivemanchester.htm
Haim @ The Ritz, Manchester 08/12/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/haimmanchester.htm
The Doors Alive @ Manchester Academy 30/11/13 (in photos)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivamel/sets/72157638238968034
The Fratellis / Cut Ribbon @ Manchester Academy 27/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thefratellismanchester.htm
Desperate Journalist @ Upstairs At The Garage, London 21/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/desparatejournalistlive.htm
Barb Wire Dolls @ The Boulevard, Wigan 21/11/13 (in photos)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivamel/sets/72157638211666333/
Sukh @ The Castle Hotel, Manchester - 24/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/sukhlivemanchester.htm
Dave Hause/ Northcote @ Gorilla, Manchester 16/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/davehausemanchester.htm
The Virginmarys / Vox Empire/ To The Bones @ Manchester Academy 22/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thevirginmaryslive.htm
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman @ The Willows Folk Club, Kirkham 13/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/kathrynrobsethlake13.htm
Gary Numan @ The Roundhouse, London 16/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/garynumanlondon13.htm
Nick Mulvey @ King Tut's Wah Wah Hut,, Glasgow 09/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/nickmulveylive.htm
Damnation Festival @ Leeds University Union 02/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/damnationfest2013.htm
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ Barrowlands, Glasgow 31/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/nickcaveglasgow.htm
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ Manchester Apollo 30/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/nickcavemanchester13.htm
Bellowhead @ Parr Hall, Warrington 08/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/bellowheadlive.htm
Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo / Chris T-T / Rachel Hillary @ St Philip’s Church, Salford 7/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/emilybarkerlive.htm
The Cult/ Bo Ningen @ Liverpool Academy 29/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thecultliverpool.htm
Clean Bandit @ Gorilla, Manchester 24/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/cleabanditlivereview.htm
Honey @ Gaslights, Redruth 02/11/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/honeylive.htm
The Full English @ The Atkinson, Southport 25/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thefullengish.htm
Marky Ramone's Blitzkreig @ The Electric Ballroom, Camden, London 23/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/markyramonelive.htm
Everything Everything/ The Dutch Uncles/ All We Are @ The Ritz, Manchester 12/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/everythinglive2013.htm
NEW MUSIC REVIEWS: - http://www.mudkiss.com/musicreviews.htm
December Singles 2013 - by Chumki Banerjee - http://www.mudkiss.com/singlesdec13.htm
As 2013 slips away, I grieve that time can never be retraced, that in the end we must all say goodbye, that ‘I will never look into your eyes again’. But before we must part, as this year fades into twilight, a final twelve tunes for Christmas, luminous lament to what has been, blinded by the light of what will be.
Singles:
Eps:
December Album Reviews by Paul, Dick, Gareth, Anne, Mike - http://www.mudkiss.com/december2013albums.htm
December album of the month: The Velvet Underground - White Light White Heat - Review by Dick Porter
Chumki singles/Eps for December:
Singles:
EPs:
November album of the month: Brendan Benson - You Were Right - Review By Paul Hastings
November EP of the month: James Stevenson - The Shape Of Things To Come Review by Chumki Banerjee
November albums:
EVENTS:
Louder Than Words Festival 2013 @ The Palace Hotel, Manchester
http://www.mudkiss.com/louderthanwordsfest13.htm
BOOKS:
The Best Books We Read This Year by Melanie Smith, Den Browne, Dick Porter, Mike Ainscoe
http://www.mudkiss.com/bestbooks2013.htm
Something For Your Christmas Stocking?: December book reviews - by Mike Ainscoe, Paul Hastings, Mary O'Meara, Jeremy Gluck
http://www.mudkiss.com/bookreviews2013.htm
Music Themed Photo Books - Reviewed by Lee McFadden & Philip Howe
http://www.mudkiss.com/decemberphotobooks13.htm
FEATURES:
The Local Music Scene In The South West: South West Rising by Dick Porter Featuring: Moriaty/ Honey / The Eyelids/ Pirate Copy / Mister Postman/ The Red Cords / Xeno/ Black Tambourines / Hold The Sun / Night Motor
http://www.mudkiss.com/southwestrising.htm
Rockabilly Rants: Christmas 2013 - by Coco Fierce
http://www.mudkiss.com/christmascocofierce.htm
Rockabilly Rants: Autobiographies - by Coco Fierce
http://www.mudkiss.com/autobiographies.htm
End................and this is truly the end my friend
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INTERVIEWS:
Jamie Lenman: This Is Like Proper Detective Shit! - Interview by Callum Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/jamielenmaninterview.htm
Brother & Bones: We're Not Really Good At Relaxing - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/brotherandbonesinterview.htm
Davis Fetter: Playing Live Is Just As Important As Songwriting - Interview by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/davisfetterinterview.htm
Revocation: One Of Our Darkest And Heaviest Albums To Date - Interview by Gareth Allen
http://www.mudkiss.com/revocationinterview.htm
Gertrude: On The Road Trip That Is Life - Interview by Lee McFadden
http://www.mudkiss.com/gertrudeinterview.htm
Phantom Runners: If We Are True To Ourselves It Will Hopefully Resonate With Other People - Interview by Jake Al-hilali
http://www.mudkiss.com/phantomrunnersinterview.htm
Duncan Reid: Every Time We Get Up On Stage We Are Really, Really Good - Interview by Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/duncanreidinterview.htm
Michael Monroe: Straight Up Rock N' Roll - Interview by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/michealmonroeinterview2.htm
Spires (Paul Sadler): Album, What Bloody Album - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/spiresinterview2.htm
Circle Of Rage: Anarchy At Its UK Best - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/circleofrageinterview.htm
The Fratellis: We Should Be In Good Form By The Time We Get To Manchester - Interview by Philip Howe
http://www.mudkiss.com/thefratellisinterview.htm
The Black Clouds: "We Understand How Important Honest Rock n Roll Is, So That's Our Main Goal - Interview By Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/theblackcloudsinterview.htm
Whales In Cubicles: If Your Happy To Say Something, Then You Can Write Music - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/whalesincubicleinterview.htm
LIVE REVIEWS
Marky Ramone's Blitzkreig @ The Electric Ballroom, Camden, London 23/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/markyramonelive.htm
Wilko Johnson / Ruts DC @ Koko, Camden, London 14/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/wilkoreview.htm
The Mutineers @ The Sound Control, Manchester 17/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/themutineerslive.htm
Spires / Show of Crows / Searu / Interception / Jaded @ Manchester Academy 3 - 18/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/spiresacademy2013.htm
Ahab / The Hummingbirds @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 11/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/ahablivereview.htm
Revocation @ The Cathouse, Glasgow 22/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/revocationlivereview.htm
Fleetwood Mac @ Manchester Arena 01/10/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/fleetwoodmaclive.htm
Exit Calm/Dirty Rivers/The Shimmer Band @ Ruby Lounge, Manchester 19/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/exitcalmrubyloungelive.htm
Will Varley @ The Fox & Goose, Hebden Bridge 28/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/willvarleythefoxandgoose.htm
Lucy Ward @ The Globe Inn, Glossop 26/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/lucywardtheglobeinnlive.htm
Babyshambles/Deadcuts @ Brixton Academy 14/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/babyshamblesdeadcutslive.htm
Taste Masters 4 – China White, Turrentine Jones @ Factory 251, Manchester 21/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/tastemasters4review.htm
Roger Waters Performs Pink Floyds 'The Wall' @ Wembley, London 14/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/rogerwaterswembley.htm
Ren Harvieu / The Jar Family @ St Philips Church, Salford, Manchester (Salford Music Festival) 26/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/renharvieulivesalford.htm
Jonny Cola & The A-Grades @ Lexington, London 04/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/jonnycolatheagradeslive.htm
Lydia Lunch + Retrovirus/ Comanechi @ The Borderline, London 19/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/comanechilondonreview.htm
Walter Lure @ The Underworld, Camden 10/08/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/walterlurelivereview.htm
Caro Emerald @ The Lowry Theatre 08/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/caroemeraldlowry.htm
Babyshambles @ Manchester Academy 07/09/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/babyshamblesmanchester.htm
Bingley Music Live @ Myrtle Park, Bingley Aug 30,31st, 1st Sept 2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/bingleyfestival2013.htm
MUSIC REVIEWS:
October Album of the Month: Anna Calvi - One Breath - Review by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/annacalvibreath.htm
October Album Reviews - by Paul Hastings, Mike Ainscoe, Lee McFadden, Mary O'Meara, Philip Howe, James Lowther, Gareth Allen and Stuart Kristensen
http://www.mudkiss.com/october2013albums.htm
Chumki's choice of EP's and Singles
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkisinglesoct13.htm
Singles:
EP's:
September Album of the Month: White Lies - Big TV - by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/whiteliesalbum.htm
September EP of the Month: Honey - Suckle - by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/honeysuckleep.htm
September Album Reviews - by Philip Howe, Callum Barnes, Mike Ainscoe, Nigel Cartner, Paul Hastings, Gareth Allen, Anne Johanna, Stuart Kristensen and Brett Dunford.
http://www.mudkiss.com/september2013albums.htm
August Extreme Metal Albums by Andy & Stuart
http://www.mudkiss.com/extremeaugust.htm
Chumki's selection of Singles & EPS: Unquiet Mind In Uncertain Times
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkisept13.htm
BOOK REVIEWS:
Springsteen On Springsteen: Interviews - Speeches - Encounters by Jeff Burger - Review by Mike Ainscoe
http://www.mudkiss.com/springsteenbookreview.htm
Fast Living: Remembering The Real Gary Holton by Teddie Dahlin
Review by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/garyholtonbook.htm
September books from Mike Ainscoe
http://www.mudkiss.com/mikesbookssep.htm
Recombo DNA - The story of Devo (or how the 60’s became the 80’s) – Kevin C Smith
Witches Hats & Painted Chariots - (The Incredible String Band and the 5000 layers of Psychedelic Folk Music) – Shindig
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INTERVIEWS:
Beans On Toast: Keep On Keeping On - Interview by Jake Al-Hilali
http://www.mudkiss.com/beansontoastinterview.htm
Black Belt Karate: Supergroup....Nah..Just Super Sexy Ninja's - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/bbkinterview.htm
Outfit: Putting On A Performance - Interview by James Lowther
http://www.mudkiss.com/outfitinterview.htm
Ian McNabb: The Eclectic Warrior Returning To Rock - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/ianmcnabbinterview3.htm
LIVE SHOWS:
Rebellion Punk Festival 2013 @ Blackpool Winter Gardens (4 day event)
http://www.mudkiss.com/rebellion2013.htm
Wintersun/ Fleshgod Aplocalypse/ Arsis/ Starkill - Opera House, Toronto 11/08/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/wintersunlive.htm
Boomtown Fair 2013 @ Matterly Estate, Winchester, 8th -11th August
http://www.mudkiss.com/boomtownfest2013.htm
B-52s / The Members @ Manchester Academy 13/08/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/b52slivemanchester.htm
Rebellion Punk Festival @ Winter Grds, Blackpool8th - 11th August 2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/rebellion2013.htm
The Tapestry @ The Soup Kitchen, Manchester 02/08/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thetapestryreview.htm
Amanda Palmer & The Grand Theft Orchestra @ The Ritz, Manchester 11/07/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/amandapalmerreview.htm
Sylvain, Sylvain (of New York Dolls) / The Duel @ 100 Club, London 25/07/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/sylvainsylvainlondon.htm
The Secret Garden Party @ Mill Hill Field, Abbots Ripton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire 25th - 28th July 2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/secretgardenparty.htm
Warrington Music Festival 2013 @ Golden Square, 19th/20th July
Day one: In Blue Skies, The Ambersons, Happy Mondays
Day Two: Little Sparrow, Kim Jennett, Stillia, Black Lights, Chi & The Twelfth Wall, Red Mojo, Rob Scotney, Sonnic Image, Steve Millington, The Black Circles, The Dientes, The Diamond Bays, The Dientes, China White, Slydigs, The Phoenix Experiment and Exile Parade...plus a cameo appearance from Rowetta
http://www.mudkiss.com/warringtonfest2013.htm
Deadcuts @ The Water Rats, London 17/07/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/deadcutslivereview.htm
The Doors Alive @ The Lowry, Salford Quays 05/07/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thedoorsalive.htm
Delphic @ Manchester International Festival 18/07/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/delphicmifreview.htm
Massive Attack vs. Adam Curtis @ Mayfield depot, Manchester 10/07/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/massiveattacklive.htm
New Order & Special Guests @ Jodrell Bank, Cheshire 07/07/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/neworderjodrellbank.htm
The Flamin’ Groovies /The Bermondsey Joyriders @ London Scala 02/07/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/flaminggroovieslive.htm
Steve Winwood @ The Lowry, Salford Quays 24/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/stevewinwoodlive.htm
The Levellers @ Holmfirth Picturedrome, Yorkshire 30/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/levellersholmfirth.htm
PiL/No @ The Ritz, Manchester 28/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/pillattheritz.htm
EVENTS:
Trip to Edinburgh Fringe Festival & Zoo highlights (in photos) by Melanie Smith
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivamel/sets/72157635199119078
The Manchester International Tattoo Show 2013 (in photos) by Melanie Smith
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vivamel/sets/72157634928304990
Big Sid - (A play by Jack Rosenthal) @ The Lass O'Gowrie
http://www.mudkiss.com/bigsidreview.htm
'New Dawn Fades' - The Story of Joy Division (Play by Brian Gorman) - Review by Mary O'Meara
http://www.mudkiss.com/newdawnfadesplay.htm
MUSIC:
August Album of the Month: Lucid Dream - Songs of Lies And Deceit
http://www.mudkiss.com/theluciddreamalbum.htm
August album reviews: (better late than never) by Paul Mike Lee Anne
http://www.mudkiss.com/august2013albums.htm
Summer Loving: Chumki choice of recently released singles & EPS
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkijuly13.htm
Den Browne Reviews: Feelin' Hot Hot Hot
http://www.mudkiss.com/densdeepsouthreviews.htm
Music Reviews for July 2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/july2013reviews.htm
July reissue of the month: The Allman Brothers Band – Brothers and Sisters - 4-CD Super Deluxe Collection
http://www.mudkiss.com/allmanbrothersreview.htm
July Album of the month: Miles Kane - Don't Forget Who You Are
http://www.mudkiss.com/mileskanealbum.htm
BOOKS:
Den Browne & Mike Ainscoe do the rounds of the music themed books - July 2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/booksjuly.htm
EVENTS:
Edingburgh Fringe Festival 2013 - (in photos) coming soon
REPORTS:
Rockabilly Rants: Trust Disney - Reporting by Coco Fierce
http://www.mudkiss.com/augustrant.htm
Rockabilly Rants: Embarrassing Parents - by Coco Fierce
http://www.mudkiss.com/rockabillyrantsjuly.htm
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INTERVIEWS:
Sheila Rock: We Were All Young, And Everybody Wanted To Do Something - Interview by Murray Fenton
http://www.mudkiss.com/sheilarockinterview.htm
Thomas White: (Electric Soft Parade) 'Hey, Hey, We're The Electric Soft Parade' - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/thomaswhiteinterview.htm
The Boom Boom Booms: Rock 'n' Roll is the Binding Factor - Interview by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/boomboomboomsinterview.htm
Brian Gorman: The Decision to Write A Play About A Band As Iconic As Joy Division Didn't Come Easy, But Fortune Favours The Brave - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/briangormaninterview.htm
Charlie Straight: Glastonbury has always been something like a symbol for us - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/charliestraightinterview.htm
Fish: Talking 'Feasts' - Interview by Mike Ainscoe
http://www.mudkiss.com/fishinterview.htm
Emilie Autumn: The Wayward Victorian Girl - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/emilieautumninterview.htm
Adam Sharp: (Author) Daddy Was A Punk Rocker - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/adamsharpinterview.htm
Shirlaine Forrest: I Do Love A Challenge And Shooting In Places Which Get The Adrenaline Going - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/shirlaineforrestinterview.htm
The Blackchords: We'd Love To Get Back To The UK Again Soon - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/blackchordsinterview.htm
Dave Hause: The New Record Will be Darker Than Resolutions - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/davehauseinterview.htm
Mark Arm (Mudhoney): Mud To Mud - Interview by Brett Dunford
http://www.mudkiss.com/mudhoneyinterview.htm
Suzi Quatro: Looking Back, Stepping Forward - Interview by Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/suziquatrointerview.htm
God's Lonely Men: Alienation Is A Big Thing - Interview by Phil Thompson
http://www.mudkiss.com/godslonelymeninterview.htm
LIVE SHOWS:
Band Of Holy Joy @ Limehouse Town Hall, London 22/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/bandofholyjoylimehouse.htm
Siouxsie Sioux + Viv Albertine @ Yoko Ono's Meltdown, Royal Festival Hall, London 17/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/siouxsieliveinlondon.htm
Blondie / Lexy And The Kills @ Liverpool Academy 18/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/blondieliveliverpool.htm
Section 60 @ The Night & Day Cafe, Manchester 15/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/section60live.htm
Barb Wire Dolls @ The Barfly, London 17/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/barbwiredollslive.htm
Parklife Music festival @ Heaton Park, Manchester 8th & 9th June
http://www.mudkiss.com/parklifeweekender13.htm
Amongst the bands who played in no particular order: Plan B, The Temper Trap, Jessica Ware, Alunageorge, Rudimental, The Macabees, Delphic, The Horrors, Johnny Marr, Everything Everything, Action Bronson,
Example, Iggy Azalea, Rita Ora, Riot Jazz, Toddla T Sound, Toro Y Moi, TOY, Watch The Duck and last but not least Wretch 32.
The Crunch @ Upstairs At The Garage - 05/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thecrunchlive.htm
Miles Kane/ Findlay/ Alistair Sheerin @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 02/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/mileskanelive.htm
Marnie Stern/ Sky Larkin @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 01/06/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/marniesteinlive.htm
The Great Escape: May 16th - 19th 2013 @ Brighton
http://www.mudkiss.com/greatescape2013.htm
The Specials @ Manchester Apollo 15/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thespecialslive2013.htm
Fish @ Holmfirth Picturedrome 25/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/fishliveholmfirth.htm
The Gasoline Queens (featuring Chris Rockson) @ The Unicorn, Camden 17/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thegasolinequeenslive.htm
Dirty Beaches/ Trap Door @ The Soup Kitchen 11/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/dirtybeacheslive.htm
Soriah/ Die Hexen/ Laser Dream Eyes/ Leda And The Swan 12/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/soriahlivereview.htm
Kat Men / The Caezars @ The Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath, Birmingham 08/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/katmenlive.htm
Liverpool Sound City 2013 - 2-4th May 2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/liverpoolsoundcity13.htm
Leeds Live Festival 2013 04/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/leedslive2013.htm
Frank Turner / Larry And His Flask @ Manchester Academy 17/04/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/ /frankturnerlive.htm
The Wonder Stuff @ Holmfirth Picturedome Yorkshire 06/04/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thewonderstufflive.htm
Feldspar /Fitz / Jonny Breakwell / @ The Castle, Manchester 09/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/feldsparthecastle.htm
Dave Hause/ Jonny Two Bags @ Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth 05/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/davehauselive.htm
Yeah Yeah Yeahs/ K-Holes @ Manchester Apollo 01/05/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/yeahyeahyeahlive.htm
VIDEOS:
Check out our recommended videos on Mudkiss - www.mudkiss.com/videooftheday.htm
LIVE PHOTOS:
Check out Mudkiss Photography live gig shots - http://www.mudkiss.com/picturethis.htm
MUSIC REVIEWS:
June EP of the Month: Coroner For The Police - The Deer And The Bulldozer - Review by Mary o'Meara
http://www.mudkiss.com/coronerforthepoliceep.htm
Summers Here And So Are Our Mammoth Music Reviews For June: Reviewed by Andy, Stuart, Lee, Mike, Paul & Den.
http://www.mudkiss.com/junealbums13.htm
The One's I've Loved: Chumki's choice of single and EP's released in the last month & 1/2
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkijune13.htm
June Album of the Month: The Icarus Line - Slave Vows - Review by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/theicaruslinejunealbum.htm
May Album of the Month: Monkeys In Love: Monkeys In Love, Want To Pet And Cuddle You - Review by David Nolan
http://www.mudkiss.com/monkeysinlovealbum.htm
May Album Reviews - by Paul Hastings, Brett Dunford, Andy Barnes and Mike Ainscoe
http://www.mudkiss.com/mayreviews.htm
Den Brownes Reissues Reviews for May: Destruction To Your Mind
http://www.mudkiss.com/denreissuesmay.htm
FEATURES:
Sterotypes: We’re living in a box - By Coco Fierce
"I longed to stand out. So do all of my friends and we sit on the stage together in a college canteen, swapping anecdotes and planning this Summer’s festivals. People called us ‘moshers’ and I loved being categorised. But teenagers do, don’t they...but I grew out of this. It seems other adults haven’t quite matured past this though."
http://www.mudkiss.com/rockabillyrantsjune.htm
The Show Must Go On....But Does It Have To? - reporting by Coco Fierce
"There are some things you just don’t say in public…for example, admitting that you fancy Boris Johnson or that you once did a little wee in the swimming baths. It is a good job I don’t really care about social etiquette as if I don’t get something off my chest, I think I may explode in a jibbering heap"
http://www.mudkiss.com/rockabillyrantmay.htm
BOOKS:
Den Browne's May round up
http://www.mudkiss.com/densbooksmay.htm
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MUDKISS PHOTOGRAPHY: This months live show photography features slideshows from
http://www.mudkiss.com/picturethis.htm
Also check out - http://www.mudkiss.com/picturethis.htm
INTERVIEWS:
Nicole Atkins: Like A Line Of Darkness Drawn In The Sand - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/nicoleaktins2013.htm
The Courtesans: They Are Coming For You, Anything Could Happen - Interview by Brett Dunford
http://www.mudkiss.com/thecourtesansinterview.htm
Danny Garcia: Punk Icon Film-Maker - Interview by Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/dannygarciainterview.htm
The Phoenix Experiment: Creating Cosmic Cosmic Clarity From Within The Illusion - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/tpeinterview2013.htm
Cathode Ray: Shining A Light On The Cathode Ray, As They Lay Belief On Me - Interview by Chumki Banerjee
http://www.mudkiss.com/cathoderay.htm
James Brennan: [Festival Organiser] We Are Making A Festival For The Soul – Interview by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/redroosterfestival.htm
Sid Glover: [Heavens Basement] I'm Pretty Level headed - Interview by Phil King
http://www.mudkiss.com/heavensbasementinterview.htm
Lene Lovich: There's Been Something Missing In My Life For A Long Time - Interview by Phil King
http://www.mudkiss.com/lenelovichinterview.htm
Twisted Wheel: Getting Back To Were They Belong - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/twistedwheelinterview.htm
Turbogeist: What We Deliver Is Raw, Visceral, Good Time Music - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/turbogeistinterview.htm
Bethia Beadman: Romance Is Just One Way Of Expressing The Unanswerable - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/bethiabeadmaninterview.htm
Dave Barbarossa: The Sound Of The Barbarossa Beat - Interview by Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/davebarbarossainterview.htm
Vinny Peculiar: Here's To A New Beginning - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/parlourflamesinterview.htm
China White: Taking D-Funk To Hollywood And Beyond - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/chinawhiteinterview.htm
Bull-Riff Stampede - Taking The Thrashing Machine By The Horns - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/bullriffinterview.htm
Bellowhead: Fiddles, Bagpipes And Frying Pans - Interview by Mike Ainscoe
http://www.mudkiss.com/bellowheadinterview.htm
Scholars: Our Biggest Ambition Is Nothing Short Of Complete World Domination, So Get Ready! – Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/scholarsinterview.htm
LIVE SHOWS:
Findlay @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 19/04/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/findlaylive.htm
FAUSTUS @ Edge Hill Arts Centre, Ormskirk 20/04/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/faustuslive.htm
Love/Hate @ The Vault, Rugby 06/04/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/lovehatelive.htm
Kate Nash / The Tuts @ 53 Degrees, Preston
http://www.mudkiss.com/katenashlivepreston.htm
Peace @ 53 Degrees, Preston 18/04/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/peacelivereview.htm
The Rubys @ Manchester 235 Casino 09/04/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/therubyscasino.htm
From The Jam / Thick As Thieves @ Warrington Parr Hall 13/04/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/fromthejamlive.htm
Lene Lovich Band @ Dry Live, Manchester 23/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/lenelovichlive.htm
Mohawk Radio @ Blind Tiger Bolton 23/3/2013 http://www.mudkiss.com/mohawkradiolive.htm
Johnny Marr @ The Ritz, Manchester 23/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/johnymarrlive2013.htm
The Gramotones- 39th floor of The Hilton, Manchester 22/03/2013 http://www.mudkiss.com/gramotoneslive.htm
John Smith/ TJ Murphy/ Birthday Girl @ Epstein Theatre, Liverpool 22/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/johnsmithreview.htm
My Bloody Valentine/Le Volume Courbe @ HMV Apollo, Hammersmith - 13/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/mybloodyvalentinelive.htm
Albino Gorilla /Kim Jennett @ Retro bar, Manchester 19/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/albinogorillalive.htm
Killing Joke @ The Forum, London 16/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/killingjokelondon.htm
Enslaved/ Winterfylleth/ Ancient Ascendent @ NQ Live, Manchester 14/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/enslavednqlive.htm
Linnea Olsson / The Folk Remedy / Matt Hamer @ Sacred Trinity Church 08/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/linneaolssonlive.htm
Kvelertak/ Truckfighters/ El Doom & The Born Electric @ Manchester Club Academy 06/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/kvelertaklive.htm
The Darkness / Ginger Wildheart @ 02 Apollo, Manchester 02/03/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thedarknesslive2013.htm
The Joy Formidable @ The Ritz,Manchester 28/02/2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/thejoyformidablelive.htm
Andy Burrows @ The Brudenell Social Club, Leeds 26/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/andyburrowslive.htm
Train/ Gin wigmore @ Manchester Apollo 19/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/trainlivemanchester.htm
Dutch Uncles @ Gorilla, Manchester 16/023
http://www.mudkiss.com/dutchunclesreview.htm
FEATURES/REPORTS:
Strings of Desire - Autoluminescent, And The Musical Adventures of Rowland S Howard - by Helen Donlon
http://www.mudkiss.com/rowlandshoward.htm
My Chemical Romance: Romance Is Over by Coco Fierce
http://www.mudkiss.com/romanceisover.htm
Book Launch: Lucy O' Brian's 'SHE BOP: The Definitive History Of Women In Popular Music' - Report by Jeffrey Munday/ Photos by Svenga Block
http://www.mudkiss.com/sheboplaunch.htm
MUSIC REVIEWS:
April: Album of the Month: Wire - Change Becomes Us Review by Lee McFaden
http://www.mudkiss.com/wirechangealbum.htm
Chumki Banerjee selects the best of singles/ EP's for April: http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkisinglesapril.htm
Dens New Diverse Sounds For April 2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/denmusicapril2013.htm
April round up of albums
http://www.mudkiss.com/april2013albums.htm
March: Catching up with Singles/E.P Reviews by Chumi Banerjee
http://www.mudkiss.com/singlesmarch13.htm
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds: Push The Sky Away - Album of the month
http://www.mudkiss.com/marchalbumofthemonth.htm
Album reviews for March - Going in Deep & Intense. Our reviewers have been working hard to bring you this round up of new albums, offering something for everyone. More extensive reviews and in depth analysis, so hats off to the team of writers this month, who are ….Den Browne, Mike Ainscoe, Nigel Cartner, Murray Fenton, Andy Barnes, Paul Hastings, Brett Dunford and Kate Sheard.
http://www.mudkiss.com/mammothmarchreviews.htm
BOOK REVIEWS:
PUNK + By Sheila Rock (Photography book) - Review by Murray Fenton
http://www.mudkiss.com/punkbysheilarock.htm
Den & Mike's Book Reviews: From Rock n’ Roll, Punk To Reggae …Its All That Matters!
http://www.mudkiss.com/aprilbooks.htm
END OF UPDATES
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Mudkiss are back in the saddle and ready to ride into 2013 once more with vengance....keep watching, reading and playing it loud!
INTERVIEWS:
Sean Lakeman & Kathryn Roberts: The Ballad Of Sean & Kathryn - Interview by Mike Ainscoe http://www.mudkiss.com/interviewlakeman.htm
Tommy Kessler: Blondie Is A Band! -Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/tommykesslerinterview.htm
Damn Vandals: ‘You can walk past it if you want, ignore it, but it’ll just come back again’ Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/damnvandalsinterview.htm
Mick O'Shea: The Anarchy Tour - Interview by Helen Donlon
http://www.mudkiss.com/theanarchytourinterview.htm
The Virginmarys: We want to write songs and albums that will stay with people forever - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/thevirginmarysinterview.htm
Snakes In The Grass: The Year Of The Snake - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/snakesinthegrass.htm
Collibus: Re -Formed, Refreshed, Resurgent And Ready To Rock - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/collibusinterview.htm
Little Sparrow: …“There's A Door We Find And We Start To Dream" - Interview by Melanie Smith /Shay Rowan
http://www.mudkiss.com/littlesparrowinterview.htm
LIVE:
The Bronx/ Single Mothers/ Axis Of @ Club Academy, Manchester 19/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/thebronxclubacademy.htm
Jake Bugg/ Valerie June/ Hudson Taylor @ HMV Ritz, Manchester 14/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/jakebuggreview.htm
Parlour Flames @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester 10/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/parlourflameslive.htm
Snakes In The Grass/ The Black Bullets @ The Boulevard, Wigan 09/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/snakesinthegrassdebut.htm
Pure Love/ The Vestals/ Turbogeist @ 53 Degrees, Preston 10/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/purelovelive.htm
NME Awards Tour 2013 - Django Django/ Palma Violets / Peace/ Miles Kane @ Manchester Academy 08/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/nmeawardstour.htm
Heavens Basement @ The Star & Garter, Manchester 8/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/heavensbasementman.htm
Folks/ The Merrylees @ The Deaf Institute 02/02/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/themerryleeslivereview.htm
Heavens Basement @ The Vault, Rugby 05/02/13 - Review by Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/heavensbasementrugby.htm
ROMANCE/ The Priscillas @ Some Weird Sin Club Buffalo Bar, London 25/01/13 - Review by Svenga Block
http://www.mudkiss.com/priscillaslive.htm
Nell Bryden The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 31/01/13 - Review by Mary O'Meara
http://www.mudkiss.com/nellbrydenlive.htm
Rebekka Karijord @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 17/01/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/rebekkakarijordreview.htm
Coronation Street 1977 Live! @ Lass O Gowrie 04/01/13 - review by Shay Rowan
http://www.mudkiss.com/coronationstreet1977.htm
FEATURES/ EVENTS:
I Am: Film Screening @ Printworks, Manchester 24/01/13
http://www.mudkiss.com/iamfilm.htm
Keith Levene's all time top ten [12] Albums At The Moment - Interview by Melanie Smith
Keith was asked if he would compile a list of his top ten albums of all time. A difficult task for anyone, but with much thought he came up with this surprising list comprised of not ten but twelve albums! We chatted about his choices via skype, all the way from a sun-drenched Florida and here is what he came up with and it goes something like this....
http://www.mudkiss.com/keithlevenetopten.htm
Happy New Year: Looking Back at 2012
http://www.mudkiss.com/newyear2012.htm
My Year In Photos by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/myyearinphotos.htm
MUSIC REVIEWS:
Single of the month: Talanas - Corpseflower
http://www.mudkiss.com/febsingleofthemonth.htm
Album of the month: Johnny Marr - The Messenger - Review by Mary O'Meara
http://www.mudkiss.com/johnnymarrthemessenger.htm
All aboard for February releases - by Brett Dunford, Kate Seard, Jared Jones
http://www.mudkiss.com/februaryreviews13.htm
Chumki Banerjee's Single & EP reviews....‘Turning Broken Glass To Diamonds, Bar Stools To Thrones’: 2013, Year Of Musical Alchemy
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkifeb13.htm
Album of the month: Julian Cope: Saint Julian [re-release] - Review by Lee McFadden
http://www.mudkiss.com/saintjulian.htm
January Reviews: From Andy Barnes, Paul Hastings,Mike Ainscoe and Jared Jones
http://www.mudkiss.com/jan13reviews.htm
The Blog Sound Winners of 2013
http://www.mudkiss.com/blogsoundof2013winners.htm
VIDEO OF THE DAY:
Don't forget to keep checking our chosen video of the day
http://www.mudkiss.com/videooftheday.htm
BOOKS:
Den Browne Skips A Light Fandango Through Some New Music related books
http://www.mudkiss.com/densjanbooks.htm
Mike Ainscoe reviews a couple of books for Mudkiss - A Bit Of Prog?
http://www.mudkiss.com/marillionbook.htm
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Cover photo of Jack White by Melanie Smith
Well the year is almost coming to a close, and what a year its been. Its been so busy that unfortunately I have had no spare time to edit our Annual Mudkiss interview book. So for the first time in 4 years we have no 2012 book coming out, which is sad but I guess you could say we are a victim of our own success. As anyone knows who manages any kind of online music zine, it is hard work and can be stressful at times, juggling everything that a decent site demands, e-mails, sorting out gigs, interviews, going out reviewing, photographing, and putting it all together, social networking, plus holding down a full time job. So rather than crash and burn we try to take a break around December to recharge our batteries and see if we have the energy, determination, patience to go forth for yet another year. However during this time we shall still continue to post previews/videos and items of interest, we won't be completely dead. We just need to as the posters say.....stay cool and chill out.
Get your EXCLUSIVE one off live photography Mudkiss calendars for 2013 - CONTACT mudkiss@blueyonder.co.uk
INTERVIEWS:
The Delaplains: Catch This Train Before Glastonbury Beckons - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/thedelaplainsinterview.htm
The Lost Souls Club: A Change Of Weather - Interview by Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/lostsoulsinterview.htm
Jessie Rose: 2013 Will be A Biggy - Interview By Eva Jostakova
http://www.mudkiss.com/jessieroseinterview.htm
Sisterbutterfly: Revolution Is The Norm - Interview by Svenja Block
http://www.mudkiss.com/sisterbutterflyinterview.htm
The Boys: First Boys Album In 32 Years - Interview by Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/theboysinterview.htm
The Art Of Punk: Alex Ogg & Russ Bestley - Interview By Helen Donlon
http://www.mudkiss.com/theartofpunkinterview.htm
Neon Leon: Hero Instead Of Zero - Interview by Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/neonleoninterview.htm
SHOWS:
The Rainband/ Slydigs/Within @ HMV Ritz, Manchester 22/12/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/rainbandreview.htm
Jessie Rose/ The Naughtys/ The Minx/ Chaddy @ Academy, Manchester 15/12/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/jessierosereview.htm
Black Keys @ Manchester Arena 11/12/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/blackkeysreview.htm
Duncan Reid & The Bigheads / The Duel @ Buffalo Bar, London 05/12/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/duncanreidreview.htm
The Raveonettes @ Sound Control, Manchester 01/12/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/theraveonettesreview.htm
Martyn Joseph / Luke Jackson @ The Met, Bury 30/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/martynjosephreview.htm
Dan Mangan/ Jason Collett @ The Haunt, Brighton 29/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/danmanganreview.htm
Stiff Little Fingers/ Spear Of Destiny @ Sub 89, Reading, 23/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/slfreview.htm
Kathryn Roberts/ Sean Lakeman @ The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge - 'Folk Roots Festival' 10/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/folkrootsfestival.htm
Vive Le Pink @ The Black Heart, Camden 23/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/vivelepinkreview.htm
Buckcherry @ HMV Institute Birmingham 21/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/buckcherryreview.htm
Music For Cities: Tim Burgess/ Peter Hook & The Light/ Puressence/ Sivert Hoyem/ Jake Evans/ with guests Rowetta Manchester and local musicians @ Manchester Cathedral 15/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/musicforcities.htm
The Revival Tour 2012 @ Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth 12/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/revivaltour.htm
The Boys @ Kampen Bistro, Oslo, Norway 09/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/theboysreview.htm
Jack White/ Willy Moon @ Empress Ballroom, Blackpool 06/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/jackwhiteblackpool.htm
Little Sparrow @ The Deaf Institute 02/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/littlesparrowreview2.htm
Barclay James Harvest @ HMV Ritz, Manchester 19/10/2012
http://www.mudkiss.com/barclayjamesharvest.htm
Damnation Festival @ The Student Union, University of Leeds 03/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/damnationfestivalreview.htm
RAT SCABIES, BRIAN JAMES, TEXAS TERRI, / THE DACTYLS @ ST PAULS CHURCH, BRENTFORD 26/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/lordsoftheoldchurch.htm
Mudkiss Music Showcase - featuring Chris Fox/ Dressing For Pleasure/ The Phoenix Experiment @ The Railway Venue, Bolton 05/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/mudkissmusicshowcase.htm
Scissor Sisters @ Manchester Apollo 20/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/scissorsisterslive.htm
Salford Music Festival 2012 [ A multitude of artists]
http://www.mudkiss.com/salfordmusicfestival2012.htm
FEATURES/ REPORTS:
ANDY'S UK METAL TOP TEN TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2013: For those more inclined towards heavier musical aspects, here's a UK metal top ten of bands to look out for in 2013.
Spires/Incassum/Talanas/Collibus/Bisonhammer/Agonyst/Dragged Into Sunlight/Huron /Sanguine/Kamikaze Test Pilots
http://www.mudkiss.com/topukmetaltipsfor2013.htm
ANDY'S TOP TIPS FOR 2013: A selection of bands / artists I have high hopes will really break through in 2013, some new, some not so new, but all worthy far more attention.
Golden Fable/Feldspar/Palma Violets/The Gramotones/The Delaplains/Christine Owman/Savages
http://www.mudkiss.com/andystoptipsfor2013.htm
A Year In Photos - taken from the Mudkiss Photograpy archives: by Melanie Smith
Mel shows us some of her favourite live show photographs from the year, and tells us why. Artists: Jessie Rose / The Virginmarys/ The Raveonettes/ Adam Ant/ The Phoenix Experiment / Dressing For Pleasure/ Sylver Tongue/ Chris Isaak/ Morten Harkett/ Scissor Sisters/ Jack White/ Tim Burgess/ The Damned/ Choking Susan/ Emilie Autumn/ Morrissey/ Ren Harvieu/ Palma Violets/ Jordan Reyne/ Icarus Line.
http://www.mudkiss.com/myyearinphotos.htm
Dia De La Muertos Fiesta: @ Hellfire Club, Manchester 02/11/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/dayofthedead.htm
HALTE AU VIOL ARTISTIQUE - BY THE LAST CHANTEUSE [Anne Pigalle]
http://www.mudkiss.com/stoprapingartists.htm
Black Monday: Last Days Of FAC251 - The Factory Records Office
http://www.mudkiss.com/blackmondaydvd.htm
NEW MUSIC REVIEWS:
An Alternative Christmas with Kindest Of Thieves/ Exile Parade/ Christine Owman - review by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/alternativechristmas2012.htm
Kirsty Almedia & The Troubadours - Winter Songs
http://www.mudkiss.com/wintersongsreview.htm
“THIS COULD BE THE LAST TIME” - Den Browne’s End of the World reissue round-up
http://www.mudkiss.com/decreissues.htm
Re-issue Of The Month: RUSH 2112 Review by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/rush2112reissue.htm
Blog Sound Of 2013: Who Will You be Listening To Next Year?
http://www.mudkiss.com/blogsoundof2013.htm
Greater Than Frankincense, Myrrh & Gold, The Power Of Music To Cleanse Your Soul: Single/EP reviews by Chumki Banerjee
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkidec2012singles.htm
November Reissue Round up: Succumb Unto The Beat Surrender - Reviews by Den Browne
http://www.mudkiss.com/reissuesnov12.htm
November Album Of The Month: - Muse - The 2nd Law by Callum Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/muse2ndlaw.htm
November new releases, reviewed by Matt, Paul, Pete, Nigel and Andy.
http://www.mudkiss.com/novalbums12.htm
BOOKS:
“Sound And Vision" - Den's Winter 2012 Book Round Up
http://www.mudkiss.com/dendecbooks.htm
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Well the Festival season is slowly coming to a close, and the dismal dark nights are drawing in. We've done quite a few Festivals again this year, not as many as we might like to do, but still keeping our hand in. Of course this year was a first for us at the great explosion of colour at Rebellion in Blackpool, what a superb weekend that was. I think we are still recovering, and of course being supportive with our local music Festivals, the Warrington Festival and Rochdale. Also we managed to get press accreditation for Boomtown Fair, Liverpool Sound City, Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia, Cambridge Folk Festival, Dot To Dot, and Nice & Sleazy. We had our very own Northern Mudkiss Event and it was a great success. All proceeds from the night went to the bands taking part. Maybe another in Manchester this next year....who knows? [I have yet to do a little write up about it, but we have been so busy since then]
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN US?
Are there any budding music reviewers keen to join Mudkiss? We are looking for dedicated and committed writers, maybe you are a student keen to have a go? We are getting a steady influx of newly released albums, singles and EP's. We would look at the very least 3 albums a month for you to review. So if you think you might have what it takes send a message to editor@mudkiss.com -with some evidence of your work. All we ask is that you don't mess us about.
INTERVIEWS:
Keith Levene's Search For Absolute Zero - Interview by Kathy DiTondo
http://www.mudkiss.com/keithleveneinterview.htm
The Rubys: Shake You Free - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/therubysinterviewreview.htm
Chris Fox: At Odds With The World? - Interview By Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/chrisfoxinterview.htm
Rebekka Karijord: Embracing Life - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/rebekkakarijord.htm
John Curran: Eight Years Of Incassum, Not In Vain - Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/incassuminterview.htm
LIVE SHOWS:
Ian Hunter & The Rant Band / Otis Gibbs @ Komedia, Bath 23/10/10 by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/ianhunterkomediabath.htm
Terry Reid @ Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport 11/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/terryreidlive.htm
Twisted Wheel / Deadbeat Echoes @ Sound Control, Manchester 04/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/twistedwheelreview.htm
Chris Isaak / Paul Freeman @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 04/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/chrisisaakreview.htm
The Virginmarys / Book Thieves @ 02 Academy, Liverpool 10/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/thevirginmarysreview.htm
Ren Harvieu @ HMV Ritz, Manchester 09/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/renharvieulive.htm
The Rubys @ Day & Night Cafe, Manchester 28/09/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/therubysinterviewreview.htm
The Loaded Dice @ Joshua Brooks, Manchester 30/09/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/loadeddicelive.htm
Liverpool International Festival of Psychedelia @ Camp & Furnace 29/09/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/psychedeliafestival.htm
Beth Jean Houghton & The Hooves Of Destiny @ Manchester's Deaf Institute
http://www.mudkiss.com/bethjeanshoughtonreview.htm
Cheap Cuts @ Carsons, Middleton, Manchester 21/09/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/cheapcutsreview.htm
Sam Forrest / Dark Town Jubilee @ Blue Cat Cafe, Stockport 19/09/2012
http://www.mudkiss.com/samforrestreview.htm
Rae Morris @ Matt & Phred's Manchester 26/09/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/raemorrisreview.htm
Salford Music Festival [The Lowry Studio] coming soon
Chris Isaak / Paul Freeman @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 04/10/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/chrisisaakreview.htm
The Cult / The Mission @ Manchester Apollo 10/09/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/thecultlivereview.htm
Rochdale Feel Good Festival 2012 @ Rochdale Town Centre 01/09/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/rochdalefest2012.htm
BOOKS:
“But I Was So Much Older Then” - Den Browne’s September Round-Up
http://www.mudkiss.com/denseptbooks.htm
MUSIC:
Octobers MAMMOTH singles and EP reviews from Chumki
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkioctobersingles.htm
October album reviews by Andy Barnes, Lucy Holt, Matt Crane,
Paul Hastings
http://www.mudkiss.com/octalbums.htm
Single/Ep's reviewed for September by Chumki Banerjee
http://www.mudkiss.com/septchumki.htm
New sounds for September: Reviews from Andy, Les, and Lucy
http://www.mudkiss.com/septembermusic.htm
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Mudkiss are having a musical showcase night, featuring three bands/musicians who we have worked with over the past year, with interviews, reviews and photoshoots. They are three local bands, apart from two members of 'Dressing For Pleasure' who hail from Birmingham.Heading the evening's entertainment we have Warrington's magnificent psychedelic, rock band 'The Phoenix Experiment', and another Warrington talent in the form of 'Chris Fox', or Foxy as I call him. Chris is normally the lead singer in 'Kindest Of Thieves' but this evening he will be performing his own brand of acoustic melancholia tunes. The gorgeous, three women in 'Dressing For Pleasure', will certainly be pleasuring you this evening, with their line in vintage tinged, alternative rock. Quite possibly dressed in vintage corsets and attire, these luscious, and talented musicians were one of the support acts who toured with Adam Ant on his 2011 comeback tour. And last but not least we have the gregarious Master of Ceremonies Mr Les Glover, who is also a master guitar player.
* On a sadder note, during our trip to Rebellion we were taken aback to hear that local musician Daniel Rimmer had passed away. A former singer with the excellent Warrington band The 66 and then going onto form his own band White Vinyl, both bands we had covered in reviews or interviews over the years. Daniel was an excellent frontman and it goes without saying that he will be sadly missed by friends and family. Rest in peace 'Rimmer' you'll always be the Jim Morrison of Warrington.
"Death makes angels of us all, and gives us wings where we had shoulders smooth as raven's claws" - An American Prayer - Jim Morrison
INTERVIEWS:
Charlie Harper: Hanging Out With Charlie In Oslo - Interview by Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/charlieharperinterview.htm
Zoë Howe: An Almighty Writer - Interview by Helen Donlon
http://www.mudkiss.com/zoehoweinterview2012.htm
Turrentine Jones: Bringing Blues Back To Life - Interview By Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/turrentinejonesinterview.htm
The Gramotones: Playing A Round With The Gramotones: Interview by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/thegramotonesinterview.htm
Rowetta Manchester: Diva Of Manchester - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/rowettamanchester.htm
Bink: The Fashion World Isn't A World That Interests Me! -Interview/photos By Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/pearlsandswineinterview.htm
Mick Middles: Recounting Tales Of The Stone Roses - Interview By Helen Donlon
http://www.mudkiss.com/mickmiddlesinterview.htm
John Maher: Buzzing About Another Reunion? - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/johnmaherinterview.htm
LIVE SHOWS:
Charlie Harper/Riots/Diagnosis 666 @ Revolver, Oslo 5/08/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/charlieharperreview.htm
Rebellion Punk Festival - Saturday/Sunday @ Winter Gardens, Blackpool 4-5/08/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/rebelliondaythree2012.htm
Boomtown Fair Festival @ Winchester 9th - 12th August
http://www.mudkiss.com/boomtownfestival.htm
Rebellion Punk Festival @ Winter Gardens, Blackpool - Day Two 03/08/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/rebelliondaytwo2012.htm
Rebellion Punk Festival @ Winter Gardens, Blackpool - Day one 02/08/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/rebelliondayone2012.htm
Morrissey/ Kristeen Young @ MEN, Manchester 28/07/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/morrisseymanchester12.htm
Cambridge Folk Festival @Cherry Hinton Hall 27.07.12
http://www.mudkiss.com/cambridgefolkfest2012.htm
Warrington Music Festival @ Golden Square, Warrington 14/07/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/warringtonmusicfesti2012.htm
Little Sparrow @ Wainsgate Chapel, Old Town, Hebden Bridge 08/07/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/littlesparrowreview.htm
JP Cooper @ The Castle Hotel, Manchester 7/07/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/jpcooperreview.htm
The International Swingers @ The Palm Desert, The Hood, USA 29/06/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/internationalswingersrev.htm
No Ceremony /// Cloud Boat @ Salford Sacred Trinity Church 05/07/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/noceremonysalford.htm
The Psychedelic Furs @ HMV Ritz 02/07/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/psychedelicfursliverevie.htm
Garbage/The Jezabels @ Manchester Academy 1 03/07/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/garbagemanchesterreview.htm
Roxette @ MEN, Manchester 04/07/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/roxettemanchesterreview.htm
Stone Roses @ Heaton Park, Manchester 30/06/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/stonerosesheatonpark.htm
MUSIC:
Chris Stocks 'Our Time' - Single of the Month/Feature by Chumki Banerjee
http://www.mudkiss.com/singleofthemonthaug.htm
August new music reviews
http://www.mudkiss.com/august12reviews.htm
Album of the month Anuryzm - Worms Eye View - Review by Andy Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/andyalbumofthemonth0812.htm
The Bickershaw Festival Box Set Review by Mick Middles
http://www.mudkiss.com/bickershawboxsetreview.htm
Chumki Banerjee's Mammoth reviews for August 2012
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkiaugust12.htm
Songs To Shiver Your Heart & Soul: by Chumki Bannerjee
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkijuly12albums.htm
Sonnenberg - ‘the end of the rain’
Perri Alleyne-Hughes and Neil Campbell - ‘then’
July 2012 new music releases:
http://www.mudkiss.com/julynewmusic.htm
Album of the month: Last Remaining Pinnacle: Visitors - reviewed by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/julyalbum.htm
BOOKS:
Rainy Day, Dream Away: Den Brownes book reviews for July 2012
http://www.mudkiss.com/densbookreviewsjuly12.htm
BLOGS:...as and when
End of updates....
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Lot's of things have been happening, both on the frontline and behind the scenes, as usual we have been busy, whether it be organising an interview/photoshoot or planning a gig or two. In addition we have had some fantastic nights of gigs and for me shooting them, which is an added bonus.
This month has been spent conducting interviews and shoots with some very inspiring and interesting individuals, all different, with lots of stories to tell, from half a day at Chris Hewitt's studio hearing tales about his career in music, and gazing at his collection of musical memorabilia, to a few hours with the talented Louise Distras, over a yummy lunch at the Soup Kitchen, with a photo shoot afterwards. A very sunny afternoon in Manchester interviewing and shooting a visiting rock n' roll couple up from the big smoke, the Authoress of Johnny Thunders biography 'In Cold Blood' Nina Antonia and The Deadcuts Jerome Alexandre.
My photography website is now ready, yet I am still adding photos from 2011 and 2010, please feel free to stop by and check it out. www.mudkissphotography.co.uk
The mudkiss Annual 2011 is now available and can be found at the link on the home page.
INTERVIEWS:
John Maher: Buzzing About Another Reunion? - Interview by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/johnmaherinterview.htm
Carol Hodge: Music Is My Life, My Passion - Interview by Melanie Smith & Phil King
http://www.mudkiss.com/carolhodgeinterview.htm
Louise Distras: Exorcising Demons - Interview by Melanie Smith and Phil King
http://www.mudkiss.com/louisedistrasinterview.htm
Kris Needs: A Tale Of Ambiguous Picture Postcards – Interview By Helen Donlon
http://www.mudkiss.com/krisneedsinterview.htm
Exene Cervenka of X: A Wild Sun Rising - Interview By Phil King
http://www.mudkiss.com/xinterview.htm
Nina Antonia & Jerome Alexandre: Just A Warning To The Curious - Interview By Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/awarningtothecurious.htm
Jonny Cola And The A -Grades: Loving The Alien, Music With Rocks In - Interview By Chumki Banerjee
http://www.mudkiss.com/jonnycolainterview.htm
P.P Arnold: Woman In Chains - Interview by Chumki Banerjee
http://www.mudkiss.com/pparnoldinterview.htm
The Rubys: Gemstones In Manchester - Interview By Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/therubysinterview.htm
Glen Matlock: Flying Solo In Norway - Interview By Teddie Dahlin
http://www.mudkiss.com/glenmatlockinterview.htm
Chris Hewitt: A Musical Entrepreneur - Interview By Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/chrishewittinterview.htm
Mark Laff: De-Stressing With Mr Laff, As We Discuss Punk And Beyond - Interview By Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/marklaffinterview.htm
Chris Helme: Doing It Himself - Interview by Nigel Cartner
http://www.mudkiss.com/chrishelmeinterview.htm
LIVE SHOWS:
Pearl Jam / X @ MEN, Manchester 20/06/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/pearljamreview.htm
Guillemots / Lyxx @ Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester 19/06/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/guillemotshardrock.htm
The Rezillos @ Brundell Social Club, Leeds 15/06/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/rezillosreview.htm
Buzzcocks: 'Front To Back' @ Manchester Apollo 25/05/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/buzzcocksfronttoback.htm
The Chapman Family / White Swallow / Cry Baby Aeroplanes @ Mad Ferret, Preston 09/06/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/chapmanfamilyreview.htm
Tom Williams & The Boat / The Gramotones / Clockwork Radio @ The Deaf Institute, Manchester 08/06/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/tomwilliamstheboat0612.htm
Choc Electrique/ Dressing For Pleasure/ Jeramiah Ferrari @ The Avenue, Leigh, Wigan
http://www.mudkiss.com/theavenueleigh.htm
Nice & Sleazy Punk Festival in Morecambe - June 1,2,3rd June 2012
http://www.mudkiss.com/nicesleazyfestival.htm
The Charlatans @ Manchester Apollo 01/06/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/thecharlatansreview.htm
The Lady: Homage To Sandy Denny @ Royal Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool 19/05/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/sandydennyhomagereview.htm
The Rubys @ The Ruby Lounge, Manchester 19/05/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/therubyslive.htm
The Stones Roses - [free show] @ Parr Hall, Warrington 23/05/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/stoneroseswarrington.htm
Liverpool Sound City 2012 Event 17/05/12 - 19/05/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/liverpoolsoundcity2012.htm
Morten Harket @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 11/05/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/mortenharketreview.htm
Happy Mondays / Inspiral Carpets @ MEN, Manchester 05/05/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/happymondaysreview.htm
Chris Helme @ Salford Trinity Church, Manchester 20/04/12
http://www.mudkiss.com/chrishelmereview.htm
Lostprophets /Modestep @ Manchester Academy 20/04/12 - review by Callum Barnes
http://www.mudkiss.com/lostprophetsreview.htm
East End Babylon: Cockney Rejects @ Koko, Camden, London 26/04/12 - Review By Lorraine Reeves
http://www.mudkiss.com/cockneyrejectslive.htm
MUSIC REVIEWS:
Chumki Banerjee single and E.P reviews
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkijune12.htm
Sonic Tsunami: Den Browne Gets Hit By A Tidal Wave Of New Sounds
http://www.mudkiss.com/june12denreviews.htm
Here Comes Summer? We check out what's new in June 2012
http://www.mudkiss.com/june12reviews.htm
Motorhead: Classic Album Selection [Box Set]
http://www.mudkiss.com/motorheadboxsetreview.htm
Here Comes Summer: From Joshua Nicol, Callum Barnes, Noel Horton, Lars Donohoe, Phil Allely http://www.mudkiss.com/junereviews.htm
Andy's May Albums: Is May A Musical Drought Or Flood?
http://www.mudkiss.com/andysmayalbums2012.htm
Andys Album of the month: Richard Hawley - 'Standing At The Sky's Edge'
http://www.mudkiss.com/andysmayalbumofthemonth.htm
DEN DONS HIS PARKA TO REVIEW SOME REISSUES
New singles/E.P's reviewed by Chumi Banerjee [Passion Unleashed, Dark, Deep, Heralding, Heartbreak, Dirty And Sweet]
http://www.mudkiss.com/chumkimaysingles12.htm
BOOKS:
Blondie: 'Parellel Lives' - By Dick Porter & Kris Needs - Reviewed by Melanie Smith
http://www.mudkiss.com/blondieparelellinesbook.htm
All board! - Omnibus release new music books all reviewed by Den Browne
http://www.mudkiss.com/omnibusbooksjune.htm
BLOGS:
Liz Lacey: Homophobia Is Gay
http://www.mudkiss.com/homophobiablog.htm
Liz Lacey: Please Excuse Elizabeth From Doing Punk Rock!
http://www.mudkiss.com/lizpunk.htm
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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
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
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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
http://www.mudkiss.com/andyfebextremealbums.htm
February Albums: Variety is the spice of life
http://www.mudkiss.com/albumsfeb2012.htm
DEN'S FEBRUARY REVIEWS: THE MUSIC NEVER STOPS
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:
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
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
Andy's Extreme Album Reviews - January 2012
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
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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
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
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
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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.
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
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
SEPTEMBER:
Andy's September Albums: http://www.mudkiss.com/andysseptalbums.htm
Opeth: 'Heritage' www.mudkiss.com/andysseptalbumofthemonth.htm
TAKE THEE THREE ALBUMS: DOWN WITH THE KIDZ [JOSH, LYDIA, CALLUM] SEPT 2011
http://www.mudkiss.com/threealbumssept11.htm
SEPTEMBER SINGLES/E.P'S: HIGH ON CHEESE, FLOATING FREE IN ELECTRONIC BOOGIELAND - REVIEWED BY CHUNKI BANERJEE
http://www.mudkiss.com/singlessept11.htm
BOOK REVIEWS:
DEN BROWNE ON HIS LATEST READING: FROM TEXTING, RAP, TO THE HACIENDA.
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
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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......
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
http://www.mudkiss.com/augustsingles.htm
AUGUST ALBUMS: DOWN WITH THE KIDZ [Callum, Josh & Lydia]
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
Down With The Kidz: Callum, Lucy and Josh review (under 21's)
http://www.mudkiss.com/downwiththekidzjuly.htm
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