Can you tell me about the EP? Pete: “It’s called ‘Places To Visit’ and it’s on Sub Pop. The last album, although it came out last year, was recorded like a year before, that pretty much. So it’s the first new stuff we’ve done for ages. It’s a bit more experimental than our last album, … Read more
Steven Severin interviewed in 2000 about his solo releases and starting his own label (RE:) When Siouxsie and the Banshees decided to split, did you have a clear idea of what you wanted to do next? Steven Severin : I knew I wanted time out, first & foremost & the arrival of my daughter, Sadie … Read more
Having at one point released a year-long series of monthly limited edition singles, The Melvins are no strangers to unusual release schedules. So it didn’t come as much of a surprise when they decided to release 3 new albums over the course of about a year. “We had no concept’ other than wanting to do … Read more
Praga Khan is back with a new solo album, Twenty First Century Skin, as well as a Lords of Acid remix album. How is doing a solo album different from your work within Lords of Acid? “The thing is that when we do Lords of Acid, it’s like a corporation between myself, Nikki Van Lierop, … Read more
With The Beamer, his new album as Spacer, Luke Gordon succeeds in making music that works on the dance floor without alienating home listeners. In the interview below, Gordon discusses that challenge, his creative process, his relationship with technology, and why he chose the name “Spacer.” What kind of musical background do you have?Luke Gordon: … Read more
Marc Almond interview from 1999 about his solo career and time with Soft Cell.
For those who haven’t seen you live yet, how do your concerts compare to your recordings? ‘Quite different, to be honest. I’m not a jukebox, so I can’t just play…. I don’t make hits, so I couldn’t do that. I’m studio-based a lot of the time: My records are produced in studios with keyboards and … Read more
An interview with Jazzie B How has the Soul II Soul website been working out? Are you directly involved with it? “That’s been up for about three years. No, I’m actually notthat hands-on in terms of information going in and out. We have somebody who specifically looks after that. But its been incredibly active, particularly … Read more
Initially, The Creatures was a side project for Siouxsie and the Banshees members Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie. But when that the Banshees have called it a day, The Creatures became the duo’s primary musical venture. By forming their own label, Sioux Records, the group strived to do everything on their own terms, avoiding any kind … Read more
A 1999 interview with Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. How has W.A.S.P. benefited from the internet? “Well, that’s something that I’m enthusiastic about. Because what I like is the idea of being able to, as i refer to it, network people together. It gives you a better sense in trying to keep your finger on the … Read more