Interviews
by Michael Hubbard
Scottish supergroup Belle and Sebastian have collected about them a cult following since their mid-1990s debut, Tigermilk. But, having just released the soundtrack to the film Storytelling, the band received the news that their cellist…
by Michael Hubbard
Coinciding with the release of his debut solo album Sleeping On Roads, musicOMH caught up with Mojave 3 and ex-Slowdive front man Neil Halstead on a freezing cold winter’s night in east London… Having had...
by Michael Hubbard
In a basement under Spitalfields Market, Joby Talbot is tripping over things. Always the epitome of level-headedness, The Divine Comedy‘s orchestral arranger, keyboard player and occasional oboe and cor anglais performer is, this evening, undeniably...
by Michael Hubbard
The proggers’ frontman on Genesis, coffee bars and fan funding models
by Helen Wright
Having formed the critically lauded band Jack and the spin-off Jacques, Anthony Reynolds is now turning to writing books. It’s a balmy evening in north London, and we’re standing on his doorstep trying to get...
by Pam Huwig
Let us introduce you to a taste of some of the rawest, edgiest music to hit studios lately and to pass through Indigo Girls‘ Amy Ray‘s lips. Indigo Girls’ bond is strong enough to accommodate...
by Michael Hubbard
Andy White, formerly of ALT with Liam of Hothouse Flowers and Tim of Crowded House, is now solo and looking to be famous on his own terms. We caught up with his stratospheric folksy star,...
by Michael Hubbard
Following the release of Brian‘s second album Bring Trouble, the quiet, resolutely unstarry Ken Sweeney has been lauded in the press. Now he’s been nominated for best single of the year in The Irish Music...
by Michael Hubbard
He’s 32, he’s been in Father Ted, he’s just given up his day job and is now A Professional Musician with a record deal and the patronage of Sean Hughes, Ardal O’Hanlon, Graham Linehan and...
by Michael Hubbard
“There’s lime in this!” Debbie Lime points an accusing finger at the glass of lager on the table before her and regards it with a frown. Her protestations are directed at Nick Eastwood; Venini‘s bassist...
by Michael Hubbard
Neil Hannon, the brain behind The Divine Comedy, has achieved unprecedented success since Chris Evans played Something For The Weekend on his Radio 1 breakfast show back in 1996. The tiny Ulsterman has been working...
by Michael Hubbard
“I was condescendingly told, ‘you can really sing! Why do you use so much distortion on your vocals?’ COZ I FUCKING LIKE IT, YOU SAD SACK!!!” Meet Muffin Spencer, lead singer/hip-hopper with Brassy, an American...
