Classical and Opera Features

Brian’s Ken Sweeney: “I dressed up as a priest to keep them happy” – Interview

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…


The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon: “My raison d’être was always never ...

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...
The Divine Comedy’s Neil Hannon: “My raison d’être was always never ...

Venini: “Any band with a bit of style and confidence just gets slagged off”...

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...
Venini: “Any band with a bit of style and confidence just gets slagged off”...

Brassy: “We’re the ones who write the songs, but we don’t get any of ...

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...
Brassy: “We’re the ones who write the songs, but we don’t get any of ...