Zounds, the legendary anarchist post-punk band releases their second album this year ‘The Redemption of Zounds’ on Overground Records, almost 30 years after the release of their ground-breaking, seminal debut ‘The Curse of Zounds’.Formed in 1977, Zounds was the...
Cypher 16 – T...
posted by Chris Storey
Cypher 16 offer there own form of metal with a electronic and industrial twist. After recent performances with bands such as Mudvayne, Chris Storey was able to catch up with the guys and have a chat about current goings on in the Cypher 16 camp and any future plans that are in the pipeline....
Buzzcocks – T...
posted by WithGuitars
Dave Henderson, from Q Magazine, talks to Pete Shelley and Howard Devoto about the early days of the Buzzcocks. Buzzcocks formed in Manchester, England. School mates Peter McNeish and Howard Trafford had attended a Sex Pistols concert in London in 1976 and decided it would be fun to start a...
Athlete – A 2011 Celebration
posted by Steve Janes
With Guitars are happy to talk all things Athlete. After all with a blinding Newcastle gig, as part of the band’s Stripped Back Tour, we meet an upbeat Joel and Tim, previewing Athletes release of ‘Singles 01-10’ and looking further ahead… Hooks, harmonies and soaring rock anthems…. Awards, accolades and a tremendously loyal live following. People think they know Athlete, four charming men from South London, Deptford. The Ivor Novello Award winning English indie rock band comprise of Joel Pott (lead vocals and guitar), Carey Willetts (bass and backing vocals), Stephen Roberts (drums and backing vocals) and Tim Wanstall...
Blood Red Shoes, A 2011 Soundcheck
posted by Jamie Gambino
Brighton rock duo Blood Red Shoes: Laura Mary Carter and Steven Ansell formed in 2004 after the demise of their previous bands. They released several limited singles on various indies before signing to V2 in 2007. With two albums released so far – 2008′s brilliant debut ‘Box Of Secrets and 2010′s mighty follow up ‘Fire Like This’. The band have just finished extensive touring, that has seen them play a slew of European festivals this summer. With Guitars Jamie Gambino managed to blag an interview with singer/guitarist Laura Mary Carter before she heads into the studio to complete work on album number 3, the...
The Vaselines, Back...
posted by Jamie Gambino
Alternative rock courtesy of Sub Pop’s, The Vaselines, after two albums in 20 years makes Blue Nile sound prolific But with a following wind and the spark of new material, hopes are running high. With Guitar’s Jamie Gambino questions Frances McKee on Sub Pop, Divine and getting in and...
The Lurkers, Arthur...
posted by Steve Janes
Caught unawares, Arthuro Bassick the frontman of the original first generation of Punk music, The Lurkers prior to Friday nights bow at Guilfest. They went on to play a hugely enjoyable set in the Vive La Rock Tent, well supported by Nelly on Drums and Steve on Guitar from the Hi-Fi...
The GoGobots –...
posted by WithGuitars
In the late afternoon onstage at this year’s Guilfest, The GooGoBots impressed Beverly Addy, and the rest of the With Guitars crew. Their sound, a cross between rock and pop; One look at the Scottish band’s influences may give a clue, Muse, Queen, Sparks, Scissor Sisters are all mentioned...
50ft Wave – T...
posted by Jamie Gambino
Alt Rock’s Kristin Hersh proves there is life outside of her solo guise and that of front-woman of The Throwing Muses, to deliver a darker? maybe, harder? probably, but punk?With Guitars’ Jamie Gambino leaves it up to you to decide on 50 Foot Wave. 50 Foot Wave are the best band...
The Skuzzies Taking...
posted by Steve Janes
With their recent single on Easy Action Records, ‘Dissatisfied’ which impressed, reports of some great nights all over London had a common theme, pick any positive garble of words and insert, normally in the second or third line, the words ‘The Skuzzies’, just as well then we...
Devilish |Presley T...
posted by Rotten Johnny
Love their sound. So do most of the With Guitars crew. Cue, Rotten Johnny – he sprang into action. His mission, to unravel what makes Devilish Presley tick? Why are they so damn good? So he decided to find out more about the band’s obvious glam and horror influences, made a change...
A Pale Horse Named ...
posted by Chris Storey
A Pale Horse Named Death is the brain child of Sal Abruscato (forming member of Type O Negative) and sound similar to the likes of Alice In Chains and Black Label Society. Sal works with Matt Brown in the studio but live the band also consists of ex members of Type O Negative and Biohazard to...
The Selecter: A 2011 Return
posted by WithGuitars
Heads up, dancing shoes on, The Selecter are back with a bang; At the end of May they released their download only single ‘Big In The Body, Small In The Mind’ a good anti-fascist song that heralded the band into 2011, expect the next single a cover of ; Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’ soon and a new studio album ‘Made In Britain’ to follow in the very near future. So, not much for Steve Janes to talk to lead singer Pauline Black about. In October 2010 The Selecter returned to the live arena to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal debut album, ‘Too Much Pressure’, by performing the whole album live at the...
Captain Dangerous ‘...
posted by Steve Janes
Captain Dangerous impressed with their upcoming single ‘Forgive Us Were British’ due July 4th (see Single Roundup 2). Steve Janes was lucky enough to catch some of their time to talk life on the road, I’m Not From London Records and the new single… Recently signed to I’m...
The Musgraves; Lost...
posted by Steve Janes
The Musgrave had a limited time to talk of their new excellent ‘Lost In Familiarity’ EP out now on Lookout Mountain Records. So pen un hand, Steve Janes jumped at the opportunity to grab a few words… Midlands-based The Musgraves begin their brand new EP ‘Lost In...
Teenage Fanclub A Grand Prix Interview
posted by Chris Todd
It was a well established fact that one of our writers had to review, feature as well as interview anything Teenage |Fanclub. So Chris Todd would have got on his bike, but London was a little too far and he did not have his puncture kit so the train came in handy. Turns out he gets a mammoth interview with all of the band, ignore some beer soaked antics it had been a long day. My first stop whilst I was ‘down the smoke’ was to Creation’s new office…Camden, of course. If Hyde Park is the garden of England, Camden is the shit they spread on it. To get out of the tube you have to get into a lift; it was full of...
Joy Division – Those Days.
posted by WithGuitars
An insight into one of the best bands of the late seventies read a one to one interview with lead singer Ian Curtis…The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Hendrix, Iggy Pop, The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, Joy Division. The most influential artists the world of rock ‘n’ roll has ever produced. And their influence carries on to this day. Where, for example, would The Jesus and Mary Chain be without the Velvet Underground? Where would The Black Crows be without The Rolling Stones? Where would Suede be without David Bowie? And where would any of us be without Joy Division? As the 1970’s petered out amid dreadful New Wave atrocities...
Seasick Steve ̵...
posted by WithGuitars
Music wise, it looks to be a good summer for the UK and what is fast becoming a proto-tradition, Seasick Steve. As the American bluesman continues in a healthy vein of form supporting his ‘Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks’ album and is fast becoming one of the ...