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Archive for the ‘Interview’ Category
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6 Questions: with… Lack of Afro
Been a short while since the last 6 Questions feature, but hey… I’ve got a fresh one! This time it is the turn of Adam Gibbons, aka British funk maestro Lack of Afro. Anyone thinking that funk died in the seventies wants to get their head tested, it’s strong as ever, just gotta go that extra mile and search it out sometimes. So, without further delay, here’s the low-down…1. Who are you? Adam Gibbons, aka Lack of Afro. Born and raised in Exeter … [read more]
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6 Questions: with… Bless 1
I’m back with another edition of 6 Questions. This time I have Bless 1, an emcee (and producer) from Chicago. First time I heard Bless 1 I was instantly impressed with his flow. He raps intelligent, smooth, soulful, and catchy rhymes. I was also surprised to see how little exposure he seemed to have so far, criminal! So, on the cusp of his debut album release Starving Artist, I have the answers straight from the man himself…1. Who are you? Bless … [read more]
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6 Questions: with… The Q4
This is the second edition of 6 Questions, after the debut featuring Sonny Noir of the Riot Control podcast a few weeks ago. This time round we have Dutch production maestros The QuadrophoniQuartet – but not just one of them speaking on behalf of the group, oh no siree, answers from each of them to every question! With this dedication they are really spoiling us! You may recall the Q4 from Unearthing MySpace Gems last year – they are a Dutch trio with an … [read more] -
6 Questions: with… Sonny Noir
Today I bring you the first edition of a new feature, 6 Questions. This feature has been in the making for a long time, but now it is finally here. 6 Questions is six set, and vague, questions that I fire off towards artists, DJs, promoters, whoever, so that they can explain in their own words exactly why I dig them. 99% of the time it is my word that you take as gospel on recommendations through this site, but this time the info … [read more] -
Interview with BangBang
Some people get into the music industry for the money, some for the fame, others cos they enjoy the music, others fall into it, but some go deeper than that. Some see it as an art-form used to express themselves the only way they know how, like a platform to live the way they need to live – I recently interviewed someone who is that very way inclined. I’m talking about the British emcee, poet, artist, that is… BangBang. We talked about expression, influences, tattoos, … [read more] -
Interview with Chris Chinchilla
Interview time! This one is with ex Art Brut guitarist/songwriter Chris Chinchilla. As ever, being in Australia (where?!) time difference is a shitter, so Chris was good enough to stay up till the unsociable hours to speak with me. But what was said? Read on…Gav: Good evening, Chris, and thanks for staying up late to speak with me. Shall we start the usual way, you explaining to the readers exactly who you are and what you do?
Chris Chinchilla: Right… I am … [read more]
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Interview with Rusty Sheriff
Today I bring you an interview with Rusty Sheriff. He’s a pal of mine that just so happens to make fantastic music. He combines turntablism, samplism, and dirty-breakalism… ok, you probably were thinking I made the second word up, but now you definitely know I made the third one up! But, enough of my nonsense, I’ll let you read the transcript from the interview…Gav: Good day to you kind sir and thank you for taking the time out to do this interview. Do … [read more]
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Interview with Raze
As many of you will by now know, I do like to help spread the word of lesser-known artists. I mean after all, talent is talent, regardless of its incarnation. So today I bring you an interview with Raze, a hip-hop producer from England’s Midlands. We discussed his roots, the journey music has taken him on so far, and also the new release from the duo he is half of; Raze N Lava Flo. Here’s what was said…Gav: Thanks for sparing … [read more]
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Interview with Spillz
I managed to catch up with a good friend of mine, Spillz, for a brief interview. Spillz, or Salvadore Spilligan Esquire, is Tom Heighington, a hip-hop producer from Southampton, England. We managed to defy the madness that is global time difference and I fired some questions about his music right at him. Here's the transcript…Gav: Describe what you do and why you do it?
Spillz: Basically I dig through a lot of charity shops and select some old records which I … [read more]