Morrissey is the villain we need – He’s trapped in his own creation

By artist, singer-songwriter and Fat White Family and Moonlandingz man Lias Saoudi. It’s been 20 years since I first set eyes on a Smiths LP. The LP in question — Meat is Murder — was released 40 years ago this week. I loved that cover. It made me ponder an alternative universe, one where the US army […]

Amanda Acevedo: “I believe uncomfortable feelings are challenging and beautiful.”

Amanda Acevado

“You are youngHeartache to heartache we standNo promisesNo demandsLove is a battlefield” This is an interview with the angelic Mexican songwriter and artist Amanda Acevedo. I had never heard her name until I found out that legendary ex-Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds guitarist Mick Harvey was touring last year, with Amanda Acevedo as his […]

It’s NOELY-NOELY NOELY-NOELY: Watch the Making of Council Skies + Seoul Highlights

Noel Gallagher

The full four-part making of ‘ of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds stellar record ‘Council Skies’ is available to watch. Shot by Anais Gallagher over four months, the series gives viewers a unique fly-on-the-wall view of Noel’s recording process. The album was recorded at Lone Star Sound studio, and edited by Jamie Carter. ‘The Making […]