“When I sing in Welsh, all the emotions come flooding through”: BRYN TERFEL on his career and Christmas concert
Bryn Terfel discusses his global career, festive concert in Swansea, and how singing in Welsh evokes deep emotions.
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Songs from the half-century: an audience with CHRIS DIFFORD of SQUEEZE
Fifty years after forming in south London, UK pop institution Squeeze have two new albums coming up, preceded by an extensive UK tour, which Chris Difford tells us all about.
“I don’t think we can be accused of it playing it safe” – Ones to watch: BABY SCHILLACI
Throwing shade at TED talkers and empty anti-establishment standpoints, Tom Richards of Baby Schillaci opens up on the frantic postpunk sound of the band's debut album.
KARL JENKINS: the man behind the moustache, at 80
We speak to Welsh musical giant Karl Jenkins, the man behind the moustache, about his 80th birthday tour and his love of jazz.
“The band was a sanity project formed in lockdown” – Ones to watch: GOAT MAJOR
Noel Gardner quizzes doom metal Pembrokeshire trio Goat Major ahead of the release of their debut album, Ritual.
Things that made me: JULIAN MARLEY on his go-to meal and favourite of his father’s songs
One of Bob Marley's many musical sons, the philanthropic Julian Marley answers our trademark Things That Made Me questions ahead of two Welsh live dates.
Dentures out: THE PROCLAIMERS’ Charlie Reid on 40th anniversary, ‘anti-nostalgia’ era
40 years after the band's formation, Charlie Reid from The Proclaimers looks back their iconic harmonies, songwriting process, and forwards to their upcoming Swansea Arena gig.
“We never expected to be here 40 years on” – MADNESS frontman SUGGS reflects on music, life and loss
Suggs from Madness discusses their upcoming show at Singleton Park, their new album, and reflects on the band's legendary 45-year journey.
COLIN BLUNSTONE on THE ZOMBIES’ enduring appeal: “We never follow trends”
In a revealing interview, Colin Blunstone talks about The Zombies' cross-generational appeal, their musical process, and how they always stay true to themselves.
“If it were easy, everybody would be doing it” – MATT GOSS on hard work, reinventing himself, and the golden experience
One half of 80s hearthrobbers Bros turned razzle-dazzle man, Matt Goss discusses his UK tour, Vegas residency, and desire to serve his artistic journey
“It needs to last forever” – Oldfield collaborator Robin Smith on TUBULAR BELLS at 50
As groundbreaking synth/prog/proto-chillout album Tubular Bells tours the UK 50 years after its release, Rhonda Lee Reali speaks to Robin Smith.
“People need something that feels good” – WILL YOUNG, the nation’s favourite after 20 years
Two decades in the pop biz, a fixture in the UK’s entertainment landscape and about to go on tour off the back of his third best-of album: it could only be Will Young.