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"I'm more confident in myself as a woman and what I want to say as an artist" Elles Bailey on her new album, artistic growth and reclaiming her story
She’s an award-winning voice in British blues and Americana, known for her raw honesty and powerhouse vocals. Elles Bailey returns with her new album Can’t Take My Story Away , a deeply personal record about resilience, identity, and owning your truth. Photogroupie caught up with Elles to talk about the new album Photogroupie: You’ve been getting a lot of exposure in the press recently. Does it seem a bit unreal? Elles Bailey: It’s one of those things that as an artist you sp
"I've always felt pressure to stay in whatever the perceived style was. But the problem is, I can't seem to do it" Steve Morse talks Deep Purple, 'Triangulation' and genre-blending
With a career spanning decades of genre-bending innovation and unforgettable performances, Steve Morse has earned his place as one of the most respected and inventive guitarists in the world. From the groundbreaking fusion of the Dixie Dregs to his powerhouse years with Deep Purple , Steve’s playing has always been about passion, precision, and pushing the limits of what the guitar can do. Now, he’s back with a brand-new album with the Steve Morse Band - ' Triangulation' .
Ian Anderson talks about Jethro Tull's new album 'Curious Ruminant'*
This will be your first album since the two consecutive releases in 2022 and 2023. How much of your time has been spent working on...
"Give me an artist and a budget I’ll give you three hits by noon tomorrow!" The legendary Steve Cropper talks about his new album and we find out who's the best musician he's ever worked with
The Colonel, AKA Steve Cropper, has won two Grammy Awards, he was ranked the number two greatest guitarist of all-time—behind Jimi Hendrix—by Mojo Magazine, and number 36 in Rolling Stone magazine’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” While in high school, Cropper’s band, The Mar-Keys, hit number #3 with “Last Night.” Cropper’s name has been synonymous with the world-famous soul label Stax Records. While at Stax, Cropper co-wrote hits, played guitar behind, and produced s
We do the Safety Dance with Men without Hats' Ivan Doroschuk
Canadian synth-pop group Men Without Hats achieved popularity in the 80s with 'Safety Dance' and 'Pop Goes the World'. The band. led by...
"She makes artists like me believe that anything is possible" Elles Bailey talks about her influences, writing and her latest album
Roots singer-songwriter, Elles Bailey is about to release her fourth studio album, 'Beneath the Neon Glow'. Elles is a British artist who...
"I'm going to be a bit more uncompromising and frame it in a way that's true to me. " Blues musician Connor Selby talks about his influences and why being authentic is important
British blues musician, Connor Selby began playing guitar at the age of eight which led to a voyage of musical discovery that had shaped...
"WE ARE PRESENTING THE SHOW WITH WHAT WE REGARD AS CLASSIC MUSIC NOW" TOYAH TALKS SUNDAY LUNCH
Toyah is an 80s culteral icon. From punk princess to film and stage actor, presenter, author, and torch carrier for those who relish...
"TAKING A BREAK WAS ALWAYS GOING TO BE A RISK" NIK KERSHAW TALKS RADIO MUSICOLA AND LIVE AID
Nik Kershaw had huge success in the 80s with tracks like 'Wouldn't It Be Good' and 'The Riddle'. He also penned 90s smash hit 'The One...
'WE WERE GONNA WRITE A DEFINITIVE POP ALBUM' MARTIN WARE TALKS HEAVEN 17 AND TINA TURNER
Martin Ware was at the forefront of the synth-pop scene in the late 70s and early 80. He was a founding member of pioneering electro...
"I LEARNED A LOT AT THE TIME" NATHAN MOORE TALKS BROTHER BEYOND AND LIFE AFTER POP
As lead singer of Brother Beyond Nathan Moore released several songs in the 80s "I Should Have Lied" and the Number 2 hit "The Harder I...
"WE WERE THE LAST GANG IN TOWN" - ALL TOGETHER NOW WITH THE FARM
The Farm formed in the early 80s and followed Liverpool's rich songwriting tradition. Best known for their hits 'All Together Now' and...
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