The first thing that came to my notice on arrival at Rockfield studios, in those seemingly far off early days of August - were the copious apple trees laden then with yellowish orbs that seemed to scream out 'All yours! Come and get us'. The drive...
It wont be the last time that something I write appears spewed up and screwed up elsewhere, and so badly so that it barely resembles the sentiment of my original. What a giggle! It occurred recently with regards to the piece I had written earlier this...
It may well come as no surprise to many who know me to find out that my first boyhood hero was not a rock and roller as such but a quite brilliant Celtic and Scotland football player. His name is Joe Mc Bride, and I can...
I cannot work out for the life of me why anyone takes Glasvegas seriously. I heard the full album last week and it's unintentionally hilarious. They would be a good comedy band if they had an ounce of self-awareness.' So writes one blogger on the Guardian...
As our own recordings come to the finishing line, this week I have been listening to some parts of the new releases from Oasis, Verve, as well as checking in again with the latest Coldplay, Killers, efforts. Putting aside the artistic qualities etc on display for...
I have been interested in events in the States this week where a man named Kevin Cogill was arrested for leaking online nine unfinished tracks from the upcoming Guns N Roses album - a record that has been in the making for more than a...
Some Sweet Day 88.3FM The Sting The annual Summer Marathon Series on 88.3FM The Sting comes to a close 8/28 with Some Sweet Day 2008 - The Simple Minds Marathon. For 18 hours, hosts Todd Richards and Aaron Burke will play the music of Simple Minds:...
Back In The USSA - Eddie Duffy As I gaze at the rolling Rocky Mountains from my home in Denver, the now familiar intense heat and clear Colorado skies feel light years away from the daily downpours and misty mornings of the green Welsh countryside. Although...
The Welsh Monsoons continue and the countryside is no less beautiful for that, but the drum and bass are done and Mel and Ed are leaving the compound. We will miss them for their music of course, but just as much for the banter. They certainly...
We open the studio doors that lead straight into the courtyard and it rains and it rains and it rains. A very British summer, but nothing could rain on our parade as the music pours out from indoors. And with every tune we approach I find...
This is intense ...
The Minds at Rockfield Studios ...
