Just a couple of hours before the start of their UK tour supporting dodie on 13 March, I sat down to have a quick chat with KAWALA, an up-and-coming indie-pop band. Led by Jim Higson and Dan McCarthy, a duo that hails from North London, KAWALA’s newest releases are upbeat, summery, and will undoubtedly put […]
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Wit, Wisdom and Wine – An Interview with Marcel Lucont
Marcel Lucont has been making a name for himself recently on the British comedy circuit. Having made appearances on the likes of Russell Howard’s Good News, John Bishop’s Christmas Show and Set List the debonair Frenchman captivates his audiences with grace, wit and a hint of good natured (well, I think it is) condescension. Ahead […]
Weekend wandering – how to organise the perfect family visit
As a student, one of the biggest treats of term is when your parents come to visit. There’s a little slice of the comfort of home with none of the travel and lots of free food. But how do you make your parents fall as deep in love with Exeter as you are in just […]
Flock Rock: An Interview with Eagulls
How is the tour going? What was it like playing in the Fiddler’s Club in Bristol? Fiddler’s Club was really good. We tried to play a bunch of shows where we were playing independent venues that aren’t really used as often as they should be and Fiddler’s was one on the list that we wanted […]
Life after Westlife: an interview with Shane Filan
A cold and gloomy Tuesday morning was undoubtedly cheered up by the opportunity to talk to Shane Filan, whose Irish charm sparkled despite the slightly questionable phone connection and miles between us. Chatting about going solo, his current tour and life after Westlife, Filan’s excitement was tangible. Shane Filan is best known as one of […]
An interview with Lonely the Brave
Having released their first album, “The Day’s War” last year and set to start their second tour this November, things can only get better for Lonely The Brave, who this year enjoyed the career highlight of playing Reading main stage. How did you all meet and end up forming the band? All the rest […]