Interviews and discussions with the VPME
LEVELLOAD INTERVIEW 2009 …Having decided on the name Levelload they set to work to write punchy, edgy pop and their first collaborative effort “Palookaville” was quickly picked up by the discerning ears of John Peel and played on Radio 1 – not bad for a first effort. Thus inspired, they quickly released a follow up single the acerbic “HND In RNR” which immediately created a stir and possibly put a few noses out of joint within various London fashionistas.
Myspace It’s hard to believe Metric have been around in one form or another for the best part of a decade. Despite the fact that they are huge in their home country of Canada, with
Essex-born Darren Hayman was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist with Indie rock band Hefner, big favourites of the late, great, John Peel. Since their split in 2002, Darren has continued to produce interesting and thought provoking music and 2009 has seen the release of his tenth career album, the rather clever, rather lovely” Pram Town”
“Too Fake” By Hockey On Myspace They are based in Portland USA, they play “new wave soul” and they sound like Julian Casablancas wearing David Byrne’s big suit, getting on down and losing that frown
“I am A Pilot” By Fanfarlo Fanfarlo are Amos, Cathy, Justin Leon and Simon Normally my heart sinks faster than Dawn French ensconced in a leaky pedalo when I hear one of pops elder statesmen
“Alcatraz” By Sound Of Guns [soundcloud url=”http://soundcloud.com/vonpip/alcatraz-by-sound-of-guns”] Sound Of Guns are Andy Metcalfe – Vocals –Lee Glynn – Guitar-Nathan Crowley – Guitar John Coley – Bass –Si Finley – Drums You’d think being from Liverpool
” Your Own Beat” By Kyoshi Kyoshi are ; Leanne King (20): Vocals, Chris Curtis (24): Bass, Ben Moore (23): Drums, Dan King (23): Guitars Leanne King, fronts Kyoshi, a band who originally formed in
“Terra Firma” By Orphans & Vandals Orphans & Vandals are : Al Joshua – guitar, harmonica, vocals, toy piano Francesca – violin, piano, glockenspiel, percussion, backing vocals Gabi Woo – drums, percussion, backing vocals, harmonium,
“Hope Is Not Enough” By Royal Treatment Plant Royal Treatment Plant are Paula – aka pp- DJ – Sam – Tom – Chris Royal Treatment Plant? Sounds like a place the Queen and her horse
Tales from the Sea – Interview with The Duloks by Mr Lion “Octopus In Love” By The Duloks Music and comedy can be uneasy bedfellows. The Monty Python team pulled off a few amusing tunes
“Memory Box” By Alessi’s Ark Initially you may get the impression that Alessi (of Alessi’s Ark) resides within a giant toadstool in the middle of an enchanted forest in which she routinely communes with imps,
“Paranoia” By Video Villain Who’s your favourite video villain? Michael Myers? Roy Batty? Keyser Söze? Don Vito Corleone? Norman Bates? Lucy and Marie?? …. Video Villain is a band that likes alliteration, when we interviewed