Vinyl Chapters speaks to author, audiophile and academic, Jennifer Otter Bickerdike about her career, records, and what got her into music in the first place. For some people, music really is life. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike is one of those people. From her early days working at record labels to becoming an academic in the industry, she then went on to publish a number of … [Read more...] about An Interview with Jennifer Otter Bickerdike
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All Points East Festival 2019 Review – Sunday 26th May
Victoria Park’s summer festival, All Points East, returned for another diverse helping of guitar rock, art-pop, jazz and electronica. Victoria Park’s eclectic, two-week blockbuster summer festival, All Points East, opened for its second-year with a varied three-day programme encompassing the hedonism of Primal Scream, the block-rocking beats of The Chemical Brothers, the … [Read more...] about All Points East Festival 2019 Review – Sunday 26th May
Interview: James Morrison
James Morrison speaks to Vinyl Chapters about his new record, working with Joss Stone, and what he likes about touring. After taking a four-year break between albums, James Morrison has made a welcome return with new record You’re Stronger Than You Know. Featuring a much more live sound than previous work, the album sees the You Give Me Something singer in a good place, … [Read more...] about Interview: James Morrison
A Guide For Record Store Etiquette
Record stores are a home away from home for people who love music - vinyl-lovers, especially. For many, there’s nothing better than heading down to your local record store for an afternoon, flicking through the new additions, digging for a gem and giving that rare find a spin on the turntable. But, like anywhere filled with people with a passion, there are going to be certain … [Read more...] about A Guide For Record Store Etiquette
Interview: Lucy Spraggan
We speak to Lucy Spraggan about her new album Today Was A Good Day, mental health and working with Scouting For Girls. Lucy seems to be in a settled place. Her new record Today Was A Good Day has recently been released and it really shows a distinct step forward for the artist (you can read the Vinyl Chapters album review here). With her second slot at Glastonbury festival … [Read more...] about Interview: Lucy Spraggan
Top 10 Fake Movie Bands You’d Love To See Perform Live
Fake movie bands are a big deal. You go to the movies wanting to be entertained, so if you watch a film with a fictional band, you want them to do a number of things: You want them to entertain you, have great songs, be able to play their instruments, and sometimes provide comedy relief. Hell, that’s more than you ask from some real bands! We feel these fake movie bands … [Read more...] about Top 10 Fake Movie Bands You’d Love To See Perform Live