Interview with Sweet Baboo

Sweet Baboo’s fourth album ‘Ships’ caught the attention of many in 2013, with its impressive beefy brass arrangements and heartwarming tales of love, it led to a well-deserved nomination for the Welsh Music Prize earlier this year. 

I caught Stephen Black (a.k.a. Sweet Baboo) before his gig at the Belgrave Musical Hall in Leeds; where we chatted about multicoloured cats, rogue hecklers and camping trips. 

The Neville Staple Band- live review

The Neville Staple Band @ Cockpit, Leeds 9/11/2013

What do you do when the dance partner of your dreams has had two knee replacements?

Because that's what has happened to Neville Staple, toaster and skanking extraordinare from the Specials, whose music once embodied the angst and economic desperation of a generation and who now, at just 58, can't bust out the moves like he used to.

Young Guns - Live Video in Bristol

Young Guns rolled into Bristol recently as part of the Dr. Martens #STANDFORSOMETHING Tour. 100 of their most avid fans got an up close and personal show from this brilliant live act.