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The Veils – Finn Andrews talks about Troubles of the Brain (Static, 2011)

By |March 1st, 2011|Categories: Interviews|Tags: , , , |

Barely eighteen months since the release of one of 2009's dark delights, the epic Sun Gangs, Finn Andrews the New Zealand bred, England based leader of The Veils has released possibly one the highlights of 2011 with Troubles of the Brain. Over the course seven songs Finn and his band mates explore less grandiose and orchestral avenues than those on Sun Gangs favouring instead acoustic guitars, simpler arrangements and a lighter air in general. Chris Berkley tracked down Mr Andrews just before the release of Troubles of the Brain to talk about the differences in recording at home, going out on his own label and having a feverent fanbase to help that transition.

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The Fall – The Wonderful And Frightening World Of… / This Nation’s Saving Grace

By |December 12th, 2010|Categories: Album Reviews|Tags: , , , , , , |

Two classic, career defining Fall albums get the deluxe box set treatment.

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The Faint – Australian Interview with Jacob Thiele about Faciinatiion (Static, 2008)

By |October 3rd, 2008|Categories: Interviews|Tags: , , , , |

It may come as some surprise that for a band who always seem to be on the cutting edge The Faint have actually been in existence for over a decade, combining punk attitude and guitars

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