Edwyn Collins News and Photos

Progress Report: World Party

Mon, April 23 2012 3:00pm - Source: Stereogum

Karl Wallinger chats about the new World Party retrospective, Arkeology , and the illness that nearly derailed his entire career.

THAT DAVID BAND FEATURE IN FULL....

Sun, April 22 2012 3:45pm - Source: THE VINYL VILLAIN

Scottish artist David Band's bright and painterly work adorned some of the bestselling records of the 1980s, while his design studio gained him access to the hippest fashion circles.

A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF GIGS : WEEK 12 : THE NIGHT OF LEGENDS

Mon, March 26 2012 5:00am - Source: THE VINYL VILLAIN

The original plan had been to head to see the same line-up in Glasgow the previous night, but I got caught up in a leaving-do for a number of ex-colleagues taking early retirement from the cooncil.

New music: The Cribs – Come on, Be a No One

Wed, March 21 2012 4:21pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

For a band that often get unfairly dismissed as lo-fi racket makers, the Cribs have worked with some pretty interesting and varied people.

Sindie 4 – Inside! Inside! Inside!

Tue, March 13 2012 7:11pm - Source: Obscure Sound

Sindie 4 tread everywhere from Wire's concise punk to Roxy Music's sophisticated touch of glam, from swirling organ-led psychedelia to hazy British Invasion.

Robert Rotifer – The Frankfurt Kitchen + London & Europe Dates

Tue, February 14 2012 8:09am - Source: Buzzin Music Blog

Rotifer are pleased to announce a succession of European live dates in March following the release of their 1960s / 1970s tinged album The Hosting Couple , which was released on Edwyn Collins, Grace Maxell and James Endeacott's label AED Records.

James Levy and the Blood Red Rose – Pray To Be Free

Mon, February 06 2012 8:34am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Heavenly Records – home to remarkably diverse mix of established acts (Saint Etienne, Edwyn Collins) and breaking up-and-comers (The Soft Pack, Stealing Sheep) – appear to have bagged themselves a rather enjoyable Americana double-act.

Insight: Other Voices 10: One Last Night in Dingle, IE

Wed, December 21 2011 6:23pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Other Voices is more than a television series; in a way, it is a project that was born out of a need to showcase the diversity present within modern music, within Ireland, and ultimately, within the world.

The Sound And Vision Of Young Scotland: What Presence! Exhibition

Fri, December 16 2011 11:50am - Source: The Quietus

Imagine Orange Juice era Edwyn Collins skating on thin ice in a pictorial homage to Sir Henry Raeburn's painting, The Skating Minister.

Kate Jackson - The indie-rock firebrand who got in touch with her softer side

Fri, December 09 2011 12:43am - Source: The Independent - Music

When they burst onto the indie-rock scene in 2005, the Long Blondes, with the charismatic and stylish Jackson as their frontwoman were soon hailed as the best unsigned band in Britain.

Day 3 @ Other Voices 10: Edwyn Collins, Band Of Skulls, Frank Turner & Cherry Ghost

Sun, December 04 2011 2:29pm - Source: Nialler 9

Saturday night and Dingle town is buzzing.

Edwyn Collins working on new solo album

Fri, November 25 2011 5:18pm - Source: NME

Edwyn Collins is working on a new solo album, according to reports.

Fortuna Pop! turns 15 : The Line of Best Fit speaks to label founder Sean Price

Fri, November 18 2011 1:29pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

It's the afternoon prior to the second of Fortuna Pop 's 15th birthday shows at the Scala, and label founder Sean Price is in relaxed form when we meet at The Lexington, a mere stone's throw from the venue of the evening's festivities to follow.

Icarus Himself - Career Culture

Mon, November 07 2011 8:11pm - Source: The Ripple Effect

You know that already-expansive, ever-growiing list of bands "you totally need to hear before you die!"

Comet Gain: Howl Of The Lonely Crowd

Tue, October 11 2011 10:44am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Comet Gain has always eluded recognition.

Alex Turner: My First Song Was PJ And Duncan's 'Let's Get Ready To Rhumble'

Tue, September 27 2011 8:39am - Source: GIGWISE

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner has revealed that one of the first songs he bought was PJ and Duncan's 'Let's Get Ready To Rhumble'.

Six Of The Best – Basil Pieroni

Mon, September 12 2011 9:22pm - Source: Plain or Pan?

I've known Basil in a roundabout way for over 20 years, ever since I immersed myself in the dual rites of passage afforded to every teenage boy in Irvine in the mid/late 80′s – playing in a band and drinking in The Turf.

Mercury Prize 2011: TGTF Writer’s Choice

Mon, September 05 2011 10:19am - Source: There Goes the Fear

Tomorrow night, Tuesday the 6th of September in London, the winner of the 2011 Mercury Prize will be crowned.

Massive Music News Update

Thu, July 21 2011 7:36pm - Source: the finest kiss

I have been amassing a ton information that has come to the tipping point where I have to let it out.

Latitude 2011: The DiS Review, Day One

Thu, July 21 2011 8:32am - Source: Drowned In Sound

It is easy to be cynical about Latitude, not least because when the rain happens, you spy people swathed in Guardian-branded waterproof ponchos.

Latitude Festival 2011 – Friday Highlights

Tue, July 19 2011 3:22pm - Source: Buzzin Music Blog

This was my third Latitude Festival and once again it was an amazing weekend full of friendly people, interesting art, hilarious comedy, poetry and literature, film and theatre, but most of all some great performances from music artists both old and new.

Cover Song of the Day: Miles Kane – A Girl Like You (Edwyn Collins)

Fri, July 15 2011 5:37pm - Source: The Panic Manual

You might have never actually heard the name Miles Kane before, but certainly you will know his music.

The Horrors know fame is nothing to be frightened of

Thu, July 14 2011 11:30pm - Source: The Independent - Music

At a tiny pub in the heart of east London, a crowd is gathering.

Litttle Barrie: We're in Prime position

Fri, June 24 2011 1:56am - Source: The Sun - London - UK

LITTLE BARRIE made a BIG noise when they came into my studio for a Biz Session recently.

What is your guitar of choice?

Mon, June 13 2011 4:55pm - Source: Buzzin Music Blog

At the age of 13 I first heard The Sex Pistols and pretty soon after had bought my first guitar.

5 GREAT ALBUM TRACKS FOR FRIDAY (Part 20)

Thu, June 09 2011 5:14am - Source: THE VINYL VILLAIN

I know its Thursday, but I've brought this post forward by 24 hours as it allows me to share a wee bit of news with you.

Get Loaded In The Park 2011: The Cribs Interview

Mon, June 06 2011 9:54am - Source: GIGWISE

Gigwise continues the countdown to this year's Get Loaded In The Park festival in London with an exclusive interview with The Cribs, who are set to perform ahead of headliners Razorlight.

T In The Park Goes Fancy Dress

Wed, June 01 2011 12:48pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

T In The Park has set its theme for this year's instalment of Fancy Dress Friday.

Track Of The Day 3/5 - Frankie & The Heartstrings

Tue, May 03 2011 8:43am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Frankie & The Heartstrings like to take care of business.

[Full Album Stream] Poly Styrene – Generation Indigo

Wed, April 27 2011 12:01am - Source: Loudersoft

Of the many things Poly Styrene was, timid was never amongst them.

Record Store Day: ‘Hurray for record stores!’ – TLOBF meets Huw Stephens

Sat, April 16 2011 8:27am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

It's Saturday, 16 April 2011 and the world has just flung open their doors to millions of excitable music fans on the hunt for those mouth-wateringly limited edition releases.