Tom Hingley was the lead singer of legendary Manchester band Inspiral Carpets. After writing an acclaimed book of his time with the band and performing live across the country for years, he is back playing all the Inspiral Carpets hits with his backing band the Kar-pets. I caught up with Tom to preview his upcoming free gig at Social Bar on 24th September.
An Interview With… Frank Turner
After Frank Turner agreed to have a face to face interview with me for Doncopolitan, I was unbelievably heartbroken that work commitments scuppered that opportunity. However, being the true gentleman that he is, Frank agreed to answer any questions I wanted over email. Here are the results:
An Interview With… Alvarez Kings
After years building a fan base and crafting their sound, South Yorkshire band Alvarez Kings are ready to unleash their debut album on a music scene crying out for a guitar band to do something different. I caught up with singer Simon Thompson at The Leopard Doncaster, on the eve of their first ever headline show.
5 Terrible Bands That I Love Anyway
I’m so sorry…
The Big Leeds Festival Review 2017
Film Review: Sing Street – 7/10
‘Rock and roll is a risk. You risk being ridiculed…’
Top Ten Alternative Christmas Songs
RANKED: Radiohead
God loves his children…
RANKED: The Strokes
RANKED: Weezer
Ladies and gentlemen… WEEZER!