Interviews | FREAK

OBSERVIST - “This EP’s like someone's found my message in a bottle drifting at sea” | Interview

Jun 30, 2021

OBSERVIST - “This EP’s like someone's found my message in a bottle drifting at sea” | Interview

It isn’t uncommon for bands to go through line up changes. It’s like any other relationship, there are times where things just don’t work...

DELILAH BON - "What I get that’s better than all of that, are the messages I receive." | Interview

Jazmin L'Amy

Jun 4, 2021

DELILAH BON - "What I get that’s better than all of that, are the messages I receive." | Interview

The landscape of today’s culture when compared side by side to the culture of yesteryears, looks nothing alike. Growth, change,...

"It shows the people a more raw, dusty, and straightforward sound." | IGNITED Interview

Jazmin L'Amy

May 21, 2021

"It shows the people a more raw, dusty, and straightforward sound." | IGNITED Interview

Recorded music can only do so much for the soul. It’s the roar of the crowd and the thunder of drums, surrounded by thousands of yous who...

"Finding my way back to Midgar was synonymous with me finding my way back to myself." | Interview

Tasha Brown

May 10, 2021

"Finding my way back to Midgar was synonymous with me finding my way back to myself." | Interview

After a year which has seen the music world as we know it grind to a halt, we’re finally starting to see some life being breathed back...

"The self-doubt just reminds us we're human." - An interview with H.O.U.N.D.S' Ash Hoy

Tasha Brown

Apr 7, 2021

"The self-doubt just reminds us we're human." - An interview with H.O.U.N.D.S' Ash Hoy

Hardcore metal outfit H.O.U.N.D.S have just passed ten thousand streams for the recent remaster of debut single ‘Beast’. For a small band...

H.O.U.N.D.S - 'Beast' Remastered Interview

Tasha Brown

Mar 18, 2021

H.O.U.N.D.S - 'Beast' Remastered Interview

Isle of Wight juggernauts H.O.U.N.D.S set to cement their return to the hardcore table with a remastered version of the debut single...

"Yes we play sad music, but we love doing it." - LASTELLE Interview

Jazmin L'Amy

Feb 25, 2021

"Yes we play sad music, but we love doing it." - LASTELLE Interview

Love and loss are emotions which on paper may seem to sit at opposite ends of the spectrum, worlds away from each other, but those who...

Jazmin L'Amy

Nov 13, 2020

An Interview with Matt Stocks

Ex-Kerrang!, Metal Hammer, Classic Rock writer and interviewer, Scuzz TV presenter, radio host, and DJ Matt Stocks, is releasing his...

COLLATERAL Interview (Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, 5/9/2020)

Jazmin L'Amy

Sep 6, 2020

COLLATERAL Interview (Leo's Red Lion, Gravesend, 5/9/2020)

After 7 hellish months of the pandemic's lockdown, hard rock band Collateral were finally able to bask in the sweat of hot lights and...

Jazmin L'Amy

Jul 2, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 13 - LYONESS

Episode 13 of Freak Like Tee sees me interview the front woman of the rock n' roll band Lyoness about their upcoming single 'Throne,' the...

Freak Like Tee - Episode 12 - ICARUS FALLS

Jazmin L'Amy

Jun 26, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 12 - ICARUS FALLS

In Episode 12 of Freak Like Tee I spoke to guitarist Harvey Wigg of Icarus Falls, where we talked about their latest single 'Phoenix,'...

Freak Like Tee - Episode 11 - JUST A RIDE

Jazmin L'Amy

Jun 19, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 11 - JUST A RIDE

I'm back after a short break with episode 11 of Freak Like Tee! Chatting to Drew and Rod of Just a Ride, we spoke about album covers,...

Freak Like Tee - Episode 10 - Straight for the Sun

Jazmin L'Amy

May 29, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 10 - Straight for the Sun

As lockdown draws closer to becoming a reality, my final interview in the Freak Like Tee series is with vocalist Callum Green, and...

Jazmin L'Amy

May 22, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 9 - Hawxx

In this week's episode of Freak Like Tee, I interviewed Hannah, Anna, Iman, and Jessica, of the heavy metal quartet, Hawxx. We talked...

Freak Like Tee - Episode 8 - DOOMSDAY OUTLAW

Jazmin L'Amy

May 15, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 8 - DOOMSDAY OUTLAW

This weeks interview was with Indy Chanda, bassist for the hard rock band Doomsday Outlaw. We talked about musical influences, band...

Jazmin L'Amy

May 8, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 7 - Deever

I had an absolutely wonderful chat with Deever's frontman and guitarist Billy Taylor in Episode 7 of Freak Like Tee, where we talk about...

Freak Like Tee - Episode 6 - ATTIC THEORY

Jazmin L'Amy

May 1, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 6 - ATTIC THEORY

In this weeks episode of Freak Like Tee, I got to chat with Lew, Peter, and Matt from Attic Theory, the winners of Planet Rock's Best New...

Freak Like Tee - Episode 5 - ROYAL BLISS

Jazmin L'Amy

Apr 24, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 5 - ROYAL BLISS

This weeks guest was Neal Middleton, Royal Bliss frontman who had just been given the amazing news that they had been signed to Explore...

Jazmin L'Amy

Apr 17, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 4 - WOLF JAW

In the wake of the covid-19 pandemic, it's so important now more than ever to continue as fans to support the musicians you love, and...

Jazmin L'Amy

Apr 10, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 3 - RYAN ROXIE

With tours now ceased due to the covid-19 pandemic, musicians and their crews have had their livelihoods ripped away from them. For you...

Freak Like Tee - Episode 2 - DAXX & ROXANE

Jazmin L'Amy

Apr 3, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 2 - DAXX & ROXANE

In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, musicians and their crews have had their livelihoods and main source of incomes ripped away from...

Jazmin L'Amy

Mar 26, 2020

Freak Like Tee - Episode 1 - REWS

Covid-19 has swept the world off it's feet, and as artists and their crew struggle with having their livelihoods taken away, you can...

LOWLIVES - Lee Villain - "I miss having an album that I can say I've slaved over."

Jazmin L'Amy

Feb 24, 2020

LOWLIVES - Lee Villain - "I miss having an album that I can say I've slaved over."

Ahead of their show opening up for alternative metal band New Years Day at Islington's O2 Academy, LOWLIVES frontman Lee Villain talks of...

GAIA - Olly Rybarczuk - "Gaia’s sound is the contrast between heavy and clean."

Jazmin L'Amy

Jan 14, 2020

GAIA - Olly Rybarczuk - "Gaia’s sound is the contrast between heavy and clean."

Since forming in 2017, Brighton based progressive metal band Gaia have had the pleasure of opening up for Monuments on their Phronesis...

DEAD POSEY - "Infusing a little bit of piss and vinegar into our songs."

Jazmin L'Amy

Nov 24, 2019

DEAD POSEY - "Infusing a little bit of piss and vinegar into our songs."

Above the packed floor of Camden’s Electric Ballroom, upstairs in a half decorated dressing room on a flaking leather sofa, sits Dead...

PETER DONEGAN - "Music is like food; some days you might want blues, and some days country."

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2019

PETER DONEGAN - "Music is like food; some days you might want blues, and some days country."

It's quiet in Bella Italia, the usual hustle and bustle of a bank holiday congregated instead along Halkett Street enjoying the weather...

TREETOP FLYERS - "Sometimes someone breaking the seal and doing something stupid can open the door."

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2019

TREETOP FLYERS - "Sometimes someone breaking the seal and doing something stupid can open the door."

Having just released their self-titled third album, Treetop Flyers have brought their London based mix of smooth indie rock to the...

Olly Rybarczuk - WHITE KNUCKLE COLLECTIVE

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2019

Olly Rybarczuk - WHITE KNUCKLE COLLECTIVE

Having just graduated from BIMM University with a diploma in Professional Musicianship, and played at this years Bloodstock festival with...

FRANKIE DAVIES - "I'm getting in touch with my emotions, I'm not creating these characters anymore."

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2019

FRANKIE DAVIES - "I'm getting in touch with my emotions, I'm not creating these characters anymore."

Spending the wettest day of August this year on her sister’s farm in the East of the Island, native singer-songwriter Frankie Davies...

AT THE SUN - "This album is not a snapshot in time - it's the living, breathing evolution of us."

Jazmin L'Amy

Apr 15, 2019

AT THE SUN - "This album is not a snapshot in time - it's the living, breathing evolution of us."

Having just recently released their debut album ‘Leave Before The Light,’ UK based hard rock band At The Sun conclude their first...

MSPRS Interview - "I wish we had one more week."

Jazmin L'Amy

Mar 20, 2019

MSPRS Interview - "I wish we had one more week."

Not only does Chordz Coffee Shop ooze with musical paraphernalia decor and hard rock tunes, but also attracts customers of similar...

Jazmin L'Amy

Apr 17, 2018

DR STRANGELOVE - Matt & Frank Interview

Performing their selection of stadium rock and upbeat, raucous anthems, covers band Dr Strangelove shook the walls of weekend hot spot,...

BLACK STONE CHERRY - John Fred Young Interview

Jazmin L'Amy

Sep 24, 2017

BLACK STONE CHERRY - John Fred Young Interview

Brighton Dome was lucky enough to have seen Kentucky locals, Black Stone Cherry, bless its stage with their driving, hardcore and...

Robert Hunter - THE ROBERT J. HUNTER BAND Interview

Jazmin L'Amy

Sep 24, 2017

Robert Hunter - THE ROBERT J. HUNTER BAND Interview

Alderney born blues guitarist, Robert J. Hunter, brought his gruff and powerful music to Jersey's Halkett Hoedown, and it's needless to...

FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Adam and Lawrence Purnell Interview

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 31, 2017

FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Adam and Lawrence Purnell Interview

Bristol brothers Adam and Lawrence Purnell visited Jersey for the first time to play the annual Wild West themed Halkett Hoedown, and...

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 31, 2017

'Whispering' BOB HARRIS Interview

Most notable for his presenting talents on 70's show The Old Grey Whistle Test, broadcasting legend most commonly known as 'Whispering'...

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 31, 2017

EMILY FAYE - Emily Hare Interview

One of Jersey's most popular annual events, The Halkett Hoedown, saw country artist and singer-song writer Emily Hare make the most out...

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2017

JOE YOUNG and the BANDITS Interview

Perhaps one of Jersey's most high profile local bands, Joe Young and the Bandits played the Moment of Madness Festival with their bluesy...

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2017

LORD VAPOUR - Joe Le Long Interview

Lord Vapour are a stoner rock three-piece from Jersey's neighboring island of Guernsey. Last Friday night they took a trip across the...

ELECTRIC BRICK - Martyn Saralis Interview

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2017

ELECTRIC BRICK - Martyn Saralis Interview

The Moment of Madness Festival took place at Jersey's very own Water Splash last Friday night, and what the rock five-piece Electric...

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2017

RAT SALAD - Tim Evans Interview

Due to the stunning weather, Jersey's own Black Sabbath cover band, Rat Salad, started their set early last Friday evening at the Moment...

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2017

NATHAN BALL Interview

In light of Jersey's Sunshine Festival this weekend; the UK's own alternative singer-songwriter Nathan Ball tells me what he's looking...

Jazmin L'Amy

Aug 25, 2017

REEF - Jack Bessant Interview

Jersey's Sunshine Festival does exactly what it says on the tin. Held at the popular surfers hangout at The Water Splash, the day will...

Jazmin L'Amy

May 26, 2017

THE CRUEL KNIVES - Sid Glover Interview

After disbanding the successful Heaven's Basement, Rob Ellershaw and Sid Glover came together with Al Junior and Tom Harris to create the...

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