May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
I have vinyl listening sessions when the mood takes me. I usually listen to two or three albums in a session. For yesterday’s session I had the firm idea of listening to Hamish Hawk’s Heavy Elevator and from there I was going to see where the mood took me. Most likely a David Bowie album…
Aired at the beginning of October just prior to the release of her new album, Versions, Catherine spoke to Adam Walton of BBC Radio Wales about the recording of the album and the tour of The Art of Losing in the Spring and Autumn of 2023. Also discussed are the trials and tribulations of being…
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This is a LONG review – not just of Catherine’s gig but of the following 24 hours we had in London. Music, art and food! Strap yourselves in!
If you have read any of my previous gig reviews you know I tend to put a very personal slant on them. This review will be no exception. I need to discuss the preamble to the gig. More so what was taking place with me before even setting out to travel to Edinburgh. Recently my…
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I feel as if the blog is getting a tad neglected while I keep on with my academic pursuits. So here is a brief round-up of recent things of note. Firstly – at 1pm GMT today, Jim will be taking part in a show on BBC Radio 6 Music with Liz Kershaw titled “Legend In…
I won’t lie. I find this song a difficult listen – only because it is so incredibly emotional. But that does not mean it should be avoided. It’s beautiful. Poignant and profound. Stunning. You are not alone…
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The new album by The Anchoress, The Art of Losing, is the follow up to debut release Confessions Of A Romance Novelist. Under her everyday name, Catherine Anne Davies, she had been a touring member of Simple Minds since 2015 and also toured as support for the band as The Anchoress during their UK leg…
Wow! What an amazing song and video was released today by The Anchoress! The Exchange with James Dean Bradfield on guest vocals and guitar is just OUT OF THIS WORLD! And for a video of this magnitude to be made in lockdown – it’s incredible! GIVE IT A WATCH! I IMPLORE YOU! Three days until…
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Catherine Anne Davies – aka The Anchoress was a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row programme on Tuesday night. In case you missed it, you can listen here. This will remain a permalink of her interview. I listened in live and it was very good. She was very eloquent, esp. when giving her response…