Archive: Century 21 Boys – TV21 interview (June 2001 – Part 2)

Rather later than originally planned here’s the second part of my TV21 interview from 2001: MMMM’s interview with TV21 mainstays Norman Rodger and Ally Palmer continues with the guys’ recollections of where it all went wrong, the final single and their gigs with the Strolling Bones. Did you ever think you were on the edge…

Life Under Lockdown #21 – Billordo

For a certain section of the population of Dundee, it’s unarguable that they have a favourite Argentinian with close links to the city, one Claudio Cannigia. For a select but privileged group though, one of the ‘Little Bird’s’ compatriots, Diego Billordo, has an equally special place in their hearts. Having first heard of Billordo via…

Song of the Week #18 – Malibu Shark Attack

Song of the week? Not just – quite probably song of the year. Please buy this song here and read Tribe One’s short essay about the song. Proceeds from the song will be donated to The Black Lives Matter Global Network, The NAACP, The Bail Project and The Atlanta Solidarity Fund.

Life Under Lockdown #20 – K’Ko and TDK (Mood Taeg)

Mood Taeg are a band that are pretty new to me. To be fair, they are probably pretty new to most people, having just released their debut album, Exophora, on Happy Robots Records in May this year. I knew one member, TDK, from many years back, and when he asked me if I wanted to…

Life Under Lockdown #19 – Christopher Harvie (Deathcats / Faiides / Shredd)

 (Photo – Domante Zakarauskait) Christopher Harvie plays drums in the fantastic Deathcats and Faiides as well as fronting his own band, Shredd, on guitar and vocals. All three bands are big favourites of mine and I’ve witnessed and promoted a number of gigs by all three over the years and enjoyed their recorded output immensely. Each…

Archive: Century 21 Boys – TV21 interview (June 2001)

It’s just over 40 years since TV21 released their debut single ‘Playing With Fire’ / ‘Shattered By It All’ on their own Powbeat label. Had I been slightly better organised I’d have marked this anniversary by publishing this piece on the release date in April but, hey, better late than never. TV21 were the first…