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Seamus Fogarty - an interview
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Seamus Fogarty - an interview

Seamus Fogarty is on a massive tour in mainland Europe, so he says himself. Following the release of his EP The Old Suit (Domino), he will be visiting further destinations, see here. Offbeat took the opportunity to visit a gig in Cologne, Germany, at the lovely venue Die Wohngemeinschaft on February, 4th 2019 and had the chance to speak to Seamus Fogarty before the concert. Folktronica, that’s what Seamus Fogarty does, if you believe the hype. Yes, he comes from a traditional music background

· Alice Peters-Burns · 12 min Cologne Die Wohngemeinschaft
Kurt Vile & The Violators and Mary Lattimore & Meg Baird at Kantine, Cologne, Germany, Nov '18

Kurt Vile & The Violators and Mary Lattimore & Meg Baird at Kantine, Cologne, Germany, Nov '18

Avid Kurt Vile fan that I am, I have been looking forward to see Kurt Vile & The Violators performing live again in my vicinity for the past six months now. The anticipation was made all the more glorious when the support act was announced: Mary Lattimore & Meg Baird. A veritable feast so to speak and I will of course let you know how this festive occasion turned out, so join me for a review and more blathering on Kurt Vile & The Violators and Mary Lattimore & Meg Baird at Kantine, Cologne, Germ

· Alice Peters-Burns · 7 min Bottle It In Cologne
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James Elkington, finally touring his solo album in Europe

James Elkington used to be the frontman of the much-loved The Zincs. There is simply no way you could not have come across his work – he contributed his stylish guitar work (and other musical touches) to countless works of artists and bands alike or played with them live. To name but a few: Richard Thompson, Steve Gunn, Laetitia Sadier, Tweedy, Brokeback, Eleventh Dream Day, Tara Jane O’Neil. The list is indeed endless. The year 2017 finally saw him getting around to put the finishing touches

· Alice Peters-Burns · 15 min Cologne James Elkington
Public Service Broadcasting Interview, Yuca, Cologne, Nov 26th
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Public Service Broadcasting Interview, Yuca, Cologne, Nov 26th

After two albums and an EP (“Inform-Educate-Entertain”, “The Race For Space” and “The War Room”), all of which were setting audio footage (and visuals on stage) from public information films to driven synth music plus guitars, banjo and drums, resulting in a feast for the ears with an optimistic, sometimes of course ironic undertone, Public Service Broadcasting released “Every Valley” (PIAS). Now, I for my part, liked the other albums but their third oeuvre I love to bits. “Every Valley” is a ch

· Alice Peters-Burns · 15 min Cologne Every Valley
Lisa Hannigan Interview November 2016

Lisa Hannigan Interview November 2016

Lisa Hannigan released her third album “At Swim” to much critical acclaim a couple of weeks ago. Currently she presents her new and some old songs on tour in Europe after having played in the US. She will also be supporting Agnes Obel on her tour in Europe. Offbeat had the opportunity to talk to Lisa and presents you a fresh Lisa Hannigan Interview November 2016. Lisa played only a handful of gigs in Germany and so the intimate venue Studio 672 in Cologne was sold out. Heather Woods Broderick

· Alice Peters-Burns · 8 min At Swim Cologne
The Chills: Gig review, Cologne 2016

The Chills: Gig review, Cologne 2016

Martin Phillipps kindly gave me an interview ahead of The Chills‘ only gig in Germany, May 30th, Gebäude 9 in Cologne. Read all about it here. So what was the gig like? It was everything you would expect and then some more! Arriving fairly early, as the The Chills were billed for 8pm with no support act and a virtual apocalyptic downpour making driving a bit, true to form, “Underwater Wasteland”, it was all quiet in the yard outside the venue. Hey people, did you not hear The Chills calling or

· Alice Peters-Burns · 3 min Cologne concert
Lanterns On The Lake Interview
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Lanterns On The Lake Interview

Before I treat you to an Lanterns On The Lake interview: Oversimplifying matters a tad, you might notice that there are talented singers and musicians out there that might not get the attention they deserve whereas others are rolling in it who are just…well, tastes differ. Then there are others who also have that rare gift of songwriting on top, and yet, the appreciation these days might be next to none. A true artist will of course prevail – they have no choice, their creativity must flow. Ye

· Alice Peters-Burns · 18 min beings bella union
Interview with The Maccabees in Cologne
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Interview with The Maccabees in Cologne

The Maccabees seem to be engulfed by opposites: London lads who grew up liking The Libertines, starting to make music at an early age and having been musicians ever since. Their fanbase growing up with them but still counting fans much younger than themselves. All this leads to the expectation that we will find a laddish band. On the other hand most boast rather elegant first names, certainly enjoyed quite a privileged upbringing and yet they pull it off in the North of England as well since t

· Alice Peters-Burns · 10 min Cologne gig