Amy Winehouse
When I met Amy Winehouse in 2006, she was yet to become a global superstar, poster girl for rock and roll meltdowns or the most celebrated voice of a generation,…
Interviews
Devlin
Devlin joined Dagenham grime crew Outakers (O.T) in 2004, when he was 15. The release of Tales from The Crypt; a dark, smart inaugural mixtape found Devlin spitting gritty lyrics over…
John Lydon- Not So Rotten
John Lydon a.k.a Johnny Rotten is best known as the raucous lead singer of the Sex Pistols. There’s no doubt the band have left a cultural legacy that makes them…
Zandra Rhodes
Dame Zandra Lindsey Rhodes is a British style sensation, an inspirational eccentric and a design genius. In the ‘60s, she pioneered the use of printed textiles as an intrinsic part…
Billie Ray Martin- The Soul Tapes
Billie Ray Martin, the ‘queen of electronic soul’ is back. If you’re unfamiliar with the unique artistry of this thrilling singer, it’s high time to catch a ride on the…
Penny Arcade
Penny Arcade Aka Susana Ventura is a performance artist, author and experimental theatre practitioner. She’s been kicking against conformity since the ’60s. Penny’s kept her radical roots, refused to censor…
Jessy Ares- Porn Idol
Jessy Ares is a porn actor with a pop star streak. He can sing naked, dance up a storm and if required, entertain with circus skills. Jessy happened to be…
Holly Johnson
As the lead singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Holly Johnson is one of the most influential cultural icons of the 1980s. ‘Relax’ will always be the most controversial record…
Franko B
Franko B is an artist who’s breathlessly celebrated in some quarters, totally misunderstood in others. Long before he was featured on the South Bank Show, Franko’s work came to my…
Feral aka MC Kinky
Though few understood what she was saying, everyone loved how she said it. In the late ‘80s, MC Kinky spoke to thousands; at al fresco raves, warehouse parties and loved…