Category Archives: Interview

Tommy Frenzy: From Ground-Level Punk To Undignified Retirement [part 2]

[…continued from last post] We rejoin our look at the life and times of Tommy Frenzy today with the Post-Tuff darts years. We begin with his band Big Spender occupying the first few years, and then move out to the … Continue reading

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Tommy Frenzy: From Ground-Level Punk To Undignified Retirement [part 1]

When Tommy Frenzy suddenly became a touchstone for a few weeks in late 2022, it soon became obvious that’s I needed to interview this guy. Having old friend and his drummer Suzy Lamoureux tell me that I should interview him … Continue reading

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Rob Preuss Interviewed On 40 Years Of ‘Arias & Symphonies’ And Beyond [part 2]

[…continued from last post] TECH TALK Post-Punk Monk: So “Stick Figure Neighbourhood” had gotten the band noticed and Ready Records wanted to move in a dance single direction. How did the band at that time feel about the label suggestion? … Continue reading

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Rob Preuss Interviewed On 40 Years Of ‘Arias & Symphonies’ And Beyond [part 1]

Whenever someone subscribes to the blog, I get a notification telling me that so-and-so@domain.whatever will now be receiving the posts by email. This is normally of interest to me, but never so much as when I recognize the person subscribing! … Continue reading

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The Antipodeans Talk Icehouse, Oz Synth Rock Roots, And The Art Of The Mix

When The Antipodeans contacted me after my first post on their debut single, talk quickly went to a possible interview and I’m always looking to improve the scope of PPM and conducting interviews is a direction I’m moving in lately. … Continue reading

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An Interview With Gleaming Spires’ David Kendrick [part 2]

Today we finish up with the interview with Gleaming Spires’ David Kendrick. Touching on the late history of that band as well as the group’s concurrent existence as Sparks live and studio band for the first half of the 80s. … Continue reading

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An Interview With Gleaming Spires’ David Kendrick [part 1]

When I was contracted last month by the PR agent promoting Omnivore’s CD reissue program for the works of Gleaming Spires, it was like having my wish granted by a genie. When they offered an interview with Spire David Kendrick, … Continue reading

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