Sounds From Across The Pond

blogged by John Curley

PJ Harvey wins the 2011 Mercury Prize

September 8, 2011 | John Curley | 0

PJ Harvey became the first artist to be awarded two Mercury Prizes when her Let England Shake album was honored during ceremonies last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. ►

BBC Radio 2 looks back on the life of Keith Moon

September 8, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Keith Moon, The Who’s late drummer, was the subject of a BBC Radio 2 special that marked the 33rd anniversary of his death. ►

The Pretenders are featured on BBC Radio 2’s In Concert program

August 28, 2011 | John Curley | 0

BBC Radio 2’s In Concert program broadcast an excellent 2009 show by The Pretenders that can now be heard on demand on the station’s Web site. ►

BBC Radio 2 celebrates Old Grey Whistle Test’s 40th anniversary with 16-part series

August 28, 2011 | John Curley | 0

BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting a 16-part series that looks back on the legendary BBC-TV live music series Old Grey Whistle Test. ►

Pete Townshend tells his life story on BBC Radio 2

August 24, 2011 | John Curley | 1

BBC Radio 2 is broadcasting a terrific two-part special on Pete Townshend that features The Who’s guitarist telling his own story. The first part has been broadcast and can be heard on demand on the BBC Radio 2 Web site. ►

PJ Harvey does live session for Absolute Radio

August 24, 2011 | John Curley | 0

PJ Harvey was interviewed and performed three songs from her Mercury Prize-nominated album Let England Shake on Absolute Radio recently. The session and interview can now be heard on demand on Absolute Radio’s Web site. ►

Noel Gallagher discusses solo albums and Oasis split at London press conference

July 7, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Noel Gallagher made his first public comments about the breakup of Oasis and also talked about his two forthcoming solo albums at a press conference on Wednesday, July 6th at London’s Electric Cinema. ►

XFM London celebrates 25th anniversary of The Smiths’ The Queen Is Dead

July 3, 2011 | John Curley | 0

The most recent documentary in XFM London’s excellent XFM 25 series focuses on The Smiths’ seminal 1986 album The Queen Is Dead. ►

Beady Eye provide NYC with a great view of their post-Oasis musical future

June 25, 2011 | John Curley | 1

Beady Eye’s tour hit New York City’s Webster Hall on the evening of Thursday, June 23rd, and in what was a hot, sweaty, and absolutely packed, sold-out venue, the former members of Oasis delivered a show that left the raucous crowd quite pleased. ►

Kate Bush discusses Director’s Cut album with BBC 6 Music

June 5, 2011 | John Curley | 0

Kate Bush recently spoke to BBC 6 Music about her new album Director’s Cut, a release that presents reworked versions of songs from her Sensual World and Red Shoes albums. ►