SECONDARY MARKET TOUTS – WHO’S TO BLAME

Well it’s been in the news once again and it looks like the government are being pressed to come up with some kind of solution to touts selling tickets at silly prices. Now let’s get this clear from the start, I don’t condone the tactics of those who use computer software to buy up tickets […]
London based Leicester born singer/songwriter Martin Luke Brown is supporting Orla Gartland on her UK and Ireland tour (interview with Orla here). Silent Radio’s Fran Canning caught up with him after his set at Manchester’s Deaf Institute. For people who don’t know, who are you? My name’s Martin, which to be fair I hate my […]

INTERVIEW: MARTIN LUKE BROWN

INTERVIEW: ORLA GARTLAND

London based Irish singer/songwriter Orla Gartland found fame posting videos of herself playing acoustic cover versions of songs she liked on YouTube. At present, her channel has received over 11 million views. Silent Radio’s Fran Canning caught up with her while she was in Manchester for her sold out show at The Deaf Institute. To […]
A short mini-documentary has been made by freelance journalist and videomaker Sophia Rahman. The video features an interview with BC himself while recording his third album ‘How To Die In The North’ at EVE Studios and also includes a live studio performance of the album track Atom Bomb. Directed and produced by Sophia Rahman http://sophiarahman.co.uk Shot […]

BC CAMPLIGHT MINI-DOCUMENTARY

REVIEWERS END OF YEAR LISTS

Some of Silent Radio’s contributors have kindly put together a review of their 2014, best albums, best songs and best gigs. Joe Curran John Platt Jonathan Roby Paul ‘Robbo’ Robinson Peter Rea Richard Walker
From time to time, one of our contributors will recommend an artist/band they think deserves  your attention. No record labels, PR companies, bands or band’s management will ever have made these recommendations. It is simply one music fan putting their taste on the line in the hope of sharing good music. The questions are intended […]

WHO ARE YA? Treasureseason

WHO ARE YA? THE COLOURS

From time to time, one of our contributors will recommend an artist/band they think deserves  your attention. No record labels, PR companies, bands or band’s management will ever have made these recommendations. It is simply one music fan putting their taste on the line in the hope of sharing good music. The questions are intended […]
Aussie singer-songwriter JOSH PYKE is back in the UK, with four albums and a string of tours under his belt. The ‘Middle of the Hill’ singer tells Silent Radio’s NATASHA JOHANSSON why he feels his latest work is the end of a chapter in his life, why he’s branching out into psychedelic rock, and exclusively […]

INTERVIEW: JOSH PYKE

INTERVIEW: LOCH LOMOND’S RITCHIE YOUNG

His music is featured heavily on the Boxtrolls soundtrack, and he fronts the Decemberists’ favourite group – “dream pop” act Loch Lomond. Hailing from Portland, Ritchie Young is used to being surrounded by a dazzling array of instruments onstage. But the 39-year-old has opted to strip that away for a more laid back UK solo […]
Silent Radio was extremely proud to have the one and only Karima Francis perform live for our very first Silent Session. The session was recorded during the weekly live radio show on Fab Radio International. More details can be found on our Radio Show page. You can also hear the full interview and show on […]

KARIMA FRANCIS PERFORMS LIVE FOR FIRST SILENT SESSION VIDEO