Interviews

Teenage Kicks, 50 Years On: The Undertones on Punk, Derry and the Reunions That Never Were

11/9/2026

As the drum legend with Derry pioneers The Undertones, Billy Doherty has spent five decades behind the kit, helping soundtrack generations with the band's infectious blend of punk energy and pop sensibility. Now, as The Undertones celebrate 50 years, Doherty looks back on the band's remarkable journey, from growing up amid the Troubles to sharing stages with The Clash and The Sex Pistols, while reflecting on the tantalisingly close reunions with former frontman Fergal Sharkey that ultimately never came to pass. Perfect cousin; Eamon O'Neill.

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Toyah Wilcox on the Sunday Lunch Movie: “They’ve Got the Footage”

9/9/2026

In a story that went viral, three years ago we broke the news that Toyah Wilcox and Robert Fripp’s Sunday Lunch was being turned into a movie. Now, we’re catching up with Toyah at Rewind South, where the 80s icon is once again celebrating the music that made her a household name — and, naturally, we’re keen to find out what’s happened to that movie. With almost 50 years in the business behind her, Toyah remains as passionate as ever about performing the hits, while looking to the future with her forthcoming album Future Dreaming. We talk Sunday Lunch, Quadrophenia, the enduring appeal of 80s music, and what comes next for one of Britain’s most enduring performers. It's a mystery; Eamon O'Neill.

Toyah at Rewind 2026. Photo: Chloe Gilmore

Theory of a Deadman Prepare for a New Chapter with 'Funeral Songs'

8/9/2026

Rock heavyweights Theory of a Deadman have just released new EP 'Part One: Funeral Songs', and are preparing to hit the road for their first tour in almost a year. Blending Southern rock and country influences with their trademark energy, the EP features upbeat tracks including ‘Barricade’ and ‘Winnebago (Lay Low)’. We speak to band leader Tyler Connolly about the band’s journey, their return to the Theory of a Dead Man name, and the success of their music, which has now surpassed 298 million streams on Spotify. With Part Two set for release in March 2027, Connolly also looks ahead to a collection of deeper, more meaningful songs. Prenup; Eamon O'Neill.

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Back and Ready to Go - Republica Celebrate 30 Years

19/8/2026

Britpop trailblazers Republica have announced a major UK tour this autumn, marking 30 years since their explosive rise as one of the late 90s’ defining acts. Running across October and November 2026, the tour will see the band bring their unmistakable ‘techno-pop, punk rock, electronica’ sound back to stages nationwide. Fronted by the iconic Saffron, Republica emerged alongside a wave of era-defining female-fronted bands including Catatonia, Elastica, Sleeper and Skunk Anansie, helping shape the sound and attitude of Britpop at its peak. We spoke to Saffron about the incredible success of 'Ready to Go', three decades of the band, and new music. Standing on the rooftops; Eamon O'Neill.

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Steve Rothery Talks Long-Awaited Album with Steve Hackett

14/8/2026

By the time this interview is published, Steve Rothery will have joined Marillion at one of the most iconic stages in the world, with two eagerly anticipated shows at Pompeii. But before the guitarist heads for Italy, there's another journey to take: a musical one, alongside fellow prog legend Steve Hackett. It's the depths of the sea that provide the inspiration for their joint project, 'The Roaring Waves', a richly atmospheric collaboration that has been years in the making. Talking the inspiration behind the project, cinematic soundscapes and vintage guitars, as well as Marillion's forthcoming nineteenth studio album, we go in-depth with one of progressive rock's most distinctive guitarists. Man of a thousand faces; Eamon O’Neill

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Hugh Cornwell on 50 Years of The Stranglers, ‘Peaches’, and New Album ‘Succubus’

6/8/2026

With a career that has spanned five decades, Hugh Cornwell remains one of the defining voices and songwriters to emerge from the punk era. As the 50th anniversary of The Stranglers’ debut album ‘Rattus Norvegicus’ approaches, Cornwell is looking back as much as he is looking forward, with plans to celebrate the milestone live while continuing to explore new territory in his solo career. Next year, as he exclusively reveals will also see the release of his latest solo album, ‘Succubus’ — a title he reveals here exclusively for the first time. We caught up with Hugh at Forest Fest to talk about the enduring legacy of the Stranglers, the genius of Dave Greenfield, the forthcoming ‘Nosferatu’ live film, and what it means to revisit fifty years of The Stranglers. Coming out of the winderness; Eamon O’Neill.

Fear and Bravery Are Exactly the Same Feeling: Ginger Talks The Wildhearts Next Chapter

3/8/2026

At Maid of Stone Festival, Ginger Wildheart is riding a wave of momentum. Just weeks after speaking to eonmusic at Download Festival, the Wildhearts frontman is buoyed by a run of triumphant live shows and the growing positivity surrounding the band. As he looks ahead to the long-awaited release of 'Northern Spirit', Ginger exclusively reveals several of the album's song titles, reflects on the philosophy and pride that inspired the record, and, in a surprise twist, confirms he has already written the next Wildhearts album.. Speaking with honesty, humour and optimism, he discusses defying expectations, the power of community, and why, for him, fear and bravery are often one and the same. Satanic rites; Eamon O'Neill

Photo: Louise Philips

40 Years of The Wonder Stuff: Miles Hunt on Legacy, Loss and Looking Forward

30/7/2026

Backstage at Forest Fest, Miles Hunt is exactly as you'd expect: warm, witty and refreshingly unfiltered. As The Wonder Stuff celebrate four decades together, the frontman reflects on the band's remarkable longevity, the members they've lost along the way and the unique bond shared by the line-up that carries their legacy forward. From the heady success of 'Never Loved Elvis' and an unlikely Number One with Vic Reeves to reunion triumphs, hometown murals and plans for the band's next album, Hunt looks back with honesty, humour and little interest in sugar-coating the past. Two legged groove machine; Eamon O'Neill.

Photo: Steve O'Connor

A Brotherhood Reborn! Razorlight on Rebuilding Bridges and the Untold Story of 'America'

27/7/2026

Tucked away in a Covent Garden hotel room, Johnny Borrell and Andy Burrows are radiating an infectious, crackling energy. Tonight, they will head up the road to Stereo for a surprise intimate show, a stripped-back acoustic set where they'll finally share the true stories behind their greatest hits. It’s a landmark evening serving a dual purpose: celebrating the release of 'Lost In America,' the newly unearthed original demo of their Number One smash, and officially firing the starting gun on the 20th-anniversary celebrations for their pivotal self-titled second album, 'Razorlight'. Louise Phillips Caught up with the pair to discuss this milestone.

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Brian Tatler Discusses Saxon, 'Gods of Thunder' and Diamond Head's Future

21/7/2026

Diamond Head founder Brian Tatler has long been regarded as one of British heavy metal's finest guitarists. A key architect of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, his influence continues to resonate through generations of bands, not least Metallica, who famously championed Diamond Head's music. Now, having joined Saxon as new guitarist following the retirement of Paul Quinn, Tatler finds himself writing a new chapter in an already remarkable career. With a new Saxon album on the horizon and Diamond Head entering a period of hiatus, we caught up with Brian to discuss joining one of heavy metal's biggest names, contributing to new material, and what the future holds for both bands. Heavy metal thunder; Eamon O'Neill.

Brian Tatler with Saxon at Maid of Stone 2026. Photo: Louise Phillips.

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