A stalwart underdog in Nottingham’s towering live music scene, The Chameleon is an integral part of the city’s culture. We spoke to one of its current owners John Rothera about the importance of the venue and its future post Covid.
Category: Interviews
Ben ‘The Rebel’ Wallers: Satire, fascism, country music, and the death of all human life
Often compared to The Fall, and vastly influencing the likes of Fat White Family, Ben Wallers continued to make obscure music under the moniker of ‘The Rebel’ when his lauded art punk band Country Teasers disbanded. Somewhat of a cult enigma, The Buzz was afforded the rare opportunity to speak with the man himself.
Breaking Through | 7 Questions with Girl Friday
Feeling ostracised from a heteronormative society helped engender the LA four-piece’s necessity to redefine how they’re defined and play the provocateurs. And they make a real noise about it.
Breaking Through | 5 Questions with Stanley Duke and the Kindred Spirits
Fusing barmy, rhythmic psychedelia with bonafide retro garage-rock energy, the outcome of a tarot card reading and a penchant for the occult inspired Duke’s debut EP.
Save Our Venues Spotlight: Trades Club, Hebden Bridge
Ever reliable for buoyant atmosphere, meticulous sound engineering, and even better beverages, we spoke to Trades’ manager Mal Campbell to find out more about the venue’s past, hear about memorable performances, and get his perspective on the fate of grassroots music.
Widowspeak: Back to the City
Molly Hamilton & Robert Earl Thomas reflect on their years of learning that have inspired their forthcoming fifth record, Plum.
Breaking Through | 5 Questions with Locate S,1
Having already explored multiple musical avenues under a series of pseudonyms, via the guise of Locate S,1, Christina Schneider’s has crystallised her mad-scientist tendencies into glitzy, oddball pop bops.
Winter: “I think, honestly, a lot of the darkest times in your life end up being really the best for you.”
Breakout dream-pop personality Samira Winter sits down with The Buzz to discuss her new album, the music industry, and her long road from Brazil to the City of Angels.
Lynks Afrikka: BLTs & Bin Bags
Elliot Brett talks his alt-pop alter-ego, queer alienation, and giving music back to the audience.
Interview: Q+A with UK Music’s Tom Kiehl
Covid-19’s effect on the UK music industry has been devastating. We spoke to UK Music, the industry’s representative body, about Let The Music Play and the future of the industry.