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Music Interview: Alex Lipinski
West Country means a very different thing depending on where you live. Originally from Somerset in the UK, this singer-songwriter has the talent to go all the way, says Sean Hannam.
- Sean Hannam
- Feb 2023

Music Interview: Steven Price
Sean Hannam and hi-fi+ caught up with Academy Award-winning British film composer, Steven Price in Soho, at the legendary Groucho Club, where he was working with Bowers & Wilkins to promote the Panorama 3 Dolby Atmos soundbar.
- Sean Hannam
- Jan 2023

Music Interview: Graham Day
Sean Hannam speaks to Graham Day, one of the founding fathers of British Garage rock, with a true cult following.
- Sean Hannam
- Dec 2022

Music Interview: Steve Harley
More than just a 1970s Glam Rocker, Steve Harley - of Cockney Rebel fame – is still every bit as rock and roll today as ever. Sean Hannam catches up with the tireless tourer, with 50 years in the music business under his belt.
- Sean Hannam
- Nov 2022

Music Interview: Paul Draper
Sean Hannam speaks to the former frontman of ‘90s indie‑art-rockers Mansun and his wry take on self-help manuals with his latest album, Cult Leader Tactics.
- Sean Hannam
- Oct 2022

Interview: The Boo Radleys
Sean Hannam speaks to alternative rockers The Boo Radleys. Often pigeonholed as 'shoegazing' or 'Britpop', the band were the darlings of the 1990s, took a well-earned 22 year rest, and reformed last year.
- Sean Hannam
- Oct 2022

Music Interview: Zac Starkey
Zac Starkey's career as a drummer is very impressive (Oasis, The Who, Johhny Marr)... despite his father's discouragement. Still, what does Ringo Starr know about drumming? Sean Hannam speaks to Zac as the headphones that carry his name are launched.
- Sean Hannam
- Aug 2022

Music Interview: Super Furry Animals
It’s been 20 years since psychedelic Welsh wizards Super Furry […]
- Sean Hannam
- May 2022

Music Interview: Matt Berry
Sean Hannam speaks to Acid Jazz artist (and occasional gothic British vampire) Matt Berry about his recent five-LP retrospective, Gather Up.
- Sean Hannam
- May 2022

Music Interview: Bernard Butler
Guitar legend with Suede, McAlmont and Butler and so many more, Bernard Butler speaks to hi-fi+ about his latest project, on re-recording a classic, and what he listens to at home and in the studio.
- Sean Hannam
- Apr 2022

Music Interview: Stephen Duffy
An original member of Duran Duran, one-time pop sensation and The Lilac Time frontman talks about loss... and The Hawks
- Sean Hannam
- Mar 2022

Interview: Gary Numan
Gary Numan was never going to be a one-hit-wonder, but a life in music (and sometimes the pilot seat of an aircraft) has seen some ups and downs. Sean Hannam spoke with the New Wave Synth Pop pioneer during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.
- Sean Hannam
- Jan 2022