# music interview (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover music interview. Page: Feed: --- ## [Jesse Jones](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jesse-jones) _2026-08-21 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ Composer Jesse Jones joins Leah Roseman on Conversations with Musicians in a long-form conversations about the bluegrass-fusion group EZRA, his life as a prize-winning composer and his lutherie. He reflects on how an accident changed his life, his love for microtonality, and music featuring EZRA, Jacob Jolliff, and pianist Xak Bjerken. Listen to the podcast or watch the video. ## [The Searchers (1956) – Film Review](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/film-reviews/the-searchers-4k/) _2026-08-20 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ Director: John Ford Cast: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles Certificate: PG By Sarah Morgan John Ford, John Wayne and the great American Western – three things that came together so naturally many times over the course of around 30 years that they’re now synonymous with each other. Many would claim that their most impressive collaboration is The Seachers, and it’s hard to disagree. Based on a… ## [Holly Johnson – Live Review – The Piece Hall, Halifax](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/music/live-reviews/holly-johnson-piece-hall-halifax/) _2026-08-19 · Steve Crabtree · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Steve Crabtree, August 2026 If you grew up in the mid-1980s, Frankie Goes To Hollywood were simply everywhere. Top of the Pops and Radio 1 ruled the living room in my house. And, along with every six-year-old in my playground, I spent weeks singing the chorus to ‘Relax’ without having a clue what the words meant. Then there was a family holiday to Palma Nova that summer. In my mind, the whole… ## [An Interview with Aidan Moffat & Malcolm Middleton of Arab Strap](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/arts-interviews/aidan-moffat-malcolm-middleton-arab-strap/) _2026-08-19 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ It’s been thirty years since Arab Strap launched their acerbic musical challenge to the ills of the world. To commemorate this anniversary they’ve been doing what they love, creating music, with a forthcoming album, Half-Told Tales and a European tour this autumn. David Schuster talked with vocalist and drummer Aidan Moffat, and multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Middleton, about the passage of time,… ## [Hollywood Vampires – Live Review – Scarborough Open Air Theatre](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/music/live-reviews/hollywood-vampires-scarborough-2026/) _2026-08-18 · Steve Crabtree · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Victoria Holdsworth, August 2026 The spine-tingling electrical charge in Scarborough tonight would have brought Frankenstein’s monster back to life. It was so palpable. With a whiff of graveyard dirt and whisky breath, the undead line-up stirred in the wings. Fans piled into the arena for tonight’s sold-out show. The Damned supported this evening. Whilst headliners in their own right, they put… ## [Aston Martin Vanquish – Review](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/cars/car-reviews/aston-martin-vanquish-2026/) _2026-08-15 · Steve Crabtree · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Liam Bird, August 2026 If, upon first acquaintance of Aston Martin’s latest Vanquish, your musings are the same as those of the majority of the people who’ve stopped to chat to me while it’s been in my possession, it might perhaps be best if we start with some figures first. Sooner or later everybody asks. And let’s face it, what’s the point of something that looks as good as the Vanquish does… ## [A Coach Trip to Llandudno with Daish’s – Travel Review](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/travel/uk-reviews/coach-trip-llandudno-daishs/) _2026-08-13 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Clare Jenkins, August 2026 “It’s the pace of life here,” says Elaine over the leek and potato soup. “It’s slower than the Black Country, where we live. And no wonder there are so many Liverpudlians here – Llandudno must be half the pace of Liverpool!” The traffic certainly seems slower here than in Sheffield (where my husband and I live) and the drivers more considerate, gliding politely to a… ## [Donna Weng Friedman](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/donna-weng-friedman) _2026-08-09 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ The award-winning pianist Donna Weng Friedman enjoys a distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, curator, producer, and filmmaker. She spoke to me about many of her inspiring projects, including the Joy Luck Trio, Microvids with composer Stefania de Kenessey and collaborators including violinist Curtis Stewart. You’ll hear how she got into film making and her award-winning… ## [Lisa Jewell in Conversation at Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/arts/arts-interviews/lisa-jewell-interview/) _2026-08-05 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Sarah Morgan, August 2026 It’s been a big few days for Lisa Jewell. The writer is this year’s Programming Chair at the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate, so she’s barely had a second to herself. “I have been slightly living off my nerves,” she grins, “fuelled by Betty’s biscuits and toast.” There are worse ways to keep yourself going, of course, and it’s clearly worked… ## [COMO Le Beauvallon, St Tropez: An Icon Reborn – Hotel Review](https://www.on-magazine.co.uk/travel/hotel-reviews/le-beauvallon-st-tropez/) _2026-07-31 · On: Yorkshire Magazine · On: Yorkshire Magazine_ By Kevin Pilley, July 2026 To mingle with the international jet set on the French Riviera, and to fit in at the highest social levels in and around Saint-Tropez, a few basic accessories are required. The trappings are essential. At least one white and one nightfall-blue linen blazer should make the journey, along with two spare pairs of Brunello Cucinelli pleated linen culottes, a selection of… ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qYQUAXTplCYf) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Boman Desai](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/boman-desai) _2026-07-31 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ I was honoured to record this interview with Boman Desai, whose wonderful recent novel “Brahms Comes to Dinner” I highly recommend. You’ll hear how this work came out of Boman’s larger novel “Trio” and he shared stories about several of his other acclaimed novels including “The Memory of Elephants”, “Portrait of a Woman Madly in Love” and his book about the Lennon-McCartney Beatles songs “Dancing… ## [Tamsin Waley-Cohen](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/tamsin-waley-cohen) _2026-07-22 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ I have been so inspired to discover the brilliant British-American violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen’s wonderful discography and I so enjoyed this opportunity to talk to her about her creative life. She spoke to me about the debut of her sister’s violin concerto and you’ll hear about Freya Waley-Cohen’s earlier work Permutations. Tamsin has performed and recorded extensively with the great pianist and… ## [Mary Beth Orr](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/mary-beth-orr) _2026-07-13 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ Mary Beth Orr is a wonderful award-winning horn player and folk vocal artist. Throughout this moving episode you’ll be hearing short excerpts from her album “The Singing Horn” which celebrates traditional Appalachian songs with Mahler and contemporary works composed for Mary Beth through Vox Novus’ Fifteen Minutes of Fame Project. Mary Beth is currently 3rd Horn of the Grand Rapids Symphony, and… ## [Ian Brennan Part 3](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ian-brennan-part-3) _2026-07-06 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ This is my third conversation with Ian Brennan in this mini ongoing series with him, within my podcast. If you missed Parts 1 and 2 they are linked .Today you’ll hear about how he recorded some of the oldest voices in the world in Azerbaijan, and some of the bonus tracks including the Kronos quartet and The Good Ones. Ian shared how he met the Malawi Mouse Boys and then brought them to… ## [Ruby Colley](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/ruby-colley) _2026-06-29 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ I’m so happy to bring you this episode with the British Ivor-nominated composer, violinist and sound artist Ruby Colley. She grew up with her artist parents and her brother Paul who is neuro-divergent and non-speaking. This conversation shines a light on her beautiful album Hello Halo with the brilliant Exaudi vocal ensemble. She composed this alongside her brother, transcribing Paul’s sounds and… ## [Duo FAE: Charlene Kluegel and Katherine Petersen](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/duo-fae-charlene-kluegel-and-katherine-petersen) _2026-06-20 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ Duo FAE violinist Charlene Kluegel and pianist Katherine Petersen join me with a focus on their album Dissidents of the Gilded Age with music of Dame Ethel Smyth, Cécile Chaminade and Amy Beach. We got into conversations around education, what a path to a career in classical music can look like, and how they have dealt with challenges including becoming mothers. Podcast, Video and Transcript.… ## [Jayne Dent](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/jayne-dent) _2026-06-10 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ Jayne Dent is a British interdisciplinary artist, singer and composer and I was absolutely delighted to explore ideas around a creative and playful life with her. You’ll be hearing clips of music from Me Lost Me, with inspirations from folk culture old and new. She opened my mind to what folk creativity and community can mean in the 21st century.You’ll also hear about community music making,… ## [PJ Adzima](https://www.leahroseman.com/episodes/pj-adzima) _2026-05-31 · Leah Roseman · Episodes - leahroseman.com Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman podcast_ In this podcast, PJ Adzima (The Book of Mormon) shares his journey from farm life to Broadway and CEO of Stage Time. He reflects on a pivotal moment: "He saw a kid with hunger and talent... and it changed my life." Listen to how PJ is creating opportunities, and how drag, comedy and his energetic drive have fueled his success. Podcast, Video and Transcript.