Vincent O’Boyle talks to New Young Pony Club guitarist Andy Spence about their new album The Optimist, stealing band names and the perils of glow sticks

Vincent O’Boyle is easily won over by Yo La Tengo’s masterful show in Tripod

Thinking about coming out? Don’t worry about what to say. Just press play and hope people get the message!

Vincent O’Boyle examines a condition known as ‘the Smug’

Chris Moyles’ Quiz Night features appearances by his ego, his ‘turn off the guests switch’ and anecdotes by none other than Chris Moyles, writes Vincent O’Boyle.

Virgin’s bassist Nick Zarin-Ackerman talks to Vincent O’Boyle about being unprepared, from New York, and how nice guys don’t always finish last.

Huge in Australia and yet almost unknown here, guitarist Joel Quartermain chats to Vincent O’Boyle about spaghetti, bushfires and his band Eskimo Joe.

Robert Smith and Co return to the spotlight with 4:13 Dream. The Cure’s light has dimmed in recent years and this album will unfortunately continue that trend. That’s not to say that the Cure is …

Every bit as invigorating as their name suggests, Holy Fuck provide a compelling live show, writes Vincent O’Boyle.

Artist: Mercury Rev
Album: Snowflake Midnight
Rating: A
New York music veterans, Mercury Rev, are too eclectic to pigeonhole into one genre but they are primarily a ‘pop’ group in the loosest sense of the term.
Snowflake Midnight showcases …