‘Everything Was Alright In The End’ – An interview with Simon Rix

Just over 12 months back I spoke to the Kaiser Chiefs Simon Rix on the eve of the release of their last album, Duck. We talked more music than about his beloved Leeds United, but this time round there was a lot more to reflect on – and to celebrate.

Kaiser Chiefs – Education, Education, Education & War review

Released: 2014. Review originally published March 31st, 2014 Not many groups made it out of the mid noughties indie resurrection … More

Introducing August’s new music playlist – Updated

Updated 11.08.19 Passport? Check Sandals? Check. Beach towel? Check. New tunes from – take a deep breath – Johnny Marr, … More

July Round Up

Everyone’s gone to the beach now, but there’s still time for the rest of us to catch up on a … More

July’s Album of the Month

Fruit Bats – Gold Past Life On which Eric D.Johnson mixes his brand of folk with retro country and twist … More

Kaiser Chiefs – Duck review

Even when feeling unhappy with themselves, most of us don’t go full makeover. But pop’s tensions are different though, such … More

Coming Home – An Interview with Simon Rix

In this feature length interview the Kaiser Chief talks about the thought process and three year journey for Duck, the state of guitar music in 2019 and why playing at Leeds United’s Elland Road ground has set the club’s fans up for another tilt at promotion to the EPL.