Ten years ago, Yuki Chikudate thought she would never be ‘cool enough’ to front a dreamy indie-pop band. Two line-up changes, five studio albums and thousands of fuzzy guitar layers later, she finds herself at the brink of embarking on a world-wide tour with several dates lined up in the UK. After a rocky start…
Just a Glimpse: The Two Sides to Dave McPherson
Playing hundreds of gigs from the smallest of pubs in East London all the way to the far corners of Europe in less than a year may be some musicians’ idea of a tiresome affair. But for 28-year old solo artist Dave McPherson, also the frontman and chief song-writer of heavy rock band InMe, few…
Mohamed Al-Daradji: “Every Iraqi has ten stories for ten films”
The Son of Babylon director on the power of film to effect lasting change in Iraq
Hevy As A Really Devy Thing: Backstage with Devin Townsend
“Greetings humans. I have come from far across the universe. You shall fetch me your universe’s ultimate cup of coffee…Black!” exclaims Ziltoid, an alien warlord from planet Ziltoidia 9 on the hunt for the ‘finest bean’ to fuel his ship. Presented with a ‘fetid’ brew that failed to meet his Ziltoidian expectations, he declares war…
I need personal journeys… (William Fichtner / Drive Angry 3D)
Inese Zepa speaks to William Fichtner about acting, travelling, and his new film Drive Angry 3D.
Backstage with The Riot Tapes
Continuing on with Indie Week, Masaya Tanikawa has a word backstage with Dublin’s rising indie rock band The Riot Tapes..
Sheffield Doc/Fest: My Brother the Islamist
Sun-speckled Sheffield in June. It is the month that the Doc/Fest comes to town; a circus of critics, customary star cameos and cinema vérité. It was here, in a quiet corner of the Showroom Workstation, that the Beaver sat down with Robb Leech, the filmmaker behind My Brother the Islamist. Having only completed two years…
The Future of Filmmaking at the 4th BFI Future Film Festival
The 4th BFI Future Film Festival is constantly on the lookout for the next generation of stars in this industry. Currently in its fourth year, it aims to attract young people between the ages of 15 and 25 and give them a chance to interact with insiders and learn from the experts.
Bittersweet teenage kicks: The Undertones Story
They are loved by many as one of Northern Ireland’s finest. In the late 70’s, there were few others that softened the abrasive nature of punk with catchy melodic hooks. Set to embark on a UK-wide tour on March 31st, the iconic power-pop punk outfit started out with no name. The Undertones once existed only…