But, as Kate Jackson and Dorian Cox tell The Boys in the Band Podcast, the Long Blondes had formed before any of them could play their instruments! We chat about how the hard work paid off in the practice room, how they put together their two respected albums, which cultivated a dedicated fanbase, and what it's like to be in the top 10 of the NME Cool List!
The band were forced to split in 2008 when Dorian suffered a stroke and the pair also reflect on the impact of that scary time - and how, gladly, they've both moved on to make more music and art since then.
Tune in to a new three-part podcast celebrating 25 years of fierce panda records. Last year we interviewed panda head-honcho Simon Williams over three afternoons at our Canonbury HQ. On each occasion we opened a bottle of Prosecco and filled our tea mugs. It was a nice way to spend an hour in the office as the chat got more silly and giggly and we talked about his love of going to gigs, releasing records and bears. You will find out how not seeing ELO at the age of 13 might have started the whole thing, how fierce panda became a full time hobby, getting into bed with the majors, a stint at XFM and stumbling acr...
Tune in to a new three-part podcast celebrating 25 years of fierce panda records. Last year we interviewed panda head-honcho Simon Williams over three afternoons at our Canonbury HQ. On each occasion we opened a bottle of Prosecco and filled our tea mugs. It was a nice way to spend an hour in the office as the chat g...
First, there was Club Fandango, the gig. Then came Label Fandango, the record company. Now, with searing inevitably, comes Radio Fandango, the radio station, not least because Radio Fandango is the best...