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New interview with James Stevenson

There is a recent interview with James Stevenson on In The Poppy Fields, a blog revolving around The Alarm. Read it here.

8 may 2012

Gene Loves Jezebel headlined Whitby

Headlining Saturday night at the Whitby Goth Weekend, the band played over an hour of timeless songs, taking examples from each of their seven studio albums, to their usual accomplished standard. It's not often enough that they reconvene for a show, yet they emerged with a presence that underlines their experience and professionalism. Javier Weyler, standing in for Robert Adams, brought his own flair, integrating seamlessly with Peter's fluent dancing basslines, as James's guitar stabbed and slithered with his usual dexterity. Jay sings with a strident and renewed confidence, gaining power from a cigarette-free and alcohol-free lifestyle. The goth weekend's audience was a varied , colourful and eclectic one, and therefore befitting this rejuvenated band.

1 May 2012

Ugly Buggs triumph at Whitby

Ugly Buggs, looking like the new twins on the block, made their mesmerising debut at Whitby on Friday. The 40 minute set was an enlivening artful performance that brought their natural showmanship to the fore. Jay's vocals soared and swooped with a range even his unique style had not seen before, utilising his full range from haunting low to high scream, whilst Peter Bugg's guitar embellished the backing tracks throughout. These in turn, were not a flat backdrop imitating the album, but had a live and textured mix. Every song shone, and Twist The Knife was a grand immersion into their world of heartfelt pain. This was no half-hearted trial run in front of a few to see how it goes, but a majestic and passionate statement of intent. The auspicious event delighted an audience of 21st century Romantics that attended this April's goth festival.

1 May 2012

Javier Weyler to stand in on forthcoming shows

Neither Robert Adams nor Chris Bell can make the forthcoming shows the band have lined up in the UK and Brazil, so Javier Weyler will be standing in on these dates. Javier is better known as the drummer for the Stereophonics, but has already played alongside James Stevenson in Glen Matlock's band, The Philistines.

8 March 2012

Rio and São Paulo appearances cancelled

Two of the Brazillian dates have unfortunately been cancelled. The planned appearances in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, 19th and 20th May respectively, have had to be cut due to the headline act, Concrete Blonde, declining to have Gene Loves Jezebel as the support. Their singer, Johnette Napolitano, has refused to allow it for her own mysterious reasons. The show in Curitiba will go ahead as this is part of a festival, although Concrete Blonde are on the bill too.

28 February 2012

James Stevenson releases charity single

James has recorded a version of the old Chelsea Football Club anthem Blue Is The Colour, with Phil Daniels on vocals and with his Alarm bandmate, Smiley, on drums. Under the name Phil Daniels And The Cockney Alarm, the single hopes to raise funds for the charity, Help A London Child. Download it from iTunes here.

4 December 2011

Jay and James on stage with Smashng Pumpkins

Last night, Jay and James appeared on stage at London's Brixton Academy as special guests of Smashing Pumpkins, who are currently touring Europe. They performed Stephen, originally from Gene Loves Jezebel's 1985 album, Immigrant.

17 November 2011