Features & Interviews

Interview: Francis Neve
With a collection of emotive lo-fi pop eminating from the Essex born singer-songwriter's debut mini-album, Bearded asks Francis Neve just what 'The Second Time We First Met' is all about, and why he has poured all his heart and soul into it.
Posted on Sep 6th, 2010
13/08/10: The Bearded Weekly Spotify Playlist
Less chat, more music. The second installment of our weekly playlist arrives.
Posted on Aug 13th, 2010
Unsigned + Free Music: Tanya Auclair
Spinning a web of intricate pick 'n' mix rhythms, beats, and melodies, Auclair's debut EP has quickly lifted her to the top of London's underground soul scene and, unbelievably, it's FREE!
Posted on Aug 11th, 2010
The Weekly Bearded Spotify Playlist
Our Spotify playlist is back and bigger than ever. Come hither for the tunes to get your weekend kickstarted...
Posted on Aug 6th, 2010
Venue: Independent, Sunderland
Remember that awesome gig you saw in that really small venue with like 50 other people around? Would it have been the same in a 10,000 capacity seating arena? Of course not, and that's why Bearded are inviting you round the country to unearth the hidden, sweaty, back-room venues in the areas you live. It doesn't get better than live music afterall.
Posted on Aug 4th, 2010
Interview: Josh Ritter
The American singer/songwriter takes time out from his latest Irish tour dates to talk to David Brown in a Chelsea bar while they wait to hear if they’ve been picked to play for the first XI.
Posted on Aug 2nd, 2010
Bearded Label Love: Forthesakeofthesong
Having just released one of our favourite albums of the year so far - Lessons In Time's brilliantly poised Swords and Spears - we check in with Forthesakeofthesong's label manager Jenny Nilsson to find out what keeps the heart of this little label beating.
Posted on Jul 21st, 2010
Buzz Label: Smoky Carrot Records Interview
With the upcoming release of the Sunbirds EP creating a tangible wave on the internet, Bearded checks in with the label causing the storm. Chatting to esteemed member of the SC crew Roshan Singh, we find out what makes this indie tick...
Posted on Jul 6th, 2010
Behind The Scenes: Goldstar PR
There are many faces working to keep the steady flow of great independent music pouring out to the masses. From Crytal Antlers to Male Bonding, from Vivian Girls to Dum Dum Girls, Goldstar PR represent some of the best bands in the business. Bearded chats to Nita Keeler to peek into the clockwork that keeps GS ticking...
Posted on Jul 1st, 2010
Interview: Wedlock
Coming from an area of the States with a rich music heritage of its own and bringing a love of English electro pop, here is a musical marriage that deserves to last. David Brown talks to Wedlock’s singer, Paul Allgood, about this band of gold.
Posted on Jun 28th, 2010
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