As Spector release a new album, Now or Wherever, which I've been listening to on repeat, it seemed a good moment to revisit this conversation. Thoughtful, talented, Fred Macpherson demonstrated a piercing sense of humor and real insight on his creative process. Their awesome set from the Mercury Lounge, NYC, will always stand out in … Continue reading Flashback – Fred Macpherson interview from 2016
A very enjoyable interview with the affable, sharp, and nicely bittersweet Fred Macpherson, who also wins a prize for his Twitter tribute to the great Alan Rickman. Spector. The Guardian described them as being “somewhere between Roxy Music and The Strokes”. Enjoy It While It Lasts, their first album, stormed through the UK charts. “All … Continue reading Interview with Fred Macpherson of Spector
Well, here we are at the last day of 2015. And it’s been an interesting year, as in “may you live in interesting times.” There’s nothing that can be said quickly about what’s going on around us, except that you have to hope that more people are taking a personal role in speaking out against … Continue reading Music and Mutterings of 2015
Spector Mercury Lounge, New York City December 3, 2015 a blood hot example of teetering on the edge, never falling - guaranteeing an audience riveted by his audacity Spector. A band from the UK. Sometimes not knowing exactly what to expect, the stage is set for something to happen. Wait and see. The lure of … Continue reading Spector – live review – Mercury Lounge NYC
