The Von Pip Musical Express

The Best Songs Released in January 2026

The Best Songs Released in January 2026 – A Playlist

Ones To Watch 2026

A few artists who should, if there’s justice, reach more ears in 2026

The VPME Christmas Podcast 2025

my annual festive show that was once a digital radio programme is now a podcast, and is also a refuge from Mariah, Wham, and Sir Clifford of Richard.

Florence Road Live -Andy Von Pip

Tracks of The Week – Y, Howling Bells and Florence Road

Y have tracks of the week? Well, Y not. This week, three songs really stood out. In no particular order, we have Y (try to Google that) with the pulsating ‘Skipper’ — more info [here]. The magnificent Howling Bells return with ‘Heavy Lifting’ — news of a new album [here]. And rounding things off, the fast-ascending Irish quartet Florence Road

In Pictures

In Pictures : 2025 Gig Photography

I haven’t posted much on here of late, and yet the world still turns. Blame the usual suspects deadlines, gigs, life and the slow death of attention spans. Most of my longer…

Jun 2, 2025 5 min read

LIVE: Lust For Life Tour

Mar 10, 2024 3 min read

In Pictures: The Last Dinner Party/ Picture Parlour

Oct 20, 2023 1 min read

The Last Dinner Party: Live – Deaf Institute, Manchester 28th July 2023

Aug 1, 2023 4 min read

In Pictures: Bluedot Festival 2022

Jul 28, 2022 2 min read

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Interviews

“They Got The Beat”- The She Beats Interview

Oct 30, 2007 11770 8 min read

“Dirty Secret” By The Shebeats Girls with attitude and guitars ? 60’s influenced vibes ? On the VPME ? Surely not. There seems to be a bit of a theme here! Well the She-Beats seem to pass the VPME quality check :- attitude, talent and a helping of sixties tinged songs that recall the Bangles the Go-Gos and The Kinks

Interviews

The VPME Meets – Juanita Stein

Oct 3, 2017 11769 12 min read

Interviews

“Tree’s A Crowd” – Savoir Adore Interview

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In Pictures

Pink Kink At Liverpool Music Week Closing Party : The Light and The Shade

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Latest News

In Pictures : 2025 Gig Photography

Andy Von Pip Jun 2, 2025 5 min read

I haven’t posted much on here of late, and yet the world still turns. Blame the usual suspects deadlines, gigs, life and the slow death of attention spans. Most of my longer reviews and interviews are over at Under the Radar, so if you’re after words, that’s where they’re hiding. Feel free to follow me HERE too which will update