Andy Von Pip

ANDY VON PIP - Founder, editor, writer, reviewer, photographer and all-round good guy at the VPME.com.House photographer for The Academy Music Group, Zuma Press, Event Magazine and Rex Features worldwide. You can check out his photography atAndy Von Pip PhotographyCurrently writing for U.S. Magazine and website Under The Radar.Andy been new music tipster on BBC6 Music, Amazing Radio, and DJ on Strangeways Radio (USA.) Regular podcasts can be found on Mixcloud and Spotify.He's also been a moderator for BBC 6 Music DJ Tom Robinson's Fresh on the Net, and a former member of "BBC's Sound Of" panel. Written and photographic work has been published worldwide wide and appeared in the likes of The Guardian, The Times, The Quietus, Music Week, Record Of The Day, GIITV, The Sabotage Times, The Skinny, Louder Than War.

Vote “Von Pip In” The Record of The Day Journalisim Awards 2011.

10/03/202202/11/2011 by Andy Von Pip

Ok so we’ve been named in the Best Blog category at The Record of The Day Awards for the 4th year running. Now as we don’t have teams of writers to vote for us or

“Surfin’ Bird” -Two Wounded Birds Interview.

04/08/201431/10/2011 by Andy Von Pip

“Together Forever” By Two Wounded Birds. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/24181728″ params=”show_comments=false&auto_play=false&color=ae1b30″ width=”100%” height=”81″ ] One of the great things about Margate’s Two Wounded Birds is that they don’t piss about; there are no epic ten minute guitar

The VPME Podcast Episode 6 – October 2011

10/02/201227/10/2011 by Andy Von Pip

The VPME Podcast, featuring the best music from the past present and future! Curated by Andy Von Pip whose unique upbeat, effervescent presenting style has been compared to Eeyore the donkey in a coma

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Songs To Learn And Sing – The Bookhouse Boys, Convaire, This Frontier Needs Heroes, Bjork, Friends ,The Inevitable Pin Hole Burns,

10/02/201218/10/2011 by Andy Von Pip

This Week The Bookhouse Boys, Convaire, This Frontier Needs Heroes, Bjork, Friends ,The Inevitable Pin Hole Burns. ******************************************* The Bookhouse Boys. The Bookhouse Boys return with a sultry new single from their recent album “Tales

Danza De La Muerte! – Veronica Falls Interview and Album Review.

18/06/201211/10/2011 by Andy Von Pip

“Bad Feeling” By Veronica Falls. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/21304920″ params=”auto_play=false&player_type=artwork&color=ae1b30″ width=”220″ height=”220″ ] Before interviewing a band it’s always best to do a little research. For example asking Morrissey if he’s tried the succulent new “Mc

Songs To Learn And Sing – Bird, The Bandana Splits, Dum Dum Girls, Two Wounded Birds,Emmy The Great, Kyla La Grange, Peter Murphy And Red Kite.

10/02/201203/10/2011 by Andy Von Pip

“Phantoms Ep” By BIRD. The “Phantoms ep” is released 31st October digitally from the highly promising Liverpool based , Bird. Fronted by 22 year old songstress Adele Emmas they are influenced by the likes of

Howling Bells ‘The Loudest Engine’ Special – Album,Gig and Interview.

12/02/201229/09/2011 by Andy Von Pip

HOWLING BELLS ‘The Loudest Engine ‘Special. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/16255336″ params=”show_comments=true&auto_play=false&color=570c10″ width=”100%” height=”81″ iframe=”false” /] The Album Review The problem with producing a flawless debut album widely regarded by many as a genuine classic, is that there

THE VPME PODCAST- JESUS AND MARY CHAIN SPECIAL

16/06/201224/09/2011 by Andy Von Pip

To celebrate the re-issue of all six studio albums as deluxe editions we present a special Jesus and Mary Chain podcast. Guests include Jim Reid and the gang as we celebrate the genius of

Lucy Rose Interview.

25/04/201922/09/2011 by Andy Von Pip

There’s certainly been no shortage of intelligent, talented, singer songwriters of late. From the egregious caterwauling of Florence, a lady who on occasion can make Al Pachino’s worst excesses appear quite restrained and dignified, right

Songs To Learn and Sing – Jim Reid And Jesus And Mary Chain Deluxe Albums

10/02/201219/09/2011 by Andy Von Pip

“Black And Blues” By Jim Reid. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/23565112″ params=”show_comments=false&auto_play=false&color=9b100b” width=”100%” height=”81″ ] Jim Reid of the Jesus And Mary Chain has previewed a new song on his soundcloud account and if that’s not enough to

Ladytron – “Gravity The Seducer” – Review / Interview.

16/06/201315/09/2011 by Andy Von Pip

Photo Credit – Michele Civetta. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/20235733″ params=”auto_play=false&player_type=artwork&color=ff0034″ width=”300″ height=”300″ iframe=”false” /] ************************** Brian Eno once described Ladytron as a band who posses “a full awareness of what’s happening everywhere in music which is

Dum Dum Girls Interview And Only In Dreams Review.

16/06/201213/09/2011 by Andy Von Pip

“Bedroom Eyes” By Dum Dum Girls. [soundcloud url=”http://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/21830514″ params=”show_comments=false&auto_play=false&color=9b100b” width=”100%” height=”81″ ] ************************ For somebody brought up in a house filled with the music of Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Phil Spector, the Brill Building