{"id":1824,"date":"2018-10-30T05:00:57","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T05:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=1824"},"modified":"2018-10-30T08:06:38","modified_gmt":"2018-10-30T08:06:38","slug":"ginge-knievils-top-of-the-pops-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=1824","title":{"rendered":"GINGE KNIEVIL\u2019S TOP OF THE POPS 2018."},"content":{"rendered":"
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let me present Ginge Knievil\u2019s Top of the Pops 2018. Here, we have the cream of underground punk, glam, garage, power pop and rock \u2018n\u2019<\/span> roll. In the name of charity, bands have come together from Wales, England, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, USA and Japan.<\/div>\n
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Mental Health Matters Wales is a charity that\u2019s very close to his heart. They\u2019ve helped him in times of crisis and were imperative to his recovery. 100% of the proceeds of the 2 disc set with go directly to Mental Health Matters Wales.<\/div>\n
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Presales: 1st November 2018.<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
Release: 1st December 2018.<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n
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Purchase Link: <\/b>http:\/\/www.gingeknievil.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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Facebook: <\/b>http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/GingesTOTP<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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Twitter:<\/b> http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/GingesTOTP<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n
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We decided here at RPM to catch u with our favourite bipolar rock and rolla\u00a0and have a quick impromptu chat about the CD and his own band here’s\u00a0what words were said –<\/div>\n
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\"\"<\/a>Where did you get the idea to do these comps? <\/span><\/div>\n
There were two key factors that spurred the decision to make it happen. I received some support from Mental Health Matters Wales after hitting a crisis point with my Bipolar Disorder in July this year. It left me thinking \u201chow on earth can I repay those guys?\u201d They were essential in my recovery and they do it all for free. I\u2019d reviewed a load of bands in 2018 and so the idea of merging the two seemed like an awesome idea. I guess the idea was born through the love of a good mixtape too. You must have been blown away when the calibre of bands started offering songs to you to get on these comps? Definitely. I sent out blanket emails, not expecting a response at all, and then I was suddenly inundated with offers! I had to keep things based on my last 12 months worth of reviews due to the amount of interest. Any particular favourites? I genuinely love all 42 bands that have donated a track so picking a favourite would be impossible. I was totally over the moon with the Ten Benson track. Chris Teckkam went over and above and delved into the archive and pulled out an exclusive version of \u201cTits\u201d that was recorded live at The Garage in London. He got the track mastered especially for the comp and everything. I\u2019m just totally thrilled that all the bands were willing to put their name to this little project. I sat back the other day and looked at the tracklisting and went \u201cwhoa!\u201d – there are bands from Wales, England, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Japan and the USA. The fact that they\u2019ve all come together to support a little charity in my community is pretty special. <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Who would you hope gets their shit together with a new record that you can then include? Are The Hellacopters recording any time soon?! Hahahahaha.<\/strong> Maybe down the line you and Sal can get together and have a \u201cfistful of top of the pops transatlantic comp\u201d tours? Hahaha. <\/span><\/div>\n
It was great news when Sal announced the return of his comps. I discovered a load of great bands from the first time around. Whilst the TOTP comp is for charity, hopefully, people will discover their new favourite band in the process. Double bubble, if you like. It\u2019s funny you should say about a tour because more than one person has said what an awesome festival it would be. I don\u2019t think I\u2019m the man to make that happen though! There seems to be a lot of love at the moment for Rock and Roll with loud guitars. Is it about time for a resurgence? Me and you know that there\u2019s always been great rock \u2018n\u2019 roll if you scratch the surface. Part of me wants to keep them all to ourselves, mind! Hahaha. I guess it\u2019s kind of baffling how bands like The Hip Priests haven\u2019t been picked up a larger label with some clout behind them. The amount they\u2019ve achieved on their own terms is staggering. I say this without meaning disrespect to the smaller labels; their input is integral for getting good quality rock \u2018n\u2019 roll out there. I think it only takes one label to take a punt. It\u2019s a no-brainer in my eyes. All the hard work has already been done. <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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What next is in the pipeline? <\/span><\/div>\n
I\u2019ll see how this one sells and then maybe have a look at future releases. I quite like the idea of \u201cTop of the Power Pops.\u201d I\u2019ll ask the postmistress for her take on things when I turn up at the Post Office with a shed load of CDs just before Christmas! She\u2019ll know the answer!! Hahahaha.<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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As for Nicotine Pretty you\u2019ve had a decent response for the new EP and a few shows lined up. What have you got planned over the coming months? <\/span><\/div>\n
The response was not something we expected. Nothing is taken for granted, but when good review after good review started pouring in, we were obviously more than happy. There are shows with The Quireboys and Eddie and the Hot Rods up next and then we\u2019ll have a little look at things in the New Year.<\/strong> <\/span><\/div>\n
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Have you enough material for the debut long player ready to go? <\/span><\/div>\n
All of these songs have been floating around for two years so yeah, there\u2019s more than enough for a long player in reserve. I quite like the EP route though. It\u2019s short, sharp and in your face. The idea was for a series of EP\u2019s on CD and then a vinyl compilation at the end. That still may be achievable… if we don\u2019t self-destruct! Hahaha.<\/strong> <\/span><\/div>\n
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There must have been a time when you thought this band was over before it begun? Without a doubt. People who know the history, know the history. There\u2019s no need for me to repeat things. The band has been stop\/start but somehow we\u2019ve kept things going. There were several points where I thought that this bunch of tracks wouldn\u2019t get a physical release. I still call it \u201cThe EP That Should Never Have Been.\u201d Things are a bit hazy as we lived and breathed the recording process for a few months to get things the best we could. We did it though and we\u2019re so, so proud of it.<\/strong> <\/span><\/div>\n
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Does being in a band improve your playing and songwriting? Or did the downtime give you a focus on writing the best songs you could and improve your playing \/ song<\/span>writing?<\/div>\n
I only really picked up a six<\/strong> string with some purpose when Nicotine Pretty started so I guess my playing must\u2019ve improved. I used to play a bit in \u201895 or something but always used Richey Edwards volume levels. I\u2019ve had a few bass gigs over the years but never writing, playing and singing. Things started off really sedate when I hooked up with Lew to start Nicotine Pretty. We few essentially a poor man\u2019s Dogs D\u2019Amour on Valium. Things have since evolved and I like to think my playing has too. My aim is to be Grade 8 Johnny Thunders!<\/strong><\/div>\n
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How do you prefer to write? Alone or bouncing off someone else? When you write and take it to the band do the songs change a great deal?<\/div>\n
I\u2019m more of a<\/strong> loner at this point in time. When I take things to the band, bits change and arrangements alter but things don\u2019t deviate too much. Lew has a hand in songwriting too but we\u2019ve yet to write together. It\u2019s probably for the best as I value our friendship!!<\/strong><\/div>\n
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