Jon Jackson's posts

I caught up with Lzzy and AreJay Hale from Halestorm, backstage at their Wembley Arena show. October 2013.

I chatted to Barry from Shinedown before their Wembley Arena show - October 2013

It's been 8 years since Texas last released a studio album. In this interview, Sharleen reveals how her personal high of recording a film album in LA was brought back down to earth by the serious illness of band member Ally in 2009. Following a patient but miraculous recovery, they're back with a brand new album, The Conversation, which is out on May 20th 2013. #texas #sharleen #interview #london

Edwyn Collins and his wife Grace came into the studio to talk about his new album 'Understated'. Amongst other things, he touched upon how music has helped his recovery, his recent UK tour and his desire to move back to his hometown of Helmsdale. #london #birmingham #radio

Luke from Stagecoach was on the phone to talk about their debut album 'Say Hi to the Band', their tour (including Aldershot and Leamington Spa) and their new video for Work! Work! Work! #london #birmingham #radio

Rob and Trev from Dog is Dead came down to the studio to talk about their latest string of dates, their European tour with Two Door Cinema Club and the next album. They also took part in a game of 'Is That Dog Dead?' #london #birmingham #radio

Dave joined me on the phone from Stuttgart, halfway through his European tour. He spoke about his limited Record Store Day release of 'C'mon Kid' and plans for a new full length release. #london #birmingham #radio

Upcoming singer songwriter, Luke Sital-Singh joins me in the studio to talk about his new EP, 'Old Flint' which comes out on April 15th. #london #birmingham #radio

Amy from Leicester band, We Three and the Death Rattle joined me on the phone to talk about their new 7" single, 'Inpatients/Split Lips' #london #birmingham #radio #leicester

Brit Awards Special: I was on the red carpet at the 2013 Mastercard Brit Awards. Hear Alt-J predict the winners, Chris from Muse talks about what the awards mean to them and Dave Grohl speaks about the current state of the music industry. #london #birmingham #radio #brits #foofighters #altj #muse

I caught up with Taylor from Local Natives during their UK tour to support the new album, Hummingbird.

I caught up with Impractical Joker, Joel Dommett at a tiny comedy gig in Balham on the evening of the Superbowl. With an unexpected live audience of American football fans, we spoke about his TV work, Rubix cubes and how not to get punched in Glasgow.

Steven and Laura-Mary from Blood Red Shoes invited Jon Jackson along to their rehearsal studio as they prepared for their biggest solo show to date at the Shepherds Bush Empire.

Blood Red Shoes on my Q Radio show on Monday 28th January 2013. 8-10pm.

I caught up with Team GB weightlifter and new British record holder, Zoe Smith at BT London Live for Magic 105.4 Zoe told me how she got into weightlifting, what her friends thought of her chosen career and how she likes to put men to shame in the gym. She'd just competed at the London 2012 Olympics and lifted a staggering 121kg in the clean and jerk. #teamgb #olympics #london2012 #weightlifting