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Andy Von Pip

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  • Freelance Journalist and Photographer, Freelance
Liverpool, Merseyside County, UK, Wirral
As seen in: Franceinfo:, Europa Press, Under the Radar, Louder Than War, God is in the tv zine, Bido Lito!
Covers:  Music, Entertainment, Films, Politics
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Andy Von Pip’s Biography

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Internationally published Photographer, freelance Journalist, and Blogger

Andy Von Pip runs the VPME music blog. He has been a member of ‘BBC’s Sound Of' taste-maker panel, appeared on BBC 6 Music, has been a guest tipper on Amazing Radio and is a former Fresh on The Net Moderator for Tom Robinson. He has previously hosted a Radio weekly show on cult U.S. station Strangeways Radio and is a regular podcaster. Andy has also provided content for the BBC, Music Week, The Guardian, Liverpool Echo an…

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The Jesus and Mary Chain - Jim Reid on the 25th Anniversary of "Munki"

The Jesus and Mary Chain - Jim Reid on the 25th Anniversary of "Munki"

Jim Reid sounds laidback and relaxed when discussing the re-release of The Jesus and Mary Chain's sixth studi…

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Digital Cover Story: Shirley Manson of Garbage

Digital Cover Story: Shirley Manson of Garbage

Interview with Shirley Manson of Garbage : “I’m a strong personality, and I don’t like that about myself,” …

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Wolf Alice - Ellie Rowsell on Their New "Blue Lullaby" EP

Wolf Alice - Ellie Rowsell on Their New "Blue Lullaby" EP

Photography by Andy DeLuca Web Exclusive UK band Wolf Alice were recently involved in a race against time as …

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Self Esteem on "Prioritise Pleasure"

Self Esteem on "Prioritise Pleasure"

After spending the best part of a decade as one half of the creative nucleus of critically acclaimed UK band …

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Wet Leg on Their Self-Titled Debut Album

Wet Leg on Their Self-Titled Debut Album

Wet Leg, seemingly out of nowhere, gatecrashed 2021 when their hypnotic debut single, "Chaise Longue" (which …

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The Last Dinner Party on Comparisons, Hype, and Their Debut Single "Nothing Matters"

The Last Dinner Party on Comparisons, Hype, and Their Debut Single "Nothing Matters"

Picture this: An emerging band creates a collection of exceptional songs that quickly capture the attention o…

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Lemonsuckr Share Bruising New Single “Stain”

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By Andy Von Pip Verified
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News All Brighton four-piece Lemonsuckr have shared “Stain,” the latest single from their forthcoming EP Life Is A Heist, due out via ALTER Music. Listen below. The band have been making serious noise on the UK live circuit, building a devoted fanbase through relentless gigging and word-of-mouth buzz. “Stain” is a dense, visceral track rooted in family breakdown and estrangement. The band describe it as being about “a family fractured.
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Interpol: This Mirror Weighs a Ton (Partisan) - review

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Web Exclusive In 2026, nobody is expecting Interpol to suddenly sound like a different band. After more than 25 years together, their classic sound is well established. Daniel Kessler’s guitars, Sam Fogarino’s precise drumming, and Brad Truax’s bass—making his first appearance on an Interpol album after 15 years as the band’s touring bassist—provide the foundation. Over it all, Paul Banks’ stentorian vocals hover somewhere between intimacy, urgency, and detachment.
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10 Best Songs of the Week: Fontaines D.C., Wishy, Westside Cowboy, Blondshell, and More

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News All Welcome to the 28th Songs of the Week of 2026. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, and Scotty Dransfield helped me decide the list. We considered over 50 songs and narrowed it down to a Top 10. Our long-awaited The ’90s Issue Part 2 is out now. Find out more about it here. Order it here. Last month we launched our 500 to Go subscription drive. Subscriptions are still 50% off. Find out more here.
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