Check out an excerpt from Robb's new memoir, where he shares what Grian Chatten and co were like back in college and tells us about two unheard Fontaines songs he has in his vault
Members of Franz Ferdinand, Radiohead and more have shared respects, and Music Venue Trust described him as “one of the finest grassroots music venue owners this country has ever known”
Robb tells NME about his early days with the Gallaghers, talking to Noel about the reunion and what made them special: "They were at war with the world. What really resonates is their songs about escape. That’s an international language"
Guests will include members of The Damned, The Motels, The Chameleons and more
"You couldn’t invent it, you know?"
The author and musician tells NME about his new book and spoken word tour, his thoughts on The 1975's Matty Healy, having an unreleased single by Fontaines D.C., and how the good will always out with new music discovery
The Membranes frontman and author tells NME about his new book which traces the genre via The Doors, Bauhaus, The Cure and Nick Cave through to Billie Eilish and The 1975
Government criticised for a lack of action as tours are cancelled: "Without suitable remedies, we will see our world-renowned industry start to wither"
"It would shrink the industry and only privilege the very wealthy"
As told by John Robb - Punk veteran, music journalist, member of the bands The Membranes and Goldblade
JR