NMEElizabeth Aubrey18 June 2023 “It’s great to be able to see someone like that working, someone who is just that good at doing their job” The Coral (Photo: Simon Cardwell) The Coral have shared a new single this week that features actor John Simm – listen to it below. Recently, the band spoke to NME about how Peaky … Continue reading
TwitterOfficial Ian McCulloch28 Apr 2023 John Simm & Ian McCulloch (Photo: Mark McNulty) “Today marks the anniversary of Ian McCulloch’s third album, Slidling, released in 2003. Featuring some fantastic artists like Chris Martin, Johnny Buckland, John Simm, Peter Wilkinson, and Barrie “Barriemore” Barlow, and is produced by Cenzo Townshend. It’s interesting to note that the … Continue reading
The Line-Up with Shaun Keaveny11 May 2022 You may know him best as an actor, but John Simm is also a fine musician, just ask Echo & The Bunnymen or New Order. John shares his early guitar-playing ambitions from gigging with his dad, to switching gears to acting in The Lakes, Doctor Who, Grace and … Continue reading
BBC Radio 6 Music Sound and Vision John Simm Playlist 29 April 2018 John Simm DJs some of his favourite tracks compiled especially for 6 Music. Play John Simm Playlist (00:58:19): Music Played The Rolling Stones – Stop Breaking Down – EXILE ON MAIN STREET. UNIVERSAL MUSIC (UK) LIMITED. 16. Paul Simon – Kodachrome – THE PAUL SIMON … Continue reading
BBC Radio 6 Music Sound and Vision Miranda Sawyer 29 April 2018 John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work. From Human Traffic to Life On Mars to Doctor Who, John Simm is one of the UK’s finest actors. Play radio interview (00:55:55): Music Played The Stone … Continue reading
BBC Radio London My London 11 Feb 2017 Morning all… We had an enjoyable hour in the company of actor John Simm who’s our next guest on My London… John chose 6 tracks that ignited memories of the capital for him and took us on a journey involving moving down to London in the late … Continue reading
Magic Alex Older / Outside (2015) 24 Sep 2015 2015 was the summer of love. Why? Because 5 old mates finally got together, rehearsed, laughed (a lot), played a gig and went into the studio and recorded 2 songs. They were old(ish) songs but with a new spin. We had a bloody great time and … Continue reading
Good morning pop pickers. Dated&Sexist by Magic Alex is LIVE again on iTunes, spotify, etc! https://t.co/RJGwK4ZQ8G http://t.co/VqYKq4qgm9” — John Simm (@john_simm) 3. Juli 2014 About Magic Alex Formed in 1995 by vocalist Dean Taylor (ex lead singer with the brilliantly baggy Cherrydales) and bass player Simon Borkin (from music press darlings Sign Language), over the … Continue reading
Liverpool Echo 18 Mar 2014 Nick Power launches Small Town Chase, a collection of lyrical stories and poems The Coral’s keyboard player has released a collection of poetry. Nick Power has written Small Town Chase, a book of 87 lyrical stories and poems. A Soundcloud playlist has been set up to launch the book, with … Continue reading
The Guardian | The Observer Ben Marshall 13 Jul 2013 The actor on listening to Lloyd Cole, watching Man of Steel and reading Stoner by John Williams John Simm is a British actor best known for playing Sam Tyler in Life on Mars and the Master in Doctor Who. He began performing as a teenager, … Continue reading
I Am Kloot 8 Feb 2013 I Am Kloot performs ‘Some Better Day’ from their new album ‘Let It All In’ with featured appearance by John Simm. I Am Kloot is a 3 piece band from Manchester UK who regale the world with their twisted torch songs and heart-wrenching serenades. In a world that seems … Continue reading
I feel like the Joker… Cant stop smiling. Just saw the STONE ROSES in a tiny little club. Met Jessica Ennis and held a GOLD MEDAL. #happy — John Simm (@john_simm) August 7, 2012 — John Simm (@john_simm) August 7, 2012 Photo Credit: musik.uk.msn.com Continue reading
Magic Alex DJ’s 6 Dec 2011 Dean Taylor Magic Alex Founder, Vocalist and Blogster, Dean Taylor, queried his fellow band mates, Simon Borkin, Greg Saunders, John Mac and John Simm to submit their record picks for 2011. He then gathered up their responses, sprinkled in a few music videos and baked up one glorious year-end … Continue reading
Vinyl Revival BBC Radio 6 Music Pete Paphides 26 Dec 2011 Pete Paphides celebrates the vinyl format with musicians who are avid collectors. 6 Music continues its month-long celebration of the vinyl format with four two-hour specials featuring Pete Paphides in conversation with famous record collectors. On Boxing Day, he trawls through the vinyl treasures … Continue reading
BBC Radio 2 Dermot O’Leary, Noel Gallagher Sits In 10 Sep 2011 John Simm joins Mancunian musical legend and wit Noel Gallagher as he presents the Dermot O’Leary Show, with Matt Morgan. David Walliams also joins the show by phone, to provide an update on his bid to swim the length of the Thames for … Continue reading
Catch it all here! Your one stop shop for this past week’s radio and TV appearances with John Simm promoting Exile. Plus John reveals he is open to a Doctor Who return and why he probably won’t be watching the Royal Wedding. BBC Radio 6 Music Sean Keaveny Breakfast Show 26 Apr 2011 BBC Radio … Continue reading
Steve Lamacq with guest John Simm BBC Radio 6 Music Broadcast 25 Feb 2011 Lammo kicks the weekend off in style with Friday Free For All suggestions, plus he talks to Good Day Bad Day caller, John Simm. BBC Radio 6 Music – Steve Lamacq with John Simm (0:13:13) Listen to Radio Interview (click play … Continue reading
The band Magic Alex (with John Simm on lead guitar & backing vocals) has posted the following Bulletin from their MySpace site: —————– Bulletin Message —————– From: Magic Alex Date: 6 Jun 2008 3:57 PM Ladies & Gentlemen.. So many of you asked for it – that we did it, we pressed up a limited amount of Magic … Continue reading
Life On Mars – Bobby Martini Mix Bobby Martini 30 April 2008 Listen Now: Life On Mars – Bobby Martini Mix Life On Mars was a superb time travel drama that ran for two series on BBC1. The theme tune, written by Edmund Butt, was clever in that it had a modern feel whilst … Continue reading
John Simm Society Blog 