The Clash Issue 24 Out Now!

Holy Fuck

Graham Walsh of the Canadian duo Holy Fuck sheds light on several of his 'Last Times' for the new issue of The Clash. He recounts a near death experience, his love/hate relationship with the internet, his "unquenchable thirst for knowledge" and fighting in grade 5.

The last time I cried was... "right now. I just realised that I don't remember the last time I did a lot of things!"

Maccabees VS Good Shoes

It's the Maccabees VS Good Shoes in the new issue of The Clash. In one corner, Orlando Weeks, frontman of the Brighton-based Maccabees. In the other corner, Rhys Jones, lead of the South London quintet Good Shoes. O.K. so it's less of a bloodbath and more of a friendly fireside chat, with Orlando and Rhys discussing support gigs that boosted their cred, current music in the hopper, and influences.

"I seem to have this thing where I work really hard to get somewhere and then I get there and I'm not too fussed about it anymore, like pursuing a girl, the less interested they seem the more you want them." Rhys

"I think unless you're Coldplay or Radiohead then you don't earn much, especially not at our stage." Orlando

Young Knives

In the new February/March issue of The Clash the Young Knives' Henry Dartnall is given an entire page to release his thoughts. With so many new bands popping up seemingly out of nowhere, many are faced with the challenge of standing out from the crowd. Rebellion, Dartnall decides, is a key factor, historically in the success of bands. In these modern times, is there much to rebel over anymore? Dartnall has a few ideas.

"So maybe the modern musician can still rebel in his/her own way just by being innovative."

SPARKS

The Clash managed to pull Sparks' Russell Mael away from working on their latest album to dish out his attempt at advice to up-an-coming musicians. With 21 albums under their belts, the brothers chose to look to the future, and not dwell too much on what they have already accomplished.

"We always approach everything from a naive standpoint: each album we do, we approach it as if it's the first thing we've ever done."

"Traditionally, bands that have been the greatest, the most fun, are the ones that navigate their own course. It's a lot harder and lonelier to take a risk. But by making a fool of yourself, you may also be making something quite historical and special."