Hull's very own indie-pop group The Housemartins rarely failed to hit the tops of the charts in the '80s. Formed in 1984 by singer Paul Heaton and guitarist Stan Cullimore, who had been playing ...

“This is a photo of The Housemartins on the set of the TV soap Brookside. It was taken in the late 80s. That’s me on the far right with, from left: Norman Cook (better known as Fatboy Slim); actor ...

Taking time out from some Irish tour dates, The Housemartins are on the Saturday morning programme 'Borderline'. Formed in 1984, Hull band The Housemartins are guitarist Stan Cullimore, singer Paul ...

He used to be at home writing chart-topping music and sharing the Glastonbury Pyramid Stage with legends like Fatboy Slim. But, these days, former pop star and Bristol Post columnist Stan Cullimore ...

Welcome to December and what will probably be the last regular Indie Basement of the year. New releases dry up — there’s not much this week — and list season will begin soon so stay tuned for that.

London’s The Tubs, who are led by former Joanna Gruesome cofounder Owen “O” Williams, just released their second album, Cotton Crown, which continues their mastery of janglepop melodies with more than ...

Before he was Fatboy Slim, Norman Cook enjoyed some musical success with Freak Power, Mighty Dub Katz, Pizzaman and Beats International. But first he was the bassist in the Housemartins – the Hull ...

THE usually cucumber cool Johnny Marr once pronounced “If The Housemartins are our nearest competition, then it’s no wonder I am so confident about The Smiths”, possibly an unfair swipe in response to ...

‘I started getting letters from pub landlords saying that people were jumping on tables to it. I don’t know if many listeners realised it’s about women being harassed’ Happy Hour started off as a song ...

The Housemartins singer Paul Heaton said of the tribute act: "They're really good." The Southmartins are described as "an energetic seven-piece band that plays the hits and other bits of a hugely ...

Taking time out from some Irish tour dates, The Housemartins are on the Saturday morning programme 'Borderline'. Formed in 1984, Hull band The Housemartins are guitarist Stan Cullimore, singer Paul ...