My debut solo album, The Associates & Michael Dempsey

My debut solo album, The Associates & Michael Dempsey

Interview with Stephen Emmer by The Saint of Retropopic Radio

What were the circumstances that lead to Flood making his engineering debut on Stephen's album 'Vogue Estate'? What are Stephen's memories of Billy McKenzie contributing to the recording of the album? Why didn't WEA UK throw their full weight behind promoting the album?

What were the circumstances that lead to guitarist John McGeoch complimenting Stephen for his guitar playing on the demos of 'Vogue Estate'? How did Stephen get to play keyboards for The Associates on their 1982 tour? Why did Stephen feel Billy McKenzie made an error of judgement on that tour? How does Stephen describe the relationship between Alan Rankine & Billy McKenzie? Who was responsible for Stephen touring with The Lotus Eaters in 1984? How does Stephen characterise the relationship he had with Michael Dempsey, who produced the album.

Listen to Retropopic 856 by The Saintr here.

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