Our Team
Clink Music Magazine would not be possible without the help of some very talented and passionate individuals and for this we thank them. They’re vital and important to us and in order for you to get to know them a little better we asked some prying questions, some related to Clink Music Magazine and others not. Everyone loves a good questionnaire and these are our answers!
Brendan Monteiro – London
Personal website? www.clinkmusicmagazine.com
Writer or photographer? Jack of all trades
Favourite live show experience? I have different favourites, Metallica at a BBC studio for the initmacy, Smashing Pumpkins on their final tour for the moment in time, Thrice at The Electric Ballroom and Jimmy Eat World at Brixton Academy because of the artistic brilliance on stage and Rage Against The Machine because it’s RAGE!!!
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? I have three choices, I would take either one for two reasons. Firstly all three are basically double albums therefore maximum amount of songs. Secondly all three have so much variety on the album that I don’t think I could get bored of them, Ever!
The Smashing Pumpkins – Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Thrice – The Alchemy Index
Cosmo Jarvis – Humasyouhitchyousonofabitch
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Kurt Cobain to find out the truth and Dustin Kensrue, Brandan Boyd, Keith Buckley, Billy Corgan and some others to talk lyrics.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? The Banjo, got one as a present a few years back and still haven’t learnt, it’s just such an awesome sounding instrument. It’s so iconic for the south and I think I would really like to one day be able to sit in front of a camp fire on the beach and just rip it.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? I am a serial googler, I google everything. Facebook, wordpress, twitter, stargreen, gibson and cwcwake.com for daydreaming.
Other interests? Wakeboarding, Snowboarding, Flowboarding and BMX are the sports I love but I really respect skateboarders (they slam so hard); I try collect musical instruments, photography, filming and editing and on every second tuesday of the month I professionally install moats with custom trained sharks and crocodiles for rich aristocrats and thugs in east London or Hillbrow.
Marcus Maschwitz, Your Mother’s House (London)
Personal website? Website – www.marcusmaschwitz.co.uk and Blog – www.londonbandphotography.co.uk
Writer or photographer? Photographer.
Favourite live show experience? The first real show I went to was Millencolin at The Astoria in 2000. That was one of the best days of my life because it felt so surreal. I’m from South Africa where international bands don’t travel much so for me coming over here and getting to see them was mind blowing.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Editors – The Back Room.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? My Dad, Mom and Sister. Miss them like crazy.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Guitar. I love everything about them including the way they look, sound and the beautiful sounds that can be made with them.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Youtube, Twitter, Facebook (in that order).
Other interests? My girl, skateboarding, traveling, talking rubbish, music, internet and dreaming.
Andrea (RantChick), London
Personal website? www.rantchick.com
Writer or photographer? Writer.
Favourite live show experience? I always have a million favourites so I have narrowed a million down to five (well done to me): Korn at Brixton Academy 2008, Nightwish at Astoria 2008, In Flames at Astoria 2008, Deftones at the Forum 2009 & Brixton 2010, Rob Zombie 2011 and Devildriver and Slipkknot at Download 2009. I love them all for different reasons but the common experience is spine-chilling awesomeness.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Okay so how must I choose ONE? I guess Once (Nightwish) but Come Clarity (In Flames) and Follow the Leader (Korn) are hot on its heels.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Henry viii so I can call him a dick face to face, and JRR Tolkien to thank him for Lord of the Rings and ask for personal Elvish tutorials. Angela Carter is also a must. But they’re dead so of the people still alive it’d be Tuomas Holopainen, Steven King, Tim Burton, Johnny Depp and Thomas Harris – so it’s more like a dinner party than a tea date.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? A cello. I love the idea of being a head-banging cellist with heels and a corset, like the dudes from Apocalyptica – who, sadly, do not wear heels or corsets but are inspirational nonetheless. The cello has a melancholic romance about it that appeals to the portion of my brain owned by the Bronte sisters (it’s quite a large portion).
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Rant! – the best site in the history of ever (duh!).
Other interests? Art, gigging, history, travelling, pop-culture, literature, film, babe and bug, friends, laughter, wine and food.
Alex Brady, Cardiff
Personal website? abrady22.blogspot.com
Writer or photographer? Writer (music journalist)
Favourite live show experience? Biffy Clyro, Download 2008
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Lungs – Florence and the Machine
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? David Bowie
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? The piano, because of it’s history and use in music over the centuries as well as its versatility in genre.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? BBC News
Other interests? Gaming, audio and video editing, podcast production
Sean Gibson, London
Writer or photographer? Photographer and writer
Favourite live show experience? Rage Against The Machine – Finsbury Park, 2010 and Tool – Hammersmith Apollo, 2006
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Smashing Pumpkins – Siamese Dream or Led Zeppelin – IV
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Jack White
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Guitar, because the first album I ever owned (on tape) was Guns ‘n Roses Appetite For Destruction and Slash and Izzy’s interplay never ceases to get my blood boiling.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? www.magicseaweed.com
Other interests? Surfing, skateboarding, wakeskating, black and white photography, beer, braai.
Matt Higgs, Birmingham UK
Personal website? https://matthiggsphoto.wordpress.com
Writer or photographer? Bit of both mainly photography though.
Favourite live show experience? Seeing Alexisonfire play an amazing show to around 150 people in Borderline, being on the front row, getting a load of plectrums and a set list at the end.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life, what would it be? Either Refused’s Shape of Punk To Come or Biffy Clyro’s Blackened Sky.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Simon Neil from Biffy Clyro.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? I’d chose to be a vocalist, so the human voice. If i could sing amazingly in any kind of genre I would be over the moon. I don’t think their could be any feeling in the world that would beat having people sing your lyrics back to you.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Facebook I suppose, Punktastic.
Other interests? Music, be it tracks, videos, photos, gig listings. I spend far far too much time with them all, after that maybe a few ps3 games 
Ian Dickinson
Personal website link? www.wolfatyourdoor.com
Writer or photographer? Writer.
Favourite live show experience? The Cumshots – Borderline.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Guns N Roses – Use Your Illusions 1.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Jim Morrisson.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Mime guitar.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Punktastic!!!!!!
Other interests? Lawn bowels, squirrel wrestling and home made coleslaw.
Warren Zanin, London
Writer or photographer? Photographer and occasional writer.
Favourite live show experience? This is a tough one, I have so many. Slipknot at Download 2009 with 65,000 people all singing Duality, I’m not a huge fan but that was amazing. Also at Download 2009, Killswitch Engage, because I love them, and the Devildriver record breaking moshpit (I love them too and it was MAD!). Depeche Mode Tour of the Universe (even if they were crap I would have loved it).
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Probably Depeche Mode – Singles. It’s memory music from when I was young and that always has the power to make you feel good. (It’s a really difficult decision).
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? This one is easy, Dez Fafara. I’ve read quite a few interviews with him and I really love his attitude to music and to life in general. He’s been through a lot, and despite his age, which is often a factor, he has pulled together one of the best bands of our time. I have a lot of respect for him and what he does and I’d love to have a casual conversation with the guy.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be (and why)? I’d say the piano. I know the keys are often not as glamourous as some other instruments but I think being the a piano guru lends itself better to adapting your skills to other instruments such as the guitar and chello, both of which I’d also love to play (better for the former).
What site do you visit on a daily basis? You mean aside from Clink ;D. My daughters blog. I’d put the address here but I know Brendan is a bit of a paedo.
Other interests? My family is my everything but I do manage to squeeze some other things in too. I love films and great books too. I love cooking and tending for my windowbox herbs. I enjoy scientific stuff, nature and biology, it all fascinates me even though some of the science stuff is beyond me.
Frank Will, Berlin, Germany
Personal website? www.frankwillphoto.de
Writer or photographer? Photographer.
Favourite live show experience? AC/DC – Wembley Stadium – 26 June 2009
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? For Those about to Rock.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Madonna.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Drums – is the most powerful instrument.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? flickr.
Other interests? Geocaching, traveling.
Justine Sutton – Currently living between Essex and Epsom whilst at University
Personal website? www.justine-louise.co.uk
Writer or photographer? Photographer.
Favourite live show experience? Covering the Camden Crawl was really exciting, was my first music festival to and got to cover some great bands.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Would probably have to be Pantera’s ‘Cowboys from Hell’ some amazing tracks on there that I would never tired of.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Jerry Cantrell.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Guitar, as I grew up watching my uncle play wishing to follow in his footsteps.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Flickr & Twitter.
Other interests? Designing – Web & Graphics, Watching movies, seeing friends, going to gigs, traveling, shopping, etc
Daniel Gray – Islington/Kentish Town, London
Personal website? www.deadbysunrise.co.uk and www.flickr.com/deadbysunrise
Writer or photographer? Photographer.
Favourite live show experience? Muse and Green Day have been hard to beat… but going by Rage Against the Machine recently the choice gets tougher.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Manic Street Preachers – The Holy Bible.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Amanda Palmer for the craziness.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Guitar.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Blabbermouth.net, NME.com, B3ta.com and of course Clink.
Other interests? Music+photography+football+cider=life.
Andre Lotz – London
Writer or photographer? Writer.
Favourite live show experience? Sepultura in Jo’burg.
If you were stranded on a dessert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Faith no More – Real Thing.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? In music? Tori Amos. Not to ask her stuff about her music, but rather just to have a cup of tea with her. And chat a bit about…whatever.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Drums. Fucking love them. Always have. My parents reckoned they were too loud so I was stuck with piano and… *sigh* recorder.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Lots for work, but for personal use… Facebook, Youtube. Myspace, Wikipedia, BBC, BFI, Channel 4 (for The Daily Show), Adult Swim, Funny or Die, CLINK!
Other interests? I’m an uber movie geek and also like reading, beer, cheeseburgers, doing smug couple-type stuff with my wife, avoiding exercise but more constructively, I also write conflict pieces for Consultancy Africa.
Adam Jenkins – London
Personal website? www.myspace.com/whatnowonline
Writer or photographer? Writer.
Favourite live show experience? Underoath 5 years ago at the London Garage.
If you were stranded on a dessert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? It would have to be some sort of cuban latin american type music you know the type you could salsa to. It would put me in the mood and but also won’t drive me crazy as the are no words just samba baby into the sunset!
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Dave Grohl.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? I play drums already, just love the fact that rhythm is almost pre-historic and dates back thousands of years. Love the tone the drum gives and you can hit them as hard as you want and they won’t break!
What site do you visit on a daily basis? I don’t know if you heard of FaceBooks?
Other interests? Have a band of my own called What Now which takes up a lot of my time at the moment. I love the bush and try as often as I can to head into the middle of now where and hang with the animals. Surfin Safari baby!
Richard – RockPhotoStar – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Personal website? Rockphotostar.com
Writer or photographer? Both.
Favourite live show experience? Flyleaf – Crowd singing along to Cassie.
If you were stranded on a dessert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? U2 – Achtung Baby.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Dustin Kensrue of Thrice and Lacey Mosley of Flyleaf.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Piano because with sampler technology you could then play / trigger any instrument which really opens the door to composing and recording by yourself.
What site do you visit on a daily basis?
Other interests? Boardgames, law, business / entrepreneurism, India & emerging markets, t-shirt designing.
Nadia Jenna Bensihem, London
Personal website? rockandrebelblog.blogspot.com
Writer or photographer? Writer.
Favourite live show experience? Reading Festival ’08.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Lostprophets – Start Something.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Cameron Crowe so he can tell me stories from when he followed bands on the road whilst working for Rolling Stone magazine in the early 70s.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Piano so I can justify having a big one in my house.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Clink of course!
Other interests? Gigs, festivals, travelling.
Heather Fitsell – At work
Personal website? www.myspace.com/februaryphotographyuk
Writer or photographer? Photographer & occasional writer.
Favourite live show experience? Heaven’s Basement at Bridgehouse 2, September 2009.
If you were stranded on a dessert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Santana – Moonflower.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Author Mitch Albom.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Saxophone, because I’d like to be able to get notes out of it like Courtney Pine does!
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Hotmail, MySpace, Facebook.
Other interests? Going to gigs, men and travelling.
Imelda Michalczyk – Camden-ish
Personal website? www.rebeladelica.com
Writer or photographer? Photographer (and sometime writer).
Favourite live show experience? Just one!? (Do you know how many gigs I have to choose from…?) Hmmm…if I had to pick one from say, the last six months, it would be Hepcat at Islington Academy. They’re a Californian ska/reggae/rocksteady band and it was their first gig in the UK for over a decade and they might never come back!
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? You ask really impossible questions! However, if I’m going to get stranded sometime today, I’ll take “Blood On The Tracks” by Bob Dylan. It’s a microcosm of the emotional spectrum and, if I’m going to be alone on an island for the rest of my life, it would be good to remember how messed up human beings were. Some solace, eh..?
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Someone good at rescuing photographers from desert islands, should the need occur. Or else my friends in general – London makes us too busy! Or did you mean current “famous” music people? Then maybe Jello Biafra or Billy Bragg. I like opinionated people. And strong tea.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Guitar. So I could be Jimmy Page. Or voice. So I could be Janis Joplin.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Only Clink. 
Oh, and www.distortedmagazine.com, the horribly addictive Facebook, independent and mainstream news sites and some photography ones. I dip into lots of music ones, but listing them will make this blurb even longer and I could really do with a cup of tea, now you’ve mentioned it.
Other interests? Too busy worshipping punk rock to have time for anything else. Apart from when I belly dance or hang out with friends.
Ryan Cooper, Essex
Personal website? www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=507977988
Writer or photographer? Writer.
Favourite live show experience? I have soo many its hard to think of just one. Probably being at the very front of Wembley Stadium for Foo Fighters and making it onto the DVD. Or Download Festival.
If you were stranded on a dessert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Either Guns N Roses – Appetite For Destruction or Motley Crue Greatest Hits.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Either Ozzy Osbourne or Gerard Way, or for other reasons Hayley Williams.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be (and why)? Guitar, as guitar solos are the greatest noise on earth.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? www.kerrang.com and of course www.clinkmusicmagazine.com
Other interests? Music is my main interest, other interests include some sports and films.
Cherise (The Jaded), London
Personal website? www.thejadedlens.co.uk
Writer or photographer? Writer.
Favourite live show experience? The Awakening, at The Doors in Johannesburg, South Africa. My first taste of how a charismatic frontman can completely change your perceptions of a band.
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only choose one album for the rest of your life what would it be? Bloody Kisses/October Rust – Type O Negative, actually, I couldn’t live without any of my Type O albums, so I guess being stranded on a desert island would equal imminent death.
Who would you most like to sit down for a chat and a cup of tea with? Peter Steele, Lord Byron, Marilyn Manson circa 1998 – as in I would have liked to meet him in 1998, see that he was actually a douche supremo, and thus never develop a ridiculous obsession lasting an effing decade.
If you could be a maestro of any instrument you choose what would it be? Cello – gynaecological positions are awesome.
What site do you visit on a daily basis? Blabbermouth, Bulleted, Demon Pigeon – pigeons are cool, but demon pigeons are better.
Other interests? Was this not interesting enough for you?
