01Profile
A PM Warson Photo
PM Warson
Musician — London
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
PM Warson, London.
What do you do?
I play and record music, preferably with a full band and using fun old equipment.
Describe your style in three words?
Midcentury and modern.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
There are a few standouts, but I’m actually going to go for a big venue show: Stax Records Anniversary show, Albert Hall, Booker T and Steve Cropper in the house band.
If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
For a time and place… On a UK blues tour, or at Pepper’s Lounge, mid-‘60s, somewhere between Junior Wells and Magic Sam.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
I’ve always been very influenced by the early Modernists and everything that came to transcend. A lot of what I’m into crosses over into northern soul, and also ‘Popcorn’ (originally a Belgian dance club). Both of these scenes are about records existing in another time and space, in the moment. I’ve also always appreciated the new wave movement, all the subculture that came with it - the rise of independent music in the UK.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Ray Charles - the genius.
Of all the independent venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
Right now, in January 2021, with everything still closed, I’m thinking back to my first full-band show at long-running Roots Revue 'What’s Cookin’' in Leytonstone, opening up for my friends Treetop Flyers.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
In a world of RnB and Soul 45s, you’re in the domain of the unsung hero. Hopefully, there’s a few included here.
02Playlist
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
When I was a kid we had one CD in the car: ‘Sounds of the Sixties’. There were a few that went round and round, but 'Barefootin’' by Robert Parker stands out.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'My Mistakes Were Made For You' by The Last Shadow Puppets. My teens were at the back-end of the '00s indie boom; I was getting more into ‘60s RnB and pop productions and this is where the worlds collided.
One record you would keep forever?
'Who’s That Lady' by The Isley Brothers (Original ’64 Version).
A song lyric that has inspired you?
'Keep on Pushing' by The Impressions.
A song you wished you had written?
'For What It’s Worth' by Buffalo Springfield.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Have Love Will Travel' by The Sonics.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line' by Waylon Jennings.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Do You Wanna Dance' by Boogaloo Assassins.
Best song to end an all-nighter?
'Who Do You Love' by The Sapphires.
Any new bands you are into at the moment?
I’m very into the new Aaron Fraser record.
03Interview
Name, where are you from?
PM Warson, London.
What do you do?
I play and record music, preferably with a full band and using fun old equipment.
Describe your style in three words?
Midcentury and modern.
What’s the best gig you’ve ever been to?
There are a few standouts, but I’m actually going to go for a big venue show: Stax Records Anniversary show, Albert Hall, Booker T and Steve Cropper in the house band.
If you could be on the line up with any two bands in history?
For a time and place… On a UK blues tour, or at Pepper’s Lounge, mid-‘60s, somewhere between Junior Wells and Magic Sam.
Which subcultures have influenced you?
I’ve always been very influenced by the early Modernists and everything that came to transcend. A lot of what I’m into crosses over into northern soul, and also ‘Popcorn’ (originally a Belgian dance club). Both of these scenes are about records existing in another time and space, in the moment. I’ve also always appreciated the new wave movement, all the subculture that came with it - the rise of independent music in the UK.
If you could spend an hour with anyone from history?
Ray Charles - the genius.
Of all the independent venues you’ve played, which is your favourite?
Right now, in January 2021, with everything still closed, I’m thinking back to my first full-band show at long-running Roots Revue 'What’s Cookin’' in Leytonstone, opening up for my friends Treetop Flyers.
Your greatest unsung hero or heroine in music?
In a world of RnB and Soul 45s, you’re in the domain of the unsung hero. Hopefully, there’s a few included here.
04Playlist Notes
The first track you played on repeat?
When I was a kid we had one CD in the car: ‘Sounds of the Sixties’. There were a few that went round and round, but 'Barefootin’' by Robert Parker stands out.
A song that defines the teenage you?
'My Mistakes Were Made For You' by The Last Shadow Puppets. My teens were at the back-end of the '00s indie boom; I was getting more into ‘60s RnB and pop productions and this is where the worlds collided.
One record you would keep forever?
'Who’s That Lady' by The Isley Brothers (Original ’64 Version).
A song lyric that has inspired you?
'Keep on Pushing' by The Impressions.
A song you wished you had written?
'For What It’s Worth' by Buffalo Springfield.
Best song to turn up loud?
'Have Love Will Travel' by The Sonics.
A song people wouldn’t expect you to like?
'Only Daddy That’ll Walk The Line' by Waylon Jennings.
The song that would get you straight on the dance floor?
'Do You Wanna Dance' by Boogaloo Assassins.
Best song to end an all-nighter?
'Who Do You Love' by The Sapphires.
Any new bands you are into at the moment?
I’m very into the new Aaron Fraser record.