

Peace, Love and Brown Rice
I grew up in the 1960s. I was part of the movement for freedom, justice, love, peace and brown rice! My heroes were social commentators...


Richard Niles Interview with TheScreamOnline
An Interview with Richard Niles (or, as Tears For Fears call him, “George Martin on acid”) [Editor:] Years ago when Steely Dan’s “Aja”...


ZILLA Interview with LONDONJAZZ
Dr RICHARD NILES has been described by Pat Metheny as "a great orchestrator and musician and a pleasure to work with.” and by Sir Paul...


Pre Order BANDZILLA RISES!!! is now available
BANDZILLA RISES!!! is now available for pre-order in our Shop and on iTunes and Amazon. Not only is it your chance to ensure that you...


Randy Brecker & Bandzilla
I need to start by saying I have loved Randy Brecker’s music since I heard his first album Score. I continued to love the group Dreams...


Bandzilla. The Rising of the Trumpets - Part 1: The Journey
You will no doubt recall the classic scene in the Blues Brothers movie where Jake and Elwood stroll into the Soul Food Cafe and order dry...


The ORIGINS of BANDZILLA!!!
Long ago in the mists of time [actually, in prehistoric days is WAS very misty, due to atmospheric conditions with the earth still...


What BANDZILLA Means To Me
What BANDZILLA Means to Me Dr. Richard Niles (09.01.2016) It’s GOING to happen. As Mose Allison sang, “If you live – your time will...


The MAKING of BANDZILLA RISES!!!
Bandzilla was born at SARM Studios in London in 1985. I had just finished a session for Grace Jones’ album, Slave To the Rhythm. Producer...