Family Affair

It’s been four years since Fish On Friday released the acclaimed Black Rain, and, after a challenging period in his personal life, mainmain Frank Van Bogaert has returned with the heartfelt and atmospheric 8mm. He and bassist extraordinaire Nick Beggs discuss the unexpected inspiration that led to this milestone record.

Chris Wheatley

Six albums into their career, multinational prog band Fish On Friday may well have just served up their finest effort to date. 8mm is a superbly crafted set, its expansive soundscapes shot through with beguiling hooks and sparkling melodies. Speaking from their respective homes in Belgium and England, Frank Van Bogaert (vocals, keys and guitars) and Nick Beggs (bass, Chapman Stick, vocals) are clearly excited about the band’s latest project. “It was a pleasure to make,” enthuses Beggs. “It’s very hard to get music over in this day and age, because everybody’s making music. The media is saturated with new artists. But Fish On Friday have got a core fanbase, which seems to be growing, and I think this album will really help.” Many readers will be familiar with Beggs’s…

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