the Mekons Archives | Talkhouse

On 30 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll

By Zachary Lipez | October 10, 2019

By Zachary Lipez | October 10, 2019

On 30 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Zachary Lipez’s love letter to the Mekons, a band who takes the win where they can find it.

Andy Gill (Gang of Four) Talks with Jon Langford (the Mekons) for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

By Andy Gill and Jon Langford | August 6, 2015

By Andy Gill and Jon Langford | August 6, 2015

Andy Gill (Gang of Four) Talks with Jon Langford (the Mekons) for The Talkhouse Music Podcast

Two iconic post-punks recall their common roots, and trace the evolution of the concept of punk rock and how it inspired their respective bands.

Jon Langford (the Mekons, the Skull Orchard) Talks Meeting Your Heroes

By Jon Langford | April 5, 2014

By Jon Langford | April 5, 2014

Jon Langford (the Mekons, the Skull Orchard) Talks Meeting Your Heroes

“Never meet your heroes” is a useful mantra. It keeps illusions intact and prevents precious chunks of your record collection from being rendered...