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Roddy on Radio Clyde (November 16, 2002)
Roddy talks with Radio Clyde's Billy Sloan about how he went about recording the Surf album, Alan Horne and the Postcard Records scene and the music that inspired him as a kid. (also see live performances from this session in the Caught on Tape section)
Length: 15m 24s | Size: 4.51mb

KMS.com Interviews Roddy (September 28, 2002)
Roddy talks with KillermontStreet.com's Michael Gallagher about everything from writing and recording Surf to the re-release of out-of-print Aztec Camera albums and listening to his own music.
Length: 34m 45s | Size: 8.15mb

Stornoway, Scotland (October 8, 1998)
Roddy talks with Innis Morrisson and Jim Black (of Isles 103FM) before the start of his gig at the Seaforth Hotel about everything from Postcard Records and rock idol David Bowie, to producing albums and the two Scottish bands called Astrid.
Length: 14m 07s | Size: 5mb

BBC Radio 1, July 1984, part 1
Roddy talks about taking time off to write new songs, the pressure Aztec Camera faces following the "High Land, Hard Rain" album and touring.
Length: 2m 42s | Size: 333k

BBC Radio 1, July 1984, part 2
Roddy talks about folk singers, new music, Aztec Camera's control over their own destiny and the importance of success.
Length: 3m 56s | Size: 484k

BBC Radio 1, July 1984, part 3
Roddy talks about writing the "Knife" album, Mark Knoppfler's role in producing it and working in the studio.
Length: 2m 36s | Size: 271k

BBC Radio 1, July 1984, part 4
Roddy talks about the song "Knife", the theme of the album, television appearances and Malcolm Ross.
Length: 2m 42s | Size: 333k

BBC Radio 2, 1999, part 1
Roddy talks with Billy Bragg about the "Best Of", European tour with Sheryl Crowe, the Postcard scene and the Internet's impact on the music industry.
Length: 5m 57s | Size: 733k

BBC Radio 2, 1999, part 2
Roddy talks with Billy Bragg about singer/songwriters he listens to, living in London, the success of Aztec Camera in the States and living on the road in America.
Length: 4m 00s | Size: 492k

A Quick Hello
Roddy introduces himself.
Length: 2s | Size: 11k

JBTV, 1993, part 1
Roddy sets the record straight about his "cool" name.
Length: 22s | Size: 43k

JBTV, 1993, part 2
Roddy talks about some of his favorite music.
Length: 20s | Size: 40k

JBTV, 1993, part 3
Roddy talks about some of his favorite TV shows.
Length: 23s | Size: 45k

Northsounds One, 1998, part 1
Roddy talks about "Winter Haven High" and the switch to Independiente.
Length: 2m 13s | Size: 273k

Northsounds One, 1998, part 2
From Roddy's August 11, 1998 appearance on "London Calling".
Length: 3m 18s | Size: 406k

Northsounds One, 1998, part 3

Roddy talks about Frestonia, time off between albums and getting a new record deal.
Length: 2m 03s | Size: 254k

Northsounds One, 1998, part 4

Roddy talks about "Rainy Greys and Blues", living in London and 'The North Star'.
Length: 1m 48s | Size: 222k

Northsounds One, 1998, part 5
Roddy talks about 'Stray', the new band line-up, touring and "Reason for Living".
Length: 2m 18s | Size: 285k

Out There, 1993, part 1
Roddy talks about life as a teenager and his music up to the Postcard period.
Length: 1m 19s | Size: 150k

Out There, 1993, part 2
Roddy talks about the Postcard to High Land, Hard Rain period.
Length: 2m 26s | Size: 279k

Out There, 1993, part 3
Roddy talks about his favorite songwriter, Bob Dylan.
Length: 1m | Size: 115k

Out There, 1993, part 4
Roddy says "Somewhere in My Heart" was meant to be a Love filler track.
Length: 46s | Size: 87k

Out There, 1993, part 5
Roddy talks about the highlight of his career - playing with Al Green.
Length: 1m 13s | Size: 142k

Out There, 1993, part 6
Roddy talks about the making of Dreamland.
Length: 54s | Size: 103k

Out There, 1993, part 7
Roddy talks about Barcelona, "Spanish Horses" and traveling.
Length: 1m 12s | Size: 136k

Out There, 1993, part 8
Roddy talks about London, Scotland and patriotism.
Length: 49s | Size: 95k

Radio 1, 1991, Part 1
Roddy talks about using the World Saxaphone Quartet sample on "Stray".
Length: 55s | Size: 115k

Radio 1, 1991, Part 2
Roddy talks about the role of producers in the studio.
Length: 1m 33s | Size: 192k

Radio 1, 1991, Part 3
Roddy explains (again) why he still uses the name Aztec Camera.
Length: 1m 05s | Size: 135k

Radio 1, 1991, Part 4
Roddy shares advice given to him by producer Eric Calvi while making the 'Stray' album.
Length: 13s | Size: 28k

Radio 1, 1991, Part 5
Roddy talks about breaking into the music biz at age 16.
Length: 1m 36s | Size: 198k

Radio 1, 1991, Part 6
Roddy talks about the "big names" that helped him make 'Stray'.
Length: 1m 26s | Size: 178k

Radio 1, 1991, Part 7
Roddy talks about "Good Morning Britain" and the state of the nation.
Length: 1m 03s | Size: 130k

Radio 1, 1991, Part 8
Roddy talks about musical styles on 'Stray' and the reviews it got.
Length: 2m 22s | Size: 294k

Re: "Aztec Camera", 1987
Roddy talks about how they came up with the name Aztec Camera.
Length: 36s | Size: 72k

Re: Dream Sweet Dreams, 1993
Roddy talks about writing and recording "Dream Sweet Dreams".
Length: 38s | Size: 75k

Re: Elvis Costello, 1987
Roddy talks about early praise from and tour with Elvis Costello.
Length: 1m 04s | Size: 125k

Re: Favorite Soaps, 1987
Roddy talks about his favorite soap operas.
Length: 29s | Size: 57k

Re: Future Plans, 1987
Roddy talks about future plans and his status in Japan.
Length: 28s | Size: 56k

Re: Joining The Smiths, 1987
Roddy talks about being asked to replace Johnny Marr.
Length: 31s | Size: 60k

Re: Mark Knopfler, 1987
Roddy talks about his decision to work with Mark Knopfler.
Length: 1m 01s | Size: 119k

Re: Pop Music, 1987
Roddy talks about pop music, Scottish bands and The Proclaimers.
Length: 1m 00s | Size: 117k

Re: Postcard Records, 1987
Roddy talks about early influences and start with Postcard Records.
Length: 43s | Size: 84k

Re: Post-Knife Break, 1987
Roddy talks about his three year absence following the Knife album.
Length: 50s | Size: 99k

Re: Record Labels, 1987
Roddy talks about changing from indie record labels to a major.
Length: 45s | Size: 88k

Re: Relaxation, 1987
Roddy talks about how he relaxes when he's not writing.
Length: 35s | Size: 68k

Re: Soulfulness, 1987
Roddy talks about the soul sound on the Love album.
Length: 41s | Size: 81k

Re: Touring, 1993
Roddy talks about playing live vs. being in the studio.
Length: 27s | Size: 53k

Rock Over London, 1983
Roddy's 1983 interview on 'Rock Over London'.
Length: 2m 19s | Size: 272k

Rock Over London, 1988, part 1
Roddy looks back at High Land, Hard Rain.
Length: 23s | Size: 42k

Rock Over London, 1988, part 2
Roddy talks about the period between Knife and Love.
Length: 37s | Size: 69k

Rock Over London, 1988, part 3
Roddy talks about what he set out to accomplish with "How Men Are".
Length: 42s | Size: 83k

Rock Over London, 1988, part 4
Roddy talks about a new album in the works (Stray)
Length: 31s | Size: 60k

Rock Over London, 1998
Roddy talks about the switch from "Aztec Camera" to "Roddy Frame".
Length: 1m 03s | Size: 131k

Rock Over London, 1998
Roddy talks about Independiente and how he spent his time off between albums.
Length: 1m 36s | Size: 197k

Rock Over London, 1998
Roddy talks about getting back to basics on 'The North Star'.
Length: 46s | Size: 96k

Rock Over London, 1998
Roddy talks about how he arrived at the title 'The North Star'.
Length: 1m 11s | Size: 147k

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