Edinburgh University student paper pretentiously reviews the second ever Strawberry Switchblade gig at The Nite Club, Greenside Place, Edinburgh on 19 February 1982 Continue reading
Review of Strawberry Switchblade's third ever gig! Continue reading
Short feature on Jill’s visual aesthetic, talking about clothes and make-up with just a passing reference to Strawberry Switchblade. Continue reading
Review by Andrea Miller of the gig at the Venue, Glasgow on 16 June 1982 when the band was still a four-piece. Continue reading
The band's first proper piece in a music paper, predating their BBC sessions and recording contract. Continue reading
A feature and live review from one of the many fanzines done by the Glasgow Postcard/Pastels scene that spawned the band. Continue reading
A brief yet strangely prescient piece on the band from the 'Intro' section of the definitive 80s style mag. Continue reading
Sizeable article and interview in this short-lived mag, discussing the band's image, clothes and style. Andrea Miller again, bless her. Continue reading
A Glasgow gig reviewed by early Strawberry Switchblade champion Andrea Miller, just as the band were doing the BBC radio sessions. Continue reading
Short piece which nevertheless picks up on the key elements of their early career; musical simplicity, magical witchiness, wit and polka dots. Continue reading