Consequence of Sound — Frontman Jim Kerr discusses the band's humble beginnings, their political years, and the future ahead. more info

NME — Don't you forget about them... Jim Kerr and Arcade Fire Arcade Fire marked the end of their UK tour last night by joining forces with Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr at …Continue reading » The post Watch Arcade Fire join forces with Simple Mindsâ€... more info

JamBase — Watch Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr lead Arcade Fire through "Don't You (Forget About Me)" on Monday night in Scotland. The post Arcade Fire Welcomes Jim Kerr For Simple Minds Hit In Glasgow appeared first on JamBase. more info

Guardian Music — Barrowland, GlasgowA less blokey lineup sounds modern and impressively energised, while Jim Kerr sings with innate confidenceIn a crammed hometown venue you suspect they could fill twice over with friends and family alone, Simple Minds are throwing a... more info

Popdose — "Kirsty MacColl was cute as a button and smarter than anyone, and didn’t take any bullshit." more info

The Telegraph — Simple Minds return to music-making? In fact, they never left. As the band embarks upon a major UK tour, frontman Jim Kerr talks to Neil McCormick more info

Stereogum — Even with my never-ending obsession with music from the early ’80s, it’s a pretty rare opportunity when I get the chance to write anything about my favorites from that era. Last week, one of those rare opportunities popped up. I called Jim Kerr, ... more info

Guardian Music — Glasgow BarrowlandsAfter becoming persuasive shorthand for empty stadium pomp, Simple Minds recently found themselves in the curious position of having to de-invent themselves. This reputational reboot has been both strategic and thorough, with a new... more info

Guardian Music — Before Simple Minds went stadium rock, they made 'serious, dark music' that influenced the Manics and Primal Scream. Now they're returning to their rootsA couple of years ago a young, anonymous musician approached Jim Kerr in a Glasgow rehearsal stud... more info

Guardian Music — Before their pursuit of world domination turned them rubbish, Simple Minds were capable of transcendent beauty – as this 1982 track attestsThere's a whole PhD thesis to be written on when – and why – good bands turn crap. Perhaps someone's alre... more info