Thor & Friends – ‘The Subversive Nature Of Kindness’
❉ Thor & Friends’ second album suits this time of year mightily, offering vivid snatches of pause and recognition.
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Edgar Breau – ‘Edgar Breau’
❉ A touching and quizzical album, from a gent who has long deserved far wider exposure.
Cult Q & A: Jenn Vix
❉ We’re asking, they’re answering. This week: Electronic rock artist Jenn Vix on her cult fave raves and her life and career so far.
The Fall – ‘Singles 1978-2016’ (7CD Box Set) reviewed
❉ The Fall have never really cared less about being “understood”, and in this respect, deserve to be regarded as a true pop band.
Alive and kicking: Luke Haines interviewed
❉ Luke Haines discusses his solo anthology, midlife crises, Nick Knowles, Lou Reed and luncheon meat.
Gig Review: The Jesus and Mary Chain, Brix & The Extricated
❉ Less a gig, more an elating sonic attack.
Fuzzbox are back!
❉ The most successful all-female band in British pop history have a new single out 23 October!
Paul Draper – ‘Spooky Action’ reviewed
❉ The music world is a better place for the return of former Mansun frontman Paul Draper.
Acme Soundtracks: Wall Of Voodoo 1979-1982
❉ The slim, yet packed, canon of Wall Of Voodoo. Blimey, they were good.
Some Great Reward? Depeche Mode’s ‘Ultra’ at 20
❉ Twenty years on, we explore the impact Ultra had on the band at a crucial stage in their career.