Matt Berry Talks Ten Years On Acid Jazz
❉ We chat with cult actor and musician Matt Berry about his recording career as celebrated by ‘Gather Up’.
Articles by James Collingwood
John Cameron Interview
❉ Composer and arranger John Cameron talks about his incredible career and remembers Alan Hawkshaw.
‘Hot Chocolate: The RAK Singles’ reviewed
❉ The list of hits found on this selection is impressive and there are a mighty 72 tracks across this set’s four discs.
Saint Etienne – ‘I’ve Been Trying To Tell You’
❉ Sarah, Bob and Pete return with their most sample-heavy album since ‘So Tough’.
An appreciation of the late Barbara Moore
❉ A tribute to the pioneering arranger and singer whose work has been recognised recently by Jonny Trunk, Bob Stanley and Lorraine Bowen.
Mr Unpredictable: ‘Psychedelic Soul’
❉ As with all Bob Stanley’s artist-based compilations this treasure trove feels like a labour of love.
Love on the pier: ‘The Pebble and the Boy’ (2021)
❉ A coming-of-age tale, road trip and celebration of mod culture rolled into one.
Songs For The Unsung: Jim Bob – ‘Who Do We Hate Today’
❉ We review the latest album from the artist formerly known as ‘Jim Bob from Carter USM’.
‘Choctaw Ridge: New Fables of the American South 1968 to 1973’
❉ We check out the new Ace compilation from Bob Stanley and Martin Green.
Echoes: Will Sergeant – ‘Bunnyman: A Memoir’
❉ Will’s memoir is a brilliant evocation of his often-brutal childhood, his musical influences and the birth of the Bunnymen.