Stars on 45: Tim Worthington’s ‘Top of the Box’
❉ When is a record label not a record label? When it’s BBC Records.
Music
Dan Hicks: the autobiography from Jawbone Press
❉ A poignant memoir by the much-loved and much-missed singer and songwriter, who passed away in February 2016.
Fool the World: The Pixies’ Trompe le Monde
❉Proustian remembrances of things past, this particular musical madeleine being the Pixies’ Trompe Le Monde.
Dengue Fever announce deluxe reissues
❉ Cult band begin a deluxe reissue campaign to release their long out-of-print back catalogue!
Neo-noir: Amy Winehouse’s ‘Back To Black’
❉ We look back on one of the most influential and enduring albums of modern times.
Keep On Movin’: Deodato – ‘Night Cruiser/Happy Hour’ reviewed
❉ Two classic jazz funk albums on one CD, showcasing the many talents of Eumir Deadato, ripe for rediscovery.
Fairground Attraction – ‘The First of a Million Kisses: Expanded Edition’ reviewed
❉ A comprehensive look back at a band best known for their hit song ‘Perfect’.
He Bangs The Drums: ‘You Can Drum But You Can’t Hide’ reviewed
❉ Simon Wolstencroft’s memoirs are a Who’s Who of the Manchester indie scene and the stuff Rock n Roll dreams are made of.
She’s Got Magic: ‘The Fox Box’ reviewed
❉ It’s Goldfrapp before Goldfrapp! The complete works of ‘70s band Fox under one roof.
‘Bowie Songs One’: An interview with Clifford Slapper
❉ We chat with the musical maestro behind ‘Bowie Songs One’, Clifford Slapper.