‘6122 – To Andy Fletcher of Depeche Mode’
❉ This is a noteworthy tribute to Fletch’s contribution to Depeche Mode from a diverse collection of artists, writes Ange Chan.
Music
BlakLight’s new EP finds ‘Innocence Lost’
❉ The L.A.-based dark electronic pop duo release a new EP, raising funds for The Trevor Project in support of LGBTQ youth and suicide prevention.
Ain’t Nothing But A House Party: ’60s And Early ’70s Club Soul Classics
❉ A relentless collection of dynamite floor-fillers, taken from the vaults of legendary labels like Stax, Chess, and Motown, writes Johnny Restall.
‘Pillows & Prayers: Cherry Red Records 1982-1983’ Expanded Edition
❉ Another deluxe version of Cherry Red’s iconic indie sampler, with a generous helping of new tracks added on.
The Bowling Green – ‘Self-Titled’ reviewed
❉ 20 years after their first release, The Bowling Green are back with a ‘lost’ album finally seeing the light of day, writes Stuart Douglas.
Hawkwind’s Robert Calvert to be commemorated with blue plaque
❉ Brutalist tower block Arlington House in Calvert’s home town of Margate to be formally identified as the “birthplace of space rock”.
Deep In The Woods: Pastoral Psychedelia And Funky Folk 1968-1975
❉ As an overview of a hugely varied scene this arboreal archive cannot be faulted, writes Johnny Restall.
Senseless Things: The First Of Too Many (3CD Expanded Edition)
❉ This is another gloriously packaged product from Cherry Red, writes James Collingwood.
A New International: ‘Lost And Later Songs’
❉ Impressed by their work so far, Nick Myles assesses the idiosyncratic Scottish Indie/Pop band A New International’s latest release.
In Memoriam: Mimi Parker of Low
❉ A small selection of some of Mimi Parker of much-loved indie heroes Low’s finest musical moments, highlighting an unassuming but remarkable talent sadly lost.