Bob Stanley talks ‘Let’s Do It: The Birth of Pop’
❉ James Collingwood catches up with the musician and pop historian to chat about his most recent book.
Music
Review/Interview: Kiffie – ‘Pixilation’
❉ Ange Chan reviews the new album from synthpop artist Kiffie and chats with him about his work.
Fused’s ‘Nightlife’ Adventures Remixed
❉ Ange Chan on Fused’s latest release, a package of remixes fresh off the back of his debut album Exhibition.
The Day it Will Abide: ‘#1 Record’ by Big Star at 50
❉ Johnny Restall looks back on Big Star’s debut album #1 Record, released fifty years ago.
Dunza: ‘Star Client’
❉ Deconstruction time with an appealing psychedelic, stoned vibe from Wooden Wand’s James Toth.
Marc Almond’s ‘Stranger Things’ (3CD) reviewed
❉ No relation to the hit Netflix serial, James Collingwood on Cherry Red’s latest expanded Marc Almond reissue, his 11th solo album.
‘Father´s Name is Dad -The Complete Fire’ reviewed
❉ A compelling overview of an accomplished but luckless band, writes Huw Thomas.
Klammer – ‘The Day Before Yesterday’
❉ Dark pop and post-punk from the West Yorkshire quartet’s fourth album. Ange Chan reviews.
‘Heroes & Villains – The Sound Of Los Angeles 1965-1968’
❉ A comprehensive overview that shimmers with mythical Americana, writes Huw Thomas.
Alive, She Cried: ‘Toyah! Toyah! Toyah!’
❉ Cherry Red continue with their impressive re-releases of Toyah’s albums, writes James Collingwood.