‘Poly Styrene: I Am A Cliché’ reviewed
❉ We review the long-awaited punk pioneer profile following its World Premiere at Glasgow Film Festival.
Music
Glittery Obituary: ‘Oh! You Pretty Things’
❉ From grungy pub rock to effete balladry, this is a glam rock grand slam for the hardcore.
‘Settlement’: Strawbs Talk with Dave Cousins
❉ James R Turner reviews the stalwarts’ latest album and chats with founder member David Cousins.
Guilty Pleasure: ‘Classix Nouveaux: The Liberty Recordings’
❉ 40 years on from their first hit single ‘Guilty’, Sal Solo and friends’ music still holds up, writes Ian Harris.
Alex Winter’s ZAPPA is available now
❉ Years-in-the-making, director Alex Winter’s film explores Zappa’s prolific career and his extraordinary personal and political life.
What’s Going On with Northern Kind?
❉ The credible sexy unit’s latest EP gives a taste of things to come, writes Ange Chan.
‘Half Dove – Half Pigeon’: Track by Track with Micko Westmoreland
❉ Micko & The Mellotronics’ head honcho gives us a song-by-song breakdown of their new album.
Ska Boom! ‘Staring At The Rude Boys: The British Ska Revival’
❉ Look sharp, buster, and prepare to rewind with this cracking slab of ska during its UK revival.
Jigsaw Feeling: Kiwi Jr – ‘Cooler Returns’
❉ An interesting mix of the old, not so old and not nearly quite as old all melded into something new enough to get excited about.
Romancing ghosts: The Hold Steady – ‘Open Door Policy’
❉ Recorded before lockdown, this is a collection of stories, “snapshots” and encounters at bar rooms, gigs and film sets.