One Summer: An interview with Bob Stanley
❉ The writer and one-third of Saint Etienne chats about his latest and upcoming projects.
Music
Glass Idol: Gary Numan’s ‘Telekon’ At 40
❉ An appreciation of Numan’s fourth album, released on this day in 1980.
Young Knives – ‘Barbarians’
❉ The Knives are back, serving up Western Philosophy & sensory overload.
Flying Vipers – ‘Cuttings’ reviewed
❉ Paul Matts catches up with the heady dub of Boston’s Flying Vipers.
Reggae Power (Original Album Plus Bonus Tracks)
❉ This latest Doctor Bird collection documents J.J. Johnson’s crucial role as a producer and label boss.
The Frixion – ‘Cry, Cry, Cry’ reviewed
❉ Electropop duo serve up a collaboration with Roi Robertson of Mechanical Cabaret.
It’s magic! ‘PiLoT – The Albums’ reviewed
❉ Heard it all before? The slick ’70s outfit’s EMI/Arista output gets the box set treatment.
Phantom Cities by The Sodality of the Shadows
❉ Atmospheric music inspired by writer Arthur Machen and occultist A.E. Waite.
Selfie-Obsessed: EMT – ‘Diva’ reviewed
❉ “Hey hey, look at me, I’m a 24 hour celebrity!” Electro duo EMT’s new single reviewed.
Ooberfuse: ‘Only You’ reviewed
❉ The UK-based alt-pop duo offer a fresh take on the Yazoo classic, writes Ange Chan.