‘Dreams To Fill The Vacuum – The Sound Of Sheffield 1978-1988’
❉ Ange Chan reviews this collection exploring the punk and post-punk sound of the ‘steel city’
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Sex Pistol Paul Cook’s The Professionals: A new chapter for 2020
❉ THE PROFESSIONALS announce three EPs out January, February & March 2020. Pre-order today!
Some Bazar: ‘Dollar – Greatest Hits’ reviewed
❉ Stephen Porter on Cherry Red’s excellent retrospective of Dollar’s shiny ’80s pop.
Graham Gouldman announces UK Tour and New Solo Album
❉ 10cc star will embark on a run of UK tour dates in 2020 to coincide with the release of his first solo album in eight years.
A Tribute To Soho Through The Decades (By The People Who Were There)
❉ Icons Marty Wilde, Chrissie Hynde, Boy George, Marc Almond, Mari Wilson, and others celebrate Soho’s legacy in song.
Blondie’s Gary Valentine: An Appreciation
❉ Paul Matts profiles Valentine’s significant contribution to the Blondie success story.
How One Edition Of Top Of The Pops Killed The ’80s
❉ On 23 November 1989, enter The Stone Roses and The Happy Mondays…
Art rockers Weimar release Double A-Side
❉ Manchester band branches into new territory with second single.
Judee Sill: An Appreciation
❉ Samantha Veal pays tribute to the enigmatic singer/songwriter, and her enduring music.
Cilla Black: Especially For You: Revisited/Classics & Collectibles
❉ “Not recommended if you’ve just eaten your dinner”