Cult Q & A: Jenn Vix
❉ We’re asking, they’re answering. This week: Electronic rock artist Jenn Vix on her cult fave raves and her life and career so far.
Music
‘The Emergency EP’ released by John Dredge And The Plinths
❉ Debut EP from John Dredge and The Plinths released Mon Jan 29.
Blind Idiot God ‘Undertow’ & Azonic ‘Prospect Of The Deep Volume One’
❉ We look at the reissue of 1989 album Undertow, and Andy Hawkins’ revived solo project Azonic.
Mind The Watford Gap: ‘Leave the Capital’ reviewed
❉ The story of music that couldn’t have been made anywhere else but Manchester.
A Million Like Us – Sinestar Interview
❉ Ange Chan chats with Mark Truman of Bristol-based synthpop band Sinestar about their new album.
Cherry Red Reissue Round-Up
❉ Hidden treasures from Dudley Moore in ivory-tickling mode, and guilty pleasures from Carly Simon in all her ‘80s AOR pomp.
Hooked To The Silver Screen: Bowie On Film
❉ Bowie’s queer sensibility is most closely associated with his music, but how did it manifest in his film career?
Goin’ Back: ‘The Notorious Byrd Brothers’ at 50
❉ In 1967, a hippie king, a punchy drummer, a country rocker, a gadget-crazed folkie and a man afraid of flying made their best album, but only just.
Do It Yourself: Top 20 Tracks of 2017
❉ Stephen T Porter picks his favourite tracks of 2017.
Joan Baez returns with new album ‘Whistle Down The Wind’
❉ Whistle Down The Wind is Joan’s first new studio album in a decade