Murmurations: The Allure of Early R.E.M.
❉ As R.E.M.’s debut album turns 40 this month, we re-examine their enigmatic early triumphs.
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Video premiere: Mari Dangerfield – ‘Eco-Anxiety’
❉ Rising electronic pop artist is back with a new single from upcoming EP “Eco-Fever”.
Renaissance: ‘Azure D’Or’ reviewed
❉ This album is the lost gem in the band’s back catalogue, writes James R Turner.
The Damned and The Nightingales, Norwich UEA, 15/4/23
❉ The Damned have never been a band to take the easy option, writes Robert Fairclough.
David Gedge talks ‘24 Songs’ and more
❉ The Wedding Present frontman chats about the new album & tour and other projects.
Keir releases new single ‘Time (Is A Healer)’
❉ The singularly unique pop artist shares the video for his new single, out today.
Mrs Mills meets Joe Meek: ‘Lieutenant Pigeon: The Decca Years’
❉ Stop the pigeon! Huw Thomas has a knees-up with Coventry’s most unlikely pop sensation.
Cult With No Name add ‘X into I’
❉ Erik Stein and Jon Boux’s eleventh album is an electronic masterclass, writes Ange Chan.
Van Der Graaf Generator: The Bath Forum Concert (4-Disc Box Set)
❉ This is an expansive, career-spanning set, with a few rarities thrown in for good measure, writes James R Turner.
‘1980 – Brand New Rage’ and ‘Eddie & The Hot Rods – The Singles 1976-85’
❉ Lee Terry rounds up two recent Captain Oi collections from Cherry Red.