‘Everything Is Connected’ and celebrating four decades of BLANCMANGE, Neil Arthur had a novel idea for this Very Best Of tour… he would support himself! Augmented for both sets by percussionist Liam Hutton and synthesist Finlay Shakespeare, THE REMAINDER opened to a packed Islington Assembly Hall. Continue Reading ›
Following the ‘Technique’ album released in early 1989, NEW ORDER were in something of a state of flux. Bernard Sumner had already opted for what was planned as a solo album but became ELECTRONIC after meeting up with Johnny Marr. Peter Hook responded with REVENGE. But what of Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, THE OTHER TWO? Continue Reading ›
Peter Baumann is best known for being a member of the classic line-up of TANGERINE DREAM. What ‘Phase By Phase’ captures is a fascinating period in which Peter Baumann never rested on his laurels and took creative risks. His contribution to electronic music is perhaps underrated. This new boxed set should help put things right. Continue Reading ›
Fresh from dazzling thousands of dancing Goths at Wave-Gotik-Treffen, KNIGHT$ brought their Hi-NRG act to London for an intimate show. Celebrating five years since the release of the debut KNIGHT$ album, 'Dollars & Cents', the crowd were treated to a play-through with bonus cover songs. The evening began with a rare live set from Steven Jones and Logan Sky. Continue Reading ›
Julia-Sophie Walker retreated into DIY music making as a solo artist. Now comes the long awaited debut long player entitled ‘forgive too slow’. As the title suggests, it is a contemplative body of work as reflecting on past relationships. Trailing the glorious album is ‘numb’, a marvellous avant pop set piece... Continue Reading ›
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