May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
A new photozine booklet available to pre-order sees a collection of photos by Vrginia Turbett of XTC in New York new to the collection. Available from July 4th, but able to be pre-ordered as of now, this will sell FAST! Get in quick! A must for any XTC or VT fan! Details at – https://hangingaroundbooks.com/products/travels-in-nihilon-1980-xtc-in-new-york
Well, it may sound weird still to call yourself an artist…but you can do it with affirmation and pride. A body of work that shows its worth, that you’ve received accreditation and validation for. So, it may sound odd to your “Weird Ears”…but it is wholly justified. A case in point…just how the rest of…
I’m going to assume the that magazine is Belgian, seeing as I bought these magazine clippings from a seller in Belgium. The language is French, so…. Anyway, I shall keep the pages as they are. Too much to try and translate…just something on the blog for the French speakers to enjoy. For us English ignoramuses,…
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Oh, how I would hope, pray, dream…wish my goddamn bloody life away to be this privileged. It’s all it will ever be for me, I’m sure. It’s EVERY fan’s wish, but so few, a FORTUNATE few get to experience it. I can’t help but be at least a light shade of green looking at your…
Here is the audio excerpt of Catherine’s interview with Steve Lamacq and her performance as The Anchoress (and band), performing a great version of Long Year and What Goes Around, live from the Southbank Centre as part of day one of Robert Smith’s Meltdown Festival. Enjoy! (Pic taken from Catherine’s FB page.)
A wonderful opportunity to buy some music memorabilia from the amazing Virginia Turbett. She’ll be selling vintage prints of mod and ska groups by the likes of The Jam, Madness, The Specials, Secret Affair, Chords and others. Check her Facebook page below for details. (Smartphone or mobile device optimal viewing) The rally is taking place…
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This sounds like it’ll be great…a contribution from Jim as well! You can find more info about The Story Of Scottish Pop on the BBC Radio Scotland page by CLICKING HERE
I couldn’t help but think of Jim and that shark in Sydney when I saw this…
I have my popcorn to hand… UPDATE: Not much, it would seem. I feel terrible for having wanted him to be cattier than that. Lol. I dunno…been in that kinda mood the past few days. I shouldn’t want him to be a snidey bitch. It’s wrong. And just when you think it’s all over… Though,…
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I had never read (or even SEEN) this interview before. I’m sure he must have shared it on SMO at the time…but I was so early into my mega fandom, I no doubt overlooked it. Too busy absorbing the music and many other things about the Simple Minds world. Watching tons of early footage…as much…
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