Tag Archives: 2016

John Foxx Curates Deluxe Editions and the Inevitable Gary Numan Teamup Manifests

Sometimes I lose the plot with all of John Foxx’s activity. With several new projects a year usually balanced by archival endeavors which are normally generous with the unheard music. I just ordered a rather impressive compilation album that is … Continue reading

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Colin Vearncombe: 1962-2016

Following two weeks after a devastating auto accident that saw him unresponsive and in an induced coma, Colin Vearncombe died yesterday. Anyone who was looking out after him, probably saw it coming. That doesn’t make it any easier to swallow. I … Continue reading

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Mari Wilson Pop Deluxe Gets Pledge Extension – Act Fast!

Mari Wilson: Pop Deluxe UK CD [2016] Always Something There to Remind Me I Couldn’t Live Without Your Love The Look of Love Don’t Sleep in the Subway You’re My World 24 Hours from Tulsa In Private White Horses Anyone … Continue reading

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Mari Wilson Crowdsourcing New Album

Pop thrush Mari Wilson has caught me napping! Her Pledge Music campaign to fund her new album has less than a fortnight to go and it’s for an album that leverages her pop roots as well as the theatrical work … Continue reading

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David Bowie: 1947-2016

Well, I hadn’t imagined that I was going to have to write about David Bowie’s death for at least a decade longer. Coming hot on the heels of his new, compelling “Blackstar” album which I actually bought on the day … Continue reading

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Here’s A Subscription Model That’s Tempting…

Yesterday I received one of the occasional mailings from Billie Ray Martin’s mailing list. Of course, we have long admired the singer who first came to our attention when Electribe 101 released the best album since “A Secret Wish.” I have … Continue reading

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…And One More Thing…Visage Remix Album Drops Unexpectedly

Visage: Darkness To Diamond UK CD [2015] Aurora [Map Of Human Heart Extended Version] Loving The Alien [Invasion Remix] Your Skin Is My Sin [Antidote Version] Sax Scene Star City [Instrumental] Become [Glass Houses & Stones Remix] Days Become Dark … Continue reading

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