Tag Archives: 2021

Steve Bronski: 1960-2021

Posted on December 10, 2021 by postpunkmonk

There was another significant death in this immediate period that came through as I was already writing the last PPM obituary. I can’t pretend that I have a lot of Bronski Beat in the Record Cell; my esteem is for … Continue reading →

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Robbie Shakespeare: 1953-2021

Posted on December 9, 2021 by postpunkmonk

I was getting ready for slumber last night when I was checking the news before bed [a bad idea, I know] when I saw that we’d just lost bassist extraordinaire Robbie Shakespeare at a depressingly young 68 years of age. … Continue reading →

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Want List: Midge Ure Delivers Mystic + Soulful Photos “In A Picture Frame”

Posted on November 15, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Word of this came over the transom just days after our last posting on Midge Ure’s new single and US tour. Not wanting to double dip so heedlessly, I waited until we were closer to publication day to mention the … Continue reading →

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The Antipodeans Deliver Satisfying, Post-Modern Icehouse With “Hey Little Girl”

Posted on October 28, 2021 by postpunkmonk

The Antipodeans VS ICEHOUSE: Hey Little Girl – DL [2021] Hey Little Girl [extended mix] 7:09 Hey Little Girl [radio mix] 4:11 Hey Little Girl [Mark + Danny’s extended disco mix] 7:11 Hey Little Girl [Mark + Danny’s disco mix] … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost 20 Years Later – Time For An Icehouse Remix

Posted on October 8, 2021 by postpunkmonk

I’d heard a bit recently on the Steve Hoffman Forum’s Icehouse thread about the new 12″ single by The Antipodeans VS Icehouse where the Oz synthwave duo of Mark Vick and Danny Muller reworked the 1982 Icehouse classic, “Hey Little … Continue reading →

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Fiat Lux Making Up For Lost Time – Third Album “Twisted Culture” In The Works For November

Posted on October 4, 2021 by postpunkmonk

I was just popping into the Bill Nelson forum last week to see what Bill had to say about the passing of Richard H. Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire. While he only played on one of their albums, of course Bill … Continue reading →

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Richard H. Kirk: 1956-2021

Posted on September 21, 2021 by postpunkmonk

I just got the terrible news that Richard H. Kirk of Cabaret Voltaire had died today when Gavin Brick informed me a few hours ago. It’s always saddening to see a favorite musician die, but we really needed Kirk, especially … Continue reading →

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