Tag Archives: 2023

Gary Numan Goes Acoustic For New Tour As Nation Gasps For Its Breath

Last weekend I got a message from Echorich that whacked my skull like a 2″ x 4″ chunk of lumber from my blind spot! Gary Numan, who has seen fit to almost mutate into a Metal act† in the last … Continue reading

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Head Noise Dive Deep Into Synthpop For “Head Noise VS Metric Squid” Cassette

Head Noise: Head Noise VS Metric Squid – UK – CASS [2023] I somehow missed last April’s “Scram” EP from Aberdare’s finest Synth Punk combo, Head Noise. But at least I’m under the wire to discuss their upcoming cassette release … Continue reading

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Want List: B.E.F. “Music For Stowaways” On LP + CD…Finally!

It was some time in February that chatter in the back channels from chasinvictoria and Echorich alerted me to the fact that the famous B.E.F. tape-only album “Music For Stowaways” was coming to both the PVC disc and the silver … Continue reading

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The Higsons “Run Me Down – The Complete 2-Tone Recordings” Delights For Record Store Day 2023

When we looked at the spoils of RSD 2023 a few weeks ago, one of the bright spots across the pond was The Higsons “Complete 2-Tone Recordings” on LP. I’d long wanted to hear more of this band than their … Continue reading

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Want List: Electronic Sound Issue 100 with “Futurism” 2xCD

As they say, “the future isn’t what it used to be!” To that end the brains at Electronic Sound magazine, the nexus of modern synthesized music, is celebrating its 1ooth issue by looking forward and asking leading lights like Martyn … Continue reading

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We Have A Winner of the Model Citizens LP

Last week we had the first album giveaway here at PPM, with a red vinyl LP of the Model Citizens “NYC 1978-1979” being given away in a drawing. What fun! And given that we received a promo copy of the … Continue reading

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Blow Monkeys Sign To Scot Non-Profit Label With Greatest Hits Of Reformation Era Coming This Year

Yesterday we got the news from the mailing list [and bowler off to the band for still using one] that the Blow Monkeys are making their next move following their stellar 40th anniversary album, “Journey To You,” and their 4xCD … Continue reading

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