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“That Awful Man” Robert Fripp Has Scheduled A Speaking Tour Of North America After Writing His First Book

Posted on July 11, 2022 by postpunkmonk

This has been floating in the ether for a bit now but we need to address the fact that Robert Fripp has written his first book, This is a surprising fact for a man who posted his first online blog … Continue reading →

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Want List: Graeme Thomson Gives Simple Minds Their Due with “Themes For Great Cities: A New History Of Simple Minds” Book

Posted on January 18, 2022 by postpunkmonk

It was almost two years ago I got wind of a new Simple Minds biography from the pen of Graeme Thomson. I had heard from Ross Stapleton, the Virgin A+R genius who got the band signed for their rightful ascent … 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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Ben Kelly + Eugene Schlumberger’s “Haçienda Landscapes” Art Book Is Crowdsourcing Now…Act Fast

Posted on June 21, 2021 by postpunkmonk

Last week I received a contact form email from Darren Wall, a graphic designer who is currently art directing a book that has a lot of resonance with me. It seemed that industrial designer Ben Kelly was collaborating with photographer … Continue reading →

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“Beastie Boys Book” Was An Indelible Portrait Of A NYC Era [part 3]

Posted on April 23, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued form last post] So while Beastie Boys managed a Hardcore 7″ to their name, they were exposed to every kind of hip music that spread in NYC clubs. Post-Punk. Technopop. The tail end of New Wave. Goth. Even rap … Continue reading →

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“Beastie Boys Book” Was An Indelible Portrait Of A NYC Era [part 2]

Posted on April 22, 2021 by postpunkmonk

[…continued from last post] I have to laugh when I see that cover above. Mike Diamond and Adam Yauch look stalwart and dignified as the Beastie Boys “look” has finally gelled by the time of the shot. Meanwhile, Adam Horowitz … Continue reading →

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“Beastie Boys Book” Was An Indelible Portrait Of A NYC Era [part 1]

Posted on April 19, 2021 by postpunkmonk

The Early Years Oh those Beastie Boys. I can recall my first exposure to them in the waning pages of Trouser Press’ American Underground [issue 92] when reviewing their “Cooky Puss” 12″ EP. Thanks to the magic of the internet, … Continue reading →

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