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Editor of Electronic Sound. Author of Rat Scabies And The Holy Grail. Ex-Melody Maker, Muzik, Mondo and other magazines beginning with M. Brentford FC. Somerset CCC.

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There's too much ambient music. Things would improve if ambient musicians had to produce a symphonic power metal LP, a Carnatic grindcore ballet or a jazz fusion opera in F# Phrygian once every 5 years, just to show they can (cf The Straight Story) before being allowed to fire up the reverb again.

15.02.2026 10:49 β€” πŸ‘ 131    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 27    πŸ“Œ 5
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It’s the first weekend in UK shops for the new issue of Electronic Sound, with Sheffield legends CLOCK DVA on the cover. You can also buy the mag bundled with a grey vinyl DVA seven-inch featuring the band’s post-punk classic β€˜4 Hours’ direct from us at electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/magazine

14.02.2026 10:24 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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NEW ISSUE OUT NOW! This month’s Electronic Sound cover stars are Sheffield legends CLOCK DVA and we’re bundling the magazine with a grey vinyl seven-inch by the electro-industrial pioneers with the awesome β€˜4 Hours’ as the lead track. Get your copy at electronicsound.squarespace.com/shop/magazine

12.02.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 4
Image highlighting all 52 albums covered in my 52 Albums to Shape A Soul blog, superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : Epilogue'

Image highlighting all 52 albums covered in my 52 Albums to Shape A Soul blog, superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : Epilogue'

Just wished to draw a final line under this project and also to say a huge thank you to everyone who's supported this series throughout the year.

May I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year πŸ™πŸŽ„x

52 Albums To Shape A Soul : Epilogue

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24.12.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 57    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 0

Many thanks @lippykidmusic.bsky.social. A truly brilliant series.

14.12.2025 22:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Part 52 of 52 Albums To Shape A Soul has just been published and it’s a fantastic end to a fantastic series. There’s still time to catch up on the previous 51 parts too. Great work @lippykidmusic.bsky.social.

14.12.2025 22:56 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Album cover for 'Blackstar' by David Bowie superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #52'

Album cover for 'Blackstar' by David Bowie superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #52'

Thank you so much for all the support you've shown for this series throughout the year. Its meant a great deal.

For the final edition. The series started with David Bowie. It was always going to end with him too.

52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 52

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14.12.2025 18:13 β€” πŸ‘ 85    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 16    πŸ“Œ 5
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Seasons Greetings to you all!
We are celebrating the Winter Solstice on Monday’s Train and we are delighted to announce that we have a very special mix on board, curated by the lovely @lippykidmusic.bsky.social
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13.12.2025 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
Album cover for 'What's Going On' by Marvin Gaye superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #49'

Album cover for 'What's Going On' by Marvin Gaye superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #49'

Thanks again to anyone who's continued to keep pace with this series. It's hugely appreciated.

Continuing with an assertion: We all need a musical hero. It's a universal truth...

52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 49

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23.11.2025 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 95    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 5

A great piece about a great (and hugely underrated) artist. Cupid’s Head is the one for me, but all of his albums are excellent.

26.10.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Β« boring cosmicity Β», Β« ego often ballooned to absurd proportions Β», Β« maybe death Β», en 1974 le journal Creem explique que se droguer n’est pas que distrayant.

12.10.2025 13:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spiders are magicians.

12.10.2025 09:06 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

08.10.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 27064    πŸ” 10287    πŸ’¬ 424    πŸ“Œ 184
A letter from STANLEY KUBRICK
August 27, 1970
James T. Aubrey, Jr.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
245N Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dear James,
It has come to my attention that you and your
studio are considering producing a sequel to "2001:
A Space Odyssey" over my objections. My attorney informs me that you hold the option and, legally. there is little I can do to stop you.
However, I'd like you to know that I own the tapir bone prop from 2001 - the one "Moonwatcher" throws into the sky. If you attempt to make a sequel, I will cram that temur up your ass so far, it will take an as yet undiscovered alien super-intelligence to figure out how to dislodge it. Seriously, don't fuck with me.
Best regards,
Stanley Kubrick

A letter from STANLEY KUBRICK August 27, 1970 James T. Aubrey, Jr. Metro Goldwyn Mayer 245N Beverly Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210 Dear James, It has come to my attention that you and your studio are considering producing a sequel to "2001: A Space Odyssey" over my objections. My attorney informs me that you hold the option and, legally. there is little I can do to stop you. However, I'd like you to know that I own the tapir bone prop from 2001 - the one "Moonwatcher" throws into the sky. If you attempt to make a sequel, I will cram that temur up your ass so far, it will take an as yet undiscovered alien super-intelligence to figure out how to dislodge it. Seriously, don't fuck with me. Best regards, Stanley Kubrick

β€œBest regards”

11.10.2025 05:28 β€” πŸ‘ 660    πŸ” 156    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
Preview
Golden Age of Hip Hop

Here's a new playlist for you. The Golden Age of Hip Hop boasts tracks by EPMD, De La Soul, ATCQ, The Pharcyde, Main Source, Sweet Tee, NWA, Black Sheep, BDP, Latifah, Gang Starr, Eric B & Rakim, Gang Starr, MC Lyte, Digable Planets etc
β–ΆοΈπŸ”Š open.spotify.com/playlist/247...

09.10.2025 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 105    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 24    πŸ“Œ 4

Will do!! Good days, as far as I can remember anyway!!

10.10.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s 30 years since the launch of Muzik and I’ll be talking about the magazine at a House Of Koko event in Camden tomorrow night (Friday), together with several other members of the Muzik team. It’s many years since I’ve seen some of them, so this should be good fun!

09.10.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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RIP Soo Catwoman. As well as a punk icon – THE punk icon, in fact – she was a total sweetheart and an incredible help to me when I was having a tough time many years ago. Soo’s family have a GoFundMe page for her funeral costs. Please donate if you can. Photo by Ray Stevenson. gofund.me/ca9c95861

03.10.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cor!!!

26.09.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many thanks Kaoru!

08.09.2025 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hey!! X

05.09.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Album cover for Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #38' superimposed

Album cover for Selected Ambient Works 85-92 by Aphex Twin with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #38' superimposed

A sincere thank you to anyone continuing to follow my blog...

This latest update was a little difficult to write about. Its about grief and learning how to live with it

52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 38

Thanks for reading πŸ–€x

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31.08.2025 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 64    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 2
Clock DVA circa late 1979, early 1980. L-R: Judd, Roger, Adi, David and Charlie. Location - the band's rehearsal room just off West Street, Sheffield. Photo by me.

Clock DVA circa late 1979, early 1980. L-R: Judd, Roger, Adi, David and Charlie. Location - the band's rehearsal room just off West Street, Sheffield. Photo by me.

On 26.4.1980 these 5 fleeting figures recorded an album in 1 day.
'White Souls In Black Suits' by Clock DVA is being re-released by Mute on 7.11.2025.
Pre-order the album here
mute.ffm.to/clock-dva-ws...
Here's a taster:
Apple - apple.co/47h62FL
Spotify - bit.ly/47hTUV0
YouTube - bit.ly/3UOeg0E

27.08.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
Album cover for 'Glassworks' by Philip Glass superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #35'

Album cover for 'Glassworks' by Philip Glass superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #35'

Many thanks to everyone who's been continually enjoying this blog series. I've loved reading your comments on previous pieces.

I'm continuing with this. Thoughts on the fluidity of pop and classical music...

52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 35

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10.08.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 4

Hey Jo!! πŸ‘‹

07.08.2025 09:20 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Music lovers! There are essays in here on Talking Heads, Mercury Rev, R.E.M., Robert Palmer, David Sylvian, Holger Czukay, Laika, Mouse on Mars & Muslimgauze.

www.brokensleepbooks.com/product-page...

05.08.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aww, that’s most kind of you LK. I’ve been meaning to do this for ages!!

07.08.2025 09:03 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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