Push

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.

« boring cosmicity », « ego often ballooned to absurd proportions », « maybe death », en 1974 le journal Creem explique que se droguer n’est pas que distrayant.

Spiders are magicians.

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.

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

“Best regards”

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

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!

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

Cor!!!

Many thanks Kaoru!

Hey!! X

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 🖤x

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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
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Here's a taster:
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Spotify - bit.ly/47hTUV0
YouTube - bit.ly/3UOeg0E

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

🙏💙x

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Hey Jo!! 👋

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.

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