‘Directions Out Of Town’ is being touted as possibly the last album by Finlay Shakespeare.
The Bristolian synth builder and producer already has several long playing releases to his name, the best of which so far have been ‘Solemnities’ from 2020 and 2023’s ‘Illusion + Memory’. “I essentially don’t know where I belong any more” he said, “This record is the precursor to that.” Continue Reading ›
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In 1978, Peter Baumann had left TANGERINE DREAM and pondering his next move.
Baumann had his new Berlin-based Paragon Studio to maintain. Inspired by ‘I Feel Love’, he hit upon the idea of doing a disco flavoured electronic record with an alluring female voice that had commercial promise. ‘Welcome To Joyland’ remains something of a curio in the Peter Baumann portfolio... Continue Reading ›
‘Everything Is Connected’ and celebrating four decades of BLANCMANGE, Neil Arthur had a novel idea for this Very Best Of tour… he would support himself!
Augmented for both sets by percussionist Liam Hutton and synthesist Finlay Shakespeare, THE REMAINDER opened to a packed Islington Assembly Hall. Continue Reading ›
Following the ‘Technique’ album released in early 1989, NEW ORDER were in something of a state of flux.
Bernard Sumner had already opted for what was planned as a solo album but became ELECTRONIC after meeting up with Johnny Marr. Peter Hook responded with REVENGE. But what of Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert, THE OTHER TWO? Continue Reading ›
Peter Baumann is best known for being a member of the classic line-up of TANGERINE DREAM.
What ‘Phase By Phase’ captures is a fascinating period in which Peter Baumann never rested on his laurels and took creative risks. His contribution to electronic music is perhaps underrated. This new boxed set should help put things right. Continue Reading ›
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