10 May 2008
Bespoken Word - John Cooper Clarke
Following on from the Ian Curtis Great Lives programme the other day, another great Radio 4 programme with a Manchester music theme.
Bespoken Word features Paul Morley talking about (and, a bit more oddly, talking like) John Cooper Clarke. The show, available via Listen Again for a limited period also features Mark E Smith, Pete Shelley, CP Lee and Don Letts.
Section 25 / Kevin Hewick live @ North Bar, Blackburn, 30 May 2008
Bespoken Word features Paul Morley talking about (and, a bit more oddly, talking like) John Cooper Clarke. The show, available via Listen Again for a limited period also features Mark E Smith, Pete Shelley, CP Lee and Don Letts.
A reminder that Section 25 celebrate the release of their Best Of album Dirty Disco (out now on LTM) by playing the North Bar in Blackburn on 30 May 2008.
Support comes from Kevin Hewick.
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30 May 2008
North Bar
Town Hall St
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 1AG
Tel: 01254 682670
Support comes from Kevin Hewick.
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30 May 2008
North Bar
Town Hall St
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 1AG
Tel: 01254 682670
06 May 2008
Blurt - The Factory Recordings
From LTM Central:
LTM is pleased to present an archive CD of recordings made in for the legendary Factory Records label by cult band Blurt, the unclassifiable punk-jazz trio led by Ted Milton.
Formed in Stroud in 1979, Blurt consisted of Ted Milton (sax, vocals), brother Jake Milton (drums) and guitarist Pete Creese. Ted had already attracted the attention of Factory founder Tony Wilson as a puppeteer (!), and were invited to join the label. Blurt performed at several Factory showcase gigs in London between April and August 1980, and recorded one side of the double compilation album A Factory Quartet (FACT 24).
Although their anarchic shows and music drew rave reviews, Blurt were frustrated by delays in releasing their Factory recording, and the last minute loss of a Factory tour of Europe in October. A live album, Live In Berlin, was recorded in December 1980 and scheduled for release as a 10" on Factory Benelux, but cancelled after Blurt annoyed Wilson by comparing the Factory label to lifestyle boutique Habitat. The set was subsequently released as In Berlin on Armageddon, its memorable cover featuring a photograph of a pile of pink rubbish sacks.
Digitally remastered, LTMCD 2526 The Factory Recordings combines all tracks from A Factory Quartet and In Berlin, including Blurt favourites My Mother Was a Friend of an Enemy of the People, Ubu, Puppeteers of the World Unite and Cherry Blossom Polish. The booklet features archive images and detailed sleevenotes.
Great Lives: Ian Curtis
LTM is pleased to present an archive CD of recordings made in for the legendary Factory Records label by cult band Blurt, the unclassifiable punk-jazz trio led by Ted Milton.
Formed in Stroud in 1979, Blurt consisted of Ted Milton (sax, vocals), brother Jake Milton (drums) and guitarist Pete Creese. Ted had already attracted the attention of Factory founder Tony Wilson as a puppeteer (!), and were invited to join the label. Blurt performed at several Factory showcase gigs in London between April and August 1980, and recorded one side of the double compilation album A Factory Quartet (FACT 24).
Although their anarchic shows and music drew rave reviews, Blurt were frustrated by delays in releasing their Factory recording, and the last minute loss of a Factory tour of Europe in October. A live album, Live In Berlin, was recorded in December 1980 and scheduled for release as a 10" on Factory Benelux, but cancelled after Blurt annoyed Wilson by comparing the Factory label to lifestyle boutique Habitat. The set was subsequently released as In Berlin on Armageddon, its memorable cover featuring a photograph of a pile of pink rubbish sacks.
Digitally remastered, LTMCD 2526 The Factory Recordings combines all tracks from A Factory Quartet and In Berlin, including Blurt favourites My Mother Was a Friend of an Enemy of the People, Ubu, Puppeteers of the World Unite and Cherry Blossom Polish. The booklet features archive images and detailed sleevenotes.
BBC Radio 4's Great Lives today saw poet Simon Armitage and Peter Hook join Matthew Parris to discuss the all-too-brief life of Ian Curtis.
While mainly from Simon Armitage's viewpoint, Hook's insights, even after all of these years, are among the most interesting and forthright he's given.
It also features part of a previously unreleased (& unheard) Malcolm McLaren-project version of Love Will Tear Us Apart, with just Ian's vocals accompanied by a piano. The track appears 11m 44s in.
And there's a snippet of an archive Radio 1 interview with Steve Morris and Ian.
The programme is available to Listen Again and is also downloadable as a podcast.
With thanks to Neil for spotting.
While mainly from Simon Armitage's viewpoint, Hook's insights, even after all of these years, are among the most interesting and forthright he's given.
It also features part of a previously unreleased (& unheard) Malcolm McLaren-project version of Love Will Tear Us Apart, with just Ian's vocals accompanied by a piano. The track appears 11m 44s in.
And there's a snippet of an archive Radio 1 interview with Steve Morris and Ian.
The programme is available to Listen Again and is also downloadable as a podcast.
With thanks to Neil for spotting.
03 May 2008
Q263 Madchester
A special article by William Shaw on Madchester appears in the new edition of Q Magazine (#263).
Features anecdotes from Tony Wilson, Phil Saxe, Matt Carroll, Ian Brown, Mani, Mike Pickering, Paul Ryder, Steve Morris, Hooky, Pete Walsh, Jeff Barrett, Shaun Ryder, Gaz Whelan, Dave Haslam, Rowetta, John Robb and Nick Kent.
Oh, and some guys called John Cooper and Michael Eastwood squeeze a word in.
Features anecdotes from Tony Wilson, Phil Saxe, Matt Carroll, Ian Brown, Mani, Mike Pickering, Paul Ryder, Steve Morris, Hooky, Pete Walsh, Jeff Barrett, Shaun Ryder, Gaz Whelan, Dave Haslam, Rowetta, John Robb and Nick Kent.
Oh, and some guys called John Cooper and Michael Eastwood squeeze a word in.
02 May 2008
Factory Week at Clash Music
Clash Music, the online and print music magazine, celebrates Factory Records with a whole week of features and interviews. Highlights include new interviews with Peter Saville, Section 25, Jon Savage and Peter Hook.
Joy Division documentary released today in UK cinemas
Joy Division, the film documentary directed by Grant Gee, is released in selected UK cinemas from today.
28 April 2008
Scream City 4: update
Scream City 4 is still on sale on eBay priced 2.00 GBP + p&p (PayPal only), but the initial 144 run of copies with the free cd by The Durutti Column containing the track 'Cup A Soup Romance' has now sold out.
27 April 2008
Scream City 4 - last 18 copies with cd now on sale
Scream City 4 has sold over 100 copies in just under 3 days. The final 18 copies to come with SC4.1, the free cd by The Durutti Column containing the track 'Cup A Soup Romance' from the forthcoming album 'Sunlight to Blue... Blue to Blackness', are now on sale on eBay for 2.00 GBP + p&p (PayPal only). Thereafter Scream City 4 will still be available but this is your last chance to get the free cd.
Joy Division - the poster competition
The official website for the Joy Division documentary which is released this Friday in the UK ran a competition a few weeks ago to pick the official promotional poster from two options.
Voting was clearly in favour of the "blue" version but it seems the "gold" or "Lord of the Rings" version was chosen. What can be happening? I think we should be told...
24 Hour Arty People
Voting was clearly in favour of the "blue" version but it seems the "gold" or "Lord of the Rings" version was chosen. What can be happening? I think we should be told...
It's great when the Creative Review blog features Central Station Design, Yeah!
Packed with popular and rarely-seen images, this article by Gavin @ CR sets the scene nicely for the forthcoming Faç Off exhibition at the Richard Goodall Gallery in Manchester which runs from 16 May - 21 June 2008.
Packed with popular and rarely-seen images, this article by Gavin @ CR sets the scene nicely for the forthcoming Faç Off exhibition at the Richard Goodall Gallery in Manchester which runs from 16 May - 21 June 2008.
24 April 2008
Scream City 4 now on sale
The first batch of 50 copies of Scream City (including free CD by The Durutti Column) is on eBay priced 2.00 GBP + p&p.
23 April 2008
THE PIECE NEED NOT BE BUILT
In 1968 Lawrence Weiner, one of the key figures of Conceptual art, formulated his famous Declaration of Intent:
1. The artist may construct the piece.
2. The piece may be fabricated.
3. The piece need not be built.
Each being equal and consistent with the intent of the artist the decision as to condition rests with the receiver upon the occasion of receivership.
On 2 February 2008 Lawrence Weiner discussed his work with art historian and critic John Slyce at Tate Modern in London to coincide with his recent retrospective AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York and his 2008 exhibition at the Lisson Gallery in London which ran until March. The event is archived as a webcast at tate.org.
Perhaps not too much to interest the casual FAC follower only familiar with his record covers and posters for Factory Records but for those keen to find out more about Weiner or who simply have never seen him talk before this is a great opportunity.
New Order live in Glasgow dvd out 2 June 2008
1. The artist may construct the piece.
2. The piece may be fabricated.
3. The piece need not be built.
Each being equal and consistent with the intent of the artist the decision as to condition rests with the receiver upon the occasion of receivership.
On 2 February 2008 Lawrence Weiner discussed his work with art historian and critic John Slyce at Tate Modern in London to coincide with his recent retrospective AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York and his 2008 exhibition at the Lisson Gallery in London which ran until March. The event is archived as a webcast at tate.org.
Perhaps not too much to interest the casual FAC follower only familiar with his record covers and posters for Factory Records but for those keen to find out more about Weiner or who simply have never seen him talk before this is a great opportunity.
The dvd mentioned by Hooky last year is finally coming out. It's a 2-disc set which features New Order live at the Glasgow Carling Academy. The full setlist is:
Crystal
Turn
True Faith
Regret
Ceremony
Who's Joe
These Days
Krafty
Waiting for the Sirens Call
Your Silent Face
Guilt is a Useless Emotion
Bizarre Love Triangle
Temptation
The Perfect Kiss
Blue Monday
Transmission
Shadowplay
Love Will Tear us Apart
The second disc features rare footage from the band's personal collections and additional gig footage from Glastonbury 1981, Rome 1982, Cork 1983, Rotterdam/Toronto 1985, Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View 1989, and the Hyde Park Wireless Festival 2005.
Crystal
Turn
True Faith
Regret
Ceremony
Who's Joe
These Days
Krafty
Waiting for the Sirens Call
Your Silent Face
Guilt is a Useless Emotion
Bizarre Love Triangle
Temptation
The Perfect Kiss
Blue Monday
Transmission
Shadowplay
Love Will Tear us Apart
The second disc features rare footage from the band's personal collections and additional gig footage from Glastonbury 1981, Rome 1982, Cork 1983, Rotterdam/Toronto 1985, Shoreline Amphitheater Mountain View 1989, and the Hyde Park Wireless Festival 2005.
21 April 2008
Scream City 4 out Friday 25 April 2008
It's finally gone to press and Scream City 4 will be on sale on eBay on Friday 25 April 2008 priced 2.00 GBP + postage and packing.
Scream City 4 contents
FAC-2 Special including:
Anthony H. Wilson by David Nolan
Peter Hook interview by Michael Eastwood
Vini Reilly interview by Phil Cleaver
The Design of FAC-2 by Matthew Robertson
Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire) interview by Michael Eastwood
John Dowie interview by Ian McCartney
Plus much more.
Initial copies come with a free cd by The Durutti Column which contains the track 'Cup A Soup Romance' taken from the forthcoming Kooky Records album 'Sunlight To Blue... Blue To Blackness', which is released on 23 June 2008. The cd is limited to 144 copies.
Scream City 4 contents
FAC-2 Special including:
Anthony H. Wilson by David Nolan
Peter Hook interview by Michael Eastwood
Vini Reilly interview by Phil Cleaver
The Design of FAC-2 by Matthew Robertson
Stephen Mallinder (Cabaret Voltaire) interview by Michael Eastwood
John Dowie interview by Ian McCartney
Plus much more.
Initial copies come with a free cd by The Durutti Column which contains the track 'Cup A Soup Romance' taken from the forthcoming Kooky Records album 'Sunlight To Blue... Blue To Blackness', which is released on 23 June 2008. The cd is limited to 144 copies.
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