"Map 71 have a number of compelling albums behind them featuring Lisa Jayne's poetic, pagan and incisive words backed by Pyne's compulsive rhythms and post-punk electronics...if you've missed them then Symbolic Neon is a great entry point to Map 71." tiny.cc/nrhbzz

Mammoth tidying up session today soundtracked by this lot. So far.

Business unusual. Industrial services for industrial people. THROBBING GRISTLE

Lunchtime walk got more exciting today. 👀

It was only a few weeks ago that I caught the legend that is Lydia Lunch (with Marc Hurtado) in a tribute to Suicide and last night she was back in Glasgow with a powerful and entertaining spoken word performance at The Doublet. With Peter Dickie

"Pantaleimon have been on a hiatus...but they return with a collection of songs based around sparse, repetitive and gently plucked Appalachian dulcimer and guitar together with some piano instrumentals to create calming music for the mind and soul". tiny.cc/a3kczz

Old list of t-shirts that were available from The Cartel. You’re going to have to zoom in. 🔎

Just announced: Drew McDowall at the Glad Cafe, Glasgow on October 7th. His latest album A Thread, Silvered and Trembling is just stunning. thegladcafe.co.uk/events/2024-10…

Unintentional appropriate listening: It’s birthday week in our house and last night I dismantled the borrowed gazebo that was beginning to fall down while listening to Einstürzende Neubauten. 😀

"Breathe in..." Cosey Fanni Tutti guests on three tracks on the new album from the legendary trumpeter Jac Berrocal + David Fenech + Vincent Epplay out soon on Cold Spring This is 'Outspoken Caress'. TG fanatics will love 'Viva La Hacienda'. youtu.be/tEks6veucDM?si…

That's a nice run of shows at the Hacienda in 1982. The William Burroughs reading was documented on the IKON video The Final Academy Documents.

SHIPPING UPDATE: JAC BERROCAL + DAVID FENECH + VINCENT EPPLAY feat @CoseyFanniTutti and @RealJahWobble - 'Broken Allures' CD / LP / Ltd LP We're sorry to announce this title has been held up at the factory and will not arrive with us until Thurs 5th. coldspring.co.uk

Last day tomorrow to pick this up for free!! "A Punk Floyd..." (Sounds Magazine. 1984) 40 years ago this month, we released our debut album, The Attrition of Reason To celebrate we are giving away a free download of the album for the rest of August attritionuk.bandcamp.com/.../the-attrit…

The debut performance of Cindytalk's Cinder Flame and Florence To's collaborative project ERH'YA took place last night as part of Attack Release's monthly night of electronic music. Sound sculpture and the stunning voice of Cinder Flame. Absolutely stunning with Peter Dickie

As well as playing Bristol's Dark Alchemy event on 7th September, we are also reprising our Hexham Heads collaboration with Wire Worms on the 10th for a screening of Penda's Fen. Be strange! Tix and details: ticketsource.co.uk/good-boys-film…

A reason to mention our massive review and history of Alex Fergusson which got the thumbs-up from Alex and got us exchanging emails about his past in Paisley and Renfrew. compulsiononline.com/alex-fergusson…

Broken Allures by Jac Berrocal, David Fenech, Vincent Epplay feat. Cosey Fanni Tutti and Jah Wobble Broken Allures has been something of an unexpected treat and I'll certainly be digging into their previous releases. On Cold Spring David Fenech tiny.cc/z84kzz

Was it really 2011 when Gav’s last album came out? Loved Catholic but this certainly sounds more upbeat. Can’t wait!

Great album from Jac Berrocal, David Fenech, Vincent Epplay featuring Cosey Fanni Tutti and Jah Wobble. Available at a pre-order price from coldspring.bandcamp.com/album/broken-a…

I wanted these in my Bandcamp app so just picked up The Crystal World and Drenched Lands which was my introduction to the Locrian - and their blend of experimental drone - which I once likened to having a bit of The Durutti Column about it.