Dave McCullough is pinning his hopes on #Felt making it big this year. ‘Felt are a guitar band and gushingly proud of it.’ John Gill heads to a Paris to meet up with Electronic Music composer #BernardSzajner Sounds Jan 17th 1981

#OTD in 1969, after lengthy deliberation about where the location should be ('The pyramids? The QE2?'), The Beatles played their now-legendary—and subsequently, final—live gig on the rooftop of Apple HQ in London. "I'd like to say thank you on behalf of the group and ourselves,

In shock, one of the few artists who had a profound influence on my career; so many fond memories of meeting her and working with her, a true icon who sang, in my mind, the best cover of John Lennon « Working class hero » R.I.P Marianne #MarianneFaithfull 📷 by #DennisMorris

In celebration of the life of Marianne Faithfull who sadly died today, we bring you a song believed to be about Syd. Written by Roger Waters in 1968 youtu.be/sSNMTJarXo0?si…

I am so saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull. She was so much part of my life for so long. She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress. She will always be remembered.

GO WELL MARIANNE “I got you to kiss goodnight...” * Very sad to learn of the passing of Marianne Faithfull in London today at the age of 78. It seems somehow appropriate to republish the words she posted following David’s death in 2016, as they could have been written for

David Bowie and Marianne Faithfull memorably covering Sonny & Cher’s “I Got You Babe” on The Midnight Special in November 1973. #RIPMarianneFaithfull m.youtube.com/watch?v=U2DTwK…

The first known footage? of The #MarxBrothers in colour during a rehearsal for #AnimalCrackers 1930

Wire: Blessed State youtu.be/LeCI9kww3Dk?si… Wire GC's Punk & New Wave PunkAndNewWave 📸 Michael Putland/Getty Images

"You don't look grateful"

NEW ARTICLE: Japan's 'Life Without Buildings' was a b-side but it marked a shift in how the band worked, pointing ahead to the detailed sound design of Tin Drum and absorbing influences such as Byrne & Eno. Mick Karn said it was his favourite Japan track. sylvianvista.com/2025/03/21/lif…

Burroughs, 60s.

It is with broken yet full hearts that we share the news that Dave Allen, our old music partner, friend, and brilliant musician, died on Saturday morning.

Very sad news…

Very sad news As well as playing in Gang of Four Dave co-founded Shriekback with Barry Andrews. He literally put the spine in the bassline.

Battle with Cicones wikiart.org/en/romare-bear…

David Thomas (14 June 1953–23 April 2025) The Pere Ubu singer has died at the age of 71. As a tribute we have made a number of articles on him and the group free to read in the online library: thewire.co.uk/in-writing/the…

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