November 21, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Smash Hits takes no prisoners! (#2)
I like S25, and this LP in particular, but the ACR / EW&F crack = actual LOL.
I like S25, and this LP in particular, but the ACR / EW&F crack = actual LOL.
November 16, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Smash Hits takes no prisoners! (#2)
I like S25, and this LP in particular, but the ACR / EW&F crack = actual LOL.
I like S25, and this LP in particular, but the ACR / EW&F crack = actual LOL.
Today's chazzer booty, £1.50.
On CD, Mr. Cutler's 1st album for Virgin, who quickly signed him up after hearing his cameo on Robert Wyatt's peerless Rock Bottom. Dandruff features some of the earliest instalments of the Life In A Scotch Sitting Room saga, amongst other Ivor-ian tidbits...
On CD, Mr. Cutler's 1st album for Virgin, who quickly signed him up after hearing his cameo on Robert Wyatt's peerless Rock Bottom. Dandruff features some of the earliest instalments of the Life In A Scotch Sitting Room saga, amongst other Ivor-ian tidbits...
November 16, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Today's chazzer booty, £1.50.
On CD, Mr. Cutler's 1st album for Virgin, who quickly signed him up after hearing his cameo on Robert Wyatt's peerless Rock Bottom. Dandruff features some of the earliest instalments of the Life In A Scotch Sitting Room saga, amongst other Ivor-ian tidbits...
On CD, Mr. Cutler's 1st album for Virgin, who quickly signed him up after hearing his cameo on Robert Wyatt's peerless Rock Bottom. Dandruff features some of the earliest instalments of the Life In A Scotch Sitting Room saga, amongst other Ivor-ian tidbits...
More people remember this single for the intro than the song itself I reckon but, man, I could use some sweltering 1965 sunshine right now...
Summer Fun
YouTube video by The Barracudas - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
More people remember this single for the intro than the song itself I reckon but, man, I could use some sweltering 1965 sunshine right now...
A rare pic of Mark Smith being given a big hand
- from New Musical Express, November 1980.
#FallFriday
- from New Musical Express, November 1980.
#FallFriday
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A rare pic of Mark Smith being given a big hand
- from New Musical Express, November 1980.
#FallFriday
- from New Musical Express, November 1980.
#FallFriday
45th anniversary. 35p!
David Sylvian on the cover, and an early (for me) sighting of Fad Gadget. Long live Smash Hits!
David Sylvian on the cover, and an early (for me) sighting of Fad Gadget. Long live Smash Hits!
October 30, 2025 at 10:07 AM
45th anniversary. 35p!
David Sylvian on the cover, and an early (for me) sighting of Fad Gadget. Long live Smash Hits!
David Sylvian on the cover, and an early (for me) sighting of Fad Gadget. Long live Smash Hits!
John Barry meets Martin Rev?
Soft Cell - who were always the best of the Brit synth bands (the ones that charted anyway) - had as much in common with Throbbing Gristle as the Human League.
Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret was released the week after my 15th birthday - what an education!
R.I.P. Dave Ball.
Soft Cell - who were always the best of the Brit synth bands (the ones that charted anyway) - had as much in common with Throbbing Gristle as the Human League.
Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret was released the week after my 15th birthday - what an education!
R.I.P. Dave Ball.
Heat (Live On The Oxford Road Show / 1983) [REMASTERED] · Soft Cell
YouTube video by Soft Cell - Hits & Pieces
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October 24, 2025 at 9:25 AM
John Barry meets Martin Rev?
Soft Cell - who were always the best of the Brit synth bands (the ones that charted anyway) - had as much in common with Throbbing Gristle as the Human League.
Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret was released the week after my 15th birthday - what an education!
R.I.P. Dave Ball.
Soft Cell - who were always the best of the Brit synth bands (the ones that charted anyway) - had as much in common with Throbbing Gristle as the Human League.
Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret was released the week after my 15th birthday - what an education!
R.I.P. Dave Ball.
Reposted by Mortlake N.
To celebrate the rerelease of my short story collection Help The Witch via @swiftpress.bsky.social I’m giving away TWO signed copies each with a beautiful original linoprints by my mum, from the book (now v rare & worth £40).
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
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October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
To celebrate the rerelease of my short story collection Help The Witch via @swiftpress.bsky.social I’m giving away TWO signed copies each with a beautiful original linoprints by my mum, from the book (now v rare & worth £40).
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
To enter you just need to repost this and pop a reply below.
#Last4Albums
Slapp Happy - Sort Of
John Maus - Later Than You Think
Art Objects - Bagpipe Music
R. Stevie Moore - What's The Point?
Slapp Happy features most of Wümme-era Faust as its backing band, and the Art Objects released their sole LP shortly before evolving into the Blue Aeroplanes.
Slapp Happy - Sort Of
John Maus - Later Than You Think
Art Objects - Bagpipe Music
R. Stevie Moore - What's The Point?
Slapp Happy features most of Wümme-era Faust as its backing band, and the Art Objects released their sole LP shortly before evolving into the Blue Aeroplanes.
October 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
#Last4Albums
Slapp Happy - Sort Of
John Maus - Later Than You Think
Art Objects - Bagpipe Music
R. Stevie Moore - What's The Point?
Slapp Happy features most of Wümme-era Faust as its backing band, and the Art Objects released their sole LP shortly before evolving into the Blue Aeroplanes.
Slapp Happy - Sort Of
John Maus - Later Than You Think
Art Objects - Bagpipe Music
R. Stevie Moore - What's The Point?
Slapp Happy features most of Wümme-era Faust as its backing band, and the Art Objects released their sole LP shortly before evolving into the Blue Aeroplanes.
So, ask yourself...
...where has this song been all your life?
...where has this song been all your life?
R. Stevie Moore ~ Part Of The Problem (1979) HD
YouTube video by rstevie moore
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October 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
So, ask yourself...
...where has this song been all your life?
...where has this song been all your life?
An excerpt from Lee & Herring's Fist Of Fun book, c.1995.
"Stew" also warbles on about the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and John Zorn on the same page, which must've baffled the show's teenage fans at the time but hallelujah to that. #FallFriday
"Stew" also warbles on about the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and John Zorn on the same page, which must've baffled the show's teenage fans at the time but hallelujah to that. #FallFriday
October 17, 2025 at 7:54 AM
An excerpt from Lee & Herring's Fist Of Fun book, c.1995.
"Stew" also warbles on about the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and John Zorn on the same page, which must've baffled the show's teenage fans at the time but hallelujah to that. #FallFriday
"Stew" also warbles on about the West Coast Pop Art Experimental Band and John Zorn on the same page, which must've baffled the show's teenage fans at the time but hallelujah to that. #FallFriday
If I could freeze time at the flick of a switch
I wouldn't hesitate, no.
Early Chameleons on Belgian telly, whup!
I wouldn't hesitate, no.
Early Chameleons on Belgian telly, whup!
The Chameleons - Up The Down Escalator, Generation 80, Belgian TV 12.11.83
YouTube video by TravisBickle1963
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October 15, 2025 at 11:26 AM
If I could freeze time at the flick of a switch
I wouldn't hesitate, no.
Early Chameleons on Belgian telly, whup!
I wouldn't hesitate, no.
Early Chameleons on Belgian telly, whup!
The myth persists that these dour-looking '80s Factory Records bands were a joyless lot, but No.68 definitely had perfect comic timing.
Section 25 - New Horizon (1981)
YouTube video by Indie Top 20
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October 13, 2025 at 11:09 AM
The myth persists that these dour-looking '80s Factory Records bands were a joyless lot, but No.68 definitely had perfect comic timing.
Today's chazzer booty, £1.
I found an old Beano annual in a charity shop earlier this week and was surprised to discover that I'd completely forgotten about Billy The Cat.
This "coming soon" ad was published in the weekly Beano comic in March 1970 - drawn by David Sutherland.
I found an old Beano annual in a charity shop earlier this week and was surprised to discover that I'd completely forgotten about Billy The Cat.
This "coming soon" ad was published in the weekly Beano comic in March 1970 - drawn by David Sutherland.
October 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Today's chazzer booty, £1.
I found an old Beano annual in a charity shop earlier this week and was surprised to discover that I'd completely forgotten about Billy The Cat.
This "coming soon" ad was published in the weekly Beano comic in March 1970 - drawn by David Sutherland.
I found an old Beano annual in a charity shop earlier this week and was surprised to discover that I'd completely forgotten about Billy The Cat.
This "coming soon" ad was published in the weekly Beano comic in March 1970 - drawn by David Sutherland.
"I remember the times this was the beginning of a permissive new age, but it's the same old cabbage."
#FallFriday
#FallFriday
The Fall - Mess Of My (Peel Session)
YouTube video by Vibracobra23 Redux
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October 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
"I remember the times this was the beginning of a permissive new age, but it's the same old cabbage."
#FallFriday
#FallFriday
Now playing ///
First listen, and it's reminding me of '70s Eno, peak Cocteau Twins, and (of course) Cate f*cking Le Bon so far.
She's singularly brilliant and I don't understand why she isn't HUGE but I'm happy for her to remain "our little secret" for a while longer...
First listen, and it's reminding me of '70s Eno, peak Cocteau Twins, and (of course) Cate f*cking Le Bon so far.
She's singularly brilliant and I don't understand why she isn't HUGE but I'm happy for her to remain "our little secret" for a while longer...
October 6, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Now playing ///
First listen, and it's reminding me of '70s Eno, peak Cocteau Twins, and (of course) Cate f*cking Le Bon so far.
She's singularly brilliant and I don't understand why she isn't HUGE but I'm happy for her to remain "our little secret" for a while longer...
First listen, and it's reminding me of '70s Eno, peak Cocteau Twins, and (of course) Cate f*cking Le Bon so far.
She's singularly brilliant and I don't understand why she isn't HUGE but I'm happy for her to remain "our little secret" for a while longer...
The shouts
of the boys
in the factory.
of the boys
in the factory.
Composition Of Sound /Depeche Mode/ - Ice Machine - Demo
YouTube video by Branislav Sopúch
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October 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The shouts
of the boys
in the factory.
of the boys
in the factory.
Punch in
punch out.
punch out.
Minutemen - This Aint No Picnic
YouTube video by chimpomaticdotcom
www.youtube.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Punch in
punch out.
punch out.
A big fave in the '90s but I honestly can't remember the last time I listened to it - time moves on, etc - but it's playing now and it (still) sounds fantastic... headphones on, submerging.
Q: What does your soul look like?
Q: What does your soul look like?
September 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM
A big fave in the '90s but I honestly can't remember the last time I listened to it - time moves on, etc - but it's playing now and it (still) sounds fantastic... headphones on, submerging.
Q: What does your soul look like?
Q: What does your soul look like?
Herr Smith addresses snarky NME hacks
- May 1986 #FallFriday
- May 1986 #FallFriday
September 26, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Herr Smith addresses snarky NME hacks
- May 1986 #FallFriday
- May 1986 #FallFriday
Smash Hits takes no prisoners!
Harsh, but...
Harsh, but...
September 25, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Smash Hits takes no prisoners!
Harsh, but...
Harsh, but...
Now playing:
Are there any other bands who, half a century after their inception, are still releasing music as good as the Mekons?
Best British band of the last 50 years?
I'm probably biased but, almost certainly, yes.
Are there any other bands who, half a century after their inception, are still releasing music as good as the Mekons?
Best British band of the last 50 years?
I'm probably biased but, almost certainly, yes.
September 22, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Now playing:
Are there any other bands who, half a century after their inception, are still releasing music as good as the Mekons?
Best British band of the last 50 years?
I'm probably biased but, almost certainly, yes.
Are there any other bands who, half a century after their inception, are still releasing music as good as the Mekons?
Best British band of the last 50 years?
I'm probably biased but, almost certainly, yes.
Smash Hits (of course), 1982.
September 22, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Smash Hits (of course), 1982.