Pennyblackmusic: December 2024

Sukie Smith

Former Madam frontwoman Sukie Smith talks to John Clarkson about her debut solo album, 'The Glass Dress and a Ringing Bell'.

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Hello and welcome to the December edition of the Pennyblackmusic Magazine. 2024 has not been a good year. In May, while it was never life-threatening, I became badly ill, and we were forced for the first time in our twenty-six year history into taking an extended break at Pennyblack . At the end of August, my father also died. He had been sick for a long time, and, while we knew that he was terminally ill, it was still a lot to contend with that this massive, monumental figure in my life was suddenly gone. We made a low-key return in November after a four and-a half month absence, just ....more

Alan Edwards’s career in music PR spanned the glory days of rock and pop, and his memoir is a great read, says Nick Dent-Robinson

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In the first of a special, in-depth two-part interview, Steve Miles talks with legendary singer songwriter Peter Perrett about his new album, ‘The Cleansing,’ his life, his career, and why he doesn’t want to be resuscitated.

In part two of his interview with Peter Perrett, Stee Miles continus to look back with him over the journey of his life and work, and takes in his observations about Johnny Marr, Bob Dylan, his family and The Spanish Civil War.

Andrew Twambley takes photographs of indie band Blossoms at a show at the Victoria Warehouse in Manchester,

Amdrew Twambley takes photographs of glam rock superstar Suzi Quatro at a gig at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Amanda J. Window photographs The Libertines at The Albert Hall; in Manchester

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