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Pennyblackmusic
Our writers and photographers reveal their albums of the year for 2024.
Pennyblackmusic
We reveal the winner of our Book of the Year Award for 2024 and the runners-up.
Vinyl Stories
In his regular Vinyl Stories column Dave Goodwin talks to three of our writers about their favourite vinyl purchases of 2024,
Tommy Mottola
Lisa Torem examines record label executive Tommy Mottola's new memoir 'A New America: How Music Reshaped The Culture and Future of a Nation and Redefined My Life ' about his role in the rise of Latin American music.
Cher
In 'Raging Pages' guest reviewer Nick Dent-Robinson enjoys Cher’s memoir which tells of her difficult upbringing and marriage to and early success with Sonny Bono.
Peter Perrett
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.
Peter Perrett
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.
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
In his 'In Dreams Begin Responsibilities' column Steve Miles makes a journey into the past and the future with Tom Robinson,
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
Steve Miles discusses the newly-published biography of Josef K and writes about the struggles of the urge to be creative.
XTC
In the second of a two part ‘Discography Hagiography’, our series in which we provide a disc-by-disc evolution of music’s greats, Tommy Gunnarsson reflects on the latter part of XTC.'s career,
Melanie
In 'Ten Songs That Made Me Love...' Malcolm Carter reflects on his ten favourite songs by 60's folk singer Melanie.
Depeche Mode
In 'Ten Songs That Made Me :Love' Cila Warncke reflects on ten of her favourite songs by Depeche Mode that explore issues of faith and devotion.
Joy Division
In ‘Vinyl Stories’ Dave Goodwin writes of the kaleidoscopic music culture of Britain in 1980, of discovering Joy Division and the continued impact of him of ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ all these years on.
70s Chicagoland Rock Concerts
In her 'Raging Pages' book column Lisa Torem examines a new photo book on 1970's Chicago rock concerts from photographer Jim Summaria and writer Mark Plotnik
Fallen Leaves
In his film column Not Hollywood' Maarten Schiethart reflects on Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki's absurdist romantic comedy 'Fallen Leaves'.
XTC
In the first of a two part ‘Discography Hagiography’, our series in which we provide a disc-by-disc evolution of music’s greats, Tommy Gunnarsson reflects on the early career of XTC.
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities
In his ''In Dreams Begin Responsibilities' column Steve Miles talks to former Public Image lLd bassist, solo artist and practising Buddhist about his top tips for being happy.
Repomen
John Clarkson writes about his ten favourite songs by ReopMen, who were Sheffield's longest-serving indie band.
Funeral Choices
In Vinyl Stories Dave Goodwin takes a morbid but jovial look at various of his friends choice of songs for their funerals.
Byrds
In her 'Raging Pages' book column Lisa Torem reflects on Andy McArthur's new book 'The Byrds: Every Album, Every Song'.