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January 30, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Judd Apatow (ed): It’s Garry Shandling’s Book
It’s Garry Shandling’s Book Judd Apatow (ed) Random House Judd Apatow is the editor here, he pulls together the various strands to make this book for and of Garry Shandling based on Shandling’s journals and papers; there are photographs and various reminiscences from comedian colleagues to fill it out. Judd’s voice is there – and […]Archive
January 21, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Iggy Pop: ‘Til Wrong Feels Right – Lyrics and More
‘Til Wrong Feels Right: Lyrics and More Iggy Pop Clarkson Potter This new volume of Iggy Pop’s lyrics updates the previous collection (which went up to 1999, documenting the first 30 years of his work). Here now we go up to his most recent album – two further decades.Archive
January 3, 2020 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 201: Mary Macpherson
Welcome to episode 201 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved […]Archive
December 18, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Gigs I Saw in 2019
I probably saw fewer gigs – and reviewed fewer gigs – in 2019 than any other year. That’s kinda nice. I also paid for a few shows too; more than other years. That’s also nice – liberating…although I’m so conditioned to writing a review to process the show that I still turn out the reviews […]Archive
December 16, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 198
Linda Ronstadt, Blue Bayou / Old Paint [Single] (1977) It seems Linda Ronstadt is coming into view again – after being a 70s superstar. I love the best of her work and loved her memoir from a few years ago. Honest. Refreshing. Whether she was out front as the legitimate star or working in the […]Archive
December 12, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Jenny Slate: Little Weirds
Little Weirds Jenny Slate Little, Brown and Company Jenny Slate’s had a busy year of recalibration – a Netflix special of so-so comedy mixed with her charming kookiness and some deep-cut home videos to soften the blow of mistimed punchlines. And now this book of “essays” – and the accompanying promotional book-tour. A few bit-part […]Archive
November 26, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 195: Linda Burgess
Welcome to episode 195 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved […]Archive
November 20, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 194: Fergus Barrowman
Welcome to episode 194 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and La Petite Chocolat. Now – as you probably know, as well as the usual platforms (this site, soundcloud, iTunes/Apple) you can now get to Sweetman Podcast on Spotify – follow it there and have it saved […]Archive
November 19, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Lindy West: The Witches Are Coming
The Witches Are Coming Lindy West Hachette Books/Allen & Unwin When I’ve read Lindy West’s work (Jezebel, The Guardian, NY Times) I’ve enjoyed it. I haven’t followed her as fanatically as many but I started – and must get back to finishing – her memoir Shrill and I look forward to seeing the TV show […]Archive
November 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Prince with Dan Piepenbring: The Beautiful Ones
The Beautiful Ones Prince w/ Dan Piepenbring Spiegel & Grau / Penguin Random House A great many thoughts filled my head as I sat with what I’ve been told is Prince’s memoir but what is actually little more than a cash-grabbing scrapbook. It’s artfully designed, beautiful really, down to the purple ribbon bookmark – as […]Archive
November 3, 2019 by Simon Sweetman