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April 10, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 415
Eddy Grant, Gimme Hope Jo’Anna [Single] (1988) I remember this song – and a few others – so well from my childhood. It was (and is) all at once terrific and fucking annoying. I remember, sometime back, a very decent compilation turned up for me to review. And I remembered how much I had really […]Archive
April 6, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 110 – Jeremy Taylor of Slow Boat Records talks Record Store Day
Welcome to episode 110 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. This one is a chat with a person I’ve talked to previously. You may remember episode 69 was a long conversation with Jeremy Taylor. He’s been a food-blogger, a rugby writer, musician, RNZ music reviewer – he wears many […]Archive
March 22, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast: Episode 108 – James Buttery
Welcome to episode 108 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T, Yeastie Boys and Le Petite Chocolat. Here’s a chat with a guy called James Buttery. He’s a record collector. He’s the co-host of a brand new podcast called The Good, The Bad & The LP. He’s also the host of a YouTube channel where he […]Archive
March 22, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Record Store Day 2018: Slow Boat Records
April means Record Store Day and this year it’s Saturday, April 21. Our friends at Slow Boat Records always put on a terrific day with instores and the very best of the Limited Edition Record Store Day-only vinyl reissues and special releases. In previous years they’ve hosted Neil Finn, Tami Neilson, Dave Dobbyn, Anika Moa, and others. They’ve opened up […]Archive
March 4, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: A 40th Birthday DJ Set
The other month I was off down south to celebrate a mate’s birthday and to be the DJ’er on the night. Well, playing music at 40ths is something that has happened to me across the last few years (funnily enough). It’s a chance to play some old favourites but to also be open to some […]Archive
March 3, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 429
The Robert Cray Band, Don’t Be Afraid Of The Dark (1988) I have fond memories of discovering Robert Cray, all wrapped up with my childhood and moving into my early teen years. My mum bought Bad Influence on what I’m sure was a whim; I don’t reckon any of us knew anything about him until […]Archive
March 2, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Five Songs For Friday: 25 – In Celebration of the Return of The Breeders
The Breeders – such a great band, such fun. Always the right time to hear them, always good to listen to. I loved the Pixies, but I don’t feel their music has aged all that well. I love the side-projects – and related acts. Belly, Throwing Muses, Kelley Deal 6000, The Amps. So many good […]Archive
February 20, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The Vinyl Countdown # 432
John Denver, John Denver’s Greatest Hits (1972) A standup argument with my dad one day, telling him how much I love that Joe Walsh song Rocky Mountain Way and he’s all, “Nah, that’s John Denver” and I say, “No. That’s Rocky Mountain High” and he says, “Whatever!” In a way that suggests he just wants […]Archive
February 20, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Poem: Modern Life Is Rubbish
I took some records in to trade. Had to make bank. Had to pay for the cleaner to come to free the house of dust. Can’t have dust. It’s not good to have dust in the house; not good for the recor… oh! You can support Off The Tracks via PressPatronArchive
February 18, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
DJ Setlist: Andy’s 40th, Verandah Bar, Saturday, February 17, 2018
Down to Christchurch overnight for a good mate’s 40th – and was doing the DJing too… A lot of 1980s and 1990s things, bit all over the shop, trying to find the various sweet spots… Hmm, here it is:Archive
January 10, 2018 by Simon Sweetman