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March 30, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Vinnie Colaiuta and Mark Isham: Hard Candy
Vinnie Colaiuta and Mark Isham Hard Candy A-Tone Recordings, an imprint of Extreme Music Vinnie Colaiuta is a master session drummer – from Sting to Herbie Hancock via Frank Zappa and Joni Mitchell – there’s almost no chance you’ve never heard his work. He’s playing those sizzling hi-hats on the them tune to the TV […]Archive
March 3, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast # 248: Nadia Freeman (Miss Leading)
Welcome to Sweetman Podcast. It’s 2021. But I started this year with conversations recorded at the very end of 2020. Now we’re into fresh conversations recorded in 2021. And this is episode 248 of Sweetman Podcast with support from our sponsors – T Leaf T and Yeastie Boys Now – as you probably know, as […]Archive
September 5, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
M. Geddes Gengras: I Am The Last of That Green and Warm-Hued World
M. Geddes Gengras I Am The Last of That Green and Warm-Hued World Hausu Mountain As has so often been the case across, particularly, the last half decade I turn to ambient music as conciliatory device; a balm. The tonic. Its often distinct ‘uneasy listening’ aspects helping to calm, to galvanise, and if not to […]Archive
March 27, 2019 by Simon Sweetman
Vangelis: Nocturne – The Piano Album
Vangelis Nocturne: The Piano Album Decca The best textural work in music springs from – or works in support of – great melodies. Greek composer Vangelis has been at the forefront of great textural synth work with his incredible soundtracks (Blade Runner, Chariots of Fire, 1492: Conquest of Paradise) and non-soundtrack work too. But for every indelible melody – and we need […]Archive
October 28, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 97: The Associates – “Sulk”
This one totally passed me by – I mean, obviously, I’m including it here on this list…but I mean I’d never really been aware of The Associates at all. As far as I can tell. I certainly didn’t even know about the album Sulk. And look, I like synth-pop as much as the next person…provided […]Archive
September 16, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 88: Soft Cell – “Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret”
I think the theme for any of the albums I hear for the first time in this challenge across the years 1980-84 is going to be that I know about the artist, even quite like the artist, but given my age I’m familiar with the radio hits and I only ever explored further by following […]Archive
September 10, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
The 1001 Albums Challenge # 86: Heaven 17 – “Penthouse and Pavement”
Another example of why this challenge has been good for me. I know of Heaven 17 of course – I even know Temptation very well and a few others. But I have never listened to a Heaven 17 album, at least not knowingly; at least not until I finally sat down with Penthouse and Pavement […]Archive
August 19, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Tom Rogerson with Brian Eno: Finding Shore
Tom Rogerson with Brian Eno Finding Shore Dead Oceans Tom Rogerson is from the British experimental rock trio Three Trapped Tigers. Where, in that context he was vocalist and keyboardist here he submits his piano offerings – with some synths and electronic ideas – to ambient-music’s overlord Brian Eno. It’s collaboration in that Mercurical Eno […]Archive
February 22, 2018 by Simon Sweetman
Sebastien Tellier: A Girl Is A Gun (Music From The Original Series)
Sebastien Tellier A Girl Is A Gun (Music From The Original Series) Record Makers I have no idea about the TV series – but I’ll give it a chance now that I’ve heard its soundtrack. I’d listen to any movie or TV soundtrack by the prolific and multi-talented Sebastien Tellier. He sings in English, French and Italian, […]Archive
September 24, 2017 by Simon Sweetman
Tour Announcement: Future Islands To Play Two NZ Shows (Dec, 2017)
Future Islands will play two New Zealand shows, December 2017. And it’ll be a first-time visit to Wellington. Yes, there was a certain viral hit of a song/video/performance – but the Baltimore-based synthpop combo has a five-album strong discography, with many calling their latest, The Far Field their best. Info below for the shows – December 14 […]Archive
December 30, 2016 by Simon Sweetman