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January 16, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Mike Edison: Sympathy For The Drummer – Why Charlie Watts Matters
Sympathy For The Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters Mike Edison Backbeat Most people know that Charlie Watts matters – most people that would read a book about how Charlie Watts matters would already know I reckon…hell, I already wrote my own piece arguing much the same ages ago – but that didn’t stop me lapping […]Archive
January 13, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sleaford Mods: All That Glue
Sleaford Mods All That Glue Rough Trade Granted, I was a little slow to the party with Sleaford Mods. I heard a few tracks and thought they were clever, biting, funny – but I couldn’t commit to the albums. That changed with 2019’s Eton Alive which I instantly thought was brilliant. Something clicked. It arrived […]Archive
January 12, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Khatia Buniatishvili: Labyrinth
Khatia Buniatishvili Labyrinth Sony Classical By my count this is Khatia Buniastishvili’s eighth album for Sony Classical, her fifth solo piano recital – its title hinting at the twists and turns offered within, where previous records were often straight tributes to heroes (and strictly classical composers – Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Beethoven, Chopin) here she switches […]Archive
January 11, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Playlist: “It’s Been Five Years” David Bowie Tribute
I’ve done a few Bowie tribute DJ sets over the years, including when he was alive. But last weekend marked the fifth year since his passing – so I rolled out another five-hour DJ set. I’ve already shared the setlist but figured you might want to have a listen to these tunes in this order. Someone said […]Archive
January 10, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Blanck Mass: Calm With Horses (Original Score)
Blanck Mass Calm With Horses (Original Score) INVADA Records When not one half of the group Fuck Buttons, Benjamin John Power has been making music as Blanck Mass. I never gelled with group work but love his solo electronica pursuits. So I was pleased to hear it was him behind the score to the movie […]Archive
January 8, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sammy Hagar & The Circle: Lockdown 2020
Sammy Hagar & The Circle Lockdown 2020 Mailboat Records One of the worst things about lockdown – and I’ve had a telling off from a few musicians already – was the interminable live sessions; bedroom recordings of half-cocked covers. Earning income is one thing – some people needed the money, others were donating to charity, […]Archive
January 8, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Sweetman Podcast on Hiatus: Summer Holiday Break
I’ve loved doing Sweetman Podcast for the last five years. And I hope to keep it going. It earns absolutely nothing and I rely on the goodwill of an editor/producer friend and of course the time that guests are willing to offer. It takes plenty of my time too of course – so it’s labour […]Archive
January 7, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Kevin Keller: The Front Porch of Heaven
Kevin Keller The Front Porch of Heaven Kevin Keller Prod Kevin Keller’s “ambient chamber music” is the sort of balm I am always there for – and glad it’s there for me. For most of the last decade it’s been one of my absolute go-to genres. The figureheads for me – and for many – […]Archive
January 5, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
The KLF: Solid State Logik 1
The KLF Solid State Logik 1 KLF Communications Need proof 2021 is going to be a better year? A wee glimpse and glimmer arrived on New Year’s Day with sudden appearance of this singles collection to all streaming services and the news that The KLF was back in the business of actively promoting, er even acknowledging its musical catalogue… Rewind to […]Archive
January 4, 2021 by Simon Sweetman
Todd Rundgren: A Wizard A True Star…Live!
Todd Rundgren A Wizard A True Star…Live! Purple Pyramid Music / Cleopatra Records Todd Rundgren – the maverick. Producer and one-man-band wunderkind! There’s so much to admire, from songwriter and singer to multi-instrumentalist, he goes above and beyond mere musicianship to being some sort of spiritual conduit for the full gamut of power-pop. But one […]Archive
January 4, 2021 by Simon Sweetman