The one and only time I saw Talk Talk perform was in 1984, as a warm-up for the Psychedelic Furs. We did not know at the time that Mark Hollis and his band had already left behind their affection for synth-pop, that they were about to write a brand new rock and roll chapter with … Continue reading Mark Hollis 1955-2019
Category: RIP
Holger Czukay
Like many people, I learned about Holger Czukay’s passing on Twitter. A fan posted a link to his collaboration with David Sylvian, Flux & Mutability. It’s a long-time favourite. My original vinyl pressing is still in good condition, and by coincidence, I had pulled it for a listen on Friday. Seeing the album cover in a … Continue reading Holger Czukay
Remembering Matt Shoemaker
A few days ago, I learned the unthinkable, heartbreaking news that Matt Shoemaker has passed away. It hardly seems possible. Matt's sound art is some of the most singular, carefully arranged, densely layered and hauntingly beautiful work one is likely to find in this realm. Most anyone who knows me has heard me talk at … Continue reading Remembering Matt Shoemaker
RIP Ikutaro Kakehashi
As someone whose love of music took root in the early 1980s, I’ve always had a weakness for analogue synthesizers. Musically, they’re unlike anything that came before or after. And my goodness they’ve been put to good use. Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, Afrika Bambaataa, Cabaret Voltaire, Yazoo – a big part of what made them and … Continue reading RIP Ikutaro Kakehashi
