Nik Turner: R.I.P
Standing on the runway waiting to take off … Continue reading Nik Turner: R.I.P
Category: Space Rock
Mugcosmic Stardead
Music to watch swirls by Continue reading Mugcosmic Stardead
You Shouldn’t Do That
More strangeness, than quarks and charm. Continue reading You Shouldn’t Do That
Quark Quark!
What noise do ducks make? almost. Continue reading Quark Quark!
1537 The Brave
In which our young hero goes somewhere else for a bit, then comes back. Continue reading 1537 The Brave
1537 vs. RSD 2018
The Boogaloo Guru says ‘drink me’. Continue reading 1537 vs. RSD 2018
Feeding Firenze
Lucca, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Castellina in Chianti … I think I’ve just been holidaying in one of the most … Continue reading Feeding Firenze
Kick-ass Haul
I popped out for a sandwich yesterday lunchtime* and accidentally ended up, after a 15 minute brisk walk, in a … Continue reading Kick-ass Haul
Don’t Be Afraid
Every so often, when I’m not fighting supervillains and the pressures of my secret identity grind me down, I like to … Continue reading Don’t Be Afraid
Martian Industrial Accident
Okay so we had space 1972-style yesterday, let’s give it some space in a 2015-stylee right now* with my all-time … Continue reading Martian Industrial Accident
Realms Beyond The Sun
Hawkwind Doremi Fasol Latido launched on an unsuspecting world, like all the BEST THINGS THAT HAVE EVER, AND WILL EVER … Continue reading Realms Beyond The Sun
White Hills Live: Islington Mill, Salford 09-04-15
NB: I know I start every live review I have ever penned by telling you how tired I am, so I’ll … Continue reading White Hills Live: Islington Mill, Salford 09-04-15
White Hills: An Interview
I love White Hills – you need to know that up front and deal with it. Fiercely independent, fiercely … Continue reading White Hills: An Interview
200 Feet Across
The camera shows us a darkened window in a grey metallic surface, strange ridges and indentations around it. It pulls … Continue reading 200 Feet Across
New Booty
Don’t tell Mrs 1537* but I had a bit of a splurge the other day. I went out at lunch … Continue reading New Booty
Mogwai, Mugstar, Forest Swords Live: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 24-10-14
Oww! My ears! I have been looking forward to this gig for ages, my favourite local space rockers and Mogwai, … Continue reading Mogwai, Mugstar, Forest Swords Live: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 24-10-14
Who’s Gonna Win The War
Lonely figures waiting, shadows on the hill Looking into valleys where everything is still Only death is lurking, the creeping … Continue reading Who’s Gonna Win The War
Limelight
It all started two years ago, a psychedelic friend of mine, mentioned over a lunchtime pint that there was a local … Continue reading Limelight
1537 vs. 2013
Well, welcome back to the Sundust Lounge in Vegas folks for the second annual 1537, umm, annual awards. As you … Continue reading 1537 vs. 2013
White Hills Live: The Deaf Institute, Manchester 21-10-13
So here I am, pissed off to hell after a fraught time locating the legendary station car park of Stockport*, wet through … Continue reading White Hills Live: The Deaf Institute, Manchester 21-10-13
Liverpool Psychedelic Festival: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 28-09-13
My head thrums, my feet smell and my hearing is several shades off normal and I only got in … … Continue reading Liverpool Psychedelic Festival: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 28-09-13
Liverpool Psychedelic Festival: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 27-09-13
My head thrums, my feet smell and my hearing is several shades off normal and I only got in 6 … Continue reading Liverpool Psychedelic Festival: Camp and Furnace, Liverpool 27-09-13
Too Tired To Post Blues
… must post …. got to post … WILL post … Coming to the end of a mentally draining week … Continue reading Too Tired To Post Blues
Time’s Running Out
Ladies and gentlemen let us raise a glass tonight to all those road warriors, Transit van dogs and rockers who play … Continue reading Time’s Running Out
Liverpool Psych Fest
My friend Will has just persuaded me to get a ticket for this: It’s all happening (in the 60’s sense … Continue reading Liverpool Psych Fest
I Talk To Planets Baby
My love affair with Monster Magnet began when I saw them as part of Metallica’s Big Day Out in 1998, … Continue reading I Talk To Planets Baby
1537 vs. RSD 2013
Okay, okay I know this is two days late, please know I’m not doing this to be a ghastly little … Continue reading 1537 vs. RSD 2013
White Hills Live: Blade Factory, Liverpool 13-04-13
I don’t get out to see many gigs these days, what with kids and generally being a bit of an … Continue reading White Hills Live: Blade Factory, Liverpool 13-04-13
Flying Is Trying Is Dying
In case of Sonic Attack on your district, follow these rules: If you are making love it is imperative to … Continue reading Flying Is Trying Is Dying
Upon Arrival
A recent love this one, White Hills H-p1 from 2010, promoted here because I’ve got tickets to see them in Liverpool … Continue reading Upon Arrival