1537 The Brave
In which our young hero goes somewhere else for a bit, then comes back. Continue reading 1537 The Brave
Category: Space Rock
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
Heavy as Ship
Ufomammut Oro: Opus Primum was by far my favourite LP of 2012. In fact I’m going to go for broke … Continue reading Heavy as Ship