Shindig!
Issue 179
Features: Antoine: The unlikely origins of France's original beatnik pop star. 20 Questions: Peter Hammill: As Van der Graaf Generator approaches 60 while continuing to attract new listeners, we're granted an audience with its sagacious leader. New Town Cinema: How futurism, optimism and redevelopment. nick nicely: The DIY recording enigma who pioneered wonky psych and dance music. The Jetset: Mod-pop, matching trousers and non-existent TV shows from early '80s north London. Street: Genre-hopping folk-rock from NYC's '60s coffee-house scene. David Bowie: As a cache of unheard 1965 Bowie recordings is released for the first time, we take a deep dive into the then-Davie Jones' first series of changes. Regulars Thoughts & Words: Your letters, tweets and emails. Shindiggin' What's hot on the Shindig! turntable. Subscribers' Prize Draw: Subscribe now, and you could win World Countdown Vols 1 & 2. It's A Happening Thing: Allah-Las, Josefin Öhrn, Sairie, Sharp Pins, Dungen, Dr & The Medics, Biita Houdei, Nina Winder-Lind, Malcolm Catto, Julez & The Rollerz, Quiet Sun. Family Album: Neil Ardley's influential jazz opus Kaleidoscope Of Rainbows. Deep Cuts: The race for space! Songbook: Traffic spread 'Medicated Goo'. Reviews: The best in reissues, new releases, books and live shows. Prize Crossword: Win a copy of Clear Light's self-titled 1967 gem. Vinyl Art: Bob James & Earl Klugh strike a light on One On One. Vinyl Clicks: Automatic Fine Tuning (AFT)'s 1976 instrumental prog monster.