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Alex Fergusson (founding member of Alternative TV/Psychic TV) interview to accompany his new album Demons. shorturl.at/VdN6J

Out now! VA 'Salò, or The 120 Days Of Sodom' O.S.T. CD / Ltd 500 'Blood Red' LP (sold out) First time on any format for the soundtrack to Pier Paolo Pasolini's controversial 1975 vision of the Marquis De Sade's book. Graphic artwork (as to be expected). coldspring.co.uk/csr362cd

2025 in review: Nocturnal Emissions / Nigel Ayers - Reports of Debris "tracing a four-decade journey from confrontational noise through rhythm-driven and arcane phases into electroacoustic composition, and finally spoken word and electronic sound." tiny.cc/y54x001

2025 in review: Michael Cashmore-The Ninth Circle Beyond The Sun "a flow of 10 parts blending piano, synths with elements of ambient, classical and cosmic ...cinematic, infused with that innate feeling of sadness and hope that characterises his work" tiny.cc/x54x001

2025 in review: Michael Begg - Lulu and the Blacks "former Human Greed member,... a collection of music that feels intimate and introspective, lit by memory and beauty delivered with a disarming tenderness." tiny.cc/v54x001

Cultural Amnesia-Did You Hear The Music “a recent reissue placed the group within the broader Coil-adjacent orbit, but...Cultural Amnesia, once an integral part of the early '80s cassette culture, remain idiosyncratic, cerebral and still able to surprise" tiny.cc/t54x001

2025 in review: Thighpaulsandra-Acid & Ecstasy I don't do favourites but if I did… "aaudacious, expansive, and overwhelming. It occupies a unique space where avant-garde experimentation, prog-rock grandiosity, and melodic pop converge… quite the trip" tiny.cc/s54x001

2025 in review: Naevus - Raise Your Puppet "There has always been a strong influence from the more artful end of post-punk - particularly Wire and Magazine - in the Naevus sound, and that influence comes to the forefront on several tracks." tiny.cc/r54x001

2025 in review: Psychic TV - A Prayer For Derek Jarman “A Prayer For Derek Jarman compiles the soundtracks composed by Psychic TV to accompany the videos and films of Derek Jarman. Derek Jarman and Genesis P-Orridge shared a long-lasting friendship..…" tiny.cc/n54x001

2025 in review: Michael Begg - WITNESS. Ambient Chamber Works 2020-24 "This is a remarkable album - rooted in data - that raises awareness of climate change and the ongoing environmental crisis" tiny.cc/o54x001

2025 in review: The Mary Column-Very Sparrow " deeply personal songs that evoke the sound and spirit of Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Hüsker Dü, Lemonheads, where Mellin lays his heart bare...album revolves around the splendour of love and the ache of loss" tiny.cc/p54x001

Alternative TV - Direct Action “...this expanded CD edition of Alternative TV’s most recent album - originally released on vinyl - is as the Sniffin’ Glue site states intended to “set fire to the ‘punk’ label that the band still seemed to be saddled with.” tiny.cc/l54x001

2025 in review: Little Annie – With With is a collection of collaborations featuring Marc Almond, Coil, Kid Congo Powers, Larsen, Swans plus tracks from her work with Baby Dee (feat Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy) and Paul Wallfisch. tiny.cc/f64x001

2025 in review: Michael Cashmore-The Snow Abides Completely/Until The End of Vibration “... two very different albums from a singular musician: one expressed through melody, the other intent on eliciting change through intensity, brutality and beauty...” tiny.cc/k54x001

2025 in review: 400 Lonely Things - Children of Eidolon "...esteemed sound artist Lawrence English has curated a selection of tracks ..unique music...sitting on the threshold between drone and melody, haunted by the ghosts of the past...." tiny.cc/g54x001

2025 in review: Reverse Image - Towards the Nocturnal Sun "... a sophisticated and complex instrumental album pitched somewhere between sound art and abstract electronics created using analogue and digital equipment..." tiny.cc/c54x001

So sad to hear of Dave Ball’s passing. A true electronic pioneer - from Soft Cell & The Grid to countless collaborations and remixes. His solo album In Strict Tempo has always been a favourite of mine. Listening now to Electronic Boy. He will be sorely missed.

New interview: 400 Lonely Things Exploring the origins of the group and the sense of loss and loneliness that permeates their haunting, experimental ambient music tiny.cc/9e0u001

Surfacing after an amazing time in Hull. Huge thanks to everyone who came to the launch of INCOGNITO & the brilliant team @humberstgallery & @AbsCultured Gallery opening times Wed 10:30-Thurs 12-7 / Fri–Sun 10:30-5pm. Check out the wonderful unthinkablefilmfestival.com

In stock: COIL 'Black Sun' Slipmat. Ltd slipmat on quality felt, featuring the classic 'black sun' logo, used by Coil. Features text around the outer edge "When You Listen To Coil Do You Think Of Music?". Please note this item ships in 12" packaging. coldspring.co.uk/coil-slipmat