Interviews
Imperial Wax Following the death of The Fall’s legendary frontman Mark E. Smith last year the final, longest serving line up to back him have re-grouped to form new outfit Imperial Wax. Denzil Watson talks to them about their acclaimed debut LP 'Gastwerk Saboteurs' and future plans.
Imperial Wax John Otway Joe Gideon Cathode Ray Andrew Ridgeley Friends Again Bitter Springs Martin and Shirlie Kemp Alice Hubble Brian Downey Allan Clarke Raincoats Hollywood Stars Spielbergs Nine Below Zero Michael Dorf	John Otway Joe Gideon Cathode Ray Andrew Ridgeley Friends Again Bitter Springs

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Profiles

Go Betweens: G Stands for Go-Betweens Volume 2 The second instalment of the Go-Betweens anthology series is finally here, and Tommy Gunnarsson delves into a vast content of demo and live recordings, but also enjoys the band’s final three albums in their remastered glory.

Go Betweens: G Stands for Go-Betweens Volume 2 Cliff Richard and The Shadows: The Birth of British Pop/Rock Chills: The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps Fairport's Cropredy Convention: Profile Sunshine of Your Life: A Concert for Jack Bruce

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Live Reviews

Ride: Ritz, Manchester, 12/12/2019 On the final tour date in support of acclaimed new LP ‘This Is Not A Safe Place’ shoegaze legends Ride turn in a storming set on Election Night at a sold-out Ritz in Manchester. Richard Lewis reviews.

Ride: Ritz, Manchester, 12/12/2019 Libertines: Photoscapes 1 Libertines: Photoscapes 2 16 Tambourines: : 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool. 09/11/2019 Happy Mondays: Mountford Hall, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, 6/12/2019 Courteeners: (With Miles Kane), Manchester Arena, Manchester, 16/12/2019 Toy: Band on the Wall, Manchester, 9/11/2019 38 Special: Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, 22/11/2019 Tom Keifer/LA Guns: Libbey Bowl, Ojai, California, 24/8/2019 From The Jam: Photoscapes Eluveitie: Photoscapes 1 Eluveitie: Photoscapes 2 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards: Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, 16/10/2019 Richard Hawley: Albert Hall, Manchester, 7/10/2019 Above Ground: Fonda Theatre, Los Angeles, 16/9/2019 Lulu: New Theatre, Oxford, 22/9/20!9

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Re View

Shed Seven: Going for Gold Richard Lewis examines Britpop act Shed Seven's Greatest Hits compilation 'Going for Gold', which, originally released in 1999, has just been reissued in a new double CD edition with additional studio sessions and live tracks.

Shed Seven: Going for Gold Phil Manzanera: Diamond Head Mercury Rev: All is Dream

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Features

Pennyblackmusic Writers and Photographers: Albums of the Year 2019 Our writers and photographers list their favourite albums and also their favourite gig of the year Pennyblackmusic Writers and Photographers Pennyblackmusic Writers and Photographers Pennyblackmusic Writers and Photographers Band Of Holy Joy

Pennyblackmusic Writers and Photographers: Albums of the Year 2019 Pennyblackmusic Writers and Photographers: Albums of the Decade 1 Pennyblackmusic Writers and Photographers: Albums of the Decade 2 Pennyblackmusic Writers and Photographers: Albums of the Decade 3 Band Of Holy Joy: (With Moon Under Water and Dream Maps), Water Rats, London, 17/1/2020 Christmas Special: Vinyl Stories Jann Wenner: Raging Pages

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Website of the Month: Dave Goodwin Images Our Website of the Month is Dave Goodwin Images, the photographic website of Pennyblackmusic writer and photographer Dave Goodwin

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