Gutting news - Denise Johnson has died.
Monday, July 27, 2020
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Monday, July 20, 2020
New Order launch merchandise line celebrating iconic "True Faith" single
In celebration of the 33rd anniversary of New Order's "True Faith," the legendary band launched a line of merchandise inspired by the iconic single.
Several items are available including True Faith totes (white and black versions), True Faith mug, black embossed notebook,4 piece button set, plus other non-True Faith items including a knit hat and Substance tote.
The items are available to pre-order while they last from New Order's UK store and will be released on August 28th.
To celebrate it’s 33rd anniversary, we’ve added some True Faith inspired merch to our store.— New Order (@neworder) July 20, 2020
Shop here >> https://t.co/W3C9LLkgEX pic.twitter.com/GAC7HCJsTB
Q magazine, R.I.P.
Q magazine has folded. The legendary British magazine's final issue hits newsstands on July 28th.
The news was announced by Q's editor Ted Kessler, who shared the tragic news and posted a picture of the final issue. According to Kessler, the magazine had run a "lean" ship prior to the pandemic, however Covid19 financially wiped out Q for good.
View Kessler's post and scan of the farewell letter below.
Q was established in 1986 and had been publishing issues on a monthly basis.
R.I.P.
I have some bad news about @QMagazine. The issue that comes out on July 28 will be our last. The pandemic did for us and there was nothing more to it than that. I have attached our final cover and my editor’s letter for context.— Ted Kessler (@TedKessler1) July 20, 2020
On the plus side, we’re all available for work. pic.twitter.com/rm8qOcUBtB
Chris Cornell's cover of "Patience" issued to commemorate his birthday
A previously unreleased recording of Chris Cornell covering "Patience" was released today.
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Classic Alternative - Episode #165: Plots, Schemes, Intrigue
Classic Alternative - Episode #165: Plots, Schemes, Intrigue
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Swervedriver issuing previously unreleased edition of debut EP
Swervedriver announced plans to release the original version of their debut EP, Son Of Mustang Ford.
The Replacements issue expanded edition of 'Pleased To Meet Me'
The Replacements announced the release of an expanded deluxe edition Pleased To Meet Me.
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Masks celebrating The Stone Roses, Joy Division, The Verve, Echo & The Bunnymen, and more
Indie culture zine Songbyrd launched a line of masks celebrating iconic musical acts including Joy Division, The Stone Roses, The Jesus And Mary Chain, Echo & The Bunnymen, The Verve, Primal Scream, Oasis, and many, many more.
The neoprene masks are custom made, feature earloops, and are washable. Masks feature band logos, iconic artwork, lyrics, Noel Gallagher's legendary Liam diss ("a man with a fork in a world full of soup"), and tons more. Head here to check out the full line and order.
Sunday, July 12, 2020
Classic Alternative - Episode #164: A Rich Man's Folly
Classic Alternative - Episode #164: A Rich Man's Folly
Iggy Pop unveils "The Passenger" video
Iggy Pop unveiled the official video for "The Passenger" this week.