Keeping up with the latest weirdness. Hence, a good few days of reading.


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I had a feeling being Tiesday that the new issue of Wire would be out. Indeed, it is.
More strange and unusual musical journeys abound.


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Well, the rain did not stop. Rained all day.

However, I did pop into town and had a snack in my local pub, met Phil for a few drinks, and bought some provisions from Tescos.

At least, if it rains tomorrow I have the latest Wire magazine to read,


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Listening to some jazz right now, after finally completing a report I did from a visit yesterday. I am always excited when the next issue of Wire comes out, and yes, the September issue is out now.


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Final selection today - all that will eff with your mind.

Blanco Teta - Hoy.No

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Oxbow - Dead Ahead

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Eugene Robonson is back with his band and still sounding great. From their new album "Love's Holiday". He was on the cover of July's Wire magazine.

Maja Ratkje - Breathe

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Scandinavaina avant garde artist on Rune Grammofon.

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Some more musical bifurcations -
Some new some old.

Shirley Collins - Fare Thee Well My Dearest Dear

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I love this latest album by her, my fave Sussex based folk singer.

Monteverdi / Roberta Mameli - Madrigali guerrieri, et amorosi

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This totally intrigued me with a cover that looked like a Blue Note label classic. It works.

GLYST - Hedonist

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A superb collaboration -

Vieux Farka Touré & Khruangbin - Ali [Full Album]

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Tracklist:

01 Savanne 00:00
02 Lobbo 05:15
03 Diarabi 09:51
04 Tongo Barra 14:51
05 Tamalla 20:23
06 Mahine Me 26:19
07 Ali Hala Abada 29:00
08 Alakarra 34:08

ENJOY