Kingston University Stylophone Orchestra - Stylophonika

What the world needs right now is more music made with stylophones.

This is excellent, well worth checking out - a selection of covers (Bowie, Vangelis, Eno and Jarre) and originals.

Everything Must Go Mug

25 year ago I saw Manic Street Preachers live and I bought this mug, with John Paul Sartre's existential "Hell Is Other People" quote on it.

It's served me well, but one too many accidental visits to the dishwasher has left it in this state. This may be it's final cup of tea, after which it will fulfil its final destiny: "Everything Must Go"

The Human League on the Phone

Manchester Arena 

10/12/21

7" Singles - F

From Joshua Falken (Kieran Hebden's War Games referencing alter ego - for one single anyway) to The Futureheads doing a capella cover versions.

Two artists sharing top place for most singles this time. FGTH and John Foxx.

Warm Digits on the Phone

Yes Basement, Manchester

24/11/21

7" Singles - E

Starting with the brilliant "The SAS And The Glam That Goes With It" by Earl Brutus (great sleeve too) and ending with the Brian Eno goes dance single "Fractal Zoom" (including a Moby remix).

Although not known as a singles artist Eno takes the top spot for most 7" singles starting with E.

Working Men's Club on the Phone

The Ritz, Manchester

12/11/21