Real Life

 

When punk started in the mid 70's Manchester's Buzzcocks were one of the first that made the fusion of of punk and power pop for the blueprint of new wave. Their singer/songwriter Howard Devote left the band to form Magazine, that developed their sound and included art rock into their sound. Their debut album Real Life is a classic in this genre and had any ingredients of new music that should inspire a lot of bands after. This album was on very heavy rotation almost 50 years ago at my place and one of those reasons why I left many other music influences behind. A classic record that should be featured once again. 

Monday's Long Song

 Stars Planet Dust Me by Mountain Of One was one of the highlights from 2022. A very fine mixture of synth, cosmic pop and Balearic influenced album that was fully remixed last winter by Ricardo Villalobos. Now Surrender, a highlight from the album was released. This dub version shows what you can make out of sunny relaxed song when you lay a funky bass and a post-punk rhythm over the original. A wonderful mix and a great start into the second half of the year.