In 1986 Crass released the compiltion Best Before 1984. It contained an essay by Penny Rimbaud. Read it here!
Apr 20 2026
Prince 11 years old – interview
In April 2022 images were published of an 11 year old Prince, who was interviewed near his school. Beautiful snapshot!
Apr 18 2026
The Doors – The Very Best Of The Doors – Liner notes
In 1985 The Best Of The Doors was released, a perfect introduction to the music of The Doors. It also contained liner notes. Read them here!
Mar 10 2026
Underworld – Second Toughest In The Infants – Reissue liner notes
In 2015 Underworld’s Second Toughest In The Infants was re-released, with extra music and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Feb 24 2026
Brian Eno – David Byrne: www.bush-of-ghosts.com
In 2006 the Eno/Byrne 1981 album My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts was re-released. A true website was launched as well!
Jan 22 2026
David Bowie – The major 1976 interviews
In 1975/1976 David Bowie’s addiction was at an all-time high. He decided to give 2 major interviews. Not the best of his ideas.
Dec 15 2025
Parliament – Mothership Connection – Reissue liner notes
In 2003 Parliament’s Mothership Connection was re-released, with extra music and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Dec 13 2025
Ebony December 2015, the final Prince interview?
The story of the Prince interview that was online for one day only. Read the full lost interview here!
Oct 24 2025
Roxy Music – Siren – The reviews
The fifth Roxy Music album Siren was (reasonably) well received in the British, American and Dutch press. Some samples!
Aug 29 2025
The Cure – The Head On The Door – Reissue liner notes
In 2006 The Cure’s The Head On The Door was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Aug 16 2025
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Freaky Styley – “Wanted” ad campaign
EMI America developed a “Wanted” ad campaign to promote the Red Hot Chili Peppers album Freaky Styley. See the full campaign here!
Aug 15 2025
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Freaky Styley – Reissue liner notes
In 2003 Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Freaky Styley was re-released, with extra songs and beautifully written liner notes. Read them here!
Jun 19 2025
Neil Young – Tonight’s The Night – Extras
The full liner notes, inlays and insert texts off the Neil Young album Tonight’s The Night!
Jun 18 2025
Neil Young – ROXY Tonight’s The Night Live
In 2018 Neil Young (finally) released live recordings of the September 1973 Roxy shows where he played 6 Tonight’s The Night shows in 3 days.
May 22 2025
Brigitte Bond: the story of the “Beat girl”
The “Beat girl” logo is based on a 1964 picture. The story of the twisting Brigitte Bond can be read here!
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