Spring 2015 Mix

As far as I'm concerned it's spring. To celebrate the arrival of a little bit more sun in our lives, enjoy this little mix of tunes that kept me going through the gloom (and don't forget, if you like it, click through for a few older mixes).

Spring 2015 Mix by Christopher Budd on Mixcloud

Shindig! No.45

A deeply great issue this time out, full of Mad Alchemists, Moody Blues, Pretty Things and Brian Auger! I'm in there dropping a bunch of slightly grumpy reviews and an utterly simple Vinyl Art column. You know where to go.

Shindig! No.44

Every issue of Shindig! Magazine is an education, and this one is no exception. Alongside a wealth of informative stuff, you can find my 'Vinyl Art' column which this issue concerns Heavy Water, Kurmaraja The Cosmic Turtle and a Carmelite nun. I also get to review Cream, Dave Davies, and others. Lucky me. And lucky you!

MediaMagazine/BFI Sci-Fi Special

I was very pleased to be able to contribute to the MediaMagazine/BFI special again this year. Tying in with the BFI's science fiction season, it's a great read and takes in a few subjects close to my heart, including a look at sci-fi film poster art and an appreciation of Tarkovsky's Solaris.

For my own part, I'm rattling on about Alex North's rejected score for 2001: A Space Odyssey. Great fun. Get it here - for free!

Shindig! 43

Another great issue of Shindig! magazine hits your newsagents this week. You'll find me on the review pages as ever, and in the Vinyl Art column playing with my volvelle. There's also a great fun Q&A with Jonny Trunk. Snap it up!

Dorothy Moskowitz in Shindig! 42

To coincide with Esoteric's new reissue of The United States of America's classic 1968 psychedelic electronic rock album, Shindig! magazine wanted a feature on the band—and I didn't hesitate to elbow my way in there.

I tracked down Dorothy Moskowitz and found her in fine form; smart, witty, and tanticular (yes I had to look that one up) as she patiently and happily indulged my lengthy and obtuse questions. It was a real pleasure to talk to her.

You can read her reminiscences of her time with the amazing USA in the 'LA Special' issue of Shindig! No.42, which is out today and contains a wealth of other great stuff to boot.

¡Mezcla Irregular Tres!

Oh look it's autumn already. I shortchanged you a bit last time so here's a whole hour of the music which kept my boat afloat all summer long.

¡Mezcla Irregular Tres! by Christopher Budd on Mixcloud