21 October 2026
Erick Lee Purkhiser aka Lux Interior (October 21, 1946 – February 4, 2009) would have
turned 80 today. He and his future wife, Kristy Marlana Wallace aka Poison Ivy (73 now), formed The Cramps in 1976. They were married for 37 years.
Image on top: Cover of their ‘Off The Bone’ album.
19 October 2026
Metallica’s voice/guitarist James Hetfield stated during a concert
at the Sphere in Las Vegas last week that “Metallica is not there to
influence the audience with nonsense, but for “love, energy, and
heavy music.”
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters reacted, loud and clear.
16 October 2026
Oops.
The Pet Shop Boys released a new album last week, named ‘A Man from the Future’.
It’s an electronic/orchestral/concept one that follows the life of English mathematician
and logician Alan Turing (1912-1954) and his legacy. It’s a collaboration with Turing biographer Andrew Hodges. The record is credited to Tennant/Lowe/Hodges.
Sorry, but I can’t find a ‘Billie Jean‘ here neither, Neil.
Photo on top: from cover of TPS album ‘Nonetheless‘.
10 October 2026
Safety first.
The Scottish guitar pop vets just released their
new, 13th album, called Do Not Dare To Dream.
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7 October 2026
John Mellencamp was born in Seymour, Indiana on 7 October 1951. Happy 75!
1 October 2026
Photo by Turn Up The Volume – Antwerp, Belgium, 28 June 2026
These charming young men.
Johnny Marr releases his new album ‘Age Of Everything’
this Friday, October 2nd. Hear single ‘It’s Time‘ here.
Full NME interview with Marr right here.
28 September 2026
Paul Banks in the middle
Always Interpol.
A month ago they released their commendable 8th album ‘This Mirros Weighs A Ton.’
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25 September 2026
Bek David Campbell aka Beck released his new
sensitive album ‘Ride Lonesome‘ last week.
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Full NME interview here.
23 September 2026
The Boss was born in Long Branch, New Jersey on 23 September 1949. Happy 77!
Image on top: Cover of his ‘Letter To You’ album.
21 September 2026
Press photo
Greg takes good care of his teeth.
The Afghan Whigs who celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band
this year have released their new full-length ‘Soft Control’ last month.