Back in 2001, Paris had a very different rhythm. Most white-collar workers, myself included, stayed in the office until 10 … More
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From Goth to Synth: With Depeche Mode, It’s a Question of Time
When I was a teenager in the ’80s, there were three main “music clubs” at school: one for The Cure … More
ChatGPT Analysing My Record Collection
Funny, ChatGPT analyzing my record collection, sorting out my 6 main genres, sounds about right! If you wonder why ChatGPT … More
June 1991 – Shoegaze & Postpunk Heroes
June 1991, Les Inrockuptibles made the unexpected choice of putting Bill Pritchard on the cover. Fair enough. But inside, there … More
Have a Nice Life – A Band Revealed
I still remember the first time I heard Have a Nice Life. It wasn’t through a playlist or a recommendation, … More
The Jesus & Mary Chain T-shirt… Now at H&M??
The Jesus & Mary Chain’s cult/post-punk/dark goth album “Automatic” and The Cure’s “Faith” are now available as T-shirts at H&M … More
Les Inrockuptibles Magazine – A Rock “Unesco Heritage”?
34 years ago, I was 18 years old. But more importantly, I held in my hands for the first time … More
Chapterhouse – The Lost Tapes
Unbelievable. Absolutely mind-blowing. How is it even possible that Chapterhouse has finally released full albums of rarities and unreleased tracks … More
Outbreak Festival, London, 2025
Just when I was about to give up on this year’s alternative rock festival poor lineups across Spain, France, Belgium, … More
Grauzone Goth and Post-Punk Festival
In The Hague (NL) winters are dark and cold, which is exactly what Grauzone Goth & Post-punk Festival is about, … More
