Down Under And Out
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Oct 12, 2012
My thanks to Owen Keenan for passing on the news that The Church's Steve Kilbey is quitting the band because of issues around royalties.  

Toop Harps On
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Oct 12, 2012
Jamie Muir gets an honourable mention in David Toop's review of avant-harpist Rhodri Davies' recent gig.

Ex-Stick Man's Support Act
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Oct 10, 2012
Michael Bernier, a founder member of Stick Men is wanting folks to buy his very fine solo album, Leviathan. Not just because he thinks it’s worthy (it is) but because he could some help at the moment.

Michael writes "After a few major life threatening seizures recently, a CT scan revealed a "growth" on my brain that should not be there. This afternoon I am having an MRI to determine just exactly what it is. I don’t expect charity or donations to pay for the ever increasing medical costs of just these diagnostics (or what may follow)...but I am posting a link to my album "Leviathan" in hopes that with enough sales of this digital download, my family can manage through this little speedbump of sorts. Wish me luck this afternoon....many hugs and thanks in advance."

Radio Threep
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Oct 10, 2012
My thanks to Andrew John for letting me know that Robert Fripp's Orchestral Soundscapes will be on BBC Radio 3's Late Junction programme tonight. 

Mister Stormy's Monday Selection
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Oct 8, 2012
Here's a bit of a belter: Level Six - a full track previously been unreleased from the 2001 writing sessions 

Is Spotify Broken?
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Mon., Oct 8, 2012
Well fancy that. There's some speculation that Spotify's numbers don't add up. 

Stick Men Track Available
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Fri., Oct 5, 2012
You can hear and download a track by Stick Men from their forthcoming album right here. 

When In Doubt, Roll!
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Oct 4, 2012
Bill Bruford’s long out of print book is now available again to have, hold and generally fondle to within in of its life. You can find out more about the book at Bill’s site and the publisher, Foruli Classics - where you can also find out about how to get a personalised edition inscribed by Bill himself. However you’ll need to get your skates on if you want a signed copy as it’s last orders by October 15th. You can also take a sneaky peek at the book here (US customers) and here (UK and European).

Crimson Chronicles
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Thu., Oct 4, 2012
Tony Levin's Crimson Chronicles for iPad is available to buy and download to your iPad right now. Check out the promo here and details on how to order. Meanwhile, Tony is currently treading the boards with Peter Gabriel as you can see over on Tony's website. 

In Case You Missed It Dept.
:: Posted by Sid Smith on Wed., Oct 3, 2012
Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox were one of the couples featured in BBC4's series, Love And Marriage. The show, which featured clips of KC and the RFSQ, is available on the BBC's iPlayer for the next seven days.