Jonathan Wright
Anniversary
45 Years Later: Closer & The Last Days Of Joy Division
Because of the death of Ian Curtis and the nature of the band's last recordings, Joy Division's Closer is an album around which a stillness has settled. In truth, says Jonathan Wright as he talks to Peter Hook and Paul Morley, no band evolved so rapidly. This feature was originally published on 13/07/2020
Anniversary
45 Years Later: Closer & The Last Days Of Joy Division
Because of the death of Ian Curtis and the nature of the band's last recordings, Joy Division's Closer is an album around which a stillness has settled. In truth, says Jonathan Wright as he talks to Peter Hook and Paul Morley, no band evolved so rapidly. This feature was originally published on 13/07/2020
Reissue of the Week
Reissue of the week: Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out: Radio Sessions 1980-1993 by Television Personalities
Television Personalities’ mainman Dan Treacy is often seen as a kind of troubled prankster. In truth, argues Jonathan Wright, he’s an intriguing, key figure in the UK's post punk and DIY indie underground. NB: The publication of this review was delayed due to the death of David Lynch
Reissue of the Week
Reissue of the week: Tune In, Turn On, Drop Out: Radio Sessions 1980-1993 by Television Personalities
Television Personalities’ mainman Dan Treacy is often seen as a kind of troubled prankster. In truth, argues Jonathan Wright, he’s an intriguing, key figure in the UK's post punk and DIY indie underground. NB: The publication of this review was delayed due to the death of David Lynch
Baker's Dozen
The Archivist: Mark Webber of Pulp’s Baker’s Dozen
From his first discovery of The Velvet Underground to a cruise with Father John Misty, via mixtapes personally compiled for him by Spacemen 3 and encounters with Alex Chilton, Pulp’s Mark Webber takes Jonathan Wright through his favourite records
Baker's Dozen
The Archivist: Mark Webber of Pulp’s Baker’s Dozen
From his first discovery of The Velvet Underground to a cruise with Father John Misty, via mixtapes personally compiled for him by Spacemen 3 and encounters with Alex Chilton, Pulp’s Mark Webber takes Jonathan Wright through his favourite records
Anniversary
40 Years Later: Closer & The Last Days Of Joy Division
Because of the death of Ian Curtis and the nature of the band's last recordings, Joy Division's Closer is an album around which a stillness has settled. In truth, says Jonathan Wright as he talks to Peter Hook and Paul Morley, no band evolved so rapidly. All Joy Division portraits courtesy of Kevin Cummins
Anniversary
40 Years Later: Closer & The Last Days Of Joy Division
Because of the death of Ian Curtis and the nature of the band's last recordings, Joy Division's Closer is an album around which a stillness has settled. In truth, says Jonathan Wright as he talks to Peter Hook and Paul Morley, no band evolved so rapidly. All Joy Division portraits courtesy of Kevin Cummins
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A Quietus Interview
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