In the old days you did a tour in the hope that people would then buy the record as that’s where the money was. With income from streaming this has reversed as touring has now become the main income for a band. Many bands tour but haven’t released a new record in years, New Order eleven years, Echo and the Bunnymen twelve years, Human League fourteen years, Massive Attack sixteen years. Sisters of Mercy laugh at these bands releasing such recent music as they have not relea

I have talked about Echo in Byres Road and having been persuaded by the brothers to part with my money I usually crossed the road and went upstairs in Cresswell Lane to Lost In Music that was a treasure trove of posters, CD’s, records, and cassettes. There was a song playing behind the counter and I asked the guy what it was. Kevin McDermott Orchestra Wheels of Wonder I was informed. The man didn’t know me from Adam but somehow, I have a face that can clearly demonstrate th

The only thing I know about The Courteeners is they played Man United’s title party. Football rivalries are petty, I know they are. I support Liverpool. I have never listened to The Courteeners. King of petty here. Obviously The Courteeners will be devastated to hear this news and since I have decided to snub them it has had a huge effect on their career, over the twenty years they have been together they have released eight albums and every one of them has made the top ten