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PETE SINFIELD – UNDER THE SKY – A COLLECTION OF LYRICS AND POEMS (1974/ 2024)
The article in PROG magazine reminded me of my signed copy of the above-named book. Richard Williams, writing in Melody Maker, said of...
Jan 6, 20252 min read
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS to all our Friends, Readers, Musicians, Labels
and everyone who has contributed to making our website such a labour of love this year. Seasons greetings from Phil and Benedict.
Dec 24, 20241 min read
SHOSTAKOVICH: A CODED LIFE IN MUSIC by BRIAN MORTON (Haus Publishing) (2021) (part two)
Brian Morton quotes Shostakovich himself when the great composer says, “It saddens me that people don’t always understand what it ( his...
Nov 28, 20242 min read
SHOSTAKOVICH: A CODED LIFE IN MUSIC by BRIAN MORTON (Haus Publishing) (2021) (part one)
I don’t often write about classical music; the life of Shostakovich is an exceptional case though, especially with a book so titled, for...
Nov 28, 20241 min read
DOCTOR WHO EPISODE GUIDE: THE WILLIAM HARTNELL YEARS (Amazon Book)
It’s coming up for Christmas again, so what better time to give any Doctor Who fan you know a nice gift of the ultimate guide to the...
Nov 15, 20241 min read
THE GREAT ROCK BIBLE by MARTIN C. STRONG: “As easy as ABC”
Still available at 50% discount introductory price through RED PLANET BOOKS. After reading the helpful guide at the beginning of the...
Aug 30, 20241 min read
LIST OF BOOKS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH LINKS ON THIS WEBSITE – Click on PROJECTS to find out more.
DOCTOR WHO SERIES GUIDES: THE WILLIAM HARTNELL YEARS (2022) THE JON PERTWEE YEARS (2023) THE SYLVESTER McCOY YEARS (2024) In preparation:...
Aug 30, 20241 min read
THE GREAT ROCK BIBLE – SYD BARRETT
Opening a very early page in Martin C Strong’s ultimate music discography (1920- 1976), I came across SYD BARRETT. Being in a psychedelic...
Jul 14, 20241 min read


ACID DRAGON #86 out now!
I know I am biased but the latest Acid Dragon was a cover-to-cover read for me. It starts with Thierry’s usual insightful editorial:...
Jul 14, 20241 min read
ESOTERIC SAMPLER IN LATEST PROG MAGAZINE
A generous downloadable sampler of releases is included in PROG magazine this month. It’s a great opportunity to see what is available...
Jul 10, 20241 min read
GREAT ROCK BIBLE: 50% OFF INTRODUCTORY PRICE!
Further to information regarding MARTIN C STRONG's "Great Rock Bible" please note that the introductory price is now £50 - that's around...
Jul 7, 20241 min read


IT’S PSYCHEDELIC BABY MAGAZINE!
Klemen Breznikar is the man behind this fascinating and esoteric internet magazine which covers many different forms of music, with...
Jul 3, 20241 min read


THE GREAT ROCK BIBLE IS HERE!
MARTIN C STRONG has sent a picture of the finished book so I can confirm that the long-awaited successor to his popular Great Rock...
Jul 1, 20241 min read
CHRIS SEARLE – TALKING THE GROOVE: JAZZ WORDS FROM THE MORNING STAR (Jazz in Britain -Bandcamp) (2024)
I wasn’t sent this for review, but decided to buy it myself as I had enjoyed Chris Searle’s “Forward Groove” book (2008) so much. This...
Jul 1, 20242 min read
KEVIN ROWLAND – THE PROGRESSIVE UNDERGROUND (Volumes 4 & 5) (Gonzo Books)
Moving further on with Kev’s musicology artifacts from a period when CDs were falling through doors left, right and centre and prog and...
Apr 23, 20242 min read
THE LONG-AWAITED GREAT ROCK BIBLE by MARTIN C STRONG: UPDATE
The publication date has been delayed slightly, but expected in April, 2024. Even more time to pre-order and SAVE £25 OFF THE RRP at The...
Apr 9, 20241 min read
INTERVIEW WITH MARTIN C STRONG, AUTHOR OF “THE GREAT ROCK BIBLE”
DISS: Why after a succession of “Rock” (and other) “Great Discography books did you decide to embark on The Great Rock Bible? Martin:...
Mar 21, 20244 min read


MARTIN C STRONG's epic book THE GREAT ROCK BIBLE is out now!
A reminder after my last post that 'The Old Testament' is now available at a discount of 25% off RRP if bought through the Red Planet...
Mar 20, 20241 min read


3rd Book in Doctor Who series now out
The third book in Benedict's Doctor Who series is now out. It is about the Sylvester McCoy Years and follows the successful first two...
Mar 20, 20241 min read
NOSTGALIA TRIP #1: REMEMBERING ZIGZAG MAGAZINE – AUGUST, 1976
Now we’re going back a bit. What a cover! PETE FRAME, the famous Rock family tree guy is on the editorial board and does the layout. The...
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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