Remembering the legendary Hawkwind frontman and the unexpected battle to attend one of his live shows against the wishes of pompous student union heads.
Tag: psychedelic
The Hallucinogenic And Witchy Pleasures Of After Blue
Bertrand Mandico’s psychedelic science fiction drama is a glorious pop culture-laden trip into sexual expression, liberation and occultism.
Dick Clark’s Open Letter To The Older Generation
Middle-aged Dick Clark tries and fails to bridge the generation gap in this odd 1967 recording.
Nine Circles of Hell: Reviewing Psycho Synner’s Instant Discography
Nine albums, all released simultaneously – a mad folly, a moment of genius or a cynical slap in the face for music critics?
Classic Albums Revisited: HK119’s Imaginature
A psychedelic, conceptual study of nature and mystery from a unique and vital artist.
The Misadventures Of Tommy Kirk
The one-time Disney star had a career dogged by scandal, but his movies – and his life – are a fascinating study of changing 1960s culture.
Classic Albums Revisited: Ghost’s Infestissumam
The Swedish band’s irresistible collision of Satanic Metal and kitsch pop reaches the peak of perfection.
Arthur Brown Reheats Fire
The God of Hellfire returns with a new, all-star version of his classic hit song.
Histoire De Melody Nelson – The Film
Serge Gainsbourg’s 1971 masterpiece transformed into a work of video art starring Jane Birkin.
Delia Derbyshire And Anthony Newley Get The Moogies Bloogies
An eccentric and ahead-of-its-time recording by two of the more interesting creative minds of the 1960s.
Bobby BeauSoleil Sets His Art Free
With his own freedom a dwindling hope, the artist and musician releases his work for open hi-res download.
Nacho Vidal And The Curse Of The Toad’s Venom
Spain’s biggest porn star faces psychedelic manslaughter charges – but this is just the latest chapter in a lively career.