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Turtle Tempo Weekly Roundup: Punk Angel, Orchards, JK The Sage And More

Here’s a selection of some of the best tracks that we’ve discovered this week: Punk Angel – Karma Starting this weeks roundup off with an etherial beauty, Punk Angel’s new single ‘Karma’ is an excellent example of psychedelic Dream-Pop. Opening with echoy layers of vocal harmonies, Punk Angel instantly sets a moody atmospheric tone before …

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Bowling Shoes – DoomScroller Album Review

Alt-Pop 4 piece Bowling Shoes have just released their second album ‘DoomScroller’, a collection of intricate new tracks that showcases some of the bands finest work. Opening with the funk laden ‘Donut Phone’, the 7 track album starts as it means to go on, layering intertwining guitar licks with airy synths, flowing bass and swinging …

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New book: “The Development of Large Rock Sound Systems” – Chris Hewitt

Recently published is The Development of Large Rock Sound Systems, Chris Hewitt’s homage to the development of amplified sound systems spearheaded by Charlie Watkins whose company, WEM (Watkins Electric Music) was synonymous with the supply of PA systems to a raft of artists and festivals through the 1960s and 70s. You need to have a basic understanding of the principals behind amplified sound systems to get a grasp on this book because it not only traces the history of sound systems but the individual components that made up those systems. It can get quite technically overwhelming but it is strangely compelling, not least because its author is a hugely enthusiastic authority, but is also a world renowned collector of vintage PA equipment. So much so that Chris has supplied his equipment for films including the recreation of the Live Aid stage for Bohemian Rhapsody and scenes in Elton John’s biopic Rocketman and more recently a recreation of David Bowie’s infamous July 1973 concert at Hammersmith Odeon for the soon to be released Sex Pistols film by Danny Boyle. (I’ll leave you to work out the connection.) Watkins began the design and manufacture of amplifiers, mixing desks and speakers in the early 1960s when pop music was on an upward trajectory and venues were becoming ever bigger which in turn demanded better equipment. It was also surprising to learn how late in the day stage monitors became the norm. Watkins, however, made a critical business error at the very outset – he thought that supplying the artists with his equipment for free – emblazoned with the recognisable red WEM logo – would encourage retail sales to would-be musicians. It is hardly surprising then that many acts took advantage of that offer – and not least Pink Floyd, but it ultimately became his downfall as other companies began making their own mark, including Marshall, Allen & Heath and Martin to name a few which ultimately spelt WEMs demise. Unsurprisingly, WEM also spearheaded the supply of PA systems to the burgeoning festival scene and supplied systems to the early NJF at Sunbury, Windsor and Plumpton; all the Hyde Park free festivals; Isle of Wight and Bath. For anyone interested in that scene alone this book is a must with plenty of rare photos – some of which that defy today’s health and safety regulations!

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New German Pink Floyd special magazine available

With thanks to our friend Michael Nickel, we have news particularly aimed at those of you who read German. The publication Rock Classics have released a special edition of their magazine (issue 32, cover date July/August/September) which is focused on Pink Floyd, and includes a pair of posters of the band. The following description (translated by Michael) explains what is found within its pages: “All albums, Backgrounds, Interviews. Not only the demand for the music of PINK FLOYD seems to be unbroken, but also the demand for writing that traces the work of the giants of progressive rock in an entertaining and compact form. There is no other explanation for the fact that both editions of the successful bestselling special edition series ROCK CLASSICS from 2011 and 2016, which were dedicated to Roger Waters, David Gilmour & Co, are now out of print. “On the 15th anniversary of the death of legendary co-founder Syd Barrett, who would have celebrated his 75th birthday in 2021, there is now an updated new edition supplemented by three additional interviews (with Nick Mason, Roger Waters and ‘Us + Them’ tour musician Jonathan Wilson) and two posters to invite all fans (again) on the fascinating journey to the dark side of the moon.” The magazine is now available in all good shops in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the BeNeLux countries. Alternatively, you can buy it online, worldwide, through the publisher’s online store (https://www.mjusick.com/products/pink-floyd-das-sonderheft-rock-classics-32).

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TRACK OF THE WEEK: ‘Karaoke’ by Pynch

Lo-fi London-based outfit Pynch are proving they are a force to be reckoned with, in new release ‘Karaoke’. As their second release from 2020, ‘Somebody Else’ which was written by Pynch creator Spencer Enock in his parents basement during the lockdown – is on its way to surpassing 1,000,000 streams, Spencer and his bandmates prove …

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Former Man United target extends contract with La Liga champions; deal includes massive release clause

Llorente extendsThings seem to be going alright for Spanish international midfielder and former Manchester United target Marcos Llorente on the other side of Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano. The midfielder signed on the dotted line with a new 6-year deal with Atlético Madrid.“I arrived at Atletico full of ambition two years ago. Since then, I’ve […]

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Martinez will do ´everything possible´ to stay at Inter, says agent

Lautaro Martinez’s agent says the striker is not even thinking about leaving Inter as he prepares to hold talks with the club over a new contract on Wednesday. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to Tottenham amid growing speculation surrounding Harry Kane’s future. However, the Argentina internatonal’s representative, Alejandro Camano, quashed those rumours last week and […]

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