Tag: XTC

by Eoghan Lyng May 30, 2020 Comments2

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BritPop: A Marvelous Moment in Music

From Oasis to Blur, the 90s featured some ear-catching “Britpop” tunes. We take a look at some of the most inventive of the bunch.

by John Visconti August 21, 2019 Comments2

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The Gold Needles: 21st Century Psychedelia

The Gold Needles are what you might get by mixing the Byrds, the Beatles, the Beach Boys and XTC. With a dose of INXS thrown in.

XTC's Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding courtesy of Getty Images

by Eoghan Lyng July 23, 2019 Comments2

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XTC’s “Apple Venus” at 20

Down to just two members, XTC pulled off a remarkable project with “Apple Venus, Vol. 1” now celebrating two decades.

by Ellen Fagan July 10, 2018 Comments3

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Two Beatles Experts: 10 Beatlesque Bands

Squeeze, Crowded House, Electric Light Orchestra, Fountains of Wayne and Cheap Trick all made one list. Guess what showed up on the other one?

by Eoghan Lyng July 6, 2018 Comments1

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Shriekback Is All About XTC’s Other Great Songwriter

Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding weren’t the only XTC members who could write catchy pop-punk tunes. Keyboardist Barry Andrews has built a solid rep on his own with Shriekback and their new album “Why Anything? Why This?” is totally delightful.

Tag: XTC

BritPop: A Marvelous Moment in Music

The Gold Needles: 21st Century Psychedelia

XTC’s “Apple Venus” at 20

Two Beatles Experts: 10 Beatlesque Bands

Shriekback Is All About XTC’s Other Great Songwriter

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