The next episode of the Diamond Field Radio Show features an interview with Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey.
I'll also be playing a few of my personal favorite Thompson Twins songs.
The show airs Saturday April 2nd at 5pm EST / 10pm UK on Radio Pure Gently.
Listen via Mixlr on the web or using the Mixlr mobile app for iOS and Android.
I'll be presenting a radio special on the '80s band Berlin, this Saturday March 12, on Radio Pure Gently (home of Synthetix Sundays). The show starts at 10pm UK / 5pm US (EST) and features an in-depth interview with Berlin's David Diamond. David was Berlin's synth player from 1982-1984 and appeared on the "Pleasure Victim" and "Love Life" albums. He also co-wrote Berlin's breakthrough hit 'Sex (I'm A...)' with Terri Nunn and John Crawford. He'll be talking about synths, recording and touring during his time in Berlin. The show will be a comprehensive overview of the band's history with lots of Berlin tunes including some rarities, 12" versions and live recordings. See you there!
You can listen live at Mixlr or catch the podcast later on Mixcloud
For more information check the Radio Pure Gently Facebook page
I was asked by Vehlinggo to create a mix tape for subscribers to their website.
"Vehlinggo Mix Tape #3" contains 12 great synth-based tracks from a variety of artists including a preview of a brand new Diamond Field track featuring Matt Ruys on vocals.
A video interview about my Diamond Field music project with Neon Vice.
Thanks to Neon Vice and Patreon contributors for making this happen!
A few images from the My Friend the Chocolate Cake May 28th show in Melbourne at the Arts Centre.
The merchandise table was very busy with the band signing copies of their albums and MFTCC t-shirts and tea towels (designed by me) flying out the door! The tea towel won-out on the night as the most popular item.
L-R Greg Patten (drums), David Bridie (vocals/piano), Dean Addison (double bass), Andrew Richardson (guitar), Helen Mountfort (cello), Hope Csutoros (violin). Sound by Tim Cole.
Lightbox Poster outside the Arts Centre St. Kilda Road
Merchandise!
Played a great live show with Greg Fleming and The Trains and Don McGlashan at The Whiskey Live last night. The show was sold out.
The Whiskey Live runs over the entire month of May featuring the cream of New Zealand's artists and bands.
A very small bar means the audience has a chance to get up close to the artists.
The Trains played a stripped-back acoustic set featuring songs from the forthcoming album Edge of the City.
John and Dom from The Trains also played with Don McGlashan (being members of Don's Seven Sisters band).
