Legendary post-punk band Magazine have just released “No Thyself,” their first album of new material in 30 years. The group is lead by Howard Devoto, who co-founded The Buzzcocks with Pete Shelley but left that band shorty after the release of their debut EP, “Spiral Scratch.” He went on to put out a great solo album, “Jerky Versions of the Dream,” and teamed up with multi-instrumentalist Noko to release 2 albums as Luxuria. Devoto left the music business for many years, before returning in 2001 to again collaborate with Shelley on the “Buzzkunst” album. 2009 saw Magazine re-activated for live performances, with Noko replacing guitarist John McGeoch (who died in 2004). The current incarnation of Magazine is also missing Barry Adamson, who left the band in 2010 to focus on other projects.
Magazine have announced a 9 date UK tour to support “No Thyself” (unfortunately no American dates have been announced…) For more info, be sure to visit the official Magazine site at : http://www.wire-sound.com/
Revolver Magazine has posted “Village,” an exclusive preview track from the upcoming Skinny Puppy album “hanDover.” The full album will be out in the US on October 25 (European fans will need to wait until October 28th.) No touring plans have been announced yet. Check out the music sample 