Some
good news from the
4AD record label. (1) they've now signed Piano Magic (previously on a
small label named Rocket Girl), which means they may get more exposure
(as they should; they're pretty impressive, in an understated sort of way);
(2) Neil Halstead (of Slowdive/Mojave 3) is working on a solo album, which
is nearing completion, and is said to include "analogue synths, strings and
layers of guitars", which should be interesting. (I must confess I never
got into Mojave 3; they were a bit too Country & Western for my liking,
though Slowdive are one of my All-Time Favourite Long-Defunct Bands.)
And finally, there will be a Dead Can Dance box set.