Category Archives: Feature
14 Jul 2020 Feature: 13 iconic tracks played in crazy time signatures, Mixdown Magazine
13 iconic tracks played in crazy time signatures
mixdownmag.com.au
"This upbeat 1981 ode to hard drugs and pretty girls is best remembered for its jaunty harpsichord played by the late Dave Greenfield ..."
03 Jul 2020 Feature: 10 classic bass guitar tones – and how to get them, Music Radar
4. Peaches – Jean-Jacques Burnel, The Stranglers (1977)
musicradar.com
"Jean-Jacques Burnel is not a man to be trifled with ..."
02 Feb 2017 Review: Mony Mony – Celia and the Mutations, Dangerous Minds
The Stranglers’ secret recordings as Celia and the Mutations, 1977
dangerousminds.net
"Celia was a new face, but there were clues to the identity of her backing band"
27 Jun 2014 Whatever happened to live albums?, The Independent
Whatever happened to live albums?
independent.co.uk
"Likewise, the Stranglers live releases are full of Hugh Cornwell’s sarcastic between-song banter."
25 Apr 2014 XL Video Celebrates The ‘Big Ruby’ with The Stranglers
XL Video Celebrates The ‘Big Ruby’ with The Stranglers
a1lightingmagazine.com
"XL Video is assisting maverick rockers The Stranglers celebrate a remarkable 40 years in the music industry ..."
12 Apr 2014 n-tv.de
The Stranglers feiern 40 Jahre Punk
n-tv.de
"Unverwüstlich ist auch ihr schwarzer Humor - so posiert Jet Black, zuletzt wegen schwerer Herzprobleme im zwischenzeitlichen Ruhestand, auf jüngsten Promofotos mit Sauerstoffmaske. Sie hat noch Saft, diese olle Zitrone namens Punkrock. The Stranglers sind der lebende Beweis dafür."
26 Mar 2014 Hanging Around, Event Industry News
Hanging Around
eventindustrynews.co.uk
"... Jean-Jacques Burnel has said, when Jet Black can play no further part, backstage if not behind the kit, the band stops."
13 Mar 2014 The Stranglers, Express
The Stranglers feared occult threats during album recording
www.express.co.uk
" Punk stars THE STRANGLERS feared they were targeted by a sinister secret organisation as they worked on an alien-themed album while experimenting with drugs."
13 Mar 2014 The Stranglers, Classic Rock
Stranglers recall ‘year on heroin’ plan
classicrockmagazine.com
"JJ Burnel and Jet Black have recalled the time The Stranglers decided to take heroin for a year – leading to bassist Burnel deciding to commit suicide."
27 Feb 2014 The Stranglers, West Sussex County Times
Stranglers chalking up 40 years
wscountytimes.co.uk
"To commemorate this huge achievement, The Stranglers are embarking on a major world tour, kicking off in the UK and rolling through Europe, North America and the Far East, before a series of festival appearances and special events."
08 Aug 2013 The Stranglers, The Times
BBC 6 Music - and the Stranglers - go to the Proms
thetimes.co.uk
"Why are the Stranglers representing a radio station that so proudly champions new music? The drummer, Jet Black, is 73"
06 Jul 2013 The Stranglers at The Proms, Daily Mail
The flag-waving finale, the majesty of the Albert Hall, Wagner versus...the Stranglers? The Proms just got weirder and better
dailymail.co.uk
"The Stranglers, Cerys Matthews and Laura Marling appear with the London Sinfonietta (live on Radio 3 and 6 Music) in a celebration of contemporary music from punk to experimental composers Edgard Varèse and Luciano Berio."
22 Mar 2013: Stranglers US tour, Brooklyn Vegan
The Stranglers' 'Giants' getting U.S. release, touring here for first time in 16 years (dates, stream)
brooklynvegan.com
"The Stranglers will be touring this spring, their first visit to the United States since 1997."
08 Mar 2013 The Stranglers buy a bit of a pub
The Stranglers and Portishead among music heavyweights backing purchase of Bath pub
southwestbusiness.co.uk
"Stranglers bass guitarist, Jean Jacques Burnel, told the Chronicle: “The Stranglers have always had a connection with Bath and The Bell is a favoured haunt when we are in town. We feel that it's important to support it as a musical institution in Bath.”"