Post-punk pioneer JG Thirlwell tells us about his creative life in '80s London, Berlin and New York, plus how he came to remix some of '90s alt rock's biggest bands
Thanks for the kind words Scott, really glad you liked the feature (and the book!).
I'm just about to sign the contract for my next one – it's about a completely different era and genre of music, but one still populated with larger-than-life characters!
Thanks for this, great stuff. I always knew the Foetus name (hard to forget!), but back when you had to pay for music(!), never got round to hearing it. He sounds fascinating, & what a life. Funny to have a second mention of Silverfish (recent piece on Quietus). I have a small bee in my bonnet about fact that Big Bad Baby Pigsqueal isn't on Spotify (think it was a single on Creation, so what gives??). Feel like someone like Olivia Rodrigo should cover it - I know it would be slightly sacrilegious, but would be nice for the track to get exposure, and the band get paid! And revive the t-shirt!
I've just looked on Spotify and you're right, Organ Fan isn't on there at all! Ridiculous! Luckily I've still got my original vinyl copy (with free 7") – I always loved their version of David Essex's Rock On. Silverfish are a very underrated band – hopefully tQ piece might send a few people their way.
Sadly, Foetus' work isn't very well represented on Spotify either, but it's well worth tracking down if you get the chance. Glad you liked the feature!
A really good read Wesley.
The Some Bizzare book was fantastic.
Looking forward to your next endeavour.
Thanks for the kind words Scott, really glad you liked the feature (and the book!).
I'm just about to sign the contract for my next one – it's about a completely different era and genre of music, but one still populated with larger-than-life characters!
Thanks for this, great stuff. I always knew the Foetus name (hard to forget!), but back when you had to pay for music(!), never got round to hearing it. He sounds fascinating, & what a life. Funny to have a second mention of Silverfish (recent piece on Quietus). I have a small bee in my bonnet about fact that Big Bad Baby Pigsqueal isn't on Spotify (think it was a single on Creation, so what gives??). Feel like someone like Olivia Rodrigo should cover it - I know it would be slightly sacrilegious, but would be nice for the track to get exposure, and the band get paid! And revive the t-shirt!
I've just looked on Spotify and you're right, Organ Fan isn't on there at all! Ridiculous! Luckily I've still got my original vinyl copy (with free 7") – I always loved their version of David Essex's Rock On. Silverfish are a very underrated band – hopefully tQ piece might send a few people their way.
Sadly, Foetus' work isn't very well represented on Spotify either, but it's well worth tracking down if you get the chance. Glad you liked the feature!