In the next installment of the Anniversary posts, we once again go off the beaten track to visit The Dukes of Stratosphear, aka Sir John Johns, The Red Curtain, Lord Cornelius Plum, and E.I.E.I. Owens. If you missed it, here’s…
Back in February, I took a look at XTC’s ninth studio album, Oranges and Lemons, as it celebrated its 37th anniversary. This time, we’re taking a side-step into psychedelic shenanigans with the band’s alter ego, The Dukes of Stratosphear, and…
If you’ve stumbled onto this post before reading the first part, go and read Part 1 before popping back here... Previously, I travelled down to Swindon and met some lovely XTC fans before enjoying the first day of the 2025…
Yes, I managed to get a ticket for this year’s XTC Fan Festival in Swindon! While I was there, I got into the habit of retreating to my hotel room each night to try and capture the day’s happenings. I…
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