OUT TODAY!
Two brand new 7" singles! The Courettes have a Japanese language version of Daydream on lovely white vinyl, and Thee Headcoats and CTMF go head-to-head on traditional black vinyl! Selling fast so don't delay!
While we're on the subject of 7" vinyl, don't forget our recent releases by Wild Billy Childish & The Singing Loins (Song Of The Medway), and Thee Headcoats Sect (Tribute to Don Craine EP).
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**APOLOGIES TO OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS - We're still unable to send international post due to the recent cyber incident at Royal Mail. This should hopefully be sorted by next week. Please don't worry about your orders, they're all packed up and waiting to go as soon as we get the go ahead! **
The Courettes - Daydream (Japanese) 7"
Konnichiwa! The Courettes go to the land of the rising sun – and they sing in Japanese!
The “hardest working band in showbiz” took another step closer to world domination traveling around the globe and landing in Japan in October for a successful tour full of packed concerts, sushi and Japanese rock ‘n’ roll!
Their new upcoming 7” single is an outstanding version in Japanese of ‘Daydream’. The English version, from their latest album Back in Mono B-sides & Outtakes, is also included on the flipside. On beautiful white vinyl with red labels (just like the Japanese flag) the record is due out on January 27th on Damaged Goods, shipping from the UK to all corners of the western world and beyond.
The original release on Japanese label Target Earth / Naris Records sold out by the third day of the Japanese tour. The mix is of course by Japanese Spector aficionado Seiki Sato, who was responsible for the Back in Mono album’s Wall of Sound extravaganza. So, ladies and gentlemen, get ready for one more spit ‘n’ snarl wall-of-sound garage gem with Martin blending class and wildness on the drums and Flavia bursting out on top - in Japanese! Kampai!
Thee Headcoats and CTMF - Full Time Plagiarist (Ltd. 7")
Thee Headcoats and CTMF go head-to-head! Two Billy Childish bands battle it out with versions of the same song!
Two versions of the same song by different bands. Has each band heard the other version? If so, did they pass judgement?
No, neither group heard the other version. I had forgotten how the CTMF version went - even though it was only a few weeks past. As with all the LPs there’s no rehearsal. I play the track - we do a run through and then press record. I don’t remember how either version goes now.
There’s a famous saying – “Talent borrows; genius steals”. Are you a borrower? A stealer? Or something else entirely?
As I’ve said before, I follow strict music industry guidelines and only plagiarise 50 percent of my material. Kurt Cobain put it better - he said people thought he was original because he didn’t let on what he was ripping off. Though we know he got the riff to his most famous song from The Daggermen, a local group Wolf (our drummer) played in.
What was it like recording with Bruce and Johnny after such a long time?
We met up in the studio in the morning, had a cuppa, a chat, plugged in and recorded the LP (in two days.) It was the first time we'd all been together in about 30 years, and it felt like yesterday - just laughing and joking about how rubbish we were and generally having fun. It was like no time had passed at all.
Love the sleeve picture for this 7”! A lot of people miss the humour in your work, does that frustrate you?
I’m not frustrated but surprised that the British seem to have lost their sense of humour somewhat - they’ve been pretty po-faced since 1978, I think. I was brought up on Pete and Dud when I was a kid. Interestingly a lot of comedians seem to like what we do. Stewart Lee has always been a fan and he said there are others of his ilk. If something can’t be mocked or laughed at, I’m not that interested in it.
Thee Headcoats Sect - Tribute to Don Craine EP (7")
Four song Extended Play 7” by Thee Headcoats Sect!
“Absolutely fantastic, cracking rhythm 'n' blues, best thing I've heard for years!” - Rob Symmons (The Fallen Leaves)
After 23 years off Thee Headcoats (Billy, Bruce and Tub) have again teamed up with Keith Evans of Downliners Sect, to record a top notch Extended Play as Thee Headcoat Sect.
'The Baker Street Irregulars' features Keith on lead vocals, still equipped with all the power, fun and attitude that put him at the top of the tree of British R'n'B vocalists back in the heyday of rhythm and beat.
The EP was recorded in honour of their dear friend Don Craine (the leader of the Sect), who passed over in February 2022.
TRACKLISTING
A1 – The Baker Street Irregulars A2 – Oh Leader, We Do Dig Thee
B1 – One Ugly Child B2 – The Ballad of Malcolm Laphroaig (Alt Version)
Wild Billy Childish & The Singing Loins
Song of The Medway c/w The Broken and the Lost of the Old Long Bar - Limited 7"/DIGI
Billy & The Loins reunite for a tribute 7” to founding Loins member Chris Broderick
Billy recorded the first two Singing Loins LPs with Chris Broderick and Arf' Alan in his bathroom at May Road, Rochester in 1991 and 1993. The lads then decided to record an LP of folk variations of Billy’s own tunes, called At The Bridge. The Singing Loins then went their own way recording many LPs. Fast forward to late 2021 and the singer Chris was diagnosed with blood cancer. Before his passing in January 2022, he let Arf (and later Loin Rob), know that he wished them to carry on the group.
That said Billy proposed a memorial 45 (and an LP to follow).
‘The Song of the Medway’ is about their hometowns of Rochester, Chatham, Strood and Gillingham, all on the banks of the River Medway. Chatham's ancient Dockyard was where Nelson’s Victory was built. 'The Broken and the Lost of the Old Long Bar' celebrates a drinking hole on Chatham High Street (which once boasted more pubs and brothels in a single mile than anywhere in the world).
Specially written by Billy for this return of The Singing Loins, the songs are at once brand new and ancient.
NEW ALBUM BY CTMF COMING SOON!
Failure Not Success is the brand new album by Wild Billy Childish & CTMF. It's set for release on February 24th, we'll be starting the pre-order next week so keep an eye on your inbox!
Have a lovely weekend!
Ian & Duncan