Overlooked Classic: Japan – Gentlemen Take Polaroids

Stroking that rare sweet spot between art and pop, Japan eschewed easy or definitive classification. Of course, they were always inextricably linked to Japanese artist Yellow Magic Orchestra and in particular Riuyichi Sakamoto, who wrote the final track here- ‘Taking Islands In Africa ‘ – but there are classical influencers in the won ton soupContinue reading “Overlooked Classic: Japan – Gentlemen Take Polaroids”

Lost In Music: Lucrecia Dalt- A Danger To Ourselves

Colombian artist Lucrecia Dalt’s seventh album was born in struggle. She’d suffered seizures and a near-death experience, which is possibly why the album is so intense, contemplative and beautiful. Co-produced with David Sylvian, her real-life partner, it covers many influences as you may expect from working with such an esoteric musician. It’s stunning. Juana MolinaContinue reading “Lost In Music: Lucrecia Dalt- A Danger To Ourselves”