For the last six or seven years Stephen Jones (AKA Babybird) has released his music almost exclusively through the Bandcamp platform. At last count (earlier today!) there were 86 releases associated to the Babybird monikor alone, making Mr Jones one of the most prolific recording artists currently operating on the planet.
2022 certainly hasn't disappointed as there has already been some startlingly great albums and singles released. These will be featured more heavily in the end of year round up (of course!), but here's what's currently on rotation over here at at NAKED HQ.
We'd like to dedicate NAKED FLAMES #1 to Andy Fletcher from Depeche Mode. Still can't quite believe that he's no longer with us.
Those lovely people at CLASH Magazine asked us for our views on how to become a more eco-friendly vinyl record collector.
Of course, we were only too please to oblige, so here are 5 ways to look after your records and promote longevity for those lovely slabs of wax...
Many people think it crazy that record collectors habitually visit record stores, markets, fairs and boot sales to dig through endless crates of dusty, damp vinyl.
So I thought I'd pull out various records from my own collection and re-tell the stories behind the finds! Who knows, maybe this will help re-dress the balance a little.
The Quietus have just undertaken the most in-depth investigation into the environmental impact of vinyl records. NAKED Record Club is featured heavily in this excellent piece by Jono Podmore.
