Shindig!

Features, Herb Lester Maps and guides for the switched-on traveller. Andy Ellison The stunt rocker briefly becomes a solo artist and film editor. Kikagaku Moyo The Japanese psych-rock troupe bow out gracefully. The Sons Of Adam The explosive story of the darlings of The Sunset Strip. Helen Love “Bubblegum-punk-disco” from Wales? You better believe it. Hatfield And The North The Canterbury Scene’s grand finale. Arthur Brown How the underground R&B firebrand topped the chart as his trajectory was being derailed by success and darkness. Regulars Thoughts & Words Your letters, tweets and emails. Shindiggin’ What’s hot on the Shindig! turntable. It’s A Happening Thing Ty Segall, Paolo Nutini, Kolumbo, The Black Angels, Drugdealer, Datura 4, Moundrag, Studio Electrophonique, Curation. Records. Family Album Maajun’s little-heard 1970 statement of intent. Back To Back The Byrds, The Turtles and ‘You Showed Me’. Deep Cuts Cooling long-players by US soft-pop duos. 20 Questions “Experimental/commercial” producer, writer and now multimedia artist Mike Batt. Reviews The best in reissues, new releases, books and live shows. Prize Crossword Win a copy of David Leaf’s revised Beach Boys tome Vinyl Clicks Israel’s first rock star winds up in London in 1971. Vinyl Art Maria del Mar Bonet’s self-titled 1970 Catalan pop gem