This blog is intended to be a celebration of a hidden recording industry from the obscure, unusual and experimental, to the myriad of private pressings, diy releases and the world of bootlegs and unofficial releases. If you are looking for a collectors corner to discuss value of rare pressings and limited editions then this is not for you but if you want to enter a world of musical discovery and hidden treasure where the music is more important than it's resell value then stay tuned because we are going underground. I will review music that has been sent to me over the years, music that I discovered through those who influenced my taste and my own misadventures into uncharted territory as well as my fascination for the experimental, obscure, unusual and the subversive world of bootlegs & traders. If you want me to review your music I will be more than happy. However, it's a risk that you take. I have a razor sharp tongue and am by no means a people pleaser. If you want flattery then I am not your man. I will give an honest review. Music is subjective but i will try and be as objective as I can. I will also produce the occasional radio show which you will be able to access via the blog, so you never know you may get an airing if I like it. I will also run the occasional competition and publish my very own festive fifty at the end of the year in appreciation of one of my great influencers John Peel.
Who am I? Well, I am not telling you but it's not that difficult to find out. I am passionate about music, I love all kinds of music. Being a serious collector of rock music and being a fan first and foremost I am constantly in pursuit of the musical "holy grail". I love unearthing stuff that falls below the mainstream radar, I love the sense of adventure and passion that goes into the diy music but equally I love some of the great music of our time. I am fascinated by the world of bootlegs and often wonder what drives people to be so obsessed by a particular artist that they are willing to endure countless hours of very poorly recorded, and sometimes badly performed live shows in search of that elusive diamond in the rough. Sometimes I share that journey, because, there are a few diamonds in the rough and these archive pages are designed to help you separate the wheat from the chaff. There are literally millions of music fans who trade these recordings on the internet and via record fairs. Some are genuine and honest and wish to propagate the merits of their rock 'n' roll heroes and do much to enhance the credibility of the artists and there are others who are scamsters wishing to rip anyone off who treads in their path. The rock bootleg is very much part of rock music culture. It is a fascinating part of rock music history and has done as much to enhance as well as undermine the established music business.
The recordings within these pages are a combination of bootlegs, private pressings, diy releases (old and new), obscure singles. Most of the stuff I review is not easy to find. If I know where you can find it I will let you know and I will create links to good hunting grounds.
Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? Stay close to the wall kids, we're going underground.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It's probably not a good idea to buy and sell bootlegs. This steals revenue from the artists, you will usually end up disappointed with an inferior quality recording and you may well end up with equipment confiscated, a heavy fine and / or imprisonment.
Who am I? Well, I am not telling you but it's not that difficult to find out. I am passionate about music, I love all kinds of music. Being a serious collector of rock music and being a fan first and foremost I am constantly in pursuit of the musical "holy grail". I love unearthing stuff that falls below the mainstream radar, I love the sense of adventure and passion that goes into the diy music but equally I love some of the great music of our time. I am fascinated by the world of bootlegs and often wonder what drives people to be so obsessed by a particular artist that they are willing to endure countless hours of very poorly recorded, and sometimes badly performed live shows in search of that elusive diamond in the rough. Sometimes I share that journey, because, there are a few diamonds in the rough and these archive pages are designed to help you separate the wheat from the chaff. There are literally millions of music fans who trade these recordings on the internet and via record fairs. Some are genuine and honest and wish to propagate the merits of their rock 'n' roll heroes and do much to enhance the credibility of the artists and there are others who are scamsters wishing to rip anyone off who treads in their path. The rock bootleg is very much part of rock music culture. It is a fascinating part of rock music history and has done as much to enhance as well as undermine the established music business.
The recordings within these pages are a combination of bootlegs, private pressings, diy releases (old and new), obscure singles. Most of the stuff I review is not easy to find. If I know where you can find it I will let you know and I will create links to good hunting grounds.
Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? Stay close to the wall kids, we're going underground.
IMPORTANT NOTE: It's probably not a good idea to buy and sell bootlegs. This steals revenue from the artists, you will usually end up disappointed with an inferior quality recording and you may well end up with equipment confiscated, a heavy fine and / or imprisonment.
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