Friday, 24 June 2022

Austrian Poetry Celebration - European Poetry Festival

Fabian Faltin and SJ Fowler

A brilliant event celebrating contemporary Austrian poetry through three of its most dynamic and exciting practitioners, visiting London to present brand new collaborations, made for the night, with British counterparts. A full house witnessed the 5th Austrian celebration at the European Poetry Festival, and as before this event shared remarkable cross-genre and cross-lingual literature of the most original kind. https://www.europeanpoetryfestival.com/

Han Smith and Hannah Bründl

The event also saw the launch of a new publication in the Occasions series - an anthology documenting the collaborations that make up the history of the EPF and the ACF, published by Sampson Low.

David Spittle and Max Höfler

The European Poetry Festival celebrates, in the UK and beyond, the grand resurgence in avant-garde and literary poetry that has marked the 21st century in Europe. It aims to not only innovate what a live poetry experience might be, but to inculcate community and engagement between poets across the continent, as well as between new audiences and complex poetries. 

Lavinia Singer and Jessica Sequeira

The Austrian Cultural Forum London promotes cultural contacts between the UK and Austria by organising events and supporting artists and projects in the fields of music, performing arts, visual arts, literature, film and science. We provide a venue in central London for recitals, lectures, readings, film screenings, conferences and exhibitions, while also cooperating with various partners throughout the UK.

Waltraud Dennhardt-Herzog

The ACF London is the Cultural Section of the Austrian Embassy in London and offers free admission to all of its events, which are organised in cooperation with Austrian and Austrian-based artists. The ACF London arranges, initiates, facilitates and supports about 150 events per year, half of which take place at the ACF’s own premises at 28 Rutland Gate, in the heart of Knightsbridge.

Ollie Evans

Stephen Watts


Monday, 20 June 2022

Dance Craze - The Vinyl Thread ep.67


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. Dust off your dancing shoes, this week we play vinyl tunes representing 7 different dance styles or crazes. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 67 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/dance-craze-the-vinyl-thread-ep67/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 19th June 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Johnny Angel - The Fever (7”)
Parliament - 778
2. Madonna – Vogue (7”)
Sire – 7-19863 (1990)
3. Harry Madison Et Son Squartett - The Madison Time (7”)
RCA Victor - 3-20421 (1962)
4. Adda Heynssen - Growing Out Of Nothing (7”)
MacDonald & Evans (Educational Recordings) Ltd. - ME/EP 21 & 22
5. The Benito Gonzales Latin Sound - Mambo Fantastico (12”)
Berry Music Co. Ltd. - BMPPS 1007 (1972)
6. Peppino Di Capri – St. Tropez Twist (7”)
Hispavox – HI 307-02 (1964)
7. Van McCoy & The Soul City Symphony - The Hustle (7”)
Avco - 6105 038 (1975)


Next week we're off on our Spanish Holidays on the Costa de Vinilo.


Monday, 13 June 2022

Body Talk - The Vinyl Thread ep.66


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we transplant 6 body part themed vinyl tracks into a monster of a show. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 66 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/body-talk-the-vinyl-thread-ep66/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 12th June 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Echo And The Bunnymen – The Back Of Love (7”)
Korova – KOW 24 (1982)
2. Fun Boy Three – Our Lips Are Sealed (7”)
Chrysalis – FUNB 1 (1983)
3. Sitrekin - Eyes on Fire (12”)
Hun Solo Records (2022)
4. Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Skin Deep (10”)
Philips - P.B.243 (1959)
5. Bobby Hackett - Fidgety Feet (7”)
Philips - BBE 12178 (1958)
6. Nine Inch Nails - Head Like A Hole (12”)
Island Records – ILPS 9973 (1989)

Next week dust off your Ponies, Jerks and Mashed Potatoes, because Natalie and I will be sharing vinyl Dance Crazes.

Monday, 6 June 2022

Australia - The Vinyl Thread ep.65


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we head down under to share vinyl from Australia. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 65 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/australia-the-vinyl-thread-ep65/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 5th June 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

1.Confidence Man - Boyfriend
2.The Triffids – Trick Of The Light
3.Gary Shearston -  Brisbane Ladies
4.The Go-Betweens – I Just Get Caught Out
5.Graeme Bell And His Australian Jazz Band - Nullabor
6.INXS – This Time 

Next week we perform open vinyl surgery, transplanting body theme records into our regular 20 minute show.

Monday, 30 May 2022

Trad UK - The Vinyl Thread ep.64


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we tour the UK listening to some of the musicians and music that was part of the Trad Jazz revival of the 1950s and 60s. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 64 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/trad-uk-the-vinyl-thread-ep64/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 29th May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Zenith Six - The Chant (7”)
Tempo - 45/A 145 (Manchester)
2. The Clyde Valley Stompers Featuring Mary McGowan - I Wish I Could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate (10”)
Beltona - ABL.524 (1958) (Glasgow)
3. Humphrey Lyttelton And His Band - Do The Beaulieu (7”)
Columbia - DB 4754 (1961) (Beaulieu, Hampshire)
4. Avon Cities' Jazz Band - Hawaiian War Chant (7”)
Tempo Records - 45/A 151 (1956) (Bristol)
5. Ottilie Patterson With Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Reckless Blues (7”)
Decca - DFE 6303 (1957) (County Down)
6. The Merseysippi Jazz Band - West Coast Shout (10”)
Esquire - 20-063 (1956) (Liverpool)

Next week we head south for a long distance vinyl episode from Australia.

Sunday, 22 May 2022

Cover Art - The Vinyl Thread ep.63

 


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we return to a favourite theme, Cover Art. We talk about cover artists from France, Ireland, Senegal and the UK. Sharing their stories and the music they represent. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 63 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/cover-art-the-vinyl-thread-ep63/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 22nd May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1. Pupi Campo and His Orchestra - Wha Happen (10”)
Vogue Records - L.D.S. 046 (Pierre Merlin)
2. Milton "Mezz" Mezzrow And His All Star Band - Sendin the Vipers (10”)
RCA - A 130 219 (1955) (Ivan Bottiau)
3. Ouza & Ses Ouzettes - Amina (12”)
Productions Jambaar PJ - JM 5003 (1980) (Djibathen "Laye" Sambou)
4. The Wedding Present – Why Are You Being So Reasonable Now? (7”)
Reception – REC 011 (1988) (Nick Spence)
5. The Simon Park Orchestra - Van Der Valk (7”)
Columbia - 2C 010 94841 (1975) (Joël Papiau)
6. The Stan Tracey Quartet - The Party (12”)
Steam - SJ 111 (1984) (Anne Carlisle)

Next week we take a tour of the UK, sharing music from Trad revival of the 1950s and 60s.


Monday, 16 May 2022

The Voice - The Vinyl Thread ep.62


Welcome to The Vinyl Thread with Natalie and Alban Low. This week we have vinyl featuring vocal performances that cross genres, styles and geographic borders. Join us for 20 minutes of vinyl and shellac, we spin flea market finds and auction lots into a themed selection for you to enjoy. 

Listen to episode 62 of The Vinyl Thread here - https://www.mixcloud.com/AlbanLow/the-voice-the-vinyl-thread-ep62/


Originally broadcast on Radio Nope on the 15th May 2022. Listen to other shows on Radio Nope at www.radionope.com

Tracklist
1.Mina - Brava (7”) - Rifi - RFN 16101 (1965)
2.Inez Andrews And The Andrewettes - I’m glad about it (7”) - Vocalion EPV-P 1283
3.Sophie Tucker With Ted Shapiro And His Orchestra - Conversational Man (10”) -Columbia - 4995 (1928)
4.Siouxsie And The Banshees – Candyman (12”) - Polydor – SHEX 10 (1986)
5. The Sugarcubes – Deus (7”) - One Little Indian – 7tp10 (1988)
6. Siw Malmkvist - Kärleksgasen (7”) - Metronome - MEP 490 (1959)
7. Mireille Mathieu - Ne Parlez Plus (7”) - Barclay - 70 953 (1966)

Next week we return to one of our favourite themes, Cover Art. We introduce you to 6 new artists, the covers they created and the music they represented.