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April 21, 2019: On Saturday, 11th May 2019, at 02:00, Johnnie Walker's Long Players will feature a segment on XTC's album Black Sea (along with a segment on Talking Head's album Little Creatures). The programme will be broadcast on on BBC Radio 2, London, and is produced by Mark Simpson. A brand new interview with Andy about the album and a longer version (along with the programme) will appear on the Radio 2 website and the BBC Sounds app (for streaming and download for 30 days after broadcast). September 28, 2018: BandHouse Gigs is a DC area not for profit music collective founded by Ron Newmyer and Chuck Sullivan in 2004 and now involving a dozen other regular volunteers. They enlist some of the area's finest musicians to perform the songs of various bands live. On Saturday, April 6, 2019, The Barns at Wolf Trap will host A BandHouse Gigs Tribute to XTC. "For those new to XTC, this is the chance to hear an incredible pop band's music that reminds one of The Beatles, yet is far more underappreciated." September 30, 2018: Leslie Gooch writes, "Do you love XTC? [XTC: This is Pop] is a documentary every fan should see, and one you'll want to show to non fans as well. Only available by streaming via subscription channels, and an occasional television airing, this petition is an attempt to prove enough interest to get a Blu-ray or DVD made and available for purchase. Please add your name if you would be interested in a copy of this fantastic documentary." May 24, 2018: Andy Partridge made recordings in his newly upgraded shed of Syd Barrett's “Apples & Oranges” and Neil Innes' “Humanoid Boogie”. Mr. Partridge has released these recordings on a four track (both songs in stereo and mono) double-A side 10" vinyl EP in a picture sleeve. The EP is a limited edition of 1,396 copies, available exclusively at Burning Shed. Pre-order now for a June 28, 2018, release.

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Kevin Murray has a new blog called Senses Working Overtime, and he starts things off by reviewing “Respectable Street”. XTC have an entire chapter devoted to them in the Allan Jones book Can't Stand Up For Falling Down: Rock'n'Roll War Stories. Jones apparently accompanied them on their very first U.S. tour (December 1978/January 1979). A very interesting time in the band's career. Lee Neuman sent in chord charts for “Summer's Cauldron”. Peter Pumpkinhead is a “tribute to one of the most creative, melodic and precise bands ever: XTC. [Their] mission is to bring the music of this little known yet very appreciated group of musical geniuses back. [They] lovingly recreate the sound and the energy to a T. Welcome!”

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Recent Site Updates

May 19, 2019: Songs - XTC: "The Wheel and The Maypole"
April 21, 2019: Press - “Respectable Street”, Senses Working Overtime, April 17, 2019
March 19, 2019: Discography - 12” Singles – Promotional Album Instore Play - Not For Sale

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