Q&A: Jon Spencer (9 January 2019)

Posted on January 9, 2019 by admin

“It might come as a surprise that Jon Spencer — the guiding force behind some of the best, most dangerously playful rock ‘n’ roll of the modern era — would only now be releasing his first solo album. The 12-song “Spencer Sings the Hits” is of a piece with the trademark punk blues and fuzzed-out retro rock he’s specialized in for 30 years.

“Part of the reason I used my name is so I can let people know what to expect,” the 53-year-old performer says, calling from his New York City home base…”

Preview feature for Jon Spencer & The HITmakers at Richmond Music Hall at Capital Ale House (January 13, 2019)

FULL ARTICLE: https://richmondmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/music/q-a-jon-spencer/

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S-E-R-V-I-C-E: Full-Length Album 2019

Posted on January 1, 2019 by admin

“S-E-R-V-I-C-E full-length album 2019. #gimmeservice #gimmesomeservice #servicetheband #S-E-R-V-I-C-E #gimme #seer #vice” – https://www.instagram.com/p/BsEtHXxnEsJ/

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Jon Spencer – NEW interview: Stream

Posted on December 19, 2018 by admin

Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz: Episode #011 opens with a Jon Spencer interview which can be streamed at the following address:

https://soundcloud.com/puregrainaudio/paltrocast-with-darren-paltrowitz-episode-011-with-jon-spencer-chris-barron-hafthor-bjornsson

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Jon Spencer – Rough Trade Albums of The Month podcast

Posted on December 12, 2018 by admin

“He sums-up up rock ‘n’ roll to me… …he’s ahead of the curve all the time.”

Rough Trade​ – Albums of The Month: December 2018 podcast features Jon Spencer – Spencer Sings The Hits.

The podcast also references Bob Bert​ and the HITmakers set at Rough Trade East on 2 November 2018.

FULL EPISODE HERE (JS section starts at 31m 33s): https://soundcloud.com/rough_trade/rough-trade-podcast-episode-37-albums-of-the-month-december-2018

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Bob Bert – Interview: Download / Stream

Posted on December 10, 2018 by admin

A new interview with Bob Bert can be streamed / downloaded here: http://www.radionope.com/podcasts/protonicreversal/?name=2018-12-06_128_ep128__bob_bert_sonic_youth__pussy_galore__lydia_lunch_retrovirus__jon_spencer__the_hitmakers.mp3

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