Neil Cooper
@neilcooper.bsky.social
Writer & Critic The Noise of Art - neilcooper.substack.com
coffeetablenotes.blogspot.com
The Herald, The List, The Drouth, Scottish Art News, MAP, Hungry Beat.
coffeetablenotes.blogspot.com
The Herald, The List, The Drouth, Scottish Art News, MAP, Hungry Beat.
New on The Noise of Art…
Fini Tribe - Sheer Action
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As Edinburgh provocateurs Fini Tribe
release an epic compilation of work from 1982-1987, they reveal a canon that sits with Polish theatre and German conceptualism as much as percussive post punk.
Fini Tribe - Sheer Action
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As Edinburgh provocateurs Fini Tribe
release an epic compilation of work from 1982-1987, they reveal a canon that sits with Polish theatre and German conceptualism as much as percussive post punk.
November 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
Fini Tribe - Sheer Action
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As Edinburgh provocateurs Fini Tribe
release an epic compilation of work from 1982-1987, they reveal a canon that sits with Polish theatre and German conceptualism as much as percussive post punk.
Fini Tribe - Sheer Action
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As Edinburgh provocateurs Fini Tribe
release an epic compilation of work from 1982-1987, they reveal a canon that sits with Polish theatre and German conceptualism as much as percussive post punk.
Orangutang - A SOBS Story…
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In honour of the Sexual Objects last stand tonight (Nov 8), my Noise of Art reflection on the SOBS’ archive collection and their place in rock’s rich tapestry is now gratis.
This is not a memorial…
@creepingbent.bsky.social
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In honour of the Sexual Objects last stand tonight (Nov 8), my Noise of Art reflection on the SOBS’ archive collection and their place in rock’s rich tapestry is now gratis.
This is not a memorial…
@creepingbent.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Orangutang - A SOBS Story…
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In honour of the Sexual Objects last stand tonight (Nov 8), my Noise of Art reflection on the SOBS’ archive collection and their place in rock’s rich tapestry is now gratis.
This is not a memorial…
@creepingbent.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
In honour of the Sexual Objects last stand tonight (Nov 8), my Noise of Art reflection on the SOBS’ archive collection and their place in rock’s rich tapestry is now gratis.
This is not a memorial…
@creepingbent.bsky.social
My @flemingartcoll.bsky.social
Scottish Art News obituary of Ian McKenzie Smith, the former director of Aberdeen Art Gallery and the city’s Director of Arts who helped transform Aberdeen’s artistic landscape.
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Scottish Art News obituary of Ian McKenzie Smith, the former director of Aberdeen Art Gallery and the city’s Director of Arts who helped transform Aberdeen’s artistic landscape.
www.flemingcollection.com/scottish_art...
November 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM
My @flemingartcoll.bsky.social
Scottish Art News obituary of Ian McKenzie Smith, the former director of Aberdeen Art Gallery and the city’s Director of Arts who helped transform Aberdeen’s artistic landscape.
www.flemingcollection.com/scottish_art...
Scottish Art News obituary of Ian McKenzie Smith, the former director of Aberdeen Art Gallery and the city’s Director of Arts who helped transform Aberdeen’s artistic landscape.
www.flemingcollection.com/scottish_art...
New on The Noise of Art…
Shop Local! #116
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Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Unlimited Corporation: Studies in Photography: Upright Gallery: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: Leith Makers: Hubcap Gallery: Bongo Club: Queen’s Hall: Voodoo Rooms: etc
Shop Local! #116
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Unlimited Corporation: Studies in Photography: Upright Gallery: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: Leith Makers: Hubcap Gallery: Bongo Club: Queen’s Hall: Voodoo Rooms: etc
November 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
Shop Local! #116
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Unlimited Corporation: Studies in Photography: Upright Gallery: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: Leith Makers: Hubcap Gallery: Bongo Club: Queen’s Hall: Voodoo Rooms: etc
Shop Local! #116
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Unlimited Corporation: Studies in Photography: Upright Gallery: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: Leith Makers: Hubcap Gallery: Bongo Club: Queen’s Hall: Voodoo Rooms: etc
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social
review of Death of an Influencer, Matt Anderson’s new play for A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Oran Mor Glasgow until Nov 8 playpiepint.com/whats-on/eve...
Lemon Tree Aberdeen Nov 11-15 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ppp...
review of Death of an Influencer, Matt Anderson’s new play for A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Oran Mor Glasgow until Nov 8 playpiepint.com/whats-on/eve...
Lemon Tree Aberdeen Nov 11-15 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ppp...
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social
review of Death of an Influencer, Matt Anderson’s new play for A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Oran Mor Glasgow until Nov 8 playpiepint.com/whats-on/eve...
Lemon Tree Aberdeen Nov 11-15 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ppp...
review of Death of an Influencer, Matt Anderson’s new play for A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Oran Mor Glasgow until Nov 8 playpiepint.com/whats-on/eve...
Lemon Tree Aberdeen Nov 11-15 www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/ppp...
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social review of Blood Wedding, Federico Garcia Lorca’s tragedy performed by final year BA students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
RCS, Glasgow until Fri Nov 7. www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/blo...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
RCS, Glasgow until Fri Nov 7. www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/blo...
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social review of Blood Wedding, Federico Garcia Lorca’s tragedy performed by final year BA students at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
RCS, Glasgow until Fri Nov 7. www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/blo...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
RCS, Glasgow until Fri Nov 7. www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/blo...
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social Top 10 Theatre Shows to see in Scotland in November.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
November 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social Top 10 Theatre Shows to see in Scotland in November.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
An absolute pleasure chatting with Jah Wobble tonight at Oran Mor in Glasgow.
In 50 minutes we managed PiL, Buddhism, William Blake, and some wicked impressions of members of Can.
Thanks to Ewan McNaught for making it happen, bringing me on board and taking this picture which I’ve nicked.
In 50 minutes we managed PiL, Buddhism, William Blake, and some wicked impressions of members of Can.
Thanks to Ewan McNaught for making it happen, bringing me on board and taking this picture which I’ve nicked.
November 1, 2025 at 1:06 AM
An absolute pleasure chatting with Jah Wobble tonight at Oran Mor in Glasgow.
In 50 minutes we managed PiL, Buddhism, William Blake, and some wicked impressions of members of Can.
Thanks to Ewan McNaught for making it happen, bringing me on board and taking this picture which I’ve nicked.
In 50 minutes we managed PiL, Buddhism, William Blake, and some wicked impressions of members of Can.
Thanks to Ewan McNaught for making it happen, bringing me on board and taking this picture which I’ve nicked.
Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart, Oran Mor, Glasgow, tonight.
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm. oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm. oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart, Oran Mor, Glasgow, tonight.
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm. oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm. oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart, sound checking at Oran Mor, Glasgow right now.
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm. oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm. oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Jah Wobble & The Invaders of the Heart, sound checking at Oran Mor, Glasgow right now.
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm. oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm. oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
My @theheraldscotland review of Let the Right One In, Jack Thorne’s adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s teen vampire novel performed by final year acting students at @rcsofficial in Glasgow.
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Until Oct 31 www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/let...
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Until Oct 31 www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/let...
October 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
My @theheraldscotland review of Let the Right One In, Jack Thorne’s adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqvist’s teen vampire novel performed by final year acting students at @rcsofficial in Glasgow.
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Until Oct 31 www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/let...
www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...
Until Oct 31 www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/let...
Tonight (Oct 31) I’ll be chatting with with Jah Wobble at Oran Mor in Glasgow about life after PiL, revisiting Metal Box and anything else we can pack in before he and the band play a seismic set.
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm.
oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm.
oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
October 31, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Tonight (Oct 31) I’ll be chatting with with Jah Wobble at Oran Mor in Glasgow about life after PiL, revisiting Metal Box and anything else we can pack in before he and the band play a seismic set.
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm.
oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
Doors 7pm. Q&A 7.30pm. Gig 8pm.
oran-mor.co.uk/events/an-au...
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social review of a new reboot of blockbuster Vietnam War based musical, Miss Saigon.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Edinburgh Playhouse until Nov 1. www.atgtickets.com/shows/miss-s...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Edinburgh Playhouse until Nov 1. www.atgtickets.com/shows/miss-s...
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social review of a new reboot of blockbuster Vietnam War based musical, Miss Saigon.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Edinburgh Playhouse until Nov 1. www.atgtickets.com/shows/miss-s...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Edinburgh Playhouse until Nov 1. www.atgtickets.com/shows/miss-s...
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social review of Sunny Afternoon, Joe Penhall’s play charting Ray Davies’s first explosive 4 years fronting The Kinks
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
King’s Glasgow until Nov 1 www.atgtickets.com/shows/sunny-...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
King’s Glasgow until Nov 1 www.atgtickets.com/shows/sunny-...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social review of Sunny Afternoon, Joe Penhall’s play charting Ray Davies’s first explosive 4 years fronting The Kinks
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
King’s Glasgow until Nov 1 www.atgtickets.com/shows/sunny-...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
King’s Glasgow until Nov 1 www.atgtickets.com/shows/sunny-...
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
New on The Noise of Art…
Shop Local! #115
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: WASPS: Mote 102: Custom Lane: Studies in Photography: Upright Gallery: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: French Institute: Filmhouse: Populous Cafe: Leith Dockers Club: etc
Shop Local! #115
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: WASPS: Mote 102: Custom Lane: Studies in Photography: Upright Gallery: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: French Institute: Filmhouse: Populous Cafe: Leith Dockers Club: etc
October 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
Shop Local! #115
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: WASPS: Mote 102: Custom Lane: Studies in Photography: Upright Gallery: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: French Institute: Filmhouse: Populous Cafe: Leith Dockers Club: etc
Shop Local! #115
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: WASPS: Mote 102: Custom Lane: Studies in Photography: Upright Gallery: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: French Institute: Filmhouse: Populous Cafe: Leith Dockers Club: etc
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social review of Hauns Aff Ma’ Haunted Bin! Éimi Quinn’s new lunchtime comedy for Halloween as part of @playpiepint.bsky.social
A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Oran Mor, Glasgow until Nov 1.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Oran Mor, Glasgow until Nov 1.
October 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social review of Hauns Aff Ma’ Haunted Bin! Éimi Quinn’s new lunchtime comedy for Halloween as part of @playpiepint.bsky.social
A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Oran Mor, Glasgow until Nov 1.
A Play, a Pie and a Pint.
www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...
Oran Mor, Glasgow until Nov 1.
New on The Noise of Art…
Ray Davies and The Kinks - Sunny Afternoons, Plays for Today and Late Night Drama
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As Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon opens,, a look at some of Ray Davies’ dramatic pasts, plus an archive interview with Sunny Afternoon writer Joe Penhall.
Ray Davies and The Kinks - Sunny Afternoons, Plays for Today and Late Night Drama
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As Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon opens,, a look at some of Ray Davies’ dramatic pasts, plus an archive interview with Sunny Afternoon writer Joe Penhall.
October 28, 2025 at 9:32 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
Ray Davies and The Kinks - Sunny Afternoons, Plays for Today and Late Night Drama
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As Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon opens,, a look at some of Ray Davies’ dramatic pasts, plus an archive interview with Sunny Afternoon writer Joe Penhall.
Ray Davies and The Kinks - Sunny Afternoons, Plays for Today and Late Night Drama
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon opens,, a look at some of Ray Davies’ dramatic pasts, plus an archive interview with Sunny Afternoon writer Joe Penhall.
Final day of Linder’s Danger Came Smiling retrospective at Inverleith House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
list.co.uk/news/linder-...
Linder - Danger Came Smiling - Inverleith House, RBGE Edinburgh until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
list.co.uk/news/linder-...
Linder - Danger Came Smiling - Inverleith House, RBGE Edinburgh until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
October 19, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Final day of Linder’s Danger Came Smiling retrospective at Inverleith House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
list.co.uk/news/linder-...
Linder - Danger Came Smiling - Inverleith House, RBGE Edinburgh until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
list.co.uk/news/linder-...
Linder - Danger Came Smiling - Inverleith House, RBGE Edinburgh until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
For the final weekend of Linder’s Danger Came Smiling retrospective at Inverleith House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, another look at my List interview with her from May this year.
list.co.uk/news/linder-...
Inverleith House, RBGE Edinburgh until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
list.co.uk/news/linder-...
Inverleith House, RBGE Edinburgh until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
October 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
For the final weekend of Linder’s Danger Came Smiling retrospective at Inverleith House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, another look at my List interview with her from May this year.
list.co.uk/news/linder-...
Inverleith House, RBGE Edinburgh until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
list.co.uk/news/linder-...
Inverleith House, RBGE Edinburgh until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
For the final weekend of Linder’s Danger Came Smiling retrospective at Inverleith House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, another look at this from the archive.
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Linder - Danger Came Smiling - Inverleith House, RBGE until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
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Linder - Danger Came Smiling - Inverleith House, RBGE until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
October 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
For the final weekend of Linder’s Danger Came Smiling retrospective at Inverleith House, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, another look at this from the archive.
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Linder - Danger Came Smiling - Inverleith House, RBGE until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Linder - Danger Came Smiling - Inverleith House, RBGE until Oct 19 www.rbge.org.uk/whats-on/lin...
New on The Noise of Art…
The List - 40 Years Circling the Centre
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As the mag that gave me my 1st paid gig turns 40, some personal highlights, the importance of print media, and how the landscape for arts journalism has changed. @thelistuk.bsky.social
The List - 40 Years Circling the Centre
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As the mag that gave me my 1st paid gig turns 40, some personal highlights, the importance of print media, and how the landscape for arts journalism has changed. @thelistuk.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
The List - 40 Years Circling the Centre
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As the mag that gave me my 1st paid gig turns 40, some personal highlights, the importance of print media, and how the landscape for arts journalism has changed. @thelistuk.bsky.social
The List - 40 Years Circling the Centre
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As the mag that gave me my 1st paid gig turns 40, some personal highlights, the importance of print media, and how the landscape for arts journalism has changed. @thelistuk.bsky.social
My List review of In Consideration of Our Times, Matthew Arthur Williams’ exhibition of new photographs and film.
list.co.uk/news/matthew...
Stills Gallery, Edinburgh until October 18.
stills.org/exhibitions/
list.co.uk/news/matthew...
Stills Gallery, Edinburgh until October 18.
stills.org/exhibitions/
October 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
My List review of In Consideration of Our Times, Matthew Arthur Williams’ exhibition of new photographs and film.
list.co.uk/news/matthew...
Stills Gallery, Edinburgh until October 18.
stills.org/exhibitions/
list.co.uk/news/matthew...
Stills Gallery, Edinburgh until October 18.
stills.org/exhibitions/
New on The Noise of Art…
Shop Local! #112
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Summerhall: Embassy: Studies in Photography: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: North Edinburgh Arts: Queen’s Hall: Outhouse: Sketchy Beats: Whitespace: Sneaky Pete’s…
Shop Local! #112
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Summerhall: Embassy: Studies in Photography: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: North Edinburgh Arts: Queen’s Hall: Outhouse: Sketchy Beats: Whitespace: Sneaky Pete’s…
October 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
Shop Local! #112
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Summerhall: Embassy: Studies in Photography: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: North Edinburgh Arts: Queen’s Hall: Outhouse: Sketchy Beats: Whitespace: Sneaky Pete’s…
Shop Local! #112
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
Edinburgh’s weekend starts here…
Leith Depot: Summerhall: Embassy: Studies in Photography: Kimpton Hotel: Leith School of Art: North Edinburgh Arts: Queen’s Hall: Outhouse: Sketchy Beats: Whitespace: Sneaky Pete’s…
New on The Noise of Art…
Orangutang - A SOBs Story… What Heroes of Rock and Roll Did Next
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As The Sexual Objects release their Orangutang album, a taking stock of where they sit in ‘rock’s rich tapestry’, by way of 2 archive rock docs. @creepingbent.bsky.social
Orangutang - A SOBs Story… What Heroes of Rock and Roll Did Next
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As The Sexual Objects release their Orangutang album, a taking stock of where they sit in ‘rock’s rich tapestry’, by way of 2 archive rock docs. @creepingbent.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 8:42 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
Orangutang - A SOBs Story… What Heroes of Rock and Roll Did Next
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As The Sexual Objects release their Orangutang album, a taking stock of where they sit in ‘rock’s rich tapestry’, by way of 2 archive rock docs. @creepingbent.bsky.social
Orangutang - A SOBs Story… What Heroes of Rock and Roll Did Next
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As The Sexual Objects release their Orangutang album, a taking stock of where they sit in ‘rock’s rich tapestry’, by way of 2 archive rock docs. @creepingbent.bsky.social