Elvis Costello's gig in Leeds reviewed by Des Moines and Pic by Gus Stewart in Sounds 3rd, February 1979.

Generation X's album 'Valley Of The Dolls' reviewed by Dave McCullough in Sounds 3rd, February 1979. Pic by Ray Stevenson.

3rd, February 1979 an article on The Ramones by Timothy White and pics by Gus Stewart. "There was never anything like the Ramones before"

Bill Nelson's Red Noise album 'Sound On Sound' reviewed by Tony Mitchell in Sounds 3rd, February 1979.

Sounds Front Cover 3rd, February 1979 featuring Paul Stanley of Kiss. Pic by Steve Emberton.

Lene Lovich's single 'Lucky Numbers' and UK Tour advert in Sounds 3rd, February 1979.

Jaws in Sounds 2nd, February 1980 featuring an article on The Tygers of Pan Tang by Ian Ravendale and Pics by Rik Walton. @tygersofpantang.bsky.social

Sounds Front Cover 2nd, February 1980 featuring Tommy Shaw of Styx and Pic by Ross Halfin.

2nd, February 1980 an article on The Clash by Robbi Millar and Pix by Paul Slattery. "As I see it, once a punk always a punk and directions keep changing." @theclash.com

News in Sounds 2nd, February 1980 including Iron Maiden postponing UK Tour to record their first album.

News in Sounds 2nd, February 1980 of Elvis Costello's legal battle with Warner Brother being resolved.

Went to this, was second row standing as the chords to London Calling kicked in, my left shoe came off during the bouncing. Managed to get out and watch the rest from the side. Shoe found half stuck under stage at end.

31st, January 1980 The Clash play Leeds University.

The Pink Floyd's album 'Animals' reviewed by Hugh Fielder in Sounds 29th, January 1977.

High Society article on Rough Trade Records in Sounds 29th, January 1977. @roughtraderecords.bsky.social @jonsavage.bsky.social

An article on Generation X by Giovanni Dadomo in Sounds 29th, January 1977.

Sounds Front Cover 29th, January 1977 featuring Ritchie Blackmore with pic by Watal Asanuma.

29th, January 1977 The Ramones album 'Ramones Leave Home' reviewed by Giovanni Dadomo. "Ramones 'Leave Home' is every bit as crass, simple, funny, catchy and brilliant as its predecessor - in fact it's better still already."

The Pop Group's gig at London College Of Printing reviewed by Pete Silverton in Sounds 28th, January 1978.

Blondie's album 'Plastic Letters' reviewed by Jan Suck in Sounds 28th, January 1978. @blondieband.bsky.social @chrisstein.bsky.social

News of The Sex Pistols split in Sounds 28th, January 1978 with comment from Vivien Goldman plus news of The Rich Kids Tour. @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social @glenmatlock.bsky.social

The Sex Pistols gig in San Francisco reviewed by Jonh Ingham in Sounds 28th, January 1978. Plus in Jaws, what the papers said. @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social

28th, January 1978 an article on XTC by Tony Mitchell and Pix by Jill Furmanovsky. "It is not just their music that is bright, zany and full of unexpected twists."

Ian Dury's album 'New Boots and Panties' advert in Sounds 28th, January 1978.

An article on The Radiators From Space by Dave Brown in Sounds 28th, January 1978. @buddyholidai.bsky.social @jjohnfoyle.bsky.social

Rush's album 'Closer To The Heart' and UK Tour advert in Sounds 28th, January 1978. @rushtheband.bsky.social

Sounds Front Cover 28th, January 1978 featuring Althia & Donna and XTC.

An article on Althia & Donna by Vivien Goldman and Pix by Kate Simon in Sounds 28th, January 1978.

An article on The Lurkers by Mick Wall in Sounds 28th, January 1978.

Elvis Costello's gig at the Roundhouse reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 28th, January 1978. @jonsavage.bsky.social

Adam Ants gig at the Marquee reviewed by Stephen Lavers in Sounds 28th, January 1978.

Sounds Front Cover 27th, January 1979 featuring The Cure. @thecure.com

News about the Kleenex EP in Sounds 27th, January 1979, Plus UFO's Phil Mogg.

An article on The Cure by Dave McCullough and Pics by Paul Slattery in Sounds 27th, January 1979. @thecure.com

27th, January 1979 Joe Jackson's album 'Look Sharp' reviewed by Giovanni Dadomo. Pic by Paul Canty. "This is no hype, I'd gladly have written about this dazzler for free."

Blondie's single 'Heart Of Glass' advert in Sounds 27th, January 1979. @chrisstein.bsky.social

Buzzcocks gig in Manchester reviewed by Mick Middles, plus The Mekons at the Hope and Anchor reviewed by David Hepworth in Sounds 27th, January 1979. Pic by Ray Stevenson. @buzzcocks.com

Steve hi, since today is the 45th anniversary of the Kings album at #1 in the UK, all being well, you don't mind me letting you know three gems from it featured during my latest earlier www.mixcloud.com/ColinSpencer... Hope you decide to listen through and enjoy it🙏 Be well, Colin

15th, January 1977 Sounds Front Cover featuring Ted Nugent. Pic by Allan Ballard.

15th, January 1977 David Bowie's album 'Low' reviewed by Tim Lott. "'Low' is inexorably and radically influenced by Brian Eno". @davidbowiereal.bsky.social @syntheticdreamspod.bsky.social

Newsdesk in Sounds 15th, January 1977 including The Sex Pistols deny EMI contract cancelled. @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social

published on the very day of the Winterland show that forms the centrepiece of Lipstick Traces. "ever get the feeling you've been cheated?"

The Rich Kids single 'Rich Kids' advert in Sounds 14th, January 1978. @glenmatlock.bsky.social

An article on Dan McCafferty and Nazareth by Donna McAllister in Sounds 14th, January 1978.

An article on Fanzines by Jon Savage in Sounds 14th, January 1978. @jonsavage.bsky.social

The Ramones, Generation X and The Rezillos gig at the Rainbow reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 14th, January 1978. @jonsavage.bsky.social

14th, January 1978 an article on The Sex Pistols by Dave Schulps. "America, meet the Sex Pistols." @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social

Sounds Front Cover 14th, January 1978 featuring Johnny Rotten of The Sex Pistols. @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social

XTC's single 'Statue Of Liberty' and UK Tour advert in Sounds 14th, January 1978.

Steppin' Out gig guide in Sounds 14th, January 1978.