Work on the new record, which will be called "Downstream", is now nearing the mixing stage. The album features original 'Sniff' bass player Nick South, drummer Richard Marcangelo who played on The 'Game's Up' keyboard player Robin Langridge who played on my solo albums and 'No Damage Done' and 'Underground' and of course Les Davidson guitarist since 'Love/Action', guest musicians include my daughter Caitlin on keyboards and accordion and Jennifer Maidman on bass. On the re-release front. From my solo stuff 'Slowdown' is now available on iTunes and as an IODA download (Amazon and eMusic etc). Slowdown is a compilation of songs from my two solo albums for Sonet Records. Over the years a lot of people have asked about this so I'm happy to tell you that, yes you can now purchase on line....I can also tell you that the first four Sniff albums from Chiswick Records are finally available from iTunes, napster etc.

FILM NOIR

Old friend and sometimes collaborator Karel Fialka has just put out his new album 'Film Noir' a collection of moody existential musings on the dark side of life. I feature as a guest vocalist on two or three of the songs. My favourite song is probably 'Alphaville and not just because I get to do a duet with esteemed actress Tilda Swinton, alright I didn't meet her, but thanks to the wonders of modern technology you'd never know. Using Godard's dystopian metropolis as inspiration, Karel conjures up a vivid picture of a man alone with his regrets in the city. It's a great track. Tilda Swinton's spoken narration is electrifying. This and many more treats can be found on 'Film Noir' check it out via the link. http://www.karelfialka.com