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Saint Etienne announce new LP "The Night"

"The Night"

The New Album

Two exclusive vinyl editions plus a CD will be available to pre-order from our shop from 5pm GMT next Wednesday 20th November. All orders will ship in early December for global delivery before Christmas.

"The Night" is the bands 12th studio LP and features 14 brand new recordings produced by Saint Etienne and Augustin Bousfield between January and August this year.

You can take a sneak-peak preview of 'Half Light' from the album here.. Video

..and, if you visit Spotify, Apple Music and other DSPs you can listen to 'Half Light' plus an exclusive B-side 'Daydream' that won't be available elsewhere.

The Saint Etienne online shop will be selling two exclusive vinyl formats of "The Night" - a super limited edition 300 pressing on black vinyl plus an exclusive transparent "coke bottle green" vinyl - and many of you will be pleased to know we're also offering a CD version housed in an eco-friendly card wallet with booklet.

Every order placed via the Saint Etienne shop will be accompanied by a free - and totally exclusive - CD of bonus material entitled "Deep Into The Night".

For full details of exactly what's on offer please visit the bands online shop but remember nothing goes on sale until 5pm next Wednesday 20th November. As with all our Christmas offerings stocks are extremely limited so please be sure to arrive within the first hour or so to avoid disappointment.

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Details to Follow

New Album

Saint Etienne will be releasing news of their new long player this Thursday, November 14th. Available on LP and CD. It's looking like Nov 20 will be the next key date after Thursday's announcement. Hold tight.

New Album

The test pressings have been approved. Saint Etienne will be releasing news of their new album on November 14th. Available on LP and CD.

Cola Boy

Janey Lee Grace released her book "from Wham To Woo" yesterday which shares how she got her break in the music business, the highs and lows of being a backing singer and what it was like touring with bands in the 80's and 90's.

Janey was the lead singer of Saint Etienne's side project Cola Boy who in 1991 scored a top 10 hit with their single 7 Ways To Love. Need more info on the Cola Boy project? Check out the Side Project Section of the Saint Etienne Disco

Order a copy of the book here

Measured Mile

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley's Measured Mile label will issue its sixth 7 Inch on Nov 29, 2024. Pictures of the Reg Tilsley / Roger Jackson release can be found already in the Discography.

DJ Pete Wiggs

Quatermass III in concert
+ Kate Fear
+ DJ Pete Wiggs (Saint Etienne)

The Prince Albert, Brighton, England
Dec 10, 2024
8:00 PM

Saint Etienne Remix

Language Field release 'Reworks', an album of original Language Field tracks remixed & reinterpreted by Saint Etienne, Paddy Steer, Listening Center, Swansither, Palm Skin Productions, UNE, The Twelve Hour Foundation, Pulselovers, Bernard Grancher & Sulk Rooms.

It's out on Precariat Records and Saint Etienne remix the track Smother.

Released Nov 22, 2024

Can be ordered digitally from Language Field Bandcamp

Can be ordered digitally from Precariat Records Bandcamp

Language Field is London-based musician, DJ & Producer Paul Cheshire, previously releasing tracks as The Elusive Double

Saint Etienne In Conversation

Classic Album Sundays presents 'Foxbase Alpha' at The British Library. Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, and Pete Wiggs will discuss the album with Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, followed by an uninterrupted playback of the album and a Q&A session. The event takes place on Monday, October 14th, from 7pm-9pm. Doors open at 6pm. Sold Out.

John Barry: Beyond Bond

Bob Stanley appeared on BBC Radio 3 - Sound Of Cinema to discuss John Barry.

What's This

Saint Etienne insider shared this photo of a Test Pressing today (HVNLP233)

Out Today

Various Artists - New Jill Swing

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD & Vinyl

01 I'm So Into You (Radio Remix with Rap) - SWV
02 The Way You Love Me (Edit) - Karyn White
03 What I Will Do To You - Ex-Girlfriend
04 Giving You The Benefit (7" version) - Pebbles
05 Don't Walk Away (Pop Walk) - Jade
06 Try Me (Special Slammin' Remix edit) - Jasmine Guy
07 Your Sweetness (Album version) - Good Girls
08 Piece Of My Heart - Tara Kemp
09 She's Not My Lover - Joyce Irby
10 Lies (New Jack Remix) - En Vogue
11 Ain't Nuthin' In The World (Single edit) - Miki Howard
12 In My Nature - Nuttin' Nyce
13 You Make The Difference - Tracie Spencer
14 Love On My Mind - Xscape
15 I Wanna Give It To You - Shanice
16 Full Term Love - Monie Love
17 Betcha'll Never Find (Radio version) - Chantay Savage
18 Preview My Happiness - Keisha Jackson

Out Today

John Barry - Something's Up! Film, TV & Studio Work 1964-1967

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD

01 The Syndicate
02 Oublie Ca
03 Seance On A Wet Afternoon'
04 Troubadour
05 Chicken Delhi Cold
06 Barbra's Theme
07 Goldfinger
08 The Chase
09 Theme From King Rat
10 A Man Alone
11 The Knack
12 Thunderball
13 Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
14 Four In The Morning
15 Danny Scipio Theme
16 Theme from The Quiller Memorandum - Wednesday's Child
17 Something's Up!
18 The Girl With the Sun In Her Hair
19 Vendetta
20 The Whisperers
21 You Only Live Twice
22 Space March (Capsule In Space)
23 Dutchman
24 Seance On a Wet Afternoon
25 Theme from Born Free

Saint Etienne Remix

Saint Etienne collaborator Augustin Bousfield released his new single 'Who Turned The Lights Out?' with bonus remixes by Saint Etienne and Flash Cassette today. Available on CD Single, Floppy Disk, or Digital Download.

His new album 'Anymoor' is out on November 8th.

Cheap Oasis Tickets

Limited edition 'December 1993' tee-shirts and commemorative mugs are being sold via the Saint Etienne webshop for just 24-hours from 8am BST on Thursday September 5th. For more details go to the merchandise section of this site.

Saint Etienne Remix

On September 20th, Saint Etienne collaborator Augustin Bousfield releases the new single 'Who Turned The Lights Out' with bonus remixes by Saint Etienne and Flash Cassette. His new album 'Anymoor' is out on November 8th. More details as we get them.

Saint Etienne In Conversation

Classic Album Sundays presents 'Foxbase Alpha' at The British Library. Sarah Cracknell, Bob Stanley, and Pete Wiggs will discuss the album with Colleen 'Cosmo' Murphy, followed by an uninterrupted playback of the album and a Q&A session. The event takes place on Monday, October 14th, from 7pm-9pm. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets on sale from 10am Thursday 8th August are expected to sell out quickly.

Truck Festival

Birdie and The Dreaming Spires play the Truck Festival on Jul 28

Some Dusty

Saint Etienne Alumni Paul Kelly and Debsey Wykes Side project Birdie reissue their first album Some Dusty today

The album was originally released twenty-five years ago on August 30th, 1999.

You can now order the reissue on vinyl via Slumberland Records Bandcamp site.

We've Only Just Begun - The Paul Williams Songbook

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD today from your favourite UK record shop

01 Someday Man - The Monkees
02 Bitter Honey - The Holy Mackerel
03 I Won't Last A Day Without You - Diana Ross
04 We've Only Just Begun - Freddie Allen
05 Let's Ride - Roger Nichols & The Small Circle Of Friends
06 We Could Be Flying - Scott Walker
07 Talk It Over In The Morning - Anne Murray
08 Somebody Waiting - Miguel Rios
09 What Would They Say - Helen Reddy
10 Rainy Days And Mondays - Freda Payne
11 Travelling Boy - Art Garfunkel
12 I Fell - The Four King Cousins
13 Fill Your Heart - Biff Rose
14 Let Me Be The One - Petula Clark
15 Where Do I Go From Here - Elvis Presley
16 Roan Pony - Paul Williams
17 An Old Fashioned Love Song - Three Dog Night
18 My Fair Share (Love Theme from One On One) - Seals & Crofts
19 Trust - The Peppermint Trolley Company
20 The Drifter - The Sandpipers
21 Another Fine Mess - Glen Campbell
22 Rainbow Connection - Kermit

Coming Soon (Sep 27)

Various Artists - New Jill Swing

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD & Vinyl

01 I'm So Into You (Radio Remix with Rap) - SWV
02 The Way You Love Me (Edit) - Karyn White
03 What I Will Do To You - Ex-Girlfriend
04 Giving You The Benefit (7" version) - Pebbles
05 Don't Walk Away (Pop Walk) - Jade
06 Try Me (Special Slammin' Remix edit) - Jasmine Guy
07 Your Sweetness (Album version) - Good Girls
08 Piece Of My Heart - Tara Kemp
09 She's Not My Lover - Joyce Irby
10 Lies (New Jack Remix) - En Vogue
11 Ain't Nuthin' In The World (Single edit) - Miki Howard
12 In My Nature - Nuttin' Nyce
13 You Make The Difference - Tracie Spencer
14 Love On My Mind - Xscape
15 I Wanna Give It To You - Shanice
16 Full Term Love - Monie Love
17 Betcha'll Never Find (Radio version) - Chantay Savage
18 Preview My Happiness - Keisha Jackson

Coming Soon (Sep 27)

John Barry - Something's Up! Film, TV & Studio Work 1964-1967

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD

01 The Syndicate
02 Oublie Ca
03 Seance On A Wet Afternoon'
04 Troubadour
05 Chicken Delhi Cold
06 Barbra's Theme
07 Goldfinger
08 The Chase
09 Theme From King Rat
10 A Man Alone
11 The Knack
12 Thunderball
13 Mr Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
14 Four In The Morning
15 Danny Scipio Theme
16 Theme from The Quiller Memorandum - Wednesday's Child
17 Something's Up!
18 The Girl With the Sun In Her Hair
19 Vendetta
20 The Whisperers
21 You Only Live Twice
22 Space March (Capsule In Space)
23 Dutchman
24 Seance On a Wet Afternoon
25 Theme from Born Free

BCB Radio

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley appeared on The Record Club show presented by Rob Prior via Bradford Radio BCB 106.6 FM

New Album

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley recently mentioned via a podcast that the new Saint Etienne album is targeting an October/November release.

Saltaire Record And Retro Fair

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley: "I'll be at Saltaire Record Fair a week on Saturday. If anyone's looking for St Et rarities drop me a line and I'll see what I can dig out. I've also got things like the rare hardback of Yeah Yeah Yeah, as well as swaps and doubles from my collection. See you there!"

Caroline Social Club
Caroline St, Saltaire
July 20, 2024
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Out Today

Cherry Red issues a Shampoo 4 Disc (3 x CD 1 x DVD) Box Set today.

Shampoo were early signings to Saint Etienne's Bob and Pete's legendary Icerink label before going on to international superstardom during the mid '90s.

Out Today

Various Artists - Tomorrow's Fashions - Library Electronica 1972-1987

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD and 2XLP

01 Coaster - Simon Park
02 Rippling Reeds - Wozo
03 Leaving - Sam Spence
04 Northern Lights 1 - John Cameron
05 Spaghetti Junction - Peter Reno
06 Space Walk - Rubba
07 Prospect - Paul Hart
08 Tomorrow's Fashions - Geoff Bastow
09 Blue Movies - Brian Wade
10 Videodisc - Trevor Bastow
11 Interface - Astral Sounds
12 Starways - B(Rian) Chatton
13 Optics - Unit 9
14 Atomic Station - Wozo
15 Future Prospect - Adrian Baker
16 Planned Production - Warren Bennett
17 Future Perspectives - Anthony Hobson aka Tektron
18 Waterfall - Chameleon
19 Telecom - James Asher
20 Eagle - Simon Park aka Soul City Orchestra
21 Astral Plain - Alan Hawkshaw
22 Drifting In Time - Paul Williams
23 Earth Born - Brian Bennett
24 Soft Waves - Harry Forbes
25 Topaz - Astral Sounds
26 Eternity - Alan Hawkshaw
27 Infinity - John Cameron
28 Morning Dew - Andy Grossart & Paul Williams

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley & Saltaire Shakedown Presents Pop Of The Picks Vol 1 1957-1962

Knockout Discs spun for your Immediate Pleasure

The Triangle, Shipley, England
Jun 28, 2024
7:30 Doors
8:00 Start

Uh-Oh

Cherry Red issues a Shampoo 4 Disc (3 x CD 1 x DVD) Box Set next Friday.

Shampoo were early signings to Saint Etienne's Bob and Pete's legendary Icerink label before going on to international superstardom during the mid '90s.

Out Today (Jun 6)

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley's book Bee Gees Children Of The World is released in soft cover by Nine Eight Books.

Coming Soon (Jul 26)

Various Artists - We've Only Just Begun - The Paul Williams Songbook

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD

01 Someday Man - The Monkees
02 Bitter Honey - The Holy Mackerel
03 I Won't Last A Day Without You - Diana Ross
04 We've Only Just Begun - Freddie Allen
05 Let's Ride - Roger Nichols & The Small Circle Of Friends
06 We Could Be Flying - Scott Walker
07 Talk It Over In The Morning - Anne Murray
08 Somebody Waiting - Miguel Rios
09 What Would They Say - Helen Reddy
10 Rainy Days And Mondays - Freda Payne
11 Travelling Boy - Art Garfunkel
12 I Fell - The Four King Cousins
13 Fill Your Heart - Biff Rose
14 Let Me Be The One - Petula Clark
15 Where Do I Go From Here - Elvis Presley
16 Roan Pony - Paul Williams
17 An Old Fashioned Love Song - Three Dog Night
18 My Fair Share (Love Theme from One On One) - Seals & Crofts
19 Trust - The Peppermint Trolley Company
20 The Drifter - The Sandpipers
21 Another Fine Mess - Glen Campbell
22 Rainbow Connection - Kermit

Some Dusty (Jul 26)

Saint Etienne Alumni Paul Kelly and Debsey Wykes Side project Birdie will reissue their first album Some Dusty on July 26.

The album was originally released twenty-five years ago on August 30th, 1999.

You can now order the reissue on vinyl via Slumberland Records Bandcamp site.

Out Today

Thom Bell - Didn't I Blow Your Mind? The Sound Of Philadelphia Soul 1969 - 1983

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD from your favourite record shop

01 Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) - The Delfonics
02 You Gotta Be A Lady - The Chargers
03 The Rubberband Man - Spinners
04 Got You Into My Life - Eloise Laws
05 You Are Everything - The Stylistics
06 Give In To Love - Ronnie Dyson
07 Nice And Slow - Elton John
08 Take My Hand - New York City
09 Silly - Deniece Williams
10 Then Came You - Dionne Warwick & Spinners
11 Will You Kiss Me One More Time - Lou Rawls
12 Lazy Susan - Little Anthony & The Imperials
13 Betcha By Golly, Wow - The Stylistics
14 Joe - Nancy Wilson
15 Loving You - Losing You - Johnny Mathis
16 Walking Around In Teardrops - Jerry Butler
17 Nobody Knows It - Bell & James
18 Let Somebody Love Me - Phyllis Hyman
19 One In a Million (Guy) - Dee Dee Bridgewater
20 Brandy - The O'Jays

Out Today

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley has overseen a 5 CD Boxset for Barry Ryan via Cherry Red Records

The 95-track 5CD clamshell box set contains Barry's five studio albums for Polydor Records, a disc of non LP recordings released by Polydor plus a discs of late 70s tracks for other labels including nine previously unreleased cuts.

Released with the full support of Barry's Estate, the release has been overseen by St. Etienne’s Bob Stanley, a long time fan, who has provided in-depth liner notes.

Children Of The World The Story Of The Bee Gees (Jun 6)

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley's book Bee Gees Children Of The World is released in soft cover on June 6th by Nine Eight Books.

Like A Motorway

May 16, 2024, thirty years ago, Saint Etienne released their second single from Tiger Bay called Like A Motorway. It was released in the UK on 7 Inch, 12 Inch, CD Single, and cassette single.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Pete Wiggs

Some Dusty

Saint Etienne Alumni Paul Kelly and Debsey Wykes Side project Birdie will reissue their first album Some Dusty later this year.

The album was originally released twenty-five years ago on August 30th, 1999.

We Are Icerink Listening Session

30 years ago today, on May 2, 1994, Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs released the We Are Icerink compilation.

The Saint Etienne Disco and fans held a Twitter Listening Session to celebrate.

If you missed it the transcript of the event is now available in the site.

We Are Icerink

30 years ago today, on May 2, 1994, Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs released the We Are Icerink compilation. The CD captured the spirit of Golden, Sensuround, Oval, Supermarket, Shampoo, and Earl Brutus. It also added in six new bands into the mix.

SaintEtienneDisco is celebrating the 30th year anniversary of the Icerink Compilation with a Twitter Listening Session today, Thursday May 2, 2024.

Schedule
UK Time 9:00-10:00 Warm Up
UK Time 10:00-10:50 Listening Session
https://twitter.com/StEtienneDisco
Hashtag: #icerinkcomp30

Join us and share your memories of the Icerink Label!!!!!

Coming Soon (Jun 28)

Various Artists - Tomorrow's Fashions - Library Electronica 1972-1987

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD and 2XLP

01 Coaster - Simon Park
02 Rippling Reeds - Wozo
03 Leaving - Sam Spence
04 Northern Lights 1 - John Cameron
05 Spaghetti Junction - Peter Reno
06 Space Walk - Rubba
07 Prospect - Paul Hart
08 Tomorrow's Fashions - Geoff Bastow
09 Blue Movies - Brian Wade
10 Videodisc - Trevor Bastow
11 Interface - Astral Sounds
12 Starways - B(Rian) Chatton
13 Optics - Unit 9
14 Atomic Station - Wozo
15 Future Prospect - Adrian Baker
16 Planned Production - Warren Bennett
17 Future Perspectives - Anthony Hobson aka Tektron
18 Waterfall - Chameleon
19 Telecom - James Asher
20 Eagle - Simon Park aka Soul City Orchestra
21 Astral Plain - Alan Hawkshaw
22 Drifting In Time - Paul Williams
23 Earth Born - Brian Bennett
24 Soft Waves - Harry Forbes
25 Topaz - Astral Sounds
26 Eternity - Alan Hawkshaw
27 Infinity - John Cameron
28 Morning Dew - Andy Grossart & Paul Williams

Bob Stanley's Record Room

Just a reminder that Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley has launched his Record Room today via Patreon.

Bob says: "There will be writing, videos, reviews, top tips, playlists, and regular rummages through my stupidly large collection of pop-related tat. Believe me, there will be no shortage of stuff to read, listen to, and watch. So put on your raving shoes and come on in. And maybe bring a 45 adaptor with you, just in case I forget mine."

May 2, 2024

Coming Soon (May 31)

Thom Bell - Didn't I Blow Your Mind? The Sound Of Philadelphia Soul 1969 - 1983

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and available on CD

01 Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) - The Delfonics
02 You Gotta Be A Lady - The Chargers
03 The Rubberband Man - Spinners
04 Got You Into My Life - Eloise Laws
05 You Are Everything - The Stylistics
06 Give In To Love - Ronnie Dyson
07 Nice And Slow - Elton John
08 Take My Hand - New York City
09 Silly - Deniece Williams
10 Then Came You - Dionne Warwick & Spinners
11 Will You Kiss Me One More Time - Lou Rawls
12 Lazy Susan - Little Anthony & The Imperials
13 Betcha By Golly, Wow - The Stylistics
14 Joe - Nancy Wilson
15 Loving You - Losing You - Johnny Mathis
16 Walking Around In Teardrops - Jerry Butler
17 Nobody Knows It - Bell & James
18 Let Somebody Love Me - Phyllis Hyman
19 One In a Million (Guy) - Dee Dee Bridgewater
20 Brandy - The O'Jays

Happy Birthday Sarah Cracknell

Shampoo - Complete Shampoo

More big news. Cherry Red has announced the release of a Shampoo Box Set (3CD/1DVD) titled Complete Shampoo.

The box includes all three albums including the super rare Absolute Shampoo which was only available in 2000 from the fanclub. The album includes 8 tracks written by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs and has been out of print for years.

The Box also includes as bonus material all six of the Shampoo tracks originally released on Bob and Pete's label Icerink in 1993. Looks like a fairly comprehensive offering from Shampoo and Cherry Red. Out on June 28th.

In the meantime feel free to check out more info on Shampoo and their Saint Etienne related material here in the Discography by clicking on the link.

Bob Stanley's Record Room

Big news. Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley is starting a Patreon group. Opens on April 23rd. It is called Bob Stanley's Record Room. Address is Patreon.com/bobstanley

Measured Mile

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley's Measured Mile label issued its fifth 7 Inch today, Mar 29, 2024. Pictures of the Act 1 / Ivano Fossati release can be found already in the Discography.

Saint Etienne Remix

Iraina Mancini provided details today for ordering the limited edition 12" inch vinyl including Beyond the Wizards Sleeve Rework of "Undo the Blue" and Saint Etienne's Remix of "Sugar High" from Iraina's debut album. Limited to 500 copies. Now on sale through Iraina Mancini's Bandcamp.

Barry Ryan

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley has overseen a 5 CD Boxset for Barry Ryan via Cherry Red Records to be released on May 24.

The 95-track 5CD clamshell box set contains Barry's five studio albums for Polydor Records, a disc of non LP recordings released by Polydor plus a discs of late 70s tracks for other labels including nine previously unreleased cuts.

Released with the full support of Barry's Estate, the release has been overseen by St. Etienne’s Bob Stanley, a long time fan, who has provided in-depth liner notes.

Saint Etienne Remix

Iraina Mancini will be releasing a 12 Inch record soon which will include the Sugar High Saint Etienne remix which was released last year. Iraina will be announcing details and pre-order dates very soon.

Update: Pre-Order Information to be announced on March 28th, 2024.

Slumberland Records Showcase

Birdie (Debsey Wykes and Paul Kelly) will be performing as part of the Slumberland Records Showcase at the Lexington. Tony Molina and Lightheaded are also on the bill.

The Lexington, London, England
Jul 24, 2024
7:30

Croydon Remix

Pete Wiggs and Bob Stanley from Saint Etienne return to their home town of Croydon for a rare DJ appearance together. Expect soul, beat and library grooves. Fantastique.

Doors open at 7:30pm. This is a free gig in a small venue, please register in advance.

The Oval Tavern
Croydon
7:30 Doors
8:00 Start

Saltaire Record And Retro Fair

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley: "Sorting out boxes for Saltaire record fair tomorrow. Rarities, bargains, something for (almost) everyone! Come on down!"

Caroline Social Club
Caroline St, Saltaire
March 16, 2024
10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Library Talk

Tonight Jason Wood & Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley will be having a general discussion about John Barry, Fantastic Voyage, and Bob's writings on music and culture

BFI Reuben Library
London
19:45

Tiger Bay Turns 30

On February 28, 1994, thirty years ago today, Saint Etienne released their 3rd album Tiger Bay on Heavenly Recordings. It was released on Cassette, CD, and LP in the UK and distributed by Pinnacle. The Saint Etienne Disco is currently tracking 33 unique pressings of this album over multiple formats, countries and years.

Lou Christie & Glen Campbell

Both Out Today

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley has compiled the compilation I Am A Lineman For The County Glen Campbell Sings Jimmy Webb

Bob has written the Introduction for the Lou Christie compilation called Gypsy Bells Columbia Recordings 1967

Available at your favourite local UK record shop

Fantastic Voyage Discussion

Tonight Jason Wood & Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley will be talking about each track from the Fantastic Voyage compilation.

Old Town General Store
Stockport Old Town
Greater Manchester
6:00-9:00

Measured Mile

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley's Measured Mile label will issue its fifth 7 Inch on Mar 29, 2024. Pictures of the Act 1 / Ivano Fossati release can be found already in the Discography.

Children Of The World The Story Of The Bee Gees

Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley's new book Children Of The World The Story Of The Bee Gees was released in North America today.

SPIES, SWINGERS AND SHADOWS: THE FILMS AND SCORES OF JOHN BARRY

Tonight - BFI Southbank Feb 6, 2024

Special guests, including season curator, Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley, will take part in a richly illustrated discussion about the distinctive sounds of John Barry.

With a focus on Barry's British years, the panel will explore the significance of his scores for the James Bond franchise and other key titles, consider the changes in British music that influenced his compositions, and reflect on his legacy.

This event is one of multiple events of a John Barry season put together by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley for BFI Southbank for February and March.

Some of you may recall that Bob compiled a compilation of John Barry tracks in 2022 called The More Things Change Film, TV & Studio Work 1968-1973.

If you have dug deep into the Saint Etienne Disco website you may have even found/read an article on John Barry in the first issue of Bob and Pete's Caff Zine in 1986.

Michael Jayston

Michael Jayston passed away today at the age of 88 after a short illness. Michael collaborated with Saint Etienne by providing narration for the Saint Etienne album Finisterre (2002) and film Finisterre (2005). Our thoughts are with his family.

Thanks to Discoer SF for sharing this news.

Out Today

Fantastic Voyage New Sounds For The European Canon 1977-1981

Compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley & BFI’s Jason Wood and available on CD/2XLP.

01 Theme For Great Cities - Simple Minds
02 Silent Command - Cabaret Voltaire
03 Riot In Lagos - Ryuichi Sakamoto
04 Eisbar - Grauzone
05 White Car In Germany - The Associates
06 Nightcrawler - Patrick Cowley
07 On A Trouvé - Isabelle Mayereau
08 3,000,000 Synths - Chas Jankel
09 No Self Control - Peter Gabriel
10 Nite Flights - The Walker Brothers
11 Tight As A Drum - Thomas Leer
12 The Farther Away I Am - Daryl Hall
13 So Weit, So Gut - Harald Grosskopf
14 Exposure - Robert Fripp
15 Patriarcat - Areski Belkacem & Brigitte Fontaine
16 Silicon Chip - Basil Kirchin
17 Ode to Perfume - Holger Czukay

So Tough

The 30th anniversary So Tough Box Set was released today. Copies are available from the Saint Etienne Music Store

Discosis

Second issue of Saint Etienne Disco's annual Newsletter is out today and its called 'Discosis'. A DIY cut and paste 22 page digital document put together with input from Saint Etienne Fans and the Saint Etienne Discography. A nice summary of what happened in 2023 and what's in store so far for 2024.

Happy New Year

2024 looks to be another exciting year on the Saint Etienne front. The Tiger Bay album and the Icerink compilation turn 30 this year. The band have mentioned that they are targeting to release new material in the Fall. More info in the second issue of the Saint Etienne Disco newsletter 'Discosis' out later today. Keep your eyes on this website for news as it happens.

Release Dates
So Tough Boxset (Jan)
Children Of The World The Story Of The Bee Gees US Pressing (Feb)
New Material (Fall)

Keep your eyes locked on the 2024 Tracker for Saint Etienne related releases.