Return to Current News
2021 Daily News
December
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
The Design For Today DVD Set has been unboxed for the first time. This was originally released in 2010 by the British Film Institute (BFI)
It contains
The DVD contains two newly commissioned scores by Saint Etienne. They give Designed in Britain (1959) and Design for Today (1965) a contemporary music makeover, whilst still retaining some original features. The 2DVD set is still available for purchase from the BFI website
|
Design For Today DVD Set
and
DVD and Videos
|
 |
Official Email From The Band
Happy Christmas from Saint Etienne
Email includes a recorded Christmas message from the band
|
Email
|
 |
Word On The Street
Lipslide, released in 1997, celebrates 25 Years in 2022 and there "maybe" vinyl pressings (Source: Instagram Dec 4)
|
Lipslide
|
November
 |
Official Email From The Band
Her Winter Coat and our new Apparel and Fan Shop
Saint Etienne signing off for the holiday season with a recap of all the things going on as 2022 heads towards us.
|
Email
|
 |
Record Cafe Christmas Shindig And Pop Up Store
Bob Stanley, Tessa Norton and Anne-Marie White will be djing a Christmas shindig at the Record Cafe on December 10th, 2021.
|
Internet Flyer
and
2021 Timeline
and
Timeline
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
Dolly Mixture's Demonstration Tapes has been unboxed for the first time. This reissue was originally released in 1995 on Bob Stanley's label Royal Mint.
Dolly Mixture were an English band, formed in 1978 by Debsey Wykes, Rachel Bor and Hester Smith. Debsey of course has been heavily involved with Saint Etienne for approximately 30 years now and was in the Band Birdie with Paul Kelly.
Although this CD has been out of print for years you can still pick up a recent reissue on vinyl from their online store.
|
Store
and
Unboxed CD
and
Royal Mint
|
 |
Official Email From The Band
Her Winter Coat - Christmas Single News
Information regarding the Christmas single to be released this year on CDEP and 2 Flexis.
Also some information on the Blu-Ray release of I've Been Trying To Tell You.
|
Email
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - New News
A new compilation Sammi Smith Looks Like Stormy Weather 1969-1975 will be released on January 28, 2022 on Ace Records. The compilation is compiled by Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley.
|
Compilations
|
 |
Festival Announcement
Kite June 10-12 2022 (Saint Etienne June 11)
A new festival of ideas and music
Kite takes place in Kirtlington Park, Oxfordshire, a beautiful greenfield site just north of Oxford. It will take place on seven stages, each featuring performances and talks by musicians, comedians, artists, writers, activists and thinkers.
|
Kite
and
2022 Timeline
and
Timeline
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
The Australian cassette single of Only Love Can Break Your Heart released in 1991 by Warner Music has been unboxed for the first time. It includes the B-side She's The One.
|
Cassette Single
and
OLCBYH
and
Singles Index
|
 |
Interview
Steve Rowland - Our Favourite Show
Totally Wired Radio
This weeks guest is Saint Etienne's Manager Martin Kelly - "discussing his new book 'Rickenbacker - Out of the Frying Into the Fireglo', Publishing, Heavenly Films, East Village, Saint Etienne, Heavenly Social and was he really on the cover of Hanx!"
|
Our Favourite Show
|
 |
Starting From Scratch
SaintEtienneDisco has had to start its Instagram presence from scratch. Follow us again at the new address for daily photos, information, and history.
|
SaintEtienneDisco Account
|
October
 |
Beano: The Art Of Breaking The Rules
The Beano exhibition that has just opened at Somerset House has a couple of Saint Etienne related installations. One is a film, a spoof on the Look At Life films called Welcome To Beanotown - Sarah reads the text over music by Bob and Gus Bousfield. The other is a mock up of Beano's Records, the legendary Croydon shop, complete with a jukebox selection put together by Bob. The whole thing has been curated by artist Andy Holden.
|
Somerset House
and
2021 Timeline
and
Saint Etienne Timeline
|
 |
Foxbase Alpha Pre-Order Today
Saint Etienne are releasing a limited green vinyl edition of Foxbase Alpha to celebrate it's 30th birthday. This is available to pre-order from their online shop from 11am UK time today.
Those who pre-order the album before the 1st November will receive a special 5 track CD entitled 'Foxbase Rarities' which includes three rare remixes plus two recordings from the era seeing their first digital/CD release ever.
The tracklisting is as follows...
Foxbase Rarities
1. Only Love Can Break Your Heart - Flowered Up remix
2. Nothing Can Stop Us - Masters At Work remix
3. Spring - Instrumental - on CD for the first time
4. Only Love Can Break Your Heart - Kenlou B-boy remix
5. 3D Tiger - on CD for the first time
The CD is exclusive to the Saint Etienne store and comes free with each and every order of the 30th Anniversary green vinyl Foxbase Alpha - but only orders placed before November 1st.
|
Store
|
 |
Jane Weaver
Jane Weaver will be joining Saint Etienne as special guest on tour this November. Jane will play on all shows except Saltaire and Hove.
|
Internet Flyer
|
 |
30 Years Ago Today
Thirty years ago today, on October 14th 1991, Heavenly Recordings released Saint Etienne's first album Foxbase Alpha on LP, CD, and cassette in the UK.
Click on the links to see information and artwork for 42 pressings of Foxbase Alpha across various countries, formats, and reissues over the past 30 years.
|
Foxbase Alpha Discography
and
The Foxbase Alpha Credits
and
Foxbase Alpha Section in Library
|
  |
Official Email From The Band
Fox Base Alpha is 30!!
Information regarding the 30th Anniversary Edition of Foxbase Alpha to be released this year on Green Vinyl with a Bonus CD. Also noting a new single is coming out soon.
|
Email
|
 |
25 Years Ago Today
Twenty Five years ago today, on October 7th 1996, Heavenly Recordings released Saint Etienne's compilation Casino Classics on 3XLP, 2XCD, 2XCD Limited, and 2Xcassette in the UK. Click on the links to see information and artwork for 15 pressings of Casino Classics across various formats, and years.
|
Casino CLassics
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
With the release of the new Saint Etienne album I've Been trying To Tell You last month, click on the links to see the contents of the Vinyl Box Set offering unboxed.
Copies of the box are still available for purchase from the Official Saint Etienne store if you haven't picked up your copy yet.
|
Box Unboxed
and
Buy The Box
and
IBTTTY Index
and
Album Index
|
September
  |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Rough Trade Unboxing
With the release of the new Saint Etienne album this month, Rough Trade UK offered two unique packages for purchasing the new release including:
Package 1) Blue Vinyl and a 3 track remix CDEP
Package 2) CD and a 3 track remix CDEP
Click on the links to see these two unique packages fully unboxed.
|
Blue Vinyl and CDEP
and
CD and CDEP
and
IBTTTY Index
and
Album Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Flexis
Saint Etienne release their first Flexi in almost 30 years. The clear blue flexi disc of bonus track Uncle Vibes was available to UK fans via Heavenly Recordings Bandcamp site with the purchase of the 140g black vinyl LP of I've Been Trying To Tell You.
The Flexi was limited to 300 copies. The flexi has been added to the Flexi section of the Discography.
|
Uncle Vibes Flexi
and
Flexi Index
|
 |
30 Years Ago Today
Thirty years ago today, in 1991, Arista Records released Saint Etienne's side project Cola Boy's single He Is Cola on 7 Inch, 12 Inch, CD single and a cassette single in the UK. Click on the links to see information and artwork for 9 pressings of He Is Cola across various formats and countries.
|
He Is Cola
and
Side Projects Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 1994, Byker Grooove, released their first single Love Your Sexy on 7 Inch and CD Single in the UK. Byker Grooove included Donna Air and Jayni Hoy who would go on to form Crush, an outfit who had songs written for them by Sarah Cracknell and were managed by Sarah's mother.
One of the co-writers of this track was Janey Lee Grace of Cola Boy. The single was produced and remixed by long time Saint Etienne collaborator Ian Catt. The CD Single is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
CDEP
and
Crush Info and Discography
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
Did you miss Tim's Twitter Listening Party for 'I've Been Trying To Tell You' yesterday night with Bob Pete and Sarah live tweeting? No worries. Find a full transcription with times here for you to listen along to at your own leisure.
|
Transcription
and
Tim's Listening Party
|
|
Saint Etienne News
The new album I've Been Trying To Tell You is released today
Tim's Twitter Listening Party with Saint Etienne happens tonight (Friday September 10th 9PM UK Time)
Stop by the Discography to check out all 11 Formats
Stop by The Saint Etienne Public Library for links to 50 (and growing) News Articles, Interviews, and Reviews related to the album/film
Stop By The Saint Etienne Timeline to see what's happening live in 2021 related to the release of I've Been Trying To Tell You
Please be aware, the full download of the album will be available from midnight Thursday 9th September from inside your Saint Etienne store account
|
Saint Etienne Store
and
IBTTTY Discography
and
Public Library
and
2021 Timeline
|
 |
The Films Of Saint Etienne
Thats a wrap on the series at the BFI Southbank, London. Thanks to Discoers Dan Peachey, Ben Riddle, Mike Harrington, Pete Haine, and Jonathan Shepherd for sharing Program Notes from the 3 day event. All program notes have been housed in the timeline section of the site so feel free to check them out.
|
2021 Timeline
|
 |
Sarah Cracknell History
Twenty five years ago today, in 1996, Gut Records released Sarah's solo single Anymore on 2 CD singles and a cassette single in the UK. It first charted on September 14, 1991 (Highest Position 39).
Click on the links to see information and artwork for 10 pressings of Avenue across various formats and countries.
|
Anymore
and
Sarah Singles Index
|
August
 |
Saint Etienne News
The Films Of Saint Etienne
Just a quick reminder that this weekend the band will be screening all of their films as part of 'The Films Of Saint Etienne' season that takes place at the BFI on London's Southbank between Friday 3rd and Sunday 5th September.
For more details click on the links
|
Poster
and
BFI
and
2021 Timeline
|
  |
Saint Etienne Discography News
Bob Stanley has worked on two Ace Records CDs that were issued this week
a 2CD compilation by Petula Clark called Splendido! The Italian Singles Collection; and
Psychedelic Soul - Produced By Norman Whitfield
|
|
 |
Saint Etienne History
Thirty years ago today, in 1991, Heavenly Recordings re-released Only Love Can Break Your Heart on 7 Inch, 12 Inch, CD Single and Cassette Single in the UK. It featured the B-Side Filthy featuring the Vocals of Q-Tee. It charted on September 7, 1991 (Highest Position 39). It was originally released in 1990.
|
OLCBYH
and
Singles Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 1997, Emidisc, operated by Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs out of 47 Brewer Street in Soho London, released Marianne Faithful's single Hang It On Your Heart on CD Single in the UK. The song was co-produced and co-written with Alex James of Blur.
This would be the last Emidisc single to be issued. Tris Penna who was the Director of EMI Premier, the parent company of Emidisc, left the company to join Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group as creative director managing its record division. This seemed to bring an end to Emidisc.
At the same time Tris Launched It Records, an independant label distributed via Vital in the UK. Bob Stanley of Saint Etienne used to help in an A and R kind of role for It Records at the beginning.
The CD Single Promo is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
CDEP Promo
and
Emidisc Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - News
Girl Ray has announced today that Rob Legatt and Saint Etienne's Pete Wiggs have remixed Girl Ray's track Give Me Your Love on Moshi Moshi Records.
Looks like it is currently only digital at this time via platforms like Spotify
Discoer Holger M with the pulse on this one.
|
Spotify
and
Remix Info
and
Saint Etienne Remixes Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography News
In 1993, Icerink Records, operated by Bob Stanley and Pete Wiggs, released Shampoo's first single on 7 Inch in the UK. Two of the songs were written with Lawrence of Denim under his pseudonym 'Discotheque USA'.
It was released on both Pink and Black vinyl. The Black 7 Inch is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
Black 7 Inch
and
Blisters And Bruises Index
and
Icerink Records Index
and
Shampoo Info
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - New Addition
In 1991, Warner Music Australia released Foxbase Alpha on cassette in Australia. The cassette is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
Cassette
and
Foxbase Alpha Index
and
Album Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2012, Universal Music released Words And Music in Australia. The CD is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
CD
and
Words And Music Index
and
Album Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 1998, Festival Records released Good Humor in Australia. The CD is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
CD
and
Good Humor Index
and
Album Index
|
 |
Official Email From The Band
Box Set Go - this Thursday at 5pm (BST)
|
Email
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - New Addition
In 2010 Heavenly Recordings via Universal Music released the Deluxe Edition of Finisterre. A DVD Promo for Finisterre - The Film was released to promote the Deluxe Edition issue. The DVD Promo has been added to the discography
|
DVD Promo
and
Finisterre Index
and
Album Index
|
 |
Official Email From The Band
Box Set Go
|
Email
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
The Films of Saint Etienne...
..is a three day event at the National Film Theatre on London's Southbank that runs between Friday 3rd and Saturday 5th September. It includes the premier screenings for Alasdair McLellan's 'I've Been Trying To Tell You' plus 6 other films and a series of shorts. Tickets go on sale at 11.30am tomorrow morning (Thursday 5th August)
|
Picture
and
Tickets
|
|
|
Saint Etienne News
Ace Records will be releasing a 2CD compilation by Petula Clark on August 27th called Splendido! The Italian Singles Collection
Released with the approval and involvement of Petula herself, the two discs come in a six-panel digipak which also houses a bumper 32-page booklet featuring notes by Bob Stanley incorporating an exclusive interview with Petula, detailed track annotations, ten gorgeous full-page colour photos- many of them from the personal collection of Claude Wolff, Petula's husband - and a plethora of other rare illustrations.
|
Cover
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
Tim's Listening Party (Friday September 10th 9PM UK Time)
Saint Etienne will be hosts on release day Listening Party for their brand new album, I've Been Trying To Tell You
|
Info
|
July
 |
Saint Etienne News
I've Been Trying To Tell You Trailer (1:37)
|
Trailer
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
A new compilation Choctaw Ridge - New Fables From The American South 1968-1973 was released on borth CD and Vinyl on Ace Records.
The compilation was compiled by Martin Green and Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley.
|
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
Pond House Video (4:01)
|
Video
|
|
Saint Etienne News
I've Been Trying To Tell You UK Tour
Just a reminder that tickets for the November UK tour go on sale today for those who subscribe to the Saint Etienne mailing list
18 Glasgow St Lukes
19 Sunderland - to be announced
20 London Alexandra Palace Theatre
23 Bristol Trinity
24 Birmingham Institute
25 Saltaire Victoria Hall
26 Liverpool Grand Central Hall
27 Hove Old Market
|
Tickets
and
2021 Timeline
and
Saint Etienne Full Timeline
|
|
Official Email From The Band
We've Been Trying To Tell You.....
|
Email
|
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
I've Been Trying To Tell You
Summer's here and the time is right to tell you a heck of a lot of news!
First up, we've made a new album called 'I've Been Trying To Tell You' that will be released on September 10th. It was recorded at Pete's Needham Sound studio and with Gurgles hero Gus Bousfield in Bradford. We're very proud of it. People who have heard the record have used words like "reverie" and "dreamlike". You may have heard snippets via Instagram and twitter and if you head to streaming platforms now you can listen a song called 'Pond House' from the new album.
Bob: "To me the album is about optimism, and the nineties, and how memory is an unreliable narrator. Pete and Gus have done a properly amazing production job. I think it sounds gorgeous."
Sarah: "It's the first sample driven album we've made since So Tough and it's been a really refreshing experience, such fun! It's both dreamy and atmospheric, late summer sounds."
Pete: "We've really pulled apart and dived deep into the samples; the concept and each of our interpretations of it have made this a very special sounding album, we hope you think so too."
- One of our favourite photographers Alasdair McLellan has made a film to accompany the album as well as doing all the stills photography for the record itself. It's beautiful - he's an amazing director and you've probably seen some of his Marc Jacobs ads. The film will premiere at NFT1 on the Southbank on 3rd September. Tickets go on sale to BFI members on Tuesday 3rd August and the general public on the Thursday 5th August here ( https://bit.ly/371Xsub). News of more screenings around the UK and abroad very soon.
- The premiere will be accompanied by a whole weekend of 'The Films Of Saint Etienne' - from Finisterre to Holderness and all points in between - on the Southbank between the 3rd and 5th of August. Most screenings will be accompanied by Q&As with us lot, and details of all seven films and a selection of shorts can be found here (https://bit.ly/3xaHzfw")
- The album itself with be available on both black and limited clear vinyl editions as well as a single disc CD and a limited double disc CD/DVD edition which includes both the album and the film...you can pre-order certain formats from our brand new, super streamlined music shop here ( https://saintetienne.ochre.store)
- We're also thrilled that Rough Trade have made 'I've Been Trying To Tell You' their album of the month for September and will offer an exclusive sky blue vinyl edition with a three track remix CD with mixes by Daniel Avery, Jane Weaver and Vince Clarke here (https://rghtrd.co/seibtttysocial)
- There's also talk of a Heavenly edition with an exclusive free flexidisc - please check their bandcamp shop here (https://bit.ly/3f0XC9B) for more details - and as if all that wasn't enough...
...if you like your albums 'super deluxe' we will be bringing you news of a limited edition box set with signed prints, film poster, DVD, exclusive 10" vinyl and 12" album very soon. Stay tuned.
Last but not least we'll be taking this show on the road around the UK in November and we'd love to see you at one of the following dates...
November
18 Glasgow St Lukes
19 Sunderland - to be announced
20 London Alexandra Palace Theatre
23 Bristol Trinity
24 Birmingham Institute
25 Saltaire Victoria Hall
26 Liverpool Grand Central Hall
27 Hove Old Market
Tickets go on sale to those who subscribe to our mailing list tomorrow - Wednesday 28th - here (https://bit.ly/3x4udkZ)
Lots of exciting news that we've been....trying...dying...to tell you.
|
Photo
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
I've Been Trying To Tell You
....This Tuesday 27th July
Cinematography by Alasdair McLellan
|
Video
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2010 Heavenly Recordings via Universal Music released the Deluxe Edition of Tiger Bay. The 2CD set is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
2CD Deluxe Edition
and
Tiger Bay Index
and
Album Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
I've Been Trying To Tell You
Announcement next Tuesday 27th July
Photography by Alasdair McLellan
|
Photo
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2009 Heavenly Recordings via Universal Music released the Deluxe Edition of So Tough. The 2CD set is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
2CD Deluxe Edition
and
So Tough Index
and
Album Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
'I've Been Trying To Tell You'
Announcement coming soon.
Alasdair Mclennan
|
Video
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
'I've Been Trying To Tell You'
|
Video
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2009 Heavenly Recordings via Universal Music released the Deluxe Edition of Foxbase Alpha. The 2CD set is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
2CD Deluxe Edition
and
Foxbase Alpha Index
and
Album Index
|
|
Saint Etienne News
Psychedelic Soul - Produced By Norman Whitfield
Brand new Compilation released by Kent Soul, Ace Records on August 27, 2021. Compiled by Bob Stanley of Saint Etienne
|
Photo
and
Compilations
|
 |
Saint Etienne News
'I've Been Trying To Tell You'
|
Photo
|
 |
Sons of The Stage
Photography by James Fry
An exhibition of music photography at WWW Gallery in Queens Park is now open.
Featuring SAINT ETIENNE, OASIS, THE PRODIGY, GARY NUMAN, LEE SCRATCH PERRY and a galaxy of Supernovas.
Open Tuesday to Sunday until the 23rd of July 2021
All limited edition prints available for sale.
Worldly Wickedly Wise, 81 Salusbury Road, NW66NH
(a minutes walk from Queens Park Station - Bakerloo Line, Overground)
https://wwwgallery.co.uk
Jamesfryimage.com
|
Picture
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2012 Heavenly Recordings via Universal Music released the Deluxe Edition of Words & Music. The 2CD set is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
2CD Deluxe Edition
and
Words & Music Index
and
Album Index
|
June
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2010 Heavenly Recordings via Universal Music released the Deluxe Edition of Finisterre. The 2CD set is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
2CD Deluxe Edition
and
Finisterre Index
and
Album Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - New News
Nine Eight Books will be issuing its first six books in 2022. Included will be a book by Bob Stanley on the Bee Gees. Also included in the first six will be a book on World Of Twist by Gordon King and a book on Lush's Miki Berenyi
Photos by Alasdair McLellan
|
Photos
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - New Addition
1993 Setlist for the show at the Forum (Kentish Town) on December 9th. With Special Guests Stereolab & Djs Bob Stanley and David Holmes.
Thanks to Richard Parker for sharing this item with the fans.
|
Setlist
and
1993 Timeline
and
Saint Etienne Timeline
|
|
Saint Etienne Discography Update - New News
A new compilation Choctaw Ridge - New Fables From The American South 1968-1973 will be released on July 30, 2021 on Ace Records.
The compilation was compiled by Martin Green and Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley.
|
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - New Addition
Train Driver in Eyeliner - Nick Sanderson Revisited - The Earl Brutus Cover Versions Cassette which was released this year and included the Saint Etienne cover of Midland Red has been added into the Compilations Section of the Discography.
|
Cassette
and
Compilations
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - New Addition
Twenty four years later a promo cassette released in 1997 via Gut Records surfaces in the discography for the Goldie single. Did anyone ever own a non-promo cassette for Goldie? Rumours are that one exists but it hasn't been confirmed?
|
Promo Cassette
and
Goldie Section
and
Sarah Cracknell Singles
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2020 Ace Records released the compilation Cafe Exil - New Adventures In European Music on CD and record. The CD is fully unboxed here for the first time. The CD was compiled by Bob Stanley and Jason Wood.
|
CD
and
Compilations Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2004 RPM Records, a division of Cherry Red Records, re-issued Madeline Bell's album Bell's A Poppin on CD with extra tracks. The CD is fully unboxed here for the first time. The CD was Produced by Bob Stanley, Alec Palao, and Mark Stratford.
|
CD
and
Compilations Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2002 Castle Music, a sublabel of Sanctuary Records, released the compilation Joe Meek The Alchemist Of Pop - Home Made Hits & Rarities 1959-1966. Sanctuary Records went on to issue Saint Etienne's Tales From Turnpike House in 2006. The 2 CD set is fully unboxed here for the first time. The compilation was compiled with special thanks to Bob Stanley.
|
CD
and
Compilations Index
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update - Unboxing
In 2006 Bob Stanley compiled and annotated Early Morning Hush Notes From The Uk Folk Underground 1969-1976. The CD was issued on Castle Music, a sublabel of Sanctuary Records. Sanctuary Records had issued Saint Etienne's Tales From Turnpike House in 2006. The CD is fully unboxed here for the first time.
|
CD
and
Compilations Index
|
May
 |
Happy Birthday Pete Wiggs
Photo by John Stoddart
|
|
 |
Silver Discs
A Where It's At Is Where You Are Quadranscentennial
Wiaiwya turns 25, so the label is doing 25 lathe cuts, each in an edition of 25.
Saint Etienne's Steeplechase from the 2012 Olympic CD - It's The Taking Part That Counts - will be released on a special 10 inch vinyl record (one of the 25) to celebrate the milestone.
Both the new 10 Inch and the CD from 2012 are logged in the Compilations section of the website.
Full details on WIAIWYA 25th anniversary releases can be found on the label's Bandcamp site.
|
Compilations
and
WIAIWYA
|
April
 |
Train Driver In Eyeliner - Nick Sanderson Revisited
You can hear the cassette now on Soundcloud.
The cassette has sold out with all proceeds going to Cancer Research UK
|
Side 1
and
Side 2
and
Industrial Coast Order
|
 |
Happy Birthday Sarah Cracknell
|
|
 |
Train Driver In Eyeliner - Nick Sanderson Revisited - The Earl Brutus Cover Versions
"Looking out the window of a train is the only time I feel really relaxed."
Nick Sanderson was a train driver. He wore eyeliner. On April 22nd 2021 he should have been 60 years old.
A lighting conductor of creative disturbance, as frontman of the legendary Earl Brutus, Nick knew all about the strange and inescapable ambiguities of the British condition.
Train Driver in Eyeliner is a Memorial Device that remembers him in all his genius and life-force, a collection of 19 Earl Brutus Greats, specially recorded by friends, family and fanatics including Saint Etienne, the Jesus & Mary Chain's Jim Reid, Luke Haines Surrey Wrecking Crew, plus Nick's wife and son Romi and Syd, Earl Brutus bandmates and spiritual glam rock peers Giuda.
It's all available as a limited-edition cassette, a medium that is both retrospective and incredible futuristic - like the life and times of Nick himself.
Cassettes can be pre-ordered (see link) for delivery on Nick's 60th Birthday, 22nd April 2021.
All profits for this release will be donated to Cancer Research UK
|
Industrial Coast Order
and
Pictures
|
March
 |
Yeah Yeah Yeah - Help Needed
Based on the interest of a number of Saint Etienne Discoers we have started to try to log all the 7 Inches and CD Compilations that were included with the Yeah Yeah Yeah Deluxe Edition Box Sets in 2013 and 2014 time period.
If you purchased a Deluxe Edition, Super Deluxe Edition, Ultra Deluxe Edition or a USA Deluxe Edition. Can you help us fill in some of the blanks? Please send any info, scans, notes from Bob Stanley, etc to saintetiennedisco@gmail.com
The link to the right will take you to what has been logged so far.
|
Yeah Yeah Yeah Discography
|
 |
Saint Etienne Concert History
Thirty years ago today, Sarah Cracknell's first concert with Saint Etienne. They opened for World Of Twist at the London Astoria. Icerink outfit Sensuround were also on the bill. Wow. Where does time go?
Melody Maker clipping courtesy Of Discoer Andrew B
|
Melody Maker Ad
and
1991 Timeline
|
 |
Saint Etienne Discography Update
Twenty seven years later and a Tiger Bay Cassette pressing from Israel appears. The cassette has been logged in the Tiger Bay section of the Discography
|
Cassette
and
Tiger Bay Section
|
 |
The Quietened Dream Palace
A Year In The Country released the compilation entitled The Quietened Dream Palace on November 17th, 2020.
There are a few remaining copies left of this limited edition compilation to purchase from the projects website
The Quietened Dream Palace is an exploration of closed down cinemas, including those which have been abandoned, become derelict, reopened as something new or demolished and there is little or no trace of any more
The compilation features a track Minors Club by Pete Wiggs and James Papademetrie's side project The Seance
The compilation has been logged in the Side Projects section of this site
|
Order The Quietened Dream Palace
and
Side Projects
|
February
 |
New Album
Saint Etienne have commented via Instagram that they are aiming for their new album to be available for pre-order in June 2021.
|
|
 |
Oblivion River
Oblivion River was the project of Mick Bund and Sarah Cracknell in the mid eighties
Turtle Breeder Fanzine was issued from 1986 to 1989 and was put together by Lee McFadden, Dez Innocent, and Paul Lemmon.
Turtle Breeder Fanzine Issue 1 was released in October 1986 and included a concert review of Oblivion River who had opened up for Felt at the Windsor Arts' Centre. It also included an interview with Mick Bund. Both written by Dez Innocent
Thanks to Lee McFadden for sharing these photos with us.
|
Zine Excerpt
and
Sarah Cracknell Other Projects
and
Sarah Cracknell Timeline
|
 |
Excavate!
The Wonderful and Frightening World of The Fall
Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley and Tessa Norton announce details of their new book about the Fall which will be released on April 1st 2021. Excavate! is a definitive insight into the ever-influential world of Mark E. Smith and the Fall, featuring never-before published essays and ephemera from fans, collectors and the artist and band themselves.
|
Cover Photo
|
|
Saint Etienne Disco Site Update
In January 2021, year long renovations were finally completed on the Saint Etienne Disco site. Take alook around to see whats new and what has changed if you haven't stopped by recently.
- New look and feel throughout the site.
- Updated Site Index on the main page of the site
- All Record Jackets, if available, updated with larger clear scans throughout the site
- Text was increased in size throughout the site for easy reading and accessibility
- The information section was expanded to includes a new map section, and a updated evolving section on bands connected to Saint Etienne (e.g. Birdie, Cola Boy, Icerink bands)
- An evolving site feature has been started in the album section called the Players which attempts to give a sense of who all the individuals credited on each album are. Foxbase Alpha and So Tough are live. Ongoing work will be done on the rest and noted here in the news section when added
- The indexes for Albums, Greatest Hits-Compilations, and Fanclub Releases have been updated to make it easier to view each item by country and time frame within the new streamlined indexes
|
|
January
 |
New Album - On Its Way
Saint Etienne Disco January 3, 2020: "Happy new year Saint Etienne Disco!! We hope everyone had a great Christmas!! A quick note to let you know that recording is underway for a new album - hopefully this year. Looking forward to seeing you all again soon. Lots of love Bob, Pete and Sarah xx"
We Are Cult September 9, 2020: Interview with Bob: "A new Saint Etienne album is "pretty much finished and out next April."
Saint Etienne via Instagram: Jan 29, 2021 expect a new album from saintetienne this year
Something to get excited about.
|
|
 |
Aspect Ratio - a Saint Etienne playlist by Pete Wiggs
Pete Wiggs: A selection of cinematic sounds from the Saint Etienne catalogue, close your eyes and let the pictures come to you! Follow the link in the bio and listen now. We'll be updating this playlist over the coming months as more songs come to spotify, or we think of different songs to include.
Saint Etienne: Pete has put together a cinematic St Et playlist on Spotify. Suits the weather.
Playlist details have been added to the Mixtapes Mixes Playlists section of the Discography
|
Saint Etienne Spotify
and
Mixtapes Mixes Playlists
|
 |
Happy New Year 2021
Amidst challenging times there is some good news for Saint Etienne fans.
A new album is on the way soon, Nothing Can Stop Us turns 30 this spring and Foxbase Alpha turns thirty this fall. Keep an eye on this news section for regular updates as they are received.
Stay Safe
The Disco
|
|
 |
Debsey Wykes - Dolly Mixture News
Just a heads up that they are pressing up more copies of the Dolly Mixture Demonstration Tapes - A Double Album and it can be pre-ordered via their Greedbag site. Originally in 2019 it was issued on black and red vinyl around Christmas time. This time its issued on black or pink vinyl.
|
Picture
and
Greedbag
|
 |
Saint Etienne Disco Addition
The knowledge of a rare promo cassette for Pale Movie issued by Heavenly on 1994 was recently unearthed and has been added to the singles section of the Disco. It features 4 mixes of Pale Movie and a B-side.
|
Promo Cassette
and
EPs And Singles
|
 |
Saint Etienne Disco Addition
Interesting enough Saint Etienne have compiled many compilations from 1994 till now. Every so often an unknown compilation will pop up on the radar which has remained hidden to the majority of the fans.
The Essential Love Songs of Burt Bacharach is one of those compilations which was released in 2013 on Spectrum Music, a sub-label of Universal Music. The CD is compiled and sequenced by Bob Stanley. The sleevenotes are written by Bob also.
Interesting enough Bob and Pete were to release Paradise Island: the lost Burt Bacharach on their Eclipse label in 2009 but it never saw the day of light. Wondering if there is a connection to this release.
Thanks to Discoer Paul W who flagged this one for the Discography.
|
CD
and
Compilations Index
|
Return to Current News
Back To Top
|
