The Stroppies - WhooshWhoosh is a silly word, says Gus Lord of the Stroppies. There is something completely nonsense about it, especially when removed from any kind of context. For me it conjures up images of something absurd and transient two things fundamental in the experience of listening to or making good pop music. Whoosh may indeed be a silly word but it almost onomatopoeically captures the sound and essence of The Stroppies first proper debut album, one that

The band was formed in 1980

which has informed both spiritual and secular pieces of music as far back in history as the early 16th century

usually from the artists who Ben Redjeb also met with for detailed research

no regrets and plenty of gratitude for the way the universe has rewarded our singular dynamic

recorded and produced by Thom and Sam Petts-Davies

modern social commentary

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traditional forms are reshaped into transcendent pop symphonies

Lee "Scratch" Perry

2016 marks forty years to the day that David Bowie's first ever best-of compilation

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