‘We are talking in space, not in time’
Featuring three different covers, issue No.3 of RRPL Magazine will take readers on a star-studded voyage across space with its title a direct line from the 1946 Powell and Pressburger film A Matter of Life and Death, focusing on science fiction and the cosmology of 20th century culture as its theme. Guest contributions include exclusive articles on the nascent days of The Clash by artist Caroline Coon and writer Chris Salewicz; a piece by SKuM zine creator Mark Jay; and an interview with the Pogues’ Jem Finer about his creation Longplayer, a song set to play for 1,000 years without ever repeating. Other articles include: the course of the golden record featuring Chuck Berry that was blasted into space on an infinite trip; an article that examines the life and times of Powell and Pressburger and their film career as The Archers; an exploration of our changing relationship with how we receive information in the algorithmic age, in contrast with the RRPL archive; as well as behind-the-scenes photos of rockabilly band The Black Kat Boppers during their sessions with Mick in his studio last year. Plus a look at the ‘London Electric’ run of the acclaimed experiential exhibition of The Rock & Roll Public Library at the Art Pavilion in September last year, which featured the explosive UK debut of Nova Scotia garage rockers The Boojums at the opening night; and plenty more.
‘We are talking in space, not in time’
Featuring three different covers, issue No.3 of RRPL Magazine will take readers on a star-studded voyage across space with its title a direct line from the 1946 Powell and Pressburger film A Matter of Life and Death, focusing on science fiction and the cosmology of 20th century culture as its theme. Guest contributions include exclusive articles on the nascent days of The Clash by artist Caroline Coon and writer Chris Salewicz; a piece by SKuM zine creator Mark Jay; and an interview with the Pogues’ Jem Finer about his creation Longplayer, a song set to play for 1,000 years without ever repeating. Other articles include: the course of the golden record featuring Chuck Berry that was blasted into space on an infinite trip; an article that examines the life and times of Powell and Pressburger and their film career as The Archers; an exploration of our changing relationship with how we receive information in the algorithmic age, in contrast with the RRPL archive; as well as behind-the-scenes photos of rockabilly band The Black Kat Boppers during their sessions with Mick in his studio last year. Plus a look at the ‘London Electric’ run of the acclaimed experiential exhibition of The Rock & Roll Public Library at the Art Pavilion in September last year, which featured the explosive UK debut of Nova Scotia garage rockers The Boojums at the opening night; and plenty more.
