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Bella Union: ‘We only sign artists that we like as people.’
- PIAS
- 01 Mar 2016
Simon Raymonde never really meant for Bella Union to become a music industry success story.
When he started the label back in 1997, it was nothing more than a vehicle for his artistic endeavours with Cocteau Twins.
Bruised by dismaying…
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Cocteau Twins: 10 of the Best
- The Guardian
- 24 Feb 2016
They emerged fully formed from the post-punk shadows and developed a sound that would become the gold standard for enigmatic, ethereal indie-pop. Here are their 10 greatest moments.
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Some thoughts on the welcome return of Elizabeth Fraser
- Uncut
- 21 Jan 2016
New TV soundtrack is her most substantial work for 20 years
After the chaos of the last few weeks, it’s gratifying to finally come across some good news. While not entirely unexpected, the return of Elizabeth Fraser is certainly welcome in…
Read moreCocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser Scores H.G. Wells Miniseries
- Pitchfork
- 20 Jan 2016
“The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells” is Fraser’s first substantial work since Cocteau Twins’ final album.
Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser has performed, collaborated with other artists, and released solo singles sparingly in the past two…
Read moreSimon Raymonde’s Record Box
- JohnPeelArchive.com
- 01 Dec 2015
In this record box, Simon Raymonde of Cocteau Twins takes us on a personal journey back into some of the most vital as well as overlooked records of the 1980s.
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Pearly Years: Dream Pop Godparents
- MOJO
- 01 Oct 2015
Anyone debating the impact of the environment on musicians can have a field day with Cocteau Twins.
Equidistant from Glasgow and Edinburgh, their hometown of Grangemouth was once dubbed “a village around an oil rig,” suggesting the uncanny…
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The 200 Best Songs of the 1980s
- Pitchfork
- 24 Aug 2015
#39: “Lorelei”
“Lorelei” ordained Cocteau Twins as the patron saints of thrill-seeking introverts.
Sparkly and cascading, the track was the jewel in the crown of Treasure, a phenomenally inventive and introspective…
Read moreOverlooked Albums #42: Cocteau Twins’ Blue Bell Knoll
- No Ripcord: Independent Music and Film Magazine
- 22 Aug 2015
Pop eats itself. Chart success demands the repetition of formulas until the last vestige of originality is exhausted.
In the current state of music, things have been flatlining for a while. At this moment, our top pop divas are doing their…
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