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Mojo releases vinyl ‘Dark Side’ remake

Posted August 19, 2011 by Floydian Slip

Mojo has released a limited edition re-recording of Pink Floyd‘s “The Dark Side of the Moon.”

“Return to the Dark Side of the Moon,” a vinyl 12-inch gatefold record, comes with a special edition of the latest issue of the venerable British music magazine featuring a special Floyd cover. The issue contains new interviews with Floyd’s David Gilmour and Nick Mason. The Flaming Lips, Roy Harper, Roxy Music, The Shins, My Morning Jacket, Porcupine Tree and other groups “revisit the genius of ‘Dark Side’ and ‘Wish You Were Here,'” according to the magazine.

Mojo plans to produce only 10,000 copies of the package, which will be sold in HMV and WHSmith stores in the U.K. and in Barnes & Noble in the U.S. Mojo tells us to expect it in Barnes & Noble in about four weeks. The magazine’s also selling copies online, shipped direct to U.K. addresses for £15.99; £17.99 elsewhere.

Buy your copy online now.

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Contest: Win Record Collector featuring Syd Barrett

Posted March 30, 2011 by Floydian Slip

Syd Barrett is on the cover of the March edition of Record Collector magazine.

Inside there’s a story about the new book “Barrett,” which includes many previously unseen photos of Barrett.

We have two copies of the magazine to give away, courtesy of Record Collector. Enter to win online. Deadline to register: 6 p.m. EDT Wednesday, April 6.

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Dark side of the vroom

Posted March 28, 2011 by Floydian Slip

Pink Floyd drummer and auto enthusiast Nick Mason is featured in the April issue of GQ magazine.

He’s pictured in the Ferrari 458 Italia on the front of the magazine’s “Cars” section.

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Syd Barrett on Record Collector cover

Posted February 24, 2011 by Floydian Slip

Once Pink Floyd front-man Syd Barrett is on the cover of the new Record Collector magazine.

Issue #386 promises rare photos of Syd and early Floyd in connection with the release of the new book “Barrett” and art exhibition “Syd Barrett: Art and Letters” at London’s Idea Generation Gallery.

“Barrett,” written by Russell Beecher and Will Shutes, is published by the U.K.’s Essential Works. With more than 250 photos, the large-format coffee table book is available in two editions: The “classic” cloth-bound volume; and the limited “signature” leather-bound edition consisting of two volumes signed by the authors and a member of the Barrett family.

“Art and Letters” opens with a private viewing March 17, before opening to the public March 18 through April 10. It’ll feature a large collection of unseen photos, personal love letters and original artworks by Barrett.

Learn more about the book at its Web site. Details about the event are available from Idea Generation.

Subscriptions to Record Collector are £46 in the U.K.; £72 in the U.S. and available through the magazine’s Web site.

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New online magazine features David Gilmour

Posted February 15, 2011 by Floydian Slip

The first issue of new online magazine Guitar Interactive (GI) features Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour.

Gilmour is featured in several articles throughout the 120-page magazine, covering topics such as his solos, rhythm work, slide guitar technique, acoustic work, and more.

The magazine includes many instructional videos, too.

You can read the magazine free.

GI is an interactive digital magazine for guitarists. Drawing on the resources of teaching resource Licklibrary, GI brings together expert players to analyze the styles and techniques of the world’s best guitarists.

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Contest: Heyou winners announced

Posted November 1, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Congratulations to our winners of copies of the latest issue of the Italian/English Pink Floyd fanzine “Heyou”:

Carlos Culquichicon
San Isidro, Lima, Peru

Brent Ingalls
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Clark Sweeney
Colchester, VT

Terry Dahlgren
Warrenton, OR

Learn more about “Heyou” and subscribe at their Web site.

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Contest: Win a copy of Heyou

Posted October 25, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Published in Italian and English, Issue #17 features stories about the upcoming Syd Barrett compilation, Roger Waters’ tour of “The Wall,” the “Pulse and Spirit” Web site, and … Floydian Slip.

Registration deadline: Monday, Nov. 1 at 6 pm ET.

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Floydian Slip featured in Heyou fanzine

Posted October 17, 2010 by Floydian Slip

“Floydian Slip” is featured in the latest issue of Heyou, an Italian Pink Floyd fanzine.

Published in Italian and English, Heyou has released 17 issues since its inception in 2004.

Issue 17 also includes articles on Roger Waters’ 2010/11 tour, Waters’ reunion with David Gilmour, the upcoming Syd Barrett compilation and more.

Two-year subscriptions to the magazine delivered to European addresses are available for €20. Subscriptions with delivery to the U.S. are approximately $42.

Subscribe at the Heyou Web site.

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Roger Waters on cover of Rolling Stone

Posted September 14, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters is on the cover of the Sept. 30 issue of Rolling Stone, due to hit stands tomorrow.

The magazine has an excerpt on its Web site, along with a behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot for the cover, below:

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Syd Barrett on Mojo cover

Posted January 26, 2010 by Floydian Slip

Floyd’s first frontman, Syd Barrett, is on the cover of the latest issue of Mojo magazine.

Mojo celebrates the 40th anniversary of Barrett’s “The Madcap Laughs” album with a cover story featuring Floyd’s David Gilmour, Robert Wyatt (Soft Machine), Floyd designer Storm Thorgerson, photographer Mick Rock and others.

The CD included with the issue is a re-recording of “Madcap” byÂ Hawkwind, Marc Almond, R.E.M., Robyn Hitchcock and others.

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