Podcast appearances and mentions of John W Sexton

Remember Hugh Cornwell who fronted English band, the Stranglers? Wanna know what he's up to today? Tune in to find out! Best known as frontman of the Stranglers, one of the most long-lived and internationally popular bands from the original wave of British punk, Hugh Cornwell is also enjoying a successful solo career, that began with his debut solo album, Nosferatu in 1979 and continues long after he left the group in 1990. Born in 1949 and brought up in North London, Hugh began making music in high school, where he played in a band with Richard Thompson (later of Fairport Convention). After graduating from Bristol University with a B.Sc. in biochemistry, he moved to Sweden to do postgrad research. There he formed the band called Johnny Sox, which would later become the Stranglers. The band, initially idenitfied with the grittiness of punk rock, but became much more ironic and cerebral than most of its contemporaries. They went on to greatly expand their sound, morphing into new wave and later, relatively mainstream pop. The Stranglers are best remembered for their smooth ballad "Golden Brown." Hugh Cornwell released his debut solo album in 1979. The follow-up album, Wolf arrived nine years later and in 1990, feeling the band had artistically worn itself out, Hugh left the Stranglers. After that, he grew ever more prolific, issuing two solo albums in the '90s and four in the 2000s, along with several live and compilation albums - one a collaborative effort in 1992 with songwriter, Roger Cook.  He also worked with Irish poet John W. Sexton. Hugh wrote five books, including two novels. His band often featured as a stripped-back power trio and Hugh's solo music remains heavily influenced by blues and rock n roll. It is always characterised by his erudite and sardonic lyrics. More recently, in 2016 Hugh collaborated with legendary punk poet John Cooper Clarke on an album entitled 'This Time It's Personal' He released his ninth album, Monster in 2018 and has just put out his tenth solo album, Moments of Madness. Hugh Cornwelll has also been an actor, appearing in a number of stage productions and television series. He currebtly hosts a podcast dedicated to his love of film, called Mr Demille FM, http://mrdemillefm.com/ He's also a massive cricket fan.   I hope you enjoy our chat. Don't forget, if there's someone you'd like to hear interviewed, just send me a message through the website https://www.abreathoffreshair.com.au

This week, John W. Sexton reads Ode to the Nightingale

This week ..John W. Sexton reads A Piano Arrives

In this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the March issues of Strange Horizons. "Four" by John W. Sexton read by W. Sexton. You can read the full text of the poem and more about John here. "Long Shadow" by Rose Lemberg read by Rose Lemberg. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Rose here. "Laying Claim" by Liz Bourke read by Liz Bourke. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Liz here. "Endurance Is Not Bravery/Do Not Declare Love by Staring" by Elizabeth R. McClellan read by Elizabeth R. McClellan. You can read the full text of the poem and more about Elizabeth here.

Coming Up Good evening  0:00:40 Poetry:  “Cat” by John W. Sexton, narrated by Tycelia Santoro  0:04:06 A few new books  0:05:53 Fiction:  “Whispers of the Sea” by L.R. Bonehill, narrated by Nikolle Doolin  0:08:45 Poetry:  “The Mermaid’s Last Breath” by John W. Sexton, narrated by Tycelia Santoro  0:38:16 Fiction:  “The Coffin” by Samuel Rushton, narrated by Chris Skinner  0:39:33 Pleasant Dreams  0:59:03   Pertinent URLs: John W. Sexton: http://www.salmonpoetry.com/details.php?ID=298&a=244 Tycelia Santoro: https://www.facebook.com/tycelia.santoro?ref=br_rs “Canopic Jars: Tales of Mummies and Mummification” on Amazon: 

In this episode of the Strange Horizons podcast, editor Anaea Lay presents poetry from the August issues of Strange Horizons. "A Modern Prometheus" by Lynette Mejía, read by Julia Rios. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Lynette, here. "my father as a sonnet on the human meaning of inhuman stars" by Andrew Brenza, read by Anaea Lay. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Andrew, here. "All That Her Mother Left Her" by John W. Sexton read by Julia Rios. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about John, here. "Abduction" by Laura Madeline Wiseman, read by Laura Madeline Wiseman. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Laura, here. "St. Patrick and the Snakes" by Jane Yolen, read by Ciro Faienza. You can read the full text of the poem, and more about Jane, here.