Section 25 - Retro fits the Techno

 

 

Having interviewed Vin and Larry shortly after the release of Part Primitiv (Section 25's much acclaimed 'comeback' album), I hardly expected them to go on and arguably better it with the stunning 2009 release 'Nature & Degree'. Sandwiched inbetween was a 'best of' album 'Dirty Disco' and retrospective acknowledgements of their previously released and largely overlooked catalogue, prompting the Guardian to list 'From the Hip' as one of the essential albums to hear before you die.

 

The Section 25 ship was finally docking and with the promise of a major new remix/re-recording project in the works it was an exciting time for all involved. The untimely passing of Larry Cassidy this year was a real body blow and yet now a few months later I was able to interview Vin and Larry's daughter Beth in resolute and optimistic moods ahead of the new album and tour.

 

They both spoke eloquently and candidly about Larry, the music press, factory and a new direction for Section 25 that was a pleasure to be privy to. Now completely acknowledging the family ties that bind the whole thing together it is yet again the start of a new exciting chapter in the Section 25 journey.

 

The interview is available in full using the links below. For newcomers it may be advantageous to take a look at the previous interview from 2008 here and also what promises to be a very special series of live dates starting in September:

 

Thurs 16th Sept, The Musician, Leicester

Fri 22nd Oct, The North Bar, Blackburn

Sat 20th Nov, The Factory, Manchester

Sun 5th Dec, Rhiz Modern, Vienna

Sat,11th Dec, The Beat Club, Blackpool

More info at the Section 25 website

Part One - Rewind - FLV Format (16mb) -
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Part Two - Retrofit & Larry - FLV Format (16mb) -
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Part Three - Tapers v Bootleggers - FLV Format (16mb) -
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Part Four - Dirty Disco to Nature & Degree - FLV Format (14mb) -
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Part Five - Stephen Morris, Peter Hook & FAC251 - FLV Format (14mb) -
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