Colin Newman
Colin Newman (born 1954 in Salisbury) is an English musician, producer and label owner, the singer, guitarist and main songwriter of Wire, which he formed in London in 1976. Alongside the group he has made solo records since 1980, moving from angular post-punk songs to instrumental and electronic pieces. He also runs his own label, swim ~, and works closely with his wife Malka Spigel. Colin Newman studied at Watford School of Art.
Not To (LP)
Original 1982 UK edition of the excellent third album of art-rock/pop by Wire member.
Commercial Suicide (LP)
Original 1986 album on Crammed Discs of refined electronic pop with arrangements for chamber music ensemble by Wire member.
Provisionally Entitled The Singing Fish
Colin Newman’s 3 classic early 80’s solo albums originally released on Beggars Banquet / 4AD re-released on his own new imprint Sentient Sonics. "These albums were recorded and released between 1980 & 1982 in a “post 154” rush of activity. While all the albums bear the name Colin Newman they differ in that A-Z & Not To were recorded as “band” albums with Colin being joined by Wire’s Robert Grey, Mike Thorne (who also produced, as he had the first 3 Wire albums) & Desmond Simmons on A-Z and Rober…
A-Z
Colin Newman kept busy during Wire’s temporary early 80’s split, releasing three rather interesting solo records. Although in the case of A-Z, some members of Wire were involved in the recording… This feels as lean and sharp-edged as all your favourite Wire, but with some different details in the sound. Released on vinyl and CD, with the CD edition coming with a whole extra disc of demos and the like. On Sentient Sonics.
Not To
Colin Newman’s 3 classic early 80’s solo albums originally released on Beggars Banquet / 4AD re-released on his own new imprint Sentient Sonics. "These albums were recorded and released between 1980 & 1982 in a “post 154” rush of activity. While all the albums bear the name Colin Newman they differ in that A-Z & Not To were recorded as “band” albums with Colin being joined by Wire’s Robert Grey, Mike Thorne (who also produced, as he had the first 3 Wire albums) & Desmond Simmons on A-Z and Rober…