John Sinclair – Mohawk

John Sinclair - “Mohawk” CD Out Now on Iron Man Records, Birmingham. Distribution by Cargo John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary released his latest album in March 2014. John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems, great odes and personal reflections of the Be-Bop jazz persuasion, all flowering together. First…

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Steve Fly – They Came To Starburg – Digital Release – An album of spoken word

IMB6025 Steve Fly – They Came To Starburg – Digital Release – An album of spoken word (31st October 2014) Steve Fly is a native of Stourbridge UK, now an Amsterdam resident who plays drums, spins vinyl, writes novels and literary and cultural commentary. He maintains a flock of websites and works in various other art forms without visible restraint. His other music projects have included New Flesh, Garaj Mahal, Temple Dragon band, John Sinclair and The Cosmic Trigger Stage Play. Buy it on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/they-came-to-starburg/id935832302 Release Date: 31-Oct-2014 Label: Iron Man Records UPC: 859713588714 Primary Genre: Spoken Word Secondary Genre: Alternative Language: English 1 Nightmare in a Bottle -…

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John Sinclair + The Founder Effect – Spiegeltent, Canary Wharf, London 17th Sept

John Sinclair and The Founder Effect perform songs from ‘Mohawk’ at Canary Wharf Spiegeltent, London Download the Spiegeltent Leaflet PDF here "John Sinclair - renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary.....an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. Mohawk features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Beatnik poems, great odes and personal reflections of the Be-Bop jazz persuasion, all flowering together." Doors – 6.00pm John Sinclair on stage 6.30pm – 7.45pm Tickets available through SEE Tickets for £10 + Booking Fee All Press Enquiries Sean Newsham: sean@mutante-inc.demon.co.uk All Guest List requests to:…

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John Sinclair – Mohawk CD 24th March 2014 on Iron Man Records

John Sinclair - “Mohawk” CD Released Monday 24th March 2014 by Iron Man Records, Birmingham. John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary releases his new album on Monday 24th March 2014. John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His new record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems, great odes and personal reflections of the Be-Bop jazz persuasion, all…

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Video by CHU on the making of 360 degree artwork for "Mohawk" by John Sinclair

"I sketched the entire world and digitised it inside Google's Sketchup, where this three dimensional, three hundred and sixty degree artwork could spring to life. This sketch can be viewed from almost anywhere and the result is a multi-dimensional drawing - a million sketches worth. When making a normal two dimensional drawing, changing the viewpoint requires a completely new sketch - this way, the sketch allows plenty of freedom for the viewer and there are a sickening amount of permutations. This economy in the production stemmed from the need to pay tribute to, as close as possible, the location and setting for the photoshoot on the cover of Thelonius Monk's Undeground…

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Video by CHU on the making of 360 degree artwork for "Mohawk" by John Sinclair

"I sketched the entire world and digitised it inside Google's Sketchup, where this three dimensional, three hundred and sixty degree artwork could spring to life. This sketch can be viewed from almost anywhere and the result is a multi-dimensional drawing - a million sketches worth. When making a normal two dimensional drawing, changing the viewpoint requires a completely new sketch - this way, the sketch allows plenty of freedom for the viewer and there are a sickening amount of permutations. This economy in the production stemmed from the need to pay tribute to, as close as possible, the location and setting for the photoshoot on the cover of Thelonius Monk's Undeground…

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Interview: John Sinclair – Mohawk

John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary interviewed on his new album Mohawk, music and poetry, sharing ideas, the war on drugs, doing what you want, and more. John Sinclair - “Mohawk” CD. Released Monday 24th March 2014 by Iron Man Records John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His new record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems,…

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John Sinclair – Mohawk CD released 24th March 2014

John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary releases his new album on 24th March 2014. John Sinclair - “Mohawk” cd Released Monday 24th March 2014 by Iron Man Records John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His new record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems, great odes and personal reflections of the Be-Bop jazz persuasion, all flowering together.…

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John Sinclair – Mohawk CD released 24th March 2014

John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary releases his new album on 24th March 2014. John Sinclair - “Mohawk” cd Released Monday 24th March 2014 by Iron Man Records John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His new record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems, great odes and personal reflections of the Be-Bop jazz persuasion, all flowering together.…

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John Sinclair – renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary…..

John Sinclair the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary releases his new album on Iron Man Records on Monday 24th March 2014. While his work has continued in preparation for this, John found himself at Dial House, home of Crass members Penny Rimbaud and Gee Vaucher in December. John wanted to work on some new recordings at Dial house with The Bermondsey Joyriders who in turn will be in Birmingham in coming months. After many years working hard in their respective fields, John finally had a chance to have a good chat with Penny. Discussions of music, art and the rest followed before Penny gave John a book of his latest…

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John Sinclair interviewed by Sensi Seeds 23rd Sept 2013

Sensi Seeds had the pleasure of interviewing the legendary cannabis activist, renegade poet, counter-culture giant and good friend of the Sensi Seeds family, John Sinclair. You will find the open-hearted, three part interview with John Sinclair on the Sensi Seeds blog
 http://sensiseeds.com/en/blog‬ John Sinclair - Mohawk CD will be released on Iron Man Records 24th March 2014 All Press Enquiries: Sean Newsham: sean@mutante-inc.demon.co.uk Buy Books and Music by John Sinclair in the Iron Man Shop here: http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Iron-Man-Shop

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John Sinclair – Mohawk CD release coming soon on Iron Man Records

John Sinclair - “Mohawk” cd Released Monday 24th March 2014 by Iron Man Records John Sinclair, the renegade poet, scholar and cultural revolutionary releases his new album on Monday 24th March 2014. John, has been described as an Archetype of the 1960's art, music and literary synthesis, and who today, is still kicking with both feet on his trajectory for cultural transformation. His new record features ten tracks from his book of verse: always know: a book of monk. Twenty poems planted firmly in a single-shot session, and carefully trimmed down to ten exhibits for this album. Beatnik poems, great odes and personal reflections of the Be-Bop jazz persuasion, all flowering…

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John Sinclair – Viper Madness 24th November 2013 Cannabis Cup Party Amsterdam

Ceres Seeds and The John Sinclair Foundation proudly present: Sunday 24th November 2013 Viper Madness 2013 Amsterdam Cannabis Cup Party Live onstage: John Sinclair and his Vipers with Esther Cerise Noire Baba Israel Sunday November 24th Doors 9:30pm Nieuwezijds Kolk 25 1012 PV Amsterdam 4 min from central station 4 min from Dam square buy tickets at www.ceresseeds.com and in the hempshopper stores in Amsterdam and at the door First 100 guests get a free beverage

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Steven James Pratt a.k.a Fly Agaric 23 (Steve Fly) Biography

Born April 15th 1976 in Wordsley, England, and grew up as a competitive swimmer into his teens when he came across Jazz music, speed Metal, hip-hop, drum and bass, and playing drums in a school band. This led to Steven developing his drumming and DJ skills over the next 20 years. Steve Fly’s first ‘live’ gig was drumming with ‘Surgery’ at Thorns School in 1991, and went on to play with local Stourbridge garage punk band ‘Indigo Jane’ at such venues as J.B’s Dudley, The ‘Source’, ‘The Mitre’ in Stourbridge, and support for Babylon Zoo and Fret Blanket in Kidderminster. In 1993 Steven briefly played with Kinver based band ‘Taxi’ and…

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