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David Sylvian

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ambient art pop crossover prog experimental jazz new wave

David Sylvian's 1983 album 'Gone to Earth' marks its 40th anniversary, with renewed attention highlighting its enduring influence in ambient and art rock. The release coincides with reflections on Sylvian's artistic dedication and collaborations with figures like Danny Thompson, Kate Bush, and Robert Fripp.

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David Sylvian

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The Spill Magazine 04:02 AM

SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: DRAGONFLIES – DRAGONFLIES

Dragonflies Dhani Harrison Nigel Godrich Ultraísta Atoms for Peace David Sylvian Joey Waronker

The Quietus Yesterday

Spiritual Goth: Nigel Godrich’s Favourite Albums

Nigel Godrich Madvillain MF DOOM Boards of Canada Pink Floyd Tubeway Army Bob Marley

Magnet Magazine Sep 13

David Sylvian Released “Gone To Earth” 40 Years Ago Today

David Sylvian Bee Gees Alice Cooper

Igloo Magazine Sep 5

Artificial Island :: Another World (Remastered) (Self Released)

Boards of Canada Marconi Union Pixies Cocteau Twins Dead Can Dance The Breeders

Side-Line Sep 1

Color Theory release the single ‘Time to Kill’ with an instrumental

Color Theory Brian Hazard Depeche Mode The Cure David Sylvian

The Quietus Sep 1

No Longer Lost: David Sylvian’s Gone to Earth at 40

David Sylvian Talk Talk Bill Nelson King Crimson Jon Hassell Holger Czukay Soft Cell

Rolling Stone France Aug 17

Masayoshi Sukita honoré par les Abbey Road Music Photography Awards

David Bowie Iggy Pop Marc Bolan Joe Strummer Yellow Magic Orchestra David Sylvian

JazzTimes Aug 6

X Marks the Spot: Fretless Bassist Percy Jones and Guitarist Tim Motzer Talk Classic Brand X, Plus PKT Trio with Drummer Kenny Grohowski

Brand X Percy Jones Tim Motzer Kenny Grohowski PKT John Goodsall Morris Pert Robin Lumley Brian Eno Tim Berne Bobby Previte

Echoes and Dust Aug 3

David Torn – Now I Imagine a Place Not the Same

David Torn Tori Amos David Bowie Tony Levin Bill Bruford David Sylvian Randall Dunn

NME Jul 26

Dhani Harrison and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich unveil new band Dragonflies with hypnotic single ‘Slower’

Dhani Harrison Radiohead Nigel Godrich Dragonflies The Beatles George Harrison Earl Sweatshirt The Chemical Brothers Run the Jewels Portishead

11 articles Jul 25

Dhani Harrison Dragonflies Nigel Godrich Radiohead Portishead Beth Gibbons David Sylvian Atoms for Peace Joey Waronker

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, Pitchfork +7

2 articles Jul 21

Abbey Road Studios David Bowie Iggy Pop Marc Bolan Joe Strummer Yellow Magic Orchestra

Rolling Stone, The Line of Best Fit

2 articles Jul 16

Michael Brook Brian Eno Daniel Lanois Jon Hassell Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Youssou N’Dour Rohan de Saram

Aquarium Drunkard, It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine

2 articles Jul 15

Xiu Xiu David Lynch Angelo Badalamenti Van Halen David Sylvian

PopMatters, The Quietus

The Quietus Jul 3

Waves Eaten by Flames: Endless Summer by Fennesz at 25

Fennesz The Rolling Stones The Beach Boys David Sylvian Sparklehorse Charli xcx Bill Withers

JazzMania Jun 29

Mattias De Craene & Black Koyo : Mattias De Craene & Black Koyo

MDCIII Nordmann David Sylvian Nils Petter Molvær Jon Hassell

Louder Sound Jun 19

“Band dynamics are always good when times are hard. When you achieve things the landscape shifts. There was an issue we couldn’t get past”: Richard Barbieri on why art rockers Japan split, and why their reunion imploded

Richard Barbieri Porcupine Tree David Sylvian David Byrne Brian Eno Gary Numan Midge Ure

Avant Music News Jun 13

The Squid’s Ear Reviews

Steve Beresford Pierpaolo Martino Melaine Dalibert David Sylvian Agustí Fernández Artur Majewski

Louder Sound Jun 3

“They expect you to fly about like a lunatic because they’re paying what they think is good money. What they get is heart and soul, and total dedication”: Why Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Tim Buckley and John Martyn all loved Danny Thompson

Kate Bush David Sylvian John Martyn Tim Buckley Danny Thompson Pentangle Peter Gabriel Nick Drake Paul Weller

Magnet Magazine May 16

Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi Released “Rome” 15 Years Ago Today

Danger Mouse Daniele Luppi Jack White Norah Jones Robert Fripp King Crimson Brian Eno David Bowie

The Spill Magazine 04:02 AM

SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: DRAGONFLIES – DRAGONFLIES

Dragonflies Dhani Harrison Nigel Godrich Ultraísta Atoms for Peace David Sylvian Joey Waronker

Magnet Magazine Sep 13

David Sylvian Released “Gone To Earth” 40 Years Ago Today

David Sylvian Bee Gees Alice Cooper

Side-Line Sep 1

Color Theory release the single ‘Time to Kill’ with an instrumental

Color Theory Brian Hazard Depeche Mode The Cure David Sylvian

Rolling Stone France Aug 17

Masayoshi Sukita honoré par les Abbey Road Music Photography Awards

David Bowie Iggy Pop Marc Bolan Joe Strummer Yellow Magic Orchestra David Sylvian

Echoes and Dust Aug 3

David Torn – Now I Imagine a Place Not the Same

David Torn Tori Amos David Bowie Tony Levin Bill Bruford David Sylvian Randall Dunn

11 articles Jul 25

Dhani Harrison Dragonflies Nigel Godrich Radiohead Portishead Beth Gibbons David Sylvian Atoms for Peace Joey Waronker

Clash Music, Consequence of Sound, Pitchfork +7

2 articles Jul 16

Michael Brook Brian Eno Daniel Lanois Jon Hassell Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Youssou N’Dour Rohan de Saram

Aquarium Drunkard, It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine

The Quietus Jul 3

Waves Eaten by Flames: Endless Summer by Fennesz at 25

Fennesz The Rolling Stones The Beach Boys David Sylvian Sparklehorse Charli xcx Bill Withers

Louder Sound Jun 19

“Band dynamics are always good when times are hard. When you achieve things the landscape shifts. There was an issue we couldn’t get past”: Richard Barbieri on why art rockers Japan split, and why their reunion imploded

Richard Barbieri Porcupine Tree David Sylvian David Byrne Brian Eno Gary Numan Midge Ure

Louder Sound Jun 3

“They expect you to fly about like a lunatic because they’re paying what they think is good money. What they get is heart and soul, and total dedication”: Why Kate Bush, David Sylvian, Tim Buckley and John Martyn all loved Danny Thompson

Kate Bush David Sylvian John Martyn Tim Buckley Danny Thompson Pentangle Peter Gabriel Nick Drake Paul Weller

The Quietus Yesterday

Spiritual Goth: Nigel Godrich’s Favourite Albums

Nigel Godrich Madvillain MF DOOM Boards of Canada Pink Floyd Tubeway Army Bob Marley

Igloo Magazine Sep 5

Artificial Island :: Another World (Remastered) (Self Released)

Boards of Canada Marconi Union Pixies Cocteau Twins Dead Can Dance The Breeders

The Quietus Sep 1

No Longer Lost: David Sylvian’s Gone to Earth at 40

David Sylvian Talk Talk Bill Nelson King Crimson Jon Hassell Holger Czukay Soft Cell

JazzTimes Aug 6

X Marks the Spot: Fretless Bassist Percy Jones and Guitarist Tim Motzer Talk Classic Brand X, Plus PKT Trio with Drummer Kenny Grohowski

Brand X Percy Jones Tim Motzer Kenny Grohowski PKT John Goodsall Morris Pert Robin Lumley Brian Eno Tim Berne Bobby Previte

NME Jul 26

Dhani Harrison and Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich unveil new band Dragonflies with hypnotic single ‘Slower’

Dhani Harrison Radiohead Nigel Godrich Dragonflies The Beatles George Harrison Earl Sweatshirt The Chemical Brothers Run the Jewels Portishead

2 articles Jul 21

Abbey Road Studios David Bowie Iggy Pop Marc Bolan Joe Strummer Yellow Magic Orchestra

Rolling Stone, The Line of Best Fit

2 articles Jul 15

Xiu Xiu David Lynch Angelo Badalamenti Van Halen David Sylvian

PopMatters, The Quietus

JazzMania Jun 29

Mattias De Craene & Black Koyo : Mattias De Craene & Black Koyo

MDCIII Nordmann David Sylvian Nils Petter Molvær Jon Hassell

Avant Music News Jun 13

The Squid’s Ear Reviews

Steve Beresford Pierpaolo Martino Melaine Dalibert David Sylvian Agustí Fernández Artur Majewski

Magnet Magazine May 16

Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi Released “Rome” 15 Years Ago Today

Danger Mouse Daniele Luppi Jack White Norah Jones Robert Fripp King Crimson Brian Eno David Bowie

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