A scarce release from long‑standing UK underground outsiders Blue Midnight, formed in the squatlands of West London by school friends David Johnson and Grant Showbiz. Originally part of the early “bad music” scene — a precursor to the lo‑fi movement — the band developed a unique sound shaped by Elliet Mackrell’s violin and Nick Waterhouse’s trombone.
Blue Midnight became regulars at legendary DIY spaces including the Idiot Ballroom beneath the old Clarendon Hotel, Alan Dogend’s Little Majic Theatre, the Raindrop Hotel in Frestonia and Meanwhile Gardens. Often sharing bills with The Mob, World Domination Enterprises and the Instant Automatons, they carved out a distinctive place in the UK alternative underground.
With no chordal instruments and a line‑up of violin, trombone, harmonica, vocals, bass and drums, their music has been described as a “spacey folk‑dub brass fiesta.” Over 35 years on, they’ve never split up, never re‑formed — just carried on doing what they do best.
White Moon is their latest album and proudly continues their long association with All The Mad Men Records. A genuine hidden gem for anyone exploring the stranger, more joyful edges of the DIY scene.
Condition: New and sealed.
A perfect addition for collectors of UK DIY, post‑punk, experimental folk‑dub and underground independent releases.
A scarce release from long‑standing UK underground outsiders Blue Midnight, formed in the squatlands of West London by school friends David Johnson and Grant Showbiz. Originally part of the early “bad music” scene — a precursor to the lo‑fi movement — the band developed a unique sound shaped by Elliet Mackrell’s violin and Nick Waterhouse’s trombone.
Blue Midnight became regulars at legendary DIY spaces including the Idiot Ballroom beneath the old Clarendon Hotel, Alan Dogend’s Little Majic Theatre, the Raindrop Hotel in Frestonia and Meanwhile Gardens. Often sharing bills with The Mob, World Domination Enterprises and the Instant Automatons, they carved out a distinctive place in the UK alternative underground.
With no chordal instruments and a line‑up of violin, trombone, harmonica, vocals, bass and drums, their music has been described as a “spacey folk‑dub brass fiesta.” Over 35 years on, they’ve never split up, never re‑formed — just carried on doing what they do best.
White Moon is their latest album and proudly continues their long association with All The Mad Men Records. A genuine hidden gem for anyone exploring the stranger, more joyful edges of the DIY scene.
Condition: New and sealed.
A perfect addition for collectors of UK DIY, post‑punk, experimental folk‑dub and underground independent releases.