Various

Close harmonies, smooth grooves, infighting and ‘the bag’: making an album on stage

Wendy Rigg is planning a summer of festival fun – but what is it about nostalgic music that makes us feel so good?

Bored Animal PSYCHONAUT

REISSUES | COMPS | BOXSETS | LOST RECORDINGS

Thirty years ago, Marillion released their final album on EMI, their first not to reach the UK Top 10. Afraid Of Sunlight has since been hailed as one of the band’s greatest recordings, but tragedy lay at its heart, even though it kickstarted their career as one of the most successful independent groups. The band recall the challenging times that threatened their career and, at times, their sanity.

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