Musical mystery tour

Born in the titular Kent city in the late 60s, the Canterbury scene spawned some of prog’s most creative and quirky acts. From The Wilde Flowers and Soft Machine to Caravan and Gong, each had a distinctive sound and, in many cases, image that captured the hearts and minds of their followers. But the scene’s impact didn’t end in the 70s. Phil Howitt, Facelift editor and Hugh Hopper’s biographer, explores the new breed of progressive acts inspired by it, both consciously and unwittingly, and unearths the secrets of the ‘Canterbury chord’.

I must admit I am fortunate. This is my fourth visit to Vienna in eight years, but it’s a city that never fails to excite me, surprise me and nourish me. The Austrian capital has many faces and the ri

Alexander Larman on Theatre FOR ROCK FANS ...

New Generation Publishing 379pp (hb) £18.99 The ambition of Will Fraser’s debut novel is never in doubt. Weaving together sometimes self-conscious observations about the nature of music with slow-burn

Boasting a rich artistic heritage and renowned for producing an illustrious roster of music, fashion and literary titans, Jamaica is the travel destination of choice for those in search of culture, writes Lena de Casparis

Our annual summer camp for many of my East Kilbride Scouts in 1977 was a choice between an expensive long distance coach trip to Switzerland or a cheaper and fun district camp at Glentrool, just an ho