Second Language formed 1981 and recorded and gigged until 1996. They resumed playing together 2014 and recently recorded their first studio album since 1997.

I was a new wave / post punk singer in the 1980s. I liked girls, whiskey, and drugs too much. I was a time traveler. Once while going through this era, barely holding myself together from the last overdose, I busted my flux capacitor. My timeship could make one last emergency jump, and I crashed to the present. I don't remember too much from my past life except my name. Now I make music like I did back in the '80s.
 

#indiepop #newwave #synthpop #80s


☾ NOVEMBER IS MINE  |  SYNTHETICS RECORDS |  COMING SOON

The instruments I use are
Ｍartin D-28, Nord Electro 3, 
Rickenbacker 4003, Suzuki pro-37v2.

My favorite musicians are
XTC, Gilbert O'sullivan,  Elton John 
and The Beatles.

Please use headphones
 when listening to my tracks.

Finance Guy who loves sports (Alpine Skiing, Golf, Tennis, Windsurfing , Mountain Biking, Hiking, Swimming, Body Boarding) & all kinds of music (EDM, Trance, Chill, LOFI, Ambient, Melodic House, Rock, Reggae, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, Top Hits, Classical, Metal, Alternative, Darkwave, Synthwave).  Deep desire in a parallel universe to be a Twitch DJ some day as a side gig.

Stackridge formed in the early ‘70s, touring the UK, building a fanatical following and released 3 albums on MCA, "Stackridge", "Friendliness" and in 1974 "The Man in the Bowler Hat", which was produced by George Martin. This triumphant masterpiece, regarded by many to be George Martin's finest creation outside of his Beatles canon, the band recorded two more critically acclaimed albums, "Extravaganza" and "Mr. Mick" for Elton John’s Rocket label.

Going their separate ways in 1976, they continued to make music. James Warren and Andy Davies gained notable success as electro-pop balladeers, The Korgis with two hit singles including the massive "Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime". 

In 2006 the still devoted followers of the band were delighted when a reformed Stackridge started played a series of gigs, that included classic songs from the large back catalogue and a body of outstanding new material.

As ever, Stackridge has brought its' effervescent mix of melodic tunes, playful and poignant lyrics and instrumental exploration to their first album release on Helium Records.  "A Victory For Common Sense", produced by Chris Hughes sees original members Andy Davis, "Mutter" Slater, "Crun" Walter and James Warren back together again and in truly fine form.

"Stackridge are a fascinating group, delightful and uncategorisable" - Stuart Maconie BBC Radio 6

"All is well in the world with Stackridge still making music" Johnnie Walker BBC Radio 2

Followers of Stackridge