R.I.P. Bassist Danny Thompson, 1939-2025

Sadly British bass boss Danny Thompson – who enhanced the sound of everyone he played with – has passed away at 86. 

New "Proxy Music" collection of songs written by Linda Thompson out June 21

Proxy Music is a tribute to British singer/songwriter Linda Thompson with her songs performed by family members and friends. 

Here's the scoop...

Linda Thompson's self-styled tribute album "Proxy Music" – which comes in a brilliant sleeve inspired by Roxy Music's classic 1972 debut with Linda remade/remodelled to look like Karl Stoecker's famous shot of Kari-Ann Moller – will be released on June 21st via New York's StorySound Records. 

The album, co-produced by Linda's son Teddy Thompson, boasts 11 new songs written by Linda featuring guest vocals by Teddy & Kami Thompson, Rufus Wainwright, Martha Wainwright, The Proclaimers, John Grant (who sings "John Grant"!), Dori Freeman, The Unthanks, Ren Havieu, The Rails and Eliza Carthy with various family members (yes, including Richard Thompson) providing musical support. You can pre-save the album right here: https://ffm.to/proxymusic

Listen to "Solitary Traveller" sung by Linda's daughter Kami Thompson following the track listing below.

Proxy Music 

1. The Solitary Traveller feat. Kami Thompson

2. Or Nothing at All feat. Martha Wainwright

3. Bonnie Lass feat. The Proclaimers

4. Darling This Will Never Do feat. Rufus Wainwright

5. I Used To Be So Pretty feat. Ren Harvieu

6. John Grant feat. John Grant

7. Mudlark feat. The Rails

8. Shores of America feat. Dori Freeman

9. That’s the Way the Polka Goes feat. Eliza Carthy

10. Three Shaky Ships feat. The Unthanks

11. Those Damn Roches feat. Teddy Thompson

 

Check out The Guardian's surprising 'Film & Music' feature on Linda Thompson right here.

Happy Birthday Linda Thompson!

Cheers to the amazing Linda Thompson on her birthday! Here's Linda's shopping trip to Amoeba and a BBC performance from '81.

Happy Birthday Linda Thompson!

Raising a glass to Linda Thompson on her day with a beautiful rendition of A Heart Needs A Home from 1975.