Chalkhills: The XTC Resource

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August 16, 2026:

Colin Moulding surprised us all with the announcement of the release of his second solo single, Want It Bad (The Pep Talks and Playing Fields of Old England). The announcement was accompanied by a video. The single includes the eponymous title song and two demos. The CD single will be released on 18 September 2026.

July 25, 2026:

Steven Wilson has mixed Psurroundabout Ride in Dolby Atmos with audio from the original multi-track studio master tapes. Pre-order your copy today, to be released in September 2026.

May 2, 2026:

The CD release of Live Boots Emerald City, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 17th April 1981 is imminent! Originally broadcast on FM radio and released on Record Store Day 2026 on 200gm vinyl, it has now been mastered for a 2 CD release on 19 June 2026.

Other News

Megan Mileski “noticed the label for the You’re A Good Man Albert Brown/Vanishing Girl single wasn’t uploaded and i just so happen to have a scan of my copy!!” (A Side - AA Side) Medea has a little contribution for Chalkhills, chords and lyrics for “Rain on a Burning Day”, a beautiful song. ¶ Andy Partridge has written the narration for Steven Wilson's forthcoming album Requiem for a Village. The narration will be voiced by David Tennant. Gerhard Satke suggested numerous amendments to chalkhills.org in May 2026, including information about the Philippine Generals and Majors single, including scans of the A-side label and B-side label, as well as information about the Spanish Beeswax LP, including scans of the A-side label and B-side label, and more. Anton Barbeau wrote to say that his “next album, Come Home To Me, comes out on October 9th. Dave and Colin are on two tracks together, and Dave is on others as well. Lord Cornelius Plum plays Mellotron on ‘Swindon Calling,’ a song set in the Beehive pub in Old Town.”

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Recent Site Updates

September 20, 2026: Albums - Colin Moulding: Want It Bad; Songs - XTC Reel by Real: Colin Moulding: "Want It Bad", XTC Reel by Real: Colin Moulding: "Something About The Boy"
September 19, 2026: Songs - The Dukes of Stratosphear: "You're a Good Man Albert Brown (Curse You Red Barrel)"; Albums - The Dukes of Stratosphear: Psonic Psunspot, The Dukes of Stratosphear: 25 O'Clock; Songs - The Dukes of Stratosphear: "Vanishing Girl"; Gallery - label from the AA-side of the UK You’re A Good Man Albert Brown single, label from the A-side of the UK You’re A Good Man Albert Brown/Vanishing Girl single
September 13, 2026: Songs - Andy Partridge + Chris Braide: "Rain On A Burning Day"; Discography - XTC: 45 (Vol. 1), Steven Wilson: Requiem for a Village
August 30, 2026: Albums - The XTC Singles Compilations; Songs - XTC: "Generals and Majors", XTC: "Don't Lose Your Temper"; Albums - Andy Partrdge: My Failed Songwriting Career
August 28, 2026: Songs - The Dukes of Stratosphear: "Your Gold Dress", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "You're My Drug", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "What in the World??...", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "The Mole from the Ministry", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "The Affiliated", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "Shiny Cage", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "Collideascope", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "Brainiac's Daughter", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "Bike Ride to the Moon", The Dukes of Stratosphear: "25 O'Clock"
August 23, 2026: Discography - XTC: Generals and Majors; Gallery - B-side label of the Spanish Beeswax LP, B-side label of the Philippine Generals and Majors single, A-side label of the Spanish Beeswax LP, A-side label of the Philippine Generals and Majors single; Discography - XTC: Beeswax – Some B-Sides 1977-1982
August 16, 2026: Discography - H: Ice Cream Genius, Colin Moulding: Want It Bad (The Pep Talks and Playing Fields of Old England)

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