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The Jangling Man film premiere Thursday 29th September 2022 at Hackney Picturehouse. Words by Emmally Parsons Illustrations by Joe Munro Introducing the man who did an eco-green tour via bicycle before it was deemed woke or a marketing stunt. Martin Newell… “He’ll gladly tangle with the weeds And meet all your herbacious needs And then … Continue reading Review: The Jangling Man – The Martin Newell Story
Album artwork Words by Alexandra Rose ‘Penny Novelettes’ is the brand new release and latest jewel to add to the crown of The Cleaners From Venus, aka Martin Newell, whose timeless tales of provincial life, love and all points in between have firmly established his work in the great tradition of English singer-songwriters. Drawing on … Continue reading Album review: The Cleaners From Venus – Penny Novelettes
Illustration by @imocrossland Interview by Emmally Parsons How has the last couple of weeks been for you? Have you been isolating with your wife at your home in Essex? MN: I’ve been mostly by myself here in my studio/home/workplace. I’m not married. I have a partner but unluckily for me, she’s in another social group, … Continue reading Life in Lockdown with: Martin Newell of The Cleaners From Venus