Penny Kiley's music writing

Sandie Shaw, July 1986

“This was no legend. Legends are about the past.”

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June 2026

Dead Kennedys, 1981

"Guts, not gloss."

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The Woodentops, June 1986

"It’s hard to rationalise something which goes straight to the heart."

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May 2026

Prag Vec, May 1979

File under “Could Go Somewhere.”

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The Blow Monkeys, May 1987

"Neon Eighties real life stuff."

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April 2026

XTC, April 1979

"Look no further for the dance music of the Eighties."

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The High Five, 1984

"Brash and strong and uplifting."

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March 2026

Gang of Four, March 1981

Emotional tension

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Siouxsie and the Banshees, March 1980

I first saw Siouxsie and the Banshees at Eric’s, Liverpool in 1977.

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Where you can buy my book

Answering an FAQ

Mar 13 • Penny Kiley

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February 2026

Eric’s, Liverpool, 1977

A sneak preview of my memoir

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Dalek I, 1982

“A liberation from the expectations of styles”

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