Readings at Parkside:
Simon Raymonde

The Parkside Lounge
317 East Houston Street
New York City
Monday, November 17th, 7pm

Readings at Parkside is honored to welcome Simon Raymonde to the Parkside Lounge in celebration of his brilliant memoir from Nine Eight books — In One Ear: Cocteau Twins, Ivor and Me.

There will be a reading followed by a discussion and book signing. Doors 6:30, free. Please join us!

A special thank you to P&T Knitwear for being our bookstore partner for the occasion. 

As one-third of seminal band Cocteau Twins, Simon Raymonde helped to create some of the most beautiful and memorable albums of the 80s and 90s—music that continues to cast a spell over millions. This is the story of the band, in his words.

Beginning with Simon’s remarkable childhood and exploring his relationship with his father, Ivor Raymonde (the legendary producer, musician and arranger for acts such as the Walker Brothers and songwriter for artists including Dusty Springfield), the book  journeys through the musician’s rise to prominence and his time with Cocteau Twins and This Mortal Coil.

It charts the successful career he has forged running his own label, Bella Union, for the past twenty-seven years, discovering and developing globally renowned artists like Beach House, Fleet Foxes, Father John Misty and John Grant.

The narrative also leads us back to the present day, reflecting on Simon’s most recent experiences in the music industry—all while going deaf in one ear.

A must-read for music fans, this is the incredible tale of Simon’s life and legacy.