The Time Is Now: News & Updates

Futuristic Dragon marked Marc Bolan’s creative resurgence, blending cosmic soul and post‑glitter Britrock into a late‑period T. Rex classic. By the time Bolan and his newly honed band recorded the album, his songwriting had regained its mystical swagger — a bubbling mix of rhythm, fantasy, and introspection. To celebrate the 50th anniversary and National Album Day’s “Icons” theme, Demon Records issued a limited‑edition Zoetrope picture disc. The design animates when spun unde

The 5CD deluxe edition gathers the final studio albums — Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974), Bolan’s Zip Gun (1975), Futuristic Dragon (1976), and Dandy In The Underworld (1977) — plus a disc of late-period singles and B-sides. Housed in deluxe 7” packaging with a 24-page booklet, new sleeve notes, photography, and remastered audio, it celebrates Bolan’s evolution in his final years. KEY DETAILS 5CD deluxe box set dedicated to 1974–1977 material Includes four

Demon Music Group / Edsel Records will release a 2LP vinyl edition of T. Rex 1974-1977 on September 25, 2026, presenting a curated selection of highlights, previously unreleased rehearsal takes, and studio demos from Marc Bolan’s final creative period. Source: Demon Music Group / Edsel Records Date: September 25, 2026 Category: Reissue / Vinyl Release Subject: T. Rex – Later Catalogue (1974–1977) This 2LP black vinyl edition distills the essence of Marc Bolan’s adventurous la

A special fundraising event in support of the Marc Bolan School of Music & Film has been announced for Thursday October 15, 2026 at The Camden Club, London. The charity evening is being staged to raise money for the school and will feature a programme of live performances, a charity auction and guest appearances from a range of artists and performers. EVENT DETAILS Venue: The Camden Club, LondonDate: Thursday October 15, 2026Doors: 7:00pmStart Time: 7:30pmAge Restriction: 18

Electric Warrior was T. Rex's breakthrough album and the release that propelled Marc Bolan and the group to international prominence during 1971. Widely regarded as one of the defining albums of the glam rock era, it established the musical and visual template that would become synonymous with "T. Rextasy". This limited Japanese edition has been issued as part of Universal Music Japan's reissue programme and presents the album in a collector-focused configuration. The release

Classic Rock Magazine (Louder) publishes a new feature exploring the creation of Marc Bolan’s 1971 T. Rex classic Get It On, its chart success, its musical inspirations, and the song’s later influence on Prince. Includes Bolan’s own 1971 reflections, studio details from Trident, and the track’s reintroduction to new audiences. Classic Rock Magazine (via LouderSound) reports on the story behind Marc Bolan’s 1971 T. Rex single Get It On, released on 2 July 1971 and now regard

Just Dropped “Ride A White Swan (’MARC’ version)”, taken from the upcoming 1974-1977 box set, is out now on all streaming platforms! 🔗 https://trexbolan.lnk.to/RideAWhiteSwan Enjoy the Ride 🦢 #TRex #RideAWhiteSwan

The definitive and most detailed chronicle of Marc Bolan’s life and career is back in stock and available to order. There Was A Time – Marc Bolan: A Chronology by Cliff McLenehan is widely regarded as the essential “go-to” reference book on Bolan and T. Rex. Book Details Format: Beautiful 280mm x 235mm perfect paperback (304 pages) Features: Full-colour throughout with fold-out front and back covers Illustrations: More than 100 rare concert ads, posters, flyers, and images T

Welcome to the Glam Slam Boogie Post Index Step through the looking glass into a world where stars rest on brows, white swans glide through the sky, and the eternal boogie never stops. Here you will find every phase of Marc Bolan’s enchanted career lovingly preserved — from the Wizard in Waiting to the Soul Dandy and beyond. Whether you seek the raw poetry of the early days, the full blaze of glam glory, rare visual treasures, or the latest reissues, this index is your golden

Songs From MARC is a Record Store Day exclusive release issued by Demon Records on April 18, 2026. Presented on opaque orange vinyl, the album gathers recordings taken from the first four episodes of MARC, the celebrated television series hosted by Marc Bolan. The collection draws upon performances recently recovered from a long-lost quarter-inch master tape and newly mastered for this release. RECORDING The recordings featured on Songs From MARC originate from shows one to f