Dave Haslam
@davehaslam.bsky.social
Hacienda DJ, journalist (Guardian, LRB, etc), writer (recent books about Sylvia Plath, Keith Haring, Picasso). “An exceptional writer” - Olivia Laing.
How I felt at 21 years old. It's a paragraph from my memoirs 'Sonic Youth Slept on My Floor'.
How I felt at 21 years old. It's a paragraph from my memoirs 'Sonic Youth Slept on My Floor'.
BP quarterly profits up from $2.5bn to $5.73bn as Iran war sends oil prices soaring. Shell doubled its net profit to almost $10bn. High bills fuelling poverty and misery for households and businesses. Boon for execs and shareholders. Must levy 100% windfall tax on oil, gas, energy companies.
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices soaring
Energy company’s $5.73bn quarterly profits come after Shell posted second highest quarterly earnings on record
theguardian.com
We see that, unfortunately, Russia is regaining its positions in international sports organizations, while not stopping the war and the killings, - Zelenskyy.
A Reform UK council candidate's account has posted that 'a vote for Labour is a vote for Muslim rule' as well as bizarre conspiracy theories about Bill Gates and the World Economic Forum She is hoping to win a by-election later this month
Merseyside Reform candidate said 'Bill Gates wants to make us all vegan'
Karen Hatch is aiming to be the latest Reform councillor in St Helens, but concerns have been raised about comments linked to her social media account
liverpoolecho.co.uk
Rod Liddle was very much like Marmite, in that you wouldn’t want him on your television screen, radio, or newspaper.
“The climate emergency kills,” he said on Monday. “And that’s why it’s not enough to address the consequences, which we do; what we have to do is reduce its causes, anticipate its effects, and, consequently, better prepare our country to protect people’s lives.”
‘Climate change kills’: Pedro Sánchez speaks plain truth to Spain’s deniers
PM has long history of speaking out on realities of global heating but political opponents remain unnmoved
theguardian.com
My new book ‘Creative Journeys’ is a collection of some of my favourite interviews - some from my archive, some brand new. Out in October. Pre-orders; UK (signed) www.forumbooksshop.com/product/crea... EU www.bol.com/be/fr/p/crea... USA indiepubs.com/products/cre...
My new book ‘Creative Journeys’ is a collection of some of my favourite interviews - some from my archive, some brand new. Out in October. Pre-orders; UK (signed) www.forumbooksshop.com/product/crea... EU www.bol.com/be/fr/p/crea... USA indiepubs.com/products/cre...
Every detail of this is miserable and horrific and in a truly just world Tate will die in prison, but it's hard to get into the details of the various cases against him and not come away full of rage at the utter failings of police to take women seriously. www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Andrew Tate’s Empire of Abuse
How the defining figure of the manosphere built a fortune—and became a political force—by systematically exploiting women.
newyorker.com
NEW: Sir Jonathon Porritt, arrested under Terrorism law outside Westminster Magistrates Court. As police escorted him away he said "I am a supporter of Palestine Action, trying to save lives is not terrorism, exposing this Governments complicity in genocide is not terrorism." www.wedonotcomply.org
It is two years today since this dimwit gave us the most hilarious demonstration of karma in history.
Whilst the cost of living crisis continues to spiral, with food and fuel prices soaring, so do global oil and gas companies profits. Shell has today announced it's profits have more than doubled. This is obscene. www.reuters.com/business/ene...
Shell profit more than doubles to $9.8 billion, second-highest on record, as Iran war lifts prices
Shell's net profit more than doubled from last year to $9.84 billion in the second quarter, beating expectations, helped by higher energy prices and increased market volatility during the Middle Eas...
reuters.com
No one thinks they will have to pay for social care. Until they find they do
John Crace@mrjohncrace.bsky.social · last wk.Shocked to hear of the untimely death of DJ Kavinsky at his home in Paris. He created this music masterpiece. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV_3...
Kavinsky - Nightcall (Drive Original Movie Soundtrack) (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Record Makers
youtube.com
29th July 1966 Cream played live for the very first time, at the Twisted Wheel (Whitworth St, Manchester).
Some ticket links - East Riding Festival of Words www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/whats-on/eve... Chester manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/autho... Walthamstow Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Club - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dave-hasla... Liverpool manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/dave-...
Dave Haslam@davehaslam.bsky.social · last wk.Creative Journeys is out in Oct - a collection of my interviews with the likes of Neneh Cherry, Terry Hall, Maxine Peake, Raymond Carver, Viv Albertine, Afrodeutsche, Pete Shelley, Jeremy Deller, Kevin Rowland, Andrew Weatherall & Paddy Considine. Info & links to follow over the next few weeks...
Some ticket links - East Riding Festival of Words www.eastridinglibraries.co.uk/whats-on/eve... Chester manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/autho... Walthamstow Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Club - www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dave-hasla... Liverpool manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/events/dave-...
Dave Haslam@davehaslam.bsky.social · last wk.Creative Journeys is out in Oct - a collection of my interviews with the likes of Neneh Cherry, Terry Hall, Maxine Peake, Raymond Carver, Viv Albertine, Afrodeutsche, Pete Shelley, Jeremy Deller, Kevin Rowland, Andrew Weatherall & Paddy Considine. Info & links to follow over the next few weeks...
Couple of ticket links - Walthamstow Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Club www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dave-hasla... Liverpool www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterstone...
Dave Haslam@davehaslam.bsky.social · last wk.Creative Journeys is out in Oct - a collection of my interviews with the likes of Neneh Cherry, Terry Hall, Maxine Peake, Raymond Carver, Viv Albertine, Afrodeutsche, Pete Shelley, Jeremy Deller, Kevin Rowland, Andrew Weatherall & Paddy Considine. Info & links to follow over the next few weeks...
Couple of ticket links - Walthamstow Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Club www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dave-hasla... Liverpool www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterstone...
Dave Haslam@davehaslam.bsky.social · last wk.Creative Journeys is out in Oct - a collection of my interviews with the likes of Neneh Cherry, Terry Hall, Maxine Peake, Raymond Carver, Viv Albertine, Afrodeutsche, Pete Shelley, Jeremy Deller, Kevin Rowland, Andrew Weatherall & Paddy Considine. Info & links to follow over the next few weeks...
From Jarvis Cocker to Maxine Peake, 'Creative Journeys' brings together decades of conversations with some of the most inspiring creative minds around. @davehaslam.bsky.social will be on tour this Autumn, with special guests to be announced – see you at a bookshop or festival near you? #booksky
WALTHAMSTOW 13 OCT WITH @mrjamesob.bsky.social & @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994075442...
DAVE HASLAM CREATIVE JOURNEYS
Dave Haslam presents conversations with creative trailblazers. With guests James O’Brien and Miranda Sawyer
eventbrite.co.uk
Dave Haslam@davehaslam.bsky.social · last wk.Creative Journeys is out in Oct - a collection of my interviews with the likes of Neneh Cherry, Terry Hall, Maxine Peake, Raymond Carver, Viv Albertine, Afrodeutsche, Pete Shelley, Jeremy Deller, Kevin Rowland, Andrew Weatherall & Paddy Considine. Info & links to follow over the next few weeks...
And this is why disabled and older people in England are currently forced to sit in their own urine because they can’t get to the toilet.
Creative Journeys is out in Oct - a collection of my interviews with the likes of Neneh Cherry, Terry Hall, Maxine Peake, Raymond Carver, Viv Albertine, Afrodeutsche, Pete Shelley, Jeremy Deller, Kevin Rowland, Andrew Weatherall & Paddy Considine. Info & links to follow over the next few weeks...
The Reform candidate wasted a social media reel by going on and on about how if she became Mayor of Greater Manchester she’d fix the potholes. Thing is, it’s not part of the remit of the Mayor of Greater Manchester so to do. She’s applied for a job but not even read the job description.
DJing at Warrington Parr Hall under a giant Mars! Doors open 8pm. Stephen and Gillian (New Order) and DJ Paulette arriving shortly. We’re going to make this a night to remember!
