James Collingwood
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Doodler. Co-writing a book on Steven Wells.
Buff Manilla has left the building.
Bruce Gorrie@bsrg1.bsky.social · 2d agoRIP Gary Dwyer (pictured with Paul Simpson in Liverpool, 1978). The Teardrops were a huge band for me, coming from punk and new wave but with a positive pop sensibility and, especially on 'Wilder', hinting at other influences that nagged at you to be explored.
Tbf from this crap youtube clip it seems he wasn't wrapping the Union Jack around himself. He apparently asked Derek Ridgers (NME photographer as well as other publications) for the skinhead backdrop photo. ^Don't quote me" though.
Swells was surprisingly not involved with this as far as i know -just been writing about the Mozzer at Madstock 1992 NME thing. Dele Fadele's great article, a report by Gavin Martin, Danny Kelly and @stuartmaconie.bsky.social and Andrew Collins analysing some words. youtu.be/IcRr3nbnl8o?...
Morrissey - Madstock 1992 - 60 FPS enhanced audio
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🌸 NEW POD! 🌼 TIM BOOTH of ’90s legends JAMES tells his story from Sit Down and Laid to joining a cult, near-death experiences, band addictions, Batman Begins and beyond. 🌼 “They told us they’d make us millionaires. We said no!” he tells @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social 🌸 Listen linktr.ee/talk90stome
And here's the second one (which elicited an unexpected and lovely response from the man himself) www.patreon.com/NeedleMythol...
“So there I was on an empty motorway, two apple cores and empty Greggs cup on the passenger seat to my left and eyes full of tears.” | Pete Paphides
Yesterday morning, I found myself driving along the M1 at 5am, listening to The Beautiful South’s fourth album Miaow. Thirty-two years ago w
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In case you missed them the first time around, here are a couple of things I recently wrote about Paul Heaton. This is the first... www.patreon.com/NeedleMythol...
“No Mojo or Uncut cover stories. No Pitchfork reappraisals.” Why have The Housemartins eluded reappraisal? | Pete Paphides
The last few years I’ve found my respect for Ben Elton rising considerably. And the reason for this isn’t anything he’s done as such*. It’s
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i actually got a written response from Julie Burchill once with just the classic "Julie Burchill is away" written on it. I have honestly no remembrance of what I wrote to her about. the only thing that had stayed with me is that line. It's about 30 years ago. the equivalent of "fuck off"?
@spinal-bap.bsky.social only just listened to your brilliant Macca Freak Zone (12 o clock weekday is past my bedtime) Loved the Linda stuff in the middle and the last 20 minutes or so was an education. Had a real late night feel as well.
This guy who blagged himself a Cambridge professorship. Bit cheeky but fair play. Academia is rigorous is it?
New at REAL GONE: The Fierce & The Dead - Regional Theatre (review) www.realgonerocks.com/2026/08/the-... #MusicSky
THE FIERCE AND THE DEAD – Regional Theatre | Real Gone
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Midnight! 📻 #maccagoesweird #6Music
JR Moores@spinal-bap.bsky.social · 2w agoMACCA GOES WEIRD! Join me on BBC 6Music’s The Freakzone Playlist at midnight, 6th August. I’ve selected plenty of Paul McCartney’s stranger things. Giddy for this to air. Reposts appreciated. Tune in, Paul! @reaktionbooks.bsky.social @stuartmaconie.bsky.social #6Music #PaulMcCartney
Don't know why i didn't know this before but i didn't realise that the Madness song "Dont Quote Me" was a reaction to the 1979 NME interview they did with Deanne Pearson where elements of their then fanbase were brought up.
Sadly, there's no more. RIP Jimmy Cricket. Worth watching @herring1967.bsky.social's RHLSTP from a few years back. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHAO...
Jimmy Cricket - RHLSTP #225
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I know a lot of people who knew Jimmy Cricket, and they all say he was as lovely as you'd imagine and hope.
waltydunlop@waltydunlop.bsky.social · last wk.I once sat in a pub beer garden during festival time in Edinburgh, and the time I was there coincided with the audience from a Jimmy Cricket show spilling out and into the pub grounds. I swear, you never saw such a silly, delighted, just downright *happy* bunch of people. Not a bad old epitaph.
Interviewed by Malcolm Paul for the (legendary) International Times on the eve of publication of my new novel Phantom at the Feast by No Exit Press — thanks, all 🫡🙏✊ @bedsqpublishers.bsky.social
@whenisbirths.bsky.social @greavesian.bsky.social few months old but just been listening to this and your Weekending book gets a mention (first five minutes) youtu.be/lvBKQq_I6mM?...
AL MURRAY: Harry Hill's Advice & Secrets Of The Pub Landlord
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30 YEARS AGO TODAY: one of Simon Munnery's many low budget pilots actually makes it to TV for once. London Shouting is a vehicle for Alan Parker Urban Warrior featuring Peter Serafinowicz, Julian Barrett, Mel Gierodyc and Super Furry Animals.
London Shouting Part 1/3 (Alan Parker: Urban Warrior AKA Simon Munnery)
London Shouting Part 1/3 (Alan Parker: Urban Warrior AKA Simon Munnery)
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Came across Vance Packard's The Waste Makers today. I never realised the idea of 'planned obsolescence' was so old. And I guess we took none of his advice.
A really lively and fun RHLSTP Book Club with Martin Fitzgerald about my favourite book of the year so far "The Umbrella Man" looking at the people who witnessed the JFK assassination shows.acast.com/rhlstp/episo... Clip www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1_q... Buy the book! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Martin Fitzgerald on The Umbrella Man and Other Stories - Book Club | Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (RHLSTP)
RHLSTP Book Club 190
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Played this to my colleague Steven Wells. He didn't like the screaming until I told him to think of it as feedback. Then he loved it.
This will be fantastic
JR Moores@spinal-bap.bsky.social · 2w agoMACCA GOES WEIRD! Join me on BBC 6Music’s The Freakzone Playlist at midnight, 6th August. I’ve selected plenty of Paul McCartney’s stranger things. Giddy for this to air. Reposts appreciated. Tune in, Paul! @reaktionbooks.bsky.social @stuartmaconie.bsky.social #6Music #PaulMcCartney
MACCA GOES WEIRD! Join me on BBC 6Music’s The Freakzone Playlist at midnight, 6th August. I’ve selected plenty of Paul McCartney’s stranger things. Giddy for this to air. Reposts appreciated. Tune in, Paul! @reaktionbooks.bsky.social @stuartmaconie.bsky.social #6Music #PaulMcCartney
Next up… Mary Cockram -aka: ‘Anne Collingham’, Joint National Secretary of the Official Beatles Fan Club (under John’s chin) discusses the April ‘65 issue of Beatles Monthly - as well as her memories of this incredible time. Mary rarely gives interviews so this was a privilege With you on Sunday!
Just a quick favour ask. Does anyone on here have any contact details for Andrew Collins? Trying to contact him for the book.
Here are five complete episodes of the BBC’s Bobbie Gentry Show for you to enjoy: Jul 68 youtu.be/L5O5CFmlXRk Aug 68 youtu.be/2HGQSD7IkdE Aug 68 youtu.be/MWlgbJ7wHJE Feb 71 youtu.be/wKsZzbKyKGI Mar 71 youtu.be/QyH1BB3rc8k
Bobbie Gentry Series 1 Episode 3 (Full Show HQ) with Donovan 27th July 1968
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