James McNair
@jamesmcnairwrites.bsky.social
Slightly under / over word count since 1994. Writes for MOJO, Prog and Classic Rock. Previous stints at The Independent, Q, and as a trainee baker. Whitley Bay transplant via Glasgow, East Kilbride and London.
“The songs sound as if I might have been writing them for ‘Whispering’ Jack Smith or Al Bowlly – not some odd-looking eejit in horn rims!” Elvis Costello exclusively talks MOJO through new 5-disc My Aim Is True box set featuring over 50 never-before-heard songs, due out October on Ume...
Never-Before-Heard Punk Era Tracks Uncovered In New Elvis Costello Boxset
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Wishing a very happy birthday to the incomparable Kate Bush, born on this day in 1958. From songs about being inside the womb to taking Emily Brontë to the top of the charts, raise a glass and enjoy MOJO’s pick of Kate Bush’s 50 greatest songs...
Kate Bush's 50 Greatest Songs Ranked
This woman's work - celebrating the incomparable Kate Bush on her 68th birthday, MOJO selects her 50 greatest-ever songs.
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Alex Lifeson (Official) on Instagram: "Happy birthday to my oldest, dearest friend. I so love this older man. ❤️ ~Lerxst @geddyimages #geddylee #rush #fiftysomething"
17K likes, 497 comments - thereallerxst on July 29, 2026: "Happy birthday to my oldest, dearest friend. I so love this older man. ❤️ ~Lerxst @geddyimages #geddylee #rush #fiftysomething".
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Why not enjoy another chance to quibble with my ranking of every Rush studio LP? Every Rush studio LP thus far, that is ;-)
MOJO Magazine@mojomagazine.bsky.social · last wk.Wishing a very happy birth to Rush’s bass magus Geddy Lee, born on this day in 1953. Enjoy some of Geddy’s finest moments with MOJO’s complete journey through every album from the Canadian power prog trio...
Early Noughties, pre-Springwatch, Bill presented the annual short-lived @mojomagazine.bsky.social Pub Quiz. It was in a dark period of his life, battling depression, but he was great; funny, acerbic, steeped in weird rock lore. A short gig but his daughter Rosie later told us he loved doing it.
Matthew Sweet@drmatthewsweet.bsky.social · last wk.Farewell Bill, most radical of the Goodies. Present at Grosvenor Square with Tariq & Vanessa. Turned his harassment by the Met into slapstick TV comedy for kids. Angry, hairy, furiously talented.
Wasn’t expecting to see this lot wandering along Whitley Road this morning. Hope mum knows the way back to Marden Quarry.
Cat finally thinks of perfect come back to other cat who pissed him off a few hours ago.
MOJO’s New Siouxsie And The Banshees Special Is Out Now! A brand-new deluxe magazine featuring exclusive interviews, in-depth features and a guide to every album and solo project, MOJO The Collectors’ Series: Siouxsie And The Banshees is in shops and available to order for delivery now!
MOJO’s New Siouxsie And The Banshees Special Is Out Now!
A deluxe magazine devoted to one of the post-punk era’s most iconic bands, featuring exclusive interviews, in-depth features and a guide to every album.
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No point trying to play it cool - I was thrilled beyond all measure to interview the wonderful Robyn Hitchcock for this month's @mojomagazine.bsky.social. Also: don't miss Ian Harrison's Durutti Column piece, @steviechick.bsky.social on The Damned and @keithcameron2.bsky.social on REM's afterlife.
MOJO Magazine@mojomagazine.bsky.social · 3w agoThe new MOJO is out now! In the latest issue we trace Depeche Mode’s transformation from Basildon synth-poppers to dark electronic transgressives. Plus: Paul Simon, Rush, Phil Collins, The Damned, and more. The new MOJO is in UK shops and available for delivery wherever you are now! Order here👇
I have found a new favourite German compound word. It is 'Mastleistungsprüfungsanstalten', and it means 'pig fattening performance testing centres'.
Very much down with the mellow gold, Stealers Wheel vibes of this: youtube.com/watch?v=_l2I...
Hollow Hand - Here Are The Tulips (Official Video)
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Depeche Mode and more in the new MOJO! In the latest issue of MOJO we trace Depeche Mode’s Berlin-based transformation from Basildon synth-poppers to dark electronic transgressives. Also in the issue: Paul Simon, Rush, Phil Collins, The Damned, 13th Floor Elevators, and more. Order your copy here👇
Depeche Mode Star In The New MOJO Magazine
Depeche Mode’s Berlin-based transformation from Basildon synth-poppers to dark electronic transgressives revealed. Plus: Rush, Phil Collins, Paul Simon and more!
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Unhinged Morrissey’s latest tirade may be, but this part did make me laugh: “(Marr)has not ever felt the lyrics to How Soon Is Now? -which is why he sings them with all the romantic enchantment of Leslie Crowther.”
What a preposterous chorus. Ripe for an Alan Partridge cover version. open.spotify.com/track/1FK3v6...
Daughter Of Darkness
Tom Jones · I Who Have Nothing · Song · 1970
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Now is the time to come together and stand in solidarity with refugees. With over 150 events, Refugee Festival Scotland is the perfect opportunity to do just that. The festival starts tomorrow! Join us in bringing communities together. Find events near you: https://ow.ly/OP7U50Zaqvq
Lovely to revisit the magnificent Fisherman’s Blues odyssey with @mickpuck.bsky.social and other key members of its sizeable cast. Heady times and heady music!
MOJO Magazine@mojomagazine.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe Rolling Stones Star In The New Issue Of MOJO! Speaking exclusively in the latest issue of MOJO, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood discuss new album Foreign Tongues, the Stones’ rich history, recent jeopardy, and why they’re not done yet. ORDER YOUR COPY HERE 👇
The Rolling Stones Star In The New Issue Of MOJO! Speaking exclusively in the latest issue of MOJO, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood discuss new album Foreign Tongues, the Stones’ rich history, recent jeopardy, and why they’re not done yet. ORDER YOUR COPY HERE 👇
Rolling Stones Exclusive Interview In New MOJO Magazine
Plus: Janis Joplin, The Fall, Lenny Kaye, Zappa, Springsteen, exclusive Waterboys archive CD, and more in latest issue.
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“It’s fair to assume that Peart would be very, very cool with this...” In an epic, two-act set, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, new drummer Anika Nilles, plus surprise guest Aimee Man triumph in Canadian prog heroes Rush’s first show since Neil Peart’s death. Read MOJO’s review and the setlist in full👇
Rush Live In LA Review: Prog heroes' epic comeback
Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, new drummer Anika Nilles, plus a surprise guest Aimee Man triumph in Canadian icons Rush’s first show since Neil Peart’s death.
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Been awake since 5am watching the astonishing footage of #Rush in Los Angeles. Time Stand Still with Aimee Mann guesting! Double-necks! A certain new drummer nailing *that* bit in Tom Sawyer! Best episode of Challenge Anneka ever! #AnikaNilles
Ahead of the opening night of Rush’s Fifty Something Tour, my 2023 MOJO Interview with Geddy in full. @rushisaband.bsky.social @mojomagazine.bsky.social Good luck on Sunday, guys (and girl)!
MOJO Magazine@mojomagazine.bsky.social · 2mo ago“Fairly obviously, we were never fascists…” As Rush get ready for their first show in eleven years, Geddy Lee opens up about drummer Neil Peart's death, on the road excess, and the controversy surrounding their 1976 opus, 2112.
Feeling intensely moved by every #McCartney interview appearance relating to his new LP. I’m sure I’m far from alone in that. Just listened to #TheBoysofDungeonLane track We Two. What a song. That electric guitar arpeggio / solo part from 1.33 to 1.57 is stunning, so quietly, subtly ingenious.
Gutted it’s the season climax, but what a brilliant conclusion to @mdeabatua.bsky.social’s excellent series. Failed Job Interviews of a Novelist open.substack.com/pub/matthewd...
Failed Job Interviews of a Novelist
In the season climax, Cathead takes me on a walkabout to meet my dead and the influencer upstairs finds me in a compromising position.
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