OUT THURSDAY “Thoughtfully told 8/10” @uncutmagazine.bsky.social “Fascinating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” @mojomagazine.bsky.social “Superb!” Vintage Rock “Impressive” The Idler ‘The Shadows: The Definitive Story’ by @rockingbob.bsky.social 24-09-26

The new Beck album is a solid gold masterpiece

35 years ago Saint Etienne were the very coolest thing on the planet. Join Our Club they cooed. And of course we did. But they were still in charge of the guidebook. Since then, we’ve all grown old together. Children. Health scares. Beards. But it is still their club. It will always be their club.

Lawrence takes over. Mozart Estate supporting Saint Etienne at the Roundhouse

My second Shads/HBM related project with Bob. We worked on Throw Down A Line together in 2018. We really like teal. @rockingbob.bsky.social

Really bastard good.

Joel Morris@gralefrit.bsky.social · 6d ago

Just read this in a single sitting and I think I need a bit of thinking time now. Raw and stark and baffled by the hollow, tinny strangeness of it all. Basically, another unflinching study of male desperation to put alongside his other books. Really bastard good. As always. Bloody hell.

A week tonight. Very few tickets left. @graemethomson.bsky.social on Talk Talk Walthamstow Trades Hall 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993603354... @newmodernbooks.bsky.social @dustyish.bsky.social

About fucking time

“Agonising, profound and beautiful, Hankinson has written an unforgettable book about what failure does to men” @willstorr.bsky.social Proofs are now in for this astonishing, idiosyncratic read. Published by New Modern Arcade on 22nd October

Absolute textbook @accidentalp.bsky.social stuff from Mark Goldbridge here. www.instagram.com/reel/DdI7Uvf...

A rammed 21Soho last night for Marco’s book launch. Expertly helmed by Alexis Petridis, seen here backstage with Marco and writing partner Jane Savidge A huge thank you to @rnrbook-club.bsky.social for promoting and to everyone who came and celebrated Marco and his magnificent autobiography

The exquisite new Teenage Fanclub single. Up there with their very best. What a beauty youtu.be/bDv3HdJFT6I?...

Teenage Fanclub - Be With You Tonight (Official Music Video)

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New Modern are always good but in their different ways these are two of the best music books ever.

Pete Selby@peteselby.bsky.social · 2w ago

Pic 1: ‘Prince Charming’ by Adam & the Ants. The first record I ever bought. Aged 8 Pic 2: ‘20 Golden Greats’ by The Shadows. The record I learnt to play the drums to. Inherited from my Dad. Aged 11 Pic 3&4: New Modern 14 & New Modern 15. The next two books we’re publishing. Aged 53

Pic 1: ‘Prince Charming’ by Adam & the Ants. The first record I ever bought. Aged 8 Pic 2: ‘20 Golden Greats’ by The Shadows. The record I learnt to play the drums to. Inherited from my Dad. Aged 11 Pic 3&4: New Modern 14 & New Modern 15. The next two books we’re publishing. Aged 53

“Honest, detailed and full of Pirroni’s mordant humour. One of the funniest, most poignant and remarkable rock autobiographies in a long, long time” Record Collector, @quantick.bsky.social YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE by Marco Pirroni. Out tomorrow

The musicians who played on Leo Sayer albums from ‘76-‘79 is, frankly, incredible: Lee Ritenour Steve Gadd Jeff & Steve Porcaro Bobby Keys Earl Slick David Paich Larry Carlton Ray Parker Jr Jackson Browne Lindsey Buckingham Andy Fairweather-Low Steve Lukather Steve Cropper Al Kooper Jeff Baxter

In support of his forthcoming definitive biography ‘The Shadows’, @rockingbob.bsky.social will be in conversation and signing books at some very special events: Tickets: tr.ee/opxp2AGLtt @waterstones.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @sircliffnews.bsky.social #theshadows #cliff 24-09-26

Ant Invasion Autumn 2026 Join Marco for some very special In Person events in support of his forthcoming autobiography tr.ee/jDhK2R53Jh @rnrbook-club.bsky.social @roughtrade1976.bsky.social @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social

Nige has never been more zeitgeist #gta6

Nige Tassell@nigetassell.bsky.social · 4w ago

Hey The World! If you've just watched the live trailer for the new edition of GTA and you're wondering who the band are whose track 'Cars and Girls' was featured very prominently, help is at hand in book form. Buy now! #gta

“If you’re going to be in a band, do it properly - you go on Top of the Pops to sell records and to make a lot of money, have big cars. Don’t fuck about like you’re embarrassed” ‘Your Money or Your Life’ by Marco Pirroni HB Audio E 10th September tr.ee/P2_qxNZ6jC

A wonderful exploration of just what it takes - and takes out of you - to navigate band life in your middle age. That constant tension between creative potency and restricting nostalgia, between school runs and time on the road. An essential read for fans and non-fans alike

new modern books@newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 4w ago

OUT TODAY ‘As One: Remaking Suede’ by @rodgeglass.bsky.social “The candid biography of Suede we’ve all been waiting for” Steve Lamacq HB LTD Record Store HB* Audio E Buy now: tr.ee/EZN3ZGPFkg @suedehq.bsky.social @matosman.bsky.social #suede @resident-music.com* @roughtrade1976.bsky.social*

I like days like this. And a huge personal thank you to publicist extraordinaire @dustyish.bsky.social for making the magic happen

new modern books@newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 4w ago

A good news day A huge thanks to @sylvpatterson.bsky.social for her rambunctious interview with Marco in the @theguardian.com and to Shaun Curran for his sympathetic conversation with @rodgeglass.bsky.social and @suedehq.bsky.social in the @theipaper.com 👊

I went to an all boys school in Reigate so naturally I can absolutely nail Sweet Transvestite at karaoke. Safe travels home Tim Curry.

OUT TOMORROW “Brilliant. Truly a great examination of a very rare musical event that makes me cherish what Suede have managed to do all the more” Shaun Keaveny HB 📚 LTD Record Store 📚 🎧 E @suedehq.bsky.social @rodgeglass.bsky.social @theinsatiableones.bsky.social @themildonessuede.bsky.social

Ant Music for Book People www.theguardian.com/music/2026/a...

‘We met Princess Margaret and she was paralytic!’ My wild life onboard the Adam and the Ants Antmania rollercoaster

With their twangy sound, madcap outfits, lusty yodelling and pirouetting pirate frontman, the band became global superstars almost overnight. But, as their guitarist Marco Pirroni recalls, the thrill ...

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Hard to think of anyone who has been a more compassionate, more consistent force for good than Dolly Parton in recent years. Her name will live on as a musical icon *and* a humanitarian one. What a fitting tribute. #dollyparton

SOMETHING TO DO! You know, for kids

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‘YOUR NAME HERE: FILL THIS BOOK WITH YOUR BRAIN' by @sophyhenn.bsky.social The totally unique document of personal expression, creativity and self-discovery. All your kids will need is a pen and the boundless limits of their imagination Get back to analogue from 22-10-26 tr.ee/VcLcD54Njj

New Teenage Fanclub material is always cause for celebration and an opportunity to remind us that their most achingly beautiful song is a B-Side that is currently not available on streaming platforms youtu.be/tlA_iO3LEEM?...

Teenage Fanclub-Broken

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Another great Word in Your Ear chat with Mark and David talking to @rockingbob.bsky.social about his forthcoming definitive biography on The Shadows www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ4j... #theshadows #cliff

The Shadows and the chequered tale of the first British rock’n’roll band

YouTube video by Word In Your Ear

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Good book event etiquette: always try and provide a pulpit for your host