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Doodler. Co-writing a book on Steven Wells.
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The new Adam Curtis is very good. Clips are great. Makes me want to rewatch Molly Dineen's The Ark and Three Salons.... I even think there was a bit of Chis Needham in there.

Paul McCartney was born on June 18, 1942 #HappyBirthday

Why do we write? In this joint piece, 12 Orwell Prize finalists tackle Orwell's famous question. Thank you @literaryhub.bsky.social! Find out more: lithub.com/making-sense... @anneapplebaum.bsky.social @simonparkin.bsky.social @jomcmillan.bsky.social @ofmooseandmen.bsky.social #OrwellPrize

Weeding is reweeding.

Talking Beatles and Hull... 🎸

That bloody book!! #bloomsday

Happy Bloomsday to all who celebrate

In the mid-90s, Vodafone gave us a Twin Peaks and Doctor Who (with more than a hint of X-Files) crossover with this advert, filmed in Pilgrim St, Liverpool - that garage door at the end was an existing minor landmark! Worst Scouse accent ever, btw.

it’s important to find time in your day to just switch your mind off and do nothing. it might be first thing in the morning, it might be last thing at night, or - and this is surprisingly popular - it might be when you get to the ticket barriers at waterloo. just take care of yourself, guys.

Punk rock kid buskers (‘The Whops’, tiktok) near the Edgware Rd. They run into Paul Simonon, play Death or Glory for him. He asks if they know The Guns of Brixton. They do -

@quantick.bsky.social Ken-zy #HitchcockCorrie

Big fan of Manford Mann and Sons.

From my chum Lee whose @realgonerocks.bsky.social is a brilliant site & Lee is a great reviewer, so praise like this is great - thank you!

Playing Pet Sounds and " Don't talk (put your head on my shoulder)" is actually making me a bit tearful tonight.

There's a Riot Going On.

ICYMI I interviewed Roger McGough, Mike McCartney and reviewed the impressive 6 disc A Box of Scaffold from @cherryredrecords.bsky.social @esotericman.bsky.social @vickyesoteric.bsky.social for Albion Online.

John Cameron Interview » We Are Cult wearecult.rocks/john-cameron... Nice to see We are Cult is back in action again with some great stuff. Great archive as well for 99% of previous articles. Can't believe this interview with John Cameron was 4 years ago.

#LeedsOtherPaper #LeedsHistory ⬇️

youtu.be/OEMiUIKu030?...

I'm in the fortunate position of saying that it takes a lot for me to block someone but the 'I've read Ulysses eight times LOOK AT MEEEEE' pseud sent me over the edge.

So has everybody been using their "they this energy" reading "Brothers Karamvoz" tonight?

The Eye is sad to record the loss of Barry Fantoni, who died on 20 May 2025 aged 85 in Turin. An appreciation of his extensive contribution to Private Eye, with examples of his illustrations and cartoons, and memories from his friends and colleagues appears in the current issue.

Tom Tom Club released Wordy Rappinghood on this day in 1981, according to the oracle that is @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social. Here's a live version filmed in Montreux that year. The full concert is at youtu.be/A8k5XQCy0k4

Ahead of the release of her new album 2t2, #CoseyFanniTutti is interviewed by film director #PeterStrickland, before the tables are turned, with both parties free from any kind of interference from us Peer Review: Peter Strickland Interviews Cosey Fanni Tutti and Vice Versa buff.ly/c2PCpsL

Ruth Husko is hilarious.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=WjB9...

"Brian Wilson, he made all his records with four tracks, but you couldn't make his records if you had a HUNDRED tracks today." "That ear – I mean, Jesus, he’s got to will that to the Smithsonian." — Bob Dylan RIP Brian Wilson

Brian Wilson, visionary creative spirit for the Beach Boys, dies aged 82

Two geniuses in two days!! RIP Brian.

New at REAL GONE: Lùlù - self-titled (review and stream) www.realgonerocks.com/2025/06/lulu... This has made our shortlist of albums of the year already. #MusicSky

Listening to this today: our playlist celebrating the great Sly Stone with 23 essential tracks. It could of course be much, much longer. One of the defining geniuses of the 20th century. What a life, what a legacy 🖤 open.spotify.com/playlist/7Ll...

In the interval of our gig last night I looked at my phone and saw the news that Sly Stone had died. Sang a quick chorus of Family Affair and felt thankful for the music ❤️

A couple of recent readers have compared the vibe and some of the construction of Keshed to the plays of Sarah Kane. A valid and interesting take/comparison for sure, and a flattering one too, to be equated with such a maverick. So strange this popped up just now..... observer.co.uk/culture/thea...

Sly Stone RIP. It turned out to be an unexpectedly long life, I hope he found some happiness in the second half. 🙏 variety.com/2025/music/n...

Still reeling at the news that a new song by Half Man Half Biscuit, “Record Store Day”, contains the line “Oh I do like to re-release my B-sides” #musichall

"Always keep the receipts" Good advice.

Just found an article where "Susan Williams" calls Julie Burchill "Old Mother Punk". That's going in!

deleted a rant from yesterday as it might give someone the oxygen of oxygen.

ICYMI I reviewed this cracking boxed set.. www.albionmagazineonline.org

youtu.be/vq50fZWny8M?...

Get in Hull KR!!

Something for the weekend: Man of Constant Sorrow (With A Garage In Constant Use) #HMHB youtu.be/lumYUQzsdfQ?...

Top of the Pops (6th June 1968). Julie Driscoll with Brian Auger and the Trinity perform This Wheel's On Fire.