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Freelance writer, journalist, consultant editor, author. Irish Times. Irish Post. Sunday Times. Copywriter/editor. Arts/pop culture/travel/food. MC/host/public interviewer/panel and event moderator. Podcaster. Always for hire. tonyclaytonlea.com
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New song from Far Away Blonde As usual, it's a perceptive, persuasive, and pretty damn perfect piece of pop/soul. open.spotify.com/track/1mV0rB...

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Such a beautiful new track from Lowli… Part leisurely pop song, part string-driven lament, part luxurious earworm. Undone is the first track from her forthcoming debut album, which will be released later this year via Veta Records. open.spotify.com/track/2gIPXI...

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This is happening this evening - RSCI, Dublin, 8pm. Come one, come all, for an exploration of all things David Bowie. (Well, most things…) Tix: www.dbfest.ie

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This month's Irish-only album review column in the Irish Post. Take a goddam bow, you lovely people... @ginnels.bsky.social The Wood Burning Savages @brenberry.bsky.social @themurdercapital.bsky.social Maria Kelly www.irishpost.com/entertainmen...

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Crash, baby, crash... The David Bowie Music Quiz (via @irishtimes.com) to tie in with the forthcoming Dublin Bowie Festival… Fair play if you can correctly answer all ten questions… www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

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Delighted to be chairing this panel conversation event this Thursday, February 27, at Dublin's RSCI. 8pm. There will be questions directed to and answers from: Gerry Leonard Mike Garson Gail Ann Dorsey Mark Plati www.dublinbowiefestival.ie/events-2025/...

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Any room left for dessert?

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No comment!

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A rare photograph of yours truly relaxing in a @divinecomedyhq t-shirt and a camp-as-you-can-get cocktail in front of me. Always a first time, right?

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Hola and aloha and hello from Lanzarote…

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Because I love all of you, here's a special Valentine's Day Music Quiz. (Via @irishtimes.com) www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

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My travel feature in a recent issue of @Irishtimes.com Magazine - in which I outline a recent walking/hiking break in Mijas, Spain. What's the story? We suffered so you didn't have to. You're welcome. (Thanks to @nadineoregan.bsky.social for the commission!) www.irishtimes.com/life-style/t...

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My weekly Ticket Guide @irishtimes.com to what's on in arts-related events this coming week (and slightly beyond). www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...

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‘Extraordinary sense of self-entitlement… Huge sense of self-importance…’ No, I’ve never met ANYONE like that over the past 30 years…

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Music Quiz time! (Via @irishtimes.com) Clue: It’s a tricky one… www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

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Lovely review of #Dogs' new album "Joy" by @tcl1234.bsky.social in #TheIrishPost - and amazing to hear German radio playing #OldDogYoungDog as we prepare to bring #TheSongCycleFilm to the #EFM at #Berlinale (and play a wee Dogs show while we're in town). Everything's coming up Canine!

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My monthly 'On The Record' column of Irish album releases (via The Irish Post, which is dedicated to covering work by Irish music artists). Albums by:- Overhead The Albatross Skinner Eve Clague Gareth Quinn Redmond Kieran O’Reilly Nick Kelly www.irishpost.com/entertainmen...

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Modus client @brenberry.bsky.social in conversation with @tommytiernan.bsky.social at Vicar Street at the launch of Bren’s debut album ‘In Hope Our Stars Align’

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This is prexactly and excisely what I’m talking about…

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Oreo schmoreo! Take a break, take a Kit-Kat... Click the rinky-dink link for this week’s brain tickler (via @irishtimes.com) www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

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Had a great chat with Neko Case a few weeks ago in advance of the publication of her recently published memoir (which you really need to read). @IrishTimes.bsky.social @RosieMargesson.bsky.social @headlinebooks.bsky.social Anti Records www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

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In which I cast an experienced eye over the 10 albums on the Choice Music Prize Best Album of 2024 list. Take a bow: @fontainesdc.bsky.social SPRINTS NewDad Niamh Regan @kneecapceol.bsky.social Róis @alazarussoul.bsky.social Curtisy Orla Gartland Silverbacks www.irishpost.com/entertainmen...

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Anyone who hasn't got a ticket to see one of @daraobriain.bsky.social’s shows at Dublin’s Vicar Street over the next while is missing out on one of the best evenings. The second half, in particular, has one of the best 'serious' punchlines I've ever heard at a comedy gig. Grab/nab/blag/nick!

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A message to my kids: listen to Don.

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‘Well, sometimes I murder drifters and make little dolls from their hair … Oh, you meant at work! My biggest weakness is I’m a perfectionist.’

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The weekly @IrishTimesCultr Ticket Guide, as selected by yours truly. Go out! Enjoy! Laugh. Ponder. Think. Cut loose. Dara Ó Briain Vicar Street Aiken Promotions Lyle Lovett NCH Lisa O’Neill Gate Theatre Workman’s Club Trad Fest Hotel Doolin Abbey Theatre www.irishtimes.com/culture/2025...

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The media drops of all media drops? A crate of Dylan-related bits and, well, bobs, connected with the new biopic A Complete Unknown. Did I mind if they included samples of Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand, Heaven’s Door? I did not…

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Uh-oh - something incredibly controversial here for Bob Dylan fans… @irishtimes.com @bobdylancenter.bsky.social

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Me on David Lynch, a piece I'd rather never have had to write. An uncompromising American original. As a kid from before the VHS era, my earliest memory of his work is watching that single tear go down Hopkins's face in THE ELEPHANT MAN on release in 1980. www.irishtimes.com/culture/film...

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Ah, no... What a visionary... pitchfork.com/news/david-l...

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Quote of the Year (so far) from Kneecap on hearing the news of their record-breaking nominations count at this year's BAFTA Awards. "Ireland taking British awards is fucking hilarious. This acting business is handy."

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Don't think twice about this one - do it... www.irishtimes.com/culture/musi...

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One doesn’t wish to boast, but…

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Well Remembered Days: Eoin O'Ceallaigh's Memoirs of a Twentieth-century Irish Catholic, by Arthur Mathews.

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I *beg* your pardon?!

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We’re bringing Accents back for 3 shows this January in the newly reopened Ambassador theatre. Tickets here. www.ticketmaster.ie/accents-by-e...

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Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Later…

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Difficult if not impossible to find solace and laughs in a better pub than The Crown, Belfast. Am I right or am I right?

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Only a few 'classics' - the rest of these Christmas songs are rarely heard on daytime radio around this time. Enjoy... open.spotify.com/playlist/4eY...

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Happy Xmas to one and all - be in touch!

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I’ve had a few in my time, but the Irish coffees at Chapter One restaurant are the best I’ve ever had. From preparation to pouring, from looking to sipping, they’re sublime. (Note: only one of these is mine.)

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This is a gorgeous new song from Anna Jordan, aka Selk. A balm for the senses - we advise listening to it any/every time the pressure mounts... open.spotify.com/track/0Y6man...

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