This, from Jaime Brooks, is the best music-related writing I've ready in a long time.
"I might look like Robert Ford, but I feel just like Jesse James."
190 followers 642 following 436 posts
view profile on Bluesky
This, from Jaime Brooks, is the best music-related writing I've ready in a long time.
#NowPlaying #BlueSkyMusic
Another wee beauty from my teenage box of #pinbadges - here is The Jam and ‘Funeral Pyre’. A particularly fine example, I would say. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social
If you like the feel of the Banffshire countryside, then please think about buying one of our prints. We’ve came through a terrible week and we’re determined to push on, but we need any help that we can get. www.cutfromtheland.co.uk/products
If you've ever seen Jimmy Cliff in The Harder They Come, then you know the character Ivanhoe Martin. But did you know that this character is based on a real one? Here's a piece I wrote about it a few years back. #skamusic #skapunk #reggae #jamaica #rudeboy #jimmycliff #thehardertheycome #rhyging
Catch me in conversation with Rhoda Dakar today from 4pm GMT on my Soho Radio show The Rough Guide To Rongorongoland sohoradio.com
URGENT: Looking for a videographer. This Friday (Sept 12) in Dorset to create a short festive film set in a show home. Shoot is already booked, models, photographer etc but videographer has covid. It’s is 9.30am - 6pm. Company: Active PR. Please reply for email contact details.
I wouldn't sell either of them yet, especially not for a -4. Burnley and Sunderland coming up next. Just get through this GW then reassess.
👏👏👏👏
If I remember correctly, Spurs played well for the first 10 games or so under Ange, but that was with a pre-season to prepare.
"In some cases, the purpose of writing a song about a bandmate is to make clear feelings of animosity, whether they're justified or not. After all, what better way to get a point across than through the very medium that you once found common ground in." 28 Songs Written About Bandmates:
Just checked. Three of my books, two in English, one in French, are on the list.
To join the class action: secure.anthropiccopyrightsettlement.com/register
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has been sacked after 21 months in charge
In case you didn’t love GEORGE HARRISON enough - here’s a fantastic story about him brilliantly pranking PHIL COLLINS.
Here is an interesting video presenting a detailed look at Nigel Farage’s past, including allegations of racism, financial controversies and far-right connections. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfyi...
Slade 1969
Gakpo. I don't think Wirtz has settled in yet, and he didn't look great in last night's international v N. Ireland, despite scoring. (And I have Gakpo).
'Oliver Watusi'. Very good!
I’ve never felt so disheartened. My small business means everything to me and I want to keep going. Please have a look at my website. Buy things, commission me or repost. www.gailmyerscough.co.uk Thank you.
The Grapes of Mild Irritation. One Minute of Solitude. The Temporary Supervisor of the Rings.
Was lucky enough to interview Jez and Tim of @utahsaints.bsky.social a few years back. Kate Bush gave them her permission for the sample: the only act she ever cleared one for. When they performed on TOTP, health and safety shut the mixer down. www.theguardian.com/music/2022/a...
I think West Ham were decent defensively at the end of last season, had a couple of poor performances in GWs 1 and 2, and will tighten up now. Wolves were poor defensively last season, and I think they are weaker this season. Could be wrong!
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge 8 Ennio Morricone The Ecstasy Of Gold (From The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly) Just class... youtu.be/nOE24dd0Xmc?...
I think they both have a level of uncertainty with line-ups and performance. And I agree, I'm slightly more positive towards Spurs than Newcastle. But I'm a lot more positive towards West Ham than Wolves. So if I was FHing I think I'd be considering Newcastle players.
Youri Tielemans for Belgium tonight: 90 minutes played 91% passing accuracy (71/78) 4 chances created 97 touches (🥇) 100% successful dribbles (3/3) (🥇) 18 passes into the final third (🥇) 100% accurate long balls (5/5) (🥇) 3 tackles won 5 recoveries 9 duels won (🥇) Monster performance 💪 #AVFC
Just finished "150 Glimpses Of The Beatles" by Craig Brown. It's so great that it kinda makes every other Beatle book I've ever read irrelevant RS
Copies of 'Made in Manchester' paperback at Waterstones Deansgate, Manchester, photo by @barbmilne.bsky.social.
Dionne Warwick, grocery store, mid 1960s.
JANE: how do you have sex? TARZAN: me use knot hole in tree trunk JANE: you're doing it wrong TARZAN: oh JANE, GETTING NAKED AND POINTING AT PRIVATES: you put it here TARZAN *removes loin cloth, steps closer, and kicks Jane in the crotch* JANE, IN AGONY: why'd you do that? TARZAN: check for squirrel
Prints of Thursdays with uncle Hector are now available to buy. marswasrubbish.etsy.com/listing/4365...
What are Sunderland, Burnley and Leeds doing well? Here's a Talking Tactics piece analysing the bits they'll be chuffed with so far... #AFCS #Clarets #lufc www.premierleague.com/en/news/4406...
The Joy Division documentary (Directed by Grant Gee) premiered at the Toronto film festival OTD 2007 joydiv.org/jddoc.htm
We’re excited to be at the Art Car Boot Fair in King’s Cross 20th Sept. Found loads of stuff in the bottom of drawers and dusty boxes — dragged out some long-forgotten classics and a few new bits too. It’s a brilliant day out packed with top artists. Tickets in bio, see you there yeah?
Work classified! I am an extremely experienced, versatile and funny writer who’s available to work on your TV show,radio show, speech you name it! My website is here with my beautifully formed CV www.mathew-owen.co.uk - have a look and please share. DM me if you have the work👍 cheers.
"A fucked culture needs mad fuckers like Mark E Smith, who can see outside themselves and grasp the intangible that is the well of great art and pour it into a mould of their own designing." Hip Priest — Mark E Smith As Conduit For The Fall:
Sharing the songs I have been listening to most over the past week. This week I have mostly been listening to... #BlueSkyMusic music.youtube.com/watch?v=t8yy...
"We signed to Stiff to do a single, and Nick Lowe produced us in a tiny eight-track studio. We spent more time in the pub round the corner than we spent recording, but Nick captured how wild we sounded." The Damned — how we made New Rose:
The Velvet Underground & Rico
The The Uncertain Smile later with Jools Holland 1982 youtube.com/watch?v=lKfJ...
Box 6 - it wouldn't be a Sunday Service if I didnt have a box of £6 and under LPs. Here's a box of fifty.
The Sunday Service is back tomorrow with a further 305 records. Kick off at 5pm. Drop me a WhatsApp if you wish to join in on the fun. 150x LPs 100x Singles 50x £6⬇️ LPs Five in the Confessions Box See something in the photos below, WhatsApp now to order 07455680866 🌞
You and me both!
And as a Hammers fan, you know how quickly form/results can change (for better or worse). I think we'll see some swings over the next few GWs.
Did you buy a Dukla Prague away kit...?!
X is for Xmas shopping -------- 'The Spirit of Christmas in Regent Street' (1928) by William Heath Robinson (Private collection)
Very thought-provoking words on New Pop, newer pop and more. Rockists' Revenge? Not likely. Dive in and feed your head
If ever you thought, “Why don’t I book myself a weekend away by the sea, watch lots of Ida Lupino and Stanley Kubrick thrillers and learn how to plan the perfect heist?” Film Noir Fest is for you.
Watch out! You might get what you're after... ... a David Byrne puppet from heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com !
#FallFriday
Here you go, found the clip. He actually says "I like Dollar, I'm quite into them..." #totp youtu.be/YmdpvLdMbMc?...
Harvey and The Moonglows offer more relationship advice. The Ten Commandments Of Love, from 1958, now on the Late Show. They take their time with it...... which is, presumably, one of the commandments. buff.ly/jQjwN0t
On a tangent (as I was listening to it earlier), probably my favourite Smiths cover. music.youtube.com/watch?v=t7X9...
Yep. Hadn't listened to the Plan B album for some time until earlier this week as it happens. I'd forgotten how good it is.
Not considering a Spurs mid?
Three - Plan B, Pretenders, and Bob.
I think "... according to data science" tells us all we need to know.
#NowPlaying #BlueSkyMusic music.youtube.com/watch?v=-_8l...
A peek behind the curtain of the Sky Sports Transfer Talk podcast 🥲
Just sorting out some orders and I’m reminded what Pedro Pascal said, “I really like Graeme’s prints and I think you should buy some, oh and don’t bother looking this quote up. I definitely said it” marswasrubbish.etsy.com
Joe Meek A Curious Mind The latest release from the Tea Chest Tapes, three discs worth of Joe's obsessions, recorded upstairs from a shop on the Holloway Road. Featuring a huge cast, including Jimmy Page on guitar and Joe himself on screams. #cds @cherryredrecords.bsky.social
New favourite account: short horror stories inspired by Adrian Chiles column titles
TL,DR we’re fucked. If you can help, let me know.
petapixel.com/2025/09/04/s...
If you’re looking for something nice to add a different touch to your home, how about some beautiful, handcrafted, linocut prints, inspired by nature, wildlife and the Scottish countryside? www.cutfromtheland.co.uk/products
We’ve got a special promotion on, this month. Every order will be added to a prize draw, to win one of our small prints. Just add Chaffinches or Mice in the comments box at the checkout. www.cutfromtheland.co.uk/products
Any shares would be massively appreciated. We want to reach as many people as possible. We’re trying to make something special and want to share it far and wide. www.cutfromtheland.co.uk/products
Free ticket to orcutt, shelley miller tonight in LA. I’m heading to hopscotch instead. Please share
Dying to know more about this photo.
And the dub is almost as good. music.youtube.com/watch?v=zH8Y...
#BlueSkyMusic Song of the day. music.youtube.com/watch?v=jvrA...
Joan Armatrading is my very special guest at The LlSTENlNG PARTY this Sunday - we’ll be going through Joan’s 1976 self titled album, track by track 10pm on Absolute Radio (and wherever you get your podcasts from Monday morning) Tune in
A rare instance of a publisher calling for book ideas. Get in there if you've got one that suits.
The excellent The Rest Is Entertainment podcast revealed this week that a musician or band would need to get 560,000 streams on Spotify to earn minimum wage (not including costs). They point out that is Alison Moyet’s level of streaming popularity How on earth do new bands make it now?!
I'm looking for a good home for 100+ rugby league programmes in superb condition from the 1940s, 50s and 60s which belonged to a dear friend of mine, now gone. Suggestions and proposals in my replies, please, and RTs appreciated. It is a rather special collection. Thank you.
-=REnew=- This track first appeared on the soundtrack for True Detective in 2015. Now, ten years later, it's officially released on Lera Lynn's TRUE SESSIONS EP, which dropped April 18, 2025 LERA LYNN // HAPPY EVER AFTER www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOhp...
From the archive - Dr. Feelgood by @riverboatcapt.bsky.social www.toppermost.co.uk/dr-feelgood/
"Powers keep on lying While your people keep on dying World keep on turning Cause it won't be too long."
music.youtube.com/watch?v=XPHN...
Would you say that this latest print is the best print you've ever printed?!
#BlueSkyMusic #NowPlaying
"You're sweet as a honey bee..."
If you know any history teachers in the North West (UK) - particularly those teaching GCSE history of medicine (any exam board) please send this along to them! Is there a dedicated history teacher feed on here? 🗃️🏺📜 #HistMed
BB - Possibly GW6. Or maybe not. WC - Undecided. FH - When I need it. TC - When the best opportunity arises.
🚨𝗣𝗦𝗥 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦🚨 ...thanks for your attention Two years ago our son was born with severe hearing loss, it's been a journey since (we know BSL now!) and, to give back, we're doing the Great North Run for @ndcs-uk.bsky.social Please donate/share as you can: shorturl.at/RxnUo
My cards and prints are looking good at The QuietCat Bookshop. If you are in Macclesfield be sure to pop in. Suzy stocks a fantastic selection of books, prints, cards and gifts.
Look on my works ye mighty and think I should buy one of those. marswasrubbish.etsy.com
PREORDER: '50,000 Fall Fans Can’t be Wrong (20 Golden Greats)' by The Fall Essential compilation from the Manc post-punks, serving as an ideal entry point for newcomers into the wonderful and frightening world of Mark E. Smith. @cherryredrecords.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/records/2114...
We proudly present a new and updated edition of the cult classic ‘You’re Wondering Now’, the definitive story of The Specials, one of the UK’s best-loved and most culturally significant bands. 👉 cherryred.co.uk/paul-williams-the-specials-you-re-wondering-now-an-encore-book
Anyone fancy following The Wake on Insta please? I’d love to get to over 500 - currently on 499! Thanks! www.instagram.com/the_wake_uk?...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yaR...
The loan sharks Were sharking The narcs were narcing www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkz8... #JohnPrine
Fantastic! Has to be one of the best cases of misheard lyrics I've come across!
#Belfast ! Look out for some great cinema back on the big screen @queensfilmtheatre.bsky.social kicking off Fri 12 Sept with Julien Temple‘s exuberant musical adaptation Absolute Beginners (1986) starring a who's who cast of music luminaries from Bowie and Ray Davies to Sade and Slim Galliard…
