Photograph by Graham Macindoe

I've got issues with much of his later work, but his earlier monochrome stuff is, at its best, breathtakingly good...especially the Calderdale stuff. RIP, Sir. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

PLAY CHESS appeared in the BBC's Christmas 1980 morning schedules with an unfathomably menacing (though beautiful) title sequence. It's got real 'old-school Soviet' vibes.

This is the most alarming story I’ve read today. Giving up the fight before it’s started

A rather (I think) excellent 'metal' cover of Peter Hammill's (In the) Black Room www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wbL...

If you've ever enjoyed the awesome Mellow Candle do please consider giving generously to this fundraiser for Dave Williams, their guitarist. It's been set up by his former wife and colleague in the band, Alison O'Donnell. www.gofundme.com/f/mellow-can...

I can't make the sold out Cabaret Voltaire gig at Manchester Gorilla tomorrow (Tues 18th) so if anybody wants it, my ticket is here. Happy to do a deal direct (Paypal F&F or bank transfer) to save you a few quid. www.ticketswap.com/listing/caba...

My latest on Patreon, about how we are rapidly going back to a Whites Only society and people aren't paying enough attention. Today's post isn't behind a paywall, so enjoy. www.patreon.com/posts/143524...

One of the very best of albums ♥️

New @lankumdublin.bsky.social cover of Ghost Town. Oof. www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLLn...

Anyone want some original Ankst cassette releases by the mighty Datblygu? Got three of them for sale - they're up on eBay but I'm open to direct sales too...

Wow. Well, this, from Henry Cow, sorry, Now, coming soon on Dark Companion records, is very exciting indeed....

Dug out this badge to celebrate Phil Oakey's 70th birthday

I am horrified by the news of multiple stabbings at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur. My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victims of this heinous antisemitic attack. We must defend a society where people of all faiths can practice their religion in safety and peace

Peter Hammill at the RNCM last night. One for the ages...a truly awesome set list, and he finished with, Afterwards, the opening track of the first VdGG album, The Aerosol Grey Machine. [photo by Steven Hargraves]

BREAKING: They're scrubbing @banksy The court is erasing Banksy's mural just like it's erasing our right to protest.

Due to other half being away and oldie caring duties I've now got a spare ticket for Gruff Rhys at Y Tabernacl, in lovely Machynlleth on Fri 19th Sep. Cost me £20. Open to offers... neuaddogwen.com/en/events/gr...

Whimper. Want to be my business partner (and when I say business partner I actually mean putting up all of the money, of course)? www.worldofinteriors.com/story/richar...

Oh, dear God, the opportunities missed... 😉😂

“I’m not sure I want to give way to the right” From the new Private Eye, in shops now.

Take your medicine... Dr Strangely Strange in Hammersmith on the 4th Oct.

Pssssst. Anybody want to buy an Incredible String Band painting from 1969? As seen on Antiques Roadshow a decade ago (valued at £2k, clip below). Drop me a line if you want to discuss, or you have any ideas about potential owners... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25708954...

Demonstrably true.

It's all downhill from here on in...

A modest collection of vintage @seapowerband.bsky.social mugs...

As peaceful protestors are arrested for holding placards, starving Palestinians are being shot in the street. This will go down as one of the most shameful moments in British legal history. No amount of suppression can hide the truth: our government is complicit in genocide.

Lisa Nandy, the UK culture secretary, claims that #PalestineAction "wishes harm on the British people." That is simply false. It is yet another retrospective justification by this government for its unjustifiable ban on the group.

A good friend can't make this year's wonderful @krankenhausfest.bsky.social festival due to a very nasty bike accident a couple of weeks ago. If anyone is looking for a (possibly discounted) ticket do let me know. It's a brilliant lineup, and it all takes place at the fabulous Muncaster Castle.

Looks like we've lost Terry Reid. Sigh...

The magnificent Dr Strangely Strange are on the road in Ireland and in London this Autumn. Catch 'em while you can. "The Little Sit Down tour. Microdosing is for Cissies" 😂

Our first funeral using the amazing Loop living coffin. It was not made, rather it has been grown, in just eight days, by injection mycelium spores into a frame filled with recycled hemp fibre. The mushroom eats the hemp fibre, and upon burial, helps the body breakdown much quicker. Genius.

A nice piece on RST observer.co.uk/news/profile...

What that much abused concept, 'hope', actually looks and feels like. Bring it on.

Dr Strangely Strange in London on 4 Oct...get your tickets! irishculturalcentre.co.uk/event/dr-str...

copyright Tim Sanders 👏

Hear, hear. A rare voice of reason amidst the madness.

The government's welfare Bill is a cruel and disgusting attack on disabled people and their right to live in dignity. MPs should ask themselves: did you become an MP so you could push thousands of disabled people into poverty?

3 tickets available for King Creosote at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral next Wed 25th. Cost £32.50 each. Asking £20 a ticket. PDF tickets.

The UK and The US today under Starmer and Trump. A photo essay.

Notice any particular commonality about these countries? It's the racist US government that needs to be isolated and hit economically in whatever way it can. And Trump should be completely persona non grata for the UK.

Gorgeous version of a wonderful Robin Williamson tune from the first String Band album by Wakefire (Lady Maisery + Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith) www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aZW...

The Iraq playbook is back & the media won’t question it. Iran has no nuclear weapons. Israel — on trial for genocide — does. Iran signed the NPT & allows IAEA inspections. Israel hasn’t — & its leaders face ICC arrest warrants. Beware of politicians beating the drums of war.

What 'AI' actually means in practice. This bollocks will kill us all...

New music from the mighty Owl Service, who return to a great ol' school English folk-rock sound with new vocalist, Rebecca Leivers. Absolutely love this. www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6-j...

Ludicrously excited by this...Mal & Chris doing some 50th anniversary shows www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/cabare...

Millions of people are worried about paying their rent, feeding their kids or losing vital disability benefits. If the government cared about people's security, it would reverse cruel cuts, end child poverty and pursue an agenda for peace. Let's fund welfare, not warfare.

Has there ever been a more utterly pathetic and unbelievable warmonger? He makes Kim Jong Un look positively magnificent. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cz...

An excellent piece on the Executive cliques that are destroying British universities from the inside out... centralbylines.co.uk/news/educati...