Some of my wife's first years have made Positive Potatoes to sell for charity. She brought one home. I'd have preferred a bag of chips.

Some of my wife's first years have made Positive Potatoes to sell for charity. She brought one home. I'd have preferred a bag of chips.

Please do share with any Glasgow and Edinburgh mates you think might like this foray into LGBTQ+ suburbia! x

Happy @alcs.co.uk day, aka, The Freelancer's Christmas

This is now on my must-buy/read list!

ICYMI: New Modern has acquired by In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk by Graeme Thomson, publishing on 21st May 2026 👇 #BookSky

There are books. And then there are books. This is one of the latter.

Graeme Thompson is, without doubt, one of the best writers of music there is. And now he's tackled the heady task of covering one of the greatest bands of all time - Talk Talk. May 21st cannot come soon enough. #MusicSky

Missed this announcement yesterday but a new book on Talk Talk and particularly one written by Graeme Thomson is an enticing prospect and an essential purchase. Pre-ordered, roll on May.

The Midlothian riviera, earlier today

I'd like to think that Mark Hollis, who had very particular views on Mozart, would have appreciated this on a number of levels

It’s not really about Donald Trump at all. So please don’t let that put you off. This is a lovely piece about short story writing by Colm Toibin. Excellent with a cup of tea and slice of toast before everyone else gets up. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/m...

The Midlothian riviera, earlier today

Timothy Dalton is 80. Here he is looking as if early U2 were one person.

I'd like to think that Mark Hollis, who had very particular views on Mozart, would have appreciated this on a number of levels

Oh yes...🙏

The author of my favourite John Martyn biography has done it again with Talk Talk, creators of my all-time favourite record. (That’d be Spirit of Eden).

Delighted to announce that In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk, is coming on May 21, 2026, published by the fabulous @newmodernbooks.bsky.social. There’s a lot of love in this one. Pre-orders: Resident: tinyurl.com/mrxrpsuh Rough Trade: tinyurl.com/28v3tda4 A: tinyurl.com/3sz3scf4

**NEW** ‘In Another World:The Four Seasons of Talk Talk’ by @graemethomson.bsky.social A deep and erudite immersion into a singular musical world. An elegant and insightful study of a unique and exceptional group 21-05-26 R: tinyurl.com/mrxrpsuh RT: tinyurl.com/28v3tda4 A: tinyurl.com/3sz3scf4

I'm very grateful for all the positive and enthusiastic comments/messages I've received today in response to this news. I'm excited for people to read the book.

New Modern has acquired by In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk by Graeme Thomson, publishing on 21st May 2026 👇 #BookSky

Have You Heard The News?

This one's for Chuck www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPVM...

In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk by @graemethomson.bsky.social... a total labour of love here, an incredible study of a unique and exceptional group. signed! monorailmusic.com/product/in-a... @newmodernbooks.bsky.social

If you've read @graemethomson.bsky.social's excellent bio of Kate Bush, you'll know what a great music biographer he is. Look foreword to his book on Talk Talk. Pre-order links below @newmodernbooks.bsky.social Any excuse to listen to this again... www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFH5...

This is superb news. Graeme’s other works on John Martyn and Kate Bush are essential reading for fans, and I’m sure this will be too @iggypopbarker.bsky.social @jimmyjazzesq.bsky.social @hills71.bsky.social @andyb4430.bsky.social

A book about one of Britain's best bands, from one of Britain's best music writers? Yes please.

Some excellent news.

Every band eventually gets the biographer they deserve and there is no better writer to immerse the reader in the beautiful, singular world of Talk Talk than @graemethomson.bsky.social. I’m thrilled he’s joined us at NM and delighted to finally welcome this book to the world. Spring has sprung.

Delighted to announce that In Another World: The Four Seasons of Talk Talk, is coming on May 21, 2026, published by the fabulous @newmodernbooks.bsky.social. There’s a lot of love in this one. Pre-orders: Resident: tinyurl.com/mrxrpsuh Rough Trade: tinyurl.com/28v3tda4 A: tinyurl.com/3sz3scf4

I can't recommend this enough - the author is here @graemethomson.bsky.social .

Nick Clegg unveiled a portrait of himself at the National Liberal Club yesterday and it's hard to tell which one looks less like Nick Clegg, the portrait of Nick Clegg or the actual Nick Clegg

Willie alone with Trigger might just be my favourite Willie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BSd...

Fantastic piece on one of the greatest players I ever saw, 'Super' Davie Cooper: 'a Brazilian trapped in a Scotsman's body.'

Bumped into a couple of wee bams outside the shops

Bumped into a couple of wee bams outside the shops

New (old) espresso vessel

New (old) espresso vessel

a cool tree / an orangerie

Finally got around to reading Graeme Thompson's Kate Bush biography last week and what a joy. His writing and dissection is class as ever, but the confirmation that Bush is as wonderful as she is wondrous is so nice to see. A must-read for any Kate Bush fans. #MusicSky #BookSky

'The drum kit is ingeniously deconstructed, its component parts worn by three people in the manner of an ice-cream seller at the theatre.' I reviewed David Byrne in Glasgow, one of the best shows I've seen since, well, the last time I saw David Byrne in Glasgow... spectator.com/article/davi...

This is allegedly what one of my old high school teachers looked like at the weekends

"She Talks To Angela"

Chris Robinson giving major if Jarvis-Cocker-was-in-a-hard-grooving-Southern-rock-and-roll-band vibe here.

I’ll be using this new Morrissey excuse at some point: ‘I’m not not turning up for my shift. Circumstances have rendered my attendance impossible…’

Chris Robinson giving major if Jarvis-Cocker-was-in-a-hard-grooving-Southern-rock-and-roll-band vibe here.

'The drum kit is ingeniously deconstructed, its component parts worn by three people in the manner of an ice-cream seller at the theatre.' I reviewed David Byrne in Glasgow, one of the best shows I've seen since, well, the last time I saw David Byrne in Glasgow... spectator.com/article/davi...

He’s not playing chess literally. He’s not playing chess figuratively. He’s not playing chess on any level of abstraction whatsoever. I doubt he can play chess.