Very handsome proofs. Words by Scott Rowley. Design by Brad Merrett. Out 26-03-26 on @newmodernbooks.bsky.social

“You are on an island, in the middle of an ocean, at the ends of the earth. It is 14th December 2001 and you have just two days to live” With the full support of band members, family and friends, Scott has written a jaw dropping tribute to Stuart Adamson Out 26-03-26

*NEW!* Written with the full co-operation of Stuart’s former band mates, family and the friends who knew him best, ‘Stay Alive’ by Scott Rowley is the unflinching, celebratory, deeply affecting true story of a Scottish musical folk hero 26-03-26 tinyurl.com/6w6cxss2 tinyurl.com/3cnv66ff

“Essential reading. An early contender for music book of the year 10/10” The Mirror The incredible coverage and reviews for ‘Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie’ continue to come thick and fast. A huge congratulations to @alexlarman.bsky.social Have you got your copy yet? #davidbowie

A great way to celebrate David Bowie if you’re in London this Saturday. An afternoon of talks and events @foylesforbooks.bsky.social. Conveniently located in the centre of Bowie’s West End/Soho universe. @alexlarman.bsky.social

Come see @alexlarman.bsky.social as a part of the amazing line-up for David Bowie day at Foyles this Saturday. I ahvr also read the book and its ace. www.foyles.co.uk/events/bowie...

Traitors James has got massive frontman of under achieving Britpop band signed by a major label in 1996 vibes about him

William Nicholson exhibitions at Pallant House in Chichester is wonderful. His graphic design is astonishingly ahead of its time. This Hamlet image is from 1894

I could not be prouder to publish this remarkable, insightful work by Alex. An essential and truly worthy addition to the Bowie bookshelf. I hope you enjoy it @alexlarman.bsky.social

Cover evolution Design by Stuart Tolley Photo by Lester Cohen “Sensitive, witty and very often affecting. (A) bold and enlightening exploration of Bowie’s later career” @thetimes.com ‘Lazarus’ by @alexlarman.bsky.social Out Thursday

Thrilled to read @victoriasegal.bsky.social’s glowing review of ‘Lazarus’ by @alexlarman.bsky.social in today’s @thetimes.com. Never afraid to provide critical balance, Alex’s love for his subject is both honest and profound. One of *the* definitive books on Bowie tinyurl.com/4pzszh4x

It’s easy - and fair - to bemoan how in recent years social media has ultimately destroyed decency and democracy as we used to know it, so celebrate it this way. One of the best things it’s ever given us. Community, empathy and the true meaning of Christmas

A welcome 25th anniversary reissue of Delta’s debut album. The band had a showcase gig at the Scala a short while after having signed to Mercury records. Stood with the label, the marketing director was vocally HORRIFIED to see the band on stage in cardigans. Mercury never released their album

The Wes Anderson exhibition at the @designmuseum.bsky.social is magnificent. If you get the chance you should really go

We are about to witness what will forevermore be the gold standard example of what happens when you’re not nice to people on the way up….

Christmas songs are so deathless you sometimes forget how young the main protagonists were when they were recorded

Took this as a Sign this morning

A reminder that one of the greatest concert films and live albums of all time is now on Sky #PNYC

Happy 100th Dick Van Dyke youtu.be/YfdRr7MWax4?...

The family heirloom is out. Start Christmas.

Of all the end of year love for Justin’s ‘Tremolo Diaries’ I am particularly delighted and grateful to have this recognition from Alexis and @theguardian.com And on a personal note, gratifying also to see Kate’s book included. Which means ❤️ for our last Nine Eight book and our first New Modern

‘Lazarus: The Second Coming of David Bowie’ by @alexlarman.bsky.social Out 01-01-26 amzn.eu/d/1gGlxLO @davidbowiereal.bsky.social @davidbowienews.bsky.social @davidbowieglamour.bsky.social @davidbowiebooks.bsky.social

Delighted with this. Debsey and Dolly Mixture getting their long overdue credit and much love for the nice guy at the back. Both books loving fan letters to their respective bands.

We did a music quiz last night for an illustrious crowd. One round was felt a bit on the nose for the gathered guests so was left on the cutting room floor. If you fancy a go though, here it is: Nigel Farage Quote or Morrissey Song Title Good luck and no cheating

Boring HiFi nerd question for any HiFi nerds who can help. Technics SL1500C with red Ortophon stylus or Argon TT4 Mk2 with blue Ortophon stylus? Yeah, I know, but if anyone can help me decide I would appreciate it x

“An enthralling book. We thoroughly recommend it” New ‘Word in Your Ear’ with Peter Doggett discussing the happy/sad story of the Beach Boys youtu.be/j9LIWABxKss

A huge thank you to our lovely friends @resident-music.com for including four of our @newmodernbooks.bsky.social titles in their Books of the Year run down. Congrats to Debsey Wykes, Mike Joyce, Paul Vallely and Justin Currie at #2 Pick up one of Resident’s free Annuals now! www.resident-music.com

A free lunchtime gig in support of XTRMNTR filmed for - I think - Japanese TV. Kevin Shields lurking in the shadows. Mani on bass. An absolutely incendiary show. But the biggest cheer? When Mani noodled the bass intro to I Wanna Be Adored between songs

Worth remembering that when you’re humming the greatest Stone Roses songs - Resurrection, Fools Gold, I Wanna Be Adored - you are humming Mani’s bass melody. Not Squire, not Brown, but the bass line Terrible news #RIPMani

There’s more to life than books you know, but not much more Mike Joyce - The Drums is out now www.itv.com/watch/news/t...

"No, Flavor, I said pose with a massive *clock*."

I have been caning Steely Dan* non-stop for the past week but it’s OK because I’m 52 *excluding Gaucho. I’m not a complete pervert

‘Teenage Daydream’s with @debseyonbass.bsky.social at this year’s @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social A big thanks to Iain McDermott for warm and sympathetic hosting

Hard agree

Always one of the most fun, interesting and inclusive music and publishing based weekends. Good people doing good things. So much to cram in. Don’t miss out!

Recording, signing and chatting @foylesforbooks.bsky.social Bob Geldof and Paul Vallely in conversation with Dylan Jones celebrating the publication of LIVE AID - THE DEFINITIVE 40 YEAR STORY 9/10 @classicrockmag.bsky.social 4.5/5 Classic Pop

New @musicmaps.bsky.social podcast up now

‘Life is Beautiful’ the new album by @thedears.bsky.social is wonderful. Their best since ‘No Cities Left’

I interviewed a Smith! About the band's rapid ascent (their hairdresser's sister was their audience in Feb 83; they sold out the Hacienda, and then some, in Nov), Sinead, Suede, his favourite Smiths cover, and the last time he saw Morrissey – in the last decade. www.independent.co.uk/arts-enterta...

Quite a week #thesmiths #mikejoyce

Mike’s book will remind you why you fell in love with The Smiths in the first place

An @the-independent.com Book of the Month “Music fans will find much of interest in Paul Vallely’s detailed and potent account” ‘Live Aid: The Definitive 40 Year Story’ is OUT NOW

Not only can we now say Peter has written one of the great books on The Beatles, he has also written THE great book on the Beach Boys

Thanks to @iainkey.bsky.social for this lovely review and absolutely nails what Mike wanted to achieve with the book

Ending the year with a flourish. Three fantastic books spanning seven decades in popular music. To paraphrase SPM, the pleasure, the privilege has been all mine. I hope you enjoy them x

Mike Joyce finally tells his story, offering candid and personal reflections on being a member of The Smiths @iainkey.bsky.social review for LTW @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @newmodernbooks.bsky.social @peteselby.bsky.social louderthanwar.com/the-drums-by...

Ahead of publication tomorrow, a lovely way to spend 40 minutes www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xBf...

Christ, I wish I’d been this righteous and articulate when *I* was 34. Or indeed 52.

Should have been massive