Announcing the new book from one of the greatest music writers of his generation, @simonreynolds.bsky.social Still in a Dream, out this June, is the definitive story of the slackers and shoegazers who reinvented rock, as the music they created reverberated through the late 80s into the early 90s.

If you like hearing from sources who are speaking anonymously in order to protect relationships you will love the Athletic

Always an honour to see our books on the Penderyn Prize longlist, celebrating the very best in music writing. Another stellar year, and congratulations to all authors and publishers on there - and especially to our own @danielrachel.bsky.social, @keithcameron2.bsky.social, Budgie & Peter Guralnick!

Lovely little finish that for a lovely 3 points, cheers Lukas Nmecha #lufc

A reminder of some of the new books we’ve announced we’ll be publishing in the first few months of 2026. Still more to come (keep an eye out), as well as some of our existing favourites moving into paperback, so there’s plenty to look forward to…

The challenges on the Traitors are great for when you just want to go on your phone for a bit

Football, a truly pathetic little sport

WHAT A GAME! WHAT A PLAYER BRENDEN! WHAT A CLUB! I CAN’T BREATHE! #LUFC

Brenden Ballon d’Oronson #lufc

Never thought I’d see the day where I actually feel a little bit sorry for a sacked Man Utd manager. Actually quite unnerving, these emotions do not compute

Big sign of our progress over the last few weeks that that really feels like 2 points dropped. Unbeaten in 7 as a promoted team - including games against Chelsea, Man Utd and playing the champions home and away - is pretty incredible really. #lufc

Always loved Brenden Aaronson, what a man #lufc

Finished the 1kg bag of dry roasted peanuts. That’s it, Christmas is well and truly over

You have to say that is an absolutely magnificent away point. #lufc

Aaronson excellent yet AGAIN, think we’re going to have to officially call this the Brenaissance now. #lufc

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all our followers and friends, authors and readers, colleagues and collaborators. Sending much love to you all x

Convinced my 3 year old daughter that Santa’s favourite drink to leave out is a bottle of Timothy Taylor’s Landlord

CHILLS YOU TO THE BONE

Incredible going to the supermarket at this time of year and seeing so many people completely lose the ability to use their brain

Brenden Aaronson and his little headband have been outstanding tonight. Fair play to him and fully deserves that ovation. #lufc

DOMINIC CALVERT-GOAL-MACHINE-LEWIN #lufc

Less than two weeks to go until Christmas, and I can recommend a book to buy for all #lufc fans... available in Waterstones, in Asda, and on Amazon, among other places! www.amazon.co.uk/As-Leeds-Go-...

Always enjoy putting these lists together and it’s another year of belters. So much to sink your eyes and ears into here but my top music picks were Blood Orange, @helenganya.bsky.social, twigs and These New Puritans, and on books it was indeed hard to look past @benjaminmyers76.bsky.social for #1

Ao Tanaka: quite possibly the greatest midfielder in the entire history of football #lufc

Gaby Gudmundsson is fucking brilliant. #lufc

Yes Ao Tanaka. Yes yes yes, very nice indeed. #lufc

Can’t imagine there are many #lufc fans out there who still own a mug featuring the likes of Jason Crowe, Tresor Kandol and Mickey Doyle, but if there are I hope theirs is in better nick than mine. Think it’s time for the bin UNLESS we get something today, in which case I’ll keep it forever

I think deep down we all knew how that game would play out before a ball was even kicked. Same old story yet again. Will always be fond of Farke because of last season (and usual recruitment caveats apply) but don’t think we have any choice now: roll the dice and make a change or we’re down. #lufc

The simple joy of going to a lower league football match on a cold and rainy day between two teams who you have no strong feelings about either way

Thank you @resident-music.com for selecting 168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE by @keithcameron2.bsky.social as your #1 book of the year! And for choosing @danielrachel.bsky.social, @audreyjgolden.bsky.social, @liaminscoejones.bsky.social, @reversediorama.bsky.social + Budgie on the best of 2025 list 🙏

Thought I was used to the emotional rollercoaster of being an England cricket fan but this has been absolutely ludicrous. #ashes

An incredible effort from @danieldylanwray.bsky.social on this. 150+ interviews, covering nearly 70 years, this is THE book on one of THE great cities for music. Very proud to be Dan's publisher 👊 #SHEFFIELD

THE ASSET CLASS, my first book, will be published by @wnbooks.bsky.social on 9 April 2026. It’s a narrative investigation of private equity, a secretive and relentlessly destructive wing of finance that penetrates almost every aspect of our lives - and it’s available to pre-order now!

Big love to all at @wnbooks.bsky.social for the publication day cherry pie! I am going in!

Sure putting on your winter coat for the first time that year and finding a forgotten £20 note in the pocket is great, but have you ever put on a coat and found a Pear Tree Productions pen?

Generally been sanguine after our defeats so far this season but today was really, really concerning. Crumbled immediately after scoring, no clear shape or direction, late/ineffective changes, and a squad that fundamentally didn’t look good enough. No positives whatsoever. Anyway happy Sunday. #lufc

Stach capturing how I - someone who lives in Nottingham, 5 mins from the City Ground - have felt all week. #lufc #westbridgfordwhites

Deciding who I want to win between West Ham and Burnley is tough, but on balance I reckon a 0-0 with a violent mass brawl that sees both sides receive at least 6 red cards, match abandoned, then each have 12 points deducted would be my preferred outcome. #lufc

Always liked to think I have a relatively refined sense of humour yet here I am still thinking about a chest lid cracking Joe Marler on the head over and over again. #celebritytraitors

Not the main point but I’d love to run away from an exploding train carrying big bags of money with Alan Carr

Very proud to be the publisher of Steven Finn’s book The Ashes Files, which is out today. Steven’s a top bloke and this is a really honest and raw account of what it’s like competing at the very top level of a sport - and the impact that can have on a person when things don’t go to plan

We're thrilled to see four of our authors on the Rough Trade Books of the Year picks, on a list of 20 brilliant reads... 1. Budgie 3. @keithcameron2.bsky.social x Manics 12. @audreyjgolden.bsky.social 18. @danielrachel.bsky.social See the full countdown ➡️ blog.roughtrade.com/gb/books-of-...

NEW KEENAN, APRIL 26, HERE WE GO (Also surely my favourite announcement video I’ve ever worked on)

Have always had a lot of time for Brenden Aaronson. #lufc

I’ve managed to squeeze in a fair bit of niche music into the pages of the Guardian over the years, but especially chuffed with getting to cover the waltzer sound system wars of Hull Fair. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

Hayden Thorpe performing Ness with Robert Macfarlane and full ensemble at the Barbican. This is the good stuff. This is what it’s all about.

Babe are u ok? You’ve barely been out to explore the depths of a nearby lake or ocean in your ‘Cold Palmer’ underwater vehicle

New Idlewild album is out today. I’ve loved this band for over 25 years now and have always thought they’re so underrated. This new one is just a lovely piece of work. Long live Idlewild.

The 168 Songs of Hatred and Failure playlist: an official Spotify playlist featuring (almost) every Manic Street Preachers track featured in @keithcameron2.bsky.social's Sunday Times bestselling book. Listen here: manicstreetpreachers.lnk.to/168-songs

Anton Stach, you’ve charmed me #lufc