Good morning Arrecife 👋

Too Young To Die Turns 30 today Released on November 13, 1995 in the UK, Saint Etienne's Singles compilation, Too Young To Die, celebrates its 30th anniversary today. It was released on LP, CD, 2XCD, Cassette, and VHS. Cover Photo was by James Fry. Which format did you own?

Brollies out in Arrecife 🌧🌧🌧

Spikes 🌵 🌵 🌵

Good morning Arrecife

Fabio ❤️

It's November 2 and look who I bumped into on El Charco 😆 #ElCharcoDeSanGines #Lanzarote #Rosita #itsonlyfuckingnovember2nd

🌊 Wild about Yaiza! A top hike today along Lanzarote’s rugged Yaiza coast — waves crashing, rocks roaring, and nature showing off. 🌋💨 #Lanzarote #Yaiza #WildSide #CoastalVibes #HikeLife #CanaryIslands #VolcanicViews #BlueSkyDay

Looks like my sundews are blooming with excitement! 🌸 Who knew these sticky sweethearts could be such charmers? #PlantParent #DewYouLoveIt #ElCharcoDeSanGines #Lanzarote

🥪🌱 Vegan vibes at Lemon Love! 🌱🥤 Just had delicious vegan bocadillos and creamy vegan milk smoothies at Lemon Love, Arrecife. 😋💛 Pro tip: grab a seat outside under the trees – perfect for chilling, sipping, and soaking up those sunny Lanzarote vibes! 🌞🌿 Who’s ready for a plant-powered treat? ✨

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Another ticked off for the book. The makers of THE CRUSH (1993) were accused of exploiting the real-life Amy Fisher case, who was on trial for shooting her lover's wife at the same time the movie was being shot (the press dubbed her 'The Long Island Lolita'). The film got into legal hot water, too.

Justin took this photo of me & Rosita last night. I was fast asleep with abuelita.

My first attempt at tofish. It was pretty awesome tbh 🌱

I've taken up fermenting. Do you ever ferment?

Air plants having pups in my patio canario 🌿🌿🌿

Spotted in El Charco...

Catching some live music in the sunshine last night for En Vivo Arrecife (Karmento).

Rosita's late night bed digging, with punky hair pop-up.

+ 'YOU ARE ENTERING AN INFECTED AREA. RABIES' + The UK’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries issued this sign during the late 1980s. The ministry was dissolved in 2002. Thanks to Brendan Street for sending this my way.

The first edition of Bullseye was originally broadcast on this day in 1981. The first two transmitted episodes (along with two unaired pilots) no longer exist in the archives - the earliest surviving edition dates from the 12th of October 1981.

What's up, Arrecife? 🤟

True story.

Don't pay for these precious beings to be caged, mutilated, killed in gas chambers.

Flowering cactus on a full moon.

🐇Brazil has passed a law banning the use of live animals in laboratory tests for cosmetics, perfumes and personal care products. 👏They are the 46th country to do so. qazinform.com/news/brazil-...

Breezy 🌞

Last vinyl haul. Yes, happily stuck in the 80s when all we had to worry about was Thatcher and nuclear war. ;)

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Saint Etienne's Bob Stanley has written a two page article on his pop life in Saint Etienne in this Saturday's The Times Saturday Review Section (Aug 30). You don't often see this. Worth hunting down a copy which we are trying to do now ourselves.

Those Spanish verbs tho! 😓 🇪🇸

I've got my tickets! ⛵️ ⛱️ 🌴 🐬 💚 🌱*Vegan in Lanzarote meet-up*🌱 The Famous Sara Catamaran Trip to La Graciosa returns! A great day out, includes drinks, vegan food 🌱 and supports Sara La Protectora' animals. Buy your tickets from the Sara Office in Tahiche. Hope to see you there.

Tickets now on sale for Switched On 2025. We're chuffed to bits to be on such a cracking bill. Thanks @davidowen.bsky.social and @rebeccasubphotic.bsky.social for having us on board again: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/switched-o...

Of all the things that have happened to us in 35 years, hearing Winona Ryder say Saint Etienne "totally rescued me while I was going through a hard time" is up there. Bless her. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfjX...

MAGA Ballroom 2028

Four more reviews done (with details of production, release, and critical response) for my upcoming book on North American FROM HELL thrillers ('87-'96). It is great to have the freedom to delve into these films in much greater detail than I was able to do with my first book.

Born in August 1958 (exact date unknown): Su Tissue (Susan McLane), singer of Suburban Lawns. She remains a mystery, but will not be forgotten. #SuTissue #SusanMcLane #SuburbanLawns #NewWave #punk #LAPunkScene #WomenOfPunk #NewWaveMystery

As good as day as any to alphabetise our vinyl. With a martini, obviously. @stuartalbery.bsky.social

Pretty night-blooming cactus on my patio tonight. Fertilized by moths, don't ya know.

By the way, we can't stop fantasising about a duet beween her off Orange Is The New Black - seen here in Nolan Sister incontinencewear on David Essex Apostraphe Showcase - and Eric Smallshaw. What suits best - You Don't Bring Me Flowers? Lucky Stars? Bonnie and Clyde?

New St Et single. Getting its first play from Lauren Laverne on 6Music next Tuesday around 11am. Collaboration with Phil Hartnoll from Orbital.

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Saint Etienne announced today via Instagram & Facebook that International is pressed & ready to go for Sep 5. 2nd single Take Me To The Pilot is due out 1st week of Aug on streaming platforms. Signings/Q&As at local UK record shops in Sep. Copy of Post here: saintetiennedisco.com/photos/se/20...

Deluxe Double CD - CD2 Remixes Announced Dancing Heart (The Grid Remix) Save It For a Rainy Day (Jed Skinner Remix) Sweet Melodies (Steve Mason Mezcla de Escocia Balear Mix) He's Gone (Gus Bonito Remix) Check the Discography for international info (out Sep 5): saintetiennedisco.com/full/hvnlp24...

…bands and solo artists can swing by and we can help them sell Merch at 0% commission and with no fees - just come and check in - bring stock and we can help with the rest! Stick around, meet fans, sign stuff and enjoy the atmosphere up at Tim Peaks xxx

This month, I'm opening my memorabilia archives on Ko-fi for HELL NIGHT. With images, newspaper reviews, and much more from this iconic 1981 slasher. You can gain access to this and other exclusive content (including my upcoming review of IKWYDLS) for as little as $1! ko-fi.com/hysterialives

An experiment - I've amassed piles of duplicate Musty Books in recent years. So I've opened a (very small) Musty Bookshop here. First batch are TV tie-ins... Grange Hill, Emmerdale, Poldark, Fox and EastEnders. All flaws and mustiness scrupulously detailed. bobfischer.bigcartel.com/category/mus...

@hiddenbritain.bsky.social ❤️❤️❤️ it - thank you so much

he always strikes the perfect balance of evil and pathetic