“Le vélo de Tati” Portrait of director Jacques Tati and his bicycle, 1949 📷 Robert Doisneau

🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/pr...

I've been to 9 World Cups. My book on the tournament and what it all means doesn't have a cover yet, but it'll be out in the UK in October, and is also appearing in the US, Germany, the Netherlands and I hope elsewhere. Please do look out for it profilebooks.com/work/the-wor...

New Book Alert: Bright Young Things The Art and Philosophy of él-Records, by Mark Goodall, about the 1980s and "the most innately English record label there has ever been" www.ventil-verlag.de/titel/1979/b...

Alternative Bradford A one-day symposium exploring Bradford’s alternative music scene, past, present and future. The Boiler Room, Bradford Live 7 June 2025, 10-3pm Register free here: forms.office.com/e/qHbbL4PDRi

Last call for next Monday's event in Denmark Street. It's an early-ish one: 17:30. See you there!

Monday 14 April at @roughtrade1976.bsky.social on Denmark Street: Q& A with Mark Goodall about his brand new book on él records. I'll be joined by @danny-manners.bsky.social for a few songs as well.

Of all the independent record labels of the 1980s, él was the most singular and exciting. This ‘best of’ compilation LP, curated by label supremo Mike Alway himself, will remind the world of the greatness of él. Available as CD, 2-LP, ltd 2-LP and there's a great book as well! linktr.ee/elrecords

On April 14th Mark Goodall & Louis Philippe will be at Rough Trade Denmark Street in London to present our compilation and Mark's book about the beauty of él records. More info via Dice. @roughtrade1976.bsky.social @philippeauclair.bsky.social

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