Before I purchased my first CD player in early 1987, I had my mind set on New Order's Low-Life being my first disc. But it wasn't easy to track down at that time so I settled for my second choice, The Queen is Dead. I hung on to that CD until this lovely set appeared in 2017. #CDFriday

A very generous two disc compilation of The Staple Singers. Bonus: The penultimate track is their brilliant cover of "Slippery People" by Talking Heads. #CDFriday

Post a car picture you took.

2015 now seems so long ago. youtu.be/s5QK3x-Bvo0?...

I think I prefer Tones on Tail to any of the acts spawned from Bauhaus. Possibly including Bauhaus themselves. #CDFriday

Post a pic of the venue where you saw your first concert and the band or artist. Selland Arena, Fresno, California. Kiss with support from The Rockets, 27th of November, 1979. My sister Gina and her boyfriend were going and let her two little brothers tag along.

Colourbox 4 CD box set. There's a lot here (everything they released plus additional mixes, radio sessions, etc) but it's a shame there wasn't more output from them at the time. They were such an eclectic group that it felt like there were no limits to what they could do. #CDFriday

Frey: I have a message for ICE: Get the fuck out of Minneapolis

On Wednesdays We Wear Black 🖤

Drop someone HANDSOME

Celebrating these three today. I'm grateful to have seen them all perform live. Their work has meant a lot to me over the years and always will. #NewOrder @michaelstipe.bsky.social @cocteauofficial.bsky.social @remhq.bsky.social

Walking into 2026 with this attitude

Ruin two bands by combining them: Color Me Badfinger

Ruin two bands by combining them: Mazzy Starland Vocal Band *I just noticed Pixiestyx was already used

Ruin two bands by combining them: Harold Melvin & The Screaming Blue Messiahs

Ruin two bands by combining them: Mud, Wind & Fire

Ruin two bands by combining them: Run-XTC

Ruin two bands by combining them: 10cZ Top

Ruin two bands by combining them: Spandau Wow Wow

Ruin two bands by combining them: Milli Van Halen

Ruin two bands by combining them: Blue Öyster Culture Club

Ruin two bands by combining them: Bachman-Turner Undertones

#RIP #PerryBamonte of @thecure.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFqn...

Name the last song you've heard. *Phone throws up some random playlists

Enjoyed a #WinterSolstice Eve burrito at my favourite taqueria (Taqueria Zarape) and a cruise by City Hall in Seaside, California.

My niece tied the knot last week. I've never been to #Temecula so made a mini vacation for the drive down.

Your back is up against the wall. All looks lost. Who is coming to save you? Film stills only (that is, no GIFs) #FilmSky

Drop a lawyer

I requested a @nationoflanguage.bsky.social gig in Monterey and we got Monterrey. *$#@ autocorrect! I still might go... www.instagram.com/p/DRz_6_-CXP...

www.nme.com/news/music/t... *@johnnygiles.bsky.social's Version

If you see this, post your getaway vehicle.

@nationoflanguage.bsky.social I would like to see your clips also shared on @bsky.app. I much prefer it here. 🦋 www.instagram.com/reel/DRKrH0f...

Get to know your mutuals. List ten random things you like. Music Concerts Food Cuddles Kisses Sleeping Driving Documentary Films Biographies Motorsports (F1, MotoGP)

@nationoflanguage.bsky.social #DanceCalledMemory youtu.be/mBnfL7AH8iM?...

If you see this, post an album with a motor vehicle on it. @bunnymen.com

Drop something GOLD youtu.be/ybjMwAxwgf8?...

Quote something random from your device.

@chemicalbrothers.bsky.social @dondiablo.bsky.social chemicalbrothers.lnk.to/BlockRockinB...

The last, sizzling PDT sunset of the year near Asilomar Beach in Pacific Grove, California.

Cheap Trick, Blondie and The Cars were the first groups I latched onto for a taste of something different to what we were being fed on US radio in the late seventies. The Cars: Let the Stories Be Told by @billjanovitz.bsky.social is a fascinating account of the band's twisted and troubled history.

Monday inspiration courtesy of newish music from @depechemode.com youtu.be/orgnOgq1wGE?...

It's tough to choose a favourite of their travel songs. I would probably go with this even over "The Grey Commute". Bonus championship point for Alex's checkered flag hairstyle. youtu.be/XYXpz51FtzQ?...

Post your first record.

San Francisco bound for a @nationoflanguage.bsky.social gig tomorrow. I tried to resist but had a gander at setlist.fm to see how they've been dealing with the abundance of great songs to choose from. Here's hoping they can squeeze in this favourite at The Fillmore. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x600...

A lovely performance of four songs from the new album and some insight to its making. But you really need to see them in a proper live venue for the best experience. I'm counting the days until my next opportunity at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco next month.

He's still there, clueless, waiting in a darkened green room.

San Francisco on Sunday:

Loving the new International album from @bobpetesarah.bsky.social. I was most looking forward to hearing them team up with Vince Clarke but all of the collaborations bear tasty fruit. It's bittersweet that this is the end yet a brilliant way to wrap things up for this beloved group.