On Monday we gathered @thesociallondon.bsky.social for a special night of conversation, poetry and music, in collaboration with Leeds heroes Small Distractions Club. Thank you Rhiannon, all the performers and everyone who came along.

Congratulations to @danielrachel.bsky.social on the launch of his timely, eye-opening new book THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N'ROLL, exploring how some of music's most celebrated figures have associated themselves in deeply disturbing ways with the aesthetics and even ideology of Nazism. geni.us/ThisAintRock...

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-...

I’m at Waterstones Gower Street in London WC1 on Thurs November 13, discussing my book 168 Songs Of Hatred and Failure with the brilliant @victoriasegal.bsky.social. Tickets: www.waterstones.com/events/168-s...

Tonight @thesociallondon.bsky.social with Small Distractions is SOLD OUT. See you down there...

For the weekend crowd, if you somehow missed this week’s announcement… BOYHOOD, the new novel from @reversediorama.bsky.social COMING APRIL 2026 geni.us/Boyhood

AMAZING LAUNCH Thank you to everybody who packed out Jamboree & the Oysland Band for a wonderful night of Klezmer! The atmosphere & warmth in the room was the perfect way to celebrate @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social THIS AIN'T ROCK ''N' ROLL! 6.11.25 geni.us/ThisAintRock... Photos: @bridiefilm

Recommended reading just landed from the great @johnhiggs.bsky.social... LYNCHIAN is a short but powerful exploration of a true enigmatic genius. It looks at how the late visionary reshaped cinema from the inside out, and why his work affects people so deeply. Out 13 November 🎞️

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Had a blast touring Boyhood around our favourite booksellers in Glasgow and Edinburgh over the last few days. Thank you all for bringing the magic and enthusiasm. What a vibe x @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social

Got me grubby mitts on this beauty... @reversediorama.bsky.social @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social

David Keenan Boyhood, via @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social Boyhood is a hymn to the resilience of youth, to the brave dreams of artists and lovers and a love letter to Glasgow – a city where magic happens. Signed book with LTD art print: monorailmusic.com/product/boyh...

DAVID KEENAN Boyhood *Signed* Hardback + Print Preorder: resident-music.com/product/keen... Airdrie’s answer to Alan Moore returns with a numinous new Glasgow-set tome. If you devoured This Is Memorial Device, you'll want in on this! @reversediorama.bsky.social @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social

Psyched to announce my new novel, Boyhood, coming April 2026 @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social geni.us/Boyhood

This is a hymn to the resilience of youth, to the brave dreams of artists and lovers, and a love letter to Glasgow – a city where magic happens. Announcing BOYHOOD, the most ambitious and magical novel yet from @reversediorama.bsky.social COMING APRIL 2026 geni.us/Boyhood

The praise is building for @danielrachel.bsky.social's timely and eye-opening and account of pop music's complicated history with fascism. THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL is out next week. geni.us/ThisAintRock...

1 week until we're back in our beloved basement @thesociallondon.bsky.social, teaming with Small Distractions for a literary salon stacked with talent. Join us for poetry, prose, music + conversation - going to be a busy one, grab a ticket while you can... thesocial.seetickets.com/event/white-...

Friday listening: the GRANNY TAKES A TRIP playlist by Paul Gorman, with 23 tracks celebrating the legendary rock 'n' roll clothes boutique. Featuring amazing tunes by the likes of Miles Davis, Roxy Music, Marianne Faithfull and Lou Reed LISTEN: open.spotify.com/playlist/52d...

Are you beach body ready? A lover of romantasy? A sucker for cosy crime? Only buy books from the 2-for-1 pile? Me neither! In that case the feelbad hit of the autumn might just be for you. JESUS CHRIST KINSKI is published today via @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social uk.bookshop.org/beta-search?...

Wyrd Britain reviews 'Volcanic Tongue' by David Keenan, published by @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social. "...an extended snapshot of outsider music of the '90s, '00s & '10s " wyrdbritain.blogspot.com/2025/10/volc... #volcanictongue #davidkeenan #coil #einsturzendeneubauten #faust

Always a treat hearing @keithcameron2.bsky.social discussing the Manics and their incredible body of work. Another great event tonight with @rnrbook-club.bsky.social, for his Sunday Times bestseller 168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE

Just landed: copies of THIS AIN’T ROCK N ROLL by award-winning writer @danielrachel.bsky.social, tackling the deeply disturbing fascination with Nazism held by some of our biggest music stars. Why have so many been drawn to a movement responsible for the twentieth century's worst atrocities?

Excited to receive the first copy..... just wanted to share.... THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL geni.us/ThisAintRock...

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...

JUST IN! 'Granny Takes a Trip - High Fashion and High Times at the Wildest Rock 'n' Roll Boutique' by Paul Gorman History of the iconic London Flower Power-era boutique, signed by the author. @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social www.normanrecords.com/records/2087...

Reminder for Manics fans - this is happening 1 week today in Walthamstow, with @keithcameron2.bsky.social and @rnrbook-club.bsky.social. Ticket link below...

Hugely insightful and eye-opening interview with @danielrachel.bsky.social in The Times over the weekend, about his book THIS AIN’T ROCK ‘N’ ROLL - exploring pop music’s disturbing fascination with fascism. With many thanks to @willhodgkinson.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/culture/musi...

I Catch the Paper Boy THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL; DAVID BOWIE! The dark side of David Bowie - Pop's enduring obsession with the Nazis An explosive double-page cover story in @thetimes.com Saturday Review by Will Hodgkinson Pre-order THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL geni.us/ThisAintRock... #davidbowie

JESUS CHRIST KINSKI is here. I'm celebrating with a gaucho poncho (from Buenos Aires) and a fedora (Kirkby Lonsdale). Credit to @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social for backing this sonic blast with such enthusiasm. Fight fascism of all forms. I am forever your humble servant & co. B. D. Myers

This month marks two years since we had the honour of publishing one of the true all-time greats: Sly Stone

Their fourth album may have been born under punches, and may still raise questions over its authorship for the band’s exceptional rhythm section – but it hangs together perfectly, and it never seems to age. Many Happy Returns to #TalkingHeads' Remain In Light, which turns 45 today buff.ly/msIf9ER

THIS AIN'T ROCK 'N' ROLL: In the Studio + @thetimes.com Day 2 recording the Audiobook. Ahead of news of a major exclusive feature & interview in this weekends Saturday Times! geni.us/ThisAintRock... #thisaintrocknroll #davidbowie#Nazis#FascismWhite @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social

Two weeks tonight we welcome author @keithcameron2.bsky.social to Walthamstow for the deepest of dives into the history of The Manic Street Preachers 📕 168 Songs of Hatred and Failure @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-history-...

Paul Gorman's Granny Takes A Trip, 'High Fashion and High Times At The Wildest Rock 'N' Roll Boutique '. Another fabulous looking book, rich in detail & imagery, like Paul's previous tomes about The Face & Barney Bubbles and other topics. Company Of Books, Ranelagh @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social

Well this is the perfect gift for the trainspotter Manics fan in your life (it's me). Bradfield and Wire give insights into the writing and recording process, Keith Cameron writes deftly, and out via the excellent @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social - probably our finest current music & culture publisher.

Music Maps podcast @audreyjgolden.bsky.social discusses the lives of The Raincoats subjects of her new book Shouting Out Loud @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social Available where you get podcasts including: open.spotify.com/episode/4MUp...

To mark the launch of his powerful, timely new book THIS AIN'T ROCK N ROLL, award-winning author @danielrachel.bsky.social has a series of events lined up including an unmissable Rough Trade East date with @billybragg.bsky.social + @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social Mon 24 Nov: dice.fm/partner/dice...

Cure fans! I'm talking to French photographer @richardbellia.bsky.social - who took the pic on the front of CUREPEDIA - at Henge Brixton on Sat 11 Oct as part of his exhibition there. We'll both be signing our books after. Plus Cure-based DJ set by Mark Hex. Tickets FREE from dice.fm/event/7dlma7...

Where creativity, collaboration and community meet. This is more than a T-shirt. Our Granny takes a trip collaboration first orders are hot off the press and heading your way soon! 😎🙏 @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social

Another great 168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE event coming up with @keithcameron2.bsky.social, celebrating his Sunday Times bestselling history of Manic Street Preachers... With @rnrbook-club.bsky.social for their brilliant Music Maps podcast 22 Oct - TICKETS: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-history-...

Another amazing Convenanza weekend, and thank you to everyone who came to our sold out Sunday Literary Salon feat. @reversediorama.bsky.social, @irvinewelsh.bsky.social and Zofia Page. See you again next year 🙏 📸 Photo by Luis Kramer www.instagram.com/kramerdoingb...

This'll be banging, i went to the one @leedslitfest.bsky.social in June and it was a belting night out.

We're teaming up with Leeds' finest, Small Distractions, for our next event @thesociallondon.bsky.social... Exploring the space between music and the literary with Lias Saoudi (Fat White Family), Lily Fontaine (English Teacher) and more. Monday 3 November thesocial.seetickets.com/event/white-...

HIGH FASHION AND HIGH TIMES AT THE WILDEST ROCK’N’ROLL BOUTIQUE... Today we publish Paul Gorman's GRANNY TAKES A TRIP, a beautiful celebration of the store that broke the mould of retail, dressing icons including Hendrix, the Stones, Marianne Faithful and so many more. geni.us/GrannyTakesA...

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

This is *such* a good book. I've always really liked the Manics, I'm a fan, but @keithcameron2.bsky.social's Revolution in the Head-style approach - replete with insightful contributions from Bradfield and Wire - made me appreciate them anew. My @bigissue.com review will be published soon.

168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE is officially a Sunday Times bestseller and will be #7 in this weekend’s chart. Huge congratulations @keithcameron2.bsky.social! Thank you to everyone who has bought a copy or come to an event, the record stores and bookshops who have supported this special book…

Looking forward to getting stuck into this beauty. #ManicStreetPreachers @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social @keithcameron2.bsky.social

Some thoughts on 'This Ain't Rock 'n' Roll' by @danielrachel.bsky.social due out next month through @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social A thread 1/9 A vital, chilling, and impactful documentation of pop music’s incessant obsession with Nazism and the culture's willingness to look the other way...

With 168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE, @keithcameron2.bsky.social ‘has crafted the definitive account of this remarkable band’s discography to date – one that demands to be heard in full.’ Observer review by Lewis Huxley observer.co.uk/culture/book...