My author's copies of my new book, 'The Return of Russia' have arrived. The book will be published in the UK and US on January 27 by @yalebooks.bsky.social. I have events planned in London and other parts of the UK in Feb and March. Details to follow #Russia #history #Putin

A lot of writers have busted their butts all year to publish great fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and journalism. Consider sharing their work today. Consider what you send people's attention to.

As some of you will know, I've been working on book about punk - part teenage diary, part serious reflections on the times, from the NF to Peter Sutcliffe. Here's a podcast interview about it, which you may like to listen to / like / share / whatever... CC x open.spotify.com/episode/3LpY...

Was very lucky to be asked by Netflix to host a screening of Laura Poitras’s documentary Cover Up about the storied US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. We had editors, reporters, lawyers, some old lags (hi) some next gen. Film is on Netflix on 26th. It’s unflinching and inspiring. Recommend.

I don't really post anymore, but I would like to carry on writing books at some point in the future. Hate to be annoying, but any chance you could retweet so old twitter followers can find me if they want to? Going to delete my twitter, or at least abandon it on lock and let it die a slow death.

Well this is a lovely surprise from @memorialdevice.bsky.social

With great thanks to @kahnjohnson.bsky.social for the very lovely words, and for being my first endorser on the (much nicer than “Twitter”) @bsky.app

Happy Halloween. Or as it’s known here in Camden, Friday.

Lots of animals love pumpkin! If you have a farm sanctuary nearby they may want your leftover Halloween pumpkins if they are fresh, clean, and unpainted. Contact them to find out!

Come and join the resistance…

Brilliant piece by the brilliant @youngvulgarian.marieleconte.com

This is very good indeed, I think…

this must be the worst october experienced sales wise the guy from the noodle store also says he is having a bad time of it 'because people have no money' the uk is in a bit of a slump i wonder how many local stores will survive we've lost two coffee shops along the street and a skateboard shop

If you can tear down the East Wing of the White House…you can tear down anything you fancy. He’s just getting started. More at 5.50 tomorrow in my “American Week” on @lbc.co.uk

My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now. Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏

I heard James talking to @mrjamesob.bsky.social earlier & on the back of that, I’ve decided to subscribe to @thenewworldmag.bsky.social They’re doing 10 weeks for £10! A bargain for such brilliant journalism. Sign up if you can 👏

Hemingway sucks

Matt is a properly funny writer. Let's get him some gigs

This is an exceptionally perceptive and knowledgeable piece about an exceptional writer, courtesy of @augstone.bsky.social and @thequietus.com

Tomorrow's the big day! thequietus.com/culture/book...

Mine for @theipaper.com: inews.co.uk/news/world/t...

There’s a deal on my book at the moment if you fancy reading about why the media is broken or sending a copy to a relative who reads far too much from the Daily Mail www.amazon.co.uk/Breaking-Med...

V13 are premiering my Rachel On The Rooftops video on Monday. I just re-read their Ballad Of Buttery Cake Ass review and wow, is it great v13.net/2023/03/the-...

“Get over yourself,” Aug Stone tells us, “and chase after the things that delight you and capture your imagination.” Do it without care for the result, do it with wild abandon. Do it, and be content with telling the stories you make along the way to the select few who will listen

If you are in the Edmonton area Fiasco is still missing - please check garages and sheds and engines! Let's get him home, please share x

It's not a very summery topic for a bonus episode but then it's not a very summery summer politically. With the Tories, Reform and right-wing press sounding increasingly Powellite, we thought it was time for a deep dive into the man, the speech, the consquences and the lessons. Proud of this one.

If you’d like to buy a copy of my book, which looks at the lives and history of Black gay men in Britain, you can get a copy from a bookshop or any of the retailers on the attached link. And please do buy books from the other withdrawn authors linktr.ee/revolutionaryacts

Looking for a worthy cause? Join me: back @radiocaroline.bsky.social's annual fundraiser. Live right now from one of the world's last radio ships, money generated by the broadcast will send the storied Ross Revenge into dry dock for repairs. A key piece of broadcasting heritage. radiocaroline.co.uk

The first episode of our new pod, diving deep into the ’90s with @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social, is both top and mega.

Confronting & Celebrating the Limits of the Body: @keithkahnharris.bsky.social on Ozzy Osbourne's final gig: "Gone was the clown prince of darkness, throwing buckets of water over the audience; in place of such slapstick was an intensity never seen before." thequietus.com/opinion-and-...

(have quite a bit of free time this week and next before being busy again, should anyone be in need of some words - I can do columns/features/profiles/book reviews/basically everything but news stories, and can be found on [email protected])

Hi @henrygrabar.bsky.social Just wanted to say that I am *loving* your book. And I can’t even drive.

We only went to Wembley and made an episode didn't we. Not the result that we wanted, but an unforgettable experience and we spoke to some broadcasting legends in the shape of Chris Phillips, Sohail Sahi and Ian 'The Moose' Abrahams. Please enjoy pod.link/1766951791

New @trvecvltpop.bsky.social episode is LIVE for the patreons! On this week's Trve. Cvlt. Fvlm!, we go in on the 1986 cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors! The songs! The cameos! The incredible animatronics! Sign up at patreon.com/trvecvltpop and get access to hours of premium content! Xx

Despite the stellar efforts from new titles including London Centric, this leaves South London insanely under-covered in terms of reporting. There are now just a handful of journalists dedicated to patches covering millions of people.

This is an absolutely fantastic book that anyone who likes music should read. Minor issue for me was whoever proofread this doesn't know the difference between forego and forgo.

Please join my friend James as he reads extracts of his forthcoming book. He has a lovely Welsh accent.

On June 5th, my new book 'Loud Medicine' will be officially published! It's a joyride through the underbelly of the music world, a manifesto for change, a celebration of artists & a love letter to music. And it's available to pre-order NOW at: linktr.ee/loudmedicine www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNsd...

My new book 'Loud Medicine' is out in 6 weeks! If you want the truth about life as an artist, the industry's rotten tricks, why we do it, how we fix it & enjoy every crazy transit van adventure along the way, it's available to pre-order now from all good book stores! linktr.ee/LOUDMEDICINE ✊

did you see the excellent @ianwinwood.bsky.social article on the Dead legacy jam band scene? thequietus.com/subscriber-a...

The paperback of Everything Must Go is out today. Why not buy a copy? People seem to enjoy it "Terrifically entertaining" (The New York Times) "An unlikely page turner" (Observer) "A rich and remarkable book" (The The New European) "Exciting intellectual history" (The Washington Post)

On the pod this week we have journalistic royalty and a contender for the youngest ever fan at a Barnsley game, Mr Ian Winwood pod.link/1766951791 woodybangsthedrums.bsky.social @ianwinwood.bsky.social #fanculture #woodypiersaway #awaydays #podcastclips #footballawaydays

You've got to REALLY hate a team if you're not wanting them to win against F.C. National Socialism woodybangsthedrums.bsky.social @ianwinwood.bsky.social #fanculture #woodypiersaway #awaydays #podcastclips #footballawaydays

Only football has the power to reverse evolution... woodybangsthedrums.bsky.social @ianwinwood.bsky.social #fanculture #woodypiersaway #awaydays #podcastclips #footballawaydays