Good morning from Whitley Bay.

David Bowie And More In The New Issue Of MOJO! Fifty years after Station To Station, we investigate the torrid investiture of The Thin White Duke. Plus! Chrissie Hynde, Squeeze, Elvis Presley, Arctic Monkeys, Dennis Wilson, the essential 2026 preview and more! More info and to order a copy here 👇

Such a great story. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

Friends pay tribute to The Stone Roses bassist Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield, who has passed away aged 62. "You’ll never meet anyone else quite like him...”

To celebrate Neil Young's 80th birthday, a host of stars including R.E.M., Chrissie Hynde, Metallica, Rush and more select his 50 greatest ever songs.

On remembrance day I remember my old man. He didn't die during his time in Singapore in WW2. I do wonder what he left behind though. He was a great dad, better than I've been, despite the memories he must have carried. I'll watch this many times today and think of him. youtu.be/L9AVvKyV1l4?...

Texan psych-folk romantics reach new heights on sixth album, a Bridge To Far. Read MOJO's review and the tracklisting in full.

The Smiths, The Rolling Stones, The Best Albums Of 2025 & More In The New MOJO! The latest issue of MOJO features the essential best of the year roundup, the full story of The Smiths, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Pulp, Van Morrison, Dion and more. Plus, a CD of 2025’s best tracks! ORDER HERE:

The Greatest Horror Soundtracks Ever! This Halloween, tremble with fear at the silver screen's best sounds of terror. Handpicked for MOJO by Siouxsie And The Banshees' bassist Steven Severin...

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...

MOJO's chief headbanger James McNair runs down Page, Plant, Bonham and Paul-Jones' finest studio and live LPs. 10. Celebration Day 9. In Through The Out Door

👉 If you or someone you know has been affected by #HateCrime don’t stay silent — reach out today. www.connectedvoice.org.uk/.../hate-cri...

John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen and more in the new MOJO! Celebrating John Lennon on what would have been his 85th birthday, we uncover the untold story of his New York radicalisation. Plus, Bruce Springsteen speaks exclusively to MOJO about the Nebraska boxset and new biopic. Order a copy here...

Not yer typical Jackdaw.

Gobsmacked! Rush announce 2026 tour!

For those a bit too loud, we salute you.

Mysterious seating-plan on beach.

Spotted in the window of a Whitley Bay junk shop.

Newcastle says no to fascism. The far right brought a hundred or so with them, bussed from far and wide. This city turned out 1000s, from local communities, estates and streets. Geordies of all backgrounds coming together and outnumbering the purveyors of hate by some distance. Newcastle united.

Enjoyed writing about Robert’s Black Country communion.

Side by side on my piano keyboard/ Oh Lord, why can’t we?

Great to welcome this one back - especially in the light of Stevie and Lindsey’s recent Instagram posts!

Morning from me and Ivy.

My take on Neil Hannon’s latest. Not an Oompa-Loompa in sight…

Amazing stuff from Midlake and friends. A salve against current darknesses and probably my favourite song, promo-video and LP of the year thus far. youtu.be/L9CVSIlPsKQ?...

Is there no end to this oppression?

Nice sunset in Whitley Bay.

"Hannon's most personal and poignant album to date" ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - MOJO Magazine. Pre-order here: lnk.to/RainySunday Our new album 'Rainy Sunday Afternoon' comes out on 19th September, that's just four weeks away! Visit the smartlink to choose your favourite format including Deluxe Limited Editions.

Yesterday, the largest far-right protest in UK history marched through London, led by racist Tommy Robinson. Today, we say: They don’t speak for us — and they won’t have the last word. This Wednesday we come together against Trump and for a better future. Do everything to be there.

Good morning..

A comment upon the ongoing de-evolution?

Remembering Rush drummer and lyricist Neil Peart on what would have been his 73rd birthday. Relive some of Neil’s finest moments with James McNair's complete rundown of every album from the Canadian power prog trio…

Dylan’s Folk Years Reassessed, The Who, Terry Reid, Greenwich Village Scene CD and more in latest magazine.

Cullercoats at 20.52. Gorgeous.

168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE 📍 Earth, Hackney 🗓️ 5.9.2025 James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire of Manic Street Preachers, performing, signing, and in conversation with author @keithcameron2.bsky.social

*not actual size*, I’m guessing…

One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a most welcome fly removal service.

Mercury Rev in Stockton On Tees last week. Was thrilled to see how much they still mean it.

Enjoyed going deep on The Stills-Young Band’s Long May You Run for this.

Time, once again, to post my favourite Autumn song. youtube.com/watch?v=wH51...

Hmm.

“Adrianne Lenker’s songwriting vibrates with the desire to cut through the clutter and touch on something true - ⭐⭐⭐⭐” Big Thief metabolise the craziness of life on expansive sixth album. Read MOJO’s review in full...

Nice rainbow in Cullercoats just now.

A must-watch for Alan Hull fans. youtube.com/watch?v=xJLC...

My take on the latest from the lovably self-aggrandising Swedes.

Enjoyed getting acquainted with Margo’s latest for MOJO.

Spy Hunter has been short listed for the Aspects of History Spy fiction prize - honoured, happy, excited etc. Thanks so much to the judges. aspectsofhistory.com/spymasters-b... @hodderbooks.bsky.social @hodderfiction.bsky.social @writerspractice.bsky.social

Robert Plant Stars In The New MOJO! Led Zeppelin’s Golden God returns with a new album, regales us with classic tales and compiles a bespoke CD of solo jewels and curios. Plus, Ozzy Osbourne, Joni Mitchell, Gary Numan, Spinal Tap and more! On sale August 12. More info and to order a copy here...

“We just sat Nick down with his guitar and wallop – he did that…” Out today, The Making Of Five Years Left features never-before-heard recordings and sessions for Nick Drake’s debut album. Drake’s engineer and the set’s compilers speak to MOJO about uncovering the magic of the songwriter at work: