www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle... Once again, peak Guardian

I understand this, and it was a nice touch for Balogun to go speak with the Belgium head coach after the game. But then the question is, why didn't Poch just not select him, to make a statement?

Well, #PORSPA has been a but of a contrast to last night's game. Never thought I'd say this, but let's hear more about Danny Murphy's cat.

news.sky.com/story/school... Thanks to those who pushed this

www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j... This really is peak 'Guardian readers move to the countryside and something bad happens'... my brother lives close to this, and I think he should pitch an overwrought account of getting water damage to his vinyl.

Hearing 'Strachan' by The Hitchers on a recent @steve69.bsky.social mix tapes episode reminds me of @lonelytourist.bsky.social 'The ballad of Paul Tierney' youtu.be/ATETChVLmXY?...

Asking ChatGPT things like "Can you suggest any shoegaze which is *only* available on cassette?" is actually pretty incredible.

About time

I'm buying tickets for quite a few gigs later in the year. Is there ever a chance that they come round and you think "I've overdone it with the gigs here"? @agarr45.bsky.social and @peterlatimer6.bsky.social will know.

FFS get Jordan Henderson on #PANENG

That Kylie documentary really is rather good.

www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j... One for @janeduffus.bsky.social

a recurring event is I'll hear a banger on @dkfm.bsky.social so I'll go listen to the rest of the album and it turns out yep, that was indeed the banger human curation....it's unbeatable folks #shoegaze

Decent and dignified decisions and statements from both Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting? This could catch on...

I found that half-time interview with Anthony Barry just about the most interesting / significant sporting interview I've seen.

This Mojave 3 beauty is a limited edition of 1500, with foil numbering. FOIL. Imagine getting number 3.

Great Mojave 3 review / Q&A by @stephendeusner.bsky.social in @uncutmagazine.bsky.social ... and Neil says a gig is a possibility! I would be there with bells on.

Surely there are few things in life more pointless than one national broadcaster saying that an England World Cup game that is available to watch on another national broadcaster is available to listen with them.

Keep on surfin' the tube of life #ZineThingsHappen @janeduffus.bsky.social They set it on fire and then watched the cities light up as it burned for another 30+ years... #SarahRecords but so much more in this issue.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... "How much money is enough – they are said to be worth almost £1.2bn – before taking your foot off the family branding pedal feels like a healthy thing for everyone involved?"

I'm starting to wonder whether the BBC World Cup team are even in the States.

Always good to have the 13th Floor Elevators in the background... @stoneanthem.bsky.social @justdroppedin.bsky.social

Was reminded of this sketch the other day... honestly think it's in the top 10 all-time comedy sketches. Pure and simple genius. youtu.be/Rrny-FBSCjA?...

Two pieces from me this week you may have missed: (1) why no-one cares about Britain's university crisis. The only answer you get is 'yeah but apprenticeships' - not realising just how critical unis are to their provision. But what can one even say any more. 🤷‍♂️ www.arguably.uk/p/the-quiet-...

It's actually giving me hope this morning, in this messed up world, that there are still places like @justdroppedin.bsky.social, guys like @joesors.bsky.social, and incredibly talented *teenagers* such as @stoneanthem.bsky.social who started reaching out to all the music legends at *13*! Thanks all.

Absolutely loved @stoneanthem.bsky.social @justdroppedin.bsky.social ... right up my street...

Waiting...

www.theguardian.com/society/2026... I've often talked about developing this app, but done nothing about it...

Just spent an hour trying to work out how to eject a disc from a Mac Superdrive when it was still in the stereo the whole time how's your day going

Adam Buxton's Success Pod... "Mate, I can't believe that you've just done that" is *very* good...

I can barely watch BBC News at the moment ... so despite the BBC's maddening lack of response to the valid and clearly expressed concerns on Newswatch, thanks @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and team for at least *trying* to hold them to account!

@greg-whitaker.bsky.social Was that you on Newswatch just now? If so, well done and thank you.

Disclosure Day: first half, Men In Black meets Hunted. Not bad. Second half load of old shite. As I have often said, I honestly think that if elephant-sized aliens were found on Mars, it would be on the news for a few days and then if we couldn't communicate with them hardly anyone would be fussed.

I've peaked... this is from the weekly @soniccathedral.bsky.social newsletter. Thanks Nat! @steve69.bsky.social

As the World Cup begins, the countdown is on to the media headline accompanying Thomas Tuchel's pre-match press conference for the final group game: 'A man, a plan, a canal, Panama'.

Embrace - All you good good people, live in Leicester Did I mention I was in the original video for this, 30 years ago? youtu.be/zHfxWf-SNoc?...

If indie-pop is your thing, then you might enjoy issue 3 of Zine Things Happen - launched this very weekend and, currently, only available on the link below: www.janeduffus.com/shop/zine-th...

Can't beat a shoegaze reissue. Wonder what's left in the vaults? The long-promised Moose boxset from @mrsimonraymonde.bsky.social of course...

Very pleased to have the cover interview in issue 3 of @janeduffus.bsky.social Zine Things Happen... my chat with Mary Wyer, Rob Irwin and @matt-64.bsky.social @evenaswespeak.bsky.social Also my quickfire Q&A with Loren @heyhumdrum.bsky.social Order here www.janeduffus.com/shop/zine-th...

Watching @thecure.com at Primavera on Prime, wife in floods of tears already at reminders of the best years of anyone's life. People talk about the reminiscence bump, but this is clearly and objectively the best music ever.

I'm off to see Embrace on Sunday, 30 years on from my starring role in this video... youtu.be/G1fTmNuauro?...

Good news - #3 of Zine Things Happen has gone to print and pre-orders are open! After the Heavenly-focused #2 (still a few copies left btw), it is back to business as usual and lots of bands are allowed a look. So, as well as cover stars @evenaswespeak.bsky.social you can enjoy such delights as...

Very pleased to have the cover interview in issue 3 of @janeduffus.bsky.social Zine Things Happen... my chat with Mary Wyer, Rob Irwin and @matt-64.bsky.social @evenaswespeak.bsky.social Also my quickfire Q&A with Loren @heyhumdrum.bsky.social Order here www.janeduffus.com/shop/zine-th...

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie... If you haven't listened to The Cure live from Birmingham NEC 1985, you really should

In a Travelodge watching a thing about how awful Travelodge is. I can concur. Hardly at the level of recent incidents, but my room is as hot as the sun. Oh Premier Inn, why did I ever stray...

www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio... Not sure I agree with this from @heritage.bsky.social ... I think there are numerous (bleakly) funny moments in the series. Yes it's grim, but for me it's the best written / plotted / acted TV I've seen for a long time.

Another great episode, in which the Uncut/Mojo question crops up again...

Train reading while heading to That There London Town... a very different place, as @praddenkeefe.bsky.social shows, to when I took myself up there in the late 80s, or lived there '95-98...

Bespoke Pacific Ocean Fire 'Hibernation Songs... Deeper' cassette... One of the very finest 'lost albums'.