Hope this goes amazing today/tonight Julie. Sorry I can’t be there but I’m looking forward to joining you all tomorrow, to continue the celebration of our wonderful friend Andy Rourke ♥️

Nice one Annie. Look forward to seeing you later !!!

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the passing of Rob Gretton. A pioneer of the Manchester music scene. Rob's loyalty, generosity and the strength of his principles, combined with his love of life, remain a permanent inspiration to us all.

I wonder if Taylor Swift could have a hit with a remake of “Convoy”

so better is it to perish in that howling infinite, than be ingloriously dashed upon the lee

what a relief that the ultimate answer to most things is to show up exactly as yourself

Not long to go till Coastfest! Get your tickets here skiddle.com/festivals/coas…

14th May - #OTD in 1966 Bob Dylan in Liverpool photographed with a group of children in Dublin St near Stanley Dock. Photo by Barry Feinstein.

Jokes about white sugar are rare but jokes about brown sugar… Demerara.

I am heartbroken to share the news of Dave Sanborn’s passing, the remarkable alto saxophonist whose music always makes me smile.

Dave wasn’t just an outstanding musician; he was a great friend. Born just one day apart in 1945, we shared countless memories filled with music and

Tonight we will play our ELEVENTH session for Marc Riley ⚽️🍺🐳 ! Tune in to Riley & Coe from 9pm on BBC Radio 6 Music

Does anyone still wear corduroy trousers?

Silver Jews
“Random Rules”
American Water
Drag City (1998)
Director: Paul Finn

I’ve made an extra big fold at the bottom of one trouser leg where I keep emergency reading material - which is a turn up for the books.

For tonight's whisky pairing...

The first time I heard the music of Badly Drawn Boy I was instantly struck by his ability to strike a chord between a level of melancholy and a fragile optimistic state.

Its why this remains one of my all time favourite albums 🖤x

#NowPlaying

beautiful review of Josienne Clarke's ffm.to/parenthesis by Mark Buckley for For Folk's Sake magazine.

it's gratifying to see these songs finding their feet out in the world, proud of you, JC & thank you, Mark :)x

forfolkssake.com/reviews/41411/…

Happy 90th birthday national treasure, Alan Bennett.

Finally. Badly Drawn Boy ❤️

I met Steve Albini probably 15 years ago in the UK at ATP, a big festival with a ton of sick bands. An effect pedal of ours had broken and Steve appeared at our door with a little tool kit, announced he was here to fix the pedal and quickly, successfully, went to work

I'm deeply saddened to hear the news of Steve Albini’s passing. Steve was a real gift to music and helped both The Wedding Present and Cinerama develop our sound and transform our identity. He was also a genuine person and a complete pleasure to be around.