Dave and the Phase3 massive would presumably beg to differ, Lemonhope. https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/16963362.phase-3-scooter-club-appear-in-soft-cell-video-filmed-at-twisted-wheel-manchester/

Because, sir, they look unbelievably cool. Mechanically and practically inferior to a half decent motorbike in every way. But a classic Italian scooter is a glorious thing and makes anybody riding it instantly and […]

Not to mention Some Candy Talking (jamc) and I want Candy by The Strangeloves …. that’s early / mid 60s so possibly the source of the Candy canon?

Thanks for reminding me about that gig. A very very odd evening altogether. Eccentric support act too. Mr Haines turned out to be something of a trouper – not an impression I’d built if him from his written outpour.

I think I might like F&Ws ‘Happy Busman’ more than Radiohead’s entire output.

Local rivalry aside, I think we’re a bit envious of the atmosphere at Whitehawk. For a small crowd they make a lot of noise.

They do still produce excellent posters, and pretty smart, funny marketing across the board.

If I were more tech savvy I’d post an example here, but you’ll no doubt be able to view via […]

Lewes FC. An eccentric and progressive, community owned club with a unique commitment to equality. They are the only club in the world to pay men and women’s teams the same wage and where both teams play at the […]

I’m a big fan of The Snowdrop Inn, at the foot of the cliff. They have a changing selection of beers – usually very decent. They, oddly, also serve a 2/3 pint ( as well as half or pint ) should you be in the mood. […]

Get yourself down to the Dripping Pan to watch Lewes FC. Men’s team play Saturdays and the women’s team play on Sundays. It’s a v progressive, community owned club – still the only one that pays men and women […]

Is it rude to plump for Don’t Give Up, with Gabriel, as your favourite performance, as its not a Kate Bush track per se?

Turiya and Ramikrishna from the album Ptah, the El Daoud

– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUMuDWDVd20

The Heart and Hand in Brighton. Tiny pub, decent beer, lovely jukebox with a good mix of tunes. Not tunes, sorry, records. Bit of classic rock, some punk and garage, touch of indie, touch of soul, a chunk of […]

The pity about all that is that Loyle Carner is great, and this’ll understandably put people off checking him out.

It’s been a while, but the Lands of Lotal in Blairgowrie was fantastic if you’re after a single malt by a roaring fire while a deerhound sleeps at your feet kind of experience.

Huge thanks for posting that Steerpike. I didn’t know either version and found both, esp the Magnetic fields original, really moving. This site gets the occasional kicking but it really is a valuable way of […]

Have just bough a mini, after diving an xk8 for a few years. Its the most fun I’ve had in a car since I started driving. Thoroughly recommended for city driving ( maybe less so for long distance cruising ) . […]

Level 7. What troubles me most is that I’m slightly more hopeful of the leaders of North Korea seeing sense than I am of Trump’s team acting rationally.

The new album is tremendous – it’s very 80s in a Bunnymen, Psych Furs, House of Love kind of way, and none the worse for that. I’d have a listen to Open Season if you’re dipping into past works.