New Substack post: If you belong to the generation of siblings or kids – or, more precisely, those who occasionally snark at any one of a half-dozen cringey "Yacht Rock" definitions – then, my friend, this category isn't for you. Link in bio.

New Substack post: @thebeatles hit the stage at Boston Garden to an explosion of wind blown spontaneously through 13,909 vocal cords from 13,909 practiced pairs of lungs. The resultant screech made it pointless for them to have plugged in their guitars.

Substack book review: In the summer of 1980, the rumor was that a reclusive musician and legend was returning to a recording studio in NYC for the first time in 5 years to make new music. To borrow a phrase we would learn about later, he was starting over. Link in bio.

As compiled by Terry Crain, Beatles Novelty Songs 1964-1966 cannot spell it out any clearer, and frankly, at 652 pages, it’s not to be taken lightly. It’s a thoroughly researched ride for 500 songs that were released in the two-year timespan covered in this book. Link in bio.

Review: Buried with Michael Sheen is a two-part TV doc from environmental journalists Dan Ashby and Lucy Taylor, with the actor-activist asking the questions: how many toxic chemicals have been dumped in Wales and how much of that remains in our ecosystem and bodies. Link in bio.

Film review: The journey Maz, Little Elis & Bryn embark upon is colored by a not-untypical character inherent to a sci-fi conspiracy narrative, embodied w/warmth and the comedic delivery of Michael Sheen's hippie, Shifty Gruff. Out There premieres 8/14 @edfilmfest. Link in bio.

Altho he's garnered notice due to Sinead O’Connor’s presence on the single “Visions Of You,” @realjahwobble's fluid lines have been carved into groove/dub space since he had the idea of playing an instrument. My interview from 1992 + a new album from @CherryRedGroup Link in bio.

Mark the dates August 12, 13 & 14. I’ll be publishing articles 3 days in a row on Substack! 8/12: A film review with a familiar Welsh actor. 8/13: A deep dive into the enduring legacy of a 19th-century UK working-class hero. 8/14: An interview from 1991, timed with a new album.

2009 David Tennant confirms what @Tennantcy_2_Act and I keep saying: there are only 24 actors who work in the UK, most of them from Doctor Who 🤣

Thrilled to announce the complete Hussy recordings. ✨️ We were a Riot Grrrl-inspired band in Bellingham, WA from 1992 to 1993. Conrad Uno produced these tracks & John Peel played "Hey Bob" on his show. With thanks to Tim at Harriet Records! Link below.

OMG! @thebeatles are up for Record of the Year!!!

I know 90% of the planet have already declared the new Cure album a masterpiece, but I’d like to formally do so as well. Bloody hell it’s good. In celebration, here’s a doodle of Robert Smith holding an adorable bird while giving us all a little thumbs up.

From my live review in 1990: “At 21, this native New Jersey fellow has quickly launched himself into the hallowed stratosphere known as teen idoldom.” #TommyPage substack-proxy.glitch.me/art…

ToNye-ght is the Nye-ght!! From 7pm GMT National Theatre will stream Nye starring Michael Sheen free on YouTube for 5 Days!! piped.video/hpN--d5bXSY?si=qr4I…

The Secretary of State for Wales Jo Stevens has been mocked by a senior Tory in the House of Commons for not using the Welsh name for Anglesey ✍️@EPriceJourno buff.ly/4feJCWU