“Brace yourselves for the now routine hysterical over-reaction and obligatory bogus sentimentality.” A few words on Andy Kershaw. | Pete Paphides Get more from Pete Paphides on Patreon

His "complexities" were well-documented. However, between 1985 and 1987, Andy Kershaw made a string of musical discoveries that changed the course of his life. And, in some measurable way, mine too.

My Secret World: The Story Of Sarah Records YouTube video by Yes Please Productions

Big Bank Holiday news! My Secret World: The Story of #SarahRecords is finally going online, free for everyone to watch!
The premiere is at midday (GMT) this Bank Holiday Monday:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pRv...

Bedminster

I’ve just got back from my first walk around Southville and Bedminster. It’s been a long time since you moved away, I know.

No chimneys, Matt?

Fantastic news! Return of Sarah in 2026!

Richard Hawley - Coles Corner is 20! Songwriter, guitarist and producer, Richard Hawley, not only creates truly timeless music, but listening to him in conversation restores your faith. Astute, thoughtful, reflective and kind, Richard ch...

Lovely interview with the great man and performer @richardhawley.bsky.social www.besomerset.com/post/richard...

@richardhawley.bsky.social at Weston Pier last night was really something rather special.

You look so happy, Clare! Great stuff.

Travel back to 1990 and that’s what this week delivered #sarahfact

Gigs to look forward to …. Might see Clare Wadd on the merch stand. And Bobby in the gents!

Every tyre under pressure

Preorder LIGHTNING IN A TWILIGHT HOUR "There's More To Life Than Crooks" 12" Maxi-Single [Limited Edition of 300 copies · Black Vinyl] Release date: *5-9-2025* elefant.com/en

And this is out tomorrow- what an absolute treat!

It’s brilliant and important.

This should be on everyone’s turntable. Yet more great songwriting from Bobby Wratten elefant.com/en/video_ope...

Bristol (pic courtesy of Tristan Cork Post) 🎈

Hi Mark. I’ve bought & read your books. So, on that basis I’m extremely likely to buy & read your latest creation.

@petepaphides.bsky.social Hi Pete, have you heard The Hymn of the North by Pulp and Chilly Gonzales? It’s really lovely

I was in the Scratch City Crew. 4 matching Nike hoodies from Burtons in town. Lots of practice in parents’ front rooms. Never went public. But we had our dreams.

@singingadams.bsky.social Hi Steven. Driving earlier, Sea of Words took my breath away on the shuffle play. Beautiful. But I wondered - who is she? Is it someone we all should know? I’ve no podcast or fanzine or anything, just a query from a listener driving (now parked).

Great stuff Adrian!
Have you sold out of ‘medium’ T-shirts?
Good luck with the label

the stranger, by Our Worlds Collide 2 track album

ourworldscollide1.bandcamp.com/album/the-st... Birmingham band

Felt - Primitive Painters [Official Video] YouTube video by Cherry Red Records

Remembering Martin Duffy on his birthday
youtu.be/K5XgLshyN8w

@clarewadd.bsky.social @uncharteredstreets.bsky.social I drove along Upper Belgrave Rd in the sunshine just 30 minutes ago. Frans Hals on the car stereo. Fairground on the downs. That vista across the city glimpsed between the houses. Lots of funny feelings.

Loved it and his other books. Includes a nice chat with the kitman at the other BCFC @birminghamcityfc.bsky.social

I wrote down mushroom so I was in the ballpark. But no. Great to see you honoured your word. Enjoy the fresh surroundings

Trying to guess the pie. Was going to head up the wooden hill but I’m awake again now.