Lovely tribute to Andy Perry from @stokesie.bsky.social. AP was a brilliant journalist, an original rocker and the most wonderful chap. www.musicweek.com/talent/read/...

If you’re in or near London on 7 May, why not come and see Richard Jobson and me talk about Stuart Adamson, the Skids and rock’n’roll books with Keith Cameron?

Keith Cameron: A History of Manic Street Preachers Music journalist and author of 168 Songs of Hatred and Failure joins us to discuss his landmark history written with the band's cooperation

This Saturday! Looking forward to discussing my #Manics book in Redditch, birthplace of John Bonham and home to the former Workshop Studios where New Art Riot was recorded 36 years ago.
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U2 Release New EP Easter Lily - Their best work in decades Following February’s Days Of Ash, U2 have released another new EP, Easter Lily. A return to their '80s peak, it’s their finest collection of songs in years.

I reviewed the new U2 EP for @mojomagazine.bsky.social.
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Manic Street Preachers Live In London Review Cure covers, rarities and crowd-pleasers as the Manics return to the Royal Albert Hall for a triumphant career overview in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.

I reviewed Manic Street Preachers' outstanding Royal Albert Hall @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social show for @mojomagazine.bsky.social. www.mojo4music.com/articles/sto...

MANICS biographer KEITH CAMERON in conversation at NEWPORT FESTIVAL OF WORDS Ben Woolhead is in Newport for a talk by Keith Cameron, author of Manic Street Preachers songography 168 Songs Of Hatred And Failure.

I had a great time last weekend discussing my Manics book at Newport Festival of Words. Thanks to BuzzMag for this very cool write-up. All power to the ’Port! www.buzzmag.co.uk/keith-camero...

Stay Alive - The Life & Death Of Stuart Adamson Review The tragic story of The Skids/Big Country gifted guitarist, masterfully told with input from his friends, family and bandmates.

My @mojomagazine.bsky.social review of the superb new Stuart Adamson biography by @scottrowley.bsky.social. www.mojo4music.com/articles/sto...

With Iggy Pop touring England (not Britain) Elektra have rereleased the first two albums from the band he led in the early 19705. These are two real gems and as such should be included in any collection of important rock material. The first album is faultless and includes several Stooges and Iggy anthems which he has been doing on his present tour. Iggy reflects his frustration of the time in the opening track "1969" • Another favourite "I Wanna Be Your Dog" is followed by the ten-minute chant "We Will Fall." The "Funhouse" album continues the frantic display of energy from Iggy and his band. Tracks like "Down on the Street," "TV Eye" and "Dirt" will be all too familiar to Stooges followers. Beat track on the album is "1970" which has an infectious riff and Iggy exclaiming "I Feel Alright"

49 years ago today, The Stooges and Funhouse were re-released and the Wishaw Press, far ahead of most of the other regional papers reviewed them. Along with the recently released Television album.

Diolch!

Loved hearing the stories behind what is a magnificent book. Big thanks to @keithcameron2.bsky.social, and to #NewportFestivalOfWords for putting it on. More music book chats in South Wales please!

Sending love Danny, and best wishes for your recovery.

"168 Songs of Hatred and Failure. A History of Manic Street Preachers" Through the prism of their music Keith Cameron tells the definitive history of Manic Street Preachers

This Saturday at 11am I'm discussing 168 Songs Of Hatred And Failure at the Corn Exchange in Newport, as part of the Newport Festival Of Words. Looking forward to being back in the ’Port! #Manics #NewportFestivalOfWords #WhiteRabbitBooks
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A magnificent ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ lead in @mojomagazine.bsky.social for ‘Stay Alive’ by @scottrowley.bsky.social. With huge thanks to @keithcameron2.bsky.social

“This superb book rues his absence while celebrating his music’s still audibly beating heart”

Out next week

What a song.

Strong Caledonian quotient in the new @mojomagazine.bsky.social including @jamesmcnairwrites.bsky.social on Alex Harvey, @martinaston.bsky.social on Cocteau Twins, and me on the superb @scottrowley.bsky.social biography of Stuart Adamson.

James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire in conversation with Keith Cameron - Hay Festival A rare chance to hear from members of the Manic Street Preachers about their history and journey to cult status.

📚🎫| Tickets are now on sale for James Dean Bradfield and Nicky Wire in conversation with Keith Cameron at Hay Festival.

#ManicStreetPreachers | @keithcameron2.bsky.social | #168SongsOfHatredAndFailure

#nowplaying Tom Verlaine’s first solo album. Yes, I had forgotten how good it is. RIP Fred Smith.

Just two weeks until I discuss my Manic Street Preachers book with the brilliant @willhodgkinson.bsky.social at London’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

#nowplaying the final McCarthy album. Yes, I had forgotten how good it is.

Many. But he always comes back to ‘Faithful’.

That really is a lovely blanket!

Keith Cameron's book about Manic Street Preachers

Finished 168 Songs of Hatred and Failure by @keithcameron2.bsky.social. Real, heartfelt thanks to him for giving the Manics back to me. I have picked up the conversation where I left off (Journal for Plague Lovers FWIW). If you are a lapsed fan, you need this book. 🙏

Thanks Andy, my work here is done.

Keith Cameron - Music Writer, Mojo, NME, Sounds - Paul Weller Fan Podcast Facebook10Tweet0LinkedIn0Pin0Print0Email0 A journalist since 1988, Keith Cameron is currently a contributing editor at MOJO, with an impressive career that’s taken him from Sounds and NME to bylines i...

Had fun chatting to Dan Jennings @wellerfanpod.bsky.social. Featuring the time I saw the Modfather wearing a British Gas sweatshirt. paulwellerfanpodcast.com/keith-cameron/

‘Charisma is a form of psychosis’: inspiring Eric Clapton, having kids at 70 … the irreverent life of post-punk puppeteer Ted Milton He crossed paths with William Burroughs, Terry Gilliam and Spitting Image while whipping up almighty grooves with his band Blurt. Now 82, he’s back on tour – and bracing for a warts-and-all documentar...

What's happening to you, Milton? It's a big old Guardian feature, that's what. With a film about Ted, made by his own family, coming soon, I chatted with him about his poetry, puppetry and wayward life and times, with Roger Law of Spitting Image spitting facts

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Cheers Andy!

Always an honour to see our books on the Penderyn Prize longlist, celebrating the very best in music writing. Another stellar year, and congratulations to all authors and publishers on there - and especially to our own @danielrachel.bsky.social, @keithcameron2.bsky.social, Budgie & Peter Guralnick!

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Rhys Mwyn - Hanes Manic Street Preachers - BBC Sounds Mari Ellis Dunning sy'n adolygu llyfr 'A History of Manic Street Preachers'.

Very grateful to @rhysmwyn.bsky.social and @mariellisdunning.bsky.social for discussing 168 Songs on BBC Radio Cymru yesterday. Cracking show too. Diolch! www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Really enjoyed this from @keithcameron2.bsky.social Like all good music books, has got me back into the records