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Mark Stryker @markstryker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For today's John Coltrane centennial, I wrote 2,000 words re: the new archival release The Tiberi Tapes. Here are 19 to whet your appetite: "When I finally heard Tiberi’s tapes, the first words that leapt to mind were “revelatory,” “electrifying,” and “holy shit!” www.tabletmag.com/sections/art...

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Coltrane's Shadow - Tablet Magazine

The legendary ‘Tiberi Tapes’ reveal new sides of the master, even to his biggest fans

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Was a great set. Thanks to you and the band for coming to Cambridge.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

There’s always still a bit in the films of his I don’t enjoy that really stick in my brain. The Shining-fan boy scene in RPO, the bodies floating down the river in WotW, Lynch in MtF…

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

There are times when I think this is the best opening song on an album ever.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Was looking on Bluesky to see if there was any consensus on this particular episode and you absolutely nailed it.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I loved it, every digression, the whole thing was total catnip…but then I’d just finished a 3 hour YouTube video on what bass Paul played on The White Album, so I’m probably not entirely impartial.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Good to see most of The DM’s Bluesky engagement is similarly non existent.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

I’ve a lot to be thankful to Backlisted for, My Phantoms being one of them.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Pleased to say my subs copy was of Miles. If it had been The Sex Pistols I’d have probably done a Jason Holmes.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Was amazing, wasn’t it…

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

That Miles cover is fantastic.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I swore it was Robert Pollard guesting on that record and no one can convince me otherwise.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Agreed. My other half got very tired of me pointing out when they showed up on the soundtrack.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

It’s an excellent documentary Mark - sent me back to some classic albums I know well and introduced me to many new names I’d not encountered before. A great watch!

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Think this was my AotY.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Great stuff John - thanks for sharing these.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

I remember how I was casting around speculatively for a book-related podcast that would be right up my street the week your first episode launched, and it remains one of the best bit of serendipity I’ve ever had. Happy Birthday to you all.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Saw Michael Head live this year and when he played a song from this album I was quite emotional.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Thank you for following that up Mark - great news!

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Saw the majestic Tortoise at The Barbican and now when I grow up I think I want to be a vibraphonist.

Tortoise on stage absolutely killing it.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

On my way to the evening performance. Can’t wait.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Will that also be Prime in the UK, do you know?

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

This was three full days of wall to wall highlights, incredible music and some very cool shit. I loved it.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Is there a delay in subscriber copies being sent out John?

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Who is headlining on the Sunday?

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

I’m going to try that “what’s your star sign?” and see how I get on.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Fortunate to have seen (Swami) John Reis three times at The Portland Arms (twice in Hot Snakes). Last night’s gig (and the band’s shirts) were fantastic. This rubbish picture is the best I could do.

A crap picture of a band playing at a brilliant gig

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

That caveat at the end made me chuckle.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Had my copy of Kid A for years before I realised it had a second booklet hidden in it.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

It was a welcome moment of calm (although I loved Jonny Greenwood’s score - it was epic).

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Walking out at the end of The Master and impulsively wanting to go straight back in and see it again is a feeling I rarely have at the cinema. Can’t wait for this one.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Sixty mesmeric minutes in the company of Brìghde Chaimbeul at The Junction 2

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Please pay a reviewer to sub for Mark when he’s on holiday.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

“This other Eden, demi-paradise…”

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Sandy, is there a PayPal, or some kind of tip jar, I can contribute to, as these podcasts are fantastic and I have got a lot from them and I want to say thank you some how for making them dude. Cheers.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

The run time all ‘hits’ compilations should aspire to.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Thanks for continuing to make these Jim, they are a fantastic listen. Looking forward to the Terry Reid discussion.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I saw Terry Reid play live twice (Cambridge and Norwich). Both gigs were, in some way, quite shambolic and pretty chaotic, but Terry was nothing less than absolutely captivating. RIP.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Here is my rather average picture from this evening’s absolutely exceptional Joan As Police Woman gig at the Cambridge Junction. What a trio.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

It’s been corrected, fortunately

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

This was a great video Danny. Reminded me of the depth of Craig’s filmography up to that point. Got me wondering whether it’d be possible to make a similar video with the current Bond 3 name short list - but, personally, I’m not sure the quality is there.

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No Treble @notreble.com · 05/07/2025

Hear Morphine’s slide bass on a secret fan recording, now streaming in full. www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/07...

Mark Sandman’s Legacy Lives On: Morphine’s “Bootleg Detroit” Remaster Unveils Hidden Gems

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

“You can have it all, but how much do you want it?” indeed.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Midway through this and loving it. Thank you for releasing more of these. I learnt a lot from s1. Great interviews.

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