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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 2026 #FourPhotosOneMonth 1. Julio Le Parc exhibition, Tate Modern 2. Pink Moon, Brighton 3. The Cavern Club, Liverpool 4. Eric’s, Liverpool. 📸 John Earls @collettwriter.bsky.social @tusenoch.bsky.social @leabysea.bsky.social @urbankisses.bsky.social

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Helen McCookerybook (aka Helen McCallum, aka Helen Reddington) @mccookerybook.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Listening to @marcrileydj.bsky.social and @gidcoe.bsky.social Very funny! Drawing wobbly lines and swaying Ezra Furman, Anna Erhard, Magic Arm, Nick Nicely, Fire Engines (!!!), Prolapse, Richard Dawson, Leonard Cohen, Hannah Hu Drew a couple photographing man outside the Royal Robemakers

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Now then… Thank you Jazz in Britain.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Delighted to make my @detailmag.bsky.social debut in the just released Autumn issue with a piece on the cultural significance of 1960s BBC TV programme Jazz 625. A real thrill to see my words combined with the always excellent Detail design. You can order a copy here: www.detailmaguk.com

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of some recent cultural highlights. Dive in, read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/recent-cul...

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Helen McCookerybook (aka Helen McCallum, aka Helen Reddington) @mccookerybook.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Listening to @marcrileydj.bsky.social A Certain Ratio and Bubbles in session. Anna Erhard (love it), Hanna Hu, The Ronettes, ,The Adverts, Len Barry, The Yummy Fur, more Drew a Pearly Queen watching a magician

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Des @desdelboy.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Good review of Dexys Midnight Runners - LOVE here by @johnearls.bsky.social And yes agree it’s quite possibly Kevin Rowland saying goodbye

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Abandoned dolls. Kenton. 📸 John Earls.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of Dexys Midnight Runners new, and possibly final, album LOVE. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/album-revi...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

“…And where you see clouds upon the hills You soon will see crowds of daffodils…” Songs I Wish I Had Sung (The First Time Around) - Bing Crosby with Jud Conlon’s Rhthmaires and Orchestra directed by Jack Pleis (Brunswick, 1956).

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If @simonsapper.bsky.social is looking for me I went that way *points in opposite direction*

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Latest edition of Unite Research’s monthly Bargaining Brief is now available (for members only) on the @unitetheunion.bsky.social website here: resources.unitetheunion.org/unite-at-wor...

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Helen McCookerybook (aka Helen McCallum, aka Helen Reddington) @mccookerybook.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Listening to @gidcoe.bsky.social Good rockin' Coe number, George Thumper Jones! Alison Cotton in session, Spratleys, Kid Congo Powers, Taftir, Denim, The Kinks, Francoise Hardy, Peggy Lee Drew a Warburtons Toastie Loaf gone mouldy on the ground in Gipsy Hill, London

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of Dexys Midnight Runners new, and possibly final, album LOVE. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/album-revi...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“So where did you go? Where did you go in the big sleep?..” @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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Helen McCookerybook (aka Helen McCallum, aka Helen Reddington) @mccookerybook.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Listening to @marcrileydj.bsky.social Durutti Column, Mark Lanegan, Laura Veirs, The Damned, Captain Beefheart, Yummy Fur, Ty Segal, Billy Fury, Pozi, more Drew dodgems in Brighton

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“…I saw the crescent You saw the whole of the moon…” Such a great line. Such a great album. Happy 41st anniversary ‘This Is the Sea’. @waterboysmusic.bsky.social @mickpuck.bsky.social @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Always a highlight of TUC Congress to catch up with @spectralheron.bsky.social and take the traditional #MDANT picture.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Always try and get to Pink Moon when I’m working in Brighton for a quiet pint, some lovely dim sum and good tunes. This evening there was also some great photos from LA 1978-80 on display too.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of The Durutti Column’s long awaited new album Renascent. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/album-revi... @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of The Durutti Column’s long awaited new album Renascent. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/album-revi...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“…Then I'll rip the head off ya Give it a new name Buy it a Nintendo Get it all the games…”

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Helen McCookerybook (aka Helen McCallum, aka Helen Reddington) @mccookerybook.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Listening to @marcrileydj.bsky.social Half Man Half Biscuit, Aldous Harding, Anna B Savage, Kevin Ayers (one of brother James's favourites), The Beach Boys, Kiran Leonard, Richard Dawson, Bo Diddley, Area Code 615 Drew a vlogger in Soho

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Terrific evening celebrating ‘Bright Phoebus’ at EartH with Marry Waterson and Eliza Carthy alongside Lankum’s Daragh Lynch, Matt Deighton, Martyn Barker & Ben Nicholls plus special guest Paul Weller. Stewart Lee doing fabulous introductions. ‘Shady Lady’ a glorious closer.

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Helen McCookerybook (aka Helen McCallum, aka Helen Reddington) @mccookerybook.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Gigs! Sept 12 The Waiting Room w Caroline Trettine dice.fm/.../yow2w2-c.... Oct 11 Betsey Trotwood w Robert Rotifer wegottickets.com/f/22135 Nov 12 Old Hairdresser’s Glasgow w Lorraine Lucas wegottickets.com/f/26674 Nov 22 The Knowle, Bristol w Anna Kessel Dec 18 Brighton Prince Albert w Asbo Derek

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of Phelim McDermott's (@openspacer.bsky.social) fabulous 'Tao of Glass' at Soho Place). Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/theatre-re...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Agony and the Ecstasy continues. Today it’s the former. Wealdstone somehow manage to lose 1-4 to a team who played most of the game with 10 men and when it was 1-1 at H/T. That’s beyond poor. Thoughts with fans in home end who were taken ill & hospitalised and families. UTS!

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hoping Wealdstone can repeat the form of last Monday and bag another 3 points today against visitors Kidderminster (birthplace of Jowe Head of Swell Maps and the Television Personalities). See you at Grosvenor Vale for @wealdstonefc.bsky.social v Kidderminster Harriers. 3pm KO. UTS!

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“…Tonight after sundown I'm gonna pack my case I'll leave without a sound Disappear without a trace…” @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of Phelim McDermott's (@openspacer.bsky.social) fabulous 'Tao of Glass' at Soho Place. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/theatre-re...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today’s cultural highlights.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Spent today enjoying 4 exhibitions, one in Tate Britain and others in Tate Modern - Whistler, Mendieta, Le Parc and Giacometti. I will post about them separately but for now celebrating that Tate is here. Had some challenges recently but best wishes to all for the future.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Notes from Kenton Rec. 📸 John Earls

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

London Town. 📸 John Earls

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of some recent cultural highlights. Dive in, read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/recent-cul...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

“…I went home and listened to Jimmie Rodgers in my lunch-break Bought five Woodbines at the shop on the corner And went straight back to work…” Happy birthday 81st birthday Van Morrison.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Agony and the Ecstasy. Terrific performance from Wealdstone today to beat top of the table Sutton Utd 0-2 away from home. Worthy winners. No question. Could, and arguably should, have been a 3 or 4 goal win. More of this please. Stones on the box. UTS!

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

“It's been agony but I couldn't have done it any other way.” Best wishes to Stones supporters travelling to Sutton (birthplace of the inimitable Quentin Crisp) for today’s bank holiday fixture. We need points badly and it will be a tough ask against unbeaten opposition. UTS!

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of some recent cultural highlights. Dive in, read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/recent-cul...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

August 2026 #FourPhotosOneMonth 1. Shoreditch High Street, London E1 2.Kilfinane, Co. Limerick, Ireland 3. Boswell St, London WC1 4. Painted Lady. 📸 John Earls @collettwriter.bsky.social @tusenoch.bsky.social @leabysea.bsky.social @urbankisses.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Clocked this beauty in Kenton earlier today.

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