Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 6h1st, October 1977 an article on The Heartbreakers by Jon Savage and pics by Andre Csillag and Ray Stevenson. "....you can be an asshole and still be a rock'n'roll star. (Laughter)." @jonsavage.bsky.social 1114
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 6hThe Heartbreakers' album 'L.A.M.F.' reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 1st, October 1977 . @jonsavage.bsky.social 0113
Reposted by Jon SavageChristian Cargnelli @chrisl7000.bsky.social · 29/09/202647 years ago today, @jonsavage.bsky.social reviewed Wire's album "154" for the Melody Maker (29 September 1979). @robertrotifer.bsky.social 2258
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Out now - Joy Division Eternal (live) 14 live CDs and 2 DVDs inc Plan K. A superb job and thanks to all those who worked so hard on it: Stephen Morris, Rebecca Boulton, James Zeiter. Giancarlo Sciama, Warren Jackson, Peter Saville. Jon Wozencroft. Now you can hear what they really sounded like 3728
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Out at end of the month: new Ace comp, all 1976 singles on 2 x LP. Guaranteed no Wurzels, Brotherhood of Man, Elton and Kiki. Includes late pub rock, pre punk, reggae, funk, gay disco and punk itself. Great cover image from a painting by Phil Diggle 48111
Reposted by Jon SavageChristian Cargnelli @chrisl7000.bsky.social · 23/09/202648 years ago today, @jonsavage.bsky.social reviewed the second Buzzcocks album "Love Bites" for Sounds (23 September 1978). #Buzzcocks @buzzcocks.com @robertrotifer.bsky.social 0132
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 24/09/2026The Letters Page in Sounds 24th, September 1977, this week edited by Jon Savage including the great Punk debate. @jonsavage.bsky.social 0121
Reposted by Jon SavageChristian Cargnelli @chrisl7000.bsky.social · 12/09/202629 years ago today, @jonsavage.bsky.social did this nice piece on legendary music journalist and record store owner Dave Godin who coined the term Northern Soul. Guardian, 12 September 1997. #NorthernSoul #DaveGodin @robertrotifer.bsky.social 0245
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Wonderful portrait of Brian Epstein by Robert Whitaker 1964. I have a print of this 28910
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 27/08/2026RIP OTD in 1967 Brian Epstein - the man who foresaw that the Beatles would be the biggest stars of the 20th century and beyond. New documentary in New Year by director Clare Lewins - I’m in it 36813
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Great piece of pre Punk wit and activism from Flash Vol 1 No 2 June/ July 1972. Bits and Pieces holds up against Kick Out The Jams 2473
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 20/08/2026The history of Music Papers and Fanzines by Giovanni Dadomo and Jon Savage in Sounds 20th, August 1977. @jonsavage.bsky.social 1236
Reposted by Jon SavageChristian Cargnelli @chrisl7000.bsky.social · 21/07/202647 years ago today, @jonsavage.bsky.social reviewed Joy Division's "Unknown Pleasures" for the Melody Maker (21 July 1979). #JoyDivision @robertrotifer.bsky.social 46515
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 10/07/2026At Moreton Corbet - deserted Expressionist Elizabethan mansion - in the heat 1390
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 01/07/2026An article on Subway Sect by Jon Savage and pic by Bryn Jones in Sounds 1st, July 1978. @jonsavage.bsky.social 0183
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 25/06/2026The Roxy London WC2 album reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 25th, June 1977. @jonsavage.bsky.social @buzzcocks.com @wirehq.bsky.social 0253
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Sunlight reflecting on the pool at St Cybi’s Well - a sacred site on the Llyn named after a 6th century although origins go way back before that 6502
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 21/05/202621st, May 1977 The Clash, The Jam, Buzzcocks, Subway Sect and The Prefects' gig at the Rainbow reviewed by Jon Savage. "Rock 'N' Roll can be one of the few honest things left in this world." @jonsavage.bsky.social @theclash.com @longlivethejam.bsky.social @buzzcocks.com 0264
Reposted by Jon SavageIan Purser @ip33.bsky.social · 21/05/2026#NowPlaying #MusicSky The latest wonderful compilation from @jonsavage.bsky.social 182
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Very pleased to receive finished copies of my golden age San Francisco comp - features Skip Spence, Grateful Dead, Big Brother, Quicksilver, Country Joe and the Fish, Santana, Sly and the Family Stone, Kak and others. Available from carolinetruerecords.com 6516
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Very pleased to receive this extraordinary labour of love from Andrew Sandoval and Doug Hinman. It’s the last word on the Kinks and a must for any komitted fan. Doug was very helpful to me when I wrote the Official Biography 42 years ago 1549
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 08/05/2026Bought OTD in 1969 - the second double album I ever had. I was in a major Who phase - and would shortly see them - so this was a revelation. Programmatic, inconsistent but some cracking tunes (Sally Simpson, Pinball Wizard, I’m Free) and in the 10 minute Underture, beautiful understatement 8591
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 06/05/2026An interview with Pat Palladin and Judy Nylon of Snatch by Jon Savage in Sounds 6th, May 1978. @jonsavage.bsky.social 0174
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 06/05/2026Singles reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 6th, May 1978 including Pere Ubu, Throbbing Gristle and The Residents. @jonsavage.bsky.social @throbbing-gristle.bsky.social @theresidents.bsky.social 0192
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 29/04/202629th, April 1978. Kraftwerk's album 'The Man Machine' reviewed by Jon Savage. "Der vier fab Ubermensch" @jonsavage.bsky.social @syntheticdreamspod.bsky.social 0279
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 30/04/2026The Damned's gig at the Roundhouse reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 30th, April 1977. Supported by The Adverts. Pic by Gus Stewart. @jonsavage.bsky.social 1237
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 24/04/2026I don’t what tree this is but the blossom plus seed is divine 1300
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Released fifty years ago today and bought very soon afterwards. Changed my life. Favourite track? Basement 10969
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Handmade hangar from Pollocks clothes shop, Brixton late 1976. Quite Billy Idol. I loved that 50s/ early 60s shade to early Punk 2475
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 18/04/2026Several catalogues from Iain Sinclair Books 1980-1990. Street/ Beat: I was a regular 3529
Reposted by Jon SavageRobert Rotifer @robertrotifer.bsky.social · 17/04/2026To promote a truly great book! 051
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Just arrived: Test Pressings of new SF sike comp 66-72 on Caroline True Records - 2xLP available to preorder now carolinetruerecords.com 1322
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Talking with a friend this morning about how great and pertinent this song is: great Lowrey organ, early use of rhythm machine, lyrics inspired by another American mess, Vietnam. (B side of single, Funky Me, is ace too) www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ38...youtube.comTimmy Thomas Why can't we live together (Edição HB 2016)YouTube video by Hélio do Brasil 37815
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 09/04/2026The Sex Pistol's gig in London reviewed by Jon Savage in Sounds 9th, April 1977. @sexpistolsofficial.bsky.social @jonsavage.bsky.social 0294
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 02/04/20262nd, April 1977 Made In Britain images of the New Wave by the Sounds staff including Jonh Ingham, Eve & Giovani Dadomo, Jon Savage and Vivien Goldman. @jonsavage.bsky.social 1358
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Sounds Front Cover featuring Shane MacGowan and images of the New Wave in Sounds 2nd, April 1977, Pic by Ian Dickson. @shanemacgowan.bsky.social @jonsavage.bsky.social 0183
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Very pleased to receive a finished copy of this, the paperback publication of Neil Tennant’s lyrics for the Pet Shop Boys, with my introduction 11039
Reposted by Jon SavagePet Shop Boys @handle.invalid · 26/03/2026📖 @faberbooks.bsky.social today publish the paperback edition of Neil Tennant’s book, “One Hundred Lyrics and a Poem”, with a new introduction by @jonsavage.bsky.social. It is now available in book shops and online stores. 38511
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 20/03/2026#11 on @expectingrain.com - this interview with Irina Shtreis louderthanwar.com/jon-savage-e...louderthanwar.comJon Savage: England's Dreaming. The Sex Pistols and Punk RockThe new edition of England’s Dreaming is out now via Faber & Faber and Rough Trade as part of the bundle including two other pivotal Savage’s books - New edition of England’s Dreaming is out now as pa... 1285
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 18/03/2026And here’s a picture of me wearing another Pollocks Riley print shirt taken by Sheila Rock in Caroline Coon’s place late 1977 1754
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Going through my attic found this great hand printed Bridget Riley shirt, bought from Pollocks Brixton High Road December 1976. Original photo by the great Ida Kar 412410
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 11/03/202611th March, 1978. Elvis Costello's album 'This Years Model' reviewed by Jon Savage. "he lets the outside world in" @jonsavage.bsky.social 1212
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 09/03/2026RIP Country Joe ~ I spent an hour with him once, on the banks of Lake Erie. Nice man www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjFT...youtube.comCountry Joe and the Fish - Section 23 - Monterey Pop Festival - 1967YouTube video by cp03 5603
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Bought OTD in 1969: future classic, all time great pop/ rock album. Tunes, heaviness, concept masked by humour. Faves: the title track, Afterglow, Long Agos, Song of a Baker, Lazy Sunday, Mad John, the Journey 6772
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Announcing new Caroline True on Monorail today monorailmusic.com/product/jon-...monorailmusic.comJon Savage’s SF Sike 1966-72 – Various Artists | Monorail Music 1174
Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 02/03/2026Found a copy of this wonderful album: fast proto acid bears with synth ragas, can’t beat it. 1982 61029
Reposted by Jon SavageSounds Clips @soundsclips.bsky.social · 25/02/2026James Williamson article Part Two by Jon Savage in Sounds 25th, February 1978. Pix by Mick Rock. @jonsavage.bsky.social 1183
