Reposted by Martin KoernerBob Stanley @rockingbob.bsky.social · 29/09/2026I’m taking my book on The Shadows on tour, talking about the group’s unique magic with esteemed fans. Why not pop along? A signed copy makes the perfect Xmas present for someone you love. Oct 12, Foyles London, with Warren Bennett and Travis Elborough, 7pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-shadow...eventbrite.co.ukTHE SHADOWS: Bob Stanley, Warren Bennett and Travis ElboroughCritically acclaimed pop-culture historian Bob Stanley for his new biography The Shadows, with Warren Bennett and Travis Elborough. 3144
Reposted by Martin KoernerJonn Elledge @jonnelledge.bsky.social · 20/08/2026I am very pleased with my book indeed. 811913
Reposted by Martin KoernerWHAT A FUCKING RECORD @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social · 25/09/202631 113523
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Been meaning to say on here how much I loved the new AK Blakemore. She’s one of the best prose stylists around I think. But it’s also a terrific story. 020
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Nah, this was tennis and was the first time I’d played in years. Warmed up insufficiently. 010
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Did this. A couple of days taking it very easy, may want crutches, then a week of slowly dragging yourself about and another of slight pain. Not too bad all in. 110
Reposted by Martin KoernerItIsStevenRhodes @400footghost.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Absolutely fascinating to think that every single one of us is descended from either Fred & Wilma Flinstone or Barney & Betty Rubble. 1124164
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I have done my duty with Tidal and I can tell you it’s is a lovely, sunny tune, albeit the kind that Partridge can knock off in his sleep (and quite possibly did) 010
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Have you heard his new Andy Partridge-composed song yet? Any good? 100
Reposted by Martin KoernerDarren Hayman @darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · 05/09/2026The latest weekly update to the Darren Hayman / Hefner YouTube channel is a cover of Paul McCartney’s “No More Lonely Nights.” Originally recorded in 2013 as a rehearsal for the Fortuna Pop! covers party. youtu.be/ctnUFJgGwX4?...youtu.be"No More Lonely Nights" (Paul McCartney) covered by Darren Hayman (Hefner)YouTube video by Darren Hayman / Hefner 0287
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Assume you enjoyed the Kavenna? Not read it yet but looks ace. 110
Reposted by Martin KoernerJoel Morris @gralefrit.bsky.social · 29/08/2026You’d think retaining the rights to Thunderball would be an open goal for fixing the dullest Bond movie, showing Eon how it’s done. But they decided to honour the original by being slightly less interesting than mouthwash. 4201
Reposted by Martin Koernertrouteyes @trouteyes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Take or leave us, only please believe us We ain't never gonna wear respectacles 1222
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Black Bag is a lot of fun so far. Strong paragraph here. 020
Reposted by Martin KoernerGraeme Swanson @swansonian.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Tim Curry should also be remembered for featuring in the best between takes photo of an actor in recorded history. 50107402684
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026By goodness this is terrific so far. Bleakly hilarious/hilariously bleak. 030
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Oh, was he good? Feel like he never quite gets his dues. 100
Reposted by Martin KoernerIvan @navi226.bsky.social · 24/08/2026"Complete this album title, All Things Must..." "Pass" Correct 4163
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 23/08/2026(He/they didnt write Tainted Love by the way- wonderful though their version is- it’s a 1960s track originally sung by Gloria Jones) 111
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Haven’t smiled so widely and so consistently for a long while. 010
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. www.theguardian.com/film/2026/au...theguardian.comBeatles film recreates iconic Abbey Road album coverSocial media footage this weekend revealed the cast of Sam Mendes’ four-film band biopic on the zebra crossing near the studio, posing for the famous image 020
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Assume you’ll all be buying this then? (never has a singer less deserved a dedicated lyrics book) 000
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Likewise! We should drinks next time! And do let me know what you think of GG! x 230
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Luckily I was there last week and it was as water-filled and as beautiful as ever. 110
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026George Constanza’s take-down suddenly doesn’t seem so far-fetched, now does it? 010
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Come escape the blistering heat in our fully air-conditioned events space as we discuss one of the books of the year (but which year? 2026? 1978? Both?) 020
Reposted by Martin KoernerBacklisted Podcast @backlisted.bsky.social · 13/08/2026If you are in London this evening, with a hankering for literary chat and air-conditioning, proceed to Foyles, where you will find both, plus @regretteruane.bsky.social @amykey.bsky.social @koernputer.bsky.social and Joan Barfoot herself (on the phone) discussing Gaining Ground. 0215
Reposted by Martin KoernerMꙬse Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 12/08/2026If you enjoyed this eclipse, you should pop the date of the next one in your colander. 25981199
Reposted by Martin Koerner🍺Donald Clarke 🎥 @donaldclarke.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Like a number of other people on the social, I’ve just finished Penguin’s new edition of John Cowper Powys’s A GLASTONBURY ROMANCE. Quite something to connect so forcefully with a sensibility utterly at odds with the everyday contemporary. Deranged. Quite brilliant. 1173
Reposted by Martin KoernerRose Ruane @regretteruane.bsky.social · 11/08/2026This Thursday if you would like to join us 73416
Reposted by Martin KoernerNewham Bookshop @newhambookshop.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Please read and share widely. 4113113
Reposted by Martin KoernerBUCKERS @deathofbuckley.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Is it so they can stand up under the weight of constant scrutiny from people who should mind their own fucking business? x 31638106
Reposted by Martin KoernerSteven C @stevenc63.bsky.social · 08/08/2026The inestimable Jeremy Dylan has invited me back on to ‘My Favourite Album’ next week to talk about the best album of 2026 by a 60s heritage act. As a teaser you might listen to this: podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/my-favorite-album-with-jeremy-dylan/id794200252?i=1000763153658podcasts.apple.com461. Paul McCartney's 21st Century with Steven CockcroftPodcast Episode · My Favorite Album with Jeremy Dylan · 22 April · 1hr 26min 2207
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Sorry man. Shit behaviour. No mention of you or your tenure/input in the announcement of the new series either. Assholes. 070
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026My friend Julie, as she opened the door, was holding some material in her hand and I asked what it was and she innocently replied “It’s curtains for the guy next door”. Just perfect. 050
Martin Koerner @koernputer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026I’ve just remembered the funniest piece of serendipity ever: when at university we borrowed a camcorder and called for a friend, and made as if it were a film noir moccumentary (talking like Edward G Robinson etc). 120
