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Martin Aston

@martinaston.bsky.social
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London SE15. Writes about music but also subjects lacking tune/beat. Books too: this century, 4AD Records biography Facing The Other Way and LGBTQ+ history Breaking Down The Walls Of Heartache: How Music Came Out.

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Silent Radio @silentradio.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
"While it is an essential read for 4AD fans, it should also appeal to anyone interested in music of that era and the intersection between creativity and commerce." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews Facing The Other Way by @martinaston.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/03/23/book-r...
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BOOK REVIEW: MARTIN ASTON – FACING THE OTHER WAY: THE STORY OF 4AD
This might seem blasphemous appearing on a Manchester-based website but I would argue that 4AD was the most important record label to emerge in the post-punk era, eclipsing even Factory Records. Altho...
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brendasnub.bsky.social @brendasnub.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Hi Steven Thanks for liking SNUB TV. Keep an eye out for the real thing in 2026. As the SNUB TV rights holders we plan to upload the broadcast quality series this year...
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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
RIP David Thomas. One of music's true characters and innovators - he made post-punk before punk even happened ▶️ youtu.be/JkD70ScfeHo
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Severance Updates 🌐 @severedup.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
#TheOffice but it's #Severance youtu.be/3r0jLXNI-lc?...
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The Office but it’s Severance
YouTube video by Little White Lies
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Martin Aston @martinaston.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
A good way to launch my Bluesky.. recently updated, bound to cause arguments, but inspire some to deep-dive in - www.mojo4music.com/articles/the...
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David Bowie’s 100 Greatest Songs
MOJO’s expert Dame-ologists select David Bowie's greatest ever tracks. 100. Let Me Sleep Beside You. 99. Bring Me The Disco King 98. Move On
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