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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hot off the final @bobpetesarah.bsky.social tour, @rockingbob.bsky.social is hitting the road again next month to talk Shadows with some very special guests. Blow the top off your frothy coffee and come join us tr.ee/opxp2AGLtt @richardhawley.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

‘How the Shadows became the world’s most important rock ‘n’ roll band’ ‘The Shadows: The Definitive Story’ by @rockingbob.bsky.social in today’s @thetimes.com @newmodernbooks.bsky.social

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Back to Now! New episode! 🎧 Join @rockingbob.bsky.social as we chat about the final @bobpetesarah.bsky.social tour, his fab @newmodernbooks.bsky.social & revisit the NOW Yearbook volume 1: 1960-62. Available to listen and subscribe at your favourite podcast place now. linktr.ee/poprambler

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Hard to think of any other subject that is more worthy of the sobriquet ‘the book Bob was born to write’. Incredibly proud to publish this exceptional read. ‘The Shadows: The Definitive Story’ The book Bob was born to write @rockingbob.bsky.social @newmodernbooks.bsky.social

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Another fantastic @rnrbook-club.bsky.social night at the Trades in Walthamstow. A fascinating conversation between @graemethomson.bsky.social and James Cook, a Big Night Out wheel and an album playback of the ever confrontational ‘Laughing Stock’ revealing new layers and depths at immersive volume

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

OUT THURSDAY “Thoughtfully told 8/10” @uncutmagazine.bsky.social “Fascinating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” @mojomagazine.bsky.social “Superb!” Vintage Rock “Impressive” The Idler ‘The Shadows: The Definitive Story’ by @rockingbob.bsky.social 24-09-26

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The new Beck album is a solid gold masterpiece

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

35 years ago Saint Etienne were the very coolest thing on the planet. Join Our Club they cooed. And of course we did. But they were still in charge of the guidebook. Since then, we’ve all grown old together. Children. Health scares. Beards. But it is still their club. It will always be their club.

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Lawrence takes over. Mozart Estate supporting Saint Etienne at the Roundhouse

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My second Shads/HBM related project with Bob. We worked on Throw Down A Line together in 2018. We really like teal. @rockingbob.bsky.social

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Book Club @rnrbook-club.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A week tonight. Very few tickets left. @graemethomson.bsky.social on Talk Talk Walthamstow Trades Hall 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993603354... @newmodernbooks.bsky.social @dustyish.bsky.social

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

“Agonising, profound and beautiful, Hankinson has written an unforgettable book about what failure does to men” @willstorr.bsky.social Proofs are now in for this astonishing, idiosyncratic read. Published by New Modern Arcade on 22nd October

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Craig Hamilton @craighamilton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Absolute textbook @accidentalp.bsky.social stuff from Mark Goldbridge here. www.instagram.com/reel/DdI7Uvf...

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A rammed 21Soho last night for Marco’s book launch. Expertly helmed by Alexis Petridis, seen here backstage with Marco and writing partner Jane Savidge A huge thank you to @rnrbook-club.bsky.social for promoting and to everyone who came and celebrated Marco and his magnificent autobiography

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The exquisite new Teenage Fanclub single. Up there with their very best. What a beauty youtu.be/bDv3HdJFT6I?...

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Teenage Fanclub - Be With You Tonight (Official Music Video)

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David Quantick @quantick.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New Modern are always good but in their different ways these are two of the best music books ever.

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Pic 1: ‘Prince Charming’ by Adam & the Ants. The first record I ever bought. Aged 8 Pic 2: ‘20 Golden Greats’ by The Shadows. The record I learnt to play the drums to. Inherited from my Dad. Aged 11 Pic 3&4: New Modern 14 & New Modern 15. The next two books we’re publishing. Aged 53

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“Honest, detailed and full of Pirroni’s mordant humour. One of the funniest, most poignant and remarkable rock autobiographies in a long, long time” Record Collector, @quantick.bsky.social YOUR MONEY OR YOUR LIFE by Marco Pirroni. Out tomorrow

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The musicians who played on Leo Sayer albums from ‘76-‘79 is, frankly, incredible: Lee Ritenour Steve Gadd Jeff & Steve Porcaro Bobby Keys Earl Slick David Paich Larry Carlton Ray Parker Jr Jackson Browne Lindsey Buckingham Andy Fairweather-Low Steve Lukather Steve Cropper Al Kooper Jeff Baxter

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

In support of his forthcoming definitive biography ‘The Shadows’, @rockingbob.bsky.social will be in conversation and signing books at some very special events: Tickets: tr.ee/opxp2AGLtt @waterstones.bsky.social @foylesforbooks.bsky.social @sircliffnews.bsky.social #theshadows #cliff 24-09-26

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Ant Invasion Autumn 2026 Join Marco for some very special In Person events in support of his forthcoming autobiography tr.ee/jDhK2R53Jh @rnrbook-club.bsky.social @roughtrade1976.bsky.social @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Nige has never been more zeitgeist #gta6

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

“If you’re going to be in a band, do it properly - you go on Top of the Pops to sell records and to make a lot of money, have big cars. Don’t fuck about like you’re embarrassed” ‘Your Money or Your Life’ by Marco Pirroni HB Audio E 10th September tr.ee/P2_qxNZ6jC

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A wonderful exploration of just what it takes - and takes out of you - to navigate band life in your middle age. That constant tension between creative potency and restricting nostalgia, between school runs and time on the road. An essential read for fans and non-fans alike

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I like days like this. And a huge personal thank you to publicist extraordinaire @dustyish.bsky.social for making the magic happen

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I went to an all boys school in Reigate so naturally I can absolutely nail Sweet Transvestite at karaoke. Safe travels home Tim Curry.

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

OUT TOMORROW “Brilliant. Truly a great examination of a very rare musical event that makes me cherish what Suede have managed to do all the more” Shaun Keaveny HB 📚 LTD Record Store 📚 🎧 E @suedehq.bsky.social @rodgeglass.bsky.social @theinsatiableones.bsky.social @themildonessuede.bsky.social

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Hard to think of anyone who has been a more compassionate, more consistent force for good than Dolly Parton in recent years. Her name will live on as a musical icon *and* a humanitarian one. What a fitting tribute. #dollyparton

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

SOMETHING TO DO! You know, for kids

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New Teenage Fanclub material is always cause for celebration and an opportunity to remind us that their most achingly beautiful song is a B-Side that is currently not available on streaming platforms youtu.be/tlA_iO3LEEM?...

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Teenage Fanclub-Broken

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Another great Word in Your Ear chat with Mark and David talking to @rockingbob.bsky.social about his forthcoming definitive biography on The Shadows www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ4j... #theshadows #cliff

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The Shadows and the chequered tale of the first British rock’n’roll band

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Good book event etiquette: always try and provide a pulpit for your host

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A very special night at the Union Chapel celebrating the publication of ‘As One: Remaking Suede’ Author @rodgeglass.bsky.social and Mat, Neil and Brett from the band in conversation with Shaun Keaveny A huge thanks to everyone who came And ❤️ to @roughtrade1976.bsky.social @suedehq.bsky.social

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Last chance to grab tickets for tomorrow night’s very special, almost sold out launch event at the @unionchapeluk.bsky.social. Rodge, Brett, Neil and Mat in conversation with Shaun Keaveny

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Marco Pirroni’s ‘Your Money Or Your Life’ is out 10th September. Available in Hardback, E-Book and Audiobook narrated by Marco

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Exemplary work from Wadey. I implore @acerecords.bsky.social to put this into production with immediate effect

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Ian Wade @wadeywade.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This is a very special book

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Out today. Nige’s insightful, kaleidoscopic and, at times, gleefully eccentric deep dive into the musical worlds of Paddy McAloon and Prefab Sprout Let’s change the world with music tr.ee/-BLPqLQ27t @nigetassell.bsky.social

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

OUT NOW ‘Truly Gifted Kids: A Book About a Band Called Prefab Sprout’ by @nigetassell.bsky.social A kaleidoscopic love letter to Paddy McAloon and one of the most unique and genre defying British groups of all time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @mojomagazine.bsky.social tr.ee/-BLPqLQ27t #prefabsprout

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Old man look at my life I’m a lot like……oh, hang on

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

I’ll be talking to @alexlarman.bsky.social and @bowiegod.bsky.social about their brilliant Bowie books at this year’s Stratford Literary Festival in October. Come and join us. Tickets on sale from Friday at 9am www.stratfordliteraryfestival.co.uk/events

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Thursday. Hotter than the proverbial pepper sprout. ‘Truly Gifted Kids: A Book About a Band Called Prefab Sprout’ by @nigetassell.bsky.social is out in two days tr.ee/-BLPqLQ27t

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

There is an alternate timeline where this is the biggest selling single of 1983 and everything is as it should be in the world youtu.be/tLPMcY6KmE8?...

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Nick Heyward - Whistle Down The Wind

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Beautiful finished copies of AS ONE - REMAKING SUEDE by @rodgeglass.bsky.social have arrived. 📸 by Dean Chalkley Design by Paul Palmer Edwards Pre-order it here: tr.ee/EZN3ZGPFkg Last tickets for next weeks very special launch event with the band: tinyurl.com/2v7h2wa3 @suedehq.bsky.social

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Pete Selby @peteselby.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

An absolute pleasure to be working with Nick on his long overdue autobiography. An incredible songwriter, a soul searching memoirist and a lovely bloke. ‘Fantastic Days’ is out in November tr.ee/HlfsLGV7S0

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

***NEW*** ‘FANTASTIC DAYS’ The long awaited autobiography from @nickheyward.com From Smash Hits to Creation Records. From sky scraping highs to debilitating lows. From Haircut One Hundred….and back again. A pop music odyssey forty five years in the making 05-11-26 tr.ee/HlfsLGV7S0

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