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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 4h

A lunchtime episode of Kenny Everett with the most new wave Bryan Ferry ever. And an eagle.

Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A great excerpt in yesterday’s Times from @rockingbob.bsky.social book. The new episode of the Back to Now podcast welcomes Bob too, and we chat Shadows, Saint Etienne and the Sixties. Suitable Sunday listening. 🎧 linktr.ee/poprambler

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new modern books @newmodernbooks.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thanks to Iain for an insightful and entertaining chat with Bob, talking Shadows, Saint Etienne, the early Sixties and much more

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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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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Back to Now podcast! New episode! 🎧 Join guest @rockingbob.bsky.social as we chat about the final @bobpetesarah.bsky.social tour, his @newmodernbooks.bsky.social on The Shadows and revisit the start of modern pop in the NOW Yearbook volume 1: 1960-62. At your podcast place from Friday.

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Back to Now is going back even further. 📻 Stay tuned for a special episode and a very special guest. #backtonow #nowmusic

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

38 years ago, 21 Sept 1987, probably the first specific multi-artist 80s retrospective compilation. And the 80s weren’t even over yet. Very early this year, i was invited to talk about this record on @poprambler.bsky.social’s ace #BackToNOW podcast. Link!: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...

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NOW Smash Hits of the 80s: Justin Lewis

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

@bobpetesarah.bsky.social thank you for a stunning, emotional night at the Barras. X

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Good luck to Back to Now alumnus Josh Widdicombe as he starts his Strictly presenting journey tonight. Any mention of your favourite compilation NOW23 will raise a cheer in our house! Listen to Josh’s episode via link here: linktr.ee/poprambler

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Tonight’s #TOTP 85, brought to you by the number 2. Yes, really.

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Released today! The latest NOW Vault album continues to be the breakout (pun intended) release of the brand. Comprehensive 4 CD with @motorcitymick.bsky.social sleevenotes + the curated vinyl - a lesson in track sequencing across six sides. 🤩 ❓Could 1986 be the best Vault yet?❓ #1986 #nowmusic

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Really looking forward to this one! Saturday afternoon Slade chat with Daryl and I at @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social - cum on and join us!

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Louder Than Words Festival @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What a treat! Join JAMES BRIGGS with @poprambler.bsky.social talking all about his epic adventure 'From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads' - A Bowie Odyssey & a cycle trail with a difference! @iconbooks Sat 14 Nov, 6pm @innsideuk Manchester All tickets & info: tinyurl.com/yabz67tv

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What good are notebooks? @whatgoodrnotebooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is an absolutely tremendously tremendous episode, it really is

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I’ve gone on record saying that The KLF are the greatest band of the 90s. Said it again. #totp

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

So much love for Fascinating Rhythm and William Orbit. And rightly so, what a track. #totp

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Hue and Cry. Plaster of Paris KLAXXON! #totp

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Pseudo Echo looking like they’ve just arrived from the battle of the bands at the local youth club. However HITS7 KLAXXON! #totp

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Waiting for #totp ? 🎧 Head across to your favourite variously compiled podcast Back to Now! New episode out now with guest Sanjeev Kohli and it’s 1985! linktr.ee/poprambler

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The latest album in the wonderful ERA series is out today. A fascinating period when pop reclaimed its crown. Many of these tracks appearing on vinyl for the first time - expertly curated across six sides of vinyl. Sleevenotes by @motorcitymick.bsky.social an essential addition to the series.

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Your weekend pop podcast listen! 🎧 The new episode of Back to Now revisits NOW6 and 1985 with special guest Sanjeev Kohli. Subscribe and listen via the link below or at you podcast place of choice now! linktr.ee/poprambler

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Back to Now! New Episode! 🎧 Available to stream and listen from today, join actor and writer Sanjeev Kohli as we revisit the hits and memories of 1985 and NOW6! Links to all platforms and podcast places here: linktr.ee/poprambler

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

Get ready for the new episode of the Back to Now podcast with guest Sanjeev Kohli. Listen to the full NOW6 album at linktr.ee/poprambler Subscribe and listen to the new episode from 10/09/26 at your podcast place of choice! 🎧

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

I can confidently say that the variously compiled world of pop will be sartorially dressed and suitably well refreshed this season thanks to these fabulous items from thepopkids.com ⭐️ Huge shout to the wonderful Niall- I’ve never been so well branded!

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

TOMORROW! Back to Now, new episode! Join writer and comedian Sanjeev Kohli as we revisit NOW6! ✅Tina Turner’s middle eights! ✅Feargal Sharkey’s amazing hair! ✅ Geoff Capes on Saturday Superstore! ✅ Baltimora inspired knitwear! All of this & more, at all podcast places linktr.ee/poprambler

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who has tuned in to the latest Back to Now. ❤️ As well as digging into NOW24 we chatted about Ray’s new album ‘Prelude’. Streaming now or on beautiful blue vinyl at www.rayharrismusic.net If you enjoyed this episode, please drop a comment on @applepodcasts or @spotifyuk. 🙌🏻

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ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK @theelectricityclub.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

44 years on, ‘Party Fears Two’ still sounds astonishing… when and how did you first hear it? 🎶 m.youtube.com/watch?v=rpY2...

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Associates - Party Fears Two - Original Music Video Version

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Summer 86 was a breathtakingly exciting time in retrospect for a 13 year old pop fan.

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

From an indie podcast maker, a huge thank you to listeners for joining us and celebrating the variously compiled world of pop. And it’s always fab to be in any charts! 🤩 #backtonow #applepodcasts

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

How fabulous are these? 🤩 Ignore the model and wonder at these T-shirt designs. The look of autumn ‘26 delivered to your door. Hurrah! Head over to thepopkids.com for all of your pop culture merch requirements, lovingly curated by Back to Now alumnus Niall McMurray.

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Back to Now! New Episode! 🎧 Join musician www.rayharrismusic.net as he shares his memories of 1993, cherry picks tracks from NOW24 and talks about his new album ‘Prelude’. Subscribe and download at your favourite podcast place of choice NOW! linktr.ee/poprambler

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

An iconic artist who brought sunshine and joy to the world. Rest in peace Dolly Parton. X

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Ready to record another new episode. 🎧 #backtonow

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

My youngest has just called this track Hi Penelope and I’m happy with that from now on. #totp

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A reminder that Nick Heyward is, as well as being a pop treasure, a thoroughly fabulous guy. #totp

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Get ready for tonight’s #totp with some fab episodes of Back to Now! Variously compiled hits & memories from 1982 & 1987 with guests @suecharles.bsky.social @wadeywade.bsky.social and @theelectricityclub.bsky.social Listen & subscribe at your podcast place of choice or here: linktr.ee/poprambler

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Happy birthday Tracy Tracy from @theprimitives.bsky.social - here are some of your variously compiled highlights. Do listeners to Back to Now recognise the original 80s compilations featured here?

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

A new season on the way for the @scottishpodawards.bsky.social nominated Back to Now podcast. Variously compiled pop celebrated with a range of fabulous guests. Available to download, listen and subscribe at your favourite podcast place. linktr.ee/poprambler

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Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Join me and @poprambler.bsky.social for a chat about 1986's baffling attempt to more or less force the ultimate 'summer' compilation into existence, Now - The Summer Album! timworthington.org/2024/08/19/b...

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Back To Now: Now – The Summer Album

A chat about 1986’s frankly baffling attempt at fashioning the ultimate ‘summer’ compilation, Now – The Summer Album.

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Going high end tech-based eclipse viewer this time around.

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Your heatwave/eclipse podcast listening! 🎧 🌞1976 with Alexis Petridis & @wadeywade.bsky.social 🌞1999 eclipse & Alice Deejay 🌞 1986 and the original summer album with @outonbluesix.bsky.social Available (along with your favourite ice lolly and viewing glasses) now! linktr.ee/poprambler

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Dorian Lynskey @dorianlynskey.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Made a 2005 playlist. Quite a good year, especially on the pop front open.spotify.com/playlist/0ma...

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Iain McDermott @poprambler.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The latest NOW yearbook extra is out today! Any compilation that moves from Britney to David Sylvian via Suede & Thunderbugs(!) is worth your attention. And don’t forget the recent 1999 episode of Back to Now with Rob Johnson - plenty of 1999 pop chat from these tracks! linktr.ee/poprambler

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