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Richard Bowes

@rbmusicwriter.bsky.social
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Writer of music things for Clash & Live4Ever. Done a few books too. ‘Cultural catalyst.’ linktr.ee/richardbowes

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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Johnny Marr delivers the goods yet again. A pleasure to review.
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 16/07/2026
Yard Act – You’re Gonna Need A Little Music: Album Review www.live4ever.uk.com/yard-act-nee...
Artwork for the Yard Act album You’re Gonna Need A Little Music
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Another great review of my ‘Punk Rock Ruined My Life’ memoirs… ‘Not afraid to tackle The Big Questions, he fuses philosophy with science, memoir with textbook, but all through the prism of the importance and the enduring power of pop culture.’ www.live4ever.uk.com/punk-rock-by...
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Punk Rock Ruined My Life by John Robb: Book Review | Live4ever Media
As frontman, journalist, producer and interviewer among many other strands, John Robb has a uniquely broad perspective.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Enjoyed reading then reviewing this wonderful memoir by @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social
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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
"Not afraid to tackle The Big Questions, he fuses philosophy with science, memoir with textbook, but all through the prism of the importance and the enduring power of pop culture." Punk Rock Ruined My Life reviewed on Live4ever: www.live4ever.uk.com/punk-rock-by... @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social
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Punk Rock Ruined My Life by John Robb: Book Review | Live4ever Media
As frontman, journalist, producer and interviewer among many other strands, John Robb has a uniquely broad perspective.
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Thanks Colchester Arts Centre for a great night on my ‘Punk Rock Ruined My Life’ memoirs tour with special guest Lily from The Meffs. Tonight we are in Norwich then London, Brighton, Bristol, Chester tickets and signed books from louderthanwar.com/john-robb-me...
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John Robb memoirs tour May 26 ’Punk Rock Ruined My Life’
John Robb memoirs tour with special guests
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Resident Music @resident-music.com · 11/05/2026
SIGNED BY GARY NUMAN! RICHARD BOWES Gary Numan: A People’s History *Signed* Hardback Preorder: www.resident-music.com/product/bowe... 2 weeks older than Gary Oldman, the synthpop pioneer has had an exceptional career & this tells the whole tale. A must for Numanoids! @garynumanofficial.bsky.social
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 26/03/2026
💿The Clockworks aren’t just sharpening their sound — they’re sharpening their focus,” writes Richard Bowes. The Entertainment lands with cinematic weight and a darker, more deliberate edge. A huge step forward for the Irish four‑piece. Album Review: www.live4ever.uk.com/the-clockwor...
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The Clockworks – The Entertainment: Album Review | Live4ever Media
'The Entertainment' showcases The Clockworks as a band no longer content with surface-level observations.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
The most influential band of the last decade and a half doing what they do best. Live review of @sleafordmods.bsky.social in Bristol last week.
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
PLEASE SHARE Sea Power headline first Louder Than War Live festival with Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, House of All, Evil Blizzard, Immersion and the fast rising new band Mouth Ulcers and many other bands on Sat March 14 in Manchester … all tickets and details here. louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
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Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Celebrate the release of The Mountain by taking a deep dive into (what I think are) Gorillaz best deep cuts. Had a lot of fun doing this.
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Mouth Ulcers at a fast rising dark post punk band and have just been added to our LouderThan War Live festival bill headlined by Sea Power, Pale Blue Eyes, House of All, Evil Blizzard and Immersion louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
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Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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Clash Magazine @clashmusic.com · 02/03/2026
OPINION: Noel Gallagher's BRIT Award proves that impact doesn't necessarily have to be 'new'... "The songs were ready. The country was just realising how much it needed them." www.clashmusic.com/features/noe...
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
A few thoughts on the situation bands find themselves in in 2026, plus a great triple header from Big Special, Gans and Good Health Good Wealth.
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 25/02/2026
"We take #gorillaz – and by proxy Albarn – for granted; the sheer quantity of work, to say nothing of its success rate, is remarkable." 'The Mountain' proves that the run isn't slowing down. Read the full deep dive: | Live4ever Media www.live4ever.uk.com/gorillaz-the...
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Gorillaz - The Mountain: Album Review | Live4ever Media
The new Gorillaz album is Damon Albarn's most detailed and high concept to-date.
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 25/02/2026
Gorillaz – The Mountain: Album Review www.live4ever.uk.com/gorillaz-the...
Artwork for the Gorillaz album The Mountain
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 25/02/2026
Mogwai live at Bristol Beacon: Gig Review www.live4ever.uk.com/mogwai-brist...
Photo of Mogwai headlining BBC Radio 6 Music Festival 2025 (Gary Mather)
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Pale Blue Eyes : The John Robb interview Talk about their upcoming appearance at our Louder Than War Live festival in March 2026, their music and their DIY creativity and their aesthetic and more louderthanwar.com/pale-blue-ey... via @louderthanwar
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Pale Blue Eyes : The John Robb interview
Pale Blue Eyes explain how their spirit of independance has infused their dream pop soundscapes
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Cast continue this purple patch on this fine eighth effort. Full review below.
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 26/01/2026
Dust live at The Exchange, Bristol: Gig Review www.live4ever.uk.com/dust-exchang...
A photo of the band Dust
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Pale Blue Eyes : The John Robb interview about playing the upcoming Louder Than War Live festival, their spirit of independence, and how being DIY helps to create their mesmerising dreamgaze trips. louderthanwar.com/pale-blue-ey... via @louderthanwar
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Pale Blue Eyes : The John Robb interview
Pale Blue Eyes explain how their spirit of independance has infused their dream pop soundscapes
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louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Pale Blue Eyes : The John Robb interview about playing the upcoming Louder Than War Live festival, their spirit of independence, and how being DIY helps to create their mesmerising dreamgaze trips. louderthanwar.com/pale-blue-ey... via @louderthanwar
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Pale Blue Eyes : The John Robb interview
Pale Blue Eyes explain how their spirit of independance has infused their dream pop soundscapes
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 18/01/2026
Upcoming band The DSM IV join Sea Power, Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, House Of All, Evil Blizzard and Immersion at our debut Louder Than War Live festival in Manchester in March - tickets and details here... louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
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Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 13/01/2026
Updated Post: The Molotovs live at Bristol Thekla: Gig Review www.live4ever.uk.com/the-molotovs...
A photo of the band The Molotovs
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 14/01/2026
Sleaford Mods – The Demise Of Planet X: Album Review www.live4ever.uk.com/sleaford-mod...
Artwork for the Sleaford Mods album The Demise of Planet X
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
This is a stellar lineup. See out the winter with some excellent music.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Very excited to say I’ll be taking part in this discussion.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Next week The Beatles release Anthology Part Four. In preparation, I wrote a few words about the impact of the original, 30 years ago. There are fewer things more fun than writing about that band.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
It was a brilliant day at Simple Things Festival on Saturday.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Daniel Avery put on a spectacular show on Friday night. Put together a few words about it.
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Live4ever Media @live4ever.uk · 11/11/2025
Updated Post: Daniel Avery live at Bristol Beacon: Gig Review www.live4ever.uk.com/daniel-avery...
A photo of musician Daniel Avery
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Thoroughly enjoyed chatting to all-round good egg @tim-burgess.bsky.social about the new @thecharlatans.bsky.social album (out tomorrow) and much more.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
‘The walls of Baxter Dury’s house may have been given a lick of paint, but the foundations remain strong.’ Full review below. I enjoyed writing this.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Had a good time chatting to Baxter Dury about this new album, out this Friday.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
@suedehq.bsky.social maintain their magnificent second act. Full review below.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Loved writing this retrospective of Primal Scream’s best album. (That’s a hill I’m prepared to die on)
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
Pleased to say I’m an investor in the latest initiative from @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Own Our Venues. By investing you become part owner of some of the UK’s most iconic venues, as well as helping secure the future of grassroots music. More info: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-ve...
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Own Our Venues 2025
Your chance to invest and help secure the very buildings that host some of the UK's iconic and community-focussed Grassroots Music Venues.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Painfully long Oasis book available via link in bio.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
'Twas a wonderful night on Friday. Wrote some words about it.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Pleased to announce a new series of books, detailing the history of the band in question, from their early days right up to June 2025 through the prism of their music.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Had a wonderful time watching @supergrasshq.bsky.social the other night. A few thoughts below.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Peter Doherty sustains his people patch. Thoroughly enjoyed putting this review together.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
It’s been great watching Billy Nomates develop of the years, and this latest album is a brilliant step forward. Check out the full review.
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Clash Magazine @clashmusic.com · 28/04/2025
blur's 'The Magic Whip' at 10 An album born from friendship and a deep-rooted sense of loyal obligation, it stands as one of the band's most eclectic, surprising LPs. Richard Bowes looks back at this weird, often wonderful, album. www.clashmusic.com/features/blu...
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Aside from the realisation that it's now a decade old, I really enjoyed revisiting this excellent album.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Big thanks to @louderthanwar.bsky.social for this. Read on for more info. Link in bio...you know the drill. louderthanwar.com/new-oasis-bo...
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New Oasis book announced
New Oasis book announced
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
At last! My new book ‘Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis’ is coming out on 5 June 2025. Lots of key interviews from Noel and other band members and key players at each stage of their career Pre order now! linktr.ee/LiveForeverB...
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Live Forever by John Robb | Instagram | Linktree
The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Oasis, 22.05 / Pre-order your copy today👇🏼
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Really pleased to write my first piece for @louderthanwar.bsky.social Yaang are a force of nature.
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
It's a glorious day. Pulp are back and I wrote a few words about it. www.clashmusic.com/reviews/pulp...
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Pulp's 'Spike Island' Is A Pitch Perfect Return | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Now we’re talking. Reunion shows are all well and good (and in the case of Pulp’s 2023 comeback, very good) but nothing can surpass the feeling of hearing
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Richard Bowes @rbmusicwriter.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
There is something bitterly ironic and sadly poetic that Trump, after justifiably earning a reputation as the world's biggest liar in his first term, is now doing exactly what he said he'd do, and no one believed him. And both outcomes were awful.
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