Archive - Tony Fletcher, Wordsmith

Disconnecting and Reengaging

Getting offline and going for a walkabout. I will be back.

Nov 2 •

October 2025

How 14-yr-old Mark Jay's SKUM 'zine immersed him in the '76 UK punk scene

For the Final (UK) Fanzine Podcast, I reconnect with a an influential bandmate from 1979 - after 46 years.

Oct 29 •

"There is no ill in the world can't be cured by dub reggae."

And no better feeling than getting dubbed up yourself.

Oct 26 •

Manchester Modernists 5: How Buzzcocks 78 consolidated pop-punk

A London fan's retroperspective, the final part: "Promises." Plus, a Playlist.

Oct 22 •

Manchester Modernists 4: How Buzzcocks 78 popularised pop-punk

A London fan's retroperspective Part 4: Ever Fallen In Love?

Oct 21 •

Manchester Modernist 3: How Buzzcocks 78 perfected pop-punk

A London fan's subjective retroperspective, part 3.

Oct 20 •

Manchester Modernists 2: How Buzzcocks 78 honed pop-punk

A London fan's subjective retroperspective, part 2. "I Don't Mind."

Oct 19 •

Manchester Modernists 1: How Buzzcocks '78 invented pop-punk.

A London fan's subjective retroperspective, part 1.

Oct 18 •

Johnny Marr: "We were called 'Irish pigs' quite a lot."

Part two of my mammoth two-day interview with The Smiths' founding member.

Oct 15 •

From my Johnny Marr interview archive: Manchester, The Early Years

"People like us were balls of energy and it’s a great thing if it’s in you."

Oct 12 •

Keeping The Faith: Crossed Channels Goes Northern Soul

Episode 21 of our podcast examines the legendary British dance movement and the American soul music that inspired it

Oct 9 •

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But (You Find Out) Life Isn't Like That, Is It?

A provocative and FUN! new book by Chumbawamba's Boff Whalley celebrates Stories of Disruption and Digression.

Oct 5 •

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