Archive - Tony Fletcher, Wordsmith

This is not a post...

...Just an update.

7 hrs ago •

Kingston 76. (And 2025.)

A new novel by former Mercury Rev member Adam Snyder hits all the right notes.

Jan 26 •

Keep Your Eye on the Donut...

And other words of wisdom from David Lynch, Ivor Cutler, Yip Harburg, Shugen Roshi and more. Plus: Vodka Sauce.

Jan 23 •

"Keith stripped off all his clothes and ran off into the crowd of schoolgirls"

Dave Edmunds on making "Stardust" with Keith Moon as his running pal.

Jan 19

Sleepwalker: The Kinks' Hidden Gem

Episode 13 of the CROSSED CHANNELS podcast takes on the legendary UK band's underappreciated 1977 album

Jan 16 •

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Talking About The Who

A new podcast features yours truly, discussing that Dear Boy, Keith Moon.

Jan 15 •

Why Chappell Roan is an era-defining pop star

A writer-fanboy deep dive into our possible new Madonna

Jan 12 •

The Buskers' Song: Down On The Corner

A new book by Cary Baker gives the artful history of street singing its due

Jan 9 •

From Seoul to Dublin, Melbourne to Brighton, my fave music of 2024 was fun, feisty and female-fronted

Jan 5 •

Can We Ever Have Too Much Good Music?

No. Not if my 2024 was anything to go by.

Jan 1 •

December 2024

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