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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 1d

New book celebrates the legendary Cargo/Suite 16 studios (the number one post punk studio with Joy Division, Gang Of Four, ACR and then Stone Roses and I used for the Membranes and loads of producing) and Rochdale music culture louderthanwar.com/new-book-cel... via @louderthanwar

New book celebrates the legendary Cargo/Suite 16 studios and Rochdale music culture

LEGENDS REBORN – ROCHDALE CELEBRATES ITS MUSICAL HISTORY and Cargo studios

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Adam @hby14.bsky.social · 1d

In less than an hour's time, tune your mouseclick to s2.radio.co/sab795a38d/l... for tonight's #TABS on @louderthanwar.bsky.social Radio, with tracks from Maquina, Neti-Neti, Melys, and many more!

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The Dirt: Monkeypunch Album Celebration, Night n Day, Manchester- Live Review louderthanwar.com/the-dirt-mon... @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social

The Dirt: Monkeypunch Album Celebration

A week after being blasted in The Peer Hat by the wonderful TV Face I'm back to see my old friends The Dirt return to one of their favourite

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 1d

The Boomtown Rats: Symphony Hall, Birmingham - Live Review ‘Saint Bob and his Irish upstarts strut back into Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of the good, the rat and the ugly’ louderthanwar.com/the-boomtown... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social

The Boomtown Rats: Symphony Hall, Birmingham - Live Review

Bob Geldof and his Boomtown Rats chew through their old classics with fresh magnetism and new wave energy. Sam Lambeth reviews.

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 1d

On Oct 31st I'll be in Listowel in Ireland with Richard Jobson (Skids) where we will be talking about our punk rock lives...last few tickets here... mikethepies.com/gigs/an-even...

An Evening Of Spoken Word With John Robb - Mike the Pies

Delighted to announce the debut of An Evening Of Spoken Word With John Robb with a Special live interview with Richard Jobson (The Skids) at Mike the Pies on Friday, 31st October 2025. A night you don...

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 1d

Last 11 tickets for Jon Mclure (Reverend and the Makers) in conversation with John Robb at Louder Than Words music and books festival on Friday, November 14.
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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 1d

SUNN O))) sign to Sub Pop and announce a new 12" EP louderthanwar.com/sunn-o-sign-... via @louderthanwar

SUNN O))) sign to Sub Pop and announce a new 12" EP

SUNN O))) sign to Sub Pop and announce new 12" EP Legendary label Sub Pop have announced the signing of underground music powerhouse SUNN O))) for the SUNN O))) sign to Sub Pop and announce a new 12" ...

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 1d

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October Pre-Order Offer | Waterstones

Discover our full range of books, gifts, toys, stationery and audiobooks at Waterstones.com. Click & Collect within 2 hours or buy online with Free UK Delivery on Orders Over £25.

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 1d

New book celebrates the legendary Cargo/Suite 16 studios (the number one post punk studio with Joy Division, Gang Of Four, ACR and then Stone Roses and I used for the Membranes and loads of producing) and Rochdale music culture louderthanwar.com/new-book-cel... via @louderthanwar

New book celebrates the legendary Cargo/Suite 16 studios and Rochdale music culture

LEGENDS REBORN – ROCHDALE CELEBRATES ITS MUSICAL HISTORY and Cargo studios

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 6d

Edwyn Collins : Manchester Albert Hall: Live review 'the masterful songwriter held the audience in the palm of his hands and every song that he announced was greeted like a much loved old friend with a heartwarming joy' louderthanwar.com/edwyn-collin... via @louderthanwar @edwyncollins.bsky.social

Edwyn Collins Tonight is, of course, a celebration.

Tonight is, of course, a celebration.

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 1d

Phil Manzanera : The John Robb interview
The legendary Roxy Music guitar player on his current project with Andy Mackay and Paul Thompson, the Roxy Music days and how they created their stunning sound and his unique approach to guitar playing. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8ly...

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Edge Street Live @edgestreetlive.bsky.social · 2d

🔥🚨🦇 JUST ANNOUNCED: JOHN ROBB IS BACK ON TOUR IN 2026 🦇🚨🔥

Best-selling author, music writer, musician and all round Manchester punk icon @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social will be heading out on tour in 2026 in support of his new memoir "Punk Rock Ruined My Life" 📖

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louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · 2d

Idlewild Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton – Live Review @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social #idlewild

"With a critically acclaimed new album behind them, the Edinburgh legends bring their jagged, uplifting anthems to Wolverhampton. "

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Idlewild: Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton - Live Review

With a high-charting, critically acclaimed new album behind them, Idlewild return to Wolverhampton with an energetic set.

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 2d

Jon Savage : the John Robb interview Jon talks about his new compilation album 'Jon Savage’s 1986 – 1990: Rollin’ Under The Melody' chronicling the wildly diverse and inventive musical subcultures from 1965 to 1990. www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC-E...

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Budgie : The John Robb interview
Former Banshees drummer on his memoirs, his punk rock life and bands and Siouxsie, The Slits and post punk adventures louderthanwar.com/budgie/ via @louderthanwar

Budgie : The John Robb interview on his recent memoirs and life with Siouxsie and her Banshees

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louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · 3d

@breakuphaircut.bsky.social return with I’m Okay (I Lied), their second slice of new music since their acclaimed debut album, 2022’s Punk Dancing for Self Defence

@iainkey.bsky.social reviews

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Breakup Haircut: I’m Okay (I Lied) – Single Review

Breakup Haircut return I’m Okay (I Lied), their second slice of new music since their debut album, 2022’s Punk Dancing for Self Defence

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Manchester University Press @manchesterup.bsky.social · 3d

From a history of goth to Egyptian mummies, and the science behind that eerie feeling that we aren’t alone, shop our Spooky Season reading list w 25% OFF books by @cerihoulbrook.bsky.social & @odavies9.bsky.social, @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social & more: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/blog/2025/10...

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 3d

The Wedding Present : Manchester Ritz : Live Review
'The Wedding Present still celebrate the thrill of the form with an emotional intelligence and guitars set to machine gun velocity'
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The Wedding Present still celebrate the thrill of the for

Perhaps the classic indie band the Wedding Present still celebrate the thrill of the form

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 3d

The Wedding Present : Manchester Ritz : Live Review
'The Wedding Present still celebrate the thrill of the form with an emotional intelligence and guitars set to machine gun velocity'
louderthanwar.com/the-wedding-... via @louderthanwar

The Wedding Present still celebrate the thrill of the for

Perhaps the classic indie band the Wedding Present still celebrate the thrill of the form

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louderthanwar.com @louderthanwar.bsky.social · 3d

New Conflict EP The Collusion Exclusion on 10" vinyl featuring remixes by Youth and Sid Truelove louderthanwar.com/new-conflict... @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social

New Conflict EP The Collusion Exclusion on 10" vinyl featuring remixes by Youth and Sid Truelove

New Conflict EP The Collusion Exclusion on 10" vinyl featuring remixes by Youth (Killing Joke) and Sid Truelove (Rubella Ballet) June brought the very sad

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 3d

LISTEN! Blurt post brilliant new single 'The Meccano Giraffe'
Decades in and band release their best free jazz post punk no wave skronk utterly unique groove...!
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Blurt post new single - it could be their best yet

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The Black Dog @theblackdog.bsky.social · 3d

This is a good listen, one of the best drummers, so original.

John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 3d

Budgie : The John Robb interview
Former Banshees drummer on his memoirs, his punk rock life and bands and Siouxsie, The Slits and post punk adventures louderthanwar.com/budgie/ via @louderthanwar

Budgie : The John Robb interview on his recent memoirs and life with Siouxsie and her Banshees

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 3d

great drummer - book is good as well

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 3d

couldn't fit everything in but they are in depth in the interview

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John Robb official @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social · 3d

thanks vegan buddy!

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