Peter Ormerod
@bowiegod.bsky.social
Author of David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God, out on January 15 2026 and published by Bloomsbury. Also entertainments editor for NationalWorld. Also a bit too keen on porridge, toast, Swindon, Noel Edmonds etc
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Peter Ormerod
@bowiegod.bsky.social
· Oct 14
Pretty thrilled to announce that my book will be published on January 15! It's called David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God. It’s published by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social and tells the story of Bowie's spiritual explorations - and why they were fundamental to his work
Americans and insomniacs in Britain and Europe: you can hear me being interviewed by the excellent @johnfugelsang.bsky.social about my book tonight at 9.20pm EST (that's 2.20am GMT) on SiriusXM Progress 127. It'll be on his podcast tomorrow too. Worth listening to for him as much as me
December 16, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Americans and insomniacs in Britain and Europe: you can hear me being interviewed by the excellent @johnfugelsang.bsky.social about my book tonight at 9.20pm EST (that's 2.20am GMT) on SiriusXM Progress 127. It'll be on his podcast tomorrow too. Worth listening to for him as much as me
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If Kate Bush was featured in your Wrapped, dive into @leahkardos.bsky.social sharp insight of “Hounds of Love” in this 33 1/3 book.
🎧📚 https://bit.ly/4pm6rwI
#MusicSky @3313books.bsky.social @bloomsburymus.bsky.social
🎧📚 https://bit.ly/4pm6rwI
#MusicSky @3313books.bsky.social @bloomsburymus.bsky.social
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If Kate Bush was featured in your Wrapped, dive into @leahkardos.bsky.social sharp insight of “Hounds of Love” in this 33 1/3 book.
🎧📚 https://bit.ly/4pm6rwI
#MusicSky @3313books.bsky.social @bloomsburymus.bsky.social
🎧📚 https://bit.ly/4pm6rwI
#MusicSky @3313books.bsky.social @bloomsburymus.bsky.social
Lazarus was one of Bowie's most extraordinary and important works. I've done my best to do justice to it in my book, thanks in large part to a wonderful conversation I had with Ivo van Hove. Bowie's last appearance came on the night his dream became reality; that's quite something.
LAZARUS OPENED TEN YEARS AGO TODAY
“By the time I got to New York...”
Public performances of Lazarus began ten years ago this evening at New York Theatre Workshop.
David Bowie attended the opening night, and it was to be his final public appearance.
#Lazarus10
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“By the time I got to New York...”
Public performances of Lazarus began ten years ago this evening at New York Theatre Workshop.
David Bowie attended the opening night, and it was to be his final public appearance.
#Lazarus10
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December 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Lazarus was one of Bowie's most extraordinary and important works. I've done my best to do justice to it in my book, thanks in large part to a wonderful conversation I had with Ivo van Hove. Bowie's last appearance came on the night his dream became reality; that's quite something.
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Boom! Check out an Albumtoalbum episodes for some Bowie this weekend.
Relax in style with:
Nicholas Pegg? Or Adam Buxton? Reeves Gabrels? Leah Kardos? Carlos! Quantick D? Charlotte Hatherley? Tim Palmer? Gail Ann Dorsey? Mark Reeder? Mike Garson? & many more
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Relax in style with:
Nicholas Pegg? Or Adam Buxton? Reeves Gabrels? Leah Kardos? Carlos! Quantick D? Charlotte Hatherley? Tim Palmer? Gail Ann Dorsey? Mark Reeder? Mike Garson? & many more
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
December 6, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Boom! Check out an Albumtoalbum episodes for some Bowie this weekend.
Relax in style with:
Nicholas Pegg? Or Adam Buxton? Reeves Gabrels? Leah Kardos? Carlos! Quantick D? Charlotte Hatherley? Tim Palmer? Gail Ann Dorsey? Mark Reeder? Mike Garson? & many more
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
Relax in style with:
Nicholas Pegg? Or Adam Buxton? Reeves Gabrels? Leah Kardos? Carlos! Quantick D? Charlotte Hatherley? Tim Palmer? Gail Ann Dorsey? Mark Reeder? Mike Garson? & many more
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
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One of *my* favorite Bowie/Gabrels songs too. 😎 Thanks for listening.
#Top31DavidBowie
#BowieForever
28/31 (ranked)
🎵 Thru' These Architects Eyes
A 1. Outside's highlight.
Written by Bowie and @reevesgabrels.bsky.social.
A guest role for @armstrongk.bsky.social on guitar and supposedly Neil Conti on drums.
Groovy.
It's difficult you see.
youtu.be/dB7Tg3-r88w?...
#BowieForever
28/31 (ranked)
🎵 Thru' These Architects Eyes
A 1. Outside's highlight.
Written by Bowie and @reevesgabrels.bsky.social.
A guest role for @armstrongk.bsky.social on guitar and supposedly Neil Conti on drums.
Groovy.
It's difficult you see.
youtu.be/dB7Tg3-r88w?...
Thru' These Architects Eyes
YouTube video by David Bowie - Topic
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
One of *my* favorite Bowie/Gabrels songs too. 😎 Thanks for listening.
I probably enjoyed writing about The Next Day more than any other Bowie album. A few of those bloat tracks turn out to be pretty fascinating, and there's vastly more to the album than is immediately apparent. But this opinion is also true
The Next Day is Bowie's greatest missed opportunity. There's a stunning 10 track album in there, but those few extra bloat tracks just bring it down.
November 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I probably enjoyed writing about The Next Day more than any other Bowie album. A few of those bloat tracks turn out to be pretty fascinating, and there's vastly more to the album than is immediately apparent. But this opinion is also true
One of those moments when social media justifies its existence. Had no idea this was out there
This excellent article lead me to discover Wire's amazing Rockpalast performance. So giving credit where due
youtu.be/AhtYeJXNNbU?...
youtu.be/AhtYeJXNNbU?...
November 29, 2025 at 2:08 PM
One of those moments when social media justifies its existence. Had no idea this was out there
I'd love to read a piece about what people thought of the Beatles in the 70s/80s/early 90s. Seem to remember a lot of people not being very interested in them really - they seem much bigger now than they were then
Good morning! I took the opportunity of the BEATLES ANTHOLOGY's streaming debut to write about THE COMPLEAT BEATLES, the (imho) far superior Fab Four doc, and why, because of the ANTHOLOGY, it's so hard to see.
Gift link, no paywall: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/m...
Gift link, no paywall: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/28/m...
The Great Beatles Documentary That’s Nearly Impossible to See (Legally)
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I'd love to read a piece about what people thought of the Beatles in the 70s/80s/early 90s. Seem to remember a lot of people not being very interested in them really - they seem much bigger now than they were then
This looks great - what a line-up
I’m delighted and honoured to be a part of this event at @britishlibrary.bsky.social on Saturday 17th January. A day dedicated to David Bowie, with live music and very special guests. I’ll be in conversation with David’s producer and friend, the legendary Tony Visconti.
events.bl.uk/events/david...
events.bl.uk/events/david...
David Bowie in Time | British Library
Ten years after the death of David Bowie this landmark gathering of writers, filmmakers, musicians, artists and critics reflects on key points in his creat
events.bl.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:56 AM
This looks great - what a line-up
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A decade now. I remember thinking, when I first heard the "something happened..." section kick in, "wow, he's really back."
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 PM
A decade now. I remember thinking, when I first heard the "something happened..." section kick in, "wow, he's really back."
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So much great journalism is this. Pauline Kael never made a film, Lester Bangs never picked up a guitar. It's just endless enthusiasm.
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
So much great journalism is this. Pauline Kael never made a film, Lester Bangs never picked up a guitar. It's just endless enthusiasm.
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Beautiful piece by @TimAdamsWrites on the brilliant Observer journalist Rachel Cooke who could write wonderfully about anything, has died tragically young and will be hugely, hugely missed by so many people.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Remembering Rachel Cooke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Beautiful piece by @TimAdamsWrites on the brilliant Observer journalist Rachel Cooke who could write wonderfully about anything, has died tragically young and will be hugely, hugely missed by so many people.
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Just the sheer fun of reading Crying of Lot 49 for the first time at 19; the realization that you can go anywhere you'd like in a novel
November 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Just the sheer fun of reading Crying of Lot 49 for the first time at 19; the realization that you can go anywhere you'd like in a novel
Found David Bowie's bookplate among his various notes etc and it's pretty fine
November 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Found David Bowie's bookplate among his various notes etc and it's pretty fine
Blimey, just had my first review, and it's in Publishers Weekly, which is about as respected as it gets, and it is fair to say I'm pleased with it
www.publishersweekly.com/9781399422826
www.publishersweekly.com/9781399422826
David Bowie and the Search for Life, Death and God by Peter Ormerod
Arts journalist Ormerod debuts with a transfixing look at David Bowie’s life through a spiritual lens. Born in 1947, Bowie grew ...
www.publishersweekly.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Blimey, just had my first review, and it's in Publishers Weekly, which is about as respected as it gets, and it is fair to say I'm pleased with it
www.publishersweekly.com/9781399422826
www.publishersweekly.com/9781399422826
The right night to watch this, the greatest magic show ever broadcast in Britain
youtu.be/q5R0YfIbv9o?...
youtu.be/q5R0YfIbv9o?...
Paul Daniels: Live at Halloween with guest magician Eugene Burger - 1987
YouTube video by MagicWeek
youtu.be
October 31, 2025 at 6:45 PM
The right night to watch this, the greatest magic show ever broadcast in Britain
youtu.be/q5R0YfIbv9o?...
youtu.be/q5R0YfIbv9o?...
I get to write about shows in Aylesbury every week. It still punches above its weight, and the Friars name lives on (obviously v significant to Bowie too). These places deserve our support
a good night to see a show in Aylesbury (Friars Club flyer, 30 June 1979)
October 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
I get to write about shows in Aylesbury every week. It still punches above its weight, and the Friars name lives on (obviously v significant to Bowie too). These places deserve our support
Nice of Anton to promote my book, much appreciated
October 25, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Nice of Anton to promote my book, much appreciated
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Back in 1981 this extraordinary track was like nothing we’d ever heard before - a whole decade ahead of its time. All these years later, it’s still a total banger. Marc Almond and Cindy Ecstasy on vocals. The mighty Dave Ball on everything else.
youtu.be/Yd6SR5VC5A0?...
youtu.be/Yd6SR5VC5A0?...
Soft Cell / Memorabilia / Extended / Featuring Cindy Ecstasy
YouTube video by REG PLASMA
youtu.be
October 23, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Back in 1981 this extraordinary track was like nothing we’d ever heard before - a whole decade ahead of its time. All these years later, it’s still a total banger. Marc Almond and Cindy Ecstasy on vocals. The mighty Dave Ball on everything else.
youtu.be/Yd6SR5VC5A0?...
youtu.be/Yd6SR5VC5A0?...
Hot DAM! etc
Another cracking interview, this time with the architect of the funk and force that powered Bowie's music from 1975 to 1980. Rare blend of technical brilliance, musical humility and knowing exactly how good he is. Almost as good to hear him talk as it is to hear him play
Another cracking interview, this time with the architect of the funk and force that powered Bowie's music from 1975 to 1980. Rare blend of technical brilliance, musical humility and knowing exactly how good he is. Almost as good to hear him talk as it is to hear him play
💥 OUT NOW! As Carlos Alomar reunites with George Murray for the DAM Trilogy tour this Fall, we meet to talk Bowie, soul, the pocket, the groove and just how Carlos, Dennis and George fuelled Bowie's musical evolutions between '75 - '80. Dig in and dig! 💥
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/d...
October 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Hot DAM! etc
Another cracking interview, this time with the architect of the funk and force that powered Bowie's music from 1975 to 1980. Rare blend of technical brilliance, musical humility and knowing exactly how good he is. Almost as good to hear him talk as it is to hear him play
Another cracking interview, this time with the architect of the funk and force that powered Bowie's music from 1975 to 1980. Rare blend of technical brilliance, musical humility and knowing exactly how good he is. Almost as good to hear him talk as it is to hear him play
Just starting to breathe again after an intense Macbeth at
@the-rsc.bsky.social's The Other Place, transformed into a Glasgow pub. Properly horrific, properly supernatural, properly human. Here's my review
www.warwickshireworld.com/whats-on/art...
@the-rsc.bsky.social's The Other Place, transformed into a Glasgow pub. Properly horrific, properly supernatural, properly human. Here's my review
www.warwickshireworld.com/whats-on/art...
RSC Macbeth review: Boozy, brutal and brilliant
Peter Ormerod reviews Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, presented by the RSC at The Other Place, Stratford
www.warwickshireworld.com
October 22, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Just starting to breathe again after an intense Macbeth at
@the-rsc.bsky.social's The Other Place, transformed into a Glasgow pub. Properly horrific, properly supernatural, properly human. Here's my review
www.warwickshireworld.com/whats-on/art...
@the-rsc.bsky.social's The Other Place, transformed into a Glasgow pub. Properly horrific, properly supernatural, properly human. Here's my review
www.warwickshireworld.com/whats-on/art...
Wondering at what point we collectively acknowledged there'll never be another Beatles
October 20, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Wondering at what point we collectively acknowledged there'll never be another Beatles
Little thing I spotted in Bowie's notes. Seems like the Thin White Duke liked the Fat White Family
October 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Little thing I spotted in Bowie's notes. Seems like the Thin White Duke liked the Fat White Family
'Monumental, compelling and profoundly original'
Very grateful for this review of my book!
Very grateful for this review of my book!
October 17, 2025 at 9:14 AM
'Monumental, compelling and profoundly original'
Very grateful for this review of my book!
Very grateful for this review of my book!
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Russell Hoban's masterpiece *Riddley Walker* is 45 years old today!
“In fear and tremmering only not running a way. In emtyness and ready to be fult. Not to lern no body nothing I cant even lern my oan self all I can do is try not to get in front of whats coming.”
@russellhoban.bsky.social
“In fear and tremmering only not running a way. In emtyness and ready to be fult. Not to lern no body nothing I cant even lern my oan self all I can do is try not to get in front of whats coming.”
@russellhoban.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Russell Hoban's masterpiece *Riddley Walker* is 45 years old today!
“In fear and tremmering only not running a way. In emtyness and ready to be fult. Not to lern no body nothing I cant even lern my oan self all I can do is try not to get in front of whats coming.”
@russellhoban.bsky.social
“In fear and tremmering only not running a way. In emtyness and ready to be fult. Not to lern no body nothing I cant even lern my oan self all I can do is try not to get in front of whats coming.”
@russellhoban.bsky.social