The Dicksonian Institute
@dicksonian.bsky.social
Music, pop culture and common-sense fan.
My heroes include Pete De Freitas, Helen Joyce and Frank Muir.
https://dicksonianinstitute.substack.com/
'All important rubbish made to publish made to last.'
My heroes include Pete De Freitas, Helen Joyce and Frank Muir.
https://dicksonianinstitute.substack.com/
'All important rubbish made to publish made to last.'
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"I never know exactly where a song is headed...Everything has a starting point, a trigger or an inspiration, but the good ones go their own way and don’t come with a guide book."
Max Décharné answers #15Questions.
> www.15questions.net/interview/ma...
Max Décharné answers #15Questions.
> www.15questions.net/interview/ma...
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As some of you will know, I've been working on book about punk - part teenage diary, part serious reflections on the times, from the NF to Peter Sutcliffe.
Here's a podcast interview about it, which you may like to listen to / like / share / whatever... CC x
open.spotify.com/episode/3LpY...
Here's a podcast interview about it, which you may like to listen to / like / share / whatever... CC x
open.spotify.com/episode/3LpY...
Caroline Collett
open.spotify.com
December 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
As some of you will know, I've been working on book about punk - part teenage diary, part serious reflections on the times, from the NF to Peter Sutcliffe.
Here's a podcast interview about it, which you may like to listen to / like / share / whatever... CC x
open.spotify.com/episode/3LpY...
Here's a podcast interview about it, which you may like to listen to / like / share / whatever... CC x
open.spotify.com/episode/3LpY...
Reposted by The Dicksonian Institute
Beverley Glick aka Betty Page from Sounds takes us on another journey back to the early 80s music scene here for stories of Camden Palace, Steve Strange, two pop stars called George and a struggling Marc Almond. Fascinating stuff
open.substack.com/pub/beverley...
open.substack.com/pub/beverley...
'Don't call me a camp old queen...'
Rewind Part 23: Betty takes up residence at the Palace, meets a smart new duo called Wham! and interviews Marc Almond again, just as the Sex Dwarf scandal breaks...
open.substack.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Beverley Glick aka Betty Page from Sounds takes us on another journey back to the early 80s music scene here for stories of Camden Palace, Steve Strange, two pop stars called George and a struggling Marc Almond. Fascinating stuff
open.substack.com/pub/beverley...
open.substack.com/pub/beverley...
"...Never YOOOOU mind..."
Roxy Music - Mother Of Pearl (1974)
YouTube video by Musikladen
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"...Never YOOOOU mind..."
"A SKULL IN PERCUSSIVE FRENZY, BEATING MYSELF WITH MY OWN INACTIONS....BECAUSE THE CERTAINTY OF BULLIES AND THE WHITE COLLARED, BLACK MARKETEERS...WELL, THEY HUSTLE ME INTO A VOW OF MUTENESS."
© Ince Doggerel Inc.
© Ince Doggerel Inc.
Robin Ince on Instagram: "Uh oh, it’s first draft #poem time - product of a hasty head - you’ll see me speed up as I hear the fast train approaching #poetry @poetry_pharmacy_ @thepoetrysociety @sameen...
340 likes, 8 comments - robinince1969 on December 16, 2025: "Uh oh, it’s first draft #poem time - product of a hasty head - you’ll see me speed up as I hear the fast train approaching #poetry @poetry_...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:02 PM
"A SKULL IN PERCUSSIVE FRENZY, BEATING MYSELF WITH MY OWN INACTIONS....BECAUSE THE CERTAINTY OF BULLIES AND THE WHITE COLLARED, BLACK MARKETEERS...WELL, THEY HUSTLE ME INTO A VOW OF MUTENESS."
© Ince Doggerel Inc.
© Ince Doggerel Inc.
Reposted by The Dicksonian Institute
#5albums25
Max Décharné - Veronica’s Lake
The Saints - Long March Through The Jazz Age
Wreckless Eric - England Screaming
Kim Salmon - Smoked Salmon
The Guy Hamper Trio - The Goddess Tree
Max Décharné - Veronica’s Lake
The Saints - Long March Through The Jazz Age
Wreckless Eric - England Screaming
Kim Salmon - Smoked Salmon
The Guy Hamper Trio - The Goddess Tree
December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
#5albums25
Max Décharné - Veronica’s Lake
The Saints - Long March Through The Jazz Age
Wreckless Eric - England Screaming
Kim Salmon - Smoked Salmon
The Guy Hamper Trio - The Goddess Tree
Max Décharné - Veronica’s Lake
The Saints - Long March Through The Jazz Age
Wreckless Eric - England Screaming
Kim Salmon - Smoked Salmon
The Guy Hamper Trio - The Goddess Tree
Bought this album in Honest Jon's as a teen.
"Excuse me, what's this you're playing right now?!", etc.
"Excuse me, what's this you're playing right now?!", etc.
Chhota Mitha
YouTube video by John Mayer - Topic
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Bought this album in Honest Jon's as a teen.
"Excuse me, what's this you're playing right now?!", etc.
"Excuse me, what's this you're playing right now?!", etc.
“If stand-up shows can be known to punch down,
then [Josie] buoys us all up.” #KindnessAndExuberance
then [Josie] buoys us all up.” #KindnessAndExuberance
December 17, 2025 at 4:36 AM
“If stand-up shows can be known to punch down,
then [Josie] buoys us all up.” #KindnessAndExuberance
then [Josie] buoys us all up.” #KindnessAndExuberance
Oh god. Perhaps I'll just shop online this Xmas.
December 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Oh god. Perhaps I'll just shop online this Xmas.
"They bring it on themselves. These Jews. The ones who go to pray. The ones that go to Jewish supermarkets. These Jews that go to the beach to have a day out, to celebrate their faith and their family. What the hell do they expect?"
@suzannemoore.bsky.social on Substack.
@suzannemoore.bsky.social on Substack.
Murdered Jews. No one is Surprised.
They bring it on themselves.
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"They bring it on themselves. These Jews. The ones who go to pray. The ones that go to Jewish supermarkets. These Jews that go to the beach to have a day out, to celebrate their faith and their family. What the hell do they expect?"
@suzannemoore.bsky.social on Substack.
@suzannemoore.bsky.social on Substack.
This could be the soundtrack of my nerves most days.
Rubber Band, by The Gasman
from the album The Sound Of Feeling Alive
thegasman.bandcamp.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This could be the soundtrack of my nerves most days.
So funny. Too accurate.
Ballad of the Bald Mod, by Steve Furst
track by Steve Furst
stevefurst.bandcamp.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
So funny. Too accurate.
December 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Sixty years ago!
Refuge (Rudy Van Gelder Edition/1999 Remaster)
YouTube video by Andrew Hill - Topic
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Sixty years ago!
Best described as Les Paul and Mary Ford
experiencing the exact same fever dream.
experiencing the exact same fever dream.
Pardon My Clutch - Jody Harris and Robert Quine
YouTube video by AnathemaConQueso
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Best described as Les Paul and Mary Ford
experiencing the exact same fever dream.
experiencing the exact same fever dream.
Struggling to find that Xmas gift for the incurious person in your life?
Why not consider ‘The Importance of Being Uninterested’ by Robin Nice, available exclusively from Mole at the Book Counter.
Why not consider ‘The Importance of Being Uninterested’ by Robin Nice, available exclusively from Mole at the Book Counter.
December 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Struggling to find that Xmas gift for the incurious person in your life?
Why not consider ‘The Importance of Being Uninterested’ by Robin Nice, available exclusively from Mole at the Book Counter.
Why not consider ‘The Importance of Being Uninterested’ by Robin Nice, available exclusively from Mole at the Book Counter.
'Camden lurch' reverie.
Th' Faith Healers - Dolores
YouTube video by vacantmoon
youtu.be
December 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
'Camden lurch' reverie.
Bluesky might as well change its name to Bluepill.
I knew it was an echo-chamber but knew nothing about its 'moderation list' hobbyists. There I was thinking MY life was dull! #HedgehogStasi #MakeOrwellFictionAgain
I knew it was an echo-chamber but knew nothing about its 'moderation list' hobbyists. There I was thinking MY life was dull! #HedgehogStasi #MakeOrwellFictionAgain
December 14, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Bluesky might as well change its name to Bluepill.
I knew it was an echo-chamber but knew nothing about its 'moderation list' hobbyists. There I was thinking MY life was dull! #HedgehogStasi #MakeOrwellFictionAgain
I knew it was an echo-chamber but knew nothing about its 'moderation list' hobbyists. There I was thinking MY life was dull! #HedgehogStasi #MakeOrwellFictionAgain
Dawkins, Ince and Gervais back in 2017,
before reality and biology became unfashionable.
before reality and biology became unfashionable.
Science and Spirituality with Richard Dawkins & Robin Ince (2017) | Ricky Gervais is Deadly Sirius
YouTube video by RED TWIN
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Dawkins, Ince and Gervais back in 2017,
before reality and biology became unfashionable.
before reality and biology became unfashionable.
Billy Mackenzie live at Ronnie Scott's, 41 years ago. #WhistleTest
Billy's voice sounds particularly spellbinding on 'This Flame', 'God Bless the Child' and 'No'.
Billy's voice sounds particularly spellbinding on 'This Flame', 'God Bless the Child' and 'No'.
The Associates - Live at Ronnie Scotts, London 1985
YouTube video by ScottishTeeVee
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Billy Mackenzie live at Ronnie Scott's, 41 years ago. #WhistleTest
Billy's voice sounds particularly spellbinding on 'This Flame', 'God Bless the Child' and 'No'.
Billy's voice sounds particularly spellbinding on 'This Flame', 'God Bless the Child' and 'No'.
Saddened to belatedly learn of Patrick Murray's death in September. Here he is in ITV Playhouse's 'Last Summer'*, with a brilliant cast that includes Richard Mottau and Richard Beckinsale.
(*Based on a story by Jeremy Sandford.)
(*Based on a story by Jeremy Sandford.)
ITV Playhouse - Last Summer (1977) by Peter Prince & Stephen Frears
YouTube video by Play For Forever
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Saddened to belatedly learn of Patrick Murray's death in September. Here he is in ITV Playhouse's 'Last Summer'*, with a brilliant cast that includes Richard Mottau and Richard Beckinsale.
(*Based on a story by Jeremy Sandford.)
(*Based on a story by Jeremy Sandford.)
Goosebump-inducing version of Mad as Snow, sung by David McAlmont, with two thirds of Kitchens of Distinction and Semay Wu.
In an ideal world, David McAlmont would be headlining the Albert Hall and the 02. Britain's greatest male singer (imho).
In an ideal world, David McAlmont would be headlining the Albert Hall and the 02. Britain's greatest male singer (imho).
Mad as Snow (featuring David McAlmont)
YouTube video by stephenheroband
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Goosebump-inducing version of Mad as Snow, sung by David McAlmont, with two thirds of Kitchens of Distinction and Semay Wu.
In an ideal world, David McAlmont would be headlining the Albert Hall and the 02. Britain's greatest male singer (imho).
In an ideal world, David McAlmont would be headlining the Albert Hall and the 02. Britain's greatest male singer (imho).
Another reverie cast. #AzitaYoussefi
Our Baby
YouTube video by Azita - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Another reverie cast. #AzitaYoussefi
🌥️ "Effective forecasting is as much about inner peace as meteorological accuracy." 🌨️
My #NicholasCraig binge continues...
My #NicholasCraig binge continues...
Nicholas Craig's MASTERCLASS 5 Howl Winds!
YouTube video by Nigel Planer
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🌥️ "Effective forecasting is as much about inner peace as meteorological accuracy." 🌨️
My #NicholasCraig binge continues...
My #NicholasCraig binge continues...