Andy Miller
@iammilliam.bsky.social
I like books. Wrote ‘The Year of Reading Dangerously’. Now writing ‘Inventory: An Unreliable Guide to My Record Collection’. Co-host Backlisted podcast @backlisted.bsky.social. I don’t only like books. No DM please.
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Andy Miller
@iammilliam.bsky.social
· May 21
PSA. For the time being, I shall be taking a leaf out of the late Scott Walker's book and activating my social media accounts once a week. The rest of the time, my virtual phone will be disconnected. If you wish to get hold of me, I am here on Wednesdays. Thank you for your understanding.
Listening to The Magical World of the Strands and feeling certain no one on the planet, least of all the Heads, could be sure in which decade it was recorded.
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Listening to The Magical World of the Strands and feeling certain no one on the planet, least of all the Heads, could be sure in which decade it was recorded.
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I am, of course, utterly addicted.
November 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I am, of course, utterly addicted.
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If you’ve ever longed for super-rare ££££ LPs I suggest you follow Galactic Ramble on Instagram where the writer Richard Morton Jack shows off his super-hard-to-find vinyl and gives the impression that none of it brings him any joy. A curious enterprise and all seemingly done without humour.
November 27, 2025 at 5:09 PM
If you’ve ever longed for super-rare ££££ LPs I suggest you follow Galactic Ramble on Instagram where the writer Richard Morton Jack shows off his super-hard-to-find vinyl and gives the impression that none of it brings him any joy. A curious enterprise and all seemingly done without humour.
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One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Jewelled golden hare that sparked national treasure hunt set for auction
Artist and author Kit Williams hid a golden hare with clues to its precise location given in his 1979 book
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Re: last RT. That's the last bit of praise for this week's Inventory I will force upon you, and thanks for your patience. But this essay on the Clientele is much more than a bit of 'content' for a website. To me, it's a really important piece of writing. "This machine is on." x
November 27, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Re: last RT. That's the last bit of praise for this week's Inventory I will force upon you, and thanks for your patience. But this essay on the Clientele is much more than a bit of 'content' for a website. To me, it's a really important piece of writing. "This machine is on." x
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Ever since my parents died, it’s felt as though I’m living in exile from my beloved childhood home. If you’ve ever felt similarly, this week’s INVENTORY is a must-read. It is a stunning piece on childhood and loss.
A new instalment of INVENTORY is available now via the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon. Sign up as a Locklistener today, read about the Clientele and the ‘suburban uncanny’, support the podcast. @theclientele.bsky.social
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
November 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Ever since my parents died, it’s felt as though I’m living in exile from my beloved childhood home. If you’ve ever felt similarly, this week’s INVENTORY is a must-read. It is a stunning piece on childhood and loss.
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Somebody just liked me on a dating app and then asked me to review his book. I am aghast.
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Somebody just liked me on a dating app and then asked me to review his book. I am aghast.
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This is a very funny piece of writing by Peter Lonsdale in which I appear as the character of Andy Miller. It's based on an interview we did eight years ago. Thanks to @irishtimes.com for having the foresight and hindsight to run it. @backlisted.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Lessons for the would-be writer: An aborted interview with Andy Miller
Peter Lonsdale reflects on his encounter with the co-host of the Backlisted Podcast
www.irishtimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
This is a very funny piece of writing by Peter Lonsdale in which I appear as the character of Andy Miller. It's based on an interview we did eight years ago. Thanks to @irishtimes.com for having the foresight and hindsight to run it. @backlisted.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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Fancy listening to a podcast series where you will hate absolutely everyone involved? Here you go: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Shadow World - Anatomy of a Cancellation - 1. Kate’s Story - BBC Sounds
When a prize-winning author was accused of racism, she asked her online followers to help.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Fancy listening to a podcast series where you will hate absolutely everyone involved? Here you go: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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If you aren’t signed up for the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon you are missing (among other great things) Andy’s wonderful writing in INVENTORY about music, memory, and meaning. This week’s installment is really special (she says weekly, but it’s true weekly).
A new instalment of INVENTORY is available now via the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon. Sign up as a Locklistener today, read about the Clientele and the ‘suburban uncanny’, support the podcast. @theclientele.bsky.social
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
November 26, 2025 at 2:32 PM
If you aren’t signed up for the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon you are missing (among other great things) Andy’s wonderful writing in INVENTORY about music, memory, and meaning. This week’s installment is really special (she says weekly, but it’s true weekly).
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A very moving and generous account of interactions with our music. And from a fellow suburban contrarian too, which makes it all the better.
A new instalment of INVENTORY is available now via the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon. Sign up as a Locklistener today, read about the Clientele and the ‘suburban uncanny’, support the podcast. @theclientele.bsky.social
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
November 26, 2025 at 1:25 PM
A very moving and generous account of interactions with our music. And from a fellow suburban contrarian too, which makes it all the better.
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I don’t mention this in the new INVENTORY but the Clientele’s version of an obscure Shack/Mick Head song called Closer is one of their most sublime, mysterious and magical recordings. You’re welcome. @backlisted.bsky.social theclientele.bandcamp.com/album/closer
Closer, by The Clientele
1 track album
theclientele.bandcamp.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
I don’t mention this in the new INVENTORY but the Clientele’s version of an obscure Shack/Mick Head song called Closer is one of their most sublime, mysterious and magical recordings. You’re welcome. @backlisted.bsky.social theclientele.bandcamp.com/album/closer
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A new instalment of INVENTORY is available now via the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon. Sign up as a Locklistener today, read about the Clientele and the ‘suburban uncanny’, support the podcast. @theclientele.bsky.social
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A new instalment of INVENTORY is available now via the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon. Sign up as a Locklistener today, read about the Clientele and the ‘suburban uncanny’, support the podcast. @theclientele.bsky.social
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
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I like this picture too, which is the one @irishtimes.com used. Display of random @backlisted.bsky.social titles totally uncontrived, of course.
November 26, 2025 at 10:25 AM
I like this picture too, which is the one @irishtimes.com used. Display of random @backlisted.bsky.social titles totally uncontrived, of course.
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The SF Collections at Liverpool host the Olaf Stapledon Archive. We're delighted that SFF trustee Una McCormack was able to discuss Stapledon's landmark debut novel with Matthew De Abaitua and Andy Miller. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/253...
253. Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon — Backlisted
Writer and critic Matthew De Abaitua joins Andy, Una and Nicky to discuss Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future (1930), the astounding first novel by Olaf Stapledon. The...
www.backlisted.fm
November 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The SF Collections at Liverpool host the Olaf Stapledon Archive. We're delighted that SFF trustee Una McCormack was able to discuss Stapledon's landmark debut novel with Matthew De Abaitua and Andy Miller. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/253...
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For anyone looking for an Apple Music version of this playlist - Pete gets full credit in the description! music.apple.com/ie/playlist/...
Winter is Coming by Brendan Donlon on Apple Music
Playlist · 47 Songs
music.apple.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
For anyone looking for an Apple Music version of this playlist - Pete gets full credit in the description! music.apple.com/ie/playlist/...
A new instalment of INVENTORY is available now via the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon. Sign up as a Locklistener today, read about the Clientele and the ‘suburban uncanny’, support the podcast. @theclientele.bsky.social
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
November 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
A new instalment of INVENTORY is available now via the @backlisted.bsky.social Patreon. Sign up as a Locklistener today, read about the Clientele and the ‘suburban uncanny’, support the podcast. @theclientele.bsky.social
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
This week: God Save the Clientele.
www.patreon.com/backlisted
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"He asked which book I'd nominate for Backlisted ... I suggested an obscene short story he’d never heard of, about a necrophiliac pederast, brought to my attention by one of his professional rivals."
Oh, the pain of the hastily-prepared interview, repented leisurely (and wittily) by Peter Lonsdale.
Oh, the pain of the hastily-prepared interview, repented leisurely (and wittily) by Peter Lonsdale.
This is a very funny piece of writing by Peter Lonsdale in which I appear as the character of Andy Miller. It's based on an interview we did eight years ago. Thanks to @irishtimes.com for having the foresight and hindsight to run it. @backlisted.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Lessons for the would-be writer: An aborted interview with Andy Miller
Peter Lonsdale reflects on his encounter with the co-host of the Backlisted Podcast
www.irishtimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:58 AM
"He asked which book I'd nominate for Backlisted ... I suggested an obscene short story he’d never heard of, about a necrophiliac pederast, brought to my attention by one of his professional rivals."
Oh, the pain of the hastily-prepared interview, repented leisurely (and wittily) by Peter Lonsdale.
Oh, the pain of the hastily-prepared interview, repented leisurely (and wittily) by Peter Lonsdale.
This is a very funny piece of writing by Peter Lonsdale in which I appear as the character of Andy Miller. It's based on an interview we did eight years ago. Thanks to @irishtimes.com for having the foresight and hindsight to run it. @backlisted.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
Lessons for the would-be writer: An aborted interview with Andy Miller
Peter Lonsdale reflects on his encounter with the co-host of the Backlisted Podcast
www.irishtimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 AM
This is a very funny piece of writing by Peter Lonsdale in which I appear as the character of Andy Miller. It's based on an interview we did eight years ago. Thanks to @irishtimes.com for having the foresight and hindsight to run it. @backlisted.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/culture/book...
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The heart is a lonely hunter, as is Elmer Fudd.
November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
The heart is a lonely hunter, as is Elmer Fudd.
Adding my own harmonies while listening to Together Alone by Crowded House, and wondering if Jeff Lynne would like to supervise a new mix of the album.
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Adding my own harmonies while listening to Together Alone by Crowded House, and wondering if Jeff Lynne would like to supervise a new mix of the album.
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I love this book, and love also that it was a major inspiration to Virginia Woolf for her thinking about time and structure in her later novels (& she wrote a fan letter to Stapledon to tell him so!)
New episode up now. Last and First Men (1930) by Olaf Stapledon, with guest Matthew De Abaitua in conversation with Andy Miller and Una McCormack. @mdeabaitua.bsky.social @unamccormack.bsky.social @iammilliam.bsky.social www.backlisted.fm/episodes/253...
253. Last and First Men by Olaf Stapledon — Backlisted
Writer and critic Matthew De Abaitua joins Andy, Una and Nicky to discuss Last and First Men: A Story of the Near and Far Future (1930), the astounding first novel by Olaf Stapledon. The...
www.backlisted.fm
November 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I love this book, and love also that it was a major inspiration to Virginia Woolf for her thinking about time and structure in her later novels (& she wrote a fan letter to Stapledon to tell him so!)
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Skyyy rockets in flight, afternoon delight...Another fantastic episode discussing a thing I had never heard of.
Reach for the stars... New @backlisted.bsky.social, LAST AND FIRST MEN by Olaf Stapledon, with @mdeabaitua.bsky.social!
New episode up now. Last and First Men (1930) by Olaf Stapledon, with guest Matthew De Abaitua in conversation with Andy Miller and Una McCormack. @mdeabaitua.bsky.social @unamccormack.bsky.social @iammilliam.bsky.social www.backlisted.fm/episodes/253...
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Skyyy rockets in flight, afternoon delight...Another fantastic episode discussing a thing I had never heard of.