Simon Price
@simonprice.bsky.social
Biographer of The Cure & Manic Street Preachers
Music critic, ex-Independent/Melody Maker.
Podcaster with Chart Music
History Of Pop lecturer.
DJ at Spellbound
He/Him.
Welsh.
https://linktr.ee/simonprice
Music critic, ex-Independent/Melody Maker.
Podcaster with Chart Music
History Of Pop lecturer.
DJ at Spellbound
He/Him.
Welsh.
https://linktr.ee/simonprice
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The next two @spellboundclub.bsky.social Alternative 80s nights at Komedia Brighton are the Christmas Party on Sat 20 Dec (Info: www.facebook.com/events/10108...), and the New Year's Eve Party (www.facebook.com/events/14821...)
Tickets for both are available from komedia.co.uk/shows/spellb...
Tickets for both are available from komedia.co.uk/shows/spellb...
Bleakly fun fact for those interested in 80s pop and/or Provos history. When The Colour Field filmed the video to Thinking Of You on Brighton's Palace Pier, they stayed in The Grand Hotel. A few days later the bomb went off, and Terry Hall & co were questioned by CID. www.youtube.com/watch?v=178o...
The Colourfield - Thinking of You (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Chrysalis Records
www.youtube.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Bleakly fun fact for those interested in 80s pop and/or Provos history. When The Colour Field filmed the video to Thinking Of You on Brighton's Palace Pier, they stayed in The Grand Hotel. A few days later the bomb went off, and Terry Hall & co were questioned by CID. www.youtube.com/watch?v=178o...
This is fantastic.
This performance impressed my siblings and I so much that, when my youngest brother was born in January 1988, one sister made a serious pitch for calling him Terence Trent D'Arby (not just Terence, mind you). He ended up being called Brian Terrence.
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This is fantastic.
Been watching TV performances of If You Let Me Stay by Terence Trent D'Arby @sanandamaitreya.bsky.social (for work, but also why not?). This one is particularly astounding. Just look at all the things that happen in the first 45 seconds, before he even sings a note... www.youtube.com/watch?v=etSX...
Terence Trent D'Arby - If You Let Me Stay (Tube 1987)
YouTube video by Andy Whitmore
www.youtube.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Been watching TV performances of If You Let Me Stay by Terence Trent D'Arby @sanandamaitreya.bsky.social (for work, but also why not?). This one is particularly astounding. Just look at all the things that happen in the first 45 seconds, before he even sings a note... www.youtube.com/watch?v=etSX...
Let's chase the dragon...
On Thursday 2 April 2026, The Old Market in Brighton will host a one-off evening celebrating the making of Suede’s debut album. Producer Ed Buller will be joined by music journalist @simonprice.bsky.social for an in-depth conversation on the journey of the record.
December 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Let's chase the dragon...
A very special event for SUEDE fans of Brighton and beyond! On Thu 2 Apr 2026 at The Old Market in Hove, I will be joined by long-time @suedehq.bsky.social producer ED BULLER to discuss the making of their classic 1993 debut. Presale now/On sale tomorrow: theoldmarket.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
December 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A very special event for SUEDE fans of Brighton and beyond! On Thu 2 Apr 2026 at The Old Market in Hove, I will be joined by long-time @suedehq.bsky.social producer ED BULLER to discuss the making of their classic 1993 debut. Presale now/On sale tomorrow: theoldmarket.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
When the Sixties American comedy show which starred Goldie Hawn was repeated on Channel 4 in the Eighties, my mate said “Have you seen that thing, Rhona Martin’s Laughing?”
December 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
When the Sixties American comedy show which starred Goldie Hawn was repeated on Channel 4 in the Eighties, my mate said “Have you seen that thing, Rhona Martin’s Laughing?”
Theoretical Wales have theoretically got Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in their theoretical group?
That's it. We're actually going to win the World Cup. I've never been more convinced of anything.
That's it. We're actually going to win the World Cup. I've never been more convinced of anything.
December 5, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Theoretical Wales have theoretically got Canada, Qatar and Switzerland in their theoretical group?
That's it. We're actually going to win the World Cup. I've never been more convinced of anything.
That's it. We're actually going to win the World Cup. I've never been more convinced of anything.
“Beautifully written and meticulously researched... a stunning tribute to the alt-rock icons.”
Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Classic Pop.
A perfect Christmas gift for the Goth in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia
Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Classic Pop.
A perfect Christmas gift for the Goth in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia
December 5, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Beautifully written and meticulously researched... a stunning tribute to the alt-rock icons.”
Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Classic Pop.
A perfect Christmas gift for the Goth in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia
Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Classic Pop.
A perfect Christmas gift for the Goth in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia
Reposted by Simon Price
It’s used in Portishead’s Numb
December 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It’s used in Portishead’s Numb
"And this loneliness won't leave me alone" (1968)
"Oh, that loneliness won't leave me alone" (1969)
Gold star if you know which two songs they are.
I also feel like that phrase has been re-used more recently than that (excluding cover versions of the above), but I can't remember where.
"Oh, that loneliness won't leave me alone" (1969)
Gold star if you know which two songs they are.
I also feel like that phrase has been re-used more recently than that (excluding cover versions of the above), but I can't remember where.
December 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"And this loneliness won't leave me alone" (1968)
"Oh, that loneliness won't leave me alone" (1969)
Gold star if you know which two songs they are.
I also feel like that phrase has been re-used more recently than that (excluding cover versions of the above), but I can't remember where.
"Oh, that loneliness won't leave me alone" (1969)
Gold star if you know which two songs they are.
I also feel like that phrase has been re-used more recently than that (excluding cover versions of the above), but I can't remember where.
To have been involved in even 1% of the great music that Steve Cropper gave us, as guitarist, producer or writer, would blow the minds of most musicians. An almost incalculable legacy. Here he is with Otis, Sam & Dave, Booker T & co on the Stax/Volt revue 1967. RIP. www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ztgrh
Otis Redding & Friends - Stax / Volt Revue '67
Dailymotion video by the Funky Soul story
www.dailymotion.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
To have been involved in even 1% of the great music that Steve Cropper gave us, as guitarist, producer or writer, would blow the minds of most musicians. An almost incalculable legacy. Here he is with Otis, Sam & Dave, Booker T & co on the Stax/Volt revue 1967. RIP. www.dailymotion.com/video/x2ztgrh
“A pleasure to study and absorb – highly recommended”.
Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Tim Burgess from The Charlatans.
The perfect Christmas gift for the Goth or Curehead in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia
Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Tim Burgess from The Charlatans.
The perfect Christmas gift for the Goth or Curehead in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia
December 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
“A pleasure to study and absorb – highly recommended”.
Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Tim Burgess from The Charlatans.
The perfect Christmas gift for the Goth or Curehead in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia
Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Tim Burgess from The Charlatans.
The perfect Christmas gift for the Goth or Curehead in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia
Reposted by Simon Price
Remember, these regime-changers *do not* care about democracy. This is pure PR narrative. The US gladly coups democratically elected leaders (Mosaddegh, Lumumba, Allende, etc), and gladly props up actual autocracies (Saudi, Jordan, Egypt, etc) if it serves their interests.
December 2, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Remember, these regime-changers *do not* care about democracy. This is pure PR narrative. The US gladly coups democratically elected leaders (Mosaddegh, Lumumba, Allende, etc), and gladly props up actual autocracies (Saudi, Jordan, Egypt, etc) if it serves their interests.
I think this might be our second-fastest sell-out Spellbound ever. (The first was one just after Covid lockdown, when everyone had gone berskerk with cabin fever.)
Advanc3 t!ck3t5 for the @spellboundclub.bsky.social Christmas Party at Komedia Brighton on Sat 20 Dec have 50ld 0ut (thank you!). If you forgot to buy yours, fear not: come down on the night and pay £7 (cash only) at the door. We hold back places for walk-up.
Info: www.facebook.com/events/10108...
Info: www.facebook.com/events/10108...
December 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
I think this might be our second-fastest sell-out Spellbound ever. (The first was one just after Covid lockdown, when everyone had gone berskerk with cabin fever.)
Advanc3 t!ck3t5 for the @spellboundclub.bsky.social Christmas Party at Komedia Brighton on Sat 20 Dec have 50ld 0ut (thank you!). If you forgot to buy yours, fear not: come down on the night and pay £7 (cash only) at the door. We hold back places for walk-up.
Info: www.facebook.com/events/10108...
Info: www.facebook.com/events/10108...
December 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Advanc3 t!ck3t5 for the @spellboundclub.bsky.social Christmas Party at Komedia Brighton on Sat 20 Dec have 50ld 0ut (thank you!). If you forgot to buy yours, fear not: come down on the night and pay £7 (cash only) at the door. We hold back places for walk-up.
Info: www.facebook.com/events/10108...
Info: www.facebook.com/events/10108...
Clanging Chimes Of Doom incoming...
Alt-80s fans of Brighton! December's here, and we have TWO @spellboundclub.bsky.social at the end of the month! Xmas Party advance tickets are already almost gone (8 left as we speak). New Year's Eve (ticket ONLY) well over half sold.
Info: www.facebook.com/spellboundcl...
Tickets: www.komedia.co.uk
Info: www.facebook.com/spellboundcl...
Tickets: www.komedia.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Clanging Chimes Of Doom incoming...
Alt-80s fans of Brighton! December's here, and we have TWO @spellboundclub.bsky.social at the end of the month! Xmas Party advance tickets are already almost gone (8 left as we speak). New Year's Eve (ticket ONLY) well over half sold.
Info: www.facebook.com/spellboundcl...
Tickets: www.komedia.co.uk
Info: www.facebook.com/spellboundcl...
Tickets: www.komedia.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Alt-80s fans of Brighton! December's here, and we have TWO @spellboundclub.bsky.social at the end of the month! Xmas Party advance tickets are already almost gone (8 left as we speak). New Year's Eve (ticket ONLY) well over half sold.
Info: www.facebook.com/spellboundcl...
Tickets: www.komedia.co.uk
Info: www.facebook.com/spellboundcl...
Tickets: www.komedia.co.uk
Here, for scholars of political systems, we see a nice demonstration of the difference between a country which separates the head of state from the executive, and one which does not. Benjamin Netanyahu at least has to ask for a pardon. Donald Trump just pardons himself. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Benjamin Netanyahu seeks pardon from Israel's president
He denies any wrongdoing in three ongoing trials over allegations of bribery, fraud and breach of trust.
www.bbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Here, for scholars of political systems, we see a nice demonstration of the difference between a country which separates the head of state from the executive, and one which does not. Benjamin Netanyahu at least has to ask for a pardon. Donald Trump just pardons himself. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Machines we'd all love a go on (seasonal edition). Christmas tree netting funnels. Imagine having a go on one of those. Phwoar. So satisfying.
November 30, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Machines we'd all love a go on (seasonal edition). Christmas tree netting funnels. Imagine having a go on one of those. Phwoar. So satisfying.
I do most of my music journalism these days for Record Collector magazine. They've got a Black Friday deal where you can get 3 months' subscription for £5. Today's the last day it's available, so jump on it while you can. (I just did.) recordcollectormag.com/black-friday
Black Friday | Record Collector Magazine
Explore the Record Collector Black Friday Collection 2025 – rare vinyl, bundles, exclusive deals and more!
recordcollectormag.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
I do most of my music journalism these days for Record Collector magazine. They've got a Black Friday deal where you can get 3 months' subscription for £5. Today's the last day it's available, so jump on it while you can. (I just did.) recordcollectormag.com/black-friday
Highlighting the racism of Nigel Farage, as a child or adult, will only backfire. It's doing his advertising for him. His potential voters LOVE the racism.
Better to highlight that Reform will tank the economy and everyone will be skint, they'll shut down the NHS, they're controlled by Moscow, etc.
Better to highlight that Reform will tank the economy and everyone will be skint, they'll shut down the NHS, they're controlled by Moscow, etc.
November 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Highlighting the racism of Nigel Farage, as a child or adult, will only backfire. It's doing his advertising for him. His potential voters LOVE the racism.
Better to highlight that Reform will tank the economy and everyone will be skint, they'll shut down the NHS, they're controlled by Moscow, etc.
Better to highlight that Reform will tank the economy and everyone will be skint, they'll shut down the NHS, they're controlled by Moscow, etc.
Very proud to announce that the Italian version of my Cure biography, titled Curepedia – The Cure dalla A alla Z, comes out tomorrow, published by Arcana. (The first time one of my books has been translated into another language.) You can order it here
www.amazon.it/-/en/Simon-P... (and elsewhere).
www.amazon.it/-/en/Simon-P... (and elsewhere).
November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Very proud to announce that the Italian version of my Cure biography, titled Curepedia – The Cure dalla A alla Z, comes out tomorrow, published by Arcana. (The first time one of my books has been translated into another language.) You can order it here
www.amazon.it/-/en/Simon-P... (and elsewhere).
www.amazon.it/-/en/Simon-P... (and elsewhere).
I really liked Pam Hogg. She's someone I would often run into at clubs, parties and gigs (esp by Siouxsie, whose outfits she designed). She was always kind to me, and gave off a healthy disrespect for *glances around* all this bullshit, while also BOSSING the bullshit. So sad to hear she's left us.
November 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I really liked Pam Hogg. She's someone I would often run into at clubs, parties and gigs (esp by Siouxsie, whose outfits she designed). She was always kind to me, and gave off a healthy disrespect for *glances around* all this bullshit, while also BOSSING the bullshit. So sad to hear she's left us.
This is hackneyed observational stand-up fare, I know, but the shittest, most dysfunctional home technology we have is the printer.
Basically we need to take 10 years off, as a species, from even pretending that printers are viable. Do without. Then, in the meantime, someone invent one that works.
Basically we need to take 10 years off, as a species, from even pretending that printers are viable. Do without. Then, in the meantime, someone invent one that works.
November 26, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This is hackneyed observational stand-up fare, I know, but the shittest, most dysfunctional home technology we have is the printer.
Basically we need to take 10 years off, as a species, from even pretending that printers are viable. Do without. Then, in the meantime, someone invent one that works.
Basically we need to take 10 years off, as a species, from even pretending that printers are viable. Do without. Then, in the meantime, someone invent one that works.
Alan Partridge KMKY 2.1 Its a chat show jim!.mp4
YouTube video by comedyklips
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 10:17 PM