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Justin Lewis

@whenisbirths.bsky.social

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Author/editor/carer, S Wales, probably autistic: NEW BOOK!: Into the Groove, out on 2 Oct 2025. Textcast archive: https://firstlastanything.co.uk/about/ (next run of eps from late Oct) Email: [email protected] ko-fi.com/firstlastanything .. more

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Justin Lewis is a Professor of Communication and Creative Industries at the Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at Cardiff University. He is the Director of Clwstwr, an Arts and Humanities Research Council and Welsh Government funded Research & Development innovation centre for the Screen and News sectors and Media Cymru, a £50 million, 23 partner consortium, funded by UK Research and Innovation, Cardiff Capital Region and Welsh Government, designed to boost inclusive and sustainable media sector innovation in Wales. He is also Chief Field Editor for Frontiers in Communication, a global Open Access publisher. .. more

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12d

OUT NOW, my month-by-month guide to 1980s pop, from ABC to XTC, and from Madonna to Neneh. #IntoTheGroove, published by @eandtbooks.bsky.social.

Cover of
INTO THE GROOVE: THE 1980s:
THE ULTIMATE DECADE IN MUSIC HISTORY
by Justin Lewis (me)

'An epic compendium of stories and trivia from the 80s music scene'

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John Williams @worldoftelly.bsky.social · 7h

This is very sad news. I think Tony’s appearance as Ensor in Blake’s 7 was the first time I became aware of him, and then a few years later he was really excellent as one of the main characters in the first series of Geoff McQueen’s Big Deal.

Kirkdale Bookshop @kirkdalebooks.bsky.social · 10h

RIP Tony Caunter, seen here in Blakes 7 "Deliverance"

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Steph, Destroyer of Words @avwoman.bsky.social · 8h

On tonight's episode of #CallMyBluff was apparently Victoria Coren-Mitchell's dad, Nick Drake's sister, Oona King's auntie, and the Wife of Bath's fifth husband. Despite it being Tuesday.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 8h

In other news, the more the Spectator hates/fears Zack Polanski, the more I like him. Keep going, 'lads'.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 8h

There is in fact ALWAYS a dull moment with these banalities.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 8h

I wonder if we're ever going to get away from the myth that far-right people and misogynists are inherently fascinating, because two articles being widely shared tonight seem to be under the impression that they are.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12h

Yes, I was a bit ‘because I say so!’ there, wasn’t I. :)

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12h

This passed me by completely, I think. How strange!

Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12h

Very much not. Eng Lang and Lit were compulsory at O level when I did them (which was the precursor to GCSE)

Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12h

In fact, don’t even look at it, just import it and give it a whirl. #IntoTheGroove

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Noisebox Radio @noiseboxradio.com · 12h

Noisebox Radio tonight...
8pm- Middle-Aged Teenage Angst: Alternative anthems and oddities from the 70s to the present day for adults… but not necessarily grown-ups! Ben Baker presents an indie disco in comfortable footwear.
www.noiseboxradio.com
www.mixcloud.com/Noi...

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12h

You can play this 80s playlist I made for my book #IntoTheGroove not only in chronological order but alternatively in shuffle mode, as I did today. Works very well! Most genres catered for!

Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12d

And here, also, for the first time, is an extended 300-track playlist running chronologically through the 1980s, from 1980 to 1989. This doesn't even cover half of what's in the book, but I think it's a really effective soundtrack. #IntoTheGroove www.tunemymusic.com/share/kQHEUO...

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12h

Dexys, on the next tour, should definitely put up a big picture of Eno when they play Geno.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12h

Is that good?

Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 12h

‘Our horse, in the middle of our street’

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 13h

Planet Garth

Russell Hillman (but said in a spooky voice) @allhellismrsun.bsky.social · 13h

Change a letter, ruin a song.

Breaking The Lav

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 13h

It’s a Tin

Russell Hillman (but said in a spooky voice) @allhellismrsun.bsky.social · 13h

Change a letter, ruin a song.

Breaking The Lav

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Aka Brompton Will @billydods.bsky.social · 13h

Been offline today, log back on to hear about D’Angelo. What a terrible loss. Only three albums but what a perfect trio. RIP

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 13h

Seriously, though, why.

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Eddie Robson @eddierobson.bsky.social · 13h

Even if AI can do it well, which I am not convinced of, I don't believe this has more than novelty value. Every example people come up with is a mash-up of existing things. People will get bored of that, they'll want to watch something new that they can talk to their friends about.

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 13h

‘They will be expected to read bloody Sons and Lovers, like all of it, not just skimming’

András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 17h

Well this will certainly do it www.gov.uk/government/n...

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 13h

A Day in the Lift

Russell Hillman (but said in a spooky voice) @allhellismrsun.bsky.social · 13h

Change a letter, ruin a song.

Breaking The Lav

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Justin Lewis @whenisbirths.bsky.social · 13h

Graeme’s imagination and talent is of the sort that AI will never even begin to threaten.

Graeme Swanson @swansonian.bsky.social · 19h

Yesterday my etsy shop had preciously one view. (And i think that was probably me) If you like my stuff please repost. An eccentric millionaire with lots of empty wall space could be scrolling your timeline right now. marswasrubbish.etsy.com/listing/1579...