Tim Newburn
@timnewburn.bsky.social
Professor of Criminology & Social Policy, LSE. Living with cancer. Health means some reorientation of priorities. Still music (selections from the back catalogue - gigs whenever possible), criminology and Everton FC. MD ANT
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Tim Newburn
@timnewburn.bsky.social
· Nov 21
Playmobil Stop Motion Joy Division Transmission 720p
YouTube video by Albert “Ironlion” francia Albas
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Need cheering up? Whenever I do, this never fails. Joy Division’s Transmission: the Playmobil Edit m.youtube.com/watch?v=7ynm...
Gary Bartz (sparkly jacket and all) is in the house
November 26, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Gary Bartz (sparkly jacket and all) is in the house
Carrying on my mammoth run of gigs (4 in 5 nights) tonight it’s the wonderful Gary Bartz at the Union Chapel. He’s aged a bit since this 1975 belter!
November 26, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Carrying on my mammoth run of gigs (4 in 5 nights) tonight it’s the wonderful Gary Bartz at the Union Chapel. He’s aged a bit since this 1975 belter!
Not exactly close to the action, but J Mascis was fun, if very quirky tonight, and My Bloody Valentine were both wonderful and extremely loud (natch)
November 25, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Not exactly close to the action, but J Mascis was fun, if very quirky tonight, and My Bloody Valentine were both wonderful and extremely loud (natch)
Off to see these wonderful guys alongside My Bloody Valentine tonight. Should be good and loud. Strong, fresh coffee first methinks
November 25, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Off to see these wonderful guys alongside My Bloody Valentine tonight. Should be good and loud. Strong, fresh coffee first methinks
At work today so it’s CDs rather than vinyl. Started with a bit of Robert Wyatt and moved to a bit of blasting Los Lobos when I’d woken up. Strong fresh coffee in between
November 24, 2025 at 12:34 PM
At work today so it’s CDs rather than vinyl. Started with a bit of Robert Wyatt and moved to a bit of blasting Los Lobos when I’d woken up. Strong fresh coffee in between
In advance of tonight’s gig, today it’s back to J Jazz. Strong fresh coffee too. Grandson enjoying the music
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
In advance of tonight’s gig, today it’s back to J Jazz. Strong fresh coffee too. Grandson enjoying the music
In advance of tonight’s gig at the Barbican, it’s the latest from Tortoise. Washed down by strong fresh coffee. Two gigs this weekend; indeed, three in four days. Hope I can manage it. 🤞
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
In advance of tonight’s gig at the Barbican, it’s the latest from Tortoise. Washed down by strong fresh coffee. Two gigs this weekend; indeed, three in four days. Hope I can manage it. 🤞
In advance of this weekend’s gig, today it’s J Jazz all the way, accompanied by strong fresh coffee
November 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
In advance of this weekend’s gig, today it’s J Jazz all the way, accompanied by strong fresh coffee
Need some Tom Waits this morning. Blood Money plus strong fresh coffee. Perfect
November 20, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Need some Tom Waits this morning. Blood Money plus strong fresh coffee. Perfect
Need some Tim Waits today. Blood Money plus strong, fresh coffee. Perfect
November 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Need some Tim Waits today. Blood Money plus strong, fresh coffee. Perfect
Some of Elizabeth Fraser’s beautiful voice to accompany the strong, fresh coffee after a very slow start today
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Some of Elizabeth Fraser’s beautiful voice to accompany the strong, fresh coffee after a very slow start today
A slice of classic TVZ this morning, washed down with fresh strong coffee (& accompanied by Margaret Atwood)
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
A slice of classic TVZ this morning, washed down with fresh strong coffee (& accompanied by Margaret Atwood)
A little Coltrane this morning, together with strong, fresh coffee
November 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
A little Coltrane this morning, together with strong, fresh coffee
Yazz Ahmed and band take a bow at Ronnie Scott’s. Terrific gig
November 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Yazz Ahmed and band take a bow at Ronnie Scott’s. Terrific gig
Very excited about this evening’s visit to Ronnie Scott’s to see Yazz Ahmed. Listening to this beauty alongside some strong fresh coffee
November 16, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Very excited about this evening’s visit to Ronnie Scott’s to see Yazz Ahmed. Listening to this beauty alongside some strong fresh coffee
Continuing recovery. Not so exhausted this morning which is a great sign. Strong, fresh coffee, Steve Earle and a bit of TVZ. I think I may have to go for the real thing later/tomorrow
November 15, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Continuing recovery. Not so exhausted this morning which is a great sign. Strong, fresh coffee, Steve Earle and a bit of TVZ. I think I may have to go for the real thing later/tomorrow
Well I’ve been silent for a while. A week seeing/dealing with elderly relatives, hospital and care home. In my state of health all very exhausting. Been home four days and a still not functioning. But I’m reunited with vinyl. Today it’s Tortoise. Marvellous
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Well I’ve been silent for a while. A week seeing/dealing with elderly relatives, hospital and care home. In my state of health all very exhausting. Been home four days and a still not functioning. But I’m reunited with vinyl. Today it’s Tortoise. Marvellous
The Mannheim Centre at the LSE is holding a PhD symposium in May '26. The details are here lse.ac.uk/social-polic... and I would encourage all interested PhD students to apply. Should be a great, great event
Mannheim Centre for Criminology | PhD Symposium 2026
The LSE’s Mannheim Centre for Criminology is pleased to announce the inaugural PhD Symposium taking place 18-19 May 2026
lse.ac.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The Mannheim Centre at the LSE is holding a PhD symposium in May '26. The details are here lse.ac.uk/social-polic... and I would encourage all interested PhD students to apply. Should be a great, great event
A bit of Bill Evans this morning. And not too early for strong fresh coffee either, followed by a full day’s teaching
October 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
A bit of Bill Evans this morning. And not too early for strong fresh coffee either, followed by a full day’s teaching
Today, as rain lashes outside, it’s a bit of GoGo Penguin, fortified with strong, fresh coffee
October 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Today, as rain lashes outside, it’s a bit of GoGo Penguin, fortified with strong, fresh coffee
Why spoil a good thing when you can simply continue with the wonderful and frightening world of Mark E Smith (with free 7” single)? With strong, fresh coffee of course
October 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Why spoil a good thing when you can simply continue with the wonderful and frightening world of Mark E Smith (with free 7” single)? With strong, fresh coffee of course
Whenever I feel the need for a curmudgeonly old friend I turn to Mark E and the Fall. Not sure Mr Smith would approve of washing it down with strong, fresh coffee, but I’m afraid that’s about as strong as my tipple gets these days
October 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Whenever I feel the need for a curmudgeonly old friend I turn to Mark E and the Fall. Not sure Mr Smith would approve of washing it down with strong, fresh coffee, but I’m afraid that’s about as strong as my tipple gets these days
This morning it’s a taste of Nubja Garcia and, I’m pleased to say, some strong, fresh coffee
October 23, 2025 at 10:23 AM
This morning it’s a taste of Nubja Garcia and, I’m pleased to say, some strong, fresh coffee
Some poor health has kept me away from social media and from vinyl. A bit of tentative venturing out today with Planet Waves. Might wait one more day for strong, fresh coffee
October 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Some poor health has kept me away from social media and from vinyl. A bit of tentative venturing out today with Planet Waves. Might wait one more day for strong, fresh coffee
We’re all very much alive this morning, aided by Gary Bartz and strong, fresh coffee
October 16, 2025 at 8:35 AM
We’re all very much alive this morning, aided by Gary Bartz and strong, fresh coffee