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Duncan Seaman
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Music correspondent for The Yorkshire Post
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/
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"I do think very much what I’ve become is a result of having met those two guys and the single-mindedness of that outfit" - Warren Ellis talks to @yorkshirepost.co.uk about Dirty Three, the Bad Seeds, the documentary Ellis Park and his book Nina Simone's Gum
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/art...
Warren Ellis of Dirty Three: 'It’s a very sacred place getting on the stage'
Thirteen years on from his last concerts in England with Dirty Three, Warren Ellis is looking forward to reuniting with bandmates Mick Turner and Jim White for a short tour around the UK.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
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Life takes a surreal turn when you wake up and your band has been featured in Post-Punk.com. 😳 post-punk.com/glisten-tric...
Glisten Trick Makes a Dreamy Debut Awash in Crystalline Psychedelia With Video for "Deep Cut" — Post-Punk.com
Glisten Trick sound like they’ve been sitting in a dim basement too long, tuning their nerves to the hum of fluorescent doom until the walls start breathing back. Their forthcoming EP, Death Cult Rain...
post-punk.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
"I do think very much what I’ve become is a result of having met those two guys and the single-mindedness of that outfit" - Warren Ellis talks to @yorkshirepost.co.uk about Dirty Three, the Bad Seeds, the documentary Ellis Park and his book Nina Simone's Gum
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/art...
Warren Ellis of Dirty Three: 'It’s a very sacred place getting on the stage'
Thirteen years on from his last concerts in England with Dirty Three, Warren Ellis is looking forward to reuniting with bandmates Mick Turner and Jim White for a short tour around the UK.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“A judiciously chosen set pares down the catalogue to perhaps their 19 best songs which Arm delivers brilliantly in either an Iggy Pop-like drawl or full-throated rasp” - The Saints 73-78 at Project House, Leeds review for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/art...
Gig review: The Saints 73-78 at Project House, Leeds
Ed Kuepper and Ivor Hay revive memories of one of Australia’s greatest bands in an action-packed set.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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House Of All are the latest band to join the bill for the Louder Than War Live festival next March. With Sea Power, Evil Blizzard, Benefits, Immersion, Plantoid and many more to be announced. Tickets selling fast so hurry!
louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
louderthanwar.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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The Telegraph’s BBC hypocrisy

Follow Sam Bright on Substack. He specialises in exposing dark money and the trends in the far right full of charlatans

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The Telegraph’s BBC hypocrisy
A paper that knows a thing or two about editorial f*ck-ups...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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This time last week we were right in the thick of it! A fabulous weekend of books, music, conversation and more!
You coming to #Louder2026?
We have Early Bird Weekend Passes available here: tinyurl.com/2ttdb255
13-15 November, The Innside, Manchester 👍👏❤️
November 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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Announcing details of the launch event for Paul Coventry's book Our Last Stand: 17th December, Featherstone Library and Community Centre. There is limited capacity at the launch, so you'll need to email to book your place. See this link for more details:
Our Last Stand Book Launch
Details of how to secure a place at Paul Coventry's book launch.
www.route-online.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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Blimey!
A week ago already!
What a Friday night we had at Louder Than Words Festival!
Come join us in 2026, 13-15 November at The Innside, Manchester
Early Bird Passes for 2026 available here: tinyurl.com/2ttdb255
November 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Sending BIG love to the family and friends of David McLenachan, a much respected Louder Volunteer, whos funeral took place today.
David was a brilliant photographer and the team will really miss him. MND has much to answer for… ❤️❤️❤️❤️
November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Tomorrow is the 20th Maybe I'm Amazed book event, and the last of 2025. It's at the WriteIdea festival in Whitechapel, East London, at 5.30pm. And it's free. Music, autism, Kraftwerk, The Clash, all that. Register here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/john-harri...
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Futures and Pasts: A Festival Celebrating 50 Years of The Fall #FallFriday Here's a rare chance to gather, reflect, and revel in the genius of The Fall. Who's coming? Details on how to join the list here:
The Fall Futures and Pasts Festival Information
Information on the The Fall Futures and Pasts Festival: A Celebration of Fifty Years of The Fall
www.route-online.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Got us in your diary yet?
QR code for pre-registration details…
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November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Huge thanks to the wonderful @duncanseamanyp.bsky.social for having a good old chat with me for @yorkshirepost.co.uk ahead of my Leeds show with @sulkrooms.bsky.social this Friday. Hyped to be back in the motherland for this one ❤️

Tickets here > dice.fm/event/6dr752
November 19, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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What a shocking waste of opportunity this government has proved to be.
It has squandered its time and attention on ridiculous fiscal rules, persecuting refugees and trashing ecosystems in the name of growth, while failing to deliver what we so desperately want.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
NHS failing to cut waiting times as promised in recovery plan, report warns
Public accounts committee finds Labour’s progress ‘appears to have stalled’ despite billions of pounds in investment
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:26 AM
"I went to Blackpool to make the record because it was a symbol of hope for me" - @jamesadrianbrown.bsky.social talks to @yorkshirepost.co.uk about his debut solo album
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/art...
James Adrian Brown: 'I went to Blackpool to make the record because it was a symbol of hope for me'
James Adrian Brown first began tinkering with analogue synthesisers as a diversion from his then job as guitarist in Leeds rock band Pulled Apart By Horses.
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"It was an amazing time for David and I… everything came together in that time" - Carlos Alomar talks to @yorkshirepost.co.uk about working with #DavidBowie, and his DAM Trilogy tour
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/art...
Carlos Alomar: 'What I wanted to do was look at me and David Bowie’s legacy'
As two thirds of the D.A.M. Trio, guitarist Carlos Alomar and bass player George Murray carved their own place in the history of modern pop music by playing on David Bowie’s ‘Berlin Trilogy’ of albums...
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Heads up!
Following the great success of our #Louder2025 weekend, we've now got a strictly limited number of Super Early Bird Weekend Passes available for #Louder2026!
Join us @innsideuk Manchester
Fri 13 - Sun 15 November.
All Passes available here: tinyurl.com/2ttdb255
Louder Than Words Festival 2026 - Super Early Bird Weekend Passes
Louder Than Words Festival 2026 - Super Early Bird Weekend Passes - strictly limited number available!
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November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Heads up Louder Lovers!
Following the great success of our #Louder2025 weekend, we've now got a strictly limited number of Super Early Bird Weekend Passes available for #Louder2026!
Join us at The Innside, Manchester Fri 13 - Sun 15 Nov.
All Passes available here: tinyurl.com/2ttdb255
November 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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'WITH THE FAR-RIGHT AGAIN ON THE RISE, THIS IS A SHOCKING & HIGHLY NECESSARY BOOK'

Book of the Week!
@yorkshirepost.co.uk @duncanseamanyp.bsky.social

15/11 MANCHESTER @lthanwordsfest.bsky.social

Buy Now
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November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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@whitelands.bsky.social are playing this Sat as part of Live At Leeds In The City. They gig at The Wardrobe, and I should specify that this is 6 St Peter’s Square, yes there are two Wardrobe venues in Leeds I discovered during another gig mix up. 😆 www.thewardrobe.co.uk/event/live-a...
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Busy Busy! Getting there!
#Louder2025 nearly set!
You coming?
14-16 November @innsideuk #Manchester.
UKs biggest Music Lit Fest.
Peruse and choose events here:

louderthanwordsfest.com/whats-on/
November 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM