Jeremy Blackmore
@jeremyblackmore.bsky.social
Freelance journalist writing about music, arts, culture and county / international cricket. Beatles fan. Christian. Love history, nature, sci fi & kindness. https://jeremyblackmorewriter.journoportfolio.com/ 🇬🇧🇪🇺
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Hi new followers, I’m a journalist following my twin loves of music & cricket. I write regularly for Stereoboard & pen culture deep dives for The New European. Anything involving the #Beatles always sparks my interest but I champion lots of new music too jeremyblackmorewriter.journoportfolio.com 1/2
Utterly gripping penultimate episode of the brilliant Apple TV+ adaptation of Down Cemetery Road tonight - from the pen of Mick Herron, the man behind @slowhorsesappletv.bsky.social Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson’s characters make an unlikely but compelling pairing in the lead roles.
December 4, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Utterly gripping penultimate episode of the brilliant Apple TV+ adaptation of Down Cemetery Road tonight - from the pen of Mick Herron, the man behind @slowhorsesappletv.bsky.social Emma Thompson and Ruth Wilson’s characters make an unlikely but compelling pairing in the lead roles.
Despite listening to albums from “271 genres” across the past 60 years, Spotify Unwrapped reckons I’m still in my early twenties. I’ll take that!
December 3, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Despite listening to albums from “271 genres” across the past 60 years, Spotify Unwrapped reckons I’m still in my early twenties. I’ll take that!
Deeply saddened to learn Robin Smith has passed, one of my favourite cricketers. A fearless batter against the most terrifying pace attack the game has produced. Several examples of his trademark cut shot in these highlights of his commanding first 100 vs West Indies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip2u...
BRUTAL ROBIN SMITH 148 vs WEST INDIES 1991 2nd test
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December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Deeply saddened to learn Robin Smith has passed, one of my favourite cricketers. A fearless batter against the most terrifying pace attack the game has produced. Several examples of his trademark cut shot in these highlights of his commanding first 100 vs West Indies: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip2u...
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Posting this partially as service to fellow writers, partly to motivate myself to get it done today. November 30 is deadline to log your year's work at @alcs.co.uk, in return for which you *will* get free money, possibly quite startling quantities of it. If you haven't signed up, do. www.alcs.co.uk
ALCS
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November 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Posting this partially as service to fellow writers, partly to motivate myself to get it done today. November 30 is deadline to log your year's work at @alcs.co.uk, in return for which you *will* get free money, possibly quite startling quantities of it. If you haven't signed up, do. www.alcs.co.uk
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Paul McCartney
Paul Weller
Kate Bush
(All star) Big Star tribute concert
Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly & Bryce Dessner present 'The Planetarium'
Paul McCartney
Paul Weller
Kate Bush
(All star) Big Star tribute concert
Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly & Bryce Dessner present 'The Planetarium'
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Pavement
Stereolab
Paul McCartney
REM
Bootleg Beatles
Pavement
Stereolab
Paul McCartney
REM
Bootleg Beatles
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
New Model Army
Kate Bush
Richie Havens
Prince
Creaming Jesus
New Model Army
Kate Bush
Richie Havens
Prince
Creaming Jesus
November 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Paul McCartney
Paul Weller
Kate Bush
(All star) Big Star tribute concert
Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly & Bryce Dessner present 'The Planetarium'
Paul McCartney
Paul Weller
Kate Bush
(All star) Big Star tribute concert
Sufjan Stevens, Nico Muhly & Bryce Dessner present 'The Planetarium'
The new Jeff Lynne mix of Real Love is borderline unlistenable. Out of synch and lacking the warmth of his excellent original 1996 version or Giles Martin’s later attempt. And why lose so much of George’s standout guitar work?
November 21, 2025 at 9:47 PM
The new Jeff Lynne mix of Real Love is borderline unlistenable. Out of synch and lacking the warmth of his excellent original 1996 version or Giles Martin’s later attempt. And why lose so much of George’s standout guitar work?
#NowPlaying One of my albums of the year, Blondshell’s ‘If You Asked For A Picture’, recently re-released as a double album ‘Another Picture’ with a second disc full of additional material. open.spotify.com/album/0b4ieM...
If You Asked For A Picture
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November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
#NowPlaying One of my albums of the year, Blondshell’s ‘If You Asked For A Picture’, recently re-released as a double album ‘Another Picture’ with a second disc full of additional material. open.spotify.com/album/0b4ieM...
Still recovering after Covid, so not able to attempt an Ashes all-nighters. But what great news to wake up to. Stokes and England’s quicks on fire. 🔥 Love it when a plan comes together!
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Still recovering after Covid, so not able to attempt an Ashes all-nighters. But what great news to wake up to. Stokes and England’s quicks on fire. 🔥 Love it when a plan comes together!
At last the phoney war is almost over. Let the Ashes begin!
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
At last the phoney war is almost over. Let the Ashes begin!
My interview with the creator of Broadchurch & former Doctor Who showrunner @chrischibnall.bsky.social is now available to read online. Chris’ gripping debut crime novel Death At The White Hart is out now. Read my piece for The Dorset Magazine here: www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/do...
Broadchurch creator writes thriller set in a West Dorset village
Chris Chibnall has written a thriller set in a West Dorset village not far from the fictional town of Broadchurch
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November 14, 2025 at 8:39 PM
My interview with the creator of Broadchurch & former Doctor Who showrunner @chrischibnall.bsky.social is now available to read online. Chris’ gripping debut crime novel Death At The White Hart is out now. Read my piece for The Dorset Magazine here: www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/do...
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In this week’s @thenewworldmag.bsky.social I speak to former Kraftwerk percussionist Wolfgang Flür
about his remarkable musical rebirth as a solo artist, putting humanity into electronic music. His latest album is available on @cherryredrecords.bsky.social now.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...
about his remarkable musical rebirth as a solo artist, putting humanity into electronic music. His latest album is available on @cherryredrecords.bsky.social now.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...
The man at the heart of the Kraftwerk machine
Wolfgang Flür, once part of the band’s classic line-up, on putting humanity into electronic music
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In this week’s @thenewworldmag.bsky.social I speak to former Kraftwerk percussionist Wolfgang Flür
about his remarkable musical rebirth as a solo artist, putting humanity into electronic music. His latest album is available on @cherryredrecords.bsky.social now.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...
about his remarkable musical rebirth as a solo artist, putting humanity into electronic music. His latest album is available on @cherryredrecords.bsky.social now.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...
In this week’s @thenewworldmag.bsky.social I speak to former Kraftwerk percussionist Wolfgang Flür
about his remarkable musical rebirth as a solo artist, putting humanity into electronic music. His latest album is available on @cherryredrecords.bsky.social now.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...
about his remarkable musical rebirth as a solo artist, putting humanity into electronic music. His latest album is available on @cherryredrecords.bsky.social now.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...
The man at the heart of the Kraftwerk machine
Wolfgang Flür, once part of the band’s classic line-up, on putting humanity into electronic music
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In this week’s @thenewworldmag.bsky.social I speak to former Kraftwerk percussionist Wolfgang Flür
about his remarkable musical rebirth as a solo artist, putting humanity into electronic music. His latest album is available on @cherryredrecords.bsky.social now.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...
about his remarkable musical rebirth as a solo artist, putting humanity into electronic music. His latest album is available on @cherryredrecords.bsky.social now.
www.thenewworld.co.uk/jeremy-black...
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Read my 5 star @stereoboard.com review of Skullcrusher's sophomore album, gorgeous, shimmering folk with layered, ghostly harmonies. This dreamscape perfectly captures the mood of the writing, exploring memories & dreams where those we mourn still reside. www.stereoboard.com/content/view...
Skullcrusher - And Your Song Is Like A Circle (Album Review) - Stereoboard
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Skullcrusher’s ‘And Your Song Is Like A Circle’ is a gorgeous, shimmering slice of folk with layered, ghostly harmonies. With songs built around elegant piano and acoustic guitar, ...
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November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Read my 5 star @stereoboard.com review of Skullcrusher's sophomore album, gorgeous, shimmering folk with layered, ghostly harmonies. This dreamscape perfectly captures the mood of the writing, exploring memories & dreams where those we mourn still reside. www.stereoboard.com/content/view...
Latest news on the county cricket 2026 fixture list - T20 fixtures are due to be announced on Tuesday 25 November and the County Championship and One Day Cup fixtures on Friday 28 November. Suddenly summer doesn't seem as far away! #countycricket
November 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Latest news on the county cricket 2026 fixture list - T20 fixtures are due to be announced on Tuesday 25 November and the County Championship and One Day Cup fixtures on Friday 28 November. Suddenly summer doesn't seem as far away! #countycricket
@nportnell.bsky.social I think you're a big fan of this album too, Nick?
Read my 5 star @stereoboard.com review of Skullcrusher's sophomore album, gorgeous, shimmering folk with layered, ghostly harmonies. This dreamscape perfectly captures the mood of the writing, exploring memories & dreams where those we mourn still reside. www.stereoboard.com/content/view...
Skullcrusher - And Your Song Is Like A Circle (Album Review) - Stereoboard
Photo: Adam Alonzo
Skullcrusher’s ‘And Your Song Is Like A Circle’ is a gorgeous, shimmering slice of folk with layered, ghostly harmonies. With songs built around elegant piano and acoustic guitar, ...
www.stereoboard.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
@nportnell.bsky.social I think you're a big fan of this album too, Nick?
So sorry to hear that Gilson Lavis, Squeeze drummer and long-time member of Jools Holland's Big Band, has passed. A brilliant drummer who was intrinsic to Squeeze's heyday & mid eighties resurgence. The third drummer from that great new wave era to leave this year after Rick Buckler and Clem Burke.
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
So sorry to hear that Gilson Lavis, Squeeze drummer and long-time member of Jools Holland's Big Band, has passed. A brilliant drummer who was intrinsic to Squeeze's heyday & mid eighties resurgence. The third drummer from that great new wave era to leave this year after Rick Buckler and Clem Burke.
Read my 5 star @stereoboard.com review of Skullcrusher's sophomore album, gorgeous, shimmering folk with layered, ghostly harmonies. This dreamscape perfectly captures the mood of the writing, exploring memories & dreams where those we mourn still reside. www.stereoboard.com/content/view...
Skullcrusher - And Your Song Is Like A Circle (Album Review) - Stereoboard
Photo: Adam Alonzo
Skullcrusher’s ‘And Your Song Is Like A Circle’ is a gorgeous, shimmering slice of folk with layered, ghostly harmonies. With songs built around elegant piano and acoustic guitar, ...
www.stereoboard.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Read my 5 star @stereoboard.com review of Skullcrusher's sophomore album, gorgeous, shimmering folk with layered, ghostly harmonies. This dreamscape perfectly captures the mood of the writing, exploring memories & dreams where those we mourn still reside. www.stereoboard.com/content/view...
Wonderful to read that film material from The Terry Jones Archive has been donated by Terry's family to the BFI National Archive for preservation. The collection includes Terry’s personal 16mm copies of the Python movies, a 35mm print of his adaptation of The Wind in the Willows & early BBC sketches
November 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Wonderful to read that film material from The Terry Jones Archive has been donated by Terry's family to the BFI National Archive for preservation. The collection includes Terry’s personal 16mm copies of the Python movies, a 35mm print of his adaptation of The Wind in the Willows & early BBC sketches
Absolutely horrific news from my local train station tonight. The only blessing is that the station is literally just a couple of minutes away from the local hospital. Thoughts with everyone affected.
November 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Absolutely horrific news from my local train station tonight. The only blessing is that the station is literally just a couple of minutes away from the local hospital. Thoughts with everyone affected.
Meant to post this last night. One that always makes me laugh. 🎃 youtu.be/XuOnlWK9Vkw?...
The First Guy To Ever Trick or Treat
YouTube video by Ryan George
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November 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Meant to post this last night. One that always makes me laugh. 🎃 youtu.be/XuOnlWK9Vkw?...
An uncompromising, unflinching, confessional record with menacing, fuzzy, scratchy guitars - my review for @stereoboard.com of LOTTO, the new album from Philadelphia shoegaze experimenters They Are Gutting A Body Of Water: www.stereoboard.com/content/view...
They Are Gutting A Body Of Water - Lotto (Album Review) - Stereoboard
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After flirting with electronics and ambient sounds, experimental Philadelphia shoegazers They Are Gutting a Body of Water go back to basics on ‘Lotto’, their fourth studio album...
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October 29, 2025 at 6:09 PM
An uncompromising, unflinching, confessional record with menacing, fuzzy, scratchy guitars - my review for @stereoboard.com of LOTTO, the new album from Philadelphia shoegaze experimenters They Are Gutting A Body Of Water: www.stereoboard.com/content/view...
Really enjoyed chatting with @chrischibnall.bsky.social, creator of Broadchurch & former Doctor Who showrunner, about his excellent debut crime novel Death At The White Hart. Set in contemporary Dorset, it’s highly recommended for whodunnit fans. Read my interview in The Dorset Magazine out today.
October 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Really enjoyed chatting with @chrischibnall.bsky.social, creator of Broadchurch & former Doctor Who showrunner, about his excellent debut crime novel Death At The White Hart. Set in contemporary Dorset, it’s highly recommended for whodunnit fans. Read my interview in The Dorset Magazine out today.
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Chatting Trump, Musk and the radicalisation of the right with @mollyjongfast.bsky.social
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October 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Chatting Trump, Musk and the radicalisation of the right with @mollyjongfast.bsky.social
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Enjoyed chatting to Eric Pulido of Midlake today about 20 years of music making and their stunning new psych folk album ‘A Bridge To Far’ (released 7 Nov). It’s good to see the band continuing to thrive and evolve in the post Tim Smith era.
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Midlake (Official Site)
The official Midlake website. The new album "A Bridge To Far" out November 7th, 2025. Listen to new single 'The Ghouls' now.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Enjoyed chatting to Eric Pulido of Midlake today about 20 years of music making and their stunning new psych folk album ‘A Bridge To Far’ (released 7 Nov). It’s good to see the band continuing to thrive and evolve in the post Tim Smith era.
midlakeband.com
midlakeband.com
Left my PC for an hour and came back to this screen. It’s been working fine all day. I’ve run the system diagnostics it suggests and everything’s passed. Any suggestions welcome please! Everything is backed up in the cloud fortunately! Thanks.
October 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Left my PC for an hour and came back to this screen. It’s been working fine all day. I’ve run the system diagnostics it suggests and everything’s passed. Any suggestions welcome please! Everything is backed up in the cloud fortunately! Thanks.