marcusa
@marcusa.bsky.social
Tech journalist, analyst, IT director and indie music and film fan. Up the Boro. Available for writing [email protected]
Out tonight to see the Roebucks and Telecom at the Hope & Ruin Brighton. This will be the 13th time I've seen The Roebucks and just the second for Telecom.
February 12, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Out tonight to see the Roebucks and Telecom at the Hope & Ruin Brighton. This will be the 13th time I've seen The Roebucks and just the second for Telecom.
Bud Cort RIP www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
Bud Cort, star of Harold and Maude, dies aged 77
Actor best-known for role in Hal Ashby’s black comedy also appeared in films by Robert Altman and Wes Anderson
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Bud Cort RIP www.theguardian.com/film/2026/fe...
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So sad to hear of the passing of Andrew ‘The Clobber’ Ranken. He was a terrific drummer who was absolutely integral to The Pogues raw, unconfined sound - his snare at the start of Sally MacLennane illustrating the point.
Thinking of his friends and family.
#RIPAndrew #ThePogues
Thinking of his friends and family.
#RIPAndrew #ThePogues
February 11, 2026 at 2:05 PM
So sad to hear of the passing of Andrew ‘The Clobber’ Ranken. He was a terrific drummer who was absolutely integral to The Pogues raw, unconfined sound - his snare at the start of Sally MacLennane illustrating the point.
Thinking of his friends and family.
#RIPAndrew #ThePogues
Thinking of his friends and family.
#RIPAndrew #ThePogues
Out tonight to Kingston College to see The Molotovs supported by Emerson for a Banquet Records out store. First up are mod(Ish) inspired band Emerson who play an 8 song set of original material and a cover of Taxman and a Town Called Malice
January 30, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Out tonight to Kingston College to see The Molotovs supported by Emerson for a Banquet Records out store. First up are mod(Ish) inspired band Emerson who play an 8 song set of original material and a cover of Taxman and a Town Called Malice
Out tonight to the Hope & Ruin Brighton for the first Hidden Herd showcase of the year bands tonight are ism, Not Richard & Her Majesty, Human Interest and Tummyache
First up is four-piece ism
First up is four-piece ism
January 30, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Out tonight to the Hope & Ruin Brighton for the first Hidden Herd showcase of the year bands tonight are ism, Not Richard & Her Majesty, Human Interest and Tummyache
First up is four-piece ism
First up is four-piece ism
Out tonight to see Westside Cowboy supported by Holly Head at the Scala. Two very different Manchester bands.Third time seeing Westside Cowboy and a first for Holly Head (below).
January 28, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Out tonight to see Westside Cowboy supported by Holly Head at the Scala. Two very different Manchester bands.Third time seeing Westside Cowboy and a first for Holly Head (below).
RIP Sly Dunbar half of the greatest rhythm section of the 1980s onwards www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sly Dunbar, prolific reggae legend, dies aged 73
The drummer and producer played with everyone from Bob Marley to The Rolling Stones and Madonna.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2026 at 8:07 AM
RIP Sly Dunbar half of the greatest rhythm section of the 1980s onwards www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Byrne's Night at Koko last night was outstanding. Here's Spider Stacy from the Pogues singing "Life During War time" just one of the 100 people on stage last night! youtu.be/h6bCT4Jm-jk
Spider Stacy from the Pogues singing "Life During War time" at Byrne's Night at Koko 24th Jan 2026
YouTube video by MarcusA
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January 25, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Byrne's Night at Koko last night was outstanding. Here's Spider Stacy from the Pogues singing "Life During War time" just one of the 100 people on stage last night! youtu.be/h6bCT4Jm-jk
Out tonight at Koko in Camden for Byrne's night. A tribute to David Byrne and Talking Heads by a panoply of indie bands including a large selection of my current faves.
January 24, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Out tonight at Koko in Camden for Byrne's night. A tribute to David Byrne and Talking Heads by a panoply of indie bands including a large selection of my current faves.
Mark E. Smith is now Pro-Vice Chancellor at Oxford University.
If only he had kept up with that group he was in instead of going into academia, who knows what could have happened ;-)
If only he had kept up with that group he was in instead of going into academia, who knows what could have happened ;-)
January 15, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Mark E. Smith is now Pro-Vice Chancellor at Oxford University.
If only he had kept up with that group he was in instead of going into academia, who knows what could have happened ;-)
If only he had kept up with that group he was in instead of going into academia, who knows what could have happened ;-)
Going to gigs is good for you! In fact people over 50 going to gigs "have nearly half the risk of developing depression over the next few years." And it's not just me saying that because I'm desperate to justify my ridiculous gig habit to my wife. 1/2
January 9, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Going to gigs is good for you! In fact people over 50 going to gigs "have nearly half the risk of developing depression over the next few years." And it's not just me saying that because I'm desperate to justify my ridiculous gig habit to my wife. 1/2
First gig of the year tonight, but in a late change of plan I decided to sell my Dry Cleaning ticket and opted for some new bands at the Lexington. So looking forward to Yaang, Mleko and Pollyfromthedirt.
January 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
First gig of the year tonight, but in a late change of plan I decided to sell my Dry Cleaning ticket and opted for some new bands at the Lexington. So looking forward to Yaang, Mleko and Pollyfromthedirt.
Is it just me, or does anyone else think the start of "Antidepressants" by Suede is just a slowed-down version of Magazine's "Shot by Both Sides"? youtu.be/gM2XO9coeLU
Suede - Antidepressants (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Suede HQ
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January 6, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Is it just me, or does anyone else think the start of "Antidepressants" by Suede is just a slowed-down version of Magazine's "Shot by Both Sides"? youtu.be/gM2XO9coeLU
Out at the Everyman for a preview of Hamnet.
December 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Out at the Everyman for a preview of Hamnet.
This is a neat little idea from @olof-loves-ai.bsky.social Unsurprisingly my most used word of 2025 is Brighton www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
marcusa.bsky.social's Bluesky Wrapped 2025
Check out marcusa.bsky.social's year on Bluesky!
www.madebyolof.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This is a neat little idea from @olof-loves-ai.bsky.social Unsurprisingly my most used word of 2025 is Brighton www.madebyolof.com/bluesky-wrap...
Non! RIP Brigitte Bardot www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
Brigitte Bardot, French screen legend, dies aged 91
Bardot became a celebrated sex symbol in 1950s and 60s, but later embraced animal rights activism and an increasingly controversial political stance
www.theguardian.com
December 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Non! RIP Brigitte Bardot www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
One of the things I look forward to the most at Christmas is seeing the rooms people stay in at parents/in-laws. Just search on the hashtag #DuvetKnowItsChristmas and prepare to laugh your socks off. Then go donate. Happy Christmas everyone!!
Unbelievably, #DuvetKnowItsChristmas generates such good will on social media that over the years we've raised somewhere approaching a quarter of a million quid for homeless charities. If you can spare a bob or two, sling some to Centrepoint, and here's the link: www.gofundme.com/f/duvet-know...
Donate to Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025, organized by Rhodri Marsden
Unbelievably, it's the 15th year of this thing.
What is it?
Improbably, the nig… Rhodri Marsden needs your support for Duvet Know It's Christmas, 2025
www.gofundme.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
One of the things I look forward to the most at Christmas is seeing the rooms people stay in at parents/in-laws. Just search on the hashtag #DuvetKnowItsChristmas and prepare to laugh your socks off. Then go donate. Happy Christmas everyone!!
Noooooooo!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
Singer Chris Rea dies age 74
Rea was known for a string of hits including Driving Home For Christmas.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Noooooooo!! www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c0...
A very long 320+ mile journey to go out tonight for my 90th gig of the year in my home town. But it's worth it, as tonight it's Robert Plant at Middlesbrough Town Hall.
December 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
A very long 320+ mile journey to go out tonight for my 90th gig of the year in my home town. But it's worth it, as tonight it's Robert Plant at Middlesbrough Town Hall.
A space groovy track from the Quatermass III gig at The Lexington. youtu.be/i1_mUcTwGYk
If you like it go buy their album at Bandcamp quatermass3.bandcamp.com/album/quater... @3quatermass.bsky.social
If you like it go buy their album at Bandcamp quatermass3.bandcamp.com/album/quater... @3quatermass.bsky.social
Quatermass III at The Lexington, London, 16th Dec 2025
YouTube video by MarcusA
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A space groovy track from the Quatermass III gig at The Lexington. youtu.be/i1_mUcTwGYk
If you like it go buy their album at Bandcamp quatermass3.bandcamp.com/album/quater... @3quatermass.bsky.social
If you like it go buy their album at Bandcamp quatermass3.bandcamp.com/album/quater... @3quatermass.bsky.social
Night out in Soho with old mate Mark visited The Social exhibition of Matthew Rich designed '80s Hacienda and PSV hulme gig posters. Was at quite a few of the gigs including these Alan Vega and SPK ones.
December 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Night out in Soho with old mate Mark visited The Social exhibition of Matthew Rich designed '80s Hacienda and PSV hulme gig posters. Was at quite a few of the gigs including these Alan Vega and SPK ones.
Out Tonight to see Quatermass III at the Lexington (again!!) for their album launch with support from Nico Harmony.
December 16, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Out Tonight to see Quatermass III at the Lexington (again!!) for their album launch with support from Nico Harmony.
Just spotted this at a local auction. My parents had one of these Woolworths Christmas trees when I was a kid. Massive waves of Christmas nostalgia.
December 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Just spotted this at a local auction. My parents had one of these Woolworths Christmas trees when I was a kid. Massive waves of Christmas nostalgia.
Out tonight at The Hope & Ruin Brighton to See David Devant And His Spirit Wife supported by the Would Be Goods.
December 12, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Out tonight at The Hope & Ruin Brighton to See David Devant And His Spirit Wife supported by the Would Be Goods.
Out tonight at The Hope & Ruin Brighton for a Hidden Herd new music discovery night to see Winter Gardens, Big Fear, GIFTHORSE and Snowy Mountain.
December 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Out tonight at The Hope & Ruin Brighton for a Hidden Herd new music discovery night to see Winter Gardens, Big Fear, GIFTHORSE and Snowy Mountain.