Pete Paphides
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It may look to the untrained eye, I'm sitting on my arse all day.
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@petepaphides.bsky.social Your mentioning of Funny Face the other day sent me on a Sparks/Hepburn stramash-up frenzy:
All That Is Delicious Is Not Nutritious | Daily Reckless
Audrey Hepburn gets all philosophical with Fred Astaire, backed by Sparks. see also:
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February 17, 2026 at 4:01 PM
@petepaphides.bsky.social Your mentioning of Funny Face the other day sent me on a Sparks/Hepburn stramash-up frenzy:
"I’ve always loved modern R&B that not so much leans into the melodrama as runs screaming towards it with its hair on fire."
Nothing to see here. Just Rita Ora, Brandy, Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, a Greek chorus of opera-singing footmen and a megaton of sensational outfits. | Pete Paphides
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February 17, 2026 at 9:18 AM
"I’ve always loved modern R&B that not so much leans into the melodrama as runs screaming towards it with its hair on fire."
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This is joyous and your reminder to go and listen to Ivor Cutler any time you can.
Just over thirty years ago, I was the only person to witness what was tantamount to a little piece of performance art by one of the greatest humorists of his generation – a piece of performance art predicated on a reference I didn't fully understand until yesterday afternoon. Let me explain.
The 30 year mystery of Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, Ivor Cutler and The Lightning Seeds | Pete Paphides
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February 16, 2026 at 10:42 AM
This is joyous and your reminder to go and listen to Ivor Cutler any time you can.
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met him a couple of times - i asked him how he wrote and he said mainly by keeping a notebook by his bed and writing as soon as he woke from a dream. “suppress the intellect” were his sage words of advice.
February 16, 2026 at 8:49 AM
met him a couple of times - i asked him how he wrote and he said mainly by keeping a notebook by his bed and writing as soon as he woke from a dream. “suppress the intellect” were his sage words of advice.
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Fantastic!
Just over thirty years ago, I was the only person to witness what was tantamount to a little piece of performance art by one of the greatest humorists of his generation – a piece of performance art predicated on a reference I didn't fully understand until yesterday afternoon. Let me explain.
The 30 year mystery of Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, Ivor Cutler and The Lightning Seeds | Pete Paphides
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February 16, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Fantastic!
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It is funny to have to explain Ivor Cutler to Americans because you have to do it every time, they always forget. “What is this?” “It’s Ivor Cutler.”
Just over thirty years ago, I was the only person to witness what was tantamount to a little piece of performance art by one of the greatest humorists of his generation – a piece of performance art predicated on a reference I didn't fully understand until yesterday afternoon. Let me explain.
The 30 year mystery of Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, Ivor Cutler and The Lightning Seeds | Pete Paphides
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February 16, 2026 at 8:21 AM
It is funny to have to explain Ivor Cutler to Americans because you have to do it every time, they always forget. “What is this?” “It’s Ivor Cutler.”
Just over thirty years ago, I was the only person to witness what was tantamount to a little piece of performance art by one of the greatest humorists of his generation – a piece of performance art predicated on a reference I didn't fully understand until yesterday afternoon. Let me explain.
The 30 year mystery of Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, Ivor Cutler and The Lightning Seeds | Pete Paphides
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February 16, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Just over thirty years ago, I was the only person to witness what was tantamount to a little piece of performance art by one of the greatest humorists of his generation – a piece of performance art predicated on a reference I didn't fully understand until yesterday afternoon. Let me explain.
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Ten minutes to airtime on Soho Radio. How will it go? Will the various technical challenges be overcome? Have a listen here www.sohoradio.com
Home - Soho Radio
Soho Radio is an online radio station broadcasting live from Soho and New York to the world, featuring two channels: Soho & NYC + Culture.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Ten minutes to airtime on Soho Radio. How will it go? Will the various technical challenges be overcome? Have a listen here www.sohoradio.com
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Another brilliant article from Pete. Educational and entertaining. Great stuff.
Good morning! Here's a piece inspired in part by my possibly unwarranted discomfort at seeing Jackie Edwards records filed in the reggae section. www.patreon.com/posts/soul-o...
February 15, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Another brilliant article from Pete. Educational and entertaining. Great stuff.
Good morning! Here's a piece inspired in part by my possibly unwarranted discomfort at seeing Jackie Edwards records filed in the reggae section. www.patreon.com/posts/soul-o...
February 15, 2026 at 10:59 AM
Good morning! Here's a piece inspired in part by my possibly unwarranted discomfort at seeing Jackie Edwards records filed in the reggae section. www.patreon.com/posts/soul-o...
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He can say what he wants but he won't change my mind.
Oh hang on, he did.
Good piece.
Oh hang on, he did.
Good piece.
This morning, I've been mostly thinking about Texas.
To start with, I had been quite indifferent to Texas, but then something happened... | Pete Paphides
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February 14, 2026 at 8:49 AM
He can say what he wants but he won't change my mind.
Oh hang on, he did.
Good piece.
Oh hang on, he did.
Good piece.
This morning, I've been mostly thinking about Texas.
To start with, I had been quite indifferent to Texas, but then something happened... | Pete Paphides
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February 14, 2026 at 8:09 AM
This morning, I've been mostly thinking about Texas.
I've heard it thousands of times, but to switch on the radio and hear Take A Chance On Me burst into action, to have that intensity of energy and colour explode out of silence, from a song that's 47 years old, it's kind of miraculous really.
February 13, 2026 at 7:15 AM
I've heard it thousands of times, but to switch on the radio and hear Take A Chance On Me burst into action, to have that intensity of energy and colour explode out of silence, from a song that's 47 years old, it's kind of miraculous really.
Here's a question (with some great answers in the comments)
Could non-toxic celebrations of male friendship be the rarest pop subgenre of all? | Pete Paphides
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February 12, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Here's a question (with some great answers in the comments)
His "apology" was even more deplorable than the utterances for which he purported to be apologising. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Fact-checking Jim Ratcliffe's immigration and benefit claims
BBC Verify has been examining some of the Manchester United owner's claims.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
His "apology" was even more deplorable than the utterances for which he purported to be apologising. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
DON'T HAVE NIGHTMARES
February 11, 2026 at 12:13 PM
DON'T HAVE NIGHTMARES
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Outstandifold in the eardrobes, with nostalgimost listeny of ska, lovers rock & reggae, with Hammond C3 accompanale the bass drum is always on the three there.
Deep joy and brrrrrrrt.
Deep joy and brrrrrrrt.
Happy to say that the second and final part of Mash Down Birmingham: The Musical Youth Story is now available via all the usual streaming services.
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Mash Down Birmingham: The Story of Musical Youth: Part 2
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February 11, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Outstandifold in the eardrobes, with nostalgimost listeny of ska, lovers rock & reggae, with Hammond C3 accompanale the bass drum is always on the three there.
Deep joy and brrrrrrrt.
Deep joy and brrrrrrrt.
Good morning. I’m so glad that someone (thank you Jane B) had the presence of mind to capture this. It’s a glorious impromptu version of What Goes On performed last Saturday at The Betsey Trotwood by European Sun and Jamie Perrett.
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A, C, D, G and a solo you never want to end: European Sun & Jamie Perrett do What Goes On. | Pete Paphides
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February 11, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Good morning. I’m so glad that someone (thank you Jane B) had the presence of mind to capture this. It’s a glorious impromptu version of What Goes On performed last Saturday at The Betsey Trotwood by European Sun and Jamie Perrett.
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Oh this is the pass the duchie song - which my kids are obsessed with since watching stranger things. Will be adding this to my listening list!
Happy to say that the second and final part of Mash Down Birmingham: The Musical Youth Story is now available via all the usual streaming services.
open.spotify.com/episode/028Z...
open.spotify.com/episode/028Z...
Mash Down Birmingham: The Story of Musical Youth: Part 2
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February 11, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Oh this is the pass the duchie song - which my kids are obsessed with since watching stranger things. Will be adding this to my listening list!
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Great show this week. That new De La Soul really hits hard. Thanks for Light of the World, too. ✌️❤️
February 11, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Great show this week. That new De La Soul really hits hard. Thanks for Light of the World, too. ✌️❤️
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I was obviously aware of Musical Youth & Pass the Dutchie but this 2 part podcast makes you think about the song anew - it was actually a great single.
Happy to say that the second and final part of Mash Down Birmingham: The Musical Youth Story is now available via all the usual streaming services.
open.spotify.com/episode/028Z...
open.spotify.com/episode/028Z...
Mash Down Birmingham: The Story of Musical Youth: Part 2
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February 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
I was obviously aware of Musical Youth & Pass the Dutchie but this 2 part podcast makes you think about the song anew - it was actually a great single.
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Fragment B is the new project by Natasha Penot and Mark Tranmer
Pete Paphides played "Beautiful Dreamer" on his show - first broadcast anywhere. Thank you, Pete:
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Bandcamp - art: Tim O'Donnell.
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Pete Paphides played "Beautiful Dreamer" on his show - first broadcast anywhere. Thank you, Pete:
www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pe...
Bandcamp - art: Tim O'Donnell.
marktranmer.bandcamp.com/track/beauti...
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February 10, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Fragment B is the new project by Natasha Penot and Mark Tranmer
Pete Paphides played "Beautiful Dreamer" on his show - first broadcast anywhere. Thank you, Pete:
www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pe...
Bandcamp - art: Tim O'Donnell.
marktranmer.bandcamp.com/track/beauti...
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Pete Paphides played "Beautiful Dreamer" on his show - first broadcast anywhere. Thank you, Pete:
www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pe...
Bandcamp - art: Tim O'Donnell.
marktranmer.bandcamp.com/track/beauti...
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You can listen back to last night's Soho Radio show here if you so please. I've pasted the full track list in the comments. x www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pe...
Pete Paphides (09/02/2026)
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February 10, 2026 at 12:27 PM
You can listen back to last night's Soho Radio show here if you so please. I've pasted the full track list in the comments. x www.mixcloud.com/sohoradio/pe...
Excited by the news that David Grant & Linx are doing an actual gig in London in the summer, this morning I thought I'd shine a light on this gem from a somewhat forgotten David Grant solo album.
Bangerac #4: David Grant: Anxious Edge | Pete Paphides
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February 10, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Excited by the news that David Grant & Linx are doing an actual gig in London in the summer, this morning I thought I'd shine a light on this gem from a somewhat forgotten David Grant solo album.