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Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

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He/him. Novelist, poet, Spoken Word artist, painter, champion of new music. Debut novel DEAD MEN nominated for Guardian First Book Award. #StandUpToRacism. European. #RejoinEU. www.tettig.com. Don't DM me unless you know me.

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Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

My Greek duolingo has started taking the piss now. #ncfc

November 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

This stays pinned until we have overcome racism. #StandUpToRacism

September 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

New poem. Now. #Poetry #Poem #Politics

Now

Now is a dangerous time
In the world, when
Grey men who want power
Enlist mass support through
Lies about immigration, and the

Foreign, invent stories of
A threat to their countries from
Roving gangs of other
Races, and preach
Inhumanity rather than
Decency, declare war on
Goodness and dignity,
Elevate the destruction of lives

Instead of encouraging tolerance
So we all can live together in

A world of peace and

Real understanding. Truth is
Anathema to these
Culture warriors whose words
Incriminate themselves, and
Show them to be
The real villains

Always. History will
Not judge them kindly, these
Destroyers of unity

And compassion.

Look at facts, not
Insidious lies and motives,
And preach and practice
Resistance to hatred.

R 26/08/2025 16:57 Norwich

August 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

This is for anyone who was protesting against #Immigration outside a hotel today.

The Racist

You say everyone’s equal.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You say colour doesn’t matter.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You say people must be safe.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You say you have foreign friends.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You take holidays abroad.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You don’t like foreign food.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You only speak English.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You won’t do some jobs.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You’re a benefits fraud.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You hate paying tax.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You wave a red and white flag.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You’re red in the face.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You say you’re Christian.
You’re anti-immigrant.
You say you’re not racist.
Actually, you are racist.
You’re anti-immigrant.

R 23/08/2025 12:07 Norwich

August 23, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

Out on all major streaming platforms on 11th July 2025, my newest collab with the genius that is The Big Grey Man.

James Bond Is Dead.

On soundcloud now soundcloud.com/richardpierc...

Blond man wearing round glasses, in a tuxedo, white shirt, black bow tie, smiling.
James Bond Is Dead
Richard Pierce featuring The Big Grey Man
Photo: Di Mackey Photography

June 17, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

New poem. Island Of Strangers. tettig.com/island-of-st... #Politics #Immigration

Island Of Strangers

We’re already there.
Where no-one leaves their doors unlocked,
Where suspicion is the prime emotion,
Where the sick are a burden,
Where the poor are third class,
Where trans people are legislated against,
Where foreigners are scum,
Where race crime is in fashion again,
Where anyone different is bad,
Where intolerance is encouraged,
Where Europe is the enemy,
Where racists are true friends,
Where no-one is allowed to trust another,
Where the only respected minority is fascist,
Where no promises are kept,
Where love is a foreign word,
Where empathy is discouraged,
Where truth is a dirty word,
Where everyone hates each other,
Where political expediency trumps statesmanship,
Where culture is broken,
Where there s no future.

R 13/05/2025 00:07 Norwich

May 13, 2025 at 6:31 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 28 March 2025 at 13:00 and 23:00. The best new music radio show anywhere. #InternetRadio #NewMusic #IndieMusic

March 28, 2025 at 8:33 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 21 March 2025 at 13:00 and 23:00. The best new music radio anywhere. #InternetRadio #NewMusic #IndieMusic

March 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 14 March 2025 at 13:00 and 23:00. The best new music show in the known and unknown universes. #InternetRadio #NewMusic #IndieMusic

March 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 28 Feb 2025 at 13:00 and 23:00. Always the best new music show anywhere. #InternetRadio #NewMusic #Indie

February 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

Out now on all major streaming platforms. #withoutgoodbyes @marinaflo.bsky.social @bassandtaylor.bsky.social

open.spotify.com/album/5xpIKY...
music.apple.com/us/album/wit...

#NewMusic

Empty wooden chair with armrests against blurred background. without goodbyes.

February 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 21 Feb 2025 at 13:00 and 23:00. Still the best new music show in any radio. #InternetRadio #NewMusic #Indie

February 21, 2025 at 8:26 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

New single. without goodbyes. out 21feb25. preorder at distrokid.com/hyperfollow/.... Why? Oligarchs condemn Flower Power, peace & environmental movements, & human rights protesters, for the troubles of the world. But it’s actually these despots’ own lies and greed which are to blame. #NewMusic

February 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 14 Feb 2025 at 13:00 and 23:00. Always the best new music show on any radio.

February 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

21st February 2025

Empty chair against a wall, colour distorted. Plain legend: without goodbyes.

February 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

February 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 07 Feb 2025 at 13:00 and 23:00. Always the best new music show on any radio.

February 7, 2025 at 9:02 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 31 Jan2025 at 13:00. Simply the best new music show on any radio.

January 31, 2025 at 9:15 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 31 Jan2025 at 13:00. Simply the best new music show on any radio.

January 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 24 Jan2025 at 13:00. Still the best new music show on any radio.

January 24, 2025 at 9:03 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 17 Jan2025 at 13:00. 12 brand new tracks, and 1 old song. The best new music show on any radio.

January 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 10 Jan2025 at 13:00. Six new tracks, and 9 tracks from the shortlist of the best songs of 2024 which didn't quite make it into the top 27.

January 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 03 Jan2025 at 13:00. Five new tracks, and 9 tracks from the shortlist of the best songs of 2024 which didn't quite make it into the top 27.

January 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday will air live on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 27 Dec24 at 13:00 UTC (repeated at 23:00 UTC), featuring the best 27 tracks of 2024. No other new music show like it.

December 27, 2024 at 10:48 AM

Richard Pierce

@tettig.bsky.social

#NewMusicFriday airs on www.radiostradbroke.co.uk on 20 December 2024 at 13:00 UTC and 23:00 UTC. The best new music show anywhere in the known and unknown universe.

December 20, 2024 at 9:36 AM

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