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Matthew Redhead

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Another wonderful journey to the weirder shores of popular culture with @johnhiggs.bsky.social as guide. A necessary read for those of us who love David #Lynch and his work.

February 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM

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Norman Records

@normanrecords.com

PREORDER: 'Still in a Dream: Shoegaze, Slackers and the Reinvention of Rock, 1984–1994' by Simon Reynolds

The acclaimed writer returns with a book focusing on the blissful fuzz-heavy sounds of the UK/Irish and US indie underground.

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January 29, 2026 at 10:12 AM

John Higgs

@johnhiggs.bsky.social

Looking forward to heading to Faversham @favlit.org to talk about David Lynch with Nicholas Royal - details and tickets are here www.favershamliteraryfestival.org/2026/events/...

John Higgs on film-maker David Lynch

Filmmaker David Lynch... the life, legacy and quiff! Enter the seductive, ambiguous realm of the uncanny with John Higgs discussing his book Lynchian: The Spell of David Lynch. Why does his work...

www.favershamliteraryfestival.org

January 24, 2026 at 11:14 AM

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TRE - Talk Radio Europe

@tre.radio

On Lifestyles with Selina MacKenzie from 14.00CET - @joannemallon.bsky.social on 'How to De-Stress in Five Minutes a Day', and Emma Thorne Lees and Louise Hazleden (Em & Lou) from 'Sobers Socials' on 'How to have fun without drinking'.

January 20, 2026 at 12:50 PM

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Wyrd Science Magazine

@wyrdscience.bsky.social

If you read just one thing today then please consider reading more than one thing, honestly it’s good for you, but still if you are going to read just one thing today then I’d suggest @johnhiggs.bsky.social new piece on subcultures, disappearing countercultures & escaping from the algorithmic yoke

New Moon Letter 1

On Counterculture

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January 18, 2026 at 12:42 PM

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White Rabbit Books

@whiterabbitbks.bsky.social

𝑰 𝒂𝒎 𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒅, 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑰 𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓.

Coming June 2026: the wildly inventive, magnificently surreal story of the impact of a pop group on one man's life, from Michael Bracewell - a writer unlike any other.

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January 15, 2026 at 10:26 AM

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Joanne Mallon

@joannemallon.bsky.social

My book about how to de-stress is out today! amzn.to/49x2Fu1 Nice green cover with shiny foil bits. Sharing its birthday with David Bowie and Elvis Presley, a good sign I hope. #publicationday

How to De-Stress in Five Minutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day

Buy How to De-Stress in Five Minutes a Day: Inspiring Ideas to Help You Unwind Every Day by Mallon, Joanne (ISBN: 9781837997435) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

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January 8, 2026 at 2:19 PM

John Higgs

@johnhiggs.bsky.social

This is a wild deranged claim which I am more than happy to amplify

Ben Bradford @benbrad4d.bsky.social · Jan 5

‘The Story of the Christmas No1: Mistletoe & Vinyl’ by @20thcenturymarc.marcburrows.co.uk is up there with ‘Regenerate, Exterminate: The Story of Doctor Who’ by @johnhiggs.bsky.social and ‘The Day of the Doctor’ by Steven Moffat as best book evs

January 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM

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Alban Kings Project

@shedfeller.bsky.social

One of the best and most interesting writers out there makes a very convincing case for introducing a paid subscription level to his newsletter (with a great Venn diagram)

Venn diagram showing why someone might consider paying for John Higgs to write stuff they may love that does not make commercial sense to traditional publishers

December 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM

John Higgs

@johnhiggs.bsky.social

There's a paid tier opening up on my Substack - introducing New Moon Letters and Midsummer Annuals in the post each year... It's all explained here johnhiggs.substack.com/p/john-higgs...

John Higgs's Octannual Manual #64

The final Octannual Manual in this form - time for change!

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December 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM

John Higgs

@johnhiggs.bsky.social

Big love to Robin, this has not been easy for him

Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social · Dec 13

Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.

This is the saddest day of my professional life.
Today is not only the final recording of the latest series of The Infinite Monkey Cage, it is my last ever Monkey Cage.
I never thought that I would have to leave the show. I always imagined going on until | dropped dead under the studio lights due to a brain aneurysm caused by my final attempt to understand notions of quantum gravity or the shock of being told about fly maggot infestations in the sacks of macaque monkeys.
I resigned in September, after sixteen years of dedication to the show,
A show that I named and helped develop over all those years.
Unfortunately, my opinions outside the BBC have been considered problematic for sometime, whether it has been voicing support for the trans community, criticism of Donald Trump, numerous other outlandish opinions, including once gently criticising Stephen Fry.
These things were considered to conflict with being a freelance BBC science presenter

In a recent meeting where BBC Studio executives again voiced problems with me, I realised my choices.
Obedience and being quieter to remain making Monkey Cage, or 'Resign and have the freedom to speak out against what I believe are injustices'.
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I chose the latter.
It broke my heart.
I love this show and I love the audience, and it is because of the audience in particular, that this decision was so difficult to make.
I kept thinking about all the extremist voices promoting hate and division. They are being given so many platforms, while voices that represent kindness, open mindedness, empathy seem to be scarcer and scarcer.
I felt I couldn't pamper myself with the luxury of silence.
One of my many privileges is that I am able to resign and I can speak out even if it is to the detriment of my career.

I have thought a lot about my heroes, Sinead O Connor, James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, and so many more.
I think of Sinead's words, "the job of an artist is to be themselves at any cost".
James Baldwin said prejudice was really just a word for cowardice.
Audre Lorde, viewing her life, wrote that her only regrets were her silences.
I think of my father as I resign, he brought me up to believe in fairness , justice and kindness.
Though my heart is broken, it is also full of fire.
I apologise to our incredible listeners for my departure, your love of the show means a great deal.
I am so sorry to let you down.
I hope that you can understand my reasoning.
I have to accept that I am not what the current
BBC expects of their freelance presenters.

Despite this I should add that I have always worked far more than my contracted hours to try and ensure the show was always the best it could be, as well as making myself accessible and responsive to the audience wherever and whenever I met them. Every night, we have recorded, I have been filled with determination to make the best show possible. This was not
"just a job"
I hope that with my departure I can be a better ally to the LGBTQ community, to the neurodivergent community, to activists fighting against those who aim to brutalise society, to those currently in prison on hunger strike, and to all those who fight for a more inclusive world.
From many conversations, I know there are many Monkey Cage listeners who support these communities and activists too.
The strawberry is dead.
Long live the strawberry. B

December 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM

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Sophie Charara

@sophiecharara.bsky.social

Winter Non Fiction edit for Shortlist feat. @kdenkwrites.com @johnhiggs.bsky.social @katieprescott.bsky.social Cameron Crowe, Giles Tremlett, Mat Watson, Katy Hessel, Kayleigh Garthwaite, Matthew Costa @plutopress.bsky.social Joel Wainwright @versobooks.bsky.social
www.shortlist.com/books/10-new...

10 new non-fiction books to super-charge your winter reading

Brain food for cold nights

www.shortlist.com

December 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM

John Higgs

@johnhiggs.bsky.social

I'm introducing a screening of Eraserhead at 5pm on Saturday at the Soho Curzon, and doing a signing, come along and say hello! www.curzon.com/films/film-c...

www.curzon.com

December 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM

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Benjamin Myers

@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social

This by @johnhiggs.bsky.social is smashing.

White Rabbit Books @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social · Oct 31

Recommended reading just landed from the great @johnhiggs.bsky.social...

LYNCHIAN is a short but powerful exploration of a true enigmatic genius. It looks at how the late visionary reshaped cinema from the inside out, and why his work affects people so deeply. Out 13 November 🎞️

November 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM

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Joanne Mallon

@joannemallon.bsky.social

Thursday treat from @thequietus.com and @johnhiggs.bsky.social thequietus.com/interviews/s...

The Strange World Of... David Lynch | The Quietus

Ahead of his new book Lynchian, John Higgs selects ten of David Lynch's best movies, short films, series and television appearances.

thequietus.com

November 27, 2025 at 10:44 AM

John Higgs

@johnhiggs.bsky.social

I've written a Strange World... article for @thequietus.com, on David Lynch thequietus.com/interviews/s...

The Strange World Of... David Lynch | The Quietus

Ahead of his new book Lynchian, John Higgs selects ten of David Lynch's best movies, short films, series and television appearances.

thequietus.com

November 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM

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Paul Hayes

@paul-hayes.bsky.social

An article, a video, and a new book announcement!

My latest blog entry, announcing the publication next year of my new book When Saturday Came and talking about some related bits and pieces.

Another Saturday in November 1950

The blog of writer and radio producer Paul Hayes.

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November 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM

John Higgs

@johnhiggs.bsky.social

The Estonian translation of Love & Let Die out on the shelves, looking very handsome

Alasdair Satchel @alsatch.bsky.social · Nov 22

Found in a lovely bookshop on n Tallinn @johnhiggs.bsky.social

November 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM

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David Lynch's Worlds

@davidlynchsworlds.bsky.social

Attention UK:
#DavidLynch

November 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM

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christhebarker

@christhebarker.bsky.social

OK. All done. Pedants? I'm not interested, this is MY Doctors.
If you are interested in an A2 print I've decided to knock the price down so that it's £60 plus postage (assuming I get enough interest to make it worth my while)
Let me know here or in DMs if you are interested. Probably print 10.