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Official account of John Robb musician and writer. Upcoming memoirs and tour https://louderthanwar.com/john-robb-memoirs-and-spoken-word-tour-may-2026/
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Tour poster for my upcoming May 2026 tour for my memoirs. Special guest for each night will be announced soon. Tickets and pre order signed copies of the book from louderthanwar.com/john-robb-me...
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Mancunian mainstay and alternative national treasure @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social has lived a life in music. In his new memoir he charts his adventures on the cultural frontline, chronicling the making of a DIY icon.

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February 19, 2026 at 6:24 PM
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Pale Blue Eyes join Sea Power, Benefits, Evil Blizzard, Immersion and many others for our inaugural louder Than War Live festival in Manchester on March 14th. Tickets and details here louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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February 16, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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Who’s coming…?
John Robb memoirs and spoken word tour May 2026 with a different guest in conversation each night inc Gaye Advert, Stuart from Mogwai, Pauline Murray, Martin Bramah, Dave Rowntree, Holly The Lovely Eggs, Steve & Paul Hanley, Lily from The Meffs  
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John Robb memoirs and spoken word tour May 2026
In May 2026 John Robb will be releasing his memoirs, 'Punk Rock Ruined My Life' and to accompany this will be a spoken word tour. Each event will be a one
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February 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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We lost Andrew Weatherall 6 years ago to this day. Back in happier times at the very start of his game changing journey an indepth interview with John Robb 1990 louderthanwar.com/andrew-weath... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Andrew Weatherall interview
Andrew Weatherall interview in depth in 1990 about hopes for the future, club culture, punk rock, soul music, the Happy Mondays remix
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February 18, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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John Robb memoirs and spoken word tour May 2026 with a different guest in conversation each night inc Gaye Advert, Stuart from Mogwai, Pauline Murray, Martin Bramah, Dave Rowntree, Holly The Lovely Eggs, Steve & Paul Hanley, Lily from The Meffs  
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John Robb memoirs and spoken word tour May 2026
In May 2026 John Robb will be releasing his memoirs, 'Punk Rock Ruined My Life' and to accompany this will be a spoken word tour. Each event will be a one
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February 17, 2026 at 11:07 AM
We lost Andrew Weatherall 6 years ago to this day. Back in happier times at the very start of his game changing journey an indepth interview with John Robb 1990 louderthanwar.com/andrew-weath... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Andrew Weatherall interview
Andrew Weatherall interview in depth in 1990 about hopes for the future, club culture, punk rock, soul music, the Happy Mondays remix
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February 18, 2026 at 11:04 AM
A great night of metal with Avatar with LTW faces Witch Club Satan plus Alien Weaponry Manchester Academy – Live Review

“ ..a Sunday night in Manchester transformed into a whirlwind of chaos, ceremony and controlled mayhem.“
Photo: Mudkiss Photos
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Avatar: Manchester Academy
Avatar return to Manchester to a virtually sell-out crowd at the Academy, a triumph in the making reports MK Bennett.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Bal Stingray & His Goo Goo Mucks: The Green Room, Stockton-On-Tees – Live Review ‘electric rocking garage ‘billy at its best!’ louderthanwar.com/bal-stingray... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Bal Stingray & His Goo Goo Mucks: The Green Room, Stockton-On-Tees – Live Review
The intimate Green Room at Stockton-on-Tees saw Bal Stingray back on stage with his Goo Goo Mucks, supported by the truly manic Los Coyote Men and The Hangmen
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February 18, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Who’s coming…?
John Robb memoirs and spoken word tour May 2026 with a different guest in conversation each night inc Gaye Advert, Stuart from Mogwai, Pauline Murray, Martin Bramah, Dave Rowntree, Holly The Lovely Eggs, Steve & Paul Hanley, Lily from The Meffs  
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John Robb memoirs and spoken word tour May 2026
In May 2026 John Robb will be releasing his memoirs, 'Punk Rock Ruined My Life' and to accompany this will be a spoken word tour. Each event will be a one
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February 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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Jarboe : The John Robb interview about her new album, ‘Sightings’ which is inspired by nature and beyond and her fascinating career louderthanwar.com/jarboe-talks... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Jarboe talks to John Robb about her great new album
Jarboe talks to John Robb about her great new album
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February 16, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Titles included in this promotion:
Manchester must dance
Caroline Aherne @arghkid.bsky.social
Q is for Garden @jennychambles.bsky.social
Punk rock ruined my life @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social
US grand strategy and the Madman theory
Out of the depths
The poetry of suicide @jtwelsch.bsky.social
February 17, 2026 at 10:23 AM
John Robb memoirs and spoken word tour May 2026 with a different guest in conversation each night inc Gaye Advert, Stuart from Mogwai, Pauline Murray, Martin Bramah, Dave Rowntree, Holly The Lovely Eggs, Steve & Paul Hanley, Lily from The Meffs  
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John Robb memoirs and spoken word tour May 2026
In May 2026 John Robb will be releasing his memoirs, 'Punk Rock Ruined My Life' and to accompany this will be a spoken word tour. Each event will be a one
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February 17, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Lets see who Reform has said they hate.

The Working Class they have had it too good for too long.
Women they better start having babies or they'll get taxed.
Pensioners, the State Pension is unaffordable.
Anyone who wants NHS Healthcare.

Why would you vote for that
February 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Jarboe : The John Robb interview about her new album, ‘Sightings’ which is inspired by nature and beyond and her fascinating career louderthanwar.com/jarboe-talks... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Jarboe talks to John Robb about her great new album
Jarboe talks to John Robb about her great new album
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February 16, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Back in stock!
Signed copies John Robb's best selling 'The Art Of Darkness - the History of Goth' book...
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The Art Of Darkness - The History Of Goth - John Robb (signed) from The Membranes
The Art Of Darkness - The History Of Goth - John Robb (signed) from The Membranes
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February 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Eugene Hütz (Gogol Bordello) : The John Robb interview about the great new album and finding harmony in a chaotic world louderthanwar.com/eugene-hutz-... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
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Eugene Hütz (Gogol Bordello) speaks to John Robb about the new 'We Mean It, Man' album and how their combination of gypsy folk, hardcore, punk, techno and all the rebel musics makes a 21st century fut...
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February 16, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Pale Blue Eyes join Sea Power, Benefits, Evil Blizzard, Immersion and many others for our inaugural louder Than War Live festival in Manchester on March 14th. Tickets and details here louderthanwar.com/louder-than-...
Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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February 16, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Back in stock!
Signed copies John Robb's best selling 'The Art Of Darkness - the History of Goth' book...
membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/the-ar...
The Art Of Darkness - The History Of Goth - John Robb (signed) from The Membranes
The Art Of Darkness - The History Of Goth - John Robb (signed) from The Membranes
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February 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Crowdfund announced for big Mani wall mural for Manchester louderthanwar.com/crowdfund-an... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Mani Stone Roses crowd fund for mural
Mani Stone Roses crowd fund for mural
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February 16, 2026 at 10:43 AM
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Groundbreaking new platform Dune launches to monetise streaming in an equitable Way for artists and fans. John Robb interviews the founders and sees hope on the horizon... louderthanwar.com/dune-app/ via @louderthanwar
Dune app At last there is hope on the horizon for musicians struggling to survive in the streaming age.
Dune app At last there is hope on the horizon for musicians struggling to survive in the streaming age.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Grauzone Festival : Den Hague post punk, EBM and Goth event : Live Review of one of the best festivals louderthanwar.com/grauzone-fes... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social
Grauzone Festival
Grauzone Festival weekend event that was rooted in post punk and the gothic
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February 11, 2026 at 9:22 AM
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Ratcliffe is presumably better at counting his money than this.

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February 12, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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Sea Power to headline the first Louder Than War Live festival in Manchester on March 14 with Pale Blue Eyes, Benefits, House of All, Evil Blizzard, Immersion and many others. Tickets are selling fast! don't miss out...BUY NOW...
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Louder Than War Live - Manchester Festival - March 2026
Louder Than War is Hosting Its First Festival In Manchester called LOUDER THAN WAR LIVE in March 2026 - Signed Up Form
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February 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Laibach announce new album and tour 'their most pop release yet...' louderthanwar.com/laibach-anno... via @louderthanwar
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SLOVENIAN COLLECTIVE ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF A NEW STUDIO ALBUM,  THEIR MOST POP OUTING TO DATE
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February 11, 2026 at 11:37 AM