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Bob Geldof and Paul Vallely in conversation with Dylan Jones celebrating the publication of LIVE AID - THE DEFINITIVE 40 YEAR STORY

9/10 @classicrockmag.bsky.social
4.5/5 Classic Pop
November 12, 2025 at 9:44 AM
“(Joyce) revisits key moments with a fresh perspective balancing humour and vulnerability while capturing the emotional core of his years with the band”
@louderthanwar.bsky.social

‘Mike Joyce - The Drums’ is out now
November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
An @the-independent.com Book of the Month

“Music fans will find much of interest in Paul Vallely’s detailed and potent account”

‘Live Aid: The Definitive 40 Year Story’ is OUT NOW
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
“Poignant, tasteful and compassionate”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@shindigmagazine.bsky.social

‘Surf’s Up: Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys’ by Peter Doggett is out now
November 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
OUT NOW!
November 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Mike Joyce finally tells his story, offering candid and personal reflections on being a member of The Smiths

@iainkey.bsky.social review for LTW

@johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @newmodernbooks.bsky.social @peteselby.bsky.social

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The Drums by Mike Joyce - Book Review
Mike Joyce finally tells his story, offering candid and personal reflections on being a member of The Smiths
louderthanwar.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Ahead of publication tomorrow, a lovely way to spend 40 minutes

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The Smiths’ Mike Joyce on triumph, gladioli & Morrissey when he was still ‘Steve’
YouTube video by Word In Your Ear
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November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Gear, fab biography of @ringostarrmusic.bsky.social paints a satisfyingly more complex portrait of the 'cute' Beatle, Ringo (@newmodernbooks.bsky.social). Fresh interviews and Tom Doyle's gently pointed commentary add to the appeal in a valuable new addition for any The Beatles library.
November 5, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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A huge congratulations to the Queen of New Modern @debseyonbass.bsky.social and our very own backbeat Mike Joyce for their inclusion on the @roughtrade1976.bsky.social Books of the Year 2025 list. Keeping fabulous company amongst some wonderful reads

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November 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Out Thursday
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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COMPETITION TIME!

Not only has the Smiths' sticksman penned an honest and witty autobiography, he's gone and signed a pair of drumsticks too!

Simply place an order for his book to be in the running to win 'em!

resident-music.com/product/joyc...

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November 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Bob Geldof: ‘Band Aid’s time has been. I would like to bow out’

Live Aid: The Definitive 40 Year Story @newmodernbooks.bsky.social is a beast of a book

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Bob Geldof: ‘Band Aid’s time has been. I would like to bow out’
Forty years on from Band Aid and Live Aid, is Bob Geldof ready to take a step back from duelling with politicians, NGOs and global financial institutions?
www.thetimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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It has been an incredibly satisfying week for New Modern. Extracts, reviews, TV, launches, new events. Nothing is ever taken for granted. So thank you to everyone who supports us and thank you to everyone who reads our books. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoy making them x
October 31, 2025 at 5:57 PM
To celebrate the publication of ‘Live Aid: The Definitive 40 Year Story’ join Bob Geldof and Paul Valley in conversation with Dylan Jones at Foyles Charing Cross Road

11-11-25

7pm

www.foyles.co.uk/events/bob-g...
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mike Joyce In Conversation
2025 Book Tour

Kicking off this Saturday in Leeds with @chrishawkinsdj.bsky.social

A dazzling array of guest hosts

Additional special event at Rough Trade East on Sunday 9th November with @matosman.bsky.social

Tour: tinyurl.com/325x5eer
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October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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6th November 2025

PAUL VALLELY with BOB GELDOF:
‘Live Aid: The Definitive 40 Year Story’

PETER DOGGETT:
‘Surf’s Up: Brian Wilson & the Beach Boys’

MIKE JOYCE:
‘The Drums’

Coming Next Week on @newmodernbooks.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
‘LAZARUS: THE SECOND COMING OF DAVID BOWIE’

A major new biography by @alexlarman.bsky.social

Exclusive interviews with his closest collaborators

Unseen photos

01-01-26

Now available to pre-order

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Design:Stuart Tolley
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 AM
‘The Tremolo Diaries’ by Justin Currie is out now. With huge thanks to Jools Holland
October 27, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Any Dolly Mixture fans here? Hope so, they were one of the greatest bands to ever exist, and Debsey's new memoir is excellent. I spoke to her about it for The Quietus @thequietus.com @newmodernbooks.bsky.social @debseyonbass.bsky.social
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Sweet Dreams: An Interview with Debsey Wykes of Dolly Mixture | The Quietus
Aug Stone talks to the Dolly Mixture singer/bassist about her new book, Teenage Daydream, chronicling the band’s brushes with success
thequietus.com
October 26, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The biggest artists, the best music writers

New 5 ⭐️ books from New Modern

‘RINGO - A FAB LIFE’
by TOM DOYLE
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Record Collector
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @mojomagazine.bsky.social
10/10 @classicrockmag.bsky.social

‘PINK FLOYD SHINE ON’
by MARK BLAKE
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ RC
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mojo
8/10 @uncutmagazine.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
"(The) definitive biography. An engaging, meticulous view of the life of the Beatles drummer. It fleshes out with sharp analysis the well documented events whilst detailing -with no little sparkle- some of the lesser known aspects of his remarkable career"
@theipaper.com

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October 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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This book is 100% fab.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Record Collector

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @mojomagazine.bsky.social

“An essential purchase 10/10” @quantick.bsky.social, Classic Rock

“A wonderful book” @beatlespod.bsky.social

“A beautiful read” @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social

“A seriously brilliant book” @beatlesbookspod.bsky.social

OUT NOW

#ringo
October 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Record Collector

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @mojomagazine.bsky.social

“An essential purchase 10/10” @quantick.bsky.social, Classic Rock

“A wonderful book” @beatlespod.bsky.social

“A beautiful read” @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social

“A seriously brilliant book” @beatlesbookspod.bsky.social

OUT NOW

#ringo
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM