Peter Stoneman
@peterstoneman.bsky.social
Posts about music, films and telly.
Also, books about music, films and telly.
Writer. Collaborator. Ghost. Researcher. Fact checker. Manuscript fixer-upper. Former record company nobody. Beatlebum.
peterstoneman.com
Also, books about music, films and telly.
Writer. Collaborator. Ghost. Researcher. Fact checker. Manuscript fixer-upper. Former record company nobody. Beatlebum.
peterstoneman.com
Reposted by Peter Stoneman
January 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
This is a beautiful memoir.
January 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM
This is a beautiful memoir.
Sandy Denny - The North Star Grassman and the Ravens (1971) Island Remasters CD
In hindsight, 2005 or thereabouts seems to be the high watermark of the CD reissue era. So many great works of art made available for a tenner. Beautiful packaging. Sleeve notes. Great sound. We were spoiled.
#NowPlaying
In hindsight, 2005 or thereabouts seems to be the high watermark of the CD reissue era. So many great works of art made available for a tenner. Beautiful packaging. Sleeve notes. Great sound. We were spoiled.
#NowPlaying
January 14, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Sandy Denny - The North Star Grassman and the Ravens (1971) Island Remasters CD
In hindsight, 2005 or thereabouts seems to be the high watermark of the CD reissue era. So many great works of art made available for a tenner. Beautiful packaging. Sleeve notes. Great sound. We were spoiled.
#NowPlaying
In hindsight, 2005 or thereabouts seems to be the high watermark of the CD reissue era. So many great works of art made available for a tenner. Beautiful packaging. Sleeve notes. Great sound. We were spoiled.
#NowPlaying
Gary Higgins - Red Hash (1973)
Lost classic alert.
Tuning out all the horrible noise of the world with this beautiful 2005 Drag City reissue. Sublime.
#NowPlaying
Lost classic alert.
Tuning out all the horrible noise of the world with this beautiful 2005 Drag City reissue. Sublime.
#NowPlaying
January 14, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Gary Higgins - Red Hash (1973)
Lost classic alert.
Tuning out all the horrible noise of the world with this beautiful 2005 Drag City reissue. Sublime.
#NowPlaying
Lost classic alert.
Tuning out all the horrible noise of the world with this beautiful 2005 Drag City reissue. Sublime.
#NowPlaying
Paul Weller working the day job.
youtube.com/shorts/Mvd9v...
youtube.com/shorts/Mvd9v...
A scarcely seen performance of 'My Ever Changing Moods', broadcast on France's TF1.
YouTube video by Paul Weller
youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Paul Weller working the day job.
youtube.com/shorts/Mvd9v...
youtube.com/shorts/Mvd9v...
New Order - Substance (1987) Factory Records 2LP
A miraculous car boot sale find from way, way back.
#NowPlaying
A miraculous car boot sale find from way, way back.
#NowPlaying
January 11, 2026 at 2:57 PM
New Order - Substance (1987) Factory Records 2LP
A miraculous car boot sale find from way, way back.
#NowPlaying
A miraculous car boot sale find from way, way back.
#NowPlaying
Teenage Fanclub - Grand Prix (1995) LP
2018 Sony reissue. Very tidy pressing of a great album - for my money, it's their best long player.
#NowPlaying
2018 Sony reissue. Very tidy pressing of a great album - for my money, it's their best long player.
#NowPlaying
January 11, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Teenage Fanclub - Grand Prix (1995) LP
2018 Sony reissue. Very tidy pressing of a great album - for my money, it's their best long player.
#NowPlaying
2018 Sony reissue. Very tidy pressing of a great album - for my money, it's their best long player.
#NowPlaying
I'm going to turn those water biscuits into wine biscuits, baby
Hand to You Know Whomst, this is someone’s FB profile photo, and it’s the funniest thing I’ve seen all day.
January 10, 2026 at 11:41 PM
I'm going to turn those water biscuits into wine biscuits, baby
"The ants are back"
January 10, 2026 at 11:39 PM
"The ants are back"
Reposted by Peter Stoneman
Never mind all the charm and talent. That much of Isiah is always onscreen and utterly obvious.
Instead, a last word to let everyone know what isn't evidenced on film: He was an even better person than he was an actor; a warm and gracious delight of a man. Goodbye, friend.
Instead, a last word to let everyone know what isn't evidenced on film: He was an even better person than he was an actor; a warm and gracious delight of a man. Goodbye, friend.
"Whitlock didn’t steal scenes as much as he elevated them, becoming a part of the fabric of storytellers like David Simon and Spike Lee, who knew exactly how to use this stealthy genius,” writes @briantallerico.bsky.social in his tribute to the late Isiah Whitlock Jr.
A Brilliant Actor and Even Better Person: Isiah Whitlock Jr. (1954-2025) | Tributes | Roger Ebert
A tribute to the star of The Wire and several Spike Lee joints.
www.rogerebert.com
January 6, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Never mind all the charm and talent. That much of Isiah is always onscreen and utterly obvious.
Instead, a last word to let everyone know what isn't evidenced on film: He was an even better person than he was an actor; a warm and gracious delight of a man. Goodbye, friend.
Instead, a last word to let everyone know what isn't evidenced on film: He was an even better person than he was an actor; a warm and gracious delight of a man. Goodbye, friend.
Last summer, while umming and ahhing about taking on a project, I received the following message, urging me to come on board.
(I didn't take the assignment.)
(I didn't take the assignment.)
January 6, 2026 at 11:14 AM
Last summer, while umming and ahhing about taking on a project, I received the following message, urging me to come on board.
(I didn't take the assignment.)
(I didn't take the assignment.)
Scott Walker in 5 Easy Pieces (2003) boxed set
Genuinely can't remember if the idea of 5 themed CDs worked* but I guess I'll find out over the course of this chilly morning.
#NowPlaying
Genuinely can't remember if the idea of 5 themed CDs worked* but I guess I'll find out over the course of this chilly morning.
#NowPlaying
January 6, 2026 at 8:49 AM
Scott Walker in 5 Easy Pieces (2003) boxed set
Genuinely can't remember if the idea of 5 themed CDs worked* but I guess I'll find out over the course of this chilly morning.
#NowPlaying
Genuinely can't remember if the idea of 5 themed CDs worked* but I guess I'll find out over the course of this chilly morning.
#NowPlaying
Delta - Slippin' Out (2025) Circuitry LP
Late Christmas present to myself. First time on vinyl, 25th anniversary 2LP reissue of the former Sea Urchins' 'lost' classic debut. Put together with real care - and housed in a far less dreary sleeve.
Indie kids of a certain age, treat yo self!
#NowPlaying
Late Christmas present to myself. First time on vinyl, 25th anniversary 2LP reissue of the former Sea Urchins' 'lost' classic debut. Put together with real care - and housed in a far less dreary sleeve.
Indie kids of a certain age, treat yo self!
#NowPlaying
January 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Delta - Slippin' Out (2025) Circuitry LP
Late Christmas present to myself. First time on vinyl, 25th anniversary 2LP reissue of the former Sea Urchins' 'lost' classic debut. Put together with real care - and housed in a far less dreary sleeve.
Indie kids of a certain age, treat yo self!
#NowPlaying
Late Christmas present to myself. First time on vinyl, 25th anniversary 2LP reissue of the former Sea Urchins' 'lost' classic debut. Put together with real care - and housed in a far less dreary sleeve.
Indie kids of a certain age, treat yo self!
#NowPlaying
Reposted by Peter Stoneman
A great way to celebrate David Bowie if you’re in London this Saturday. An afternoon of talks and events @foylesforbooks.bsky.social. Conveniently located in the centre of Bowie’s West End/Soho universe.
@alexlarman.bsky.social
@alexlarman.bsky.social
Come see @alexlarman.bsky.social as a part of the amazing line-up for David Bowie day at Foyles this Saturday. I ahvr also read the book and its ace. www.foyles.co.uk/events/bowie...
January 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
A great way to celebrate David Bowie if you’re in London this Saturday. An afternoon of talks and events @foylesforbooks.bsky.social. Conveniently located in the centre of Bowie’s West End/Soho universe.
@alexlarman.bsky.social
@alexlarman.bsky.social
Picking up a previously unread Michael Lewis in the charity shop = 3-5 days of GUARANTEED entertainment (for £1).
January 5, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Picking up a previously unread Michael Lewis in the charity shop = 3-5 days of GUARANTEED entertainment (for £1).
Axis of Weasel
Jeez. Greenland is in the NATO alliance. How hard can this be?
January 5, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Axis of Weasel
Horny railway track.
Thought I'd use it then didn't
Thought I'd use it then didn't
January 3, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Horny railway track.
Thought I'd use it then didn't
Thought I'd use it then didn't
Me, to myself: I've just seen what happened in the Venezuelan capital.
Also me: It's Caracas.
Also me: It's Caracas.
January 3, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Me, to myself: I've just seen what happened in the Venezuelan capital.
Also me: It's Caracas.
Also me: It's Caracas.
First charity shop find of 2026.
Neat tin of Tretchikoff/JH Lynch coasters.
Neat tin of Tretchikoff/JH Lynch coasters.
January 2, 2026 at 11:19 AM
First charity shop find of 2026.
Neat tin of Tretchikoff/JH Lynch coasters.
Neat tin of Tretchikoff/JH Lynch coasters.
365/365
The Jam - Beat Surrender
Hey, it was a rough ride, but we made it.
Finishing as we started - as it was in the beginning etc - with a Jam 45.
This is the US 12". Picked up in an Orlando mall in 1984.
#45RevolutionsResolution
The Jam - Beat Surrender
Hey, it was a rough ride, but we made it.
Finishing as we started - as it was in the beginning etc - with a Jam 45.
This is the US 12". Picked up in an Orlando mall in 1984.
#45RevolutionsResolution
December 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
365/365
The Jam - Beat Surrender
Hey, it was a rough ride, but we made it.
Finishing as we started - as it was in the beginning etc - with a Jam 45.
This is the US 12". Picked up in an Orlando mall in 1984.
#45RevolutionsResolution
The Jam - Beat Surrender
Hey, it was a rough ride, but we made it.
Finishing as we started - as it was in the beginning etc - with a Jam 45.
This is the US 12". Picked up in an Orlando mall in 1984.
#45RevolutionsResolution
364/365
Dream Themes - 20 Golden Greats
I think this is the only 20 track single I own. One of my dearest pals plays bass in this band and they are a complete joy.
Mail order 45.
#45RevolutionsResolution
Dream Themes - 20 Golden Greats
I think this is the only 20 track single I own. One of my dearest pals plays bass in this band and they are a complete joy.
Mail order 45.
#45RevolutionsResolution
December 30, 2025 at 9:53 AM
364/365
Dream Themes - 20 Golden Greats
I think this is the only 20 track single I own. One of my dearest pals plays bass in this band and they are a complete joy.
Mail order 45.
#45RevolutionsResolution
Dream Themes - 20 Golden Greats
I think this is the only 20 track single I own. One of my dearest pals plays bass in this band and they are a complete joy.
Mail order 45.
#45RevolutionsResolution
363/365
The Modern Lovers - The Morning of Our Lives
Modern Lovers 45s are always turning up in cheap boxes of records. My advice to you heading into '26 is to just pick them up because they rarely disappoint.
Charity shop 45.
#45RevolutionsResolution
The Modern Lovers - The Morning of Our Lives
Modern Lovers 45s are always turning up in cheap boxes of records. My advice to you heading into '26 is to just pick them up because they rarely disappoint.
Charity shop 45.
#45RevolutionsResolution
December 29, 2025 at 8:33 AM
363/365
The Modern Lovers - The Morning of Our Lives
Modern Lovers 45s are always turning up in cheap boxes of records. My advice to you heading into '26 is to just pick them up because they rarely disappoint.
Charity shop 45.
#45RevolutionsResolution
The Modern Lovers - The Morning of Our Lives
Modern Lovers 45s are always turning up in cheap boxes of records. My advice to you heading into '26 is to just pick them up because they rarely disappoint.
Charity shop 45.
#45RevolutionsResolution
How's your Sunday?
Me? I'm just transcribing an interview and weeping.
Me? I'm just transcribing an interview and weeping.
December 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
How's your Sunday?
Me? I'm just transcribing an interview and weeping.
Me? I'm just transcribing an interview and weeping.
December 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM