Richard Bowes
@rbmusicwriter.bsky.social
Writer of music things for Clash & Live4Ever. Done a few books too. ‘Cultural catalyst.’
https://linktr.ee/richardbowes
https://linktr.ee/richardbowes
Very excited to say I’ll be taking part in this discussion.
Here's a great chance to hear Louder's @johnrobb77 in conversation!
He'll be chatting to @janeyleegrace about his #Oasis book: Live Forever
Join them Saturday 15th November, 10.15am at The Innside, Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/bdhjyj3u
He'll be chatting to @janeyleegrace about his #Oasis book: Live Forever
Join them Saturday 15th November, 10.15am at The Innside, Manchester.
All tickets: tinyurl.com/bdhjyj3u
Live Forever - The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis: John Robb
Live Forever: Join us for a rollercoaster ride through the Gallagher brothers' turbulent lives and and the music that defined a generation
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November 15, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Very excited to say I’ll be taking part in this discussion.
Next week The Beatles release Anthology Part Four. In preparation, I wrote a few words about the impact of the original, 30 years ago.
There are fewer things more fun than writing about that band.
There are fewer things more fun than writing about that band.
Anthology is the moment The Beatles ascended their modern peak - place they have arguably never left...
Richard Bowes looks once more at the Fab Four's fabled multimedia project -
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Richard Bowes looks once more at the Fab Four's fabled multimedia project -
www.clashmusic.com/features/ant...
November 12, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Next week The Beatles release Anthology Part Four. In preparation, I wrote a few words about the impact of the original, 30 years ago.
There are fewer things more fun than writing about that band.
There are fewer things more fun than writing about that band.
It was a brilliant day at Simple Things Festival on Saturday.
Adult DVD, VLURE and more at Simple Things 2025: Live Review www.live4ever.uk.com/adult-dvd-vl...
November 12, 2025 at 11:20 AM
It was a brilliant day at Simple Things Festival on Saturday.
Daniel Avery put on a spectacular show on Friday night. Put together a few words about it.
Updated Post: Daniel Avery live at Bristol Beacon: Gig Review www.live4ever.uk.com/daniel-avery...
November 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Daniel Avery put on a spectacular show on Friday night. Put together a few words about it.
Reposted by Richard Bowes
Updated Post: Daniel Avery live at Bristol Beacon: Gig Review www.live4ever.uk.com/daniel-avery...
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Updated Post: Daniel Avery live at Bristol Beacon: Gig Review www.live4ever.uk.com/daniel-avery...
Thoroughly enjoyed chatting to all-round good egg @tim-burgess.bsky.social about the new @thecharlatans.bsky.social album (out tomorrow) and much more.
Deal In Love: Tim Burgess on the past, present + future of The Charlatans...
"We felt like we had something to say..."
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"We felt like we had something to say..."
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October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed chatting to all-round good egg @tim-burgess.bsky.social about the new @thecharlatans.bsky.social album (out tomorrow) and much more.
‘The walls of Baxter Dury’s house may have been given a lick of paint, but the foundations remain strong.’
Full review below. I enjoyed writing this.
Full review below. I enjoyed writing this.
Baxter Dury – Allbarone: Album Review www.live4ever.uk.com/baxter-dury-...
September 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
‘The walls of Baxter Dury’s house may have been given a lick of paint, but the foundations remain strong.’
Full review below. I enjoyed writing this.
Full review below. I enjoyed writing this.
Had a good time chatting to Baxter Dury about this new album, out this Friday.
Updated Post: Baxter Dury: Live4ever Interview www.live4ever.uk.com/baxter-dury-...
September 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Had a good time chatting to Baxter Dury about this new album, out this Friday.
@suedehq.bsky.social maintain their magnificent second act. Full review below.
Suede – Antidepressants: Album Review www.live4ever.uk.com/suede-antide...
September 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
@suedehq.bsky.social maintain their magnificent second act. Full review below.
Loved writing this retrospective of Primal Scream’s best album.
(That’s a hill I’m prepared to die on)
(That’s a hill I’m prepared to die on)
Primal Scream's 'XTRMNTR' remains a caustic howl of sonic rage - Richard Bowes revisits their searing tour de force 25 years on.
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www.clashmusic.com/features/pri...
August 11, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Loved writing this retrospective of Primal Scream’s best album.
(That’s a hill I’m prepared to die on)
(That’s a hill I’m prepared to die on)
Pleased to say I’m an investor in the latest initiative from @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Own Our Venues. By investing you become part owner of some of the UK’s most iconic venues, as well as helping secure the future of grassroots music.
More info: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-ve...
More info: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-ve...
Own Our Venues 2025
Your chance to invest and help secure the very buildings that host some of the UK's iconic and community-focussed Grassroots Music Venues.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Pleased to say I’m an investor in the latest initiative from @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social Own Our Venues. By investing you become part owner of some of the UK’s most iconic venues, as well as helping secure the future of grassroots music.
More info: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-ve...
More info: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/own-our-ve...
Painfully long Oasis book available via link in bio.
July 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Painfully long Oasis book available via link in bio.
'Twas a wonderful night on Friday. Wrote some words about it.
Pulp live at O2 Arena, London: Gig Review www.live4ever.uk.com/pulp-o2-aren...
June 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
'Twas a wonderful night on Friday. Wrote some words about it.
Pleased to announce a new series of books, detailing the history of the band in question, from their early days right up to June 2025 through the prism of their music.
June 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Pleased to announce a new series of books, detailing the history of the band in question, from their early days right up to June 2025 through the prism of their music.
Supergrass live at London Roundhouse: Review www.live4ever.uk.com/supergrass-l...
May 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Peter Doherty sustains his people patch. Thoroughly enjoyed putting this review together.
Peter Doherty – Felt Better Alive: Review www.live4ever.uk.com/peter-dohert...
May 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Peter Doherty sustains his people patch. Thoroughly enjoyed putting this review together.
It’s been great watching Billy Nomates develop of the years, and this latest album is a brilliant step forward. Check out the full review.
Billy Nomates – Metalhorse: Review www.live4ever.uk.com/billy-nomate...
May 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It’s been great watching Billy Nomates develop of the years, and this latest album is a brilliant step forward. Check out the full review.
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blur's 'The Magic Whip' at 10
An album born from friendship and a deep-rooted sense of loyal obligation, it stands as one of the band's most eclectic, surprising LPs.
Richard Bowes looks back at this weird, often wonderful, album.
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An album born from friendship and a deep-rooted sense of loyal obligation, it stands as one of the band's most eclectic, surprising LPs.
Richard Bowes looks back at this weird, often wonderful, album.
www.clashmusic.com/features/blu...
April 28, 2025 at 1:50 PM
blur's 'The Magic Whip' at 10
An album born from friendship and a deep-rooted sense of loyal obligation, it stands as one of the band's most eclectic, surprising LPs.
Richard Bowes looks back at this weird, often wonderful, album.
www.clashmusic.com/features/blu...
An album born from friendship and a deep-rooted sense of loyal obligation, it stands as one of the band's most eclectic, surprising LPs.
Richard Bowes looks back at this weird, often wonderful, album.
www.clashmusic.com/features/blu...
Aside from the realisation that it's now a decade old, I really enjoyed revisiting this excellent album.
blur's 'The Magic Whip' at 10
An album born from friendship and a deep-rooted sense of loyal obligation, it stands as one of the band's most eclectic, surprising LPs.
Richard Bowes looks back at this weird, often wonderful, album.
www.clashmusic.com/features/blu...
An album born from friendship and a deep-rooted sense of loyal obligation, it stands as one of the band's most eclectic, surprising LPs.
Richard Bowes looks back at this weird, often wonderful, album.
www.clashmusic.com/features/blu...
April 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Aside from the realisation that it's now a decade old, I really enjoyed revisiting this excellent album.
Big thanks to @louderthanwar.bsky.social for this.
Read on for more info. Link in bio...you know the drill.
louderthanwar.com/new-oasis-bo...
Read on for more info. Link in bio...you know the drill.
louderthanwar.com/new-oasis-bo...
New Oasis book announced
New Oasis book announced
louderthanwar.com
April 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Big thanks to @louderthanwar.bsky.social for this.
Read on for more info. Link in bio...you know the drill.
louderthanwar.com/new-oasis-bo...
Read on for more info. Link in bio...you know the drill.
louderthanwar.com/new-oasis-bo...
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At last!
My new book ‘Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis’ is coming out on 5 June 2025.
Lots of key interviews from Noel and other band members and key players at each stage of their career
Pre order now! linktr.ee/LiveForeverB...
My new book ‘Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis’ is coming out on 5 June 2025.
Lots of key interviews from Noel and other band members and key players at each stage of their career
Pre order now! linktr.ee/LiveForeverB...
Live Forever by John Robb | Instagram | Linktree
The Rise, Fall, and Resurrection of Oasis, 22.05 / Pre-order your copy today👇🏼
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April 17, 2025 at 1:49 PM
At last!
My new book ‘Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis’ is coming out on 5 June 2025.
Lots of key interviews from Noel and other band members and key players at each stage of their career
Pre order now! linktr.ee/LiveForeverB...
My new book ‘Live Forever: The Rise, Fall and Resurrection of Oasis’ is coming out on 5 June 2025.
Lots of key interviews from Noel and other band members and key players at each stage of their career
Pre order now! linktr.ee/LiveForeverB...
Yaang: The Lanes, Bristol – Live Review
"..Bristol is one of the cities lucky enough to be touched by their unique fusion of rock, electro and most things in between."
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"..Bristol is one of the cities lucky enough to be touched by their unique fusion of rock, electro and most things in between."
louderthanwar.com/yaang-the-la...
Yaang: The Lanes, Bristol - Live Review
Mancunians Yaang are following up their excellent EP No with their first full UK tour and Bristol is one of the lucky cities...
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April 11, 2025 at 11:18 AM
It's a glorious day. Pulp are back and I wrote a few words about it.
www.clashmusic.com/reviews/pulp...
www.clashmusic.com/reviews/pulp...
Pulp's 'Spike Island' Is A Pitch Perfect Return | Reviews | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
Now we’re talking. Reunion shows are all well and good (and in the case of Pulp’s 2023 comeback, very good) but nothing can surpass the feeling of hearing
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April 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It's a glorious day. Pulp are back and I wrote a few words about it.
www.clashmusic.com/reviews/pulp...
www.clashmusic.com/reviews/pulp...
There is something bitterly ironic and sadly poetic that Trump, after justifiably earning a reputation as the world's biggest liar in his first term, is now doing exactly what he said he'd do, and no one believed him.
And both outcomes were awful.
And both outcomes were awful.
April 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
There is something bitterly ironic and sadly poetic that Trump, after justifiably earning a reputation as the world's biggest liar in his first term, is now doing exactly what he said he'd do, and no one believed him.
And both outcomes were awful.
And both outcomes were awful.
'Far from being a heritage act, they remain a vital force of nature. Still up there with the best.'
Check out my review of Primal Scream in Bristol on Monday night.
www.live4ever.uk.com/primal-screa...
Check out my review of Primal Scream in Bristol on Monday night.
www.live4ever.uk.com/primal-screa...
Primal Scream live at The Beacon, Bristol: Review | Live4ever Media
Primal Scream were in Bristol on March 31st.
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April 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
'Far from being a heritage act, they remain a vital force of nature. Still up there with the best.'
Check out my review of Primal Scream in Bristol on Monday night.
www.live4ever.uk.com/primal-screa...
Check out my review of Primal Scream in Bristol on Monday night.
www.live4ever.uk.com/primal-screa...