Alan Boon
@wcba.bsky.social
I’m Alan and I write stuff. Mainly for STARBURST magazine but I've always got some side hustle on the go. Oh, I make ‘zines, too. AND I present a weekly music show on NOISEBOX RADIO, Sunday 6-7pm.
linktr.ee/wcbazine
linktr.ee/wcbazine
Small Prophets. Bra-fucking-vo.
February 14, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Small Prophets. Bra-fucking-vo.
So I was looking at stuff the other day and discovered that DC Comics launched a teen mag called TEEN BEAT, unawares there was already a magazine called that. This is the DC one, look how wordy it is!
February 14, 2026 at 7:20 PM
So I was looking at stuff the other day and discovered that DC Comics launched a teen mag called TEEN BEAT, unawares there was already a magazine called that. This is the DC one, look how wordy it is!
Good evening to The Demented Toastie on the final of The Masked Singer and good evening to The Demented Toastie on the final of The Masked Singer only.
February 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Good evening to The Demented Toastie on the final of The Masked Singer and good evening to The Demented Toastie on the final of The Masked Singer only.
Saw the local Kite enjoying the Sun today…
February 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Saw the local Kite enjoying the Sun today…
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Two weeks to go! wegottickets.com/f/16033
February 13, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Two weeks to go! wegottickets.com/f/16033
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1 of 100 x Adonis! Dropping soon 😎
February 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM
1 of 100 x Adonis! Dropping soon 😎
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Ben and I have decided we want to be the new Pat & Mick, so in order to make a dent in the increasing bills of excellent community radio station @noiseboxradio.com we've recorded a charity version of 'I Could Be So Good For You' in the style of Rikki & Daz.
The only single supporting "HARM A LONDON CHILD" on the market today.
houseofsplain.bandcamp.com/album/noiseb...
houseofsplain.bandcamp.com/album/noiseb...
(Noisebox Is) Good For You, by House of Splain
3 track album
houseofsplain.bandcamp.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Ben and I have decided we want to be the new Pat & Mick, so in order to make a dent in the increasing bills of excellent community radio station @noiseboxradio.com we've recorded a charity version of 'I Could Be So Good For You' in the style of Rikki & Daz.
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Tomorrow night at 7pm on untidyradio.com:
Episode thirteen of my indie pop radio show wil feature songs by Heaveny, @andrewrumsey.bsky.social, Royal Ottowa, Way Dynamic, @shopfiresmusic.bsky.social and @glenndonaldson.bsky.social. And lots more that jangles and shimmers.
Episode thirteen of my indie pop radio show wil feature songs by Heaveny, @andrewrumsey.bsky.social, Royal Ottowa, Way Dynamic, @shopfiresmusic.bsky.social and @glenndonaldson.bsky.social. And lots more that jangles and shimmers.
February 14, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Tomorrow night at 7pm on untidyradio.com:
Episode thirteen of my indie pop radio show wil feature songs by Heaveny, @andrewrumsey.bsky.social, Royal Ottowa, Way Dynamic, @shopfiresmusic.bsky.social and @glenndonaldson.bsky.social. And lots more that jangles and shimmers.
Episode thirteen of my indie pop radio show wil feature songs by Heaveny, @andrewrumsey.bsky.social, Royal Ottowa, Way Dynamic, @shopfiresmusic.bsky.social and @glenndonaldson.bsky.social. And lots more that jangles and shimmers.
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If you want a fun read about TV, music and other pop culture obsessions that werent written on the toilet with ChatGPT, have a look at my selection of books in print or digital.
linktr.ee/BenBakerBooks
linktr.ee/BenBakerBooks
December 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
If you want a fun read about TV, music and other pop culture obsessions that werent written on the toilet with ChatGPT, have a look at my selection of books in print or digital.
linktr.ee/BenBakerBooks
linktr.ee/BenBakerBooks
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The lyric video for Retort House is up on the SHOPFIRES YouTube Channel if you like grainy black and white images of gasworks.
youtu.be/FcBWxdys2Ac?...
youtu.be/FcBWxdys2Ac?...
Retort House by SHOPFIRES
YouTube video by SHOPFIRES
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 7:11 PM
The lyric video for Retort House is up on the SHOPFIRES YouTube Channel if you like grainy black and white images of gasworks.
youtu.be/FcBWxdys2Ac?...
youtu.be/FcBWxdys2Ac?...
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The only single supporting "HARM A LONDON CHILD" on the market today.
houseofsplain.bandcamp.com/album/noiseb...
houseofsplain.bandcamp.com/album/noiseb...
(Noisebox Is) Good For You, by House of Splain
3 track album
houseofsplain.bandcamp.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 PM
The only single supporting "HARM A LONDON CHILD" on the market today.
houseofsplain.bandcamp.com/album/noiseb...
houseofsplain.bandcamp.com/album/noiseb...
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The Would-be-goods’ immaculate new album ‘Tears Before Bedtime’ is out today. Available from all good record shops, Bandcamp and here, at our online store: skepwax.myshopify.com/products/wou...
Would-be-goods - Tears Before Bedtime (album)
PREORDER FOR RELEASE 13 FEBRUARY 2026 Vinyl/CD. Includes optional MP3 downloads. US customers will have their orders fulfilled by Jigsaw in the US, so the postage costs are not insane. ==============...
skepwax.myshopify.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:17 AM
The Would-be-goods’ immaculate new album ‘Tears Before Bedtime’ is out today. Available from all good record shops, Bandcamp and here, at our online store: skepwax.myshopify.com/products/wou...
I just remembered NFTs were a thing.
February 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
I just remembered NFTs were a thing.
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Available now!
Taken from the forthcoming album The Old Works.
'Everything could work out fine.
If we don't make a rod for our own backs tonight'
shopfires.bandcamp.com/track/retort...
Taken from the forthcoming album The Old Works.
'Everything could work out fine.
If we don't make a rod for our own backs tonight'
shopfires.bandcamp.com/track/retort...
Retort House, by SHOPFIRES
track by SHOPFIRES
shopfires.bandcamp.com
February 13, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Available now!
Taken from the forthcoming album The Old Works.
'Everything could work out fine.
If we don't make a rod for our own backs tonight'
shopfires.bandcamp.com/track/retort...
Taken from the forthcoming album The Old Works.
'Everything could work out fine.
If we don't make a rod for our own backs tonight'
shopfires.bandcamp.com/track/retort...
Got mine. Green, if you want to make sure we have an awkward clash.
Just 24 hours left for you to order your “life is hell, but at least there are records” t shirts
wiaiwya.bandcamp.com/merch/life-i...
wiaiwya.bandcamp.com/merch/life-i...
"life is hell..." shirt from wiaiwya
"life is hell..." shirt from wiaiwya
wiaiwya.bandcamp.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Got mine. Green, if you want to make sure we have an awkward clash.
Every year, I go to schools and talk to The Kids about the Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is music and items called Read To The Beat.
The temptation to start every assembly with “My name is Alan and I’m here to say…” is STRONG.
The temptation to start every assembly with “My name is Alan and I’m here to say…” is STRONG.
February 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Every year, I go to schools and talk to The Kids about the Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is music and items called Read To The Beat.
The temptation to start every assembly with “My name is Alan and I’m here to say…” is STRONG.
The temptation to start every assembly with “My name is Alan and I’m here to say…” is STRONG.
It's once again only Thursday and I have to whittle down at least 21 songs for a maximum 14 places in my show on Sunday. This is getting ridiculous.
February 12, 2026 at 12:12 PM
It's once again only Thursday and I have to whittle down at least 21 songs for a maximum 14 places in my show on Sunday. This is getting ridiculous.
Apparently Alison Wheeler of the Beautiful South but no-one I know remembers her being there so it's possible she's lied to get some cred.
Other than her, BBC organist Reginald Foort?
Other than her, BBC organist Reginald Foort?
Who's the most famous alum of your high school?
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
I'll go first: David Draiman of Disturbed
guys i just found out i went to the same high school as howard lutnick. please respect my privacy at this time.
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Apparently Alison Wheeler of the Beautiful South but no-one I know remembers her being there so it's possible she's lied to get some cred.
Other than her, BBC organist Reginald Foort?
Other than her, BBC organist Reginald Foort?
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The NHS closed Tavistock over trans care concerns – there were just eight complaints all from cisgender people.
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
NHS closed Tavistock over care complaints – there were only eight
An eye-opening FOI report has revealed that just eight people complained about the Tavistock gender clinic's care provision in 10 years.
www.thepinknews.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:22 AM
The NHS closed Tavistock over trans care concerns – there were just eight complaints all from cisgender people.
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
1. JK Rowling
2. Maya Forstater
3. Helen Joyce
4. Graham Linehan
5. Kathleen Stock
6. Posie Parker
7. Wes Streeting
8. Rosie Duffield
www.thepinknews.com/2026/02/11/n...
Bud Cort was a titan.
February 11, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Bud Cort was a titan.
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Finally United have a worse right winger than Gabriel Obertan
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
'The UK has been colonised by immigrants', says INEOS boss and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Britain has been "colonised" by immigrants, who are draining resources from the state, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, one of the country's richest and most influential men, has told Sky News.
news.sky.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Finally United have a worse right winger than Gabriel Obertan
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DAY TICKETS are now on sale
+ our final 3 acts to announce:
EMMA POLLOCK
SASSYHIYA
RADHIKA
💖
Please note on the Friday we’ve got later access to The Gate, so we’re starting off at Paradise Garden (300 metres away) at 2pm for the first 100 ticketholders to arrive, with
EMMA POLLOCK
WOULD-BE GOODS
👇
+ our final 3 acts to announce:
EMMA POLLOCK
SASSYHIYA
RADHIKA
💖
Please note on the Friday we’ve got later access to The Gate, so we’re starting off at Paradise Garden (300 metres away) at 2pm for the first 100 ticketholders to arrive, with
EMMA POLLOCK
WOULD-BE GOODS
👇
February 11, 2026 at 10:46 AM
DAY TICKETS are now on sale
+ our final 3 acts to announce:
EMMA POLLOCK
SASSYHIYA
RADHIKA
💖
Please note on the Friday we’ve got later access to The Gate, so we’re starting off at Paradise Garden (300 metres away) at 2pm for the first 100 ticketholders to arrive, with
EMMA POLLOCK
WOULD-BE GOODS
👇
+ our final 3 acts to announce:
EMMA POLLOCK
SASSYHIYA
RADHIKA
💖
Please note on the Friday we’ve got later access to The Gate, so we’re starting off at Paradise Garden (300 metres away) at 2pm for the first 100 ticketholders to arrive, with
EMMA POLLOCK
WOULD-BE GOODS
👇
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NEW ALBUM
I Think That I Might Love You
released by Ernest Jenning Record Co (U.S) & @fikarecordings.com (UK) 8th May 2026
PRE-ORDER Ltd Edition Vinyl NOW
carlajeaston.bandcamp.com/album/i-thin...
UK TOUR MAY 2026 > bnds.us/6y4vxs
I Think That I Might Love You
released by Ernest Jenning Record Co (U.S) & @fikarecordings.com (UK) 8th May 2026
PRE-ORDER Ltd Edition Vinyl NOW
carlajeaston.bandcamp.com/album/i-thin...
UK TOUR MAY 2026 > bnds.us/6y4vxs
February 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM
NEW ALBUM
I Think That I Might Love You
released by Ernest Jenning Record Co (U.S) & @fikarecordings.com (UK) 8th May 2026
PRE-ORDER Ltd Edition Vinyl NOW
carlajeaston.bandcamp.com/album/i-thin...
UK TOUR MAY 2026 > bnds.us/6y4vxs
I Think That I Might Love You
released by Ernest Jenning Record Co (U.S) & @fikarecordings.com (UK) 8th May 2026
PRE-ORDER Ltd Edition Vinyl NOW
carlajeaston.bandcamp.com/album/i-thin...
UK TOUR MAY 2026 > bnds.us/6y4vxs
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Wednesday night on @noiseboxradio.com; Two hours of resplendent rock and gothery with David J Griffiths at 8pm, followed by a new Bandwidth at 10pm - tonight's show is a Kids TV special, an hour long mix of obscure kids television themes from both the 70s and 80s. Are we sitting comfortably?
February 11, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Wednesday night on @noiseboxradio.com; Two hours of resplendent rock and gothery with David J Griffiths at 8pm, followed by a new Bandwidth at 10pm - tonight's show is a Kids TV special, an hour long mix of obscure kids television themes from both the 70s and 80s. Are we sitting comfortably?