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Ian Curtis & David Hockney – the story of a connection

From a well-lit boutique to the River Aire

Jan 5 • Dave Haslam

My cultural highlights of 2025

Books, exhibitions, music, films etc

Dec 17, 2025 • Dave Haslam

One of the best acts of the year - exclusive Heartworms interview

Talking trauma, Dylan, Interpol, ethnicity, and mystery.

Dec 1, 2025 • Dave Haslam

Before Tinder, there was the Monkey Parade…

How our grandparents and their parents found romance.

Nov 10, 2025 • Dave Haslam

Johnny Marr at the top of his game

Live in Paris, 22nd October 2025

Oct 27, 2025 • Dave Haslam

Recent posts

The unconventional wonders of Test Dept.

One of the most thought-provoking acts of the 1980s.

Oct 21, 2025 • Dave Haslam

A half-forgotten hero of British music

DJ Guy Stevens - let me tell you his story...

Sep 25, 2025 • Dave Haslam

Engels, sugar cubes, and a baby elephant

My German adventure

Sep 9, 2025 • Dave Haslam

Drug-taking writers, dinner parties, and Donald Trump

Archive interview with novelist Jay McInerney

Aug 27, 2025 • Dave Haslam

Shelagh Delaney; Salford/Manchester 1965

Arthur Lowe, a story, a film, the Aaben cinema.

Aug 13, 2025 • Dave Haslam

Welcome to subscribers, old and new...

Some recommended reading

Jul 24, 2025 • Dave Haslam

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