Mark Fisher

Fossil Fools (XTC Tribute) - The Disappointed - Live in Swindon Fossil Fools performs an XTC classic, at The Victoria in Swindon, 2021

Memories of Fossil Fools ❤️❤️❤️

Waiting for Godot review – Matthew Kelly and George Costigan are a bleakly funny double act Even the safety curtain has a morbid air in Dominic Hill’s post-apocalyptic staging of Beckett’s classic

We're all going to die. But not just yet www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/f...

Thanks for sharing!

A reminder that the latest episode of the XTC podcast What Do You Call That Noise? from @markffisher.bsky.social goes into the dub and experimentations of XTC. www.xtclimelight.com/2026/02/13/x...

The Battle review – Britpop bickering and 90s nostalgia in Blur v Oasis comedy The bands that came to symbolise a divided nation compete to top the charts in John Niven’s jokey play but it is woefully short on drama

Last night is a bit of a blur (geddit?) www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/f...

This will also be of interest to any #XTC fans out there. #AppleVenus

The Journalist Feb-Mar 2026

@pennykiley.bsky.social on Eric's in late-70s Liverpool content.yudu.com/web/3pylg/0A... @nujofficial.bsky.social

The Journalist Feb-Mar 2026

Jason Whittaker on Big Tech v Big Journalism @reaktionbooks.bsky.social content.yudu.com/web/3pylg/0A...

Haydn Bendall on producing XTC's Apple Venus - xtclimelight.com Producer Haydn Bendall talks about the fraught recording sessions that nonetheless resulted in the majesty of XTC's Apple Venus Volume I

Further listening... www.xtclimelight.com/2024/02/16/h...

XTC Anniversary: Apple Venus Volume 1 (1999) A personal, track‑by‑track look at XTC’s 1999 album Apple Venus Volume 1, sharing my thoughts on each song.

'Apple Venus, Vol 1' by XTC turns 27 today so I've taken a look at the album, track by track. gayleramage.co.uk/xtc-annivers...

Time Lords have a universe of books to choose from and only go for the best

Paging @markffisher.bsky.social

Thanks, Penny

Article titled 'Punk: on the spot in Liverpool'. I'm sorry I can't fit all the text into the alt text box but if you want to download the pdf it is on page 20.

Nice article about my book in the latest The Journalist mag.
Thanks @markffisher.bsky.social @mschrisbuckley.bsky.social
If you can't read the image, the mag is downloadable from the @nujofficial.bsky.social website at www.nuj.org.uk/resource/the....

Yes, I was surprised Jeff Farris had never found Go+ because it was on the Explode Together CD but maybe that’s hard to find too. Homo Safari would be nice as a package. Thanks for listening

The Somnambulist

Modern day Terry Chambers, in a black top, behind a drumkit, looking off to his right.

Exactly a month until I see EXTC in Edinburgh! Saw them last year - was superb! Anyone else seeing them on the tour? What are you hoping they'll play?

Thanks, Gayle

Morning folks! The excellent 'What Do You Call That Noise?' XTC podcast has just released a new episode! It's always a good day when that happens. Go take a listen and brighten up your Friday!

XTC and dub with Mark Thomas, Paul Myers and Tom Morley - xtclimelight.com A deep dive into XTC’s adventures in dub with Tom Morley (Scritti Politti), stand-up comedian Mark Thomas, and songwriter/broadcaster Paul Myers

In today's What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we go on a deep dive into XTC’s fascinating adventures in sound: from Go+ to Take Away/The Lure of Salvage. www.xtclimelight.com/2026/02/13/x...

Sepia promo photo of the band XTC from the English Settlement album. Photo is framed by illustrations of animals and creatures over a mustard background.

My musings on English Settlement, track by track, as the XTC album turns 44!
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YouTube video by Kwaidanrecords Nouvelle Vague - Making Plans For Nigel (Full Track)

Nouvelle Vague - Nouvelle Vague (2004)
#pixelized 12-02-26 by @derfunktionar.bsky.social
bossa nova

YouTube video by ReelinInTheYears66 XTC • “Jason & The Argonauts” • 1982 [Reelin' In The Years Archive]

Jason and the Argonauts. I am flabbergasted that nobody has mentioned it already.
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XTC's English Settlement: The Expert View - xtclimelight.com To celebrate the 40th anniversary of XTC's English Settlement, the XTC Podcast asks the experts to guide us through the album track by track

This is the podcast I'm proudest of www.xtclimelight.com/2022/01/07/x...

YouTube video by XTC - Topic Snowman (2001 Remaster)

🎉 Happy birthday, English Settlement! 44 years old today, and the first XTC album I'm older than! So many good songs, including the brilliant closer, Snowman. What's your favourite track from the album? #XTCmusic
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XTC’s ‘English Settlement’ Reflections on the innovative album on the 43rd anniversary of its release

English Settlement was released on this day in 1982! My fave album of all time. #XTC

If interested, here are some of my thoughts on this phenomenal masterpiece. 💚

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Graphic. White text on black. Details for next XTC Listening Party: Wed 25 Feb - 9pm (GMT) Go 2 2001 CD Version / Tidal / iTunes / Spotify TRACKLISTING - 1. Meccanik Dancing (Oh We Go!) 2. Battery Brides (Andy Paints Brian) 3. Buzzcity Talking 4. Crowded Room 5. The Rhythm 6. Red 7. Beatown 8. Life is Good in the Greenhouse 9. Jumping in Gomorrah 10. My Weapon 11. Super-Tuff 12. I Am The Audience 13. Are You Receiving Me? #XTCmusic

Time for a revival, I’d say

I saw that show. It was the worst bit of casting since I landed the part of a racist policeman in a student show

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