Mark Mckay

@weddingpresent.bsky.social fans Leeds 2019

Wasn’t as good as “Wot”

It’s a great book. I’ve reread bits already! It’s an interesting slant on punk, post punk, riot grrl and grunge. Thank you

A refreshing take on several music scenes and an about time examination of one of the great bands @audreyjgolden.bsky.social #theraincoats

Halifax

I can now join in the love for Small Prophets, all six episodes blend into a delightful piece of TV. Not sure I want a sequel as this is fairly perfect.

I read it just after my mother’s stroke. The final section really resonated with me. This is an epic novel and made me fall in love with fiction all over again.

This half term has seen me listening to: Pullman, Miles Davis, Courtney Barnet, Alan Sparhawk and the Raincoats.

Is it fair to say that Hunky Dory is better than Ziggy?

Cradle of Filth keyboardist Greg Moffat.

Thought your piece yesterday was spot on

The Ballad of Wallis Island is a beautiful little film. Funny and sad.

Anyone who likes the Gospel According to Meninblack gets my vote and I’m happy to sit playing Ludo with in a caravan

If things go wrong for him we should invite him. Mind you I’d need his views on the Stranglers

Well, I agree. Someone who likes early Orange Juice (and the Wedding Present) is ok with me too

Excellent, our principal announced on Friday that the university courses with the sharpest decrease in numbers are sociology and business.

Sociology is the enemy of the powerful. That's why authoritarians always come for it.

You back the toolmaker’s son?

At the Harry Potter studios, I find the last remnants of Britain’s moral authority Don’t you see? This tour is not proof of the UK’s soft power, but a fossil of it

This England: At the Harry Potter studios, I find the last remnants of Britain’s moral authority

Don’t you see? This tour is not proof of the UK’s soft power, but a fossil of it

🖊️ @finnmcredmond.bsky.social

I watched A Mighty Wind last night in tribute to Catherine O’Hara. Her performance in this is faultless. Funny yes but a wholly rounded character which was her forte.

Halifax by day

Recently I met a drum and bass DJ who'd opened a supermarket.

It was an Aldi but Goldie.

ICE are at the Italian Olympics in case any US athletes try to defect.

The perfect January read. A modern classic.

@benjaminmyers76.bsky.social

Halifax PM
Dropped daughter off at guides. Went to Asda for milk, kids shouting in the aisles. One approached me, called me Frank. Paid for my milk the beeps drowned out the shouts.On the drive home kids in black on e-bikes weaving through traffic, no lights, abuse to drivers. Flags fly.

Rabbit or poo bag?

Just listened to @ohbrothershow.bsky.social with Adrian Sherwood. Highly recommend this, quality chat with the Hanley brothers. Fall and beyond. I could’ve done another hour. @hanleypa.bsky.social @stephenhanley6.bsky.social

First LP of 2026 and it’s a good one. Dry Cleaning’s third. Bought at Halifax’s premiere music emporium Revo Records

Best joke of 2026 so far @privateeyenews.bsky.social

Reading The Drums by Mike Joyce, probably the best book written by a Smith. The joy he feels being part of that group is palpable