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Nick Drake: Unheard songs and recordings reveal the story behind Five Leaves Left Never-before-heard recordings and sessions paint a revelatory picture of Nick Drake and his 1969 debut album, Five Years Left.

“We just sat Nick down with his guitar and wallop – he did that…”

Out today, The Making Of Five Years Left features never-before-heard recordings and sessions for Nick Drake’s debut album. Drake’s engineer and the set’s compilers speak to MOJO about uncovering the magic of the songwriter at work:

YouTube video by Mac DeMarco Mac DeMarco - Holy

Love this.

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Nice to meet REM on my Cowboy adventure...

MOJO’s New Nick Cave Special Is On Sale Now! Presenting the finest writing on Nick Cave in a single deluxe volume, MOJO The Collectors’ Series: Nick Cave Revelations 1957-25 is out now.

MOJO’s New Nick Cave Special Is Out Now!

Presenting the finest writing on Nick Cave in a single deluxe volume, MOJO The Collectors’ Series: NICK CAVE REVELATIONS 1957-2025 in UK shops and available to order for delivery. More info and to order a copy here...

Me thinking about seeing Ozzy live when I was 16 and trying to contextualise it in the light of his sad passing.

Back cover of Golden Earring’s Together LP (1972).

Another sad day for rock and roll. RIP George Kooymans. #goldenearring

Ozzy Osbourne Farewell Show Was The Highest-Grossing Charity Concert Of All Time On July 5, Ozzy Osbourne put on a farewell concert, performing as a solo artist and with Black Sabbath for the last time in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, UK. Billed as the “Back To The Beginning”...

Ozzy going out after raising $190 million for sick kids and a Parkinson’s cure is metal AF.

RIP Ozzy. Who knew the end was so near given Back To The Beginning was so recent? Getting a strong sense of, ‘ Okay, I’ve done it. My work here is done, goodnight.’ Loved your voice, Ozzy. Loved your hair. 🖤🖤🖤🦇🦇🦇

And here’s my take on Alice Cooper’s latest.

Much enjoyed chatting with Jeff for the story below. Some wonderful songs on Twilight Override.

I did - only just now. Thanks both!

Thanks very much Dan. I shall do that today.

Thanks Chris.

Sad to make this discovery in Whitley Bay this morning. Could you confirm species please, Chris?

It’s chick central out there. Took all of my powers of persuasion to stop a perfectly able one with “a broken wing’ being carted vet-wards the other day. Now it’s a fully-fledged (ha) member of the wider avian community. Guess the dead-eyed, ‘I’ll shit on you or peck you to death’ stare comes later

Indeed he is. Haven’t read Parasite. Will track down a copy!

Have you read Crace’s The Melody, Graeme? Also great.

YouTube video by Tom Yaz the B-52's Paperback Writer - The Beatles cover

Never seen or heard of this before. Recorded for a Buick commercial 2004 @postpunkandnewwave.bsky.social @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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The North East Anti-Racism Coalition, in partnership with @newcastleuni.bsky.social wants to build an understanding of how #racism & religious hate affect people’s lives across our region & is asking people to complete the survey below by Friday 18 July.

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Great video from our friends @savechildrenuk.bsky.social

The government must scrap the two-child limit.

RIP Glen. Fond memories of you hosting Cartoon Cavalcade on STV when I was a kid.

Making avocado , mango and king prawn poke bowls for dinner, so had to get some of these for crunch. Crack cocaine in onion form.

The new MOJO comes with a choice of two covers - Brian Wilson or Suede. Plus a Suede CD, Sly Stone, John Fogerty, CMAT, Weller, Jeff Tweedy, Damon Albarn, Incredible String Band, Talking Heads, Mickey Newbury, Radiohead, Fugs, Blondie & more. Order a copy: www.greatmagazines.co.uk/single-back-...

Breadcrumbs: The Breadcrumbs – album review Whitley Bay indie oddballs Breadcrumbs release their second album, The Breadcrumbs. Gus Ironside reviews for Louder Than War.

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Pretty sure this little bird subsists on Rainbow Drops.

Neil Young At Glastonbury 2025 Review Folk rock icon, grunge godfather, eternal contrarian – the venerable legend proves he can still do it all. Read MOJO's review and the set list in full.

Start the day with @keithcameron2.bsky.social's definitive review of Neil Young last night at Glastonbury, for @mojomagazine.bsky.social: www.mojo4music.com/articles/sto...

Thanks Stuart!

This is good. He has a unique voice.

Ah. Thanks Keegs.

Entomologists. Who is this, please?