RoutineBitesHard

There's no such thing as a bad version of Love Will Tear Us Apart. Memorial Device ANT.

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

Are there 100 worthwhile versions of LWTUA? I'm posting one a week here until I find them all or die trying. https://t.co/CWa2ZplHKI #joydivision #lwtua

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

On now the 44th anniversary of Ian Curtis’s death, here once again are his handwritten lyrics to LWTUA.

Something about the way that by the time he gets to the 3rd verse all he can do is jot down the key words.

[Joy Division Central @JD_Central]

Remembering the genius that was Ian Curtis 15 July 1956 – 18 May 1980
If only he'd known...
Photo: Rob Verhorst

[Peter Hook @peterhook]

45 years gone, but never forgotten. 🖤

(Photo by @KCMANC.)

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

Get 'em young ✊

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

7.Pete Astor – Caesar Boots
https://t.co/NUJ0WxY1J0

It was a good year for pension-age indie legends called Peter.

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[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

It’s that time again – also over at @lwtua100.bsky.social too!

Here in no particular order (as they say on the reality shows) are 24 tracks from 2024 that grabbed my attention. One per artist.

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[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

6.Peter Perrett – I Wanna Go With Dignity
https://t.co/VDte7FFK6q

Another cheery song about the end of life. Lyric of the year. “It’s a losing battle, tryin’ to stay sane…”

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[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

Way too early for a Christmas tune obviously, but when the time comes…

ACR are a group who’ve genuinely got better with age so looking forward to this 🙏

[A Certain Ratio @acrmcr]

We are delighted to announce a brand new EP, which includes for the first time ever, an ACR Christmas song - Now and Laughter!

Pre-order the Christmasville UK EP 12" vinyl, limited to just 500 copies, NOW: https://t.co/noF6KSTPCy 🎄🎅🏻

[Peter Hook @peterhook]

It’s so sad to hear about Quincy Jones. When he signed us to his label, he made us feel so welcome - inviting us to dinner at his home every time we were in town. He made us big in America. He was so humble & sweet that you immediately fell in love with him.

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

@nigetassell Saw this in the Bookseller yesterday. Very sad news. Love to all affected and I hope you’re all back very soon making books that make the world a slightly better place x

[stuart murdoch @nee_massey]

Hi folks, anyone up for a bit of guided meditation, a reset in your day, and a bit of chat? From 2-2:30 BST over on the Belle and Sebastian Facebook page, I’ll see you there.

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

Looking forward to this 🙏

[Dorian Cope @OnThisDeity]

I might be married to him, but I am and always have been a Super Fan of his. Friar Tuck is poignant, provocative & playful. And a catchy bastard. There's no one like him ❤️❤️❤️

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

Someone else who’s still got 30 year old issues of the NME 🙏

[Lucy Nichol / Lucy Roth @LucyENichol]

*90s GIVEAWAY*

As an author I rely on Twitter to promote my work. Since M*sk engagement has PLUMMETED. So instead of lining his pockets I’m doing a giveaway

PRIZE: A ‘95 copy of NME & signed copies of my 90s novels about music, mental health & stereotypes

ENTER: RT & follow me

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

@JohnGerardFagan It’s faithful to the book…

[RoutineBitesHard @LWTUA100]

One of the bleakest and most terrifying books I’ve ever read. The film gave me nightmares too. Highly recommended 😊

[John Gerard Fagan @JohnGerardFagan]

Just finished The Incredible Shrinking Man and it is a great book. Gets the mix of flashbacks perfect to fill in the reader without massive info dumps. Any writer could learn a thing or two from Matheson. Thanks @drewgum for the recommendation.