Ben Hewitt

Subeditor (Guardian) and freelance writer (Guardian, The Quietus, Pitchfork, Loud & Quiet)

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

It's not Kate Bush's best album, but could it be her most important? I wrote about the legacy of the overlooked, underrated Never For Ever for @theQuietus https://t.co/Tu0pmD6pVj

[James B @piercepenniless]

I don't know what to say about the images of the burning dead in Gaza this morning. The vocabulary of outrage and disgust is exhausted. Shame at the moral nihilism of my country's government and so much of its press.

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

@MusicAndMuseums Haha, yes, that's him! But if it helped you make the move to get cats again then that's an amazing silver lining. And thankfully he is back in charge of the house/garden again now

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

@MusicAndMuseums Definitely, our rescued boy is a treasure but you need love (and quite a bit of patience!)

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

@MusicAndMuseums OH they're beautiful!

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

@elle_hunt @VICEUK It's not the same, of course, but there IS still an archived version of it here! https://t.co/sd3y9BfIPL (In case you want to save it as a PDF or something ...)

[Lewis Goodall @lewis_goodall]

Doctor interviewed on BBC News in Gaza. Says pregnant women haven’t been fed properly for four months. Babies all being born seriously underweight, with almost no hospital provision. A woman interviewed has nothing else to feed her baby but water.

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

@sendvictorious @KaptainKulk Great of you to do this David, it will be a huge help - donated.

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

Such horrible news, all love to Neil's friends and family

[Jude Rogers 💙 @juderogers]

Neil was so kind, sweet and generous to me, which I admit I found surprising at first, as some of the 1990s MM generation were so fearsome. But in a lot of his writing, there was so much heart, soul and love. Like in this love letter to Terry and Coventry. https://t.co/qjbhCFWEsW

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

I probably still listen to this album at least once a week and it remains a treat to do so, such a wonderful record

[Sharon Van Etten @sharonvanetten]

and I am forever grateful we have this moment in time captured. Happy anniversary to all that played a part in the making and the fans that supported me through this new phase of life and my career. It keeps me going. ❤️

Listen to ‘Remind Me Tomorrow’: https://t.co/wtUmhnH6EM

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

@soniccathedral @phil_hebble This should be the solution to every crisis really

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

To add: there are also so many talented artists and musicians out there on the margins, still plugging away in a collapsing industry, for whom a stellar review or feature or whatever really does help. And they deserve much better than this music journalism landscape we have, too

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

Writing for Pitchfork was a really wonderful experience, largely because of the many talented, generous and passionate people who really cared about their craft and what they covered. They all deserve much better than this shitty treatment, and I hope they land on their feet

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

@SeanKGriffiths Best of luck to him and you, Sean - donated.

[Humza Yousaf @HumzaYousaf]

Gaza is under intense bombing.

Telecommunications have been cut.

We can't get through to our family who have been trapped in this war zone for almost 3 weeks.

We can only pray they survive the night.

How many more children have to die before the world says enough?

[Isabella Silvers @izzymks]

It is SO important to understand the rigorous investigation and reporting that goes into a story like these #RussellBrand allegations. Media has to abide by laws, and to get to this stage, there is solid evidence. Believe women

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

Feel like it's important to note that, despite what he claims here, Greenwood was not 'cleared of all charges' - the charges were dropped after witnesses withdrew cooperation, which is a very different thing.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

Mason Greenwood statement 🔴⤵️

I want to start by saying I understand that people will judge me because of what they have seen and heard on social media, and I know people will think the worst.

I was brought up to know that violence or abuse in any relationship is wrong, I did not do the things I was accused of, and in February I was cleared of all charges.

However, I fully accept I made mistakes in my relationship, and I take my share of responsibility for the situations which led to the social media post.

I am learning to understand my responsibilities to set a good example as a professional footballer, and I’m focused on the big responsibility of being a father, as well as a good partner.

Today’s decision has been part of a collaborative process between Manchester United, my family and me. The best decision for us all, is for me to continue my football career away from Old Trafford, where my presence will not be a distraction for the club. I thank the club for their support since I joined aged seven. There will always be a part of me which is United.

I am enormously grateful to my family and all my loved ones for their support, and it is now for me to repay the trust those around me have shown. I intend to be a better footballer, but most importantly a good father, a better person, and to use my talents in a positive way on and off the pitch.

[Ben Hewitt @LookHewittIs]

This is such cowardly stuff from United. The onus shouldn't be on the women's team to take a stand.

[tori amos @toriamos]

Sinead was a force of nature. A brilliant songwriter & performer whose talent we will not see the like of again. Such passion, such intense presence & a beautiful soul, who battled her own personal demons courageously. Be at peace dear Sinead, you will forever be in our hearts. t