Coming soon from Bleeding Cheek Press: the second book in the American Underground quartet. A novel of 1940s psychedelia.

New issue of Shindig! out today with another cover story by me. I interviewed lovely Robyn Hitchcock about his new album, punk, psychedelia, family and his "write now, ask questions later" approach to lyrics.

New Year's Eve visit to Pevensey to wander round the castle ruins at sunset. One beer in the Oak & Castle pub. Back home to watch The Quatermass Conclusion on DVD.

Turns out Eastbourne is a great place to be a tea-drinking magical anarchist discordian after all

"Like, Primal Scream need to totally apologise for telling people to 'Kill All Hippies' man. It's like a really heavy vibe to lay on us all and totally uncool, alright?"

At Lewes Psych Fest last weekend, looking like an extra from the club scene in Coogan's Bluff

I must not buy as many old records this year / I just bought my first old record this year. Found in a Polegate charity shop that was otherwise pure Jim Reeves and Jack Jones gear. Includes Tiny Tim backed by The Band, the original version of 'My Friend Jack' and much Head-style montage freakery.

Went up to Yorkshire to visit my mum. Village now has a small 2nd hand record shop. Had a browse, got lucky.

Victorian artist and Golden Dawn occultist Moina Mathers (1865-1928) looking like she's just dropped a run of killer post-punk 7"s

The Orange Album. Perfect bliss on a damp November afternoon.