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What Just Happened in August A summer slowdown in stories but still you guys a read a lot of disparate bits and bobs

What Just Happened in August

A summer slowdown in stories but still you guys a read a lot of disparate bits and bobs

by LamontPaul, Founder & Publisher
first published: September, 2023

approximate reading time: minutes

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SladeThese are the Top 10 stories that you reader got stuck into the most in August...

  1. Whatever Happened To Slade? 2023-08-13 by Ancient Champion
    Daryl Easlea produces the first in depth look at the iconic band in 30 years
  2. Sunday Morning Poet: Steve Pottinger 2023-08-12 by OL House Writer
    This weeks poem: The Polski Sklep Has Closed Its Doors
  3. The Sinclairs Have Started So They'll Finish 2023-08-08 by Alan Rider
    Alan Rider talks Misfits, Monkeys Tails, and Mummified Mavis with Rat Scabies and Billy Shinbone
  4. Whistle Stop: Making Music TV for the Indie Generation 2023-08-23 by LamontPaul
    Ben from indie Music TV show Whistle Stop takes Outsideleft on tour
  5. Introducing... Outsideleft's Studio 67 2023-08-17 by Ancient Champion
    Studio 67 is our new monthly speakeasy danceclub in Cork's Lounge in Bearwood
  6. The Sunday Morning Poet: Wayne Dean Richards 2023-08-20 by Wayne Dean-Richards
    Dostoevsky didn't have to put up with this
  7. The Stars Shine Tonight 2023-08-10 by Jay Lewis
    Stephen Duffy's journey on the long and winding road to his finest album.
  8. Wayne Signs 2023-08-22 by Ancient Champion
    Poet Wayne Dean-Richards drops by to sign copies of his forthcoming collection from Outsideleft Booklets
  9. Their Last Waltz... 2023-08-11 by Jay Lewis
    The grim reaper has been busy this week
  10. It's Morning Somewhere 2023-08-17 by Ogglypoogly
    Ogglypoogly gets mixed metaphorical vibes while listening to Morning Tourist's Endless Eve

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