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The Warm Thrill of Confusion, That Space-Cadet Glow…
Wednesday is about books, and reading, and writing. Today, a final plug for my show based on my book…
5 hrs ago • 
Simon Sweetman
Gig Review: The Cowboy Junkies Ride On After 40 Years
Bringing back gig reviews, one gig at a time. Saw the Cowboy Junkies again. Real glad I did.
19 hrs ago • 
Simon Sweetman
Poem: The Cartography Of It All
A poem about making something big by starting small — which is the only way, after all
Nov 10 • 
Simon Sweetman
Only CDs Is Sounding Like These # 67: TOOL, “Ænima” (1996)
A new occasional series — CDs are coming back baby! And I’m here for it. BIGTIME! Also, some albums just REALLY suit the format, right
Nov 10 • 
Simon Sweetman
The Autism Diaries?! (Part 85)
A new occasional series here at “Sounds Good“
Nov 10 • 
Simon Sweetman
Movies of My Life # 35: Back To The Future
Monday is about movies, sometimes TV. Today, bringing an old, occasional column back to life. It started, years ago, over on Off The Tracks. Now I’m…
Nov 9 • 
Simon Sweetman
TAPE Me Back To The Future — MADE For Tape # 52: Pet Shop Boys, “Actually” (1987)
An occasional series here that celebrates the cassette-tape format in all its glory. Wobbles and all…
Nov 8 • 
Simon Sweetman
Poem: My New Novel Is A Beach House In The Bay of Islands, Mate!
A poem about New Zealand’s hottest literary pursuit, owning beach houses!
Nov 8 • 
Simon Sweetman
Poetry Reading: “Happy” First Birthday to ‘The Richard Poems”
We launched The Richard Poems, my second book of poetry, on this day last year. So here’s a reading direct to camera with some stories about the making…
Nov 8 • 
Simon Sweetman
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Happy 50th to ‘Horses’
Friday is fun because it’s about music — so links and playlists, etc. Today, a very Happy 50th Birthday to one of my all-time favourite albums by one of…
Nov 6 • 
Simon Sweetman
Poem: Allegory
A bit of poetic nonsense
Nov 5 • 
Simon Sweetman
The Autism Diaries?! (Part 84)
A new occasional series here at “Sounds Good“
Nov 5 • 
Simon Sweetman
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