May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
That’s right! The IMMINENT release of my book: Simple Minds – Song by Song is fast approaching its UK release. Yes…you read that correctly…the UK release. Because, I have found out in the past couple of weeks that it is also getting a U.S. release! Exciting! It will also be available in Canada too. So,…
As dates get added on to next year’s ‘V’ Tour (I think I get what that ‘v’ stands for now and it has nothing to do with Roman numerals), the band made their only headline appearance for 2026 by being the main draw for Sunday at BBC Radio 2 in the Park this weekend just…
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There is a strange quirk to the Simple Minds fandom. Perhaps it might apply to other fanbases? I don’t know. I have no personal experience of any other fanbase. Alas, this quirk is one where the majority of fans feel that to be critical of the band’s work is somehow tantamount to ‘dissing’ them or…
This morning UK time, Simple Minds: released a new single, announced the arrival of a new album, followed by a European tour. The new single is called ‘Beginner Boys’ and can be heard via the YouTube clip below. There is a different mix as well… I’m assuming the first (above) is the ‘single version’. New…
There are not many things on Th3 Minds side that I link to here. I should do more, really. I have bought some things recently. I loved the concept of the ‘Pop Trumps’ cards (a musical take on Top Trumps). I even filled out the spreadsheet with my ratings (someone firmly at Ego = 100)….
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There is a sadness befalling many Simple Minds fans right now. Fractions are at an all-time high. There are fans picking sides and there are many caught in the middle. A lot of the fervent set are fans who have been following Simple Minds for more than 40 years. At times I like to think…
So the somewhat bizarrely titled ‘V’ tour for 2027 begins by heading to the Antipodes in February. And as even the biggest names in music seemingly struggle to break even touring in the current climate (this is warning that tickets WILL NOT BE CHEAP – Simple Minds aren’t really known for considering their fans’ financial…
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The tour new is beginning to trickle in. Firstly, one that has been swirling about the rumour mill for the past couple of weeks now with the band headlining on Sunday 13th September for the Radio 2 in the Park weekender in Stirling. Does Radio 2 not realise how bad the weather gets in Scotland…
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It’s been a lovely first week away from not any longer stressing about uni studies and just being able to get out of bed when I want and CHILL. At this time of year I struggle to sleep well. Not because the weather is warm – fat chance in Glasgow! It’s because the days are…
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