This was just the most tremendous fun. It was an absolute delight to talk 'unruly sound' with Tin, Francesco, and Andrew. And I LOVE the drums....

This is such an honour!

Anarchy and acoustics: Sex Pistols and Pistols in St. Paul's - ABC listen For a band that weren't around very long and only really put out one studio album, the cultural and musical impact of the Sex Pistols is staggering. Guitarist Steve Jones opens up to Andrew Ford about...

ICYMI author and researcher Fiona Smyth was a guest on ABC Radio National's Music Show, sharing tales of the ‘consulting detectives’ behind architectural acoustics: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

'Pistols in St. Paul’s' is out now, available from all good bookshops! #booksky #music #architecture

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wonderful news and a wonderful achievement!

Mom to a teenager. How did that happen? Not sure I'm qualified...

My kid just called me to help with his homework. Physics (sound) and chemistry (potassium). Never have I felt such pressure to get it right. (The puns didn't help: 'No *room* for error on this 'k Mom? Some of those answers are N/a. *Boom* we're done.) #Bartters #Addisons #roomacoustics #Momming

I am so sorry.

Well, that was a writing marathon. Very much doubt that I am going to feel like running when my alarm goes off in three hours...

Today's Fitbit readiness score is ... ermmm.... an underwhelming '15'. Stay at home and write instead of running in the park?

And now I can't help thinking of Medbh and Aillil transposed to Junction 6. The Táin by the Toll Booth... (But also, if an excuse works...)

That's why the DART was delayed!

Mature trees to left and right, without leaves. Foggy grey sky.

Back in my hometown for Christmas... The deer were fine in our absence. #PhoenixPark

Fantastic to see 'Pistols in St Paul's' listed as an Amazon UK best seller and flying up the rankings following Fiona Smyth's appearance on @bbcradio4.bsky.social's Start the Week on Monday.

'Pistols in St Paul's' would make a gorgeous gift for any lover of history, science, music or architecture.

BBC Radio 4 - Start the Week, Acoustics, music and architecture Tom Sutcliffe with Fiona Smyth, Trevor Cox and Jess Gillam

On today's episode of @bbcradio4.bsky.social's Start the Week, acoustic engineer Trevor Cox, musician Jess Gillam and author Fiona Smyth discuss the relationship between building design and music, with @tds153.bsky.social.

Listen here: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Or listen again at 9pm tonight.