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Nice of Morrissey to turn up for the #brits

28.02.2026 20:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Re watching 28 days later, diesel was only 1:98 a litre, halcyon days .

21.06.2025 20:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Balearic Aesthetic Read Joe Muggs on The Balearic Aesthetic

A thing I wrote that you should know about.

16.05.2025 22:34 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 4
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'Why is Yes so incredible? It’s the ultimate 'fuck you'. It’s empowering. It’s the song you want to hear as you bin off an ex who has done you wrong. David McAlmont sings how you feel. He’s telling the tale. And he’s got Bernard Butler to back him up'

McAlmont & Butler’s Yes at 30

buff.ly/GbOVIJR

17.05.2025 22:09 πŸ‘ 50 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5

Lithuania Interpol! #eurovision

17.05.2025 19:39 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Why was Robbie Fowler singing for Norway? #eurovison

17.05.2025 19:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
DIMORPHODONS

Waui

HAND OF GLORY LP/CD/DL

The long-awaited debut album proper from Dimorphodons (aka Will Twynham) filters psychotropic pop smarts through a whole galaxy of mad clattering drums, keening disembodied voices, Flo & Eddie screams, buzzsaw shards of brain-shattering fuzz and feedback, shimmering hall of mirrors keyboard parts, thuggish glam-disco stomps, riffs the size of tectonic plates, blissed out harmonies, astral synth twiddles, sludgy slow-mo doom-stoner grooves, swoonsome spacey baroque flourishes, crystalline jangles, kaleidoscopic waves of overlapping melodies, animal noises, nosebleed-inducing levels of phasing, swooshing oceanic soundscapes and, in "Slave To Rough', an offhand, hilarious bone-dry gag about Status Quo's "Down Down' ("A record by the Status Quo/Not the worst one though").

Waur often has a lot of this going on simultaneously and is all that's good about psychedelia put into a cannon and fired point blank into your ears. It sounds like nothing else ever made, in the best possible way. Face-melting future psych genius.

Martin Ruddock

DIMORPHODONS Waui HAND OF GLORY LP/CD/DL The long-awaited debut album proper from Dimorphodons (aka Will Twynham) filters psychotropic pop smarts through a whole galaxy of mad clattering drums, keening disembodied voices, Flo & Eddie screams, buzzsaw shards of brain-shattering fuzz and feedback, shimmering hall of mirrors keyboard parts, thuggish glam-disco stomps, riffs the size of tectonic plates, blissed out harmonies, astral synth twiddles, sludgy slow-mo doom-stoner grooves, swoonsome spacey baroque flourishes, crystalline jangles, kaleidoscopic waves of overlapping melodies, animal noises, nosebleed-inducing levels of phasing, swooshing oceanic soundscapes and, in "Slave To Rough', an offhand, hilarious bone-dry gag about Status Quo's "Down Down' ("A record by the Status Quo/Not the worst one though"). Waur often has a lot of this going on simultaneously and is all that's good about psychedelia put into a cannon and fired point blank into your ears. It sounds like nothing else ever made, in the best possible way. Face-melting future psych genius. Martin Ruddock

Absolutely blown away by this review in this month’s Shindig! It makes me want to buy my own record!

28.04.2025 18:37 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 12 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1

Concept album title?

25.04.2025 20:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Album cover for 'New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #22'

Album cover for 'New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #22'

I hope you've been enjoying the weekend.

For those following, here's the latest update in my ongoing blog. A soundtrack for the optimistic of heart...

52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 22

πŸ–€x

lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...

21.04.2025 15:39 πŸ‘ 61 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 6
Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey On the Moon (Official Audio)
Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey On the Moon (Official Audio) YouTube video by Ace Records

youtu.be/goh2x_G0ct4?...

15.04.2025 15:21 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
Album cover for 'Remain In Light' by Talking Heads. Superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #21'

Album cover for 'Remain In Light' by Talking Heads. Superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #21'

Thanks to all who've been keeping pace with my blog. It's hugely appreciated. Here's the latest post.

Thoughts on intrinsic variables of the human condition. Music and movement...

52 Albums To Share A Soul : Part 21

πŸ™x

lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...

13.04.2025 17:38 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 3
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It’s RECIPE number XI onze Moonday evening!
The Dark Train will depart from UFO Central [Warminster Community Radio] at 2200 BST.
With a superb Train announcement from Stephen Lilley!! (@stephendarkale.bsky.social)
πŸ„πŸŒΏβ€οΈπŸŒ±

13.04.2025 17:04 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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No queueing for me today, everyday is record store day here, fresh in from Italy is 2 fine slabs of wonky bliss from Hell Yeah Records 'File under Balearic Gabba vol 1 and 2'
As I often like to say "ooooooooooooof"

12.04.2025 16:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sorted for More Pulp etc.

10.04.2025 16:49 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

That Balearic Gabba disc is an absolute belter πŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ

09.04.2025 19:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Digital promo flyer for my Electronic Odyssey show on VPR Audio Club

Digital promo flyer for my Electronic Odyssey show on VPR Audio Club

Tracklist for March edition of Electronic Odyssey

Tracklist for March edition of Electronic Odyssey

Something for the weekend...

My March edition of Electronic Odyssey for @vpraudioclub.bsky.social is now online.

A one hour largely ambient mix to momentary repel the chaos. Link below πŸ™x

www.mixcloud.com/vpraudioclub...

08.03.2025 08:11 πŸ‘ 43 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 4
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Manifesto of bliss volume 1 issue 2 out now, with pre order for Dancing Trees ep. High Baptismal Flow delivered direct to you. Mad not too.

manifestoofbliss.bandcamp.com/community

07.03.2025 09:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to BRIT winners Charli XCX (Bishop's Stortford College, Β£38,319 per year), AG Cook (King Alfred School, Β£27,747) and The Last Dinner Party (Bedales, Β£52,075) for showing that people from ordinary backgrounds can reach the top in pop music, that most egalitarian of art forms.

02.03.2025 09:03 πŸ‘ 1286 πŸ” 426 πŸ’¬ 49 πŸ“Œ 59
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β€œIf British music is one of the most powerful exports we have, why have you treated it like an after thought for so many years?"
β€” Myles Smith at the #BRITs

The line about grassroots venues was spot on!

01.03.2025 21:26 πŸ‘ 398 πŸ” 79 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 11

It's worth the wait. Hang in there fella!

01.03.2025 19:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Album of the year already?? @andybebop.bsky.social YASSSS!

01.03.2025 19:17 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A reminder that the @bandcamp.com Listening Party for @andybebop.bsky.social’s new album β€˜pinball wanderer’ is tonight at 8pm (GMT).

Join in here: andybell.bandcamp.com/merch/pinbal...

26.02.2025 17:49 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Kieran Mahon Drones, loops and echoes.

If you are a Castles in Space subscriber you’ll have been sent an LP of mine, whether you like it or not. If you’re new to me & want to hear more then go here: kieranmahon.bandcamp.com

22.02.2025 18:08 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
Clip Clop Non Stop (Belbury Poly Mix)
Clip Clop Non Stop (Belbury Poly Mix) YouTube video by keithseatman1

Short excerpt of Clip Clop Non Stop (Belbury Poly Mix) youtu.be/OVBvyaDpu_s?... @castlesinspace.bsky.social #Belburypoly castlesinspace.bandcamp.com/community

23.02.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Absolutely. Also keep it set around the same era. Still amazes me that it's never been attempted.

23.02.2025 10:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Kraken Wakes John Wyndham would be a dream. Edgar Wright to direct.

23.02.2025 10:35 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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@highbaptismalflow.bsky.social asked me to get involved with the high baptismal flow, and who am I to argue. Anyway I'm about as chuffed as I can be. Cut a linoprint after listening to the forthcoming tracks. Moving it forward!!πŸ™Œ

20.02.2025 19:25 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Manifesto of Bliss (17/2/25) Listen to Manifesto of Bliss (17/2/25) by Clyde Built Radio #np on #SoundCloud

Listen to Manifesto of Bliss (17/2/25) by Clyde Built Radio on #SoundCloud
soundcloud.com/clydebuiltra...

20.02.2025 17:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Soon..

20.02.2025 09:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We have
Flat Top
Blade
Myra Hindley
Philly Cheese steak
Woman from Benidorm

19.02.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0