Sick of watching your team throw away a victory from a winning position? Me too! Here's some news to make you feel better! timreadman.com/july-news-20...

Scientists have concluded that the harm from pipelines cannot be mitigated for endangered BC killer whales. It’s typical for proponents to downplay the impacts of a major project to increase the likelihood of project approval. nwmd.social/s/copylink/4...

Ottawa just released its national electricity strategy. But instead of going all in on renewables, it throws the door open for gas on the grid. We’re flooding the consultation with calls to ditch fossil fuels for clean power. Will you join us? share.nwmd.social/s/BAnp9maU

As the world burns, the powerful deny and delay. davidsuzuki.org/story/as-the...

As the UK enters another heatwave, estimates suggest the death toll could surpass 20,000 across Europe. This is climate change at work people. And yet politicians continue to support the fossil fuel industry. Dystopian science fiction has nothing on this baby! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJ6M...

Donate today to support Grassy Narrows First Nation’s legal fees as they carry on their inspiring, decades-long struggle for mercury justice. The Dryden mill continues discharging toxic wastewater, prolonging the crisis for Grassy Narrows. raventrust.donorsupport.co/page/Grassy-...

Five years after the heat dome claimed over 600 lives in B.C., approving this facility would result in around 1 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year. We cannot afford to continue to expand fossil fuels in 2026. nwmd.social/s/copylink/5...

Please support our fundraiser for the Vancouver Food Bank. vfd.foodbank.bc.ca/fundraiser/F... We're playing a concert Aug 8th to raise money and you can also donate online at the link below. We will be performing old favourites and previewing tracks from our forthcoming new album.

Lake Ontario specifically is a site of extraordinary biodiversity. It’s home to many native species and species at risk. Despite its ecological value and endangered species, Lake Ontario is one of the least protected Great Lakes. act.naturecanada.ca/page/103545/...

Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian family and friends. 🇨🇦🦫 Glad it’s still strong and free… and really big!

An annual barbecue held in honour of the late Semiahmoo First Nation Grand Chief, Bernard Charles. This is an event in support of the White Rock/South Surrey Stroke Recovery Group. Tim will be performing with Hugh Ellenwood on fiddle and Matt Kennedy on mandolin and guitar.

Great night playing at Wivenhoe at the cricket club, ably supported by opening act Matt Selley. Naomi Readman (vocals & piano), Gill Snell (vocals & accordion) and Susie Spalding (vocals) joined me for two sets. We raised £600+ for MIND mental health. Donate here www.justgiving.com/page/naomi-r...

📌 In recent policy decisions, the environment has been misleadingly portrayed as a barrier to economic progress. As Canada backslides on climate action Patrick Nadeau, President and CEO of Birds Canada, shared this statement on how the birds we love are impacted. www.birdscanada.org/what-the-unr...

📌 In recent policy decisions, the environment has been misleadingly portrayed as a barrier to economic progress. As Canada backslides on climate action Patrick Nadeau, President and CEO of Birds Canada, shared this statement on how the birds we love are impacted. www.birdscanada.org/what-the-unr...

Please note the name of the soccer tournament now underway in North America is the World Cup. It is absolutely NOT “FIFA”. FIFA is the name of the organization that is presenting the tournament. No previous World Cup has EVER been referred to as “FIFA”. It’s like calling a concert Ticketmaster!

Hot weather getting too much? Need something cool to relax to out of the tyranny of the weather? We’ve got you covered! timreadman.hearnow.com

Here’s a Geordie Jazz tune by a Newcastle band I just saw on Jools Holland’s show. It’s a tribute to our legendary centre forward Jackie Milburn. youtu.be/HZfD2EjD04k?...

If you haven’t had the chance to listen to my latest album then you can find the whole thing on YouTube here. It’s a blend of synthesizers, electric and acoustic instruments, loops, samples and sound effects to lift your spirits and move your butt. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

It’s clear that those advocating for the necessary “just transition” from fossil fuels to renewable energy care more about workers than fossil fuel supporters, who prioritize profits and political funding. davidsuzuki.org/story/attack...

Sound advice about thinking carefully before you demonstrate any kind of vulnerability in the company of those who do not have your best interests at heart! youtu.be/kKLAXn_7CD4?...

There are times when the madding crowd and the outrageous slings and arrows become too much to bear and me-time becomes essential. Here’s a tune for those moments to transport you musically to a far better place! youtu.be/ilLUyXCuFkQ?...

Eden valley delicacies in the Appleby chip shop today!

There’s two chords they always seem to use in sci-fi film music. I took them and built this soundtrack to an imaginary movie around those changes. I am awaiting big offers from Hollywood! 😁 youtu.be/L87Enc6MuL8?...

Distracted driving is a killer so I would like to say I have never conducted self-care routines while operating a vehicle. That’s not entirely true however so I can only express relief that nothing untoward occurred while doing so. So no cause to read it and weep! youtu.be/_cxwrTF-9Ik?...

True happiness is an elusive experience although it’s something children seem to be able to feel much more readily than adults. Playing with synthethizers is one sure way to get there for grown ups! youtu.be/msCNa0QrdYo?...

youtube.com/watch?v=pHRL.... The title for this is a saying about how professional artists continually show up and put in the hard work necessary to keep creating. This is in contrast to the myth that you wait for a visit from the muse, who will inspire you to produce your art.

I co-wrote and produced this album for Vancouver singer-songwriter Sean Murphy. “There are songs about hopefulness and the joys of being alive, as well as humanity’s desperate search for global peace and the urgent need for the protection of Mother Nature.” seanmurphy2.hearnow.com/universality

As I sat with the bass on my lap making up riffs, the thought of the very sweary bloke in the British TV show about a political spin doctor entered my head. This is a musical tribute to truly imaginative cursing. That’s the skinny on this one. youtu.be/NjlqrGNZzcU?...

As I worked on this tune I suddenly remembered I needed to be somewhere else. It was going too well to stop so I had to tell those expecting me that I had a prior engagement… youtube.com/watch?v=2aqE...

True or false? Introspection technology is the capability of AI to access, analyse, and accurately report on its own internal computational states. The tech bros are all irresponsible liars and cheats. Introspection technology is a jolly squelchy bass driven tune. All true! youtu.be/pj37g1-RSW4?...

The Federal Government’s proposal to fast-track major projects such as pipelines, ports, etc. is not in the ‘public interest’. The proposal undermines existing provisions to protect species at risk, especially the Southern Resident killer whales in the Salish Sea. georgiastrait.org/work/species...

Inspired by watching Laufey play the guitar on YouTube. I started thinking about her hit From the Start with its lovely bossa nova groove. That set me off on a musical adventure to an oasis of Brazilian inspired melody. See what I did there? www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzJa...

So I took myself along the river near where I live last summer and had myself a picnic. A nearby tree began to fill with curious and hungry crows. They flew off to find a better spot to beg for food and left me in the company of the local songbirds. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuuJ...

Save our bats: Ban the harmful pesticides know as Neonicotinoids. There are sixteen different species of bats in British Colombia. Hundreds of thousands are dying. Please sign the petition below if you can. www.change.org/p/save-our-b...

Looking forward to this one - “MUSIC4MIND” CONCERT Thursday 25th June 2026 Wivenhoe Town Cricket Club, Colchester, England (CO7 9SR) Doors at 7.00 Music starts at 7.30 pm sharp In aid of MIND (The National Association for Mental Health) Full details below. timreadman.com/events/in-co...

That Queen Latifah lyric kept coming into my head: “Talk is cheap and if talk got any cheaper / They’d be selling Nike tongues instead of sneakers”. It’s meant for relaxing to - especially when you need some respite from the incessant chatter all around you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP9o...

There’s a story about how Neil Young used to travel alone on his motorcycle instead of being on the bus with Crosby, Stills & Nash. Anyone who's toured for any length of time in a band will recognise this need to be alone. That was on my mind as I created this one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsqf...

The B.C. government has renewed mining exploration permits to Imperial Metals for 22 drill pad sites, six trenches, and three helipads in the Tranquil Creek watershed northeast of Tofino. Rescind Imperial Metals’ permits and respect Indigenous rights! www.wildernesscommittee.org/take-action/...

The TV company sent me a new TV receiver and as I unboxed it I was overwhelmed by trepidation. I used self talk to convince myself I could do it. My mantra was “I can fix this, I can fix this!” For once I was able to install it without a problem. That deserved a tune! www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2kN...

Fear of Drinking - concert for the Vancouver Food Bank on August 8th at a private residence in Vancouver. The concert is very close to being sold out already but you can still donate - click on the link below to help this great cause. vfd.foodbank.bc.ca/fundraiser/F...

Track number one on my new album was inspired by a restaurant in Vancouver. They used to give out pictures to be coloured in by kids and supplied crayons for the task. There were many fantastic versions on the walls - some obviously done by kids and others by adults. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8j1...

Essential reading - especially for those who mistakenly think that it’s “just a game”! You get 50% off your first book order.

A sound piece of advice on this Marpole mural in South Vancouver. Don’t let the haters. the Reformers or anyone else tell you different!

Another fine session at Creativ Music Centre with Jim Kwan. We've been recording more songs for the new Fear of Drinking album. Me and Gerard Kerr are sounding better than ever - though we say so ourselves!

Prime Minister Carney is back with an even more aggressive plan to strip away environmental protections to push through more pipelines, more mines and more megaprojects. www.wildernesscommittee.org/take-action/...

An eclectic album featuring 16 tracks of melodic instrumental music with killer grooves. Tim blends synthesizers, electric and acoustic instruments, loops, samples and sound effects to create all manner of electro-sonic tastiness. Listen, buy and stream via this link. timreadman.hearnow.com

Fossil fuel chaos is harming the planet and putting us out of pocket. I’m calling on the UK government to go all in on renewable energy. Add your name too: foe.uk/p99l0 @friends-earth.bsky.social

iTunes has it too - my new album is there. You still end up on Apple Music but it's a nice walk through the old skool iTunes store to get there! music.apple.com/us/album/ins...

Thanks to Cal Koat for spinning one of the tracks from Instrumental Arhythmetic on World Beat Canada Radio. It was nice to be next to Angine de Poitrine and in such exalted company! www.mixcloud.com/Calcopyrite/...

May the goddess bless the gardeners of East Vancouver who tenderly tend the tremendous trees and fabulous flowers. 💐