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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
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3) I shared some thoughts looking back on 2014, the awful year that helped me make one of my most cherished albums:
penfriend.rocks/ten-years-ag...
"Iโm very proud of making this record exactly as it is, exactly as I did." Have an excellent day xx
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 20 hours ago
2) Earlier this week I shared this video from the online gig as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations for "Direction Of Travel". Here's "Dear Heart":
youtu.be/1NYbOntVENc
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A good time or a good story?
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtu.be/1NYbOntVENc
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 20 hours ago
Happy weekend, penfriend! I come bearing musical treats. 1) My live album "A Good Time or a Good Story" is available for two more days before it disappears. Get your copy FREE / pay what you can:
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/a-good...
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A Good Time or a Good Story - Online Gig March 2026, by Penfriend
19 track album
https://penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/a-good-time-or-a-good-story-online-gig-march-2026
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
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For the past 18 years I've either been making an album or recovering from making the last album i.e. writing the next album. As of today I'm officially back in making an album mode, with a full tracklist written out and ready to go. It's an exciting feeling. Album #8 / solo album #7 is on its way!
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
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Whatever my stats say, I'm not ready to give in to the idea that YouTube viewers only want to watch videos about how to make videos. I made a video showing how I wrote a song from start to finish using my human brain and hands, and I will keep sharing it because I am stubborn:
youtu.be/LbPibe46seQ
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Making a song inspired by graffiti on a door
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtu.be/LbPibe46seQ
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
1 day ago
Happy album release day to ESYA:
esya.bandcamp.com/album/chasin...
(I've been so excited for this all year wooooo)
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Chasing Desire, by Esya
10 track album
https://esya.bandcamp.com/album/chasing-desire
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
5 days ago
It's 10 years since I released my third She Makes War album "Direction Of Travel" (!!!!!!!!) so I'm celebrating by inviting you to listen along with me. Join me at 8pm this Wednesday 8th and subscribe to join us in the chatbox during the stream:
youtube.com/live/Tx39yhF...
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LISTENING PARTY: "Direction Of Travel" 10th Anniversary!
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtube.com/live/Tx39yhF9-Cc
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
5 days ago
Second to making music I make videos about making music! I share heartfelt indie music and creative experiments for you; original songs and music videos plus honest conversations about art, life and the process of making things and keeping going as a 100% independent artist. See you over there?
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
11 days ago
Where do songs come from? Watch the creative cogs whirring in real time as I create an indie rock song from a phrase scrawled on a green door:
youtu.be/LbPibe46seQ
Featuring a trip down an actual mine and lyrical themes ranging from astral projection to zombie-ant fungus. Obviously.
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Making an indie rock song from a graffiti door
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtu.be/LbPibe46seQ
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
17 days ago
#gigface
: The Internet! Thanks to all who came to my first online gig of the year just now โค๏ธ Available on catchup whenever you like xxx
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
18 days ago
Are you waiting to start the thing you really want to start because you're being told the wrong way to start it? This is for you: Oops, I did it again: 5 easy ways to talk yourself out of doing stuff:
penfriend.rocks/oops-i-did-i...
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
25 days ago
In the light sometimes I fall to pieces In the dark sometimes I can't believe it
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WOT...
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Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WOTr36Q-Dc
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 1 month ago
writing a song writing a song writing a song WRITING A SONG ๐ฅณ
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 1 month ago
New YouTube blurb ahoy! "Heartfelt indie music and creative experiments for you. Original songs and music videos plus honest conversations about art, life and the creative process." ->
youtube.com/penfriendrocks
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 1 month ago
Just re-watching this cute and hopefully still helpful video from three years ago about how I run my online music making business:
youtu.be/AgcWb5KEGaQ?...
I live in a different city, I have a fringe and my black dog is now grey but most of this is how I operate to this day.
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A week in my life as an independent artist / creator / record label owner VLOG
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtu.be/AgcWb5KEGaQ?si=Ful5F_noFo2y5Oct
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 1 month ago
I'm a porcupine
youtu.be/U_jgPXdXKOs?...
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Obey Robots - Porcupine
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtu.be/U_jgPXdXKOs?si=wcINTkGJyDPWZDPc
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 1 month ago
I finished something big just now! I recently photographed all my vinyl, CDs and other merch to pretty up my online shop, and I just finished uploading everything and reorganising it. It feels very nice to have this all looking sharp:
shop.penfriend.rocks
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Simon Pegg
about 2 months ago
When Norfolk Police ask Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor if he has any special dietary requirements whilst in custody:
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 2 months ago
22 years of creating videos, music and photos = approximately 30 TB of data dumped onto my new NAS from a pile of external drives. The next phase of reorganising and paring down will take a while, but it feels SO MUCH better to have it in a safe(r) place. Backup your important files today, friend!
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 2 months ago
When we can't sleep When the horror cuts deep May we be loved May we loved โค๏ธ
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 2 months ago
Bundled with the double-A side singles are an instrumental version of "The Argonauts", a "Disco Loadout" demo and two commentary tracks from my "House Of Stories" Podumentary. Whatever your day holds, I'm sending you my love. Thank you for being here. I appreciate you. LOVE, Laura xxx
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 2 months ago
I wanted to make a song to play at the end of my imaginary set, to share my appreciation for the audience and send them off into the night with hope in their hearts. In 2025 I was fortunate enough to play it 12 times! Were you there?
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 2 months ago
For this special Valentine's Day release I've also included the album closer "Disco Loadout". I wrote this song on the Omnichord OM-108 in summer 2024, when I didn't know if I'd ever perform live in a room with people again.
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 2 months ago
The song addresses the misunderstood idea that โblood is thicker than waterโ: did you know the full quote is โthe blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the wombโ?
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 2 months ago
"May We Be Loved" appears on my 2025 album "House Of Stories". It's a love song for humanity, an offer of hope and a reminder that friendship and chosen family is just as โ or more โ valuable than blood ties.
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
about 2 months ago
To celebrate this day of love from a different angle than the one we're so sick of used to, I've put together a special 6-song pack for you. โ๐น Download it FREE / pay what you can here:
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/may-we...
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May We Be Loved / Disco Loadout (FREE Valentine's Song Pack), by Penfriend
6 track album
https://penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/may-we-be-loved-disco-loadout-free-valentines-song-pack
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
2 months ago
This is still FREE / PWYW for the next 7 days. Bandcamp Day is over for now but their platform fees are perfectly fair, so if you'd like to nip along and get your copy it's a great time to do so. L x
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
2 months ago
Itโs Bandcamp Day, when the platform Iโve been releasing music on since 2009 celebrates their artists by taking 0% of sales. They are good eggs! Iโm celebrating with a set of live recordings made on my December tour. Get your copy FREE / PWYW โก๏ธ
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/franke...
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
15 years ago I covered my fave Christmas song and made a video starring my beloved lil dog Mister Benji. He's been gone for almost exactly 4 years now so I especially enjoy watching us dance together in the snow every year :)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcq7...
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Christmas Wrapping (The Waitresses cover) by She Makes War and I Hate Mornings
YouTube video by She Makes War
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vcq7F3Ll9xw
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Supertanskiii
4 months ago
Look, I triedโฆ Still think I did a better job than Charles. Barely edited, barely sober, but I mean all of it. Merry Christmas you utter twats.
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F The Kings Speech: An Authentic (Slighty P*ssed) Christmas Message
YouTube video by Supertanskiii
https://youtu.be/98wMBt1vnvo?si=8BLho-uGWeVeAtSy
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
The fictional prequel to the biggest Christmas banger of all time, a festive tale of love, understanding and the particular resignation that, when you break a songwriterโs heart, theyโre probably going to write about it. It's "Our Last Christmas":
penfriend.rocks/our-last-chr...
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
Who's up for an indie rock Christmas tune that's a fictional prequel to one of the biggest Christmas hits ever?
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
"You made a fuss of cooking But something won't compute You seem to like my brother And I think your sister's cute It's our last Christmas Our last Christmas"
youtu.be/XajVEHJJ-iQ?...
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Penfriend - Our Last Christmas
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtu.be/XajVEHJJ-iQ?si=pzF1pel63p8zJSmP
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
This is not a pocket calculator
youtu.be/fiiiremKLtU
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This is not a pocket calculator
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtu.be/fiiiremKLtU
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
How to be a happy creator in 5 easy steps
youtu.be/10Fdum3e5nw
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How to be a happy creator
YouTube video by Penfriend
https://youtu.be/10Fdum3e5nw
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
We wrote a good chunk of a new song this afternoon didnโt we Roxyyyyyyyohyouโresuchaprincessssss
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
Hello you! I have a free album for you!
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/the-gh...
Before heading out on my first support tour in SIX YEARS I warmed up my set with a livestream from my attic. 8 songs + silliness. Pay what you can if free isnโt right for you โค๏ธ
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The Ghost in the Attic - Online Gig November 2025, by Penfriend
14 track album
https://penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/the-ghost-in-the-attic-online-gig-november-2025
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
#gigface
The Launchpad! My (online) warmup show for upcoming tourdates with
@theagilmore.bsky.social
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
4 months ago
Scrolling around for some human connection this evening? I'm playing a FREE online gig in 5 minutes and you can join us right now in the live chat:
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Live from The Launchpad - nearly December 2025 - YouTube
Get a new SECRET song every month: http://penfriend.rocks/joinGet a FREE album + zine: http://penfriend.rocks/helloBuy vinyl, CDs, books and tees: http://sho...
https://youtube.com/live/IJuhH3Cykkg?feature=share
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Iโve seen some idiotic pricing of gig tickets over the years but just read that the (pre fees) price for Robbie Williams at Barrowlands was ยฃ137!!! ๐๐๐๐
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
5 months ago
Numbers schmumbers (generally speaking) but wow. WOW. This has me beaming today. Thank you!!! More videos, then?
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Laura Kidd ๐ Penfriend
5 months ago
When I wrote this song I didn't know if I'd ever play a gig in a room with people again... This version of "Disco Loadout" is available for 7 more days:
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/deepfa...
FREE / pay what you can โค๏ธ
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