#NowPlaying Live in Japan - Deep Purple (EMI, 1993) 3 x CD with all three concerts that 'Made in Japan' were taken from. This was DP MKII, the best version when they were at their peak (in my opinion) #deeppurple #classicrock #hardrock

#NowPlaying Windows - Jon Lord (Purple Records, 1974) reissue from 1999 on CD. It's interesting as a curiosity but like many classical crossovers it tends to be classical bit / rock bit / classical bit / bluesy bit / classical bit in format so never quite works as a cohesive piece #deeppurple

Happy Easter from Rupert 🐱🐾

It verys windys outside pals so I snuggled ups with me Daddy you knows 🐱🐾 #stormdave

Just arrived in the post and #nowplaying Chronicles of Gnowt 1 - Gnod (Rocket Recordings, 2026) Beautiful packaging & artwork with obi-strip, pink vinyl, volume 1 in a series of 3. It's superb #gnod #manchester #psychedelic #stoner #vinylcollection #lp #record

Anyone else see them on this tour? I was at the Manchester gig

Didn't realize the old CIS (Cooperative Insurance Society) tower in Manchester still had its old light up sign at the top. Sadly though it lights up no more . Originally opened in 1962 and currently awaiting its second major redevelopment ❤️ #manchester #architecture

Bad Company Family Tree by Pete Frame in Sounds 31st, March 1979.

12 out of the top 75 albums @singingconductor.bsky.social @risottodrake.bsky.social

Ray Phillips Woman at the Electric Circus in Manchester. Where are you going? @singingconductor.bsky.social @closetotheedge.bsky.social

Another couple of attic finds, both from the 1940s, both priced at 1/- (5p) #morsecode #wireless #mapreading

Nice attic find, 120 ways of using bread, price 6d (2.5p) printed some time in the 1950s I would guess 😊 #cookery #socialhistory

Evenings pals, please feasts your eyes ons me generals handsomeness 🐱🐾 #cats #gingercats

Sorting through books at the charity I volunteer for and found this beautiful message written inside the front of one ❤️ #books #booksky #reading

Congratulations to #Artemis II on a successful launch! Following NASA coverage here www.youtube.com/live/Tf_UjBM...

Some pics from last night's Gnome gig at Rebellion in Manchester, it was a lot of fun #gnome #metal #stonerrock

Gnome at Rebellion in Manchester tonight ! #stoner #metal #psychedelia #livemusic

Off to Manchester to see Gnome #stonerrock #gnome #livemusic

#NowPlaying Bottled Out of Eden - Knifeworld (Inside Out, 2016) Originally a solo project for Kavus Torabi they morphed into a full band. Wonderfully complex progressive rock, this was their last album before disbanding in 2018. It's an absolute gem #progressiverock #kavustorabi

If you see this post a gig photo you've taken yourself

Nice book to dip into. Originally published in 1913, this edition is a 1995 reprint from Senate #folklore #customs #stories

Apparently it's national pencil day. Aren't these beautiful ❤️

#NowPlaying The Universe Also Collapses - Gong (K-Scope, 2019) love the side long track 'Forever Recurring'. LP edition on black vinyl #lp #vinyl #gong #progressiverock #record

Matt has lost most of his work to AI. If you want a great speech written by a human (not generic AI slop) have a look at his website www.mathew-owen.co.uk Please repost far and wide.

#NowPlaying Districts, Roads, Open Space - Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan (Castles in Space, 2022) another album of beautiful electronica from @warringtonruncorn.com #electronicmusic #synthesizer

Some pics from last night's gig (Gong & Henge) in Manchester at the New Century Hall. Gong were on fire 🔥 #gong #manchester #livemusic

Off to see Gong & Henge tonight in Manchester, can't wait !! #Gong #Henge #Manchester

#NowPlaying Various Artists - Celebrate Yourself (Sonic Cathedral, 2024) Limited edition 4 x CD box celebrating 20 years of the Sonic Cathedral label incl. unreleased tracks & rarities #shoegaze #chillout #ambient

Brilliant 🤣

Nice walk along the canal on Saturday, the last pic is the reflection of the water on the underside of one of the bridges (very trippy 🤪) #walking #canals #history

A rather nice charity shop pick up this morning. 1961 edition from Hodder & Stoughton #booksky #books

Goods afternoon pals. So theres I was, relaxins on me Daddys knees when he starts lookins down me ear holes. Of course I hads to immediately puts a stops to its, flippings cheek of hims 🐱🐾 #cats #paws #claws

Spot the rebel ✊ Stand out from the crowd ✊ #microgreens #rebellion

I nearly forgot, happy spring equinox 🌞🌛 #springequinox

So retro yet so futuristic @spiral-tat.bsky.social

#NowPlaying The Trees are Dead & Dried Out Wait For Something Wild - Sikth (Unparalleled Records, 2003) debut album from UK progressive metal band 'Sikth'. I love the two vocal line up of this band. The music oozes energy and resistance #Sikth #metal #progressive

Buy Gail's stuff. It's great. She's great. Now stop dilly-dallying and get something!

Some pics from last night's 'Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan' in Liverpool. #electronicmusic #liverpool

Trip to Liverpool last night to see Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan at the Capstone Theatre. It's a lovely venue on the Hope University campus #liverpool

MANCHESTER! 👇👇👇 www.coldwarsteve.com/2026/03/20/o...

Pre gig photo Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan Capstone Theatre, Liverpool #electronicmusic

In 2013 I saw Sigur Ros for £32 at The Ritz in Manchester. Here are the ticket prices for the 2026 tour (they go up to £230). What a fucking rip-off. Needless to say they can f**k right off #ripoff #sigurros

#NowPlaying Fire and Water - Free (Island, 1970) the one with the song the majority of people know by Free. Favourites on this for me are the title track, Oh I Wept and Mr Big #free #alrightnow #kossoff #classicrock

#NowPlaying Highway - Free (Island, 1970) Free's 4th album and still all under 21 (Andy Fraser was 18). Contains 3 of my fave Free songs: Ride on Pony, The Stealer and Be My Friend (a cover of a Sylvia McNeill song). 50 years yesterday since Koss left us #free #paulkossoff #classicrock

Which gigs are you going to. Having seen Man & Gong on both their March 76 tours I'm picking Thin Lizzy and Osibisa @singingconductor.bsky.social @closetotheedge.bsky.social @onelivebadger.bsky.social

Afternoon snoozy on me Daddys knees 🐾🐱 zzzzzzz #cats

50 years today since we lost the great Paul Kossoff aged just 25 after battling addiction. He left a fabulous legacy, particularly his work with the band 'Free' #allrightnow #kossoff

When you can't risk running out of Lancashire Sauce. If you've never tried it you're missing out 😋 #lancashiresauce #northern

#nowplaying Unleash - Cam Cole (New Age Records, 2023) bought at the gig on Saturday. If you haven't heard him I urge you to listen and definitely go and see him. #camcole #blues #grunge

#NowPlaying Astralogy - Astralasia (Magick Eye, 1995) collection of early Astralasia singles and rare tracks in chronological order. Perfect sunny day music, bit of a dance whilst cleaning the kitchen music 🎶🎵🎶 🙂 #trance #techno #astralasia