Great piece by the way. And I am sure you are familiar with it but Jimmy Cauty’s ‘Space’ album is worth a dabble if you’re not: www.discogs.com/master/63579...

Going to see this lot again twice this year. The absolute business. youtu.be/Rjva8CWbkqQ?...

Paper boy Sun shade salesman on Southport Beach (irony) Bar tender Car parts delivery guy Teacher (ongoing)

i love olson by boards of canada so much. i do not care if it's really short, it's such a beautiful song

Is it the rules that everyone you (try to) sell to on F*cebook Marketplace is either a) completely unhinged or b) a time waster or c) a combination of both?

A few thoughts on my beloved Penda's Fen. I wrote this last summer for the great @shindigmagazine.bsky.social, and it's now fresh on the Haunted Generation website... hauntedgeneration.co.uk/2026/01/28/s...

Another one from my distant past. What a song. youtu.be/6dQMHBy3NvQ?...

One of my favourite facts is David Niven watched a Can gig. (Fact courtesy of @iammilliam.bsky.social )

Jean-Paul Sartre died in 1980. Incredible to think he may have seen the film “Every Which Way But Loose”.

You know you’ve got a good mate when he randomly sticks this through your letterbox @ollyne29.bsky.social

Mind blowing 🤯 If you don’t know this tune, rectify tout de suite.

Seriously, one of the maddest films I’ve ever seen. Wheatley is a true auteur. Great night.

Genius youtu.be/O9HsGsB-MCM?...

A new Boards of Canada old tunes bootleg, but in much higher quality than ever before you say? Don't mind if I do! www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S7c...

I’m normally a big Aldi advocate, but this is one of the foulest ales I’ve had the misfortune to slurp. It tastes more like gasoline than grapefruit. Revolting. 1/10

Huge thanks to Iain at Roker Records for sorting out a super clean OG to replace my battered old copy at a superb price. Great little record shop in Sunderland.

Our album of the month to kick off 2026 is ARCHENFIELD by U. A glorious multilayered delight capturing time and space. majoranticlimax.bandcamp.com/album/archen...

My daughter has just finished her mock A-level Art exam and just sent me this snap of her finished piece. The folk horror gene has definitely been passed down. #folkhorrorart #folkhorror

Aaand here it is! I hope y'all enjoy it. Boards of Canada X National Geographic Full Video🔻 youtu.be/TaSmVYdT8as?... Context: I cut out the original score and replaced it with various Boards of Canada music.

This is a whole lot of fun

If you’re bored shitless tonight, then @petepaphides.bsky.social ‘s NYE playlist has you sorted! Some amazing clips in here..

A few friends are compiling our favourite 25 albums of the 21st Century. It’s a tough task. But it did make me pull out Fleet Foxes’ debut LP. While listening (still amazing btw) I had a cursory glance at the liner notes.. which explains the power of music in a hugely thoughtful way.

The Jam-iroquai

Lots of the 25 best albums of the 21st century, which is far more interesting than the albums of the year lists. First record I think of is Blackstar, which is by far and away the one that stands out. Nothing will ever come close. Auteur to the end. #bowieforever youtu.be/_eQa4dh_nkQ?...

The father, the son, and the Holy Ghost, Amen

Film of the year came in late… a masterpiece ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

RIP BB XX

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I've been editing a Boards of Canada / National Geographic doc (I replaced the OST with Boards of Canada music and various stock sounds) Here's the trailer. Track: Come to Dust youtu.be/GWAwn5gGdMw?...

Boards Of Canada John Martyn Prefab Sprout Talk Talk

The christmas lights Go all around the world And shining down on you one day So takе it easy I still love you I believe in you ❤️ youtu.be/t1MN94bark4?...

A record you need in your life.

Oh @iggypopbarker.bsky.social you’re my best friend on here

Morvern Callar is a Christmas film #nowwatching

I’ve been to some fantastic gigs this year, but nothing quite tops seeing The Beta Band with old friends on a Saturday away day. This is a great performance, but the interview in the last ten minutes is the heartwarming pre Christmas treat I needed right now youtu.be/VFfouWrR6lY?...

Gammon in Ginger Beer and Apple Juice with a ginger beer glaze #cookingwithcubs

Always loved playing this one early doors… youtu.be/ZvopSM-XICw?...

UNDERRATED 90s ALBUMS: ‘The Magical World Of The Strands’ by Michael Head & The Strands Merseyside via West Coast psychedelia and Laurel Canyon folk from the The Pale Fountains and Shack bandleader. www.normanrecords.com/features/und...

RIP to Balearic king Chris Rea. So many tunes in his catalogue that have wound up on Ibicenco playlists or UK dancefloors. One of the Boro’s greatest sons. Ciao Chris xxx www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI_U...

'Suzuki-era Can was interested in shaking off the tyranny of meaning and moving towards depicting sonic worlds. This would inspire later bands like Talk Talk and Radiohead to partially free themselves of the strictures of songwriting' Can’s Tago Mago, Ege Bamyasi & Future Days buff.ly/ufUSjM0

Out of office activated. Going to spend the next two weeks doing absolutely nothing.

Wordle 1,644 3/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

Another brilliant night @heatonstan.bsky.social Comedy night with @iggypopbarker.bsky.social @sidshouse76.bsky.social Fast becoming my favourite night out

Sausage and apple traybake with a mustard and jam stock. Tasty. #cookingwithcubs

I don’t really care for ranked ‘end of year’ lists. But I’m still on a high after seeing Stereolab last week. The live version of this is even better.. so I’m declaring it my song of the year! Zut Alors! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nndp...

Close up with Broadcast in '96 and '97.

Cleaners from Venus - The Jangling Man [England - Power Pop/Lo-Fi] (1990) https://redd.it/diql7v https://youtu.be/faf1WoCihSg