A Sunday essential. 31st May at the Castle & Falcon, Birmingham.

We could all do with a Tower Of Sunshine right now. Here's ours. youtu.be/RT4mvwsZUtE?...

Ah the usual Reform crapulence in Worcestershire. They're a joke and if they gain more councillors, the joke is on you.

Very sad to hear that our friend Mike 'Wobbly' Whatmore lost his battle with cancer today. Mike was a lovely bloke who was relentlessly cheerful and one of life's characters. I hope the other side is filled with beauty and love for you mate.

It's happening...

A nice pre-gig big up from SLAP Magazine. Thank you chaps. www.slapmag.co.uk/gig-preview-...

Took the grandkids to Clip ‘n’ Climb yesterday. Rather them than me…

Charlcote Park in the Spring sunshine today.

My new novelty ‘Mac’ clock from Amazon. Cute!

In which Ryan 'Raise The Colours' Bridge shows us who he really is. youtu.be/z2QmwySHog8?...

Birthday meal for daughter’s 35th at Marco Pierre White at The Cube in Birmingham. A very nice steak indeed…

Paella at Ego, Worcester.

🚨 An undercover sting just exposed alarming loopholes in Westminster’s weak lobbying system: a fake Chinese company bought meetings with ministers and MPs, and it may not have even broken any rules! ✍️ Sign & share: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/st...

Big social media really is here to shitify the world. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

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Parking in Leamington Spa is a nightmare on Saturdays. Managed to find a car park outside town centre with a Portuguese cafe nearby. Stopped for a pork roll and a coffee. Very nice.

The lights have gone off in our corner of the pub. The war with Iran no doubt…

A bit of love for Ladytron's @ladytrongroup.bsky.social recent single, 'A Death In London'. Loving it. youtu.be/BT3XbAFY71I?...

The Very Things GXL's album 'Mr. Arc-Eye (under a cellophane sky)' is available on Bandcamp for the paltry sum of £8. It's a belter! theverythings.bandcamp.com/album/mr-arc...

Another food tour around Birmingham today, this time around the Mailbox and canal basin. This time we visited Bazar, Lucarelli, Noel's Bar & Restaurant, Malmaison, Dil Se and Medicine.

Curry with these weirdos on Thursday night at the fabulous Shabab’s.

So, it's official - The Very Things GXL are hitting the stage for the first time in a long time at the Castle & Falcon, Birmingham, on Sunday 31st May. 😊 Tickets available here: castleandfalcon.com/events/the-v...

Friday night, time for a swifty (and 30% off food)…

Silverlake Vibrations #14, featuring Solange, Allie X and Juniore - it's our aural pleasure. open.spotify.com/playlist/0zC...

Magdalena Bay at O2 Academy last night.

Allie X doing support duty at the Magdalena Bay gig at O2 Academy tonight.

‘WITH A BASS NOTE THAT GOES ON FOREVER, THAT’S ’GHOST POOL’ BY THE VERY THINGS…’ on a controversial show from @pmmusiccafe, with Charllie alleging that Freddie is stalking RR Dallaway and a bit of chat about the ‘Mr. Arc-Eye…’ album. WHAT LARKS! www.mixcloud.com/radiopluscov... #postpunk #altrock

Food tour of Birmingham today - 6 restaurants we’ve never been to before: Regina’s, Vagabond, Riva, Isaac’s, Hotel du Vin and Asha’s. Feeling very bloated now, but what a vibrant culinary scene Birmingham has.

28 Years Later: The Bone Factory - gory, grim with the odd giggle. Enjoyed it very much. 28yearslater.movie/home/

Fabulous steak at Fiesta del Asado in Shirley.

In a snow covered, white and cobalt blue winter landscape, she walks. She feels brave and powerful enough to make the right decision. 'You're Alright' from our album 'Exotic Metals Ltd.' Out on Bandcamp and everywhere you can buy online music. silverlakemusic.bandcamp.com/track/youre-...

N.I.C.E. Be more like Canada 🇨🇦

Trump's America looks like a fascist America to me. www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9CJ...

Join the fight back. hopenothate.org.uk/stop-reform/

Get away from it all in the Silverlake 'Forest Room'. Why not check out the video or our single 'Drop by Drop', youtu.be/PWN6Kn12jN0?... We'd love to share more and widen our friends/audiences. SHARE, FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to our Facebook or YouTube pages, we would feel mighty blessed.

Happy New Year to you and yours and all the very best for 2026!

Went to the Warwick Castle light trail with the family on Christmas Eve. Overpriced of course, but beautiful nevertheless.

Silverlake Vibrations #13 - what's tickling our ears? open.spotify.com/playlist/0NO...

Sleaford Mods do art pop - ace! youtu.be/N1aeyshn5Z0?...

Christmas weirdos!

Temu IRA. 😂 youtu.be/WzWfDRF4ArM?...

Well done Mr. Norris. Well done indeed. www.skysports.com/f1/news/1204...

Are you challenging the far right? www.togetheralliance.org.uk

I love a nice bulb.

Took the oldest grandson climbing today. He’s like a spider monkey.

Great little place in Stirchley I didn't know existed. Went there with friends Mark and Sarah for a comedy evening last night. Great food too.

Sister-in-law’s daughter made us goat (mutton) curry and rice and peas. Delicious!

By Christ, I do love Magdalena Bay. youtu.be/4OpNo-rjk40?...

I got mine - when you getting yours? advanceukshop.bigcartel.com/product/the-...

Saturday afternoon cocktails at The Flight Club.