Brilliant blue spring evening for last night’s gaslit gig at the Tin Church, near Frome.

After a morning of @dioceseofyork.bsky.social synod, with a focus on rural ministry, will be joining @andrewrumsey.bsky.social (and The One Show) in pilgrimage on the St Aelred's trail, with 4pm open air service in Rievaulx Abbey (all welcome) followed by an evening of his new album in Helmsley.

Thanks @freqzine.bsky.social for such an in-depth review.

Treated myself to one of the 50 copies of @andrewrumsey.bsky.social’s new - and brilliant - album, Blank Arcades. I discovered Andrew’s music via @justplayed.bsky.social back in 2023, and I’m so happy I did. Listen/buy here: andrewrumseymusic.bandcamp.com/album/blank-...

Track of the day Fall in Eugene by @andrewrumsey.bsky.social from the excellent new album Blank Arcades. Shades of Julian Cope echoing throughout this song 👌 andrewrumseymusic.bandcamp.com/track/fall-i...

My new record, Blank Arcades, is released today. Mark Ellen is very nice about it on this week’s Word In Your Ear, and you can order all the varsions on Bandcamp.

My new record Blank Arcades is released next weekend. Third of these albums-in-a-day recorded in historic Wiltshire churches - this one in gorgeous All Saints, Yatesbury.

Playlist & playback for today’s It’s a Jangle Out There. jangleoutthere.wordpress.com/2026/02/19/p... @hiddenbayrec.bsky.social @skepwax.bsky.social @howlinbanana.bsky.social @gregwilliamsongs.bsky.social @andrewrumsey.bsky.social

Ash Wednesday, St John, Devizes. #percrucemadlucem

Under way on #freshingredients with two lovely, somewhere betwixt Nick Drake and Julian Cope songs from this lovely new album from @andrewrumsey.bsky.social. Thank you very much for tuning in, if you have. Listen to Andrew here: andrewrumseymusic.bandcamp.com/album/blank-...

In an hour, Fresh Ingredients on untidyradio.com: Episode thirteen of this indie pop radio show will feature songs by Heaveny, @andrewrumsey.bsky.social, Royal Ottowa, Way Dynamic, @shopfiresmusic.bsky.social and @glenndonaldson.bsky.social. And lots more that jangles and shimmers. #music #indie

Prestonville skyline. Lovely gig in Brighton last night, first outing for the new songs.

New and pew-shaking performances in the offing. Next album out shortly.

Details for my lecture at The Courtauld next Monday evening, with Sheona Beaumont. courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/eng...

Blank arcades: new blog piece. andrewrumsey.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/b...

I wanted it darker. 6:45am Matins at Buckfast Abbey.

First thing, Silbury Hill.

Autumn dates in lovely places.

Evening light, Liverpool Cathedral.

Lennon-McCartney shrubbery analysis. Privet at Forthlin Road, laurel at Mendips.

The nineteen rules of the Market Lavington choir. Rightly still pinned in the vestry.

Yatesbury church, yesterday. Fifteen songs recorded for the next album-in-a-day.

Thanks Johnnie Johnstone and Shindig! for this review of Down River: In search of David Ackles

‘The world is full of jangling noises. You know there are better melodies, but you will never transmit the heavenly music to others unless you yourselves are tuned into it’. Rave on, Evelyn. #islandofneighbours

Tonight, in Tidcombe.

Colin Heber-Percy & I in conversation tonight for a @hungerfordbookshop.bsky.social event at Croft Hall. Speaking about his fine new book, with a few songs from me.

A marvellous 7 from Brian 'Bordello' Shea this month. Instant reaction to releases from Dr. Strangely Strange, @nickfrater.bsky.social Takuro Okada, @andrewrumsey.bsky.social Schizo Fun Addict and Russ Spence @andygoz.bsky.social monolithcocktail.com/2025/03/13/o...

Amazing definition in this romantic 1855 image of Fountains Abbey by Philip Henry Delamotte. The image was produced by the 'collodion wet plate process', which needed the photographic material to be coated, sensitised, exposed and developed within the span of about 15 minutes ,

"It is the empty church that holds the fuller presence. This may be mere introversion but, since taking on the C of E’s national brief for church buildings and cathedrals, I have called in to hundreds, and have found they speak most loudly when we quieten down a little."

The latest @clashmusic.com column is live! @pollypaulusma.bsky.social, @andrewrumsey.bsky.social and many more besides: www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

In retreat: new piece for @boundlesslit.bsky.social. open.substack.com/pub/boundles...

We have just posted a new interview with @minutebook.bsky.social about his amazing album Tremulant that re-invents traditional hymns as haunting folk songs (and a myriad of others creative projects!) www.rcommendr.com/mark-brend-i...

Early Communion, Silbury Hill.

My new record ‘Collodion’ is released next Friday 28/2, launch events below. Grateful for this first review by Alexis Petridis @theguardian.com.

I welcome today’s decision by the Heritage Minister, with gratitude and some relief. Here is my joint statement, with @bpviv.bsky.social.

Yesterday evening at Stinsford church, where Thomas Hardy was Christened, and his heart is buried. Thrilled to have this on our patch, and so well cared for. Called by to pray & so glad I did. #darkling #wessex #bleaktwigs

The partnership between county archives/history centres & Church of England dioceses is one that needs celebrating and strengthening. 1/2

⛪ The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has ensured the restoration of thousands of church buildings across the country, preserving spiritual spaces & our cultural heritage. 📣 My question to the House today: Given the scheme's vital importance, can the Govt confirm its future?

Fab to perform at St Mary’s, Totnes last night, while storms battered the gothic windows & tree-tossed shadows played about. All very Eve of St Agnes. Thanks to Ant Wilson for this photo, showing off the sublime c15th screen, and me de-tuning. #savethelistedplacesofworshipgrantscheme

The Government’s Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is up for renewal. Please support - it’s vital for heritage & local welfare. youtu.be/Dgb_kA8lg-4?...

Works of darkness: new post. andrewrumsey.wordpress.com/2024/11/29/w...

LAST ORDERS.. CLARION MIXTURE EP compiled by Ghostwriter Wick Hollow Recordings Closing Monday 23 September wickhollowrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/clario...

My review of the new Ghostwriter album on @subexotic.bsky.social is just up here now at Freq: freq.org.uk/reviews/ghos...

SUNDAY MORNING on SUBEXOTIC // Ghostwriter // TREMULANT vinyl pre-order // 0800 BST Sunday 1 SEPT Forgotten hymnal emerges through the mists of time with this immaculate ensemble from Ghostwriter..

Blessing new clappers & clockface at Collingbourne Ducis. I love this mystical commissioning of curious things. Oldest bell in their tower was cast in 1499 so we edged up the staircase to wind the mechanism, wondering at the weight of history and a cache of ancient smokes, stuffed into a pigeonhole.

Went The Day Well? Short piece I wrote ten years ago about growing up with the mediated memory of D-Day. andrewrumsey.wordpress.com/2014/06/06/w...

A few festive dates.