#nowplaying … magicfig.bandcamp.com/album/valeri...

Nice bit of stickering by someone in Waterstones. I wonder if it was intentional.

I wonder how many people will be in for a shock when they try and get in to the USA next year for the World Cup. Better start scrubbing those social media accounts.

#nowplaying The Clientele - The Violet Hour. Nice Dinked edition of this album.

A film you've seen more than seven times with a gif.

I held out as long as I could but today was the day. The heating was officially turned on.

#nowplaying Lavinia Blackwall - The Making. One of my favourite releases of the year. laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com/album/the-ma...

I’ve watched Annie Hall so many times I think I’ve memorised the whole script. RIP Diane Keaton.

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Missed the presale but I got tickets for #Cardiacs this morning. I’ve never been to Saint Luke’s (in Glasgow) but I’ve been told it’s a lovely venue.

This is probably not listed in Robert Redford’s greatest films but I’ve always loved it. youtube.com/watch?v=48AP...

Another one to add to the growing pile. It might get read before the end of the year.

Does absolutely everything have to be put through some sort of political filter these days before you’re allowed to enjoy it or not? I’m tired of it all.

#nowplaying Still love this album so much. Great to have it on vinyl now too. #Cardiacs

If you missed my radio program last night, with my Sid Smith interview, dry those eyes and go here, where the show will be available forever in the @wfmu.bsky.social archives: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...

Got home late tonight. Blasting out Sabotage, my favourite Sabbath album, will have to be done tomorrow. RIP Ozzy.

#NowPlaying Clocks Are Like People by Circulus. Whatever happened to Circulus?

Together TV is a strange channel. It promotes community and charity during the day and fills the schedule with 70s soft porn at night.

Stay cool and fresh all over with this week's installment of "It's Complicated" (an hour of prog and prog-adjacent music), tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Listen on your radio at 91.1 FM (NYC and environs), at wfmu.org, or via the all-powerful @wfmu.bsky.social app.

I played the heck out of this album when it came out. It still takes me back to a happy summer.

Jarvis Cocker - Running The World. Truer than ever. 🎵

Perfect Sunday afternoon listening… Turf by Luka Bloom.

Off out to see that Steven Wilson in Glasgow tonight. First big gig in a while and I’m looking forward to it.

I’m holed up in a hotel while a new bathroom is built in my flat. Just bought this in the local bookshop to keep me going…

It appears that I’ve preordered an album on Bandcamp two times again. I need someone to keep track of these things for me.

All this and more on today’s @wfmu.bsky.social radio show: a three-hour tribute to the great Clem Burke, which will also include a healthy sampling of his non-Blondie work and a replay of our 2022 conversation about the ‘Against The Odds’ box set. Tune in at noon EDT / 9am Pacific / 5pm UK.

Saturday night sounds…

Why are footballers so angry when they score goals now? It's become such a joyless and cynical sport.

Tonight’s film was Le jour se lève (1939). These French poetic realism things never end well for Jean Gabin.

Last night I did a special two-hour edition of my radio show, featuring Homunculus Res, the Muffins, the Progressive Polka Project, proggy music from North Cameroon, and loads more. See the playlist or listen here: wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

Two more to add to the pile. #books

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Test. We were just in time for the organ recital at Kelvingrove on Friday. I do love that big sound.

Visited Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum yesterday for the first time in a while. I’m always amazed at the amount of great art on display there and how close you can get to enjoy it. All for no charge. It’s a great place to spend an afternoon.

Radio 3 has some really great stuff in the schedules right now. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

I bought a cardigan at M&S. I think that makes me officially old.

Tea time. Those bloody Beatles get everywhere.

It’s easy to get all nostalgic about 1970s Top Of The Pops but, good grief, a lot of the stuff on there is terrible.

A Christmas present. I’ve been looking forward to reading this for a while.

Is it too late for this? “You'll be visited by three spirits." The three spirits:

Working as normal tomorrow so no merriment for me until Thursday. Hope everyone has a nice and happy Christmas Day.

Tried to watch Bullet Train. I would have enjoyed this glib violent nonsense about twenty years ago but it does nothing for me now.

Another item on the very short list of my favourite Christmas albums. thenationaljazztrioofscotland.bandcamp.com/album/the-na...

The Morris On album I bought yesterday is an original 1972 release and it sounds immaculate. Whoever owned it before took very good care of it (or never played it).

The Allander Record Fair was in town again today. I always feel obliged to buy something but I was happy to get these for a decent price. All seem in good condition.

“Difficult decisions” never seem to have any effect on the people that are making them.

That’s an impressive reindeer.

If you're in Europe or Asia or you went to sleep at 7 p.m. you may have missed last night's radio show, which featured music from Simon Steensland, Missing Link, the "Pop Muzik" guy playing in 9/4 time, and more. See the playlist or listen at the link: wfmu.org/playlists/sh... @wfmu.bsky.social

View from the 11th floor this morning. Clear but c-cold. 🥶

Listening to 10,000 Maniacs debut album, The Wishing Chair. Released a mere 39 years ago!