Blind buy on recent Nanaimo trip with neither band name or track list on sleeve. Assured by the owners of record shop it was worth the risk. Nanaimo’s Colliding Canyons release Collapse the Chronosphere is today’s #vinylsunday spin. #krautrock #vinyl #vinylrecords #nowspinning #vinylsky #musicsky

Too bad it isn’t affordable so only accessible for those able to pay $100+ each way. Prefer my $24 (including tax) trip of bicycle->ferry->bus->bike (to Vancouver).

Coming to Victoria: The Flatliners, Wheelies Motorcycles, September 3rd. #punk #yyj #yyjevents #yyjmusic #victoriabc

It appears the city guide for summer events has been updated, including hints that Eventide will also be returning. #yyj #victoriabc #yyjmusic #yyjarts

A definite highlight everyday is the hello waves and good morning wishes when bicycling past the bike valet lady. #yyjbike

Automated more of my job today. No AI required.

Muryl Anderson, from Vancouver, bicycling the world solo on a “mans bike”, as reported by the BBC in 1960. #bikepacking #bikesky

Felt like a ‘various artists’ kinda day so opted for a spin of various 7 inches for #vinylsunday. #punk #celtic #indie #alternative #vinyl #vinylrecords #nowspinning #vinylsky #musicsky

It’s the small details that matter. Like the recently added cut for bicyclists on the islands at the Beacon Ave/Patricia Bay Hwy intersection that will make the trips to ferry and/or Small Gods Brewery that much more pleasant. #yyjbike

Spencer Krug @ Wood Hall, Victoria BC, including the first of three likely live versions of I’ll Believe in Anything for me this year. #alternative #piano #yyjmusic #yyjevents #yyj #victoriabc #musicsky

A karaoke bicycle ride with BC Greens Emily Lowan tomorrow at 3pm starting at the Legislature. #yyjbike #bcgreens #yyj

A Statistics Canada(!) article that identities weather, distance/time and income as main factors guiding bicycle commuting. Not one mention of infrastructure, which is a very significant factor. How many km’s of well connected protected bicycle lanes in Victoria vs. St. John’s? #yyjbike #bikesky

When you watch the documentary Hype! (again) and are reminded of the date you saw Soundgarden (for $25) because you were at a show from the documentary and they include a shot of the ticket.

As far as banger songs released for upcoming albums go, Modest Mouse is 3/3 while The Strokes is 0/2.

The concert count for the 8 October nights I’ll be in Toronto is now likely going up to 4 now that Tricky just announced a show. The concert gods are definitely on my side.

It’s nice to be back in Victoria. All the people on bikes and a couple of goats at the grocery store. #yyj

Last stop for #smokeydoesbc26. #brompton #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia

Although I despise FSRs, especially when log trucks with loads wider than the road itself come towards you (like this time), the campsites they lead to are some of the best found on the island. #coffeeoutside #smokeydoesbc26 #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia

Headed back to the island but not until 18.5 hours with no internet on this ferry. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia

The remains (and story) of the Miller Bay TB Hospital certainly gives you a case of the shivers. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia

Getting very close to the edge of the mainland @ Terrace BC. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia

Smithers definitely provides the mountain town vibe I’ve been craving of late. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia

Admittingly being away from cars for a extended period of time would make any city feel this way, but it is a humorous description of downtown Victoria from a bicyclists perspective in 1978, compared to what it feels like today. #yyjbike #yyj #victoriabc

A ‘rest day’ in Fort St. James spent summiting Mount Pope where snowshoes would have been very useful for last 500m. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia

Happy new Kneecap release day to all those who celebrate. #irish #rap

Popped into Prince George before continuing onto Fort St. James where it’s too early to experience the chicken races. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia

Was lucky to see some caribou while in the Cariboo with the bonus of a couple bear sightings. #smokeydoesbc26

It’s pre-tourist season in Barkerville. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia

Uma wondering if we’d be served at the classic drive in burger joint in Williams Lake. #smokeydoesbc26 #brompton #britishcolumbia

Heard through BC Bob that BC’s best tacos are found at Desert Hills Taco Stand in Cache Creek, of all places. Had to try and think it’s a reasonable claim. #smokeydoesbc26 #tacos #britishcolumbia

Camping round 1 complete. To be continued when back on the island. #smokeydoesbc26

Sandon, worth a minor detour. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia

This is awesome. Very happy for PISS!

Day 2: Conquered Pincushion Mountain, Peachlands equivalent to Vancouvers Grouse Grind, and toured Kelowna with Uma. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia #bcaletrail #brompton

Day 1: Victoria to Kelowna, with a stop in Hope. #smokeydoesbc26 #britishcolumbia #bcaletrail

Coming to Victoria: cootie catcher, Friendship Hall, June 27th. #indie #yyj #yyjevents #yyjmusic #victoriabc

R.I.P. Taylor Kirk of Timber Timbre

One could argue that ‘traffic lanes’ remain the same but capacity has increased as bicycles require much less space and move more efficiently. #yyjbike

In my entire life I’ve not needed a vacation as much as I do at this very moment. One more day, I can hopefully make it one more day. #smokeydoesbc26

Coming to Victoria: SUMAC, Other Guise Theatre, June 4th. #metal #yyj #yyjevents #yyjmusic #victoriabc

Every time a driver feels their car storage is more important than your safety a bollard should be added, in memorandum of their sense of entitlement. #yyjbike #bikesky

The thought of the stereotypical cyclist is one of the factors keeping people off bicycles. As prices rise it’s worth dusting off the bike, pumping the tires, putting it by the front door, and relearn how joyful it can be. No lycra or fancy gear required. #yyjbike #bikesky

Being it’s the last #vinylsunday for a few weeks decided to fit in a couple Radiohead albums (feat. bonus tracks) with their Kid A Mnesia release. #alternative #vinyl #vinylrecords #nowspinning #vinylsky #musicsky

The Strokes closed out their Coachella Weekend 2 set by playing “Oblivius” for the time in a decade. They performed it in front of a video montage taking aim at the CIA, US actions in Iran and Gaza, and more. 👉 stereogum.com/2496301/the-...

Cancer Bats @ Capital Ballroom, Victoria BC. #rock #yyjmusic #yyjevents #yyj #victoriabc #musicsky

Uma visits Howl Brewing’s new tasting room. #yyjjbike #brompton #bcaletrail #esquimalt

It’s so nice to be able to continually relive the wonderful August 2025 NIN with Boys Noize show with a banger Nine Inch Noize album of reimagined/live NIN songs.

It’s a good song.

Coming to Victoria: Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Capital Ballroom, January 27th (2027!!!). #alternative #yyj #yyjevents #yyjmusic #victoriabc

Apparently Howl Brewings new tasting room is open. #yyj #victoriabc #esquimalt #bcaletrail