What a fantastic (albeit afternoon cos we were too slow to get evening tickets) gig with The New Eves with a solid support set from Radio Anorak at The Castle, Manchester. Brilliant work all round

I tend to recognise a state by the long-established shape of its borders.

Thanks to @heymanchester.bsky.social and The Castle for a great Shotgun Jimmie gig. Lovely to see Jimmie again (and to meet Mrs Jimmie). Enjoy the rest of the tour!

@nadineshah.bsky.social playing an amazing gig as part of Bradford City of Culture 25. Brilliant set - thank you! And no, I don't know how we sleep at night

The Burning Hell lifting the (albeit hewn from the living rock) roof off the Milla Club in Munich tonight.

Great show - Sorry @ @bandonthewall.bsky.social

The. Fabulous. Joan. @thetradesclub.bsky.social @joanaspolicewoman.bsky.social What a beautiful evening

Little Barrie and Malcolm Catto both on fire at @thetradesclub.bsky.social

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And beautiful support from Dana Gavanski also @thetradesclub.bsky.social

I really dislike the term "soundbath" ... but that was *such* an incredible immersive set from @tunng.bsky.social last night @thetradesclub.bsky.social. Loved it - excellent work all!

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And then The Wave Pictures!

Abolute bonus! Mayshe Mayshe as last minute support for The Wave Pictures @thetradesclub.bsky.social - lovely set.

Well that was lovely! Not quite sure how that was my first night @puzzlehallinn.bsky.social but Mayshe Mayshe was on great form. Good to see the hairdryer back in action!

Beautiful gig from @lauramarling.bsky.social tonight with some great string and choral accompaniment Albert Hall, Mcr

Matara station

Mirissa to Matara

Whale watching off Sri Lanka¹ ¹Cetacean needed

Dawn, from a boat. Mirissa.

Parrot Rock, Mirissa

Just east of Tangalle

Kandy - Clock Tower Roundabout

Habarana to Kandy

Colombo Fort Station

Another great @annabsavage.bsky.social gig at @nathbrudenell.bsky.social last night. The band sounding fantastic and the emotional rollercoaster of material from the three albums is lovely. 'The Orange' is still in my head this morning. Thanks all

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Bloody love Iceland. (Specifically here Hauganes and Dalvik)

Lynch tributes even in North Iceland ...

It appears Kuato shops at Bónus in Akureyri ...

Hebden Bridge sends tribute to David Lynch

My letter in today's Guardian. Just asking, like. But I think we know the answer.

Shame must change sides

Brilliant, brilliant evening with the astounding talent that is @bccamplight.bsky.social @thegraystonunity.bsky.social. If that ends up being our last gig of the year, then that's a great way to finish

Jane Weaver and band @thetradesclub.bsky.social Great gig and fantastic sound tonight. And a Raffle! Now that's a quality night out, right there!

If, as a woman, you can't be sure, it might as well be 'all men'. As a man, I have to both understand this and help (all) other men see that perspective. Of course, there are other complexities, but it starts with that.

NEW: Youth Music Takeover: The Puzzle – A Unique, Community-Owned Venue A vibrant, eclectic pub venue with creativity and community at its heart. READ: shorturl.at/S2dSk Gigs: Fri 6th - Doogle + Wonky Puss Sat 7th - FT4 Sun 8th - Kogumaza Thu 12th - Annalies Monsere Fri 20th - Marie Franc

Feel the need to redress the canyon bias on my feed ... herewith - Fish River Canyon in Namibia

Oh. My. Word. Sprints at New Century. She is a complete force of nature. Great gig and so gutted we missed The White Hotel date earlier in the year.

Billy Nomates @thetradesclub.bsky.social - not common to have to deal with an inconsiderate crowd member here but a decent pincer movement from audience and stage did the trick

Awaiting Billy Nomates @thetradesclub.bsky.social ... and possibly Salvador Dali on drums ... ?

Porridge Radio at Gorilla (not sure either are here yet?) As ever, gentle then raw then angry then broken then loving. Then charming and sweet. Great sound tonight. Thanks all.

We're back open again TONIGHT for Music Lab Monday! If you're aged between 16-29 and have always wanted to enhance your stage performance, improve your songwriting, or learn how to be part of a band, now's your opportunity! ➳ 6PM - 8PM ➳ FREE ENTRY // FOR AGES 16-29 ➳ MONDAY 25TH NOV #Hull

"You remember Alice? This is a song about Alice" :-(

Ok - very much the opposite of Small-Gig-In-Independent-Venue ... but a thought-proking evening with the legend that is Laurie Anderson and ARK (United States part V). Broke this planet, need a new one

And Part Two of Friday @thegraystonunity.bsky.social ... the insanely talented Ms Pigeon as Dilettante and a great band. Brilliant stuff. And remember - 177 for " Fishy Ending" (???)

Part One of Friday night in a small, friendly, acoustically great basement in Halifax ( Thanks @thegraystonunity.bsky.social ) One act we've loved for some time, one new to us. First up, Marie Franc - def ones to watch

This. This. A thousand times This.