Grassroots initiatives and the transformative power of art. Walton of People and Place youtu.be/fpjlnufK1oc?...

Haven’t got time to scroll through all the replies to this, but I’ve only seen one shout for The Blue Nile ‘Hats’ For shame.. 1989 was a good year for music right enough.

A wonderful sound 🎶

Funny how time flies. 20 years ago, amidst a turbulent break up, ‘Cripple Crow’ was released. I was an emotional wreck at the time. This album really pulled me through. Listening back today I can still feel all the feels I felt back then. Some album. youtu.be/2C2K0gFuK2g?...

The boys are back. Big up PJ and Jonny and DJK 💙 www.youtube.com/live/1EQm1pr...

Ah man. Sad news about D’Angelo. This demo version of ‘Africa’ from the album ‘Voodoo’ is just hauntingly beautiful. Three albums in a 20 year career. Quality over quantity. RIP. youtu.be/NlcA3meOCWw?...

Essential reading, essential listening 👇

What a fucking gig!

Tonight ✌️

Well played @ramblingidiot.bsky.social 👏

Just had a major pang of excitement over going to see the Beta Band on Saturday. youtu.be/fp2dgHFvyjQ?...

Tis the season 🔥

Is it too early for some deep, jazz-funk techno? Probably… Mark Bell (LFO) turned it out on this one for sure. Just beautiful. RIP. Clark - Christo youtu.be/qtM-9K1BOAc?...

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Autumn is it? Sylvie -Falls On Me youtu.be/ftXdpFiY-h8?...

A work colleague gave me a sample of her homemade granola. It’s amazing. People are sound

Mind when the Brendan Eder Ensemble covered Aphex Twin? Pure bliss y’all Brendan Eder Ensemble - #3 youtu.be/LxKBNnj7Z7g?...

Went to see Jake Xerxes Fussell last night. What a gig. Took no photos or videos, just immersed myself in it all. If he comes rolling into your town be sure to check him out. Somebody filmed this in Paris, earlier in the year. Wonderful. youtu.be/aOSntDc_GJc?...

Exhibit E: Blackalicious - Swan Lake youtu.be/sGEkP1F-tgQ?...

Better than the original? Not for me to say. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of music you’ll ever hear though. Put it that way. Craig Armstrong feat Neil Buchanan - Let’s Go Out Tonight. youtu.be/1h9TCJVe6MU?...

Just bought a Fair Isle lambswool sweater. Summer is officially over.

This is getting any easier. Dopamine levels through the roof though, so will be riding the rush as long as it lasts (probably the moment I get to work). Whistle posse blow…

A gift from a work colleague. Some home pressed Cypriot olive oil from their family olive grove. This stuff is off the hook.

The stern look of a man who has just had his first proper swim in 2 weeks. Yeah, I splashed about in the pool with the kids on holiday, but you know. Still, back to work today so every cloud and all that!

Sunset in Crosby. Mad vibe. Some dude had a little decks and efx thing running from the boot of his car. Subjected to all sorts of cheesy house music. Fair enough. Was definitely not Balearic.

Bank holiday vibes in the area! Azymuth - Morning (Manha) youtu.be/iOOYCPFtSKA?...

I was lucky growing up in that my folks sought great value in holidays abroad. We didn’t have much - more than some, not us much as others. The little we did have was saved so we could travel. I’m just back from a week in Portugal with the kids.

Portugal é o chefe

Oh joy! Another wonderful 7” from the Wonderfulsound singles club dropped today. Get in!

Do what makes you happy…need to work on my post-swim happy face. Seize the day and all that!

Still overcome with so much joy and love from the most beautiful wedding yesterday. It was just a genuine display of love and affection. No gimmicks, no staid traditions, just pure joy and love and meaning. Big up @badwool9.bsky.social and Toria 💙

Exhibit D: Mary J Blige (ft Grand Puba) - What’s The 411? Puba looking on point here. Top preppy marks. youtu.be/bmoWO9PC5fw?...

Here we go again. Sun in full effect and I’m down in the not so dark woods of Garston. Post-swim face. Pump it up house people! Paradiso - Here We Go Again youtu.be/I_jYgXH0LbY?...

love this new york times clip. they recently did a story about how sesame street's set has changed over the years, along with our urban politics. IG nytimes

Ah yes. Beastie Boys in Glasgow, 3rd May 1999. My 24th birthday that day, and a bank holiday Monday. I went out on the Friday, and somehow managed to end up at the SECC on the Monday. Can’t remember much about the gig. Glad it was recorded. Happy Birthday MCA x

Watched that Ed Sullivan documentary last night. What an amazing guy. I had no idea he did so much for civil rights and equality. He also rocked a mean Lemon Lacoste polo shirt. Big up!

If anyone’s struggling for ideas for my Christmas present this year… nickdrake.islandrecords.co.uk/products/the...

The night belongs to Laura Groves. This is absolutely stunning. Laura Groves - Be There youtu.be/8s5RnMKkQCY?...

Exhibit C: Souls of Mischief - 93 ‘Til Infinity (Bit of an obvious one, but still on point). youtu.be/fXJc2NYwHjw?...

Yes! I’m always giddy on a Laura Groves new release day. This sounds beautiful. lauragroves.bandcamp.com/album/yes

Garston baths this morning. Mixing it up in South Libpewl. Decent swim

I remember buying Daydream Nation not long after it came out. I’d just turned 13. Teenage Riot was everything to me. Sonic Youth - Teenage Riot youtu.be/tPytYrYqDbA?...

Weird vibes today. My Dad’s birthday. He’d have been 80. Some boy!

Holiday reading! Im not the world’s greatest reader at the best of times and with two under-8s in tow I’ll probably struggle to get through this. Looks good though. Poems inspired by Agnes Martin. Themes of grief, depression and existence. Will buy a copy of the Beano for balance.

Sunday sounds: Jed & Lucia - The Park youtube.com/watch?v=HIjG...

Exhibit B: Smif-N-Wessun - Next Shit youtu.be/EhlKoT6T1ls?...

Swim, remembered my goggles, no rain. Starting to get my breathing and rhythm to sync. Check out The Mystery looking all splendent and European.

Parenting…

Mid 90s hip hop was next level… Exhibt A: Showbiz & A.G. - Next Level (DJ Premier Mix). youtube.com/watch?v=bosr...

Forgot to take my goggles to the pool this morning. I persevered. Today's been a struggle tbh.