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Paul D

@initialspd.bsky.social

Music | Culture | Writing Fifth Drawer Down - https://reubenp77.substack.com/ Work in charity/voluntary sector - also charity Chair Live near Stockport

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Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · 4d ago

As a fan of French pop and someone who grew up in Birmingham, I can't believe I have missed the work of Jams Birmingham until now...

An ebay listing showing a Jams Birmingham collaboration with Serge Gainsbourg, rather than Jane Birkin

Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · 6d ago

French Pop Friday This is irresistible. Everything right and wrong (but also right) about the mid 80s. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkPV...

Niagara - L'Amour à la Plage (Clip Officiel Remasterisé)

YouTube video by NiagaraVEVO

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Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · 6d ago

#nowplaying Haven't heard Crass in years and the remasters are making this sound ace!

Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · last wk.

I love it when the algorithm throws up Tiny Desk Concerts that I find wonderful. I'm only 3 months behind on this one by Spanish multi-instrumentalist, Amaia www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tCj...

Amaia: Tiny Desk Concert

YouTube video by NPR Music

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Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · 3w ago

It's not their best, or most popular album but Orbus Terrarum has been my go-to soundtrack for getting work done for 30 years! From Uni assignments in the 90s to meeting deadlines for work reports today it gets me in the zone. #nowplaying

Front cover of the album Orbus Terrarum by The Orb

Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · last mo.

'I understand sports really well, really well' 'And he gave him a red card. I didn’t know what that meant. I didn’t think it meant much.' www.theguardian.com/football/liv...

World Cup 2026: Trump admits lobbying Fifa over Balogun; Starmer intervened over kick-off time – live

Join our writers to reflect on England’s thrilling last-16 win over Mexico and look forward to an Iberian derby in Dallas

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Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · last mo.

This is still so good #juliaholter www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Jg...

Julia Holter - Feel You (Official Video)

YouTube video by Julia Holter

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Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · last mo.

In the 70s you could win a transistor radio just by writing to Jackie magazine and moaning about the Bay City Rollers

crop from a letters page from Jackie magazine in June 1976

Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · last mo.

Any artists who still have music with RouteNote might have missed this email about them sharing your work with Meta to improve their AI tech. You have 14 days to opt-out but check your junk email!

Screenshot from an email from digital distributor Routenote advising artists that Meta wants to use music to develop AI and you can opt out by replying to the email.

Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Who were Drum Theatre and why were they in Jackie magazine in Feb 1986?

Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Enjoying this more than I thought I would. The Placebo debut with added sheen. www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/06/16/p...

Placebo - Placebo RE:CREATED (Elevator Lady Ltd) - God Is In The TV

It was with degrees of both absolute joy and utter trepidation that I received the news that Placebo announced that they were to do a run of dates of early

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Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I'm reading about New Women in Rock like it's 1982. And I love it!

Front cover of a book called New Women in Rock

Contents page of the book showing artists from the era from Gaye Advert to Wendy Wu

Wharf Cat Records @wharfcatrecords.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Holy Motors return with "Heaven's Night." Listen to their 1st new track in 4 years here: wharfcat.lnk.to/heavensnight

Paul D @initialspd.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#ArtistFaveAlbumTrax I'm doing 10 Joni Mitchell album tracks 5. Let the Wind Carry Me (Fifth track on 'For the Roses') www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe2x...