Ooo…my new @penfriendrocks.bsky.social t shirt has arrived. Thanks Laura 🖤

I can't recommend HostPresto highly enough for web hosting. My site got hacked recently and they've done loads to help get it back up and running again. I'll never understand what scammers/spammers gain from bringing down the website/blog of an indie musician like me. Fab waste of time, cheers.

Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend@penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 3d ago

What I really wanted today was for someone to have hacked my website to the point where I can’t log in. Thank you, spammers!

As a musician, I’m not interested in spending my limited time on this earth miming short sections of my songs into a camera. What I tried instead got me 50K views and 300 new subs, and I'm more surprised than anyone... -> substack.com/home/post/p-...

820 weeks ago I was “sick of waiting for the train”

I went viral on Instagram – and no-one was horrible to me?

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I want to keep believing in the infinite possibility of the internet, while also being careful about how much time I spend scrolling through other peoples’ thoughts. I want to share my work widely, while encouraging others to get outside and focus on their own beautiful, imperfect, messy lives ->

820 weeks ago I was “sick of waiting for the train”

I went viral on Instagram – and no-one was horrible to me?

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I went viral on Instagram – and no-one was horrible to me! After just 16 years of occasionally posting mostly photos of my dogs to a website, I was rewarded with 40,000 views on my first proper carousel post and welcomed more than 230 followers in the space of 3 days. substack.com/home/post/p-...

820 weeks ago I was “sick of waiting for the train”

I went viral on Instagram – and no-one was horrible to me?

substack.com

I went viral on Instagram – and no-one was horrible to me! After just 16 years of occasionally posting mostly photos of my dogs to a website, I was rewarded with 40,000 views on my first proper carousel post and welcomed more than 230 followers in the space of 3 days. substack.com/home/post/p-...

820 weeks ago I was “sick of waiting for the train”

I went viral on Instagram – and no-one was horrible to me?

substack.com

What I really wanted today was for someone to have hacked my website to the point where I can’t log in. Thank you, spammers!

It's a great day to get new music and support independent artists! Get some FREE music *and* my new album today and Bandcamp won't charge me a penny :) Thank you for supporting independent music xxx

On the topic of typewriters, you can salivate over my entire collection in this handy video! youtu.be/5WOTr36Q-Dc?...

Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes

YouTube video by Penfriend

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend@penfriendrocks.bsky.social · last wk.

Almost got seduced by a beautiful Freewrite Valentine today BUT my eldest dog has to get her teeth sorted so no funds are available for that sort of fun. I just ordered new typewriter ribbons for my collection instead, so typewriting is returning to my weekly practice as soon as they get here :D

Spend a glamorous day with your Penfriend 💌 Thanks @craiggrannell.bsky.social :)

Almost got seduced by a beautiful Freewrite Valentine today BUT my eldest dog has to get her teeth sorted so no funds are available for that sort of fun. I just ordered new typewriter ribbons for my collection instead, so typewriting is returning to my weekly practice as soon as they get here :D

I really enjoyed interviewing @penfriendrocks.bsky.social – but hadn’t realised how rarely she did magazine interviews! Looking forward to writing it up. It’ll be in a future issue of @stufftv.bsky.social (Sept, IIRC) and also on our website.

Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend@penfriendrocks.bsky.social · last wk.

Spend a glamorous day with your Penfriend 💌 Thanks @craiggrannell.bsky.social :)

Spend a glamorous day with your Penfriend 💌 Thanks @craiggrannell.bsky.social :)

Backwards beads sounds are my new favourite 😎 Thanks @hobbycrafthq.bsky.social for the beautiful supplies!

These are the smiling eyes of a person who released a new album today! "Monstrous Exotic" is a creative re-exploration of 8 songs from my 2021 album "Exotic Monsters" plus 2 extra tracks, with gorgeous illustration by Dansmonsters. CDs, books and tees available!

I've got something really cool to show you:

These are the smiling eyes of a person who released a new album today! "Monstrous Exotic" is a creative re-exploration of 8 songs from my 2021 album "Exotic Monsters" plus 2 extra tracks, with gorgeous illustration by Dansmonsters. CDs, books and tees available!

In case you were wondering, YouTube is going really well 🤣

Arrival in the post today is the new CD from @penfriendrocks.bsky.social - merci beaucoup, Laura! And if you'd like one yourself, you can order that here: shop.penfriend.rocks

Metal logo dreams can come true (thanks to Dansmonsters ) Two new Penfriend tees to go with my new "Monstrous Exotic" CD out this week! All pre-orders went in the post yesterday – show me your goodies when they arrive please x Making fun stuff is FUN.

I'm baking a butternut squash whole today. WHOLE. No cutting before cooking whatsoever. I'll report back.

Adventure time: musician on an industrial estate youtube.com/shorts/rsEKt...

Musician on a industrial estate...

YouTube video by Penfriend

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A man emailed me his unsolicited opinions…and it was actually very helpful for once! 😂 open.substack.com/pub/penfrien...

I didn't know I needed to read this unsolicited "review"

Want to hear something top secret?

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Oh hi! I'm Laura and I own six typewriters. I write sad songs to make you feel better, and if you like your music circle-shaped and holdable I've got you. I also love making videos and sending friendly letters by email. Get a FREE album from my bio x youtu.be/5WOTr36Q-Dc?...

Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes

YouTube video by Penfriend

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Just rustled myself up a GIGS page for my website, what with all the fuss yesterday :) Calling gig goers in North Wales, Chester, Liverpool and surrounds! penfriend.rocks/gigs

Surprise: I'm playing a gig with one of my all-time favourite bands next Friday night and you're invited!

I've checked a fair few times now, and can confirm this ace song by Catbear never fails to put a tear in my eye. catbear.bandcamp.com/track/ill-me... The whole album is one of my faves of recent times. Well done @zoekonez.bsky.social , just smashing out the bangers constantly!

I'll Meet You At The End, by CATBEAR

from the album For Now, For Ever

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Jennifer Finch of L7 needs our help, friends, please share this far and wide if you feel so inclined. It's beautiful to see so many people rallying around x www.gofundme.com/f/jennifer-f...

Donate to Jennifer Finch vs. Brain Cancer: It’s Time to Make Noise, organized by Aubree Miller

If you've followed Jennifer Precious Finch over the years, you… Aubree Miller needs your support for Jennifer Finch vs. Brain Cancer: It’s Time to Make Noise

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For you at the end of the (UK) workday, a song with typewriter beats and an attic video youtu.be/5WOTr36Q-Dc?...

Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes

YouTube video by Penfriend

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