She's definitely inherited something from her dad, then!

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Colley Hill, Surrey: coffee break from birding the steep scrub. Love the plaque on the bench I’m sitting on

Thanks to Elasticstage, you can now own "Chameleon" on a 12" lathe-cut PETG eco-friendly plastic disc that sounds as good as vinyl the majority of the time. My test pressing is currently the only copy in existence; does anyone hate my music enough to devalue it? 😆 elasticstage.com/simonslator/...

Chameleon - elasticStage

The underlying theme is how, like a chameleon, some of us change our outward appearance to blend in with our surroundings, but it's all just camouflage used as a defense mechanism: inside we feel anxi...

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Despite my best intentions last Summer, work and family commitments have had to take priority over creative ones. I'm glad to say that, although it's a year later than planned, work has begun on a new project. Still learning how to use the Reaper DAW in Linux, but it's a positive start at least.

Broken Britain faces its most terrifying crisis yet, as things under Keir Starmer’s Stalinist Government are beginning to go slightly right. From the new Private Eye, out now.

Re-watching the #PoliceAcademy movies from the BluRay box set, where Brian Wilson's "Lets Go To Heaven In My Car" was played over the credits in the 4th film - this is likely the only in-print release where Eugene Landy is still credited as a writer, having (rightfully) been erased everywhere else.

Whiplash listening to this Reform spokesperson. Complaining energy bills are going up yet Reform support this illegal & unpopular war. They have constantly opposed investment in green infrastructure to secure our energy security - which would massively reduce bills. #BBCQT

This is the second week in a row when I;ve been beeped at on a roundabout. The first was indicating left to leave the roundabout, so I emerged. He then changed his mind and was going straight on instead - but I'm the bastard for cutting him up!

This song was recorded more than 50 years ago, but the lyrics are as true today as they were then. My parents are Moodies fans, but they only listen to the hits - even if I played the "Seventh Sojourn" LP to them, they'd ignore this song because Hayward's "New Horizons" follows. genius.com/30323764

Oh, can you feel the world is pining? / (So many people, so many people) / Pining for someone, who really cares enough to share his love / With all of us so we can be an ever loving family / Have we f...

Much of the root of all the problems being played out in the streets in the 60’s, he says, is simply our endless search for love. We want & need that love to feel connected to one another, reminding u...

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I'm sorry to announce that, several months ago, when I felt the urge to recommence music-making, it was when I felt I had something called "free time". It's going to be a while longer.

#nowplaying Pet Shop Boys' "Introspective", a £4 charity shop LP from yesterday's travels. My favourite band when I was 9, but went off them after "Very". Their contribution to Jarre's "Electronica 2" - "Brick England" - reminded me what I liked about them all those years ago. #musicsky #vinylsky

Continuing the Bruford kick, I received a batch of new vinyl late last week, of which this was one: "Dig?", the second Earthworks album. First impressions are a bit meh - it tries not to sound so 80's, but it does, and Bill's Simmonds kit doesn't help. #musicsky #vinylsky

That same re-organiszation also inspired a bit of a Bruford kick. I listened to the Moraz/Bruford LP "Flags" earlier this morning, but still find it more biased towards Moraz's contributions. Just behind it was this LP, where Bruford is an equal partner. That's more like it! #musicsky

A re-organization of my record collection has unearthed a lot of "ooh, I haven't played that one in AGES" records, of which this is one. Robbie Robertson's self-titled debut should be ranked among the best albums of the 80s IMO: the songwriting and production are absolutely spot-on. #musicsky

It's been a while...

Hi Angela - @angelabarnes.bsky.social - my wife and I will be at your show at the Burton Brewhouse next Thursday. If we could meet you after the show - even for just a quick photo - that would be amazing. (TBC..)

Another excellent pre-order from @burningshed.com, arrived 2 whole days early, and just in time to enjoy it over lunch. I went through their pre-order list just after Xmas and added stuff direct to my cart, so the postcard signed by Greg and Andrea was a VERY nice surprise! Thanks again Pete & co 😃

Because @burningshed.com are so brilliantly efficient with their pre-orders, I've been able to listen to the 30th Anniversary vinyl re-issue of No-Man's "Loveblows..." two whole days in advance. ⬇️

🎉 Green GAIN from Reform! 🎉 💚 Congratulations to Lian Pizzey on being elected in Horsley division on Derbyshire County Council!

My YouTube feed has made me aware of the work of @thetudoryank.com, an American ex-pat living in London and comparing life between the two. While the UK model works for the benefit of the people, some of our elected representatives endorse the US model. Scary? Nodd'arf! youtu.be/QuMG5rfKhn0?...

American Reacts | The REAL Cost of Living in the UK vs USA | London, LA & Small Town Breakdown

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One more musical instrument in my arsenal 😁

🧵I'm not one for making New Years resolutions, but I reckon I should this year: learn to play the bass guitar. Because I've just bought one. ⬇️

Watching the Project 4K77 restoration of Star Wars: likely the first time I've ever seen the theatrical release. Yes, it's grainy and the practical visual effects are quite obvious, but it was ahead of its time even in 1977 - there's no shame in that, it's part of the charm. #starwars #project4k77

🧵 Because I don't use Spotify, LastFM or any of that stuff, logging my listening habits requires self-built software and, as an analyst/programmer between 8am and 4pm, and a music nerd at all other times, I have my own system set up. My most-played artists of the year are no surprise. ⬇️

🧵 It's that time of year when end-of-year Spotify "most played" lists get shared, but I'd rather highlight one band I was introduced to this year: Godiego (for the benefit of those aware of the Dora the Explorer universe, it's pronounced Go-dai-go) ⬇️ #musicsky youtu.be/V5CHjhcsCZ0?...

ガンダーラ (English Version)

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"I'm all about the bass, about the bass, no treble" Alrighty then - cop a load of this banger! youtu.be/m9UITFnaK-M?... #musicsky

Whatevershebringswesing (1999 Remaster)

YouTube video by Kevin Ayers - Topic

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YouGov: "Which of these premium grocery brands do you have a positive impression of, or have recently recommended to a friend of family member" Me: "None of them: everyone knows I shop at Lidl"

Got a day off work, so spinning one of the records that arrived yesterday: "En=Trance" by Klaus Schulze. I've generally neglected his 1980s albums, so have been steadily growing the collection over the last few months. Side 1's a bit 😒, Sides 2 & 4 are much better, but Side 3 is classic Schulze!

The aim for this weekend: At least do some work on the first proper Martin Solos release. The reality:

Successes for the day: replacing the pull-cord light switch in the bathroom. The first time I've had to touch anything connected to mains electricity without my father-in-law as a guide. Managed to do so without electrocuting myself or causing any short circuits or explosions. #diy