Ian Pople
@theacousticeggbox.bsky.social
Modernist. Internationalist. Antiracist. #MDANT. In my head, I’m a writer; in reality, I assess your vital signs. Mostly music-based words occasionally cobbled together at: http://www.theacousticeggbox.com
China Crisis at Bridgwater Arts Centre last night again proved that even after 45yrs they’re still at the top of their game. As well as being a great singer & songwriter Gary Daly is one of the funniest, most natural raconteurs I’ve ever seen with Eddie’s quiet, calm demeanour being the perfect foil
Well this is very sad. I was only listening to a couple if his albums a few weeks ago. No age either 😢 www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Freddie Jackson, fixture of ’80s R&B, dead at 69
A statement from Jackson's official social media accounts said on Tuesday that the Grammy-nominated 'You Are My Lady' singer died on Oct. 5.
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This came through the door earlier. Now I can’t stop wondering whether the proofreader is going down or up in week 4…
Suella Braverman, consider Walter Tull. Born in Folkestone to an English mother and a Barbadian father. A footballer for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town. A British Army officer who led soldiers into battle and was killed serving his country in 1918.
Richard E Grant to Rob Beckett: “do you have more teeth than a normal human”. Completely without malice and delivered in a way that only he could, it was one of the funniest lines I’ve heard on TV this year. Even if he gets voted out, please let him stay 😬
I know I’m old enough to be her dad, but I’m a little bit in love with Maya Jama. She’s adorable 😍
Oh gawd, the first "The Acoustic Egg Box On The Box" video is up and running! It was fun to make, and before anyone mentions it, I know I'm a blithering idiot. Be warned - there will be more :-) www.instagram.com/reel/DdzCPsr...
Ian Pople on Instagram: "So, you’ve already been reading The Acoustic Egg Box blog for many years, and now, because the world doesn’t already have enough happy idiots in it, you can also watch me maki...
86 likes, 51 comments - theacousticeggbox on September 27, 2026: "So, you’ve already been reading The Acoustic Egg Box blog for many years, and now, because the world doesn’t already have enough happy...
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My phone cases are now available for iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/phone-cases
Greetings you groovy Bluesky smashers! Hopefully I’ll be getting things off the ground in the next week or 2, but here’s the new logo for my new music related Instagram (YouTube to follow) channel. Thoughts?
Last year, the cats of Dubrovnik; this year, the cats of Kotor. Wonderful stuff! #catsofkotor #montenegro #holiday
@nigetassell.bsky.social always comes on holiday with me - this year we are travelling to Montenegro. 😍
Sadly, after 12yrs of The Acoustic Egg Box Albums Of The Year blogs, WordPress costs mean my 2025 edition was the last in that format. However, youll be horrified to hear that in future I'll be posting filmed reviews/recommendations etc on Instagram & eventually YouTube. WTF as the kidz say!
It’s a little known fact that the Argentinian President, Javier Milei, once fronted the chart topping UK band, Mungo Jerry
Good on Paul Weller for doing this. Trying to help rebuild healthcare for innocent people and - judging by social media comments - flushing out more thickos from his audience. Win-win. ✊🏽 🇵🇸
A new month, a new season, a new show... I'm back on @vpraudioclub.bsky.social Sept 9th with my Autumn edition of Electronic Odyssey. More newly released music from this year alongside a 30 minute ambient mix to reflect the season 🍂 x
Spent an enjoyable evening at the inaugural Electric Summer gig in Taunton’s Vivary Park. Last on was organiser & long term town resident, Howard Jones. I’m an 80s pop kid at heart, & it’s easy to forget that at one point our Howard was selling squillions of records worldwide. Proper fun!
Electric Summer festival in Vivary Park Taunton. Heaven 17 never, ever let you down. A brilliant set. Glenn Gregory still in fine voice
And then, whilst listening to music and drinking wine last night, I grew a homunculus. Which was nice
Comes to something when Harry Maguire has been our most dangerous forward.
Happy soulful Sunday everyone! The few of u who follow my ramblings know I’m a big fan of St Paul & The Broken Bones. For me their new 45 Loving Wrong is one of the best things they’ve done. If you love your bluesy southern soul thisll be right up your Cahaba! Sensational 😍 youtu.be/AVeLGKzQuJ0?...
St. Paul & The Broken Bones - Loving Wrong (Official Visualizer)
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Happy soulful Saturday everyone! Here’s the Smoke In A Jar - the new one from Brit chanteuse Jo Harrop featuring guest vocals from the sublime Lady Blackbird. For fans of Dusty Springfield, 60s noir film scores, and smoky late-night jazz-joints everywhere. Gorgeous 😍 youtu.be/DyKOikJQpAk?...
Smoke Inside A Jar (feat. Lady Blackbird)
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Couldn’t love this young lady more! Acoustic Egg Box single of the year in 2024, top 10 album last year, and a string of brilliant new singles so far this year. New one is pure Motown vibes. Can’t wait to see you in Bristol in October 👌 @brookecombe.bsky.social youtu.be/IVZaafsYSbE?...
Brooke Combe - Love Was Made of Stone
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If you have a physical music collection, just go fishing through it once in a while. Have a big ol' rummage, get all your CDs, tapes, vinyl, whatever, out on the floor and just look through em. Bang a few on, read some liner notes, it's just magic, honestly.
I try not to do negative on here but Ive just had the misfortune to hear Reality Awaits, the new autotuned to within an inch of its life Strokes LP Maybe its meant to be embracing something new (Im not sure what mind) but to these bleeding ears it fails miserably Muse fans might like it though
David Grant & Linx at the Union Chapel the other night. Special guest turns from Beverley Knight, Junior Giscombe and Phil Fearon. What scenes!
“Even the greatest remix in the world can’t transform a song as powerfully as the mere passing of time can” – David Grant and Linx, Union Chapel (31/7/26) | Pete Paphides
Forty-five years is a heartbreakingly long time to not do the thing at which you so clearly excel. And it seems that when David Grant decide
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Still so many players to come back. Very excited for the new season. Too early to say we could challenge but I think we’ll be there or thereabouts #manutd
Not withstanding how good Utd have looked in this friendly v Atletico, Shea Lacy has looked every inch the superstar that he’s going to be
