Gurdo
@gurdo.bsky.social
Journalist - currently working as a Local Democracy Reporter covering Walsall. A lover of vinyl and the music of Radiohead, Kate Bush, Prince, Bowie and many others! All views are my own, unless I’ve plagiarised them from someone far wittier than me!
Loved seeing all my LDR colleagues from across the UK and having many laughs at the conference in Manchester. Didn’t love the stormy weather and train delays on my way home. Oh well, might as well keep the great Manchester vibe going…Happy weekend all x #ldrs #manchester #beer #vinyl #stoneroses
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Loved seeing all my LDR colleagues from across the UK and having many laughs at the conference in Manchester. Didn’t love the stormy weather and train delays on my way home. Oh well, might as well keep the great Manchester vibe going…Happy weekend all x #ldrs #manchester #beer #vinyl #stoneroses
Seven years ago, I became a Local Democracy Reporter! It’s fair to say I’ve done my best to be seen in the job. What a ride it’s been. Here’s to many more years (hopefully) in the role! #ldreporter #ldrs #hivis #hardhat
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Seven years ago, I became a Local Democracy Reporter! It’s fair to say I’ve done my best to be seen in the job. What a ride it’s been. Here’s to many more years (hopefully) in the role! #ldreporter #ldrs #hivis #hardhat
Whatever you’re up to this weekend, don’t worry about embarrassing yourselves. As the great man said “ridicule is nothing to be scared of…” Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #adamant #adamandtheants
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Whatever you’re up to this weekend, don’t worry about embarrassing yourselves. As the great man said “ridicule is nothing to be scared of…” Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #adamant #adamandtheants
‘Ghost Town’. Cos it’s Halloween innit. See what I did there? Happy weekend all x #fridaynight #beer #halloween #vinyl #thespecials #ghosttown
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
‘Ghost Town’. Cos it’s Halloween innit. See what I did there? Happy weekend all x #fridaynight #beer #halloween #vinyl #thespecials #ghosttown
Yesterday marked 30 years since The Smashing Pumpkins released this extraordinary album. Remember buying on day of release as an excited 19-year-old and then seeing them on this tour a few months later. Brilliant times, brilliant memories. Happy weekend all x #vinyl #smashingpumpkins
October 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Yesterday marked 30 years since The Smashing Pumpkins released this extraordinary album. Remember buying on day of release as an excited 19-year-old and then seeing them on this tour a few months later. Brilliant times, brilliant memories. Happy weekend all x #vinyl #smashingpumpkins
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The weather outside is garbage. As is this band I’m listening to…Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #garbage #seewhatididthere
October 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The weather outside is garbage. As is this band I’m listening to…Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #garbage #seewhatididthere
On this day 25 years ago, Radiohead released Kid A. In my influential music column in the Walsall Observer, I gave it a 5 star review. I’m convinced that’s what propelled it to number 1 in the album charts… #vinyl #kida #radiohead
October 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On this day 25 years ago, Radiohead released Kid A. In my influential music column in the Walsall Observer, I gave it a 5 star review. I’m convinced that’s what propelled it to number 1 in the album charts… #vinyl #kida #radiohead
September 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
September 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The incredible Kate Bush released her masterpiece Hounds Of Love LP on this day 40 years ago. A perfect, beautiful record. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Kate Bush? Oh, I have… #vinyl #cd #cassette #houndsoflove #katebush
September 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The incredible Kate Bush released her masterpiece Hounds Of Love LP on this day 40 years ago. A perfect, beautiful record. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Kate Bush? Oh, I have… #vinyl #cd #cassette #houndsoflove #katebush
When Gurdo doesn’t want to wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set, Gurdo doesn’t wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set. ‘Tis a thing of beauty…Thank you Revolution Records, Walsall. ❤️❤️❤️ #vinyl #icantgiveeverythingaway #davidbowie
September 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
When Gurdo doesn’t want to wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set, Gurdo doesn’t wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set. ‘Tis a thing of beauty…Thank you Revolution Records, Walsall. ❤️❤️❤️ #vinyl #icantgiveeverythingaway #davidbowie
Well, Miss Bitez, I totally get it. You can’t help it, you’re only human. Well, only a bot, but my point remains. The old Jug Ears charm never fails… #socialmedia
September 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Well, Miss Bitez, I totally get it. You can’t help it, you’re only human. Well, only a bot, but my point remains. The old Jug Ears charm never fails… #socialmedia
Oh weekend, I love you Just The Way You Are. And as this is a typical Friday in My Life, I won’t be going out and therefore I won’t be an Uptown Gurd…happy weekend all x #seewhatididthere #beer #weekend #vinyl #billyjoel
September 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Oh weekend, I love you Just The Way You Are. And as this is a typical Friday in My Life, I won’t be going out and therefore I won’t be an Uptown Gurd…happy weekend all x #seewhatididthere #beer #weekend #vinyl #billyjoel
On this day 11 years ago, I got to see the amazing Kate Bush perform live. What a wonderful show it was. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Kate Bush? Oh, I have… #beforethedawn #katebush
September 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
On this day 11 years ago, I got to see the amazing Kate Bush perform live. What a wonderful show it was. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Kate Bush? Oh, I have… #beforethedawn #katebush
Hello Friday night, “Come To Daddy”…Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #aphextwin #cometodaddy
August 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Hello Friday night, “Come To Daddy”…Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #aphextwin #cometodaddy
Hold on, this ain’t Friday…Happy Saturday night everyone x #weekend #beer #vinyl #smashingpumpkins #machina
August 23, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Hold on, this ain’t Friday…Happy Saturday night everyone x #weekend #beer #vinyl #smashingpumpkins #machina
It’s the 15th anniversary of “Fezgate”. Who’d have thought you could get thrown out of a bar for wearing one of their lampshades on your head?! #fez #walsall #liveandlearn
August 22, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It’s the 15th anniversary of “Fezgate”. Who’d have thought you could get thrown out of a bar for wearing one of their lampshades on your head?! #fez #walsall #liveandlearn
The late, great Joe Strummer would have been 73 today… #vinyl #punk #joestrummer #theclash #the101ers #themescaleros
August 21, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The late, great Joe Strummer would have been 73 today… #vinyl #punk #joestrummer #theclash #the101ers #themescaleros
It’s August 15 which means it’s the sixth annual ‘Brazilian Gurdo Day’. Enjoy…
August 15, 2025 at 10:56 AM
It’s August 15 which means it’s the sixth annual ‘Brazilian Gurdo Day’. Enjoy…
