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Douglas
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Hello you! I have a free album for you!

penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/the-gh...

Before heading out on my first support tour in SIX YEARS I warmed up my set with a livestream from my attic. 8 songs + silliness.

Pay what you can if free isn’t right for you ❤️
The Ghost in the Attic - Online Gig November 2025, by Penfriend
14 track album
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
December 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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#gigface The Launchpad! My (online) warmup show for upcoming tourdates with @theagilmore.bsky.social was attended by some of the sweetest music fans going, thank you all ❤️
November 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Scrolling around for some human connection this evening?

I'm playing a FREE online gig in 5 minutes and you can join us right now in the live chat:
Live from The Launchpad - nearly December 2025 - YouTube
Get a new SECRET song every month: http://penfriend.rocks/joinGet a FREE album + zine: http://penfriend.rocks/helloBuy vinyl, CDs, books and tees: http://sho...
youtube.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
I’ve seen some idiotic pricing of gig tickets over the years but just read that the (pre fees) price for Robbie Williams at Barrowlands was £137!!! 😂😂😂😂
November 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
November 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Numbers schmumbers (generally speaking) but wow. WOW. This has me beaming today. Thank you!!!

More videos, then?
November 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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When I wrote this song I didn't know if I'd ever play a gig in a room with people again...

This version of "Disco Loadout" is available for 7 more days:
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/deepfa...

FREE / pay what you can ❤️
November 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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If you're not out at a gig tonight but you wish you were, I've got you covered:

penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/deepfa...
Deepfake Detected – Online Gig October 2025, by Penfriend
18 track album
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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– a collection of 8 human-written and human-performed songs plus friendly chat. A warm and welcoming live experience for you to enjoy whenever and wherever you like.

This album will be available for just 10 days so go go go!

Love,
Laura xxx

penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/deepfa...
Deepfake Detected – Online Gig October 2025, by Penfriend
18 track album
penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com
October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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It's ironic that this happened during a very real, very live music performance, but the internet can be a strange and wonderful place and I always enjoy unearthing an unusual title for my live albums.

And so I present "Deepfake Detected" penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/deepfa...

➡️
October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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Uh oh, I’ve been rumbled!

During Wednesday night's online gig I was accused of being a "deepfake" by an audience member's privacy protection software.

➡️
October 31, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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One hour til I play a FREE online gig!

Join me from 8pm GMT right here (or you can use the same link to watch later):
Live from The Launchpad - October 2025
Penfriend's online gigs are back! Join me for songs, stories and chat.🎁 Get your free 12-track taster album of dreamy indie rock songs + bonus free gift her...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Nothing beats the feeling of finishing a song that didn't exist two days ago and listening back LOUD.

I fucking love making music and I'm SO thankful to get to do it as my job.

THANK YOU MUSIC FANS I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
October 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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I enjoyed hearing Warpaint’s “Billie Holiday” for the first time in ages.

You can listen back to the whole show on BBC Sounds.

I’m really excited to share new album Thaw on Nov 14th on all the usuals and the rest.
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The guitar loop for Dead Nettle was recorded with @lordrosstopher in Chime, the middle 8 fts some of @thecrowhillcompany ‘s Glass Strings, mastered by @edwoodsmasters
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Massive thank you for premiering my new song “Dead Nettle” on BBC Radio Scotland @vic_galloway 🥳🍾

Thanks for the shout-out for my upcoming Edinburgh and Glasgow headline shows too with @regularmusicuk
Vic Galloway - The Fratellis/Jacob Alon/Daft Punk - BBC Sounds
Scottish rockers The Fratellis are Triple A this week.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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What are you doing tomorrow (Wednesday) at 8pm GMT?

I'll be kicking off a cosy online gig, performing songs and having a chat with you live from The Launchpad!

It's FREE to attend, and all you have to do is tap here to watch live or watch later: www.youtube.com/live/hTdOlWi...
Live from The Launchpad - October 2025
YouTube video by Penfriend
www.youtube.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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Since 2020 I’ve been sharing videos about my experiments in music, art and life.

Start here: youtu.be/2hbHwKscMRY
It's time for a big change
YouTube video by Penfriend
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October 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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An early morning adventure – you never know what you'll find (and it's always worth trying) youtu.be/UkvOmk1COkg
You never know what you’ll find – DJI Osmo Nano vlog
YouTube video by Penfriend
youtu.be
October 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Today I am working on the next song in my Par Avion project! I'm delivering a new song on the first of every month to my subscribers, and as of this moment I have no idea what I'm sending out this Saturday.

Gotta love a deadline.

Right, back to the attic I go!

Have an ace day yourself xo
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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I’m not for everyone, and I’m fine with that.

My music certainly isn’t for everyone. I’m fine with that too.

I don’t expect everyone on the internet to like me. And I’m absolutely fine with that.

Cut to today -> penfriend.rocks/im-not-for-e...
October 23, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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I still can't believe the people I got to talk to for my podcast during the pandemic, and it's so fun to see them flying high now!

Listen to me chat to Nova Twins, Self Esteem, Mary Spender and many more about creativity, grit and determination penfriend.rocks/podcast
October 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM