Joe Grassby
@joegrassby.bsky.social
Film and music dork in Birmingham, UK. Big fan of compact discs. Dreaming of building a home cinema.
Also made bsky.app/profile/btfstills.bsky.social
Also made bsky.app/profile/btfstills.bsky.social
Fascinating story. I remember walking past the Wychwood Brewery when visiting family in Witney in the 90s but never imagined all this.
For millennia, the t-shirts of the men in the know have taunted us.
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
"WHAT'S THE MATTER LAGER BOY? SCARED YOU'LL TASTE SOMETHING?"
Now, @davidjesudason.bsky.social digs into the social, physical, perhaps even the metaphysical world of Wychwood's Hobgoblin.
www.pelliclemag.com/home/2025/12...
Under the Bridge — A Definitive History of Wychwood Hobgoblin — Pellicle
My love affair with pubs started in Staines. It’s where I found my tribe—the pub as an expression of individuality, an alternative to bland Britain. But I was afraid at first. In 1996, my British-Asi...
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December 3, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Fascinating story. I remember walking past the Wychwood Brewery when visiting family in Witney in the 90s but never imagined all this.
More Meades.
In case your digging didn't get this deep: meadesshrine.blogspot.com/p/shrine.html
MeadesShrine
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December 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
More Meades.
Saw some Meades in my feed, did some digging, and found this. Birmingham 1998. I watched most Meades around then but don't think I saw this one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Gh...
Meades, Heart Bypass, 1998
YouTube video by Godburn
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December 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Saw some Meades in my feed, did some digging, and found this. Birmingham 1998. I watched most Meades around then but don't think I saw this one. www.youtube.com/watch?v=71Gh...
Didn’t expect to see Lavinia Blackwall’s album in The Quietus list. A pleasant surprise. laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com/album/the-ma...
The Making, by Lavinia Blackwall
10 track album
laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Didn’t expect to see Lavinia Blackwall’s album in The Quietus list. A pleasant surprise. laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com/album/the-ma...
Gary Oldman and Tim Roth really are quite good in this.
November 30, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Gary Oldman and Tim Roth really are quite good in this.
RIP Tom Stoppard. Arcadia was one of those things that rewired my mind in the sixth form.
November 29, 2025 at 5:25 PM
RIP Tom Stoppard. Arcadia was one of those things that rewired my mind in the sixth form.
Reposted by Joe Grassby
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We know you're a knowledgeable bunch, so we wanted to take this opportunity to ask you, our loyal audience, who you want to see at our next edition.
Who do you want to see on our Supersonic stage? Let us know in the comments👇
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November 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Our incredible audience, we want to hear from YOU!💥
We know you're a knowledgeable bunch, so we wanted to take this opportunity to ask you, our loyal audience, who you want to see at our next edition.
Who do you want to see on our Supersonic stage? Let us know in the comments👇
📸 by snaprockandpop
We know you're a knowledgeable bunch, so we wanted to take this opportunity to ask you, our loyal audience, who you want to see at our next edition.
Who do you want to see on our Supersonic stage? Let us know in the comments👇
📸 by snaprockandpop
Went to Lichfield today for a soggy but atmospheric walk on part of the disused South Staffordshire Railway.
November 22, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Went to Lichfield today for a soggy but atmospheric walk on part of the disused South Staffordshire Railway.
Ok, maybe today. Australia look comfortable in the chase so far.
Might go back to bed!
November 22, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Ok, maybe today. Australia look comfortable in the chase so far.
Glad I didn't!
Might go back to bed!
November 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Glad I didn't!
Might go back to bed!
November 21, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Might go back to bed!
Crawley 0, Root 0. Not the start you dream of!
November 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Crawley 0, Root 0. Not the start you dream of!
And so it's time for another Ashes series. The England squad is full of talent but they really need to make the most of it now. Anyway, time to listen to The Duckworth Lewis Method.
November 20, 2025 at 9:49 PM
And so it's time for another Ashes series. The England squad is full of talent but they really need to make the most of it now. Anyway, time to listen to The Duckworth Lewis Method.
Inevitably, this will be mine.
Coming in January, So High I've Been - A European Rock Anthology 1967-1973. A 3CD anthology of the Continental Europe rock scene at its late 60s/early 70s zenith. Including hit singles, leading bands and cult classics. 👉 cherryred.co/SoHigh
November 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Inevitably, this will be mine.
This arrived today. 9 films by Nagisa Oshima. More works I've read about but not yet had the chance to watch. Bring it.
November 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This arrived today. 9 films by Nagisa Oshima. More works I've read about but not yet had the chance to watch. Bring it.
Subtle
November 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Subtle
England not great tonight but Harry Kane still on a hat trick. You have to laugh.
November 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
England not great tonight but Harry Kane still on a hat trick. You have to laugh.
Not sure BUGONIA entirely worked for me but I'm glad the story took the Philip K Dick option.
November 15, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Not sure BUGONIA entirely worked for me but I'm glad the story took the Philip K Dick option.
Reposted by Joe Grassby
going to sting quite hard when australia win the first test by 280 runs
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes opener but Mark Wood fit to play for England
Michael Neser has been added to a first Test squad already missing Pat Cummins, while England’s Mark Wood is available after being cleared of hamstring injury
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
going to sting quite hard when australia win the first test by 280 runs
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/n...
It's a dark and stormy night here so you'd better believe we're watching GDT's FRANKENSTEIN this evening.
November 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
It's a dark and stormy night here so you'd better believe we're watching GDT's FRANKENSTEIN this evening.
Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the attack on the Bataclan. It also happens to be 10 years since we moved into our house. We had no idea until checking our phones in the morning of the next day.
November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of the attack on the Bataclan. It also happens to be 10 years since we moved into our house. We had no idea until checking our phones in the morning of the next day.
The nominees for the Goodreads Choice Awards are always good for a laugh. No room for Pynchon this year.
November 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The nominees for the Goodreads Choice Awards are always good for a laugh. No room for Pynchon this year.