Barbie
@missbarbell.bsky.social
Perl stuff (ex-CPAN Testers, Labyrinth, Conference Surveys), ex-roadie (Ark, IQ, Prolapse, Cusp & others), love music, gigs, and playing board games. He/Him, Dad/Husband.
Just watched my BluRay edition of Gary Numan's 1000th show at The Electric Ballroom in 2023, and in the intro I spotted these two figures on the left; my mate JJ and me eating our chips, while waiting in the queue 😂
November 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Just watched my BluRay edition of Gary Numan's 1000th show at The Electric Ballroom in 2023, and in the intro I spotted these two figures on the left; my mate JJ and me eating our chips, while waiting in the queue 😂
@garynumanofficial.bsky.social in Brum last night was outstanding, playing almost everything recorded around his Telekon era, celebrating 45 years of the album. The light show was a masterclass for any aspiring lighting designers. Obviously a difficult night, but the whole band gave everything 😎
November 16, 2025 at 11:47 AM
@garynumanofficial.bsky.social in Brum last night was outstanding, playing almost everything recorded around his Telekon era, celebrating 45 years of the album. The light show was a masterclass for any aspiring lighting designers. Obviously a difficult night, but the whole band gave everything 😎
Peter Hook & The Light at the HMV Empire, Coventry were on top form tonight. Shadowplay was the best I've ever seen them play it. The opening set of Get Ready was great, but the selection of JD & NO tracks for the second was perfect.
Great to catchup with @katiesdisorder.bsky.social too 😎
Great to catchup with @katiesdisorder.bsky.social too 😎
November 9, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Peter Hook & The Light at the HMV Empire, Coventry were on top form tonight. Shadowplay was the best I've ever seen them play it. The opening set of Get Ready was great, but the selection of JD & NO tracks for the second was perfect.
Great to catchup with @katiesdisorder.bsky.social too 😎
Great to catchup with @katiesdisorder.bsky.social too 😎
Looks like I'll be banned from BlueSky, or have my account emptied by a scam. Anyone else been asked to authenticate via KWS?
November 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Looks like I'll be banned from BlueSky, or have my account emptied by a scam. Anyone else been asked to authenticate via KWS?
Winter Gardens
The Victoria, Birmingham
18th Sept 2025
I have just spent an evening enthralled by this band from Brighton on their first UK tour.
If you're a fan of shoegaze with some gorgeous melodies give them a listen. Lovely folk too. Check out their bandcamp wintergardensband.bandcamp.com
The Victoria, Birmingham
18th Sept 2025
I have just spent an evening enthralled by this band from Brighton on their first UK tour.
If you're a fan of shoegaze with some gorgeous melodies give them a listen. Lovely folk too. Check out their bandcamp wintergardensband.bandcamp.com
September 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Winter Gardens
The Victoria, Birmingham
18th Sept 2025
I have just spent an evening enthralled by this band from Brighton on their first UK tour.
If you're a fan of shoegaze with some gorgeous melodies give them a listen. Lovely folk too. Check out their bandcamp wintergardensband.bandcamp.com
The Victoria, Birmingham
18th Sept 2025
I have just spent an evening enthralled by this band from Brighton on their first UK tour.
If you're a fan of shoegaze with some gorgeous melodies give them a listen. Lovely folk too. Check out their bandcamp wintergardensband.bandcamp.com
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Friends
Mossed In Translation is out now on limited CD and digital.
The album collates 15 remixes of Everyday Dust works from 16 contributing artists who each bring their own unique take.
💚
#musicsky #electronicmusic
everydaydust.bandcamp.com/album/mossed...
Mossed In Translation is out now on limited CD and digital.
The album collates 15 remixes of Everyday Dust works from 16 contributing artists who each bring their own unique take.
💚
#musicsky #electronicmusic
everydaydust.bandcamp.com/album/mossed...
Mossed In Translation, by Everyday Dust
15 track album
everydaydust.bandcamp.com
August 15, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Friends
Mossed In Translation is out now on limited CD and digital.
The album collates 15 remixes of Everyday Dust works from 16 contributing artists who each bring their own unique take.
💚
#musicsky #electronicmusic
everydaydust.bandcamp.com/album/mossed...
Mossed In Translation is out now on limited CD and digital.
The album collates 15 remixes of Everyday Dust works from 16 contributing artists who each bring their own unique take.
💚
#musicsky #electronicmusic
everydaydust.bandcamp.com/album/mossed...
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@prolapseband.bsky.social new video for Fall of Cashline which you can find on our new album I wonder when they're going to destroy your face. Which is out sometime in August on vinyl. Buy it from your favourite record store or kid on you've bought it to impress your pals
youtu.be/NwxzD1S7TDg?...
youtu.be/NwxzD1S7TDg?...
Prolapse - The Fall Of Cashline (Official Video)
YouTube video by Tapete Records
youtu.be
August 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
@prolapseband.bsky.social new video for Fall of Cashline which you can find on our new album I wonder when they're going to destroy your face. Which is out sometime in August on vinyl. Buy it from your favourite record store or kid on you've bought it to impress your pals
youtu.be/NwxzD1S7TDg?...
youtu.be/NwxzD1S7TDg?...
From first hearing Sabbath in the early 70s, seeing #Ozzy solo in the 80s, to reuniting with Sabbath in the 2010s, he has been a constant in my playlists. Watching the live stream recently, I felt it was a fitting farewell for his last gig. He'll be missed, but the music will continue to play on.
July 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
From first hearing Sabbath in the early 70s, seeing #Ozzy solo in the 80s, to reuniting with Sabbath in the 2010s, he has been a constant in my playlists. Watching the live stream recently, I felt it was a fitting farewell for his last gig. He'll be missed, but the music will continue to play on.
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We are excited to release Live at Post. Festival, recorded in 2024! This was an unforgettable experience with so many amazing people. We hope you enjoy.
As a special bonus, unlock a unique 360° video of the set when you download the album on Bandcamp!
thedepthbeneathus.bandcamp.com/album/live-a...
As a special bonus, unlock a unique 360° video of the set when you download the album on Bandcamp!
thedepthbeneathus.bandcamp.com/album/live-a...
July 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We are excited to release Live at Post. Festival, recorded in 2024! This was an unforgettable experience with so many amazing people. We hope you enjoy.
As a special bonus, unlock a unique 360° video of the set when you download the album on Bandcamp!
thedepthbeneathus.bandcamp.com/album/live-a...
As a special bonus, unlock a unique 360° video of the set when you download the album on Bandcamp!
thedepthbeneathus.bandcamp.com/album/live-a...
Recently came across a new band to me, in the shoegaze vein, and after listening to their 2 EPs, bought them both on bandcamp. Now will be seeing them at The Victoria, Brum in September.
The band...Winter Gardens. This is the song that had me hooked 😎
open.spotify.com/track/4Gj8mk...
The band...Winter Gardens. This is the song that had me hooked 😎
open.spotify.com/track/4Gj8mk...
Anthropocene
Winter Gardens · Uncomfortable/Unlovable · Song · 2025
open.spotify.com
June 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Recently came across a new band to me, in the shoegaze vein, and after listening to their 2 EPs, bought them both on bandcamp. Now will be seeing them at The Victoria, Brum in September.
The band...Winter Gardens. This is the song that had me hooked 😎
open.spotify.com/track/4Gj8mk...
The band...Winter Gardens. This is the song that had me hooked 😎
open.spotify.com/track/4Gj8mk...
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We’re very pleased to announce our album tour that’s happening this autumn.
Tickets are available via the link below
linktr.ee/prolapse
Tickets are available via the link below
linktr.ee/prolapse
June 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We’re very pleased to announce our album tour that’s happening this autumn.
Tickets are available via the link below
linktr.ee/prolapse
Tickets are available via the link below
linktr.ee/prolapse
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Two big announcements on this Friday 13th. We have a new single out today and an album in coming out in August on @tapeterecords.bsky.social
orcd.co/prolapse
orcd.co/prolapse
Prolapse - I Wonder When They're Going to Destroy Your Face
Out now: the new single "Cha Cha Cha 2000" – a brand new album coming 29 August – CDs & vinyl incl. limited editions available for pre-order!
orcd.co
June 13, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Two big announcements on this Friday 13th. We have a new single out today and an album in coming out in August on @tapeterecords.bsky.social
orcd.co/prolapse
orcd.co/prolapse
A wonderful night out in Bristol, at The Fleece, with Throwing Muses. A nice set, including one of my more recent favs, Dark Blue. Looking forward to seeing them again in Brum in August 😎
@kristinhersh.bsky.social
#Bristol #Gigs #LiveMusic
@kristinhersh.bsky.social
#Bristol #Gigs #LiveMusic
May 27, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A wonderful night out in Bristol, at The Fleece, with Throwing Muses. A nice set, including one of my more recent favs, Dark Blue. Looking forward to seeing them again in Brum in August 😎
@kristinhersh.bsky.social
#Bristol #Gigs #LiveMusic
@kristinhersh.bsky.social
#Bristol #Gigs #LiveMusic
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To support The Bone Tree, become the echo.
Let the sound slip through cracks, drift through smoke, root in silence.
Forget numbers. Forget noise.
This grows where light forgets to reach.
Let the sound slip through cracks, drift through smoke, root in silence.
Forget numbers. Forget noise.
This grows where light forgets to reach.
May 14, 2025 at 7:50 AM
To support The Bone Tree, become the echo.
Let the sound slip through cracks, drift through smoke, root in silence.
Forget numbers. Forget noise.
This grows where light forgets to reach.
Let the sound slip through cracks, drift through smoke, root in silence.
Forget numbers. Forget noise.
This grows where light forgets to reach.
#5albums70s5
@richards7370.bsky.social
1. Rush - A Farewell To Kings
2. Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
3. Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
4. Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality
5. Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Led Zep missing out in 6th and 7th places
@richards7370.bsky.social
1. Rush - A Farewell To Kings
2. Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
3. Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
4. Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality
5. Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Led Zep missing out in 6th and 7th places
April 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
#5albums70s5
@richards7370.bsky.social
1. Rush - A Farewell To Kings
2. Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
3. Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
4. Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality
5. Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Led Zep missing out in 6th and 7th places
@richards7370.bsky.social
1. Rush - A Farewell To Kings
2. Genesis - Selling England By The Pound
3. Black Sabbath - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
4. Black Sabbath - Master Of Reality
5. Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Led Zep missing out in 6th and 7th places
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It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer. (1/7)
April 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer. (1/7)
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Thank you all. Clem loved what he was doing. He lived his dream
April 7, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Thank you all. Clem loved what he was doing. He lived his dream
Getting extremely pissed off with Bluesky algorithms. That Discover feed is full of gay porn and politics. I thought that was Elmo's fetish, because it certainly isn't mine. Tried blocking as much as possible, but it's tedious. If this site becomes X 2.0, then it's dead.
April 5, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Getting extremely pissed off with Bluesky algorithms. That Discover feed is full of gay porn and politics. I thought that was Elmo's fetish, because it certainly isn't mine. Tried blocking as much as possible, but it's tedious. If this site becomes X 2.0, then it's dead.
#GigsOf2024
89 Gigs
57 Different venues
17 Venues I've not been to before
231 Different sets
198 Different bands
Seeing the following the most
6 Jess Silk
5 Alice Lily
4 Ist Ist
4 Wheel
3 Prolapse
89 Gigs
57 Different venues
17 Venues I've not been to before
231 Different sets
198 Different bands
Seeing the following the most
6 Jess Silk
5 Alice Lily
4 Ist Ist
4 Wheel
3 Prolapse
January 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
#GigsOf2024
89 Gigs
57 Different venues
17 Venues I've not been to before
231 Different sets
198 Different bands
Seeing the following the most
6 Jess Silk
5 Alice Lily
4 Ist Ist
4 Wheel
3 Prolapse
89 Gigs
57 Different venues
17 Venues I've not been to before
231 Different sets
198 Different bands
Seeing the following the most
6 Jess Silk
5 Alice Lily
4 Ist Ist
4 Wheel
3 Prolapse
IQ
Islington Assembly Hall, London
21st December 2024
Nearly 2½hrs of prog magic. A couple of oldies, some rarities and best of all 2 new tracks, that sounded fantastic. Hats, Wings and Troika too for fine festive fun!
Islington Assembly Hall, London
21st December 2024
Nearly 2½hrs of prog magic. A couple of oldies, some rarities and best of all 2 new tracks, that sounded fantastic. Hats, Wings and Troika too for fine festive fun!
December 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM
IQ
Islington Assembly Hall, London
21st December 2024
Nearly 2½hrs of prog magic. A couple of oldies, some rarities and best of all 2 new tracks, that sounded fantastic. Hats, Wings and Troika too for fine festive fun!
Islington Assembly Hall, London
21st December 2024
Nearly 2½hrs of prog magic. A couple of oldies, some rarities and best of all 2 new tracks, that sounded fantastic. Hats, Wings and Troika too for fine festive fun!
Ghost Dance
The Pit @Newstead, Newstead
20th December 2024
A great acoustic night of some of their best tunes, despite Tim feeling ill. A surprise addition to the set with Last Christmas, and one of my favourites Cinder Road
The Pit @Newstead, Newstead
20th December 2024
A great acoustic night of some of their best tunes, despite Tim feeling ill. A surprise addition to the set with Last Christmas, and one of my favourites Cinder Road
December 21, 2024 at 2:31 PM
Ghost Dance
The Pit @Newstead, Newstead
20th December 2024
A great acoustic night of some of their best tunes, despite Tim feeling ill. A surprise addition to the set with Last Christmas, and one of my favourites Cinder Road
The Pit @Newstead, Newstead
20th December 2024
A great acoustic night of some of their best tunes, despite Tim feeling ill. A surprise addition to the set with Last Christmas, and one of my favourites Cinder Road
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At last we have something interesting to post! We’re very pleased to be playing
@colognepopfest.bsky.social in April!
@colognepopfest.bsky.social in April!
December 19, 2024 at 7:13 PM
At last we have something interesting to post! We’re very pleased to be playing
@colognepopfest.bsky.social in April!
@colognepopfest.bsky.social in April!
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TONIGHT at 10pm on BBC Scotland you can watch Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands from the comfort of home!
And it'll be on iPlayer afterwards.
Tell all your pals!
And it'll be on iPlayer afterwards.
Tell all your pals!
December 17, 2024 at 10:16 AM
TONIGHT at 10pm on BBC Scotland you can watch Since Yesterday: The Untold Story of Scotland's Girl Bands from the comfort of home!
And it'll be on iPlayer afterwards.
Tell all your pals!
And it'll be on iPlayer afterwards.
Tell all your pals!
1. Loads, but Prolapse, Wheel, Secret Shine, Puressence, Alice Lily, Jess Silk to name a few!
2. Not the whole gig, but Richard Ashcroft and Creeper were two sets that did not inspire.
3. Portals Festival
4. Alice Lily, Lizzie Esau, Lili Refrain, Lost Of Eden
5. Secret Shine, topographies, bdrmm, IQ
2. Not the whole gig, but Richard Ashcroft and Creeper were two sets that did not inspire.
3. Portals Festival
4. Alice Lily, Lizzie Esau, Lili Refrain, Lost Of Eden
5. Secret Shine, topographies, bdrmm, IQ
Concert lovers 🎶🙌🏻
In 2024 what was your…
1. Favourite gig / moment?
2. Most underwhelming gig
3. Most surprising gig?
4. Best support act?
5. Most looking forward to in 2025?
In 2024 what was your…
1. Favourite gig / moment?
2. Most underwhelming gig
3. Most surprising gig?
4. Best support act?
5. Most looking forward to in 2025?
a crowd of people at a concert with their hands in the air in front of a large screen with a skull on it
ALT: a crowd of people at a concert with their hands in the air in front of a large screen with a skull on it
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December 18, 2024 at 6:16 PM
1. Loads, but Prolapse, Wheel, Secret Shine, Puressence, Alice Lily, Jess Silk to name a few!
2. Not the whole gig, but Richard Ashcroft and Creeper were two sets that did not inspire.
3. Portals Festival
4. Alice Lily, Lizzie Esau, Lili Refrain, Lost Of Eden
5. Secret Shine, topographies, bdrmm, IQ
2. Not the whole gig, but Richard Ashcroft and Creeper were two sets that did not inspire.
3. Portals Festival
4. Alice Lily, Lizzie Esau, Lili Refrain, Lost Of Eden
5. Secret Shine, topographies, bdrmm, IQ
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Particularly admirable were the first support band this evening, out of Athens Georgia, who came to Manchester and did a cover of Transmission by Joy Division. Ballsy indeed. Did a cracking job of it: @visionvideoband.bsky.social
December 14, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Particularly admirable were the first support band this evening, out of Athens Georgia, who came to Manchester and did a cover of Transmission by Joy Division. Ballsy indeed. Did a cracking job of it: @visionvideoband.bsky.social