RABlack Art
@rablackart.bsky.social
Art.
I draw and paint a lot.
(I did a drawing a day in 2024.)
This year I’m listening to records and drawing little pictures of the covers.
I draw and paint a lot.
(I did a drawing a day in 2024.)
This year I’m listening to records and drawing little pictures of the covers.
Pinned
My concertina sketchbook.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
I listened to this earlier today and I enjoyed it a lot.
November 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I listened to this earlier today and I enjoyed it a lot.
Here are my small drawings of albums I’ve listened to this week, including new purchases from @lookingforthemagic.bsky.social and @logofiasco.bsky.social.
I was very pleased with the squashed Neil Young face in the corner of ‘American Stars ‘n Bars’.
I was very pleased with the squashed Neil Young face in the corner of ‘American Stars ‘n Bars’.
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Here are my small drawings of albums I’ve listened to this week, including new purchases from @lookingforthemagic.bsky.social and @logofiasco.bsky.social.
I was very pleased with the squashed Neil Young face in the corner of ‘American Stars ‘n Bars’.
I was very pleased with the squashed Neil Young face in the corner of ‘American Stars ‘n Bars’.
A few weeks ago I got a CD of the Missing Hancocks from a charity shop. I loved the performances & particularly the scripts. I’d seen a few telly episodes but never heard the radio ones.
So I’ve decided to listen to all the existing Hancock radio episodes in order, along with the re-made ones.
So I’ve decided to listen to all the existing Hancock radio episodes in order, along with the re-made ones.
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
A few weeks ago I got a CD of the Missing Hancocks from a charity shop. I loved the performances & particularly the scripts. I’d seen a few telly episodes but never heard the radio ones.
So I’ve decided to listen to all the existing Hancock radio episodes in order, along with the re-made ones.
So I’ve decided to listen to all the existing Hancock radio episodes in order, along with the re-made ones.
Wax
American English, 1987
I taped ‘Building A Bridge to Your Heart’ off the radio when I was 11.
Yesterday I finally heard the LP (bought on Friday.)
‘Bug in the Machine’ stood out: the only song sung by Gouldman. Reminiscent of New Order?
I feel sorry for that cover model.
American English, 1987
I taped ‘Building A Bridge to Your Heart’ off the radio when I was 11.
Yesterday I finally heard the LP (bought on Friday.)
‘Bug in the Machine’ stood out: the only song sung by Gouldman. Reminiscent of New Order?
I feel sorry for that cover model.
November 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Wax
American English, 1987
I taped ‘Building A Bridge to Your Heart’ off the radio when I was 11.
Yesterday I finally heard the LP (bought on Friday.)
‘Bug in the Machine’ stood out: the only song sung by Gouldman. Reminiscent of New Order?
I feel sorry for that cover model.
American English, 1987
I taped ‘Building A Bridge to Your Heart’ off the radio when I was 11.
Yesterday I finally heard the LP (bought on Friday.)
‘Bug in the Machine’ stood out: the only song sung by Gouldman. Reminiscent of New Order?
I feel sorry for that cover model.
After work yesterday I rewarded/treated myself: visiting two nearby record shops: @logofiasco.bsky.social
and the newly-opened
@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social
which is about a minute’s walk away from where I work… dangerously close…
and the newly-opened
@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social
which is about a minute’s walk away from where I work… dangerously close…
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
After work yesterday I rewarded/treated myself: visiting two nearby record shops: @logofiasco.bsky.social
and the newly-opened
@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social
which is about a minute’s walk away from where I work… dangerously close…
and the newly-opened
@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social
which is about a minute’s walk away from where I work… dangerously close…
I listened this morning.
What a great podcast this is.
What a great podcast this is.
A new episode of World of Telly is out now. This week we look at the political thriller Harry's Game from October 1982. It's available wherever you get your podcasts. The video version of this episode will be out next week.
November 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
I listened this morning.
What a great podcast this is.
What a great podcast this is.
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NEW! Columbo Decorations! Celebrating perhaps the greatest tv detective. They can be sent as cards and hung as decorations, the versatility is astounding!
Just one more thing...head on over to heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com for these and LOADS of other quality merchandise.
Just one more thing...head on over to heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com for these and LOADS of other quality merchandise.
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
NEW! Columbo Decorations! Celebrating perhaps the greatest tv detective. They can be sent as cards and hung as decorations, the versatility is astounding!
Just one more thing...head on over to heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com for these and LOADS of other quality merchandise.
Just one more thing...head on over to heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com for these and LOADS of other quality merchandise.
Music For Films III
By Brian Eno & others
I made the mistake of listening to this while feeling uneasy this morning… my anxiety increased with each track.
Only Harold Budd's piece made me feel a bit better.
(& my heart sinks when I get a CD off the shelf and realise it's a water-damaged one.)
By Brian Eno & others
I made the mistake of listening to this while feeling uneasy this morning… my anxiety increased with each track.
Only Harold Budd's piece made me feel a bit better.
(& my heart sinks when I get a CD off the shelf and realise it's a water-damaged one.)
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Music For Films III
By Brian Eno & others
I made the mistake of listening to this while feeling uneasy this morning… my anxiety increased with each track.
Only Harold Budd's piece made me feel a bit better.
(& my heart sinks when I get a CD off the shelf and realise it's a water-damaged one.)
By Brian Eno & others
I made the mistake of listening to this while feeling uneasy this morning… my anxiety increased with each track.
Only Harold Budd's piece made me feel a bit better.
(& my heart sinks when I get a CD off the shelf and realise it's a water-damaged one.)
I’ve really been enjoying this podcast recently.
Pip Nixon and Chris Chapman talking about films.
Recommended.
Pip Nixon and Chris Chapman talking about films.
Recommended.
The Franchise Files
Film Reviews Podcast · Updated weekly · Join The Franchise Files as we take each entry in a film franchise and rank them DEFINITIVELY.
Skip with us into each film series bright-eyed and bushy-tailed,...
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I’ve really been enjoying this podcast recently.
Pip Nixon and Chris Chapman talking about films.
Recommended.
Pip Nixon and Chris Chapman talking about films.
Recommended.
It’s good to see that this magical collection of Bill Fay’s earliest work is going to be available again (digitally.) Available for preorder on Bandcamp.
The CD is one of my most treasured - it was an amazing thing when it was released, to hear so many previously unknown Bill songs.
The CD is one of my most treasured - it was an amazing thing when it was released, to hear so many previously unknown Bill songs.
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
It’s good to see that this magical collection of Bill Fay’s earliest work is going to be available again (digitally.) Available for preorder on Bandcamp.
The CD is one of my most treasured - it was an amazing thing when it was released, to hear so many previously unknown Bill songs.
The CD is one of my most treasured - it was an amazing thing when it was released, to hear so many previously unknown Bill songs.
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Beach Boys Bunting!
from heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com - we get around!
from heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com - we get around!
November 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Beach Boys Bunting!
from heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com - we get around!
from heykidsrocknroll.etsy.com - we get around!
My concertina sketchbook.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
November 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
My concertina sketchbook.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
Mostly created from late July to late August, but with some finishing touches since.
This week I listened to these records/CDs and then drew them.
I enjoyed drawing D. Bowie’s ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and ‘Early On’, and Paul McCartney’s first solo LP.
I struggled with Mike Oldfield’s ‘Ommadawn’.
I’ve now drawn 1005 of these mini pictures…
I enjoyed drawing D. Bowie’s ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and ‘Early On’, and Paul McCartney’s first solo LP.
I struggled with Mike Oldfield’s ‘Ommadawn’.
I’ve now drawn 1005 of these mini pictures…
November 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This week I listened to these records/CDs and then drew them.
I enjoyed drawing D. Bowie’s ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and ‘Early On’, and Paul McCartney’s first solo LP.
I struggled with Mike Oldfield’s ‘Ommadawn’.
I’ve now drawn 1005 of these mini pictures…
I enjoyed drawing D. Bowie’s ‘Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust’ and ‘Early On’, and Paul McCartney’s first solo LP.
I struggled with Mike Oldfield’s ‘Ommadawn’.
I’ve now drawn 1005 of these mini pictures…
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November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
On 1st January, I started drawing little copies of every record or CD I listened to.
This afternoon, I drew the 1000th mini-drawing.
This afternoon, I drew the 1000th mini-drawing.
November 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
On 1st January, I started drawing little copies of every record or CD I listened to.
This afternoon, I drew the 1000th mini-drawing.
This afternoon, I drew the 1000th mini-drawing.
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45 years ago this week Tom Baker was in a swamp, Nyree Dawn Porter was in a void, Dennis Potter was in Eastbourne, Brigit Forsyth was in a swimsuit adorned with saucepans, and Peter Purves was in Newcastle commentating on fireworks. All this and Ollie Beak too!
open.substack.com/pub/historyo...
open.substack.com/pub/historyo...
Week 54: 1st – 7th November, 1980
“I used to like you. You always knew where I buried the tortoise.”
open.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
45 years ago this week Tom Baker was in a swamp, Nyree Dawn Porter was in a void, Dennis Potter was in Eastbourne, Brigit Forsyth was in a swimsuit adorned with saucepans, and Peter Purves was in Newcastle commentating on fireworks. All this and Ollie Beak too!
open.substack.com/pub/historyo...
open.substack.com/pub/historyo...
I’ve just preordered this:
dwestguitar.bandcamp.com
October 31, 2025 at 11:19 AM
I’ve just preordered this:
A really excellent interview with R McGuinn:
Roger McGuinn Talks 50 Years of Rolling Thunder
Plus The Byrds, Tom Petty, Bobfest, and the rest of his time with Bob Dylan
open.substack.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
A really excellent interview with R McGuinn:
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Hot Triangles by James Koenig (1975)
October 29, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Hot Triangles by James Koenig (1975)
Two of my favourite albums, re-re-reissued.
I’ve only got them on the 1998 See For Miles CD…
Tempting…
I’ve only got them on the 1998 See For Miles CD…
Tempting…
JUST IN: ‘Bill Fay’ & ‘Time Of The Last Persecution’ by Bill Fay
The first two albums by the late folk and folk songwriter return, each reissue replicating the original UK pressing.
www.normanrecords.com/artist/15241...
The first two albums by the late folk and folk songwriter return, each reissue replicating the original UK pressing.
www.normanrecords.com/artist/15241...
October 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Two of my favourite albums, re-re-reissued.
I’ve only got them on the 1998 See For Miles CD…
Tempting…
I’ve only got them on the 1998 See For Miles CD…
Tempting…
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Five Extended Figures by Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1926)
October 29, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Five Extended Figures by Sophie Taeuber-Arp (1926)
I enjoyed this:
Last night's Halloween themed tracklist. If you missed it, all my shows can be found here: www.mixcloud.com/NoiseboxRadi...
October 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
I enjoyed this:
What a brilliant description.
I felt the same.
I felt the same.
When I first heard His & Hers in 1994 a new kind of music was opened up to me, recently-arrived. I hadn’t heard anything like it - Rising Damp and Lindsey Anderson as pop music
October 28, 2025 at 7:59 PM
What a brilliant description.
I felt the same.
I felt the same.
Isn’t this good?
Ronald Glendening’s fabulous art for the 1957 London Underground poster, “The bright lights of the West End”.
October 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Isn’t this good?