Robin La Roca
@robinlaroca.bsky.social
Sheffield, was Bedford/Kentish Town. ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫, DJ, penguins, V, cricket, football (CFC), Media graduate, 100% Faithful.
"Social media is a theme park for clinical narcissists" (Moira Rose)
I've got tunes here...
https://on.soundcloud.com/KphAe1pYuVJPXEVZ7
"Social media is a theme park for clinical narcissists" (Moira Rose)
I've got tunes here...
https://on.soundcloud.com/KphAe1pYuVJPXEVZ7
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Donations - Grace foodbank
The Grace Food Bank is a community group covering the Sheffield 8 posctode area: Lowedges, Norton, Batemoor, Jordanthorpe and the surrounding areas. We provide food parcels to families / individuals w...
gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk
If anybody would like to donate to Grace Food Bank in Sheffield UK they can do so here:
gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk/donations/#f...
gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk/donations/#f...
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'Machine Life'. A new tune by Robin La Roca is on #Soundcloud NOW 🎧
on.soundcloud.com/wAWWJo6LhinU...
#HouseMusic #ProgressiveHouse #ProgHouse #TechHouse #ElectronicMusic #MusicaElectronica #MusicaEletronica
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Machine Life
Ex ex machina.
Photo by RLR
soundcloud.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:27 PM
'Machine Life'. A new tune by Robin La Roca is on #Soundcloud NOW 🎧
on.soundcloud.com/wAWWJo6LhinU...
#HouseMusic #ProgressiveHouse #ProgHouse #TechHouse #ElectronicMusic #MusicaElectronica #MusicaEletronica
on.soundcloud.com/wAWWJo6LhinU...
#HouseMusic #ProgressiveHouse #ProgHouse #TechHouse #ElectronicMusic #MusicaElectronica #MusicaEletronica
If James has the empty box, I think there's STILL a possibility of Stephen and Rachel BOTH winning, even being the last two standing. But a lot of shade and side-eye required on the last day.
#TraitorsUK
#TraitorsUK
January 22, 2026 at 11:03 PM
If James has the empty box, I think there's STILL a possibility of Stephen and Rachel BOTH winning, even being the last two standing. But a lot of shade and side-eye required on the last day.
#TraitorsUK
#TraitorsUK
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
#TraitorsUK
#TraitorsUK
January 22, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
#TraitorsUK
#TraitorsUK
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Blocking one of the few actually popular politicians left in the party, on the basis of naked self-interest looks terrible, particularly if Labour go on to lose the seat
Imagine if Cameron had done the same when Boris Johnson bid to leave City Hall for Westminster
Imagine if Cameron had done the same when Boris Johnson bid to leave City Hall for Westminster
Have asked a number of NEC members to tell me the chances Andy Burnham has of being selected to fight a by-election.
Every single one says zero.
Every single one says zero.
January 22, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Blocking one of the few actually popular politicians left in the party, on the basis of naked self-interest looks terrible, particularly if Labour go on to lose the seat
Imagine if Cameron had done the same when Boris Johnson bid to leave City Hall for Westminster
Imagine if Cameron had done the same when Boris Johnson bid to leave City Hall for Westminster
Not many people have heard of the Marx Brother whose entire act consisted of dressing as a bag of pasta.
January 22, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Not many people have heard of the Marx Brother whose entire act consisted of dressing as a bag of pasta.
easystarallstars.bandcamp.com/album/ziggy-... I've just been made aware of this. It's wonderful. Have a listen.
Ziggy Stardub, by Easy Star All-Stars
15 track album
easystarallstars.bandcamp.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:25 AM
easystarallstars.bandcamp.com/album/ziggy-... I've just been made aware of this. It's wonderful. Have a listen.
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I assume they found a nut loose on Air Force One.
January 21, 2026 at 11:51 AM
I assume they found a nut loose on Air Force One.
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If anybody would like to donate to Grace Food Bank in Sheffield UK they can do so here:
gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk/donations/#f...
gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk/donations/#f...
Donations - Grace foodbank
The Grace Food Bank is a community group covering the Sheffield 8 posctode area: Lowedges, Norton, Batemoor, Jordanthorpe and the surrounding areas. We provide food parcels to families / individuals w...
gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk
November 4, 2024 at 10:57 AM
If anybody would like to donate to Grace Food Bank in Sheffield UK they can do so here:
gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk/donations/#f...
gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk/donations/#f...
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Wanted academic teaching, research, now onto charities for paid roles. Sidelines in proofreading and art.
January 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Wanted academic teaching, research, now onto charities for paid roles. Sidelines in proofreading and art.
Two of my favourite gigs ever were The Damned at Hammersmith Palais in 1983 and Field of Avalon at Glastonbury in 2022. They deserve this celebration!
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
‘We wouldn’t still be playing if we’d got stinking rich’: the Damned celebrate 50 years of punk, goth and holy grail hunting
An appetite for self-destruction left Dave Vanian, Captain Sensible and Rat Scabies hugely influential but financially insecure. They’re back with a big show and their first album together since 1995
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Two of my favourite gigs ever were The Damned at Hammersmith Palais in 1983 and Field of Avalon at Glastonbury in 2022. They deserve this celebration!
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/music/2026/j...
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If the Spice Girls taught us anything it was that 40% of women are named Mel.
January 14, 2026 at 8:38 AM
If the Spice Girls taught us anything it was that 40% of women are named Mel.
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~ The Government staying on X is pathetic ~
https://inews.co.uk/opinion/the-government-staying-on-x-is-pathetic-4169855
https://inews.co.uk/opinion/the-government-staying-on-x-is-pathetic-4169855
The Government staying on X is pathetic
Politicians need to show some moral backbone
inews.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 6:35 PM
~ The Government staying on X is pathetic ~
https://inews.co.uk/opinion/the-government-staying-on-x-is-pathetic-4169855
https://inews.co.uk/opinion/the-government-staying-on-x-is-pathetic-4169855
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This is not the language of the government of a free country.
January 14, 2026 at 1:16 PM
This is not the language of the government of a free country.
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20yo free to a home.
Doesn't have to be a good one.
Doesn't have to be a good one.
January 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
20yo free to a home.
Doesn't have to be a good one.
Doesn't have to be a good one.
Why so angry, two days in a row? Keep the game on the pitch, to use a football analogy.
#TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK
#TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK
January 14, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Why so angry, two days in a row? Keep the game on the pitch, to use a football analogy.
#TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK
#TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK
I love Leonard's Lichtenstein Wham jumper.
#UniversityChallenge
#UniversityChallenge
January 12, 2026 at 8:34 PM
I love Leonard's Lichtenstein Wham jumper.
#UniversityChallenge
#UniversityChallenge
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Kemi, this is just a population density map
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Kemi, this is just a population density map
Just heard someone use the phrase "down with the kids". So we're protesting against young goats now?
January 12, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Just heard someone use the phrase "down with the kids". So we're protesting against young goats now?
'Machine Life'. A new tune by Robin La Roca is on #Soundcloud NOW 🎧
on.soundcloud.com/wAWWJo6LhinU...
#HouseMusic #ProgressiveHouse #ProgHouse #TechHouse #ElectronicMusic #MusicaElectronica #MusicaEletronica
on.soundcloud.com/wAWWJo6LhinU...
#HouseMusic #ProgressiveHouse #ProgHouse #TechHouse #ElectronicMusic #MusicaElectronica #MusicaEletronica
Machine Life
Ex ex machina.
Photo by RLR
soundcloud.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:27 PM
'Machine Life'. A new tune by Robin La Roca is on #Soundcloud NOW 🎧
on.soundcloud.com/wAWWJo6LhinU...
#HouseMusic #ProgressiveHouse #ProgHouse #TechHouse #ElectronicMusic #MusicaElectronica #MusicaEletronica
on.soundcloud.com/wAWWJo6LhinU...
#HouseMusic #ProgressiveHouse #ProgHouse #TechHouse #ElectronicMusic #MusicaElectronica #MusicaEletronica
Hang on, how did a bloke from Tatooine get a name like Luke?
January 10, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Hang on, how did a bloke from Tatooine get a name like Luke?
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In response to the freezing temperatures, SWEP has been activated to ensure those sleeping rough have shelter.
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, notify StreetLink who can connect them with local services. One simple action can make a real difference.
thestreetlink.org.uk
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, notify StreetLink who can connect them with local services. One simple action can make a real difference.
thestreetlink.org.uk
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In response to the freezing temperatures, SWEP has been activated to ensure those sleeping rough have shelter.
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, notify StreetLink who can connect them with local services. One simple action can make a real difference.
thestreetlink.org.uk
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, notify StreetLink who can connect them with local services. One simple action can make a real difference.
thestreetlink.org.uk
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Yesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same.
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
It is time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter
Grok is just one of many reasons why Westminster should finally get off the website.
www.politicshome.com
January 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Yesterday I posted my last ever Tweet and called on the Government to do the same.
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
Read more below on why I think it’s time to leave the cesspit formerly known as Twitter.
www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...
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I’ve activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) across London to protect those sleeping rough in freezing temperatures.
You can contact StreetLink at thestreetlink.org.uk about anyone out in the cold who may need emergency accommodation.
You can contact StreetLink at thestreetlink.org.uk about anyone out in the cold who may need emergency accommodation.
January 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
I’ve activated the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) across London to protect those sleeping rough in freezing temperatures.
You can contact StreetLink at thestreetlink.org.uk about anyone out in the cold who may need emergency accommodation.
You can contact StreetLink at thestreetlink.org.uk about anyone out in the cold who may need emergency accommodation.
This week I've been watching The Traitors and Tinker Tailor/Smiley's People, and now I don't trust any of you.
January 9, 2026 at 10:12 PM
This week I've been watching The Traitors and Tinker Tailor/Smiley's People, and now I don't trust any of you.