Richard Phillips-Jones
@rpjwrites.bsky.social
#Writer & Deputy Editor at spookyisles.com
#Horror, #Psychedelic #Music, #SouthamptonFC. #AberdeenFC. #vegetarian. #Fiat500 owner. #RecordCollector. Typical #Pisces. Raising two fingers at #HodgkinsLymphoma since 1993.
#Horror, #Psychedelic #Music, #SouthamptonFC. #AberdeenFC. #vegetarian. #Fiat500 owner. #RecordCollector. Typical #Pisces. Raising two fingers at #HodgkinsLymphoma since 1993.
I know it's not #AlbumAlmanac week but it's tipping it down in Dorset, so it's definitely a day for battening down the hatches and putting #Lush on. And since Gala compiles the early singles, I'll plead for leniency.
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
February 15, 2026 at 2:39 PM
I know it's not #AlbumAlmanac week but it's tipping it down in Dorset, so it's definitely a day for battening down the hatches and putting #Lush on. And since Gala compiles the early singles, I'll plead for leniency.
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
Nothing's landed in the local chazzas this week, so here's four corkers from the vaults, from 1964-65: The Searchers, The Mamas & The Papas, Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs and possibly The Beach Boys' most underrated release.
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Nothing's landed in the local chazzas this week, so here's four corkers from the vaults, from 1964-65: The Searchers, The Mamas & The Papas, Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs and possibly The Beach Boys' most underrated release.
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
Our season of "only watching them on the actual date" continues, with the "but where is Jason?!?" entry in the franchise...
#FridayThe13th Part V: A New Beginning
#FridayThe13th Part V: A New Beginning
February 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
Our season of "only watching them on the actual date" continues, with the "but where is Jason?!?" entry in the franchise...
#FridayThe13th Part V: A New Beginning
#FridayThe13th Part V: A New Beginning
I'm over at #SpookyIsles, taking a look back at 1991's Chimera.
From the #StephenGallagher novel, it marked #LawrenceGordonClark 's return to the genre.
@spookyisles.bsky.social
#Horror #BritishHorror
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From the #StephenGallagher novel, it marked #LawrenceGordonClark 's return to the genre.
@spookyisles.bsky.social
#Horror #BritishHorror
www.spookyisles.com/chimera-1991...
Chimera 1991 TV REVIEW | Spooky Isles
Shades of Frankenstein and Quatermass meet in Stephen Gallagher's Chimera. RICHARD PHILLIPS-JONES looks back on director Lawrence Gordon Clark's return to the genre with ITV's 1991 adaptation.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:41 PM
I'm over at #SpookyIsles, taking a look back at 1991's Chimera.
From the #StephenGallagher novel, it marked #LawrenceGordonClark 's return to the genre.
@spookyisles.bsky.social
#Horror #BritishHorror
www.spookyisles.com/chimera-1991...
From the #StephenGallagher novel, it marked #LawrenceGordonClark 's return to the genre.
@spookyisles.bsky.social
#Horror #BritishHorror
www.spookyisles.com/chimera-1991...
Hello by Lionel Richie has been withdrawn as, apparently it may cause infertility.
You couldn't make it up
You couldn't make it up
February 4, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Hello by Lionel Richie has been withdrawn as, apparently it may cause infertility.
You couldn't make it up
You couldn't make it up
February 1, 2026 at 5:51 PM
This afternoon I am mostly reclining with my feet up, drinking black coffee and playing Françoise Hardy records. What a poseur I am.
February 1, 2026 at 12:54 PM
This afternoon I am mostly reclining with my feet up, drinking black coffee and playing Françoise Hardy records. What a poseur I am.
February 1, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Finally unpacked some #WeekendSingles, and it's a Donovan blitz for Sunday.
February 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Finally unpacked some #WeekendSingles, and it's a Donovan blitz for Sunday.
January 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Since we're hammering the new Damned album today, here's three numbers they've brilliantly interpreted for it: R. Dean Taylor, Pink Floyd and The Lovin'Spoonful.
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky #TheDamned
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky #TheDamned
January 25, 2026 at 2:18 PM
Since we're hammering the new Damned album today, here's three numbers they've brilliantly interpreted for it: R. Dean Taylor, Pink Floyd and The Lovin'Spoonful.
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky #TheDamned
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky #TheDamned
This week, we are mostly playing The Damned's new album. Rather good it is too.
January 25, 2026 at 11:58 AM
This week, we are mostly playing The Damned's new album. Rather good it is too.
Quick selection of 10-inchers for #WeekendSingles: Kirsty MacColl, Levellers, New Model Army and Doves.
(The 7's are all under the bed at the moment and the bedroom is a work in progress so I can't be arsed getting them out just yet 😂 )
(The 7's are all under the bed at the moment and the bedroom is a work in progress so I can't be arsed getting them out just yet 😂 )
January 18, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Quick selection of 10-inchers for #WeekendSingles: Kirsty MacColl, Levellers, New Model Army and Doves.
(The 7's are all under the bed at the moment and the bedroom is a work in progress so I can't be arsed getting them out just yet 😂 )
(The 7's are all under the bed at the moment and the bedroom is a work in progress so I can't be arsed getting them out just yet 😂 )
Checking out the chazzas in the new neighbourhood for #WeekendSingles - slim (i.e. zero) pickings today so resting awhile in the sunshine instead.
January 17, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Checking out the chazzas in the new neighbourhood for #WeekendSingles - slim (i.e. zero) pickings today so resting awhile in the sunshine instead.
For #AlbumAlmanac: Felt like all my relatives had a copy of this Charley Pride sampler when I was a kid. It was played constantly. He was also my first gig, at Southampton Gaumont, May 19th 1978. I was 5 (Yes, really 😂 ) And I remember it well. He was brilliant.
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
January 4, 2026 at 3:21 PM
For #AlbumAlmanac: Felt like all my relatives had a copy of this Charley Pride sampler when I was a kid. It was played constantly. He was also my first gig, at Southampton Gaumont, May 19th 1978. I was 5 (Yes, really 😂 ) And I remember it well. He was brilliant.
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
Still can't quite get to my singles, but these mysterious white label 12"s appeared while we were unpacking the LP's: The Fall (x2), Red Lorry Yellow Lorry + Icicle Works.
I don't remember buying them. Nor does my wife. Very strange...
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
I don't remember buying them. Nor does my wife. Very strange...
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
January 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Still can't quite get to my singles, but these mysterious white label 12"s appeared while we were unpacking the LP's: The Fall (x2), Red Lorry Yellow Lorry + Icicle Works.
I don't remember buying them. Nor does my wife. Very strange...
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
I don't remember buying them. Nor does my wife. Very strange...
#WeekendSingles #MusicSky #VinylSky
Half price. Come to Daddy.
January 2, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Half price. Come to Daddy.
January 1, 2026 at 9:01 AM
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: There's a Dave Allen special from 1985 on BBC iPlayer right now. You're welcome.
December 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: There's a Dave Allen special from 1985 on BBC iPlayer right now. You're welcome.
Well, that turned out to be utterly crap in the best possible way. I think the wine helped.
#NowWatching One mentioned in the Alan Frank books which I haven't managed to track down - until now...
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (1973)
#Werewolves #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovies
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (1973)
#Werewolves #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovies
December 30, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Well, that turned out to be utterly crap in the best possible way. I think the wine helped.
Share one of your favourite comfort TV shows.
December 29, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Share one of your favourite comfort TV shows.
#NowWatching One mentioned in the Alan Frank books which I haven't managed to track down - until now...
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (1973)
#Werewolves #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovies
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (1973)
#Werewolves #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovies
December 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
#NowWatching One mentioned in the Alan Frank books which I haven't managed to track down - until now...
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (1973)
#Werewolves #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovies
The Boy Who Cried Werewolf (1973)
#Werewolves #HorrorFilms #HorrorMovies
I think, under the circumstances, this has to be done.
RIP #BrigitteBardot.
#MusicSky #VinylSky #VinylCommunity
RIP #BrigitteBardot.
#MusicSky #VinylSky #VinylCommunity
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
I think, under the circumstances, this has to be done.
RIP #BrigitteBardot.
#MusicSky #VinylSky #VinylCommunity
RIP #BrigitteBardot.
#MusicSky #VinylSky #VinylCommunity
Brilliant Christmas gift I was not expecting: Signed copy of the new #Chameleons LP.
#MusicSky #VinylSky #VinylCommunity
#MusicSky #VinylSky #VinylCommunity
December 26, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Brilliant Christmas gift I was not expecting: Signed copy of the new #Chameleons LP.
#MusicSky #VinylSky #VinylCommunity
#MusicSky #VinylSky #VinylCommunity