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Mostly posting music I'm listening to. Weighted towards heavy sounds. Open to recommendations. Love exploring and discovering new sounds.
This has to be some of my favourite atmospheric black metal I've heard recently. Feels so heavy, gives goth undertones. Unrelenting.
#metalsky #blackmetal
Feral Darkness, by Tombs
10 track album
tombscult.bandcamp.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
That's my third 2026 gig booked.
Final EU/UK dates with Coltaine added! Tickets on sale now, see you soon! ✨🖤✨

Tickets: www.bandsintown.com/a/15465677-f...
November 11, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The other musical choice I’ve been making this week is folk. This one was fine but didn’t really engage me well. A little too laid back perhaps.
#musicsky #folk
placeholder, by Hand Habits
12 track album
handhabits.bandcamp.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Clearly in a bit of an old school mood. Following Kadavar with this. But again it’s a somewhat unsatisfactory experience.

The best tracks really hit the sweet spot, but too many verge into a style of classic rock I do not enjoy.
#musicsky #rocksky
Portals, by The Vintage Caravan
17 track album
thevintagecaravan.bandcamp.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Did a bit of post punk today too. And dust are pretty good at it. Leaning a bit more towards the punk.
#musicsky #postpunk
Sky is Falling, by dust
10 track album
dustdustdust.bandcamp.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Back home. On the train I listened to some more folk guided by Apple Musics recommendations. And fair play, this was a good album.
#musicsky #folk
New Radiations, by Marissa Nadler
11 track album
marissanadler.bandcamp.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Kadavar have a spot on heavy, retro sound that I wish I liked a bit more. There new one is a good, not great, album. But if you want something old school, not a bad choice.
#musicsky #rocksky
Kids Abandoning Destiny Among Vanity And Ruin, by Kadavar
9 track album
kadavarberlin.bandcamp.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Headliner tonight - @afskyofficial.bsky.social

Felt a more storied and intimate black metal set.
#gignight #metalsky #blackmetal
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Panzerfaust did not disappoint (other than having no vinyl for sale at the merch stand). Huge set. Going to be one of my highlights of the year.
#gignight #metalsky #blackmetal
November 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
My highlight today was the chance discovery of Jesus Hoop. An emotional and beautiful album. I don’t dip into alternative folk enough.
#musicsky #altfolk
Selective Memory, by Jesca Hoop
9 track album
jescahoop.bandcamp.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The new Rolo Tomas’s EPp is delightful post metal. Emotional
#metalsky #postmetal
In the Echoes of All Dreams, by Rolo Tomassi
4 track album
rolotomassi.bandcamp.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Having missed photos of 3 lovely beers I do have a photo of my distinctly average pre-gig beer. House Party by LERVIG. A little too clean and sharp an IPA for me.
#bskybeer #ipa
November 9, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Some music around today. Started with Ugly Ozo. Some form of dreamy gazey alt-pop. I like this.
#musicsky #doomgaze #indie
stargirl - EP by ugly ozo on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 5 Songs
music.apple.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
On an emotional high from catching up with a friend I’ve not seen in 12 years and it not feeling like a moment has passed.
November 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sorry #bskybeer just had 3 fantastic beers at The Holy Tavern near Farringdon and didn’t take a single picture! But I will say the Sea Salt and Chilli Stout from Anspach & Hobday is exceptional. And the Plum Porter And Ruby Red Ale from St Peter’s Brewery co are also fantastic beers.
November 9, 2025 at 6:32 PM
And now (I should mention I’m sharing these cans) a New England Pale Ale from Bristol Brewery. Bought for the pun but it tastes good.
#bakybeer
November 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Going to be honest, I bought this can expecting it to be odd and ultimately hard to drink. It’s a surprisingly nice sour beer. Feels like I’m drinking an innocent smoothy! Maple, Banana & Blueberry Pancakes Patty Sour from Yonder brewery.
#bskybeer #sour
November 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Evening beers started with a DIPA. Buxton Brewery’s Wyoming Sheep Ranch. Strong with a nice hoppiness.
#bskybeer #dipa
November 8, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Played weird little ‘games’ at Novelty Automation that ended with me being poked in the groin or arse.

Recommended.
November 8, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Visited the Tate for Picasso and a Beer. Came all the way to London just to drink Left Handed Giant. The fourth dancer DDH Hazy Pale, it’s nice and fruity.
#bskybeer #ddhipa
November 8, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Wandering round London today. Starting with Japanesexbreakfast (not the band). Trout Ochazuke at Koya in Soho.
#japanesebreakfast
November 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Last night’s gig - Hanabie.

Merge metalcore with jpop and you end up here. Not my usual taste but I like this quirky mix.
#gignight #metalcore #jpop
November 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Train beer. A can of Vienna IPA from Bristol Beer Factory. Not bad. A smooth, slightly sweet taste and I tend to prefer something punchier. But easy to drink.
#bskybeer #ipa
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
And to get the journey started this post-metal masterpiece. I like it best when it’s at its sludgiest.
#metalsky #postmetal
The Long Road North, by Cult of Luna
9 track album
cultofluna.bandcamp.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Exciting and busy weekend ahead of me:

Visiting a friend in London. Celebrating his 50th. Catching a Japanese metal band. Meeting another friend I’ve not seen in twelve years. A black metal gig. And finally meeting a third friend I’ve not seen in a couple of years.
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM