John Robinson (@thranjax)
@thranjax.bsky.social
Lecturer in Digital Technologies / Writer for OutsideLeft.com music / film / tv review/ At fifteenpeople.com a blog about the musician Momus and Writer of Famous For Fifteen People / Writer of Folktronics.
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Folktronics: The Songs of Momus 1996-2008 – P&H Books
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What's that? You want a... er... .. Bastille Day present? For fans of the Marquis de Sade? Why not buy my two books about Momus, either Folktronics covering the late 90s/00s poniesandhorsesbooks.com/product/folk... or Famous For Fifteen People www.collectiveinkbooks.com/zer0-books/o...
I can see where it is. It's The Thing. I mean I can't see where it is, pass me the hotwire and petri dish.
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
I can see where it is. It's The Thing. I mean I can't see where it is, pass me the hotwire and petri dish.
My review of the Big Stir Records Power-Pop Grimoire for Halloween. outsideleft.com/main.php?sto... @bigstirrecords.bsky.social #halloween #powerpop
The Big Stir Records Halloween Grimoire - The Big Stir / Various Artists LP:
Chilling, Thrilling Hooks and Haunted Harmonies ...the latest story in Outsideleft
Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is The Big Stir Records Halloween Grimoire
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October 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
My review of the Big Stir Records Power-Pop Grimoire for Halloween. outsideleft.com/main.php?sto... @bigstirrecords.bsky.social #halloween #powerpop
The Legend of Tim Tyler vs The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tyler - I am forever mixing them up. Neither of them seemed to smile much.
October 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
The Legend of Tim Tyler vs The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tyler - I am forever mixing them up. Neither of them seemed to smile much.
“What the deuce is it to me?” he interrupted impatiently; “you say that we go round the sun. If we went round the moon it would not make a pennyworth of difference to me or to my work.”
October 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
“What the deuce is it to me?” he interrupted impatiently; “you say that we go round the sun. If we went round the moon it would not make a pennyworth of difference to me or to my work.”
@noveltyisland.bsky.social
My review of Novelty Island's new album outsideleft.com/main.php?sto... Charming, emotional and a jigsaw of light and dark.
My review of Novelty Island's new album outsideleft.com/main.php?sto... Charming, emotional and a jigsaw of light and dark.
Jigsaw Causeway - John Robinson hears tales of sea, travel and nostalgia in Tom McConnel's new album and exhibition combo ...the latest story in Outsideleft
Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Jigsaw Causeway
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October 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
@noveltyisland.bsky.social
My review of Novelty Island's new album outsideleft.com/main.php?sto... Charming, emotional and a jigsaw of light and dark.
My review of Novelty Island's new album outsideleft.com/main.php?sto... Charming, emotional and a jigsaw of light and dark.
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My interview with Olivia Isaac-Henry, crime and folk horror novelist.
My interview with Olivia Isaac-Henry, crime and folk horror novelist.
Olivia Isaac-Henry - Unquiet slumbers where folk horror and suspense fiction meet. ...the latest story in Outsideleft
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September 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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My interview with Olivia Isaac-Henry, crime and folk horror novelist.
My interview with Olivia Isaac-Henry, crime and folk horror novelist.
Sorry to hear that.
August 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Sorry to hear that.
To be fair, it IS a gig in Scarborough.
August 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM
To be fair, it IS a gig in Scarborough.
I'm still pitching the sequel. @lawriebrewster.bsky.social Anyway, backed Mr. Whispers, as should everyone!
August 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I'm still pitching the sequel. @lawriebrewster.bsky.social Anyway, backed Mr. Whispers, as should everyone!
Top stories on OutsideLeft.com at the moment: @momuspda.bsky.social not sure why that's popped up again! Burials and Beyond with Kate Cherrell @katecherrell.bsky.social Discerning readers!
July 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Top stories on OutsideLeft.com at the moment: @momuspda.bsky.social not sure why that's popped up again! Burials and Beyond with Kate Cherrell @katecherrell.bsky.social Discerning readers!
According to a Pearson advert this is a Year 11 pupil i.e. 15 or 16.
So if police start to look young it means you're getting old, god knows what it means when Year 11 pupils look like the 30 something lead singer of a cover band. I don't even think I look this old.
So if police start to look young it means you're getting old, god knows what it means when Year 11 pupils look like the 30 something lead singer of a cover band. I don't even think I look this old.
July 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
According to a Pearson advert this is a Year 11 pupil i.e. 15 or 16.
So if police start to look young it means you're getting old, god knows what it means when Year 11 pupils look like the 30 something lead singer of a cover band. I don't even think I look this old.
So if police start to look young it means you're getting old, god knows what it means when Year 11 pupils look like the 30 something lead singer of a cover band. I don't even think I look this old.
Apparently I score highly for Alexithymia, let's add that to the dysfunctionality pile. #alexithymia I guess?
July 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Apparently I score highly for Alexithymia, let's add that to the dysfunctionality pile. #alexithymia I guess?
Reposted by John Robinson (@thranjax)
It's becoming clear now, the arc of my life. youtu.be/RTlFlbkY_Bc
Momus: Anyone's Guess
YouTube video by momasu
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July 22, 2025 at 1:25 PM
It's becoming clear now, the arc of my life. youtu.be/RTlFlbkY_Bc
Reposted by John Robinson (@thranjax)
In the middle of a field, surrounded by enormous cows, sits a tiny white grave encircled in black fencing. This is the grave marker of Robert Snooks, the last Englishman to be hanged for highway robbery back in 1802. 🐮
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Robert Snook: Grave of the Last Highwayman
In the middle of a field, surrounded by enormous cows, sits a tiny white grave encircled in black fencing. This is the grave marker of Robert Snooks, the last Englishman to be hanged for highway ro…
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July 22, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In the middle of a field, surrounded by enormous cows, sits a tiny white grave encircled in black fencing. This is the grave marker of Robert Snooks, the last Englishman to be hanged for highway robbery back in 1802. 🐮
burialsandbeyond.com/2025/07/22/r...
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I mean, it's rubbish, obviously. :)
July 15, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I mean, it's rubbish, obviously. :)
Candy is correct about The Ugly Stepsister, a much superior type of body horror film, 8 out of 10.
July 15, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Candy is correct about The Ugly Stepsister, a much superior type of body horror film, 8 out of 10.
This is the film you hadn't heard of: A mad scientist obsessed with snakes tries to turn a young man into a snake: it's just what came to mind while I was watching Tusk.
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Sssssss (1973) - Official Trailer (HD)
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July 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This is the film you hadn't heard of: A mad scientist obsessed with snakes tries to turn a young man into a snake: it's just what came to mind while I was watching Tusk.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOkQ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOkQ...
Currently number one story on the website, interview with #paranormal broadcaster Kate Cherrell about her #gothic novel.
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Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview - John Robinson talks to writer, broadcaster and paranormal historian, Kate Cherrell ...the latest story in Outsideleft
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July 15, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Currently number one story on the website, interview with #paranormal broadcaster Kate Cherrell about her #gothic novel.
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My interview with paranormal historian and broadcaster Kate Cherrell is on OutsideLeft, where we discuss her new Gothic novel Begotten.
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Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview - John Robinson talks to writer, broadcaster and paranormal historian, Kate Cherrell ...the latest story in Outsideleft
Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Kate Cherrell: The Sunday Interview
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July 13, 2025 at 9:37 AM
My interview with paranormal historian and broadcaster Kate Cherrell is on OutsideLeft, where we discuss her new Gothic novel Begotten.
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My review of @antonbarbeau.bsky.social 's two new albums is up at OutsideLeft now.
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Glitch Wizard Digs The Light - John Robinson on two releases together from Anton Barbeau ...the latest story in Outsideleft
Outsideleft.com an independent Arts, Music and Culture Magazine our newest story is Glitch Wizard Digs The Light
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July 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
My review of @antonbarbeau.bsky.social 's two new albums is up at OutsideLeft now.
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Gross, but engrossing: daft as all hell, probably wouldn't watch it again. It reminded me of Human Centipede crossed with Sssssss (with Dirk Benedict getting turned into a snake). 7/10 I think. There are some excellent moments in it, but ultimately feels like an in-joke.
July 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Gross, but engrossing: daft as all hell, probably wouldn't watch it again. It reminded me of Human Centipede crossed with Sssssss (with Dirk Benedict getting turned into a snake). 7/10 I think. There are some excellent moments in it, but ultimately feels like an in-joke.
This is not, as the tag would suggest, "realistic" AI Video.
June 29, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is not, as the tag would suggest, "realistic" AI Video.
