Alister
@alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
Edinburgh, Scotland. Comics, music, society, politics, things and stuff. If you would like me to review your comic send me a DM, #comics #smallpress
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Amazing to get this much anticipated cd box set of the great Dick Gaughan. Rare and uncollected tracks with all proceeds to the great man himself. I was lucky enough to see Dick play a few times and he was a master of his art.
#cd #music #folk #dickgaughan
#cd #music #folk #dickgaughan
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Amazing to get this much anticipated cd box set of the great Dick Gaughan. Rare and uncollected tracks with all proceeds to the great man himself. I was lucky enough to see Dick play a few times and he was a master of his art.
#cd #music #folk #dickgaughan
#cd #music #folk #dickgaughan
Last night was the Xmas Party for the Onion Cellar. The resurrection of the 80's indie club has been a welcome feature in 2025.
The night even came with a free cassette tape and badge (no I don't have a player anymore). It was a thoroughly retro night. Probably more pure than any actual indie […]
The night even came with a free cassette tape and badge (no I don't have a player anymore). It was a thoroughly retro night. Probably more pure than any actual indie […]
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December 21, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Last night was the Xmas Party for the Onion Cellar. The resurrection of the 80's indie club has been a welcome feature in 2025.
The night even came with a free cassette tape and badge (no I don't have a player anymore). It was a thoroughly retro night. Probably more pure than any actual indie […]
The night even came with a free cassette tape and badge (no I don't have a player anymore). It was a thoroughly retro night. Probably more pure than any actual indie […]
I got the The Archer archetype!
https://mastodon.social/@alisterb/wrapstodon/2025/2eb7de8ce57869ae
#wrapstodon2025
https://mastodon.social/@alisterb/wrapstodon/2025/2eb7de8ce57869ae
#wrapstodon2025
Wrapstodon 2025 for Alister
See how Alister used Mastodon this year!
mastodon.social
December 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I got the The Archer archetype!
https://mastodon.social/@alisterb/wrapstodon/2025/2eb7de8ce57869ae
#wrapstodon2025
https://mastodon.social/@alisterb/wrapstodon/2025/2eb7de8ce57869ae
#wrapstodon2025
At Sneaky Pete's last night. Primarily to see first on the bill Faex Optim. The Edinburgh creator of synth soundscapes did not disappoint. Didn't catch the name of the next act. Hey support acts, tell people who you are!
Headliner Jennifer Walton turned in an […]
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Headliner Jennifer Walton turned in an […]
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December 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
At Sneaky Pete's last night. Primarily to see first on the bill Faex Optim. The Edinburgh creator of synth soundscapes did not disappoint. Didn't catch the name of the next act. Hey support acts, tell people who you are!
Headliner Jennifer Walton turned in an […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Headliner Jennifer Walton turned in an […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Three Chords and a Photocopier (or a Riso machine) - a look at the Edinburgh Zine Fair 2025 - still on today!
https://daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/11/02/three-chords-and-a-photocopier-or-a-riso-machine/
#zinefair #comics #zines #edinburgh #scotland
https://daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/11/02/three-chords-and-a-photocopier-or-a-riso-machine/
#zinefair #comics #zines #edinburgh #scotland
November 2, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Three Chords and a Photocopier (or a Riso machine) - a look at the Edinburgh Zine Fair 2025 - still on today!
https://daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/11/02/three-chords-and-a-photocopier-or-a-riso-machine/
#zinefair #comics #zines #edinburgh #scotland
https://daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/11/02/three-chords-and-a-photocopier-or-a-riso-machine/
#zinefair #comics #zines #edinburgh #scotland
Not the greatest picture but a great night watching Robert Forster and his Swedish band in Edinburgh. We got the story of the inspiration behind the song Breakfast on the Train which tells the tale of a night of passion in Edinburgh.
#livemusic #gig #robertforster #GoBetweens
#livemusic #gig #robertforster #GoBetweens
October 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Not the greatest picture but a great night watching Robert Forster and his Swedish band in Edinburgh. We got the story of the inspiration behind the song Breakfast on the Train which tells the tale of a night of passion in Edinburgh.
#livemusic #gig #robertforster #GoBetweens
#livemusic #gig #robertforster #GoBetweens
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Next year in November, the Voyager 1 spacecraft will be ONE full light day away from the Earth!
Launched in 1977, it took almost 50 Earth years to reach "just" distance of 1 light day
Space is so big and we are so tiny :blobcatgiggle:
Launched in 1977, it took almost 50 Earth years to reach "just" distance of 1 light day
Space is so big and we are so tiny :blobcatgiggle:
October 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Next year in November, the Voyager 1 spacecraft will be ONE full light day away from the Earth!
Launched in 1977, it took almost 50 Earth years to reach "just" distance of 1 light day
Space is so big and we are so tiny :blobcatgiggle:
Launched in 1977, it took almost 50 Earth years to reach "just" distance of 1 light day
Space is so big and we are so tiny :blobcatgiggle:
I just backed HAIRSPRAY MAGAZINE #2 on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hairspray/hairspray-magazine-2?ref=android_thanks_share
October 15, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I just backed HAIRSPRAY MAGAZINE #2 on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hairspray/hairspray-magazine-2?ref=android_thanks_share
To Glasgow yesterday for Tenement Trail - an event showcasing dozens of bands around the Gallowgate and centred on the iconic Barrowland Ballroom.
I enjoyed Theo Bleak, Vanderlye, The Zebecks, No Windows, Waverley, Gallus, Stride and Chloe Slater.
Had to […]
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I enjoyed Theo Bleak, Vanderlye, The Zebecks, No Windows, Waverley, Gallus, Stride and Chloe Slater.
Had to […]
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October 12, 2025 at 9:39 AM
To Glasgow yesterday for Tenement Trail - an event showcasing dozens of bands around the Gallowgate and centred on the iconic Barrowland Ballroom.
I enjoyed Theo Bleak, Vanderlye, The Zebecks, No Windows, Waverley, Gallus, Stride and Chloe Slater.
Had to […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I enjoyed Theo Bleak, Vanderlye, The Zebecks, No Windows, Waverley, Gallus, Stride and Chloe Slater.
Had to […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I must admit I always listen to the same 3 or 4 Sonic Youth albums so am giving the others a try. Washing Machine is great.
#sonicyouth #music
#sonicyouth #music
October 5, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I must admit I always listen to the same 3 or 4 Sonic Youth albums so am giving the others a try. Washing Machine is great.
#sonicyouth #music
#sonicyouth #music
Braved Storm Amy to head to the Onion Cellar at Leith Depot last night. On the bill were Those Unfortunates, Shinlifter and Lung Leg. Some nice terrace singalongs from Housemartinesque Those Unfortunates.
Highlight for me were Shinlifter whose singer was […]
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Highlight for me were Shinlifter whose singer was […]
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October 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Braved Storm Amy to head to the Onion Cellar at Leith Depot last night. On the bill were Those Unfortunates, Shinlifter and Lung Leg. Some nice terrace singalongs from Housemartinesque Those Unfortunates.
Highlight for me were Shinlifter whose singer was […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Highlight for me were Shinlifter whose singer was […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
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They erased Banksy’s mural in London — just like they erase Gaza’s story every day. 💔
September 10, 2025 at 7:38 AM
They erased Banksy’s mural in London — just like they erase Gaza’s story every day. 💔
Wonderful purveyors of BD for the people of Edinburgh, La Belle Adventure Bookshop held an event yesterday with Jon McNaught, now himself based in the city. I write a little about it and his new book Hors Scène (Off Stage) published by Dargaud.
#comics […]
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#comics […]
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August 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Wonderful purveyors of BD for the people of Edinburgh, La Belle Adventure Bookshop held an event yesterday with Jon McNaught, now himself based in the city. I write a little about it and his new book Hors Scène (Off Stage) published by Dargaud.
#comics […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
#comics […]
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Started to use the fediverse alternative to GoodReads. Check out my first review if you feel so inclined https://ramblingreaders.org/book/455584/s/you-me-against-the-world
#books
#books
August 24, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Started to use the fediverse alternative to GoodReads. Check out my first review if you feel so inclined https://ramblingreaders.org/book/455584/s/you-me-against-the-world
#books
#books
Yesterday I braved the insane crowds in Edinburgh. It was crazy Saturday with peak Festival crowds meeting the bucket hatted hordes heading to see Oasis at Murrayfield.
I was going to see Make it Happen at the Festival Theatre. This play examined the financial crisis of 2008, particularly the […]
I was going to see Make it Happen at the Festival Theatre. This play examined the financial crisis of 2008, particularly the […]
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mastodon.social
August 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Yesterday I braved the insane crowds in Edinburgh. It was crazy Saturday with peak Festival crowds meeting the bucket hatted hordes heading to see Oasis at Murrayfield.
I was going to see Make it Happen at the Festival Theatre. This play examined the financial crisis of 2008, particularly the […]
I was going to see Make it Happen at the Festival Theatre. This play examined the financial crisis of 2008, particularly the […]
Doing my Sunday ritual of reading all the newsletters, patreons and what not that get emailed to me. This is a good way to discover new stuff and I backed this interesting looking book on kickstarter which was hyped by Kieron Gillan.
Total Recall of the Heart by Phoebe Hedges […]
Total Recall of the Heart by Phoebe Hedges […]
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mastodon.social
August 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Doing my Sunday ritual of reading all the newsletters, patreons and what not that get emailed to me. This is a good way to discover new stuff and I backed this interesting looking book on kickstarter which was hyped by Kieron Gillan.
Total Recall of the Heart by Phoebe Hedges […]
Total Recall of the Heart by Phoebe Hedges […]
Got this cool book. You and me Against the World by Saskia Holling. The story of the mid 80s indie scene in Edinburgh via some key bands.
I remember seeing Jesse Garon and the Desperados at my local indie disco when I was still at school in Dunfermline. The […]
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I remember seeing Jesse Garon and the Desperados at my local indie disco when I was still at school in Dunfermline. The […]
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August 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Got this cool book. You and me Against the World by Saskia Holling. The story of the mid 80s indie scene in Edinburgh via some key bands.
I remember seeing Jesse Garon and the Desperados at my local indie disco when I was still at school in Dunfermline. The […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
I remember seeing Jesse Garon and the Desperados at my local indie disco when I was still at school in Dunfermline. The […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Thoughts and highlights from Sequential Scotland, a new con in Glasgow.
https://daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/08/03/sequential-scotland/
#comics #smallpress
https://daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/08/03/sequential-scotland/
#comics #smallpress
August 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Thoughts and highlights from Sequential Scotland, a new con in Glasgow.
https://daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/08/03/sequential-scotland/
#comics #smallpress
https://daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/08/03/sequential-scotland/
#comics #smallpress
Hit the crowded streets of Edinburgh last night to see a couple of bands at Sneakys. Great sets from Shinlifter and Chunk. Appreciated the optional cat drawing on my hand as my entry stamp. Whole thing organized by Fuzz Bat.
#edinburgh #gigs #livemusic #music
#edinburgh #gigs #livemusic #music
August 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Hit the crowded streets of Edinburgh last night to see a couple of bands at Sneakys. Great sets from Shinlifter and Chunk. Appreciated the optional cat drawing on my hand as my entry stamp. Whole thing organized by Fuzz Bat.
#edinburgh #gigs #livemusic #music
#edinburgh #gigs #livemusic #music
After a rather too long a break I have written something on Daredevils and Warriors dot com. Some reflections on Small Press Day and the state of indie comics right now, especially in Scotland. Plus some recommendations for some great books that are funding […]
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July 23, 2025 at 7:19 PM
After a rather too long a break I have written something on Daredevils and Warriors dot com. Some reflections on Small Press Day and the state of indie comics right now, especially in Scotland. Plus some recommendations for some great books that are funding […]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
[Original post on mastodon.social]
Enjoyed Superman. Good narrative decisions in getting right into the action without long origin story. Bold moral choices taking a stand against genocide with reference primarily to Israel but also Russia. Great casting. Lovely dog. #superman #superman2025 #dc #supermanmovie
July 20, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Enjoyed Superman. Good narrative decisions in getting right into the action without long origin story. Bold moral choices taking a stand against genocide with reference primarily to Israel but also Russia. Great casting. Lovely dog. #superman #superman2025 #dc #supermanmovie
Scottish national demo for #palestine in Edinburgh
July 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Scottish national demo for #palestine in Edinburgh