John Whalley
@johnpaullviii.bsky.social
Family, art, music, books.
All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. My nose is against the window pane.
All the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. My nose is against the window pane.
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Spiral slipmats are back in stock.
Be quick though. I can’t keep up with demand!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
Be quick though. I can’t keep up with demand!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
December 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Spiral slipmats are back in stock.
Be quick though. I can’t keep up with demand!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
Be quick though. I can’t keep up with demand!
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/product-page...
#5debutalbums7074
We shouldn’t forget this wonderful debut.
We shouldn’t forget this wonderful debut.
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
#5debutalbums7074
We shouldn’t forget this wonderful debut.
We shouldn’t forget this wonderful debut.
The Christmas food shopping is in early!
December 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
The Christmas food shopping is in early!
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I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Hello, foreign oligarchs and corporations! Please come and sue the UK for billions | George Monbiot
The case of a planned Cumbrian coalmine shows how governments around the world are being threatened by litigation in shadowy offshore courts, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
I wish more people were aware of this. Considering the scale of the threat, the media's near-silence is both remarkable and culpable.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Day 6 in the BBC Budget house.
December 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Day 6 in the BBC Budget house.
Everyone should tell they work for Fox.
December 2, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Everyone should tell they work for Fox.
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One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
"Negotiators are aiming to finalise a deal by January that would allow the UK to participate in Erasmus from 2027 onwards, according to two UK and EU officials."
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
UK aims to secure agreement to rejoin Erasmus student exchange scheme
Britain quit EU programme after Brexit, when Boris Johnson claimed it did not offer good value for money
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 AM
One of my abiding impressions of Brexit is the way it slammed doors of opportunity in the faces of young people several rungs below Boris Johnson’s countless children on the ladders of privilege & advantage.
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If you're partial to a spot of acoustic guitar in and around the lineage of John Fahey and with innovation and experimentation in various different directions, this Daily Bandcamp piece is a great introduction to the riches in the British scene at the moment.
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/new-so...
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/new-so...
Reveries & Ritual: A British Solo Acoustic Guitar Primer
Drawing on the music of John Fahey and Bert Jansch, the new generation of UK solo guitarists is maintaining—and expanding on—tradition
daily.bandcamp.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:17 PM
If you're partial to a spot of acoustic guitar in and around the lineage of John Fahey and with innovation and experimentation in various different directions, this Daily Bandcamp piece is a great introduction to the riches in the British scene at the moment.
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/new-so...
daily.bandcamp.com/lists/new-so...
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2014: “I admire Putin as an operator”
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
2014: “I admire Putin as an operator”
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
2010-14: Appeared on Russia today 17 times
2017: Knighted by a 7 year old girl on RT
2022: blames EU for Russian invasion
2024: “We provoked this war … of course it’s his fault – he’s used what we’ve done as an excuse”
Is this not dodgy?
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A proper treat for you! 🎛️
New mini #BBCRadio3 series, every night this week 9.45pm #Electronicwomen
From Daphne Oram to Laurie Anderson… only 15mins each night, before NightTracks kicks in
HP x
New mini #BBCRadio3 series, every night this week 9.45pm #Electronicwomen
From Daphne Oram to Laurie Anderson… only 15mins each night, before NightTracks kicks in
HP x
December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A proper treat for you! 🎛️
New mini #BBCRadio3 series, every night this week 9.45pm #Electronicwomen
From Daphne Oram to Laurie Anderson… only 15mins each night, before NightTracks kicks in
HP x
New mini #BBCRadio3 series, every night this week 9.45pm #Electronicwomen
From Daphne Oram to Laurie Anderson… only 15mins each night, before NightTracks kicks in
HP x
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The news of Jonathan Gullis defecting (sic) to Reform has brought to mind this pertinent piece of research that i came across while writing my most recent book.
December 1, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The news of Jonathan Gullis defecting (sic) to Reform has brought to mind this pertinent piece of research that i came across while writing my most recent book.
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Jonathan Gullis has defected to Reform.
What a coup for them!
Jonathan will add:
Hair
Grunts
An odour of hay
An itchy hole
Fungi
Wrinkled shirts
Porridge
Jizz
Conker hairs
Squirrel food
And damp patches wherever he sits.
He truly will be a great asset.
🇬🇧
What a coup for them!
Jonathan will add:
Hair
Grunts
An odour of hay
An itchy hole
Fungi
Wrinkled shirts
Porridge
Jizz
Conker hairs
Squirrel food
And damp patches wherever he sits.
He truly will be a great asset.
🇬🇧
December 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Jonathan Gullis has defected to Reform.
What a coup for them!
Jonathan will add:
Hair
Grunts
An odour of hay
An itchy hole
Fungi
Wrinkled shirts
Porridge
Jizz
Conker hairs
Squirrel food
And damp patches wherever he sits.
He truly will be a great asset.
🇬🇧
What a coup for them!
Jonathan will add:
Hair
Grunts
An odour of hay
An itchy hole
Fungi
Wrinkled shirts
Porridge
Jizz
Conker hairs
Squirrel food
And damp patches wherever he sits.
He truly will be a great asset.
🇬🇧
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PLAYLIST: Norman’s Alternative Christmas Playlist
Staff-curated selection of Xmas, winter, and seasonally-themed tracks.
Dip in for tunes from Low, Mogwai, Tom Waits, Galaxie 500, Sufjan Stevens, Run The Jewels, The Fall, Cocteau Twins and of course, Shaggy.
www.normanrecords.com/christmas/al...
Staff-curated selection of Xmas, winter, and seasonally-themed tracks.
Dip in for tunes from Low, Mogwai, Tom Waits, Galaxie 500, Sufjan Stevens, Run The Jewels, The Fall, Cocteau Twins and of course, Shaggy.
www.normanrecords.com/christmas/al...
December 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
PLAYLIST: Norman’s Alternative Christmas Playlist
Staff-curated selection of Xmas, winter, and seasonally-themed tracks.
Dip in for tunes from Low, Mogwai, Tom Waits, Galaxie 500, Sufjan Stevens, Run The Jewels, The Fall, Cocteau Twins and of course, Shaggy.
www.normanrecords.com/christmas/al...
Staff-curated selection of Xmas, winter, and seasonally-themed tracks.
Dip in for tunes from Low, Mogwai, Tom Waits, Galaxie 500, Sufjan Stevens, Run The Jewels, The Fall, Cocteau Twins and of course, Shaggy.
www.normanrecords.com/christmas/al...
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ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2025 🏆
We’ve selected our Top 100 Albums of the Year, alongside a further 100 favourite reissues.
Dig in below...
www.normanrecords.com/promos/1361
www.normanrecords.com/promos/1360
We’ve selected our Top 100 Albums of the Year, alongside a further 100 favourite reissues.
Dig in below...
www.normanrecords.com/promos/1361
www.normanrecords.com/promos/1360
December 1, 2025 at 1:05 PM
ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2025 🏆
We’ve selected our Top 100 Albums of the Year, alongside a further 100 favourite reissues.
Dig in below...
www.normanrecords.com/promos/1361
www.normanrecords.com/promos/1360
We’ve selected our Top 100 Albums of the Year, alongside a further 100 favourite reissues.
Dig in below...
www.normanrecords.com/promos/1361
www.normanrecords.com/promos/1360
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If ReformUK get into government next time then we can kiss goodbye to:
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
November 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
If ReformUK get into government next time then we can kiss goodbye to:
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
Paid holidays
Sick pay
Safer working conditions
Human Rights
Workers Rights
Unions
NHS & healthcare
Social care
Minimum wage
Among many other things.
Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.
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The Beatles released their sixth studio album ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965) 60 years ago this week | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @andy-healy.bsky.social here: album.ink/TheBeatlesRS
The Beatles’ ‘Rubber Soul’ Turns 60 | Album Anniversary
The Fab Four’s sixth studio album is an intoxicating blend of folk-rock introspection, sonic experimentation and melodic brilliance.
album.ink
November 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The Beatles released their sixth studio album ‘Rubber Soul’ (1965) 60 years ago this week | Listen to the album + read our tribute by @andy-healy.bsky.social here: album.ink/TheBeatlesRS
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I preferred it when Rod Stewart sung
lovely songs such as ‘Sailing,’
‘Mull of Kintyre’ and ‘Margaret May.’
Now he’s become all radicalised, wallpapering his rooms in animal skin and sending back his gongs.
😬
lovely songs such as ‘Sailing,’
‘Mull of Kintyre’ and ‘Margaret May.’
Now he’s become all radicalised, wallpapering his rooms in animal skin and sending back his gongs.
😬
November 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I preferred it when Rod Stewart sung
lovely songs such as ‘Sailing,’
‘Mull of Kintyre’ and ‘Margaret May.’
Now he’s become all radicalised, wallpapering his rooms in animal skin and sending back his gongs.
😬
lovely songs such as ‘Sailing,’
‘Mull of Kintyre’ and ‘Margaret May.’
Now he’s become all radicalised, wallpapering his rooms in animal skin and sending back his gongs.
😬
Boy it’s been a bad week.
My Mother in Law died. My Father in Law is still in hospital. My Wife is dealing with all this and contracted Mumps. I could go on.
This song gets me through a lot of crap:
open.spotify.com/track/51Azob...
My Mother in Law died. My Father in Law is still in hospital. My Wife is dealing with all this and contracted Mumps. I could go on.
This song gets me through a lot of crap:
open.spotify.com/track/51Azob...
All This Is That - Remastered 2000
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Boy it’s been a bad week.
My Mother in Law died. My Father in Law is still in hospital. My Wife is dealing with all this and contracted Mumps. I could go on.
This song gets me through a lot of crap:
open.spotify.com/track/51Azob...
My Mother in Law died. My Father in Law is still in hospital. My Wife is dealing with all this and contracted Mumps. I could go on.
This song gets me through a lot of crap:
open.spotify.com/track/51Azob...
I Am The Walrus 123
The anthology 2 groups knarly dirty track take followed by Anthology 4’s take of George Martin’s incredible orchestral arrangement. Finally the complete track with the whimsical chorus, and the inspired happenstance of the found radio broadcast. open.spotify.com/playlist/2bX...
The anthology 2 groups knarly dirty track take followed by Anthology 4’s take of George Martin’s incredible orchestral arrangement. Finally the complete track with the whimsical chorus, and the inspired happenstance of the found radio broadcast. open.spotify.com/playlist/2bX...
I Am The Walrus 123
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I Am The Walrus 123
The anthology 2 groups knarly dirty track take followed by Anthology 4’s take of George Martin’s incredible orchestral arrangement. Finally the complete track with the whimsical chorus, and the inspired happenstance of the found radio broadcast. open.spotify.com/playlist/2bX...
The anthology 2 groups knarly dirty track take followed by Anthology 4’s take of George Martin’s incredible orchestral arrangement. Finally the complete track with the whimsical chorus, and the inspired happenstance of the found radio broadcast. open.spotify.com/playlist/2bX...
The White Album is magnificent because of its flaws. But isn’t it a pity it couldn’t have ended with Lennon’s lovely lullaby to his son in this charming simplicity.
open.spotify.com/track/7z55ZW...
open.spotify.com/track/7z55ZW...
Good Night (Take 10 With A Guitar Part From Take 5)
open.spotify.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The White Album is magnificent because of its flaws. But isn’t it a pity it couldn’t have ended with Lennon’s lovely lullaby to his son in this charming simplicity.
open.spotify.com/track/7z55ZW...
open.spotify.com/track/7z55ZW...
Continuing adventures of Johnson:
“Don’t worry Old Boy, I’m still paid thousands but no longer relevant”.
“Don’t worry Old Boy, I’m still paid thousands but no longer relevant”.
November 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Continuing adventures of Johnson:
“Don’t worry Old Boy, I’m still paid thousands but no longer relevant”.
“Don’t worry Old Boy, I’m still paid thousands but no longer relevant”.
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The 3 R’s of Nigel Farage:
Reform, Russia & Racism
Reform, Russia & Racism
November 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The 3 R’s of Nigel Farage:
Reform, Russia & Racism
Reform, Russia & Racism
The BBC Christmas ident has appeared. So ‘tis the season
November 30, 2025 at 10:13 PM
The BBC Christmas ident has appeared. So ‘tis the season
The BBC Christmas ident had appeared. So ‘tis the season.
November 30, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The BBC Christmas ident had appeared. So ‘tis the season.