@longforren.bsky.social
Work with data and people (people are the best bit). Sci-fi and Spec-fic.
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Hello! I was bizarrely 'locked out' of here for a couple of weeks but I appear to be allowed back in...
The 2026 calendar from Birds In The Brickwork is out tomorrow!
Includes a new album, as usual too 🙂
The 2026 calendar from Birds In The Brickwork is out tomorrow!
Includes a new album, as usual too 🙂
December 4, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Hello! I was bizarrely 'locked out' of here for a couple of weeks but I appear to be allowed back in...
The 2026 calendar from Birds In The Brickwork is out tomorrow!
Includes a new album, as usual too 🙂
The 2026 calendar from Birds In The Brickwork is out tomorrow!
Includes a new album, as usual too 🙂
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SNOW (1963) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl4pJwcE7JI
November 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
SNOW (1963) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl4pJwcE7JI
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Coming soon, the new Birds In The Brickwork calendar (and album!)
This time, the album dives deep into ambience using field recordings recorded in each month of the year...
This time, the album dives deep into ambience using field recordings recorded in each month of the year...
November 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Coming soon, the new Birds In The Brickwork calendar (and album!)
This time, the album dives deep into ambience using field recordings recorded in each month of the year...
This time, the album dives deep into ambience using field recordings recorded in each month of the year...
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Very much looking forward to this collaboration with the ace @hiddenbritain.bsky.social
The Balloonist takes flight!
Plus the Wren's Nest project looks eerie as anything. All based in queasily familiar surroundings...
The Balloonist takes flight!
Plus the Wren's Nest project looks eerie as anything. All based in queasily familiar surroundings...
October 4, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Very much looking forward to this collaboration with the ace @hiddenbritain.bsky.social
The Balloonist takes flight!
Plus the Wren's Nest project looks eerie as anything. All based in queasily familiar surroundings...
The Balloonist takes flight!
Plus the Wren's Nest project looks eerie as anything. All based in queasily familiar surroundings...
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Art and content shouldn't be created for popularity, clicks, or clout. It should be made because you either enjoy making it, or need to make it. I see so many people complaining their stuff isn't popular so they are going to stop. Completely wrong outlook and reasoning.
September 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Art and content shouldn't be created for popularity, clicks, or clout. It should be made because you either enjoy making it, or need to make it. I see so many people complaining their stuff isn't popular so they are going to stop. Completely wrong outlook and reasoning.
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In case it’s not obvious from the recent singles, I wanted to say how much of an amazing job Ben @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social has done with the mastering - beautiful, attentive, crisp & clear. A dream come true working with someone I admire greatly, and v much recommend for your mastering needs!
August 19, 2025 at 6:08 PM
In case it’s not obvious from the recent singles, I wanted to say how much of an amazing job Ben @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social has done with the mastering - beautiful, attentive, crisp & clear. A dream come true working with someone I admire greatly, and v much recommend for your mastering needs!
As a family, we stand by this…
Doctor Who audio adventures are generally better than those shown on TV. Better writing and no compromises for the special effects budget.
August 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
As a family, we stand by this…
Amazing
July 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Amazing
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People only go to Nine Inch Nails concerts so they can shout 'Fist Fuck!' in a public space.
June 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
People only go to Nine Inch Nails concerts so they can shout 'Fist Fuck!' in a public space.
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Friday...
June 25, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Friday...
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Birds In The Brickwork
Coastal Study #1
Friday
Coastal Study #1
Friday
June 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Birds In The Brickwork
Coastal Study #1
Friday
Coastal Study #1
Friday
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Friday is pre-order day for this lovely, lovely album!
Plus, the full video for lead single 'Spiral Island' will be unleashed...
Plus, the full video for lead single 'Spiral Island' will be unleashed...
June 2, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Friday is pre-order day for this lovely, lovely album!
Plus, the full video for lead single 'Spiral Island' will be unleashed...
Plus, the full video for lead single 'Spiral Island' will be unleashed...
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Get lost in a world of glistening synths, chiming guitars and ticking drum machines...
The roots of Dreamland by The Balloonist.
Thank you @monolithcocktail.bsky.social !
The roots of Dreamland by The Balloonist.
Thank you @monolithcocktail.bsky.social !
The Friday Special. Ben Holton aka The Balloonist and co-founder of @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social has curated an exclusive playlist for our readers. Sisters with transistors to new age ambient composers, 80s art pop and school days TV soundtracks. #playlist
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Our Daily Bread 640: The Balloonist Special: Dreamland Album and Playlist
Wayside And Woodland Recordings Ben Holton shares his latest album as The Balloonist, Dreamland, and a specially curated accompanying playlist with our Monolith Cocktail readers. Author: Ben H…
monolithcocktail.com
May 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Get lost in a world of glistening synths, chiming guitars and ticking drum machines...
The roots of Dreamland by The Balloonist.
Thank you @monolithcocktail.bsky.social !
The roots of Dreamland by The Balloonist.
Thank you @monolithcocktail.bsky.social !
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Today I have been mastering the new album by Component#4 aka Mike Rowley, one half of MENOWTHERETHEN, past epic45 live member and live & studio member of My Autumn Empire.
It's a beguiling blend of suburban psyche-pop, post-dubstep electronica, ambient and much more.
I cannot wait to show you!
It's a beguiling blend of suburban psyche-pop, post-dubstep electronica, ambient and much more.
I cannot wait to show you!
March 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Today I have been mastering the new album by Component#4 aka Mike Rowley, one half of MENOWTHERETHEN, past epic45 live member and live & studio member of My Autumn Empire.
It's a beguiling blend of suburban psyche-pop, post-dubstep electronica, ambient and much more.
I cannot wait to show you!
It's a beguiling blend of suburban psyche-pop, post-dubstep electronica, ambient and much more.
I cannot wait to show you!
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Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
February 28, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Word of the day is ‘huff-snuff’ (16th century): a hectoring bully or braggart.
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I see blue skies!
To celebrate, I'm doing a weekend long sale on the Wayside & Woodland Bandcamp.
code: 'springiscoming' for 15% off everything
inc the beautiful Landnotes 'zine, featuring this lovely track from Brave Timbers.
Check out the video they recently made:
youtu.be/lAzxby0zHxc?...
To celebrate, I'm doing a weekend long sale on the Wayside & Woodland Bandcamp.
code: 'springiscoming' for 15% off everything
inc the beautiful Landnotes 'zine, featuring this lovely track from Brave Timbers.
Check out the video they recently made:
youtu.be/lAzxby0zHxc?...
Brave Timbers // I Can Still Feel You Here
YouTube video by waysideandwoodland
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February 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I see blue skies!
To celebrate, I'm doing a weekend long sale on the Wayside & Woodland Bandcamp.
code: 'springiscoming' for 15% off everything
inc the beautiful Landnotes 'zine, featuring this lovely track from Brave Timbers.
Check out the video they recently made:
youtu.be/lAzxby0zHxc?...
To celebrate, I'm doing a weekend long sale on the Wayside & Woodland Bandcamp.
code: 'springiscoming' for 15% off everything
inc the beautiful Landnotes 'zine, featuring this lovely track from Brave Timbers.
Check out the video they recently made:
youtu.be/lAzxby0zHxc?...
Jarringly, lots of mention of Pat’s breasts if they’re not used for plot in the end I’ll be a tad disappointed.
The breasts need to save the day.
The breasts need to save the day.
Just reading it and… “It’s as if, he thought, some malicious force is playing with us, letting us scamper and twitter like debrained mice. We amuse it. Our efforts entertain it. And when we get just so far its fist will close around us and drop our squeezed remains…” / Ubik - Philip. K Dick
January 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Jarringly, lots of mention of Pat’s breasts if they’re not used for plot in the end I’ll be a tad disappointed.
The breasts need to save the day.
The breasts need to save the day.
Just reading it and… “It’s as if, he thought, some malicious force is playing with us, letting us scamper and twitter like debrained mice. We amuse it. Our efforts entertain it. And when we get just so far its fist will close around us and drop our squeezed remains…” / Ubik - Philip. K Dick
January 20, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Just reading it and… “It’s as if, he thought, some malicious force is playing with us, letting us scamper and twitter like debrained mice. We amuse it. Our efforts entertain it. And when we get just so far its fist will close around us and drop our squeezed remains…” / Ubik - Philip. K Dick
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Just as soon as I figure out my bloody password...
So @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social record label, is going to embrace a non-twitter and much calmer life. Please do follow. It’s run from my home, boxes everywhere, tripping hazards and fantastic music by Ben and others.
January 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Just as soon as I figure out my bloody password...
So @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social record label, is going to embrace a non-twitter and much calmer life. Please do follow. It’s run from my home, boxes everywhere, tripping hazards and fantastic music by Ben and others.
January 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
So @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social record label, is going to embrace a non-twitter and much calmer life. Please do follow. It’s run from my home, boxes everywhere, tripping hazards and fantastic music by Ben and others.
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And what a contribution it was. A total labour of love all round. Manufacturing costs covered but none spare for the love and time put in BY ALL.
This stuff *needs* to be made.
This stuff *needs* to be made.
I cannot afford to work for free; tho there are always exceptions, like the @waysideandwoodland.bsky.social Zine i was delighted to contribute to recently. But given time constraints and poverty i don't do it often.
January 10, 2025 at 3:16 PM
And what a contribution it was. A total labour of love all round. Manufacturing costs covered but none spare for the love and time put in BY ALL.
This stuff *needs* to be made.
This stuff *needs* to be made.
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Epic45
The Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
12th December 2024
Only my second time seeing them, and definitely will not be the last. Be Nowhere was a highlight, sounding even more alive than on record. Superb set from start to finish.
@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
#Birmingham #Gigs
The Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
12th December 2024
Only my second time seeing them, and definitely will not be the last. Be Nowhere was a highlight, sounding even more alive than on record. Superb set from start to finish.
@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
#Birmingham #Gigs
December 13, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Epic45
The Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
12th December 2024
Only my second time seeing them, and definitely will not be the last. Be Nowhere was a highlight, sounding even more alive than on record. Superb set from start to finish.
@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
#Birmingham #Gigs
The Hare & Hounds 2, King's Heath, Birmingham
12th December 2024
Only my second time seeing them, and definitely will not be the last. Be Nowhere was a highlight, sounding even more alive than on record. Superb set from start to finish.
@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social
#Birmingham #Gigs
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This Thursday sees the final epic45 gig of the year alongside label mates MENOWTHERETHEN.
Should be a lovely evening.
Tickets still available here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bir...
Should be a lovely evening.
Tickets still available here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bir...
Wayside & Woodland presents epic45 + MENOWTHERETHEN at Hare And Hounds Kings Heath
Get 20% off your food bill when attending any ticketed event at the Hare & Hounds! Offer only valid if dining on the same day as shown on ticket.
www.skiddle.com
December 9, 2024 at 9:10 PM
This Thursday sees the final epic45 gig of the year alongside label mates MENOWTHERETHEN.
Should be a lovely evening.
Tickets still available here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bir...
Should be a lovely evening.
Tickets still available here: www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bir...