MealyGarage
LightNews LightNews
banner
mealygarage.bsky.social
MealyGarage
@mealygarage.bsky.social
600 followers 370 following 2.8K posts
Author (occasional). Songwriter and musician (amateur). Fan of The Beatles, XTC, Squeeze, and lots of telly.

NEW BOOK: Jockula (coming 26 May 2026)

I write mostly about music here: https://www.gayleramage.co.uk
Posts Replies Media Videos
mealygarage.bsky.social
🎶 If you want to, I'll change the situation. Right people, right time, just the wrong location. I've got a good idea, just you keep me near, I'll be so good for you. 🎶
The pope crooning into a microphone surrounded by people in black.
November 23, 2025 at 12:35 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Been enjoying some 'I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue' clips via YouTube. I do miss the Lyttleton, Cryer, Garden and Brooke-Taylor era. 🥹
Four men of vintage years sitting amongst theatre seats and smiling at the camera.
November 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Something else that begins the last week of January (now with corrected dates)...
November 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Me in public: My headphones:
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Just pre-ordered @squeezeofficial.com new album bundle out in March.
squeeze.tmstor.es/product/trix...
Black t-shirt with Trixies in neon pink, CD booklet and disc
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
How does this sound? (reposts appreciated) #xtclisteningparty
Promo for proposed XTC Listening Party in 2026. "XTC Listening Party. The following Wednesdays @ 9 PM (UK time) * except where stated 28 Jan White Music 25 Feb Go 2 25 Mar Drums and Wires 29 April Black Sea 27 May English Settlement 24 Jun Mummer 29 Jul The Big Express 12 Aug 25 O'Clock (Dukes) 26 Aug Skylarking 16 Sep Psonic Psunspot (Dukes) 26 Sep Oranges and Lemons 28 Oct Nonsuch 26 Nov Apple Venus 29 Dec Wasp Star Press Play / Drop the Needle / Start streaming and post along on Bluesky! More details Soon"
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 AM
mealygarage.bsky.social
New Squeeze album coming Thursday ?!
Image from Squeeze newsletter. Black background, with pink neon sign that reads: Trixies. White text above reads: Something new from Squeeze is coming. The door to Trixies opens this Thursday..."
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
If you see this, post a record cover with a motor car on it.
Three men and a woman sitting on / standing around an old US police car.
November 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
November 8, 2025 at 7:06 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Well, this looks like a fun interactive fantasy novel for when I've got two working hands again.
A photo taken on a sideboard of a paperback book, "Shakespeare vs Cthulhu", with a pack of playing cards and two dice, plus surrounded by illustrated postcards depicting Shakespeare & Lovecraftian scenes.
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Oops, missed the rest of the Contents list over the page. #SundayPixBooks
Page 2 of a Contents list from Chambers' Manual of Social & Commercial Information'. Reads: A Digest of the Laws Relating to the Rights of American Women Sculpture - Modelling Brass Work Civil Service Rules Civil Service Regulations Instruction to Ladies Desirous of Entering the Civil Service Photography for Girls Painting Index
November 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Oldest book I have, from 1882. Was in my mum's family. "The Chambers' Manual of Social & Commercial Information." #SundayPixBooks
Front cover of the 1882 edition of Chambers' Manual of Social & Commercial Information. A page of the book showing the following text: Copyright 1882 By P.F. Collier A page showing the contents of the book. Title page of the book. Reads: Chambers' Cyclopedia Of Social and Commercial Information And Treasury of Useful and Entertaining Knowledge New Edition - Revised Chicago and New York BELFORD, CLARKE & COMPANY Publishers
November 2, 2025 at 10:41 AM
mealygarage.bsky.social
From an old sketchbook. I'm not the arty one of the family but I love drawing faces. Pic 1 is full of what I normally struggle drawing. Pic 2 are various faces related to Doctor Who. The 'hidden' face is a now-disgraced fantasy author. #SundayPixBooks
A sketchbook opened to show two pages of nose, eye, and mouth drawings in pencil. Sketchbook opened to show face pencil drawings of people related to Doctor Who (Patrick Troughton, Peter Capaldi, Jodie Whittaker, Sylvester McCoy)
November 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
mealygarage.bsky.social
❤️ a twisted love story between a woman and a stomach
📚 a battle of wits between a librarian and a book-binger
🧟‍♀️ a zombie gleefully awaiting the Uprising
🕰 The horrific machinations of a cuckoo clock

Just some of the tales you'll find in this anthology. #Halloween #Horror
books2read.com/b/VIFOF1
October 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
When I found out Wom was a fan of the Bonzo Dog Band (and once got drunk with Viv Stanshall), he went from being awesome to AWESOME. #SundayPixWombat
The members of the Bonzo Dog Band.
October 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
mealygarage.bsky.social
I spent way, way too much time on this nonsense.
The character Victor Meldrew looking serious in hat and cap on the left. A tub of "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" on the right, but the text reads "I don't believe it - Snot Butter."
October 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
🎉Exactly four years ago I published my short story collection which is quite fitting for the hallowe'en season. Once I've published my vampire novel next year, I'll be writing another collection. Obligatory link for any curious folk. books2read.com/b/VIFOF1
A book cover in the middle with short teaser of the stories inside with yellow arrows pointing to the book.
October 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
mealygarage.bsky.social
This bullshit has started to appear on my phone whenever I listen to any audio, despite Gemini being disabled.
Screenshot of annoying Gemini options appearing on phone screen.
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
DNF, and to be honest, I'm giving up on the series. I just can't keep up with all the various comings and goings. Think I preferred Phase 1 (Books 1-9). 'Dead or Alive' by Derek Landy. 7/10.
Illustrated cover for Derek Landy's book, Dead or Alive.
September 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Just about to head into surgery for my arm and wearing a very sexy gown.
Close up of hospital gown
September 24, 2025 at 12:26 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Interesting premise but execution not great. 'Nod' by Adrian Barnes. 5/10.
Cover of Nod by Adrian Barnes. Features what's supposed to be an eye where the 'O' of the title is.
September 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Found some chocolate in the kitchen that I bought and forgot about ages ago. Thankfully, it's still in date.
A Montezuma Black Forest Cherry Dark Chocolate bar in predominantly pink wrapping.
September 16, 2025 at 9:25 AM
mealygarage.bsky.social
'Popartery': A limited signed edition containing illustrations by Andy Partridge to represent 56 XTC songs. Also features some background info into each design and song. Has motivated me to get the paints out. 9.5/10
Hardback book of 'Popartery' by Andy Partridge. Cover shows a clenched fist over a vinyl record with the stylus arm over the wrist.
August 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
mealygarage.bsky.social
I thought I'd already posted this, but a recent purchase from the lovely @alisoneales.com. I'll be featuring the album in my 'New (To Me) Music' blog post later this month. 🥰🎶
Pins, art print, vinyls, bookmark and personalised card from singer-songwriter Alison Eales.
August 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
mealygarage.bsky.social
Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Lavalier Mic for Me... 🎶
Close-up of a hand holding a very small Lavalier mic with a grey/black fluffy cover. In background is the remaining contents that came with the mic.
August 9, 2025 at 6:29 PM