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pipergatesdesign.bsky.social
@pipergatesdesign.bsky.social
Graphic Designer, created the Joy Division Colouring Book, the Bradley Wiggins Mod Paper Doll & sometimes goes by the name of Ian.
It's that time of the year again: Piper Gates Design Christmas Cards now available from tinyurl.com/wyxcduzt
November 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Remember him this way... www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVlS...
Good Vibrations the Lost Studio Footage
YouTube video by Glenn W Love
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June 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Great gig from The Loft yesterday at J.T Soars, guitars evoking the ghosts of Tom Verlaine and Robert Quine and then some. Highlights for me were "Winter" and "Time". The new album is a winner.
March 16, 2025 at 11:14 AM
RIP the great David Johansen, this clip is one of my favourite things ever... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh7Z...
New York Dolls - Jet Boy (OGWT 1973)(HD 60fps)
YouTube video by The 70s, A Decade of Music in 60fps
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March 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
My top three versions of Morning Dew...

1. Tim Rose
2. Lulu
3. Lee Hazlewood
February 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Can't decide between...

Beggars Banquet
Let It Bleed
Sticky Fingers
Exile On Main Street

or

The Velvet Underground & Nico
White Light White Heat
The Velvet Underground
Loaded
What four-album run is this?

For me, it’s M83’s Dead Cities (2003) — Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming (2011)
February 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Watched "Longlegs" yesterday which was utter pants, however I did like the use of T Rex on the soundtrack especially this at the beginning... www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAVk...
T. Rex - Jewel (1971)
YouTube video by Beat-Club
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January 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Yo La Tengo & the Soft Boys from last night... www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G7O...
Yo La Tengo and Soft Boys Mark IV - Bowery Ballroom, NY - December 28th 2024
YouTube video by Marcus Slade
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December 29, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Very proud to be involved with this, designing the sleeves for the singles was so much fun. The highlight was instigating the reissue of 'Tarot' which is a career highlight. www.youtube.com/watch?v=47iU...
Think Like A Key Music - 2024 Year in Review (Part 1: Winter Releases)
YouTube video by Think Like A Key Music
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December 13, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Shameless plug: the 2024 edition of the 30x40cm Quadrophenia print is now available. It comes in an edition of 45 copies only and is signed, numbered and dated by yours truly. Available from tinyurl.com/5n6hnz99
December 2, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Yesterday I was celebrating the brilliant use of “The Opera House” by the Olivia Tremor Control on the closing credits of the Ted Danson comedy “A Man On The Inside” plus the release of two new OTC songs. So I was sad to learn that Will Hart co-leader of the OTC had died today of a heart attack. 1/4
November 30, 2024 at 3:12 PM
It's that time of the year again: Piper Gates Design Christmas Cards now available from tinyurl.com/wyxcduzt
October 30, 2024 at 12:30 PM
R.I.P. Damo Suzuki, this is my favourite song by Can - could listen to it all day... www.youtube.com/watch?v=xem3...
February 10, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Last year I had the pleasure of designing some 7 inch sleeves for @tlakmusic The first three: Blossom Toes, Anji Cakebread and Mirage singles are available now. Arthur Brown, Andy Bown, Garbo’s Celluloid Heroes and the Syn to follow. Available from thinklikeakey.com?lang=en_GB
February 10, 2024 at 1:37 PM
RIP the mighty Wayne Kramer. This is my favourite clip of the MC5. They take an average Stones song and make it a sonic masterpiece. The energy level is insane... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmmf...
MC5 ☆ Kick Out The Jams & Empty Heart ☆ 1972
MC5 ☆ Kick Out The Jams & Empty Heart ☆ 1972Extract from french TV show: Pop 2 - 1972-02-?? MC5 - Live in Europe 1972
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February 3, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Between 1984-1985 the Mary Chain were the best band on the planet, this cover was so good it got me into Subway Sect www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTOL...
Ambition
Provided to YouTube by Rhino/Warner RecordsAmbition · The Jesus And Mary ChainThe Power of Negative Thinking: B-Sides and Rarities℗ 1985 Warner Music UK LtdW...
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January 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Great little documentary of Joe Meek's "freakbeat" singles on YouTube. Was pleasantly surprised to see my custom sleeve for Heinz at 6:25 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCIb...
January 6, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Shameless plug: the 2023 edition of the Quadrophenia print is out now, available from tinyurl.com/mr3a58mh
November 30, 2023 at 10:52 AM
Douglas Hart's new video for "Primitive Painters" by Felt is a thing of beauty, perfectly summing up the era & magic of Felt. Strangely moving as well www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5Xg...
November 27, 2023 at 12:05 PM
What’s a perfect album that came out when you were 16.
November 8, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Loving this "new" David Holmes track with a great video by Julian House. Only thing wrong with it is there is no 7 inch single to buy of it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwBl...
November 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM