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I live in the hills of Galloway, Scotland. Often found outdoors. YYYY-MM-DD enthusiast. #PHP and #MODX dev. Whippet lover. Photography. Music: https://readystatefail.bandcamp.com
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There's one simple way to save our swifts - require that all new buildings above a certain size include a swift nesting brick.

Co-sign @markruskell.bsky.social's proposal to show your support before MSPs vote on Wednesday.

greens.scot/saveourswifts
Safe homes for Scotland’s swifts
Safe homes for Scotland’s swifts -
greens.scot
December 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Summer vacation is officially over on this Friday August 1st. I hope you are ready to learn stuff. By listening!
After a shamefully decadent three year sabbatical, STR's educational "Learning by Listening" tape series will return next month with the biggest (C80!) and most academickest volume yet. If you are unfamiliar with our highly-prestigious pedagogical system, please consult the digital pamphlet below.
July 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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I did it! Westernmost point of mainland Scotland. It was wild and atmospheric. A month since reaching the easternmost point at Peterhead.
July 4, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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SPECIAL PROMOTION:

For one week we offer the following 3-for-2 program:
When you purchase two tapes, you may select another one for free. Just write which additional tape you want as a comment on your order. No funny stuff.

Also during this period, the digital discography is discounted by 85%.
May 15, 2025 at 8:38 AM
@frenchbloke.bsky.social .. I think you shared a link [aaaages ago] to a ridiculously clever version of Blue Monday .. in 6/8 or triplets or something! Struggling to find it - any ideas?
March 18, 2024 at 2:10 PM
@frenchbloke.bsky.social ... did you ever pick up a DAT machine? Fun to be had, surely ...
February 18, 2024 at 10:43 PM
"Music for Airports in the Age of Climate Change" by @audioobscura.bsky.social is currently shaking my floor 👍
February 13, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Loving this grungy ambience from @avtvmna.bsky.social .. Incredibly, this album is still available for £6.99. Yes, on vinyl! £6.99! 😲 autumna.bandcamp.com/album/secret...
February 8, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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help make a dent here!

decent sounding album on a popular medium for less than a tenner.

once they're gone, they're gone, don't sleep.

@werrafoxma.bsky.social

autumna.bandcamp.com/album/secret...
Secret Radio, by autumna
10 track album
autumna.bandcamp.com
January 26, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Couldn't resist this when I saw it in Jellybone Records in Dumfries today.

It's a thing to behold and was worth it for Jimmy Scott's voice alone - but, of course, it's wall-to-wall genius from Badalamenti.
January 20, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Seein out the workin week in style ... A spot of Paul Hardcastle to kick off Friday mornin ...
January 19, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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the Dark Outside poster with everyone's name* who sent things in is now on bandcamp
thedarkoutside.bandcamp.com/merch/everyone

except for that one that turned out to be a nazi and the other one that went on the transphobic rant.
January 12, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Toblerone packing is for the top print which has the names of every participant in the dark outside broadcasts since 2012. From Girls Aloud, Depeche Mode to :zoviet*france: to someone's grandad on piano to the sound of a Japanese toilet
January 11, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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thedarkoutside.bandcamp.com/merch/four-f...

instead of tapes it's pictures of tapes.
Set of 4 300gsm recycled prints
there's 45 left
December 1, 2023 at 6:12 PM
I was wondering what to choose as my first #NowPlaying post here - in the end there was no contest.
September 21, 2023 at 7:16 PM
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For those of you who aren't familiar with my music, you can hear most of what I've done for free here:

soundcloud.com/concretism

The Concretism project was started in 2010 and has generally explored Britain's recent past, particularly the period 1960s-80s. It's simpler if you just have a listen.
September 20, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Anyone down to repost the last song that was playing on your phone?
September 19, 2023 at 6:41 PM