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Work, volunteer, run, charities.
Humanist. INTP. Bit daft.
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Out on Friday. Shop links, and all things Loft, here: orcd.co/theloft

“The long game is one the Loft have played rather well.” - MOJO ****

“So groovacious... really great. As for 41 years....hey, there is no wine before its time,” - Lenny Kaye
March 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Deeply saddened at the news of Rick Buckler’s passing.

I grew up with The Jam, with Rick, Bruce, and Paul providing the sound track.

Deepest condolences to Rick’s loved ones, may he RIP.
#rickbuckler #thejam
February 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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My latest music show @brumradio.com is out now...

Some shouty punk with Lambrini Girls...

Tender ballads from The Delines and The Gentle Spring...

Splendid powerpop by Du Blond and BigFatBig...

PLUS Jamie Perrett in conversation

www.mixcloud.com/BrumRadio/ad...
Adventures In Music With Adrian Goldberg-Jamie Perrett (08/02/2025)
www.mixcloud.com
February 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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🚨PUBLISHED TODAY🚨Our new submission to the UN on the state of everyday rights across the UK – points to a broken system, with the situation only getting worse. 1/5
justfair.org.uk/submission-t...
January 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
#NP Treasures of Mexico - Burn the Jets via @spinoutnuggets.bsky.social #indie
January 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
First up on the turntable tonight, the marvellous @themuldoons.bsky.social latest, we saw the view, another great @lnfg.bsky.social release
January 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Sunday listening #np A Girl Called Eddy - 20th Anniversary Remaster @lnfg.bsky.social
December 29, 2024 at 1:29 PM
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Massive congratulations to @themuldoons.bsky.social for snaring number 1 on the Indie Breakers Chart and number 6 on the Scottish Album Chart.
You can join the crowd and grab the peach of an album here ...
shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com/products/the...?
The Muldoons - We Saw The View - Vinyl LP / CD & DL
The Muldoons are back better than ever. The new album "We Saw The View" is a shimmering delight of an album. Recorded at Beetroot Studios under the watchful gaze of Stuart McLeod. The album finds the ...
shop.lastnightfromglasgow.com
December 20, 2024 at 7:31 PM
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CHRISTMAS WISHLIST ALERT*

As some may know, every 6 weeks or so I volunteer with police, a local housing charity and our local drug & alcohol service. We deliver an operation that helps safeguard and support people engaged in sex work, promoting harm reduction and encouraging engagement.
December 2, 2024 at 9:54 PM
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Importing the archive:

The New Scientist is the only source of band names you’ll ever need.

#newscientistbandnames
December 2, 2024 at 12:28 PM
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Listen to the wonderful @goldbergradio.bsky.social as he talks to me about our new tribute
Check out my latest show @brumradio.com ...

Talking to @wallytbm.bsky.social about a new tribute album to The Sound and Adrian Borland - find out how to get this record FREE

Plus new music by Vic Godard, Independent Country and more #punk #postpunk #indie

www.mixcloud.com/BrumRadio/ad...
Adventures In Music With Adrian Goldberg: The Sound (30/11/2024)
www.mixcloud.com
November 30, 2024 at 10:43 PM
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Really bad advice, that. Certainly doesn’t warrant the cost of a sign.
November 29, 2024 at 8:56 PM
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If you are looking for big deals, The Innocence Mission released a new album today. And that’s always a big deal. This new video is also really sweet and lovely. Just aww.
Your Saturday Picture - the innocence mission
YouTube video by the innocence mission
m.youtube.com
November 29, 2024 at 9:04 PM
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I can't believe it's already 4.5 years since I became Penfriend, but I'm very proud of the regular livestreams I've been presenting throughout that time.

Today I'm releasing "Best of Penfriend: Live" - a limited run compilation CD.

Get yours here shop.penfriend.rocks/products/pen...

Thank you ❤️
Best of PENFRIEND: LIVE 2020-2024 - Ltd Edition Signed CD
After many requests over the past few years (thank you!), I've created a limited edition surprise for Winter 2024: a compilation CD packed with the very best performances from 4 years of online Penfri...
shop.penfriend.rocks
November 29, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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Hello to anyone I'm meeting for the first time.

I make pop songs for @fikarecordings.com

like this one

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jjcf...
Alison Eales - Fifty-Five North
YouTube video by Fika Recordings
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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Know it’s still a way off but still getting used to the new way of doing things

This time next week will be the next #eio40vprshow on @vpraudioclub.bsky.social

Once again it’ll be broadcast on Mixcloud Live. Had a great time in the chat doing the last show

www.mixcloud.com/vpraudioclub/
November 25, 2024 at 7:03 PM
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We’re so excited to be back on the road next year, touring our new album ‘Microtonic’ - It’s going to be pretty special.

You can grab tickets here;
linktr.ee/smellybdrmm
November 25, 2024 at 11:01 AM
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Our new episode is out now wherever you get your podcasts! This month we discuss our favourite songs of 1984 including Dio, Metallica, The Smiths, Everything But The Girl, The Blue Nile, Rockwell, Killing Joke, Iron Maiden, Billy Bragg, Cocteau Twins, Prince, Van Halen, Nena, Ratt & loads more!
November 24, 2024 at 11:51 AM
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If you missed our live session with the wonderful @johnkennedydj.bsky.social last night, you can listen again here! Featuring eggs, recorder solos, and a whole load of dogs. www.globalplayer.com/catchup/radi...
X-Posure with John Kennedy on Radio X UK - Catch Up | Global Player
Catch up on the last 7 days of shows from X-Posure with John Kennedy on Radio X UK
www.globalplayer.com
November 24, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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Someone called this mass exodus from Twitter ‘the fall of the Broman Empire’ and I died laughing. 💀
November 23, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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⚠️ New Post ⚠️

I've have completely rewritten my article about The Devil's time in Shropshire to reflect my research. You can read all about Owd Scratch and why Shropshire really is his county by following the link below

nearlyknowledgeablehistory.blogspot.com/2021/05/the-...

#Folklore #Shropshire
November 20, 2024 at 8:08 PM
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It is excellent 👌 👏 👍 😀 😊
November 23, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Catching up with some recent arrivals. #NP Port Sulphur - Meta Guru another @lnfg.bsky.social winner #vinyl
November 23, 2024 at 10:45 PM