Jonathan G
@slowthrillsj.bsky.social
Broadcast sound engineer, radio programme & podcast maker by trade. Veteran blogger/ zine maker. Music and gigs in my spare time. From Northern Ireland, lives in Cambridge, works in London
https://slowthrills.wordpress.com/
https://slowthrills.wordpress.com/
if you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
November 8, 2025 at 11:28 AM
if you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it
plenty of album anniversaries this week, but I didn't notice that Scott 4 turned 56 yesterday. Originally released under his real name Scott Engel, it didn't chart and was hard to get until the CD reissues in the early 90s #nowplaying
November 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
plenty of album anniversaries this week, but I didn't notice that Scott 4 turned 56 yesterday. Originally released under his real name Scott Engel, it didn't chart and was hard to get until the CD reissues in the early 90s #nowplaying
Nyt connections compiler likes Alex Chilton and co
October 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Nyt connections compiler likes Alex Chilton and co
Came back on here to read about the appalling treatment of Karen Attiah, and I realised I've missed bluesky over the last few months. Will aim to engage more
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Came back on here to read about the appalling treatment of Karen Attiah, and I realised I've missed bluesky over the last few months. Will aim to engage more
Great to see LA's Monde UFO at the Shacklewell Arms. Their euphoria at playing the first date of their tour added to the effects of jet lag made for an exciting, haphazard set. Their jazzy, bossanova tinged psychedelic tunes suited the red glow. Pink Shabab played some serious bass in support.
May 7, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Great to see LA's Monde UFO at the Shacklewell Arms. Their euphoria at playing the first date of their tour added to the effects of jet lag made for an exciting, haphazard set. Their jazzy, bossanova tinged psychedelic tunes suited the red glow. Pink Shabab played some serious bass in support.
#musicchallenge
#musicplaces
this delightfully strange piece of music popped up on shuffle;
Fat Lady of Limbourg - Brian Eno, hard to believe it's over 50 years old now youtu.be/CRnaYJcTd5c
#musicplaces
this delightfully strange piece of music popped up on shuffle;
Fat Lady of Limbourg - Brian Eno, hard to believe it's over 50 years old now youtu.be/CRnaYJcTd5c
Fat Lady Of Limbourg (2004 Digital Remaster)
YouTube video by Brian Eno - Topic
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
#musicchallenge
#musicplaces
this delightfully strange piece of music popped up on shuffle;
Fat Lady of Limbourg - Brian Eno, hard to believe it's over 50 years old now youtu.be/CRnaYJcTd5c
#musicplaces
this delightfully strange piece of music popped up on shuffle;
Fat Lady of Limbourg - Brian Eno, hard to believe it's over 50 years old now youtu.be/CRnaYJcTd5c
For #musicchallenge #musicplaces, as it's May 4th, I went for a fictional Star Wars planet. I Told Her On Alderaan by Neon Neon, the collaboration between Gruff Rhys and Boom Bip (and in this clip Cate Le Bon on bass)
youtu.be/fqhi-0oAv_8
youtu.be/fqhi-0oAv_8
Neon Neon "I Told Her On Alderaan" Culture Show
YouTube video by toffeethecat
youtu.be
May 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
For #musicchallenge #musicplaces, as it's May 4th, I went for a fictional Star Wars planet. I Told Her On Alderaan by Neon Neon, the collaboration between Gruff Rhys and Boom Bip (and in this clip Cate Le Bon on bass)
youtu.be/fqhi-0oAv_8
youtu.be/fqhi-0oAv_8
For #musicchallenge another #musicplaces. Pompeii by Sleater-Kinney from All Hands on the Bad One - released 25 years ago today youtu.be/MzMBPGheknU?...
Pompeii
YouTube video by Sleater-Kinney - Topic
youtu.be
May 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
For #musicchallenge another #musicplaces. Pompeii by Sleater-Kinney from All Hands on the Bad One - released 25 years ago today youtu.be/MzMBPGheknU?...
For #musicchallenge May I’ve opted for #musicplaces. Could have picked places I’ve been, places I want to go. Couldn’t decide in time so I picked the last song I played with a place name in it. Monsters of Sunderland by Sea Power youtu.be/1yE0goo9Eig Fortunately it’s a banging tune with a great vid
Sea Power - Monsters Of Sunderland
YouTube video by Rough Trade Records
youtu.be
May 1, 2025 at 7:35 PM
For #musicchallenge May I’ve opted for #musicplaces. Could have picked places I’ve been, places I want to go. Couldn’t decide in time so I picked the last song I played with a place name in it. Monsters of Sunderland by Sea Power youtu.be/1yE0goo9Eig Fortunately it’s a banging tune with a great vid
An uncanny coincidence. It was after midnight and I was on the last train, listening yet again to the Tubs great new album Cotton Crown, the cover art of which shows a mother breastfeeding a baby. The mother is the late music writer and musician Charlotte Grieg and her son is Owen from the band.
April 12, 2025 at 11:47 AM
An uncanny coincidence. It was after midnight and I was on the last train, listening yet again to the Tubs great new album Cotton Crown, the cover art of which shows a mother breastfeeding a baby. The mother is the late music writer and musician Charlotte Grieg and her son is Owen from the band.
Spotted last night supporting The Tubs, Expiry, the new band fronted by Louis Forster, formerly of the Goon Sax. I last saw him accompanying his Dad Robert Forster a couple of years ago
March 28, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Spotted last night supporting The Tubs, Expiry, the new band fronted by Louis Forster, formerly of the Goon Sax. I last saw him accompanying his Dad Robert Forster a couple of years ago
A joy to witness the fresh line-up of The Tubs last night in a full-to-bursting Oslo in Hackney. They played most of their excellent 2 albums and added Lana McArdle for a couple of tunes too.
March 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A joy to witness the fresh line-up of The Tubs last night in a full-to-bursting Oslo in Hackney. They played most of their excellent 2 albums and added Lana McArdle for a couple of tunes too.
I remember Andy Peebles most of all from his My Top 12 interview programmes which, through his guests, let me hear CAN, Velvet Underground (both on Siouxsie's show), Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Peter Hammill for the first time. No-one really played those people in the mid-late 80s
Andy Peebles, former Radio 1 DJ and presenter, dies aged 76
Andy Peebles, former Radio 1 DJ and presenter, dies aged 76
Host of Top of the Pops and My Top Twelve among other shows was one of last people to interview John Lennon
Andy Peebles, the former Radio 1 DJ and presenter who was one of the last people to interview John Lennon, has died aged 76, his family has confirmed.
Peebles began his radio career in Manchester in 1973 and joined Radio 1 in 1978, where he was a familiar voice for 14 years. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 23, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I remember Andy Peebles most of all from his My Top 12 interview programmes which, through his guests, let me hear CAN, Velvet Underground (both on Siouxsie's show), Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, Peter Hammill for the first time. No-one really played those people in the mid-late 80s
I've listened to The End of the Middle loads since Friday. I wouldn't say it's sad, it is quite emotional though. Nice interview here. #richarddawson daily.bandcamp.com/lists/richar...
Richard Dawson: Master of Song
The style-straddling Geordie songwriter takes us through his back catalogue.
daily.bandcamp.com
February 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I've listened to The End of the Middle loads since Friday. I wouldn't say it's sad, it is quite emotional though. Nice interview here. #richarddawson daily.bandcamp.com/lists/richar...
St Pancras Old Church provided the ideal surroundings to experience a powerful set from the Welsh language goth/ psych-folk trio Tristwch Y Fenywod. Modified dual zither plus bass and electronic drums equals power trio from now on, ok?
January 31, 2025 at 10:57 PM
St Pancras Old Church provided the ideal surroundings to experience a powerful set from the Welsh language goth/ psych-folk trio Tristwch Y Fenywod. Modified dual zither plus bass and electronic drums equals power trio from now on, ok?
Early days but here goes...
In Love Again - Ex-Vöid
You Are The Morning - jasmine.4.t
You and I are Earth - Anna B Savage
Never Exhale - Ditz
The Bad Fire - Mogwai
In Love Again - Ex-Vöid
You Are The Morning - jasmine.4.t
You and I are Earth - Anna B Savage
Never Exhale - Ditz
The Bad Fire - Mogwai
January 2025: Albums of the Month
▪️Delivery: Force Majeure
▪️Human Pyramids: Thank You
▪️Lambrini Girls: Who Let The Dogs Out
▪️Ditz: Never Exhale
▪️Anna B Savage: You & I are Earth
#chopsfives reply or QT to share yours
▪️Delivery: Force Majeure
▪️Human Pyramids: Thank You
▪️Lambrini Girls: Who Let The Dogs Out
▪️Ditz: Never Exhale
▪️Anna B Savage: You & I are Earth
#chopsfives reply or QT to share yours
January 31, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Early days but here goes...
In Love Again - Ex-Vöid
You Are The Morning - jasmine.4.t
You and I are Earth - Anna B Savage
Never Exhale - Ditz
The Bad Fire - Mogwai
In Love Again - Ex-Vöid
You Are The Morning - jasmine.4.t
You and I are Earth - Anna B Savage
Never Exhale - Ditz
The Bad Fire - Mogwai
RIP Marianne Faithfull. Revisiting this gem of an album from 2018, Negative Capability, most of it made in collaboration with Warren Ellis
youtu.be/ndseNmYb4s0?...
youtu.be/ndseNmYb4s0?...
Marianne Faithfull - The Gypsy Faerie Queen feat. Nick Cave (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Marianne Faithfull
youtu.be
January 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
RIP Marianne Faithfull. Revisiting this gem of an album from 2018, Negative Capability, most of it made in collaboration with Warren Ellis
youtu.be/ndseNmYb4s0?...
youtu.be/ndseNmYb4s0?...
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 26 Zoo
Hey Panda - High Llamas
one of my favourite albums of last year
Sisters Friends
https://buff.ly/3KYAR5B
Hey Panda
https://buff.ly/3KYARm7
Day 26 Zoo
Hey Panda - High Llamas
one of my favourite albums of last year
Sisters Friends
https://buff.ly/3KYAR5B
Hey Panda
https://buff.ly/3KYARm7
January 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 26 Zoo
Hey Panda - High Llamas
one of my favourite albums of last year
Sisters Friends
https://buff.ly/3KYAR5B
Hey Panda
https://buff.ly/3KYARm7
Day 26 Zoo
Hey Panda - High Llamas
one of my favourite albums of last year
Sisters Friends
https://buff.ly/3KYAR5B
Hey Panda
https://buff.ly/3KYARm7
I do love a fake Songkick post - at least I imagine this is fake, or else it's a very high profile return for the 90s Irish rockers!
January 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I do love a fake Songkick post - at least I imagine this is fake, or else it's a very high profile return for the 90s Irish rockers!
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 25 Yacht
Not too much to choose from, but I was listening to this earlier and I reckon that's a yacht on the cover. From late last year, one of my favourite Fennesz records for a while.
Mosaic - Fennesz
Love and the Framed Insects
https://buff.ly/40pt1tc
Day 25 Yacht
Not too much to choose from, but I was listening to this earlier and I reckon that's a yacht on the cover. From late last year, one of my favourite Fennesz records for a while.
Mosaic - Fennesz
Love and the Framed Insects
https://buff.ly/40pt1tc
January 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 25 Yacht
Not too much to choose from, but I was listening to this earlier and I reckon that's a yacht on the cover. From late last year, one of my favourite Fennesz records for a while.
Mosaic - Fennesz
Love and the Framed Insects
https://buff.ly/40pt1tc
Day 25 Yacht
Not too much to choose from, but I was listening to this earlier and I reckon that's a yacht on the cover. From late last year, one of my favourite Fennesz records for a while.
Mosaic - Fennesz
Love and the Framed Insects
https://buff.ly/40pt1tc
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 24 Xmas
This War Child charity comp from 2000 always gets played every festive season
XFM'S It's a Cool, Cool Christmas
Christmas Eve - Teenage Fanclub
https://buff.ly/40x07r0
Alan Parsons in a Winter Wonderland - Grandaddy
https://buff.ly/40KO62z
Day 24 Xmas
This War Child charity comp from 2000 always gets played every festive season
XFM'S It's a Cool, Cool Christmas
Christmas Eve - Teenage Fanclub
https://buff.ly/40x07r0
Alan Parsons in a Winter Wonderland - Grandaddy
https://buff.ly/40KO62z
January 24, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 24 Xmas
This War Child charity comp from 2000 always gets played every festive season
XFM'S It's a Cool, Cool Christmas
Christmas Eve - Teenage Fanclub
https://buff.ly/40x07r0
Alan Parsons in a Winter Wonderland - Grandaddy
https://buff.ly/40KO62z
Day 24 Xmas
This War Child charity comp from 2000 always gets played every festive season
XFM'S It's a Cool, Cool Christmas
Christmas Eve - Teenage Fanclub
https://buff.ly/40x07r0
Alan Parsons in a Winter Wonderland - Grandaddy
https://buff.ly/40KO62z
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 23 Water
Quite a few to choose from, but I enjoyed revisiting this one
Personal Record - Eleanor Friedberger
When I Knew
https://buff.ly/3PMnxnj
Stare at the Sun
https://buff.ly/3PMU7ph
Day 23 Water
Quite a few to choose from, but I enjoyed revisiting this one
Personal Record - Eleanor Friedberger
When I Knew
https://buff.ly/3PMnxnj
Stare at the Sun
https://buff.ly/3PMU7ph
January 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 23 Water
Quite a few to choose from, but I enjoyed revisiting this one
Personal Record - Eleanor Friedberger
When I Knew
https://buff.ly/3PMnxnj
Stare at the Sun
https://buff.ly/3PMU7ph
Day 23 Water
Quite a few to choose from, but I enjoyed revisiting this one
Personal Record - Eleanor Friedberger
When I Knew
https://buff.ly/3PMnxnj
Stare at the Sun
https://buff.ly/3PMU7ph
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 22 Vegetable
Excellent Italian Greyhound - Shellac
This pic is mostly fruit (and obviously a lovely dog), but there are some peppers in there!
The End of Radio
https://buff.ly/3PKoCMs
Steady As She Goes
https://buff.ly/3E240N3
Day 22 Vegetable
Excellent Italian Greyhound - Shellac
This pic is mostly fruit (and obviously a lovely dog), but there are some peppers in there!
The End of Radio
https://buff.ly/3PKoCMs
Steady As She Goes
https://buff.ly/3E240N3
January 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 22 Vegetable
Excellent Italian Greyhound - Shellac
This pic is mostly fruit (and obviously a lovely dog), but there are some peppers in there!
The End of Radio
https://buff.ly/3PKoCMs
Steady As She Goes
https://buff.ly/3E240N3
Day 22 Vegetable
Excellent Italian Greyhound - Shellac
This pic is mostly fruit (and obviously a lovely dog), but there are some peppers in there!
The End of Radio
https://buff.ly/3PKoCMs
Steady As She Goes
https://buff.ly/3E240N3
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 21 Uniform
I only have one and it's reasonably hard to find (not on streaming afaik)
Caught in a Trap and I Can't Walk Out... - Mark Eitzel
Queen of No One
https://buff.ly/4aolTlg
Are You The Trash
https://buff.ly/4h5qPOO
Day 21 Uniform
I only have one and it's reasonably hard to find (not on streaming afaik)
Caught in a Trap and I Can't Walk Out... - Mark Eitzel
Queen of No One
https://buff.ly/4aolTlg
Are You The Trash
https://buff.ly/4h5qPOO
January 21, 2025 at 2:02 AM
#AtoZAlbumCoverObjects
Day 21 Uniform
I only have one and it's reasonably hard to find (not on streaming afaik)
Caught in a Trap and I Can't Walk Out... - Mark Eitzel
Queen of No One
https://buff.ly/4aolTlg
Are You The Trash
https://buff.ly/4h5qPOO
Day 21 Uniform
I only have one and it's reasonably hard to find (not on streaming afaik)
Caught in a Trap and I Can't Walk Out... - Mark Eitzel
Queen of No One
https://buff.ly/4aolTlg
Are You The Trash
https://buff.ly/4h5qPOO