The Learn to Swim
@thelearntoswim.bsky.social
Music. Images. Wilful obscurity. Since 2002.
No money changes hands.
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk
No money changes hands.
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk
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#NEWRELEASE "Places Without Expectation" is a new album from the members of Learn to Swim. Forgotten fragments borne of lost inspiration and underwhelm.
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
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Thinking of George today, I made a mix of Beware of Darkness highlighting with just strings and vocals (and a bit of Hammond organ) youtu.be/BI_k6x2lY64
George Harrison - Beware of Darkness (strings and vocal mix)
YouTube video by Producing The Beatles
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Thinking of George today, I made a mix of Beware of Darkness highlighting with just strings and vocals (and a bit of Hammond organ) youtu.be/BI_k6x2lY64
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New from Lankum, an epic cover of The Specials' Ghost Town youtu.be/aLLnF4vxaeY
Lankum - Ghost Town (Official Video)
YouTube video by LankumDublin
youtu.be
October 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
New from Lankum, an epic cover of The Specials' Ghost Town youtu.be/aLLnF4vxaeY
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#NEWRELEASE "Places Without Expectation" is a new album from the members of Learn to Swim. Forgotten fragments borne of lost inspiration and underwhelm.
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
August 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
#NEWRELEASE "Places Without Expectation" is a new album from the members of Learn to Swim. Forgotten fragments borne of lost inspiration and underwhelm.
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
#NEWRELEASE "Places Without Expectation" is a new album from the members of Learn to Swim. Forgotten fragments borne of lost inspiration and underwhelm.
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
August 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
#NEWRELEASE "Places Without Expectation" is a new album from the members of Learn to Swim. Forgotten fragments borne of lost inspiration and underwhelm.
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
Available for free here
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/index.html
New album on Friday.
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 PM
New album on Friday.
The new pope's spokesperson will therefore be the Leo Sayer.
May 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The new pope's spokesperson will therefore be the Leo Sayer.
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If you ask someone today to name the builder of Hadrian's Wall, they would give you a funny look. But historical memory is odd, and right up to the 1800s we forgot who built it.
Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22
Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22
January 5, 2024 at 11:17 AM
If you ask someone today to name the builder of Hadrian's Wall, they would give you a funny look. But historical memory is odd, and right up to the 1800s we forgot who built it.
Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22
Until in 1840 John Hodgson, an obscure Northumbrian clergyman, published the LONGEST footnote in history... 1/22
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Morning, Happy Sunday!
Lots of crap about so listen to MORE REALISTIC GOALS at 6pm tonight on Reform Radio and it might be OK (for a bit).
We've got a wonderful guest mix from @necrosferatul.bsky.social, and a full show pulled together by @spennyt.bsky.social
Enjoy x
Lots of crap about so listen to MORE REALISTIC GOALS at 6pm tonight on Reform Radio and it might be OK (for a bit).
We've got a wonderful guest mix from @necrosferatul.bsky.social, and a full show pulled together by @spennyt.bsky.social
Enjoy x
April 27, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Morning, Happy Sunday!
Lots of crap about so listen to MORE REALISTIC GOALS at 6pm tonight on Reform Radio and it might be OK (for a bit).
We've got a wonderful guest mix from @necrosferatul.bsky.social, and a full show pulled together by @spennyt.bsky.social
Enjoy x
Lots of crap about so listen to MORE REALISTIC GOALS at 6pm tonight on Reform Radio and it might be OK (for a bit).
We've got a wonderful guest mix from @necrosferatul.bsky.social, and a full show pulled together by @spennyt.bsky.social
Enjoy x
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Just donated to @deliaderbyshireday.bsky.social Big Give campaign to deliver their 2025 electronic music education initiative. Every donation made via Big Give up to midday on Tues 25 March will be doubled. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
DD Day 2025 electronic music education initiative – Big Give
Help us nurture future electronic music talent like Delia Derbyshire in our 10th year. We inspire and empower via the …
donate.biggive.org
March 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Just donated to @deliaderbyshireday.bsky.social Big Give campaign to deliver their 2025 electronic music education initiative. Every donation made via Big Give up to midday on Tues 25 March will be doubled. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Thank you! You've helped us raise over £3000, we're 80% towards our £4000 Big Give target. Can you give or spread the word to help us get there? With thanks, we endeavour together ♥️ music by Levenshulme High students donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
March 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Thank you! You've helped us raise over £3000, we're 80% towards our £4000 Big Give target. Can you give or spread the word to help us get there? With thanks, we endeavour together ♥️ music by Levenshulme High students donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
Just donated to @deliaderbyshireday.bsky.social Big Give campaign to deliver their 2025 electronic music education initiative. Every donation made via Big Give up to midday on Tues 25 March will be doubled. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
DD Day 2025 electronic music education initiative – Big Give
Help us nurture future electronic music talent like Delia Derbyshire in our 10th year. We inspire and empower via the …
donate.biggive.org
March 19, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Just donated to @deliaderbyshireday.bsky.social Big Give campaign to deliver their 2025 electronic music education initiative. Every donation made via Big Give up to midday on Tues 25 March will be doubled. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Listen again to MORE REALISTIC GOALS #24 via Mixcloud, and read @spennyt.bsky.social's mini-reviews of what we played over on the blog.
Everything is here - medium.com/more-realist...
Take care out there x
Everything is here - medium.com/more-realist...
Take care out there x
March 15, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Listen again to MORE REALISTIC GOALS #24 via Mixcloud, and read @spennyt.bsky.social's mini-reviews of what we played over on the blog.
Everything is here - medium.com/more-realist...
Take care out there x
Everything is here - medium.com/more-realist...
Take care out there x
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You've just heard the STUNNING Sifting Stones by Acid Wilheim on @thelearntoswim.bsky.social
Before - Crouch by Martha MacLaren and Wilbur MacLaren, and Great Northern, 34428 by @oliviablock.bsky.social
Last tonight - Echo by Mike Majkowski
@spennyt.bsky.social #MOREREALISTICGOALS
Thank you x
Before - Crouch by Martha MacLaren and Wilbur MacLaren, and Great Northern, 34428 by @oliviablock.bsky.social
Last tonight - Echo by Mike Majkowski
@spennyt.bsky.social #MOREREALISTICGOALS
Thank you x
March 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
You've just heard the STUNNING Sifting Stones by Acid Wilheim on @thelearntoswim.bsky.social
Before - Crouch by Martha MacLaren and Wilbur MacLaren, and Great Northern, 34428 by @oliviablock.bsky.social
Last tonight - Echo by Mike Majkowski
@spennyt.bsky.social #MOREREALISTICGOALS
Thank you x
Before - Crouch by Martha MacLaren and Wilbur MacLaren, and Great Northern, 34428 by @oliviablock.bsky.social
Last tonight - Echo by Mike Majkowski
@spennyt.bsky.social #MOREREALISTICGOALS
Thank you x
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This is the brilliant @k8carr.bsky.social and her new album on @flamingpines.bsky.social
Before that you heard The Ridgepole by Acid Wilheim on @thelearntoswim.bsky.social, and Garmonbozia by Flying Lotus
Next a bit of clare rousey...
#MOREREALISTICGOALS w/ @spennyt.bsky.social reformradio.co.uk
Before that you heard The Ridgepole by Acid Wilheim on @thelearntoswim.bsky.social, and Garmonbozia by Flying Lotus
Next a bit of clare rousey...
#MOREREALISTICGOALS w/ @spennyt.bsky.social reformradio.co.uk
March 2, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This is the brilliant @k8carr.bsky.social and her new album on @flamingpines.bsky.social
Before that you heard The Ridgepole by Acid Wilheim on @thelearntoswim.bsky.social, and Garmonbozia by Flying Lotus
Next a bit of clare rousey...
#MOREREALISTICGOALS w/ @spennyt.bsky.social reformradio.co.uk
Before that you heard The Ridgepole by Acid Wilheim on @thelearntoswim.bsky.social, and Garmonbozia by Flying Lotus
Next a bit of clare rousey...
#MOREREALISTICGOALS w/ @spennyt.bsky.social reformradio.co.uk
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Final prep underway for MORE REALISTIC GOALS with me and @spennyt.bsky.social
w/ @k8carr.bsky.social, @flamingpines.bsky.social, @oliviablock.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @thelearntoswim.bsky.social, @rewildingmusic.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social
6pm on Reform Radio x
w/ @k8carr.bsky.social, @flamingpines.bsky.social, @oliviablock.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @thelearntoswim.bsky.social, @rewildingmusic.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social
6pm on Reform Radio x
March 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Final prep underway for MORE REALISTIC GOALS with me and @spennyt.bsky.social
w/ @k8carr.bsky.social, @flamingpines.bsky.social, @oliviablock.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @thelearntoswim.bsky.social, @rewildingmusic.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social
6pm on Reform Radio x
w/ @k8carr.bsky.social, @flamingpines.bsky.social, @oliviablock.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @thelearntoswim.bsky.social, @rewildingmusic.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social
6pm on Reform Radio x
#NEWRELEASE Acid Wilhelm "Any direction is better than where you now stand". A soundscape of egomania, dread and inescapable background noise
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/acidwilhelm....
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/acidwilhelm....
February 23, 2025 at 11:18 AM
#NEWRELEASE Acid Wilhelm "Any direction is better than where you now stand". A soundscape of egomania, dread and inescapable background noise
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/acidwilhelm....
www.learntoswimrecordings.co.uk/acidwilhelm....
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A quick resistance task:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
February 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
A quick resistance task:
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
1. Google Gulf of Mexico
2. “Gulf of America" is the top
3. Click on the three little dots to the right of it
4. Select "Send Feedback"
5. Click on "Gulf Of America"
6. Select "Inaccurate content"
7. Select "Incorrect" and type in "The correct name is “Gulf of Mexico"
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WE ARE LIVE!
Coming up - BELLIGHTNING (doomedbird.bsky.social, isnajdui.bsky.social), @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @familydrone.bsky.social...
#morerealisticgoals #radio #biscuits
Coming up - BELLIGHTNING (doomedbird.bsky.social, isnajdui.bsky.social), @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @familydrone.bsky.social...
#morerealisticgoals #radio #biscuits
February 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
WE ARE LIVE!
Coming up - BELLIGHTNING (doomedbird.bsky.social, isnajdui.bsky.social), @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @familydrone.bsky.social...
#morerealisticgoals #radio #biscuits
Coming up - BELLIGHTNING (doomedbird.bsky.social, isnajdui.bsky.social), @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @familydrone.bsky.social...
#morerealisticgoals #radio #biscuits
Curiously enough, the only thing that went through the mind of the bowl of petunias as it fell was "Oh no, not again."
January 20, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Curiously enough, the only thing that went through the mind of the bowl of petunias as it fell was "Oh no, not again."
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This is a beautiful tribute.
January 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
This is a beautiful tribute.