Sonic hunter gatherer. Serious hobbyist scribe past and presently for Under The Surface, Comes With A Smile, Delusions of Adequacy, Pennyblack Music, Concrete Islands and Freq.
Freq: https://freq.org.uk/tag/adrian
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@acloudtotheback.bsky.social
Sonic hunter gatherer. Serious hobbyist scribe past and presently for Under The Surface, Comes With A Smile, Delusions of Adequacy, Pennyblack Music, Concrete Islands and Freq.
Freq: https://freq.org.uk/tag/adrian
All views my own.
This is a fascinating and recommended long read...⤵️
Some weekend review reading from me on @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️
Really enjoyable to see @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social in support beforehand too, with her Americana torch songs and two fine takes from the Bob Dylan catalogue.
After much anticipation, @robynhitchcock.bsky.social rewardingly delivered the distinctive psych-pop goods in Bath last night, with help from his nimble live band. Plenty of the hits, a string of strong recent cuts and a slew of great covers served-up with charm and wit. Worth the wait for sure.
My thoughts on the latest @kristinhersh.bsky.social solo album for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️
ICYMI: My still-fresh drone-themed review bundle for @freqzine.bsky.social⤵️
A genuine sonic joy to finally see and hear @theleaflibrary.bsky.social live in Bristol last night, with a satisfyingly compact yet deep diving set list to boot.
It's all about the drones in my freshest @freqzine.bsky.social review bundle...⤵️
...and the elegant erudite charms of @would-be-goods.bsky.social.
Great to catch another fine melodically-rich @skepwax.bsky.social double-helping in Bristol last night, featuring the amorphous delights of Railcard... (@ianbutton.bsky.social / @pmomtch.bsky.social)
Nice to catch a short but sweet Laura Veirs set in Bristol last night (with able assistance and an enjoyable support slot from Karl Blau).
Despite the somewhat off-putting band name, this a must-hear new project from members of Dick Diver, Terry et al.
thetrufflepigs1.bandcamp.com/album/lanes-...
(Credit to @glenndonaldson.bsky.social for the tip-off from his Substack post below...).
My take on the new EP from Theory Of Ghosts for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️
My takes on the latest three Jane Weaver reissues for @freqzine.bsky.social... ⤵️
The warmly warped art-pop of the new Augenwasser Band LP on Chrüsimüsi Records is well worth checking out, with this being a calling card highlight... ⤵️ chruesimuesi-records.bandcamp.com/track/northe...
...with @toughloverecords.bsky.social's Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band delivering a suitably uplifting support slot.
Kurt Vile & The Violators charmingly chugged out the jams (and more) in Bristol a few nights ago...
One of many alluring moments from the new Black Duck with Elena Setién LP on @thrilljockey.bsky.social... blackduck.bandcamp.com/track/behind...
(@billdmackay.bsky.social)
My favourite track from the reliably enjoyable new Gilroy Mere LP on @claypipemusic.bsky.social is this percussive wonder, with its warm echoes of Ellis Island Sound and State River Widening ...🎧➡️ claypipemusic.bandcamp.com/track/a-wet-...
Well worth a listen for a detailed insight into the world of @polypores.bsky.social...⤵️