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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It's all about the drones in my freshest @freqzine.bsky.social review bundle...⤵️

Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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)

Railcard on stage at The Thunderbolt, Bristol - 25 September 2026.

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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).

Karl Blau and Laura Veirs on stage in Strange Brew, Bristol, 18 September 2026.

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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...).

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Lanes and lanes and lanes, by The Truffle Pigs

10 track album

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

My take on the new EP from Theory Of Ghosts for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

My takes on the latest three Jane Weaver reissues for @freqzine.bsky.social... ⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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...

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Northern Soul, by Augenwasser Band

from the album Songs From The Aquarium

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Kurt Vile & The Violators charmingly chugged out the jams (and more) in Bristol a few nights ago...

Kurt Vile & The Violators on stage at The Prospect Building, Bristol - 7 Sept 2026

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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-...

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A Wet Afternoon, by Gilroy Mere

from the album Furlongs

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Well worth a listen for a detailed insight into the world of @polypores.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

My newest review piece for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Lucky to catch a genuinely ace @arabstrap.scot in-store show in Rough Trade Bristol last night. Introducing the new album in impressively warm stripped-down form, followed by a few vintage cuts.

Arab Strap on stage at Rough Trade Bristol - 4 September 2026

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Great to read Antietam getting some deserved quality Q&A treatment here...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Lovely to hear Paula Frazer again via the darkly soothing new Stefano Guzzetti album on @glassmodern.bsky.social... 🎧https://glassmodern.bandcamp.com/track/what-is-and-was-w-paula-frazer

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What Is and Was (w/ Paula Frazer), by Stefano Guzzetti

from the album In A Strange Place

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Thanks for the free live in a living room set @robynhitchcock.bsky.social and @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social.... (Up for a few more hours here www.youtube.com/live/BSktG4q... for those uninitiated.)

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Live From Tubby's House Monday August 24 Edition @ 8pm Central Time

YouTube video by robynhitchcock

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

My freshest review thoughts for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

My freshest review takes for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This very recently re-excavated album from James McKeown's pre-@hawksmoormusic.bsky.social career has some very special moments. Like this one... ➡️ hawksmoor.bandcamp.com/track/englis...

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English Dream, by James McKeown

from the album English Dream

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

A wonderfully intimate and totally unplugged solo set from Jonathan Meiburg of @shearwaterband.bsky.social at Rough Trade Bristol this evening, to showcase the band's new album and more. Here's hoping for a full ensemble return visit in the near future. 🤞

Jonathan Meiburg of Shearwater playing at Rough Trade Bristol, 3rd July 2026.

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

My latest review for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The Secretly Society's two-part deep diving podcast interview into the history of @superchunk.bsky.social is well worth a listen... www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUPu...

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Secretly Frequencies - Superchunk Part 1

YouTube video by Secretly Canadian

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

There's much to love about the debut album from The Hobknobs (on @12xurecs.bsky.social and their own label), including this➡️ thehobknobs.bandcamp.com/track/are-yo...

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Are You Looking For Something?, by The Hobknobs

from the album Helmets Off

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Belatedly being beguiled by this debut album from Isabel Pine on @krankyltd.bsky.social... isabelpine.bandcamp.com/album/fables

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Fables, by Isabel Pine

15 track album

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

My latest review thoughts in words for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Currently rediscovering this wonderful proxy rendition of another @robynhitchcock.bsky.social earworm, courtesy of Neko Case...⤵️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkkp...

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Madonna of the Wasps

YouTube video by Neko Case - Topic

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Another review bundle from me for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Great to catch @superchunk.bsky.social again in rousing good form for their Bristol show last night, despite the heat.

Superchunk on stage in Strange Brew, Bristol, 23 June 2026.

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

My latest review bundle for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

If - like me - you still can't get enough of Eternal Tapestry's final LP, 'Wild Strawberries', then this overlooked project co-led by Nick Bindeman will help... centerpieces.bandcamp.com/album/center...

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CENTERING, by Center Pieces

4 track album

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Current and recommended listening...🎧⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Sometimes a day of listening to Eternal Tapestry albums back-to-back is all you need, especially with stopping off places like this... ➡️ oakenpalace.bandcamp.com/track/karma-...

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Karma Repair Kit, by Eternal Tapestry

from the album Guru Overload

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

My thoughts on Coup Dur's debut mini-album (via @precrecs.bsky.social) for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

My take on the new A Lilac Decline album (via @rustedrailrecords.bsky.social) for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

David Boulter reclaims his early-Tindersticks novella with this sublime stripped new solo reading. ➡️ davidboulter.bandcamp.com/track/my-sis...

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My Sister, by David Boulter

track by David Boulter

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

A new delightfully contrasting pair of tracks from @daveheumann.bsky.social worth checking out... ➡️ arbouretum.bandcamp.com/album/chimes...

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Chimes of Freedom // Further Adventures of Big Ten, by Dave Heumann

2 track album

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Lots to happily get lost inside on this new @6organs.bsky.social mini-album, particularly with the opening guest-assisted Faust cover. ➡️ hermithut.bandcamp.com/album/six-or...

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Six Organs of Admittance featuring The Six Organs Olive Choir, by Six Organs Of Admittance

4 track album

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

ICYMI: My still-fresh @freqzine.bsky.social Q&A with @glenndonaldson.bsky.social on the new album from The Reds, Pinks And Purples LP that is out today. ➡️ freq.org.uk/reviews/reds...

Glenn Donaldson (photo credit: self-portrait)

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

This is a really informative and interesting podcast interview with two artists I've followed for years and years...⤵️

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Still in thrall to moments like this on The Walkabouts' vintage 'See Beautiful Rattlesnake Gardens' LP thewalkabouts.bandcamp.com/track/this-r...

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This Rotten Tree, by The Walkabouts

from the album See Beautiful Rattlesnake Gardens

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

One of several very good reasons to keep coming back to spin the new album from The Long Ryders. ➡️ thelongryders.bandcamp.com/track/how-ho... (@sidthesquid.bsky.social / @cherryredrecords.bsky.social)

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(How How How) How Do You Wanna Be Loved?, by The Long Ryders

from the album High Noon Hymns

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Currently enjoying the Sunday-morning-brain-friendly sounds of the new @deanmcphee.bsky.social album...➡️ deanmcphee.bandcamp.com/album/northe...

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Northern Earth, by Dean McPhee

3 track album

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A Friday-friendly joy to hear this EDD LP refreshed and extended... With lots of welcome extra sonic detail coming to the surface. Hopefully, the promised new vinyl edition will reach the UK later this year. ➡️ eleventhdreamday.bandcamp.com/album/lived-... @jon.wprb.com / @rrizz11.bsky.social

eleventhdreamday.bandcamp.com

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