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Adrian

@acloudtotheback.bsky.social
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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: freq.org.uk/tag/adrian All views my own.

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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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.
Emma Swift and her live band on stage at Bath Komedia - 8 October 2026.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
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.
Robyn Hitchcock and his live band on stage at Bath Komedia - 8 October 2026.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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.
The Leaf Library on stage at The Lanes in Bristol, 3 October 2026.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
...and the elegant erudite charms of @would-be-goods.bsky.social.
Would-Be-Goods on stage at The Thunderbolt, Bristol - 25 September 2026.
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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 · 10/09/2026
...with @toughloverecords.bsky.social's Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band delivering a suitably uplifting support slot.
Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band on stage at The Prospect Building, Bristol - 7 Sept 2026
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 29/03/2026
Deeply rewarding to finally catch Chris Eckman on stage last night, with a short but sublime solo set supporting The Delines, in the hospitable environs of Cardiff’s The Gate.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
A packed and sweaty but utterly exhilarating @prolapseband.bsky.social gig in Bristol made for a fine @freqzine.bsky.social family outing last night. Great to also finally make up for missing them at a Leicester gig (with support from the long-lost Novak) in the late-90s. (@derrymick.bsky.social)
Prolapse on stage at The Golden Lion, Bristol, 1st November 2025
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
...followed by some deep folk-drone-mining from JOMF.
JOMF, on stage at Strange Brew, 30 August 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
A great @freqzine.bsky.social family outing last night in Bristol. A truly sublime languid and expansive set from @6organs.bsky.social...
Ben Chasny (AKA Six Organs Of Admittance), on stage at Strange Brew, 30 August 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
The @jeanines-band.bsky.social and Lightheaded both happily lived up to expectations in Bristol a few days ago at @skepwax.bsky.social and @slumberlandrecords.com double-header, with fine balances of intricacy, melodicism and good humour.
Lightheaded on stage at The Exchange in Bristol, 22 July 2025.Jeanines on stage at The Exchange in Bristol, 22 July 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Looking forward to catching a live @jeanines-band.bsky.social and Lightheaded double-bill this coming week in the UK, after their recent new LPs co-released on @skepwax.bsky.social and @slumberlandrecords.com. As reviewed previously by me for @freqzine.bsky.social here: freq.org.uk/reviews/jean...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
A real delight to catch the 'touring muses' incarnation of @throwingmuses.bsky.social in Bristol earlier this week. A well-structured and textured set of strong recent material, choice deep cuts and a scattering of 'hits', with some finely-integrated cello action throughout too. Come back soon...🙏
Throwing Muses on stage at The Fleece, Bristol 26 May 2025
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
A delight to catch a sublime Sunday afternoon live set in Bristol from The Gentle Spring today, with the songs sounding as beautifully rich and crafted as they do on their recent @skepwax.bsky.social debut LP.
The Gentle Spring at Knowle Constitutional Club, Bristol, 11 May 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
A dreamily stripped-down yet textured @firestations.bsky.social line-up headed a top-drawer triple-bill in Bristol last night, with strong support coming from Melinda Bronstein’s hypnotic loop manipulations and Andy Skellam’s troubadour intimacy.
Firestations on stage at the Hen & Chicken, Bristol, 10 May 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Really enjoyable to experience a charming double @damnablyrecords.bsky.social live gathering in Bristol last night, featuring Hazy Sour Cherry and Say Sue Me.
Say Sue Me @ Strange Brew, Bristol - 6 May 2025Hazy Sour Cherry @ Strange Brew, Bristol - 6 May 2025
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
A lovely lush and expansive yet intimate set from @thedecliningwinter.bsky.social in Bristol last night, with mesmeric support from @pefkin.bsky.social to boot.
The Declining Winter on stage at The Cube, Bristol on 26 April 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
Lovely life-affirming set from Dean Wareham’s live ensemble in Bristol last night, with strong cuts from his two most recent solo albums, a few Galaxie 500 gems and chugging yet lithe renditions of two Luna landmarks (“Friendly Advice” and “23 Three Minutes In Brussels”). @ahfow.bsky.social
Dean Wareham's live band on stage at The Fleece in Bristol, 6 April 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
My interview with Chris Eckman (The Walkabouts, Chris & Carla) on his new solo album - and more - is up now on @freqzine.bsky.social here: freq.org.uk/interviews/c...
Chris Eckman (Photo Credit: Nika Hölcl)
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
My reviews of new albums from Brown Spirits on Soul Jazz and @rosecityband.bsky.social on @thrilljockey.bsky.social are both up together on @freqzine.bsky.social here: freq.org.uk/reviews/brow...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
Throughout proceedings, David Yow sustained his affably anarchic showman role, Duane Denison weaved gnarly yet nimble guitar lines, Mac McNeilly splattered the drums with sweaty intensity and @davidwmsims.bsky.social anchored it all via bowel-quaking force of nature bass lines.
The Jesus Lizard on stage at The Fleece, 10 Jan 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 12/01/2025
@thejesuslizard.bsky.social were on top form for a Friday night stop-off in Bristol. Their dynamic democratic approach paid plentiful dividends, with cuts from the still-fresh @ipecac.com-released ‘Rank’ LP standing up well amongst the seminal likes of “Boilermaker”, “Seasick” and “Mouth Breather”.
The Jesus Lizard on stage at The Fleece, 10 Jan 2025.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
REVIEW BUNDLE - My takes on two radically different but strong new albums on Gard Du Nord Records from Misha Chylkova and Keiron Phelan & Peace Signs are up now on @freqzine.bsky.social here: freq.org.uk/reviews/keir...
Keiron Phelan & Peace Signs - The Whole Band Just Turned Mellow album sleeveMisha Chylkova - Dancing The Same Dance album sleeve
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 20/12/2024
REVIEW BUNDLE - My thoughts on the @soniccathedral.bsky.social's 'Celebrate Yourself!' boxset, @emmaandersonmusic.bsky.social's 'Spiralée' reworks LP and a new EP from @dearyband.bsky.social are all up together now on @freqzine.bsky.social here: freq.org.uk/reviews/soni...
Celebrate Yourself! The Sonic Cathedral Story 2004–2024 sleeve artDeary’s 'Aurelia EP' sleeve artEmma Anderson's 'Spiralée' LP sleeve art
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
My review of The Folk Implosion live, is up now on @freqzine.bsky.social here: freq.org.uk/reviews/folk...
The Folk Implosion on stage at The Fleece, Bristol.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
My review of the new Lazarus Clamp album is up now at @freqzine.bsky.social here: freq.org.uk/reviews/laza...
Lazarus Clamp - 'How I Quit Being' album sleeve
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
REVIEW FEATURE: My takes on new albums from Trees Speak and Jilk as well as a compilation from Woodford Halse are up now on @freqzine.bsky.social here...➡️ freq.org.uk/reviews/tree... @woodfordhalse.bsky.social @jilk.bsky.social
Trees Speak - TimeFold album cover'Undulating Waters 8' compilation coverJilk - 'Soft In Shape And Meaning' album cover
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
FEATURE: My interview with Carla Torgerson (The Walkabouts, Chris & Carla) on her new solo album, is up now at Freq here: freq.org.uk/interviews/c... [Photo credit: Tricia Cassels]
Carla Torgerson
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
REVIEW - My take on the sublime new album from The Declining Winter, on Second Language, is up here now on Freq: freq.org.uk/reviews/the-...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 01/11/2024
FEATURE - My new interview with Bardo Pond is up now on Freq here: freq.org.uk/interviews/b...
Picture of Bardo Pond
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 18/10/2024
REVIEW: My take on Saloon's Peel sessions LP from @precrecs.bsky.social is up now on Freq here: freq.org.uk/reviews/salo... (@theleaflibrary.bsky.social)
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 13/10/2024
REVIEW FEATURE - My thoughts on new albums from Heron & Crane, Hawksmoor, Polypores and Klaus Morlock are up at Freq here now: freq.org.uk/reviews/hero... @castlesinspace.bsky.social @heronandcrane.bsky.social @polypores.bsky.social @woodfordhalse.bsky.social
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 22/09/2024
My review of the new Three Quarter Skies album on @soniccathedral.bsky.social is up here now at Freq: freq.org.uk/reviews/thre...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
Really enjoyable to see Steve Wynn's acoustic solo show in Bristol last night, mixing up fresh and more vintage songs of various origins with presentations from his new memoir.
Steve Wynn on stage at the Hen & Chicken, Bristol on 17 Sept 2024.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 05/09/2024
REVIEW - My thoughts on the terrific new album from New Zealand's Vor-stellen (via Feral Child and Flying Nun) are up now at Freq here: freq.org.uk/reviews/vor-...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 03/09/2024
My review of the new Ghostwriter album on @subexotic.bsky.social is just up here now at Freq: freq.org.uk/reviews/ghos...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 27/08/2024
REVIEW - My takes on new albums from @gregnieuws.bsky.social, @giantsofdiscovery.bsky.social and @joehigham.bsky.social from the extended @woodfordhalse.bsky.social family are all here together on Freq: freq.org.uk/reviews/nieu...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 24/08/2024
ICYMI too: Here's my first review for Freq, of the recently released new album from Plankton Wat on Feral Child Recordings: freq.org.uk/reviews/plan...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 24/08/2024
ICYMI: My still-fresh review for Freq of the newly-pressed Janice Long BBC session EP from Jesse Garon And The Desperadoes from @precrecs.bsky.social is found here: freq.org.uk/reviews/jess...
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 24/08/2024
REVIEW - My thoughts on the new solo album from Steve Wynn are up now on Freq right here: freq.org.uk/reviews/stev...
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