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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 · 11h
My thoughts on the latest @kristinhersh.bsky.social solo album for @freqzine.bsky.social...⤵️
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
ICYMI: My still-fresh drone-themed review bundle for @freqzine.bsky.social⤵️
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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 · 28/09/2026
It's all about the drones in my freshest @freqzine.bsky.social review bundle...⤵️
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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 · 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
...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 · 10/09/2026
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)
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Behind the Door, by Black Duck with Elena Setién
from the album Black Duck with Elena Setién
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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
...as well as @emmaandersonmusic.bsky.social and @heidianneberry.bsky.social in vocal combination. 🎧https://glassmodern.bandcamp.com/track/loves-riddle-w-emma-anderson-heidi-berry
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Love's Riddle (w/ Emma Anderson & Heidi Berry), by Stefano Guzzetti
from the album In A Strange Place
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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 · 13/07/2026
My latest piece for @freqzine.bsky.social... ⤵️
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
A lot of good - and quite rare in places - stuff on this one.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Something from the Moss Elixir/Mossy Liquor-era.... like "Beautiful Queen", "Devil's Radio", "Wide Open Star" or "De Chirico Street".
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Yes, indeed! Essential starters I recommend: 'Low Birth Weight', 'Artist Rifles', 'The Troubled Sleep Of...', 'Disaffected' and the two rarities comps.
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Don't forget Glen's solo album: glenjohnson.bandcamp.com/album/detail...
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Details Not Recorded, by Glen Johnson
0 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
From which this is definitely highlight from @billdmackay.bsky.social-featuring BCMC... bcmc.bandcamp.com/track/kaleid...
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Kaleidosmoke, by BCMC
from the album Stash
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Current and recommended listening...🎧⤵️
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
One of many @robynhitchcock.bsky.social earworms currently on rotation... www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qXq...
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De Chirico Street
YouTube video by Robyn Hitchcock & The Egyptians - Topic
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
My latest review bundle for @freqzine.bsky.social... ⤵️
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
As well as this... ➡️ eternaltapestry1.bandcamp.com/track/when-i...
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When I Was In Your Mind, by Eternal Tapestry
from the album A World Out of Time
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Adrian @acloudtotheback.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
And this... ➡️ eternaltapestry1.bandcamp.com/track/white-...
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White Adder's Tongue, by Eternal Tapestry
from the album Wild Strawberries
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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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