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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/10/2026

#GBBO how did they decide which of the throuple to go into the tent? Must have caused issues.

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2026

I just backed this boxed set from folk legend Archie Fisher on Kickstarter. www.kickstarter.com/projects/212190…

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

From Leith to Kyiv Sarah Lippett’s 10 Years: Documenting Ukrainian Resolve and Resistance brings together ten years of work with Ukrainian artists, exploring war, exile, identity, resistance and the search for beauty in difficult times. Published by Out of […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

I like Danni, which seems to be a minority opinion, but I fear this is her last week in the tent #gbbo

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

Death Cab for Cutie in Edinburgh. A band I used to listen to a lot back in the day. Corn Exchange is not my favourite venue but a good set. Loved support act Pool Kids too. #music #edinburgh #livemusic

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

Sigur Ros were amazing on Monday. Not the sensory assault of previous gigs but a warmer subtler performance that slowly drew in the audience. Despite the 50 people on stage it felt quite intimate. #Edinburgh #gig #sigurrós #livemusic

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/08/2026

🌱 Sequential Scotland and the Great Comics Rewilding I headed to Glasgow for the second Sequential Scotland and came away feeling pretty optimistic about the state of comics in Scotland. Dozens of artists, new books, old friends and plenty of evidence that […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A busy room at a comics convention with tables

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/07/2026

I just backed Another Realm - A collection of comics by Kristyna Baczynski on @kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/averyh… #comics

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/06/2026

Can a city ever live up to the city we imagine? daredevilsandwarriors.com/2026/06/2… In my latest review, I take a look at @karlchristiankrumpholz In the City Part 5—a thoughtful comic about pubs, neighbourhoods, urban life […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Cover of the book In the City part 5 shoing a man and woman walking through an urban landscape

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/06/2026

Nice to see #Scotland getting a resounding victory over Bolivia last night in their world cup warm up. We all know better that to get carried away, but hey, let's enjoy it while it lasts #worldcup

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/05/2026

A little bit of Angoulême came to Edinburgh this weekend. I spent the day at the Auld Alliance Comics Festival, meeting creators from Scotland and France, picking up some fantastic comics, and getting beautiful sketched and signed books. Add in small press […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A large room with long windows, it is full of people and stalls

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/05/2026

Fantastic to catch the Pixies last night at Dunfermline Alhambra, maybe my favourite time of seeing them. #gig #livemusic

A guitar band on stage swathed in spotlights

Four members of the band the Pixies take a bow on stage

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 17/05/2026

Against Stillness - a review of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando adapted by Jules Scheele. I’ve just posted a review of @julesscheele graphic novel adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s Orlando — a vivid, playful and deeply human reimagining of one of the great experimental […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

cover of the graphic novel of Orlando featuring depictions of an androgynous character over time

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/05/2026

A visit to the Christian Aid book sale at the New Town Church in George Street. This is a huge annual sale that happens across the country but this church must be one of the biggest. And it has CD's - £1 each. The star find was Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

The cover of a CD by John Tavener and Steven Isserlis

The cover of The Protecting Veil by John Tavener and Steven Isserlis

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/04/2026

Cold Case - A mortician. Vampires. Fragile clan politics. Film noir atmosphere. I reviewed Mort by Travis Brown, Nate Walkington and Marina Leon — a genre-mashing urban fantasy comic that will appeal to fans of Preacher and Criminal. Dark alleys, slanting […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Cover of comic book Mort. A man with bald head, glasses and a beard makes a cup of tea whilst a woman in a red dress watches and smokes.

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/04/2026

Are they going to call them the Trumpvinas? One huge golf course, mind the penguins? #malvinas #falklands

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/04/2026

Nice day at record store day in St Vincent Chapel and the False Widow. Highlight was Kathryn Joseph and also dug Buffet Lunch. Also fun was seeing my team progress to the Scottish cup final, watching penalties on my phone outside the venue! #RSD2026 #recordstoreday

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 19/04/2026

Review - Otherkin from @otherkin.comic - Magical battles from rainy London to the sun scorched outback of Australia. daredevilsandwarriors.com/2026/04/1… #comics #review

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/04/2026

Terrible news that Wonderland models in Edinburgh is closing. They say they are seeking new premises but I have a bad feeling they will go online only. #edinburgh

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/04/2026

Looking forward to record store day next week. Will aim to head to the VoxBox event at the St. Vincent chapel. It was great last year and there is a great lineup including the mighty Kathryn Joseph. Anything else going on? #rsd26 #rsd #recordstoreday

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/04/2026

I just backed Orlando - a graphic novel adaptation by Jules Scheele. Check it out on Kickstarter www.kickstarter.com/projects/averyh… #comics #kickstarter

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/04/2026

In the Neighbourhood. Reflections on fatherhood, cinema and more from Jonathan Baylis and a host of talented artists including Noah Van Sciver, B.Mure and Christian Krumpholz. Short review of So Buttons 15. daredevilsandwarriors.com/2026/04/1… #review #comics

Cover of comic book So Buttons. A tribute to a classic Machine Man cover featuring a robot whose head is being worked on.

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 07/03/2026

Record fair CD hunting today. No piles of £1 CDs as is sometimes the case but some nice finds. Grant Hart, American Music Club, Midlake, Hoodoo Gurus, Fairport Convention and Uncle Tupelo. #cd #music

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 08/01/2026

Amazing to get this much anticipated cd box set of the great Dick Gaughan. Rare and uncollected tracks with all proceeds to the great man himself. I was lucky enough to see Dick play a few times and he was a master of his art. #cd #music #folk #dickgaughan

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/12/2025

Last night was the Xmas Party for the Onion Cellar. The resurrection of the 80's indie club has been a welcome feature in 2025. The night even came with a free cassette tape and badge (no I don't have a player anymore). It was a thoroughly retro night. Probably more pure than any actual indie […]

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 16/12/2025

At Sneaky Pete's last night. Primarily to see first on the bill Faex Optim. The Edinburgh creator of synth soundscapes did not disappoint. Didn't catch the name of the next act. Hey support acts, tell people who you are! Headliner Jennifer Walton turned in an […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A woman on stage raises her hands while singing

A man performing with a laptop and other equipment

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/12/2025

Well tree is up. The lights don't work but I do have a mammoth on the tree. #xmas toot toot

A Christmas tree decoration of a mammoth

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/11/2025

Three Chords and a Photocopier (or a Riso machine) - a look at the Edinburgh Zine Fair 2025 - still on today! daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/11/0… #zinefair #comics #zines #Edinburgh #Scotland

A riso printed poster in blue and red for Edinburgh Zine Fair

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/10/2025

Not the greatest picture but a great night watching Robert Forster and his Swedish band in Edinburgh. We got the story of the inspiration behind the song Breakfast on the Train which tells the tale of a night of passion in Edinburgh. #livemusic #gig #robertforster #GoBetweens

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2025

To Glasgow yesterday for Tenement Trail - an event showcasing dozens of bands around the Gallowgate and centred on the iconic Barrowland Ballroom. I enjoyed Theo Bleak, Vanderlye, The Zebecks, No Windows, Waverley, Gallus, Stride and Chloe Slater. Had to […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A man with a microphone on stage in front of a sign reading Tenement Trail

A band on stage in a converted church with stained glass windows.

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/10/2025

I must admit I always listen to the same 3 or 4 Sonic Youth albums so am giving the others a try. Washing Machine is great. #sonicyouth #music

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2025

Braved Storm Amy to head to the Onion Cellar at Leith Depot last night. On the bill were Those Unfortunates, Shinlifter and Lung Leg. Some nice terrace singalongs from Housemartinesque Those Unfortunates. Highlight for me were Shinlifter whose singer was […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A band on stage - a man with a red tshirt has a microphone

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 21/09/2025

Pixelfed seems to be down since yesterday? Or at least my android phone app is giving an error 'the service may be temporarily unavailable ' @pixelfed #pixelfed

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Street Art Utopia @streetartutopia.mastodon.online.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2025

They erased Banksy’s mural in London — just like they erase Gaza’s story every day. 💔

Side-by-side images of Banksy’s mural on the Royal Courts of Justice in London. On the left, the artwork appears faded and scrubbed, leaving only a ghostly outline of a judge raising a gavel over a protester holding a placard. On the right, the mural is fully visible in sharp black and white stencil, showing a judge in a traditional white wig and robes striking down at a protester who defends himself with a bloodied sign.

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2025

Wonderful purveyors of BD for the people of Edinburgh, La Belle Adventure Bookshop held an event yesterday with Jon McNaught, now himself based in the city. I write a little about it and his new book Hors Scène (Off Stage) published by Dargaud. #comics […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A riso printed poster in blue advertising an exhibition by artist Jon McNaught

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/08/2025

Started to use the fediverse alternative to GoodReads. Check out my first review if you feel so inclined ramblingreaders.org/book/455584/s/y… #books

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2025

Yesterday I braved the insane crowds in Edinburgh. It was crazy Saturday with peak Festival crowds meeting the bucket hatted hordes heading to see Oasis at Murrayfield. I was going to see Make it Happen at the Festival Theatre. This play examined the financial crisis of 2008, particularly the […]

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 10/08/2025

Doing my Sunday ritual of reading all the newsletters, patreons and what not that get emailed to me. This is a good way to discover new stuff and I backed this interesting looking book on kickstarter which was hyped by Kieron Gillan. Total Recall of the Heart by Phoebe Hedges […]

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2025

Got this cool book. You and me Against the World by Saskia Holling. The story of the mid 80s indie scene in Edinburgh via some key bands. I remember seeing Jesse Garon and the Desperados at my local indie disco when I was still at school in Dunfermline. The […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Cover of a book with a photo of the band Rote Kapelle

Page from a book with an image of a gig poster

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 03/08/2025

Thoughts and highlights from Sequential Scotland, a new con in Glasgow. daredevilsandwarriors.com/2025/08/0… #comics #smallpress

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2025

Hit the crowded streets of Edinburgh last night to see a couple of bands at Sneakys. Great sets from Shinlifter and Chunk. Appreciated the optional cat drawing on my hand as my entry stamp. Whole thing organized by Fuzz Bat. #edinburgh #gigs #livemusic #music

A band with female singer on stage with red lighting

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