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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 · 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 · 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 · 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

Three women artists to close. Laura Marling is great despite being an aristo. Post-christian Michelle Shocked doing Disney covers, hmm. Finally Bat for Lashes, got home and realised I already had this. Doh. (3) #cd #music

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

Next up some Gorky's - can't go wrong really. Van the Man, even his bad albums are kinda good. And Dundee/Glasgow favourites Deacon Blue - don't judge me I like this album and remember watching them play Dignity at anti-poll tax rallies. #cd #music

The cover of the CD Raintown by Deacon Blue

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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 · 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 · 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

Then the headliners The Cords with their primitive Pastelian stylings. The Cords are getting lots of attention and it will be interesting to see what 2026 holds for them. A bonus extra was an instrument swapping supergroup Bandana Cat featuring members of […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A band on stage featuring two women playing guitar and drums

A band on stage comprised of two women and one man

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

First up were the reformed Catburgers (featuring a couple of pals on drums and guitar stepping in). Real C86 stuff, very cool and glad I wore my anorak. Then we had Homework clearly big fans of Teenage Fanclub and were loud! (2) #edinburgh #music #weeredbar #gig

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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 · 04/10/2025

Lung Leg were great - poppy but spiky. They had some nice new t-shirts but I had to get one of the Jaime Hernandez designed 'maid to minx' shirts. Terrible photos sorry, I was right at the back! #livemusic #gig #leith #leit (2)

A woman with blond hair and a red top on stage singing

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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 · 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 · 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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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2025

After a rather too long a break I have written something on Daredevils and Warriors dot com. Some reflections on Small Press Day and the state of indie comics right now, especially in Scotland. Plus some recommendations for some great books that are funding […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/06/2025

Edinburgh is the star of a new scandi-noir style detective show. I feared the worst - and yes it does have maverick cops who don't play by the rules and whisky swigging lawyers not to mention the old psychiatrist exposition trope. But! But it is actually […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A huge billboard covering the entire side of a building. It advertises the TV show Department Q

A 1970's flat roofed building in the background a high rise building

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 22/05/2025

Great to see tap-on tap-off arriving on the Edinburgh trams. Now payment is integrated with buses so the total you pay will never be more than a daysaver ticket. A big step forward for public transport in the capital. #edinburgh #tram #publictransport

A poster at a tram stop featuring a black Scotty dog advertising new payment options

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

Ah , the royal family. Charles with his 72 houses, Harry wanting the perks without the work and Andrew, well we all know about Andrew. Surprising that there are not louder calls for democratic reform and a Republic. We brought the call to Calton Hill in […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

protestors on a sunny day, behind them a monument with Roman columns

Two singers on a stage a white man with a guitar and a young black woman singing. Behind them a banner reading Not My King

A banner reading Edinburgh for a Republic, behind a monument with doric columns

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/04/2025

Second stop was the False Widow pub in Leith for the Lost Map label and Good Vibes record store presentation. The sun streamed in and the low alcohol beer was tasty. Dominie Hooper was amazing and I will definitely be looking out for her indie folk sounds. R […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A shop window for Good Vibes Neighbourhood Store and Studios

A woman with a black baseball cap on stage with a guitar

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 12/04/2025

Fun was had at Record Store Day in Edinburgh. First stop St.Vincent Chapel in St.Vincent street where, yes, I did buy a St.Vincent CD (among others)! Wonderful music from Withered Hand, Bell Lungs and Haiver and some CDs bought. Very pleased also to get a new […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

A man on stage with a guitar, behind is a stained glass window

A woman with sparkly dress in front of keyboard behind a stained glass window

A banner reading "record store day UK" on a fence in front of a church

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 30/03/2025

The 1000 year old Anglo Saxon carving "The Harrowing of Hell" in Bristol Cathedral. Depicts Jesus rescuing Adam and Eve from Hell. #Bristol #hell

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/03/2025

Enjoyed the exhibition Hag today in Dunfermline. A wonderful range of women artists and an examination of societal attitudes towards female ageing. #Dunfermline #art #exhibition #jewellery #ceramics #poetry

The entrance to the exhibition Hag in Dunfermline

3 pieces of jewellery in blue and green colours

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 24/02/2025

Nice sensory assault last night from Mogwai at the Usher Hall. A lot of love from the audience for them. Ears not ringing too badly this morning! Memorable supports from Kathryn Joseph and Cloth who were both stunning. #livemusic #gig #edinburgh

A band on stage with dramatic lighting and smoke

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 09/02/2025

Visited the monthly open day at the Mansfield Traquiar Centre in Edinburgh. A former Catholic Apostolic Church, it features the incredible arts and crafts murals of Irish, Edinburgh based artist Phoebe Anna Traquiar. The sect believed the second coming […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 29/01/2025

Some live music last night at Sneaky Pete's. North Orbital, liked them the first time I saw them and they are even better now. Hutch had an English psychedelic whimsy meets West Coast guitar Americana vibe. Syd Barrett meets Crosby, Stills and Nash #livemusic #gig #edinburgh #scotland

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 26/01/2025

Protest by Greek citizens in Edinburgh and their supporters, drawing attention to a government cover-up of events around the Tempi train crash. #greece #Tempi #protest #Edinburgh #Scotland

A leaflet entitled "We protest the murder of our friends and family and its cover up by the Greek government."

Protestors holding signs and a Greek flag.

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 25/01/2025

"Ye see yon birkie ca’d a lord, Wha struts, an’ stares, an’ a’ that, Tho’ hundreds worship at his word, He’s but a coof for a’ that. For a’ that, an’ a’ that, His ribband, star, an’ a’ that, The man o’ independent mind, He looks an’ laughs at a’ that." […] [Original post on mastodon.social]

Plinth of Robert Burns statue in Leith. Reads "Burns 1759-1796"

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 18/01/2025

First visit to Good Vibes Neighbourhood Store and Studios. Picked up Lost Maps Records compilation and a new hat! My son (whose musical taste sometimes overlaps with mine) declared the song Floating by Susan Bear to be "fire". #Leith #edinburgh

Street art featuring a skeletal king rendered in zipatone style

Shop window of Good Vibes Neighbourhood Store and Studios

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 06/01/2025

Early morning in #balerno Currently dismantling the tree to the cheery sound of Mozart's Requiem which seems apt.

A row of shops and houses covered in snow

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 02/01/2025

Most of Edinburgh has suffered torrential rain and high winds. Whereas where I am, it is a bit higher up and a couple of degrees colder. So we have enjoyed a lovely blizzard yesterday. But today a fabulous walk in the dazzling snow. #snow #balerno #edinburgh #photography

A wood full of trees, branches are laden with snow.

Trees laden with snow against a clear blue sky.

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Alister @alisterb.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 01/01/2025

Happy New Year everyone! A dramatic blizzard to start the new year here in the Pentland Hills!

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