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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

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 · 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

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 · 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

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 · 21/09/2025

@ikuturso @pixelfed hi yes, the website is fine and I can post but the android app is throwing an error

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

@pixelfed the web page works fine, so maybe an app issue?

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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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