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Bren Sweeney

@brensweeney.bsky.social
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Making prints, abstract forms, brutalist shapes, occasional birds. Creating zines with Pastel sounds, instrumentals and 60's feels.

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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Feeling the need to mark special events- I've made a 'very' mini zine to give away at the St Etienne / Pastels gig this Sunday in Glasgow.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I felt connections with Language of Flowers on many levels which made making the cover art for their new single ‘Shimmer’ feel right. Through coincidence they got in touch after reading my zine at a friend’s house. This single is a special one for them and their first in a long time. x
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
2 prints found a new home today. Thanks to all that bought, admired and shared. It was a lot of fun.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
My solo exhibition is coming to an end. Final viewing tomorrow. If you’re in Glasgow come over and say hi. I’ll be there from 12.00.
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BLACK HILL TRANSMISSIONS @bhtransmissions.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Just finished Issue 2 on the way to Edinburgh, excellent work from @brensweeney.bsky.social . Recommended
2 copies of 'Here's Where You Belong' fanzine
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
So good when people love my prints. Thank you @withinsound.bsky.social xx Exhibition runs till end of the month at @monorailmusic.bsky.social mono Glasgow.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
One week to go until the opening night of my print exhibition. Nervous- yes, prepared- almost. Excited- for sure. All welcome x @thepastels.bsky.social
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Inspiration comes from the view across the river Clyde from Dumbarton. It’s a bit of a niche reference point and lacks structural and meteorological accuracy. 😊
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 19/07/2026
Super night at Silly Love Songs in Brighton. They’re a good bunch. Here’s what I played. 🧡💙💛
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
So honoured and grateful to get my zine recommended in the Guardian this week. You can still buy issue 1 and 2 from @monorailmusic.bsky.social or directly from me at brensweeney.bigcartel.com thanks x
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Beautiful symmetry that I was asked to create The Pastels concert poster for their Christmas gig this year.💙 Their 80’s gig posters were cultural currency in the days before ‘image search’. *tickets almost gone. Get on it. x
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
My first solo print exhibition at Mono, Glasgow throughout August. All welcome. Opening night Aug 2nd. Dj’s @thepastels.bsky.social and John Sweeney.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
I loved my recent screen printing class. I worked with paper stencils to layer shapes and colours. I also made this ‘Smashing Time’ print on a t shirt.
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Monkey @monkeypicks.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
Big fan of @brensweeney.bsky.social art and trust her ear so this is indeed where I belong.
Here’s Where You Belong fanzine issue 2. Follow Bren for more/ordering deets.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
I had a little help with this issue of ‘Here’s’ Where You Belong’. brensweeney.bigcartel.com
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
My new zine has Kurt Ralske on film, art, music and Ultra Vivid Scene. Gerry Love,ex TFC, on his record collection / new album. The Gabys on the process behind their music.Radhika talks about her new album. Superhuman on growing up in 80’s. Caledonia Soul book. Pre order at brensweeney.bigcartel.com
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
The purple and blue layers both have similar shapes but frame a different part of the grey. Just as you can have the same formative years as someone but you’ll both value different parts for different reasons. brensweeney.bigcartel.com
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
I’ve been visiting my hometown a lot recently and thinking about my youth. Places, people, lochs, rivers……and train stations that were important in my life. Lately my art has reflected these themes.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Mixing stencils with my more typical gel print style.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
If you grew up in and around Glasgow you grew up with the designs of sculptor and artist Charles Anderson. He’s currently 89 and his work amazes and endlessly inspires me.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
I printed my designs on cards. Tempted to do more.
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Darcie Hind Posz @darciehindposz.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
My new book will drop soon #Ancestoring #Genealogy You can order through Genealogical Publishing Co., and several other places. #HankJonesing #BrenSweeneyArt
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Ancestoring: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Families, and Ourselves
Ancestoring: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Families, and Ourselves [Posz, Darcie Hind] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Ancestoring: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Family, and Ourselves: Understanding Records, Families, and Ourselves
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
I’m putting together a piece on sad films for my next zine. I really love Made (1972) with Carol White and also gut wrenchingly depressing films like Lilya 4Ever and Dancer in the Dark. I want to hear your top sad films.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
Thrilled to be included in this artists sale at a local studio. Not really expecting sales as but just happy to get my work seen.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
A wee autumn diptych commission for a pal. I enjoyed doing these and will make a small series for my shop. brensweeney.bigcartel.com
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Assistant @assistant.bandcamp.com · 04/12/2025
These will be available tomorrow! Issue 3 of IN THE APRIL SUN has been, as ever, a labour of love.
The third issue of Jonathan’s densely packed, literary indie pop fanzine 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝐒𝐔𝐍, featuring:

▪︎ Exclusive interviews with Heavenly, The Slow Summits, Mike Schulman of Slumberland Records, Red Cavalry, jim’s twenty-one, The Felt Tips, Milton Hide, Chime School, Sunny Intervals and Cloudland Blue Quartet.

▪︎ A wealth of beautiful features and contributions including an oral record of Glas-Goes Pop '25, a live review of The Sweetest Ache, a book review by Lemonheads legend John Strohm, and pieces by Andy Hopkins (Nightjrrrs) and Rob Morgan (Honeybourne).

▪︎ There are also tons of album reviews (Theatre Royal, The Lovely Basement, Slow Country) and much else besides that your tired correspondent can not currently recall.

At 52 pages, this issue is thick, perfect bound, and stuffed with words, enthusiasm, and joy. I really hope you’re moved to give it a try.

With much love from Brighton,
Jonathan.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
brensweeney.bigcartel.com New art on my online shop, if your interested. x
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
A few different ideas on the go today.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Print 2 of a short series. Continuing with the same idea but experimenting with composition and scale.
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Assistant @assistant.bandcamp.com · 16/11/2025
Quick request; I am finished with my zine and just tidying up and proofreading - if you know about any contemporary indie pop zines for me to flag, let me know? I have Zine Things Happen, the @precrecs.bsky.social zines and Here’s Where You Belong by @brensweeney.bsky.social. What is missing?
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
New work and how it came together.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
youtu.be/5RStMqE_P7E?... Now playing, my go to,Lee Morgan.
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Lee MORGAN "Edda" (1965)
YouTube video by TheJPDM
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
This one will be added to my shop this weekend. brensweeney.bigcartel.com
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Nice 👌 MBV just got better.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
I made a wee stencil.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Exploring some new ideas with my prints.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Here’s some proof that my art would look good in your home.Go ahead and visit my shop and see for yourself (please and thank you). x brensweeney.bigcartel.com
A3 abstract art print in orange, pink and purple.
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Monkey @monkeypicks.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Big fan of fanzines, Brenda Sweeney’s art (see orange/black abstract brutalism in background) and her taste for indiepop and 60s nooks and crannies - so Here’s Where You Belong, is entirely correct. You? brensweeney.bigcartel.com
Fanzine, issue 2. Comet Gain, The Pastels, St Etienne, Autocamper, The Wednesday Play, Corita Kent Art, Pastels Pop Quiz. Bargain for £5
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Image transfers with vintage magazine. Joe Orton.
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
youtu.be/jCUROLB-qWY This is on heavy rotation with me right now. Definitely the best version of this song. Amen Corner and American Breed versions aren't without their merit but this is rawest and roughest. The original version by the Outsiders is very average.
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THE MODELS | BEND ME, SHAPE ME | IN A WORLD OF PRETTY FACES | PSYCHEDELIC 2-SIDER | SOUND FX | 4K
YouTube video by TRANSISTOR POP
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Bren Sweeney @brensweeney.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Here’s a finished design with a few of the steps in between.
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