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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A phrase I read on Reddit from the POV of a busker who was harassed by a famous singer who drunkenly demanded to hear the busker play one of his songs: "my dude was turnt as a MF".

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A singular hit single by 1985, Swiss duo Double presented a song that leads with atmosphere and simplicity. But what kind of song is it? What genre does it most closely resemble? Is it happy, sad, or a combination of both somehow?

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Double Play “The Captain of Her Heart”

Listen to this track by Swiss duo with a talent for ambience, Double (prounounced DOO-bluh). It’s “The Captain of Her Heart”, an international radio hit taken from the band’…

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Trying to find a printer who can print a couple of copies of a pdf into book form without costing the Earth. It's harder than I thought

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Your Internet Friend Tom Tomorrow @tomtomorrow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

bring back quirky individual blogs!

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Food vendors that are in the shape of the food items they sell.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As it happens, today is my daughter's birthday.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Feeling unpopular? Don't worry. It's all relative, man. Just ask this guy.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Songs about parenthood are many. But few capture the unique strangeness of how being a parent can affect how we experience the passage of time like Zach Gill's song "Watch Them Grow" does. How does Gill balance utter joy and quiet melancholy so well in this tune about identity and transformation?

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Zach Gill Sings “Watch Them Grow”

While still a member of Animal Liberation Orchestra and Jack Johnson’s band, multi-instrumentalist Zach Gill put out his first solo LP that centres on the themes of family. This cut is a high…

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A collection of murals I've spied out over the years.

A collage of murals on walls in variouslocationsin B.C.
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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

More flowery images which I'm prone to taking, apparently.

A collection of colourful images of plants, flowers, and trees.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Imposter syndrome sufferers take note ...

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A third-time nominee for the coveted Mercury Prize and a winner of that award in 2020, British songwriter Michael Kiwanuka struggled through a period of grave self doubt. What larger themes are under the surface of this wistful, poignant tune?

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Michael Kiwanuka Sings “Light”

A third-time nominee for the coveted Mercury Prize and a winner of that award in 2020, British songwriter Michael Kiwanuka struggled through a period of grave self doubt. This song is all about fin…

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Listening to my *Wistful Autumnal* Playlist. In a row: Judee Sill, Kate Wolf, and Nick Drake, each with some tragic histories, and all people who deserved better. What is it with my music taste? I just want everyone to be OK, y'know.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I'm digging a new (to me) band - RIKAS. Kind of a retro-guitar pop band with an emphasis on danceworthy grooves from Stuttgart that seems to draw a lot of influence from late-1970s radio singles. Here's their YouTube channel should you wish to explore further (you should).

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Rikas

Sam, Sascha, Chris & Ferdinand <3

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

"Our Last Summer" is a wistful memory of idealized love on ABBA's 1980 hit album Super Trouper. In some ways it stands in contrast to the big hit single "The Winner Takes it All". How do these two songs counterbalance each other? What does "Our Last Summer" say about memory and identity?

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ABBA Sing “Our Last Summer”

Swedish pop avatars ABBA cut “Our Last Summer” from 1980’s Super Trouper album to capture a wistful memory of young love. This was during a time when relationships in the group we…

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

So, I guess Spotify is adding songs to my existing playlists automatically. There have been some great additions and they all sort of fit thematically. But the playlist isn't mine anymore.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I think I'd like to start writing things down again. On paper. With a pen.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

When I see dogs and cats in tv shows and commercials, I always consider how little they must know about what the fuck is going on.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

At the end of a busy day, I just want my fellow commuters to button it.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Writing is a process and the only way is through.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Dolly Parton grew up hearing and loving bluegrass music—an extension of the culture she came out of. In a way, the values that inform the music are reflected in Dolly's own worldview—everyone playing their part as they're able to make something good, and make the world better as a result.

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Dolly Parton Sings “The Grass is Blue”

Dolly Parton grew up hearing and loving bluegrass music—an extension of the culture she came out of. In a way, the values that inform the music are reflected in Dolly’s own worldview—everyone…

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I am scouring Google maps, etc. re: Lake Ontario. I grew up next to the lake, and spent many a time enjoying it as a teenager, a lot of the time when I was clearing my head as teenagers are wont to do. It was a comfort to me and I still think of it as an integral part of my sense of home.

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Emily, a Two-Shoes-Gooder @rebelmusicteach.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I was watching Olivia Rodrigo’s spots encouraging youth vaccination (from 2021) today but I had forgotten about Dolly’s massive financial influence on this. I know one woman cannot save the entire world but my god she tried.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

I got stung by a yellowjacket. I try not to hate them. At this time of year, they're desperate. But my patience is being tested.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Shannon Mews in Kerrisdale, taken on one of our public transit adventures on Saturday.

The main house in Shannon Mews Park in Kerrisdale, Vancouver, under a pretty spectacular pattern of cloud on a late summer day

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

When Prince's new album Musicology came out in 2004, it was a return to his signature sound. The title track embodies this handily. But it also represents a personal milestone beyond just Grammy awards and critical acclaim. It's also a peak behind the (purple) curtain.

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Prince Plays “Musicology”

When Prince’s new album Musicology came out in 2004, he didn’t want people to think of it as a comeback. But it was certainly a return to his signature sound. The title track embodies t…

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This is an anthem to being in and out of a romance while being young and sometimes unwary. But what kind of pop song is this, exactly?

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I've been using my online handle "Clipppernolan" and sometimes "Clipper" for short, for so long (26 years) that whenever I see the word "clipper" my lizard brain thinks it's about me.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

What my life is now. "<insert cool record> came out 30 years ago today. If you can remember back that far and currently have your glasses within reach, here's an article about it."

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Maybe I'm no economist. But if everything was about 40% cheaper, I think the world would make more sense.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

"The Wire" was an undeniable and instant pop classic by 2013. The band seamlessly blends classic rock with modern pop. But there's another aspect to their precocious talent on display in this tune that sounds like it's about a breakup. It's actually about something far more profound.

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Haim Play “The Wire”

Sisterly pop trio Haim proved themselves as precocious talents when their debut album broke through in 2013. This cut was a flagship to their sound; unabashedly pop with classic rock influences. Bu…

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

A Letterboxd review that amused me: "This movie is confusing and bad "

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Is Tubi serving up more commercials lately?

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

This glorious pop tune from the mists of time has been in my head for the past two days, on and off. Why? No idea, man. Never look a gift horse in the mouth, I guess.

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The Teardrop Explodes | Reward | Original Promo Restored | 1981

YouTube video by Nacho Video

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

George Harrison spent a long time dealing with the burden of being a former Beatle. But by the time his 1987 comeback record came out, he had other feelings about his FABulous years as a mop top. He poured all his affection (with some dry humour, natch) into one of his best solo songs. Read on.

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George Harrison Sings “When We Was Fab”

By the early-to-mid 1980s, George Harrison felt he was losing ground as a musical artist. Concentrating on other areas, he still wanted to make music. All he needed was the right collaborator. Alon…

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Dave Ross @daveamitri.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Why not. No bugger will read it anyway #TOTP theafterword.co.uk/the-day-befo...

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The Day Before You Came

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I have articles about pop music and jazz from the 20th Century to now, all ready to go on thedeletebin.com to the end of 2027. One post a week, every Monday. You can subscribe to be notified when they go live. So, why not do that? 😀

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The Delete Bin

Music blog – pop, rock, & jazz from the 20th Century to now

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

I wish Karl Wallinger was alive, healthy, and making records. 😢

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Tonight's movie is *The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then The Bigfoot* (2018). I am finally going to watch it after much delay. A few years ago on that other site, the production team on the movie followed me and were very nice. Also, Sam Elliott is in it.

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Tade Thompson @tadethompson.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

There needs to be a dating app, but not for actual dating. It's for friendship (no benefits). And it's for people over 35. Also, introverts.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

It's all about setting boundaries, good people.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Youth! Innocence! Summer! This tune packs it all in together.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

A thread about tech. And mazes.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

When I was a kid, I wondered if I'd be the kind of aging adult who would look at the news headlines and say: this world's going nuts. Well, good people. I didn't actually use the words "this world's going nuts". I used a less TV friendly variant.

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Rob Jones 🍁 @clippernolan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Synthpop duo Sylvan Esso's cut "Ferris Wheel" touches on collective memories of summer fun, youthful enthusiasm, and sexual frisson. What's the subtext in this tune that puts all that into adult perspective?

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Sylvan Esso Play “Ferris Wheel”

Synthpop duo Sylvan Esso put out this paean to youthful abandon by their third record Free Love. Shimmering with summer vibes and an appropriately danceable pulse, the song also contains a subtext …

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