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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Teatime sounds on what would have been Trish Keenan's 58th birthday. Such a loss. Thank you for the music 💜

Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

New @kristinhersh.bsky.social is sounding wonderful so thought I'd dig out my old and rather tatty looking limited edition CD copy of Hips and Makers for a tea time spin. Still sounds amazing 😍

A tatty looking CD digipack copy of Kristin Hersh's debut solo album Hips and Makers.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Slowdive were magnificent supporting The Cure at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester last night, and made me very happy to finally see them live again, after last seeing them as a 16 year old in 1990! Catch The Breeze (pictured) was particularly amazing!

Slowdive playing Catch The Breeze at Wythenshawe Park, Manchester.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Where God Came Never by @geologydisco.bsky.social on the brilliant @dustopianfreqs.bsky.social for #cassunday Getting it's first play and sounding and looking good so far. I can see this being on a lot as the nights draw in and the weather eventually turns.

Where God Came Never by Geology Disco plays on a TEAC cassette deck as the tape case sits on top of the deck.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This week's Anglesey trip included a visit to this pair of beauties, known as the Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones. I love the shadow on this photo. #StandingStoneSunday

The Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones casting a long shadow on a hot summer's day in Anglesey.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Goodbye and thank you to the coolest Spurs player in years. I know he wanted to leave for guaranteed first team football, but I've got a horrible feeling we're gonna regret this. Gutted to see him go, but good luck Djed! #COYS

Djed Spence holds the Europa League trophy whilst wearing a Spurs scarf around his head, and his winners medal around his neck.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Finally we also dropped in on Plas Newydd burial chamber, on the National Trust estate of Plas Newydd. Not hugely atmospheric, but a beautiful specimen none the less.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

We also visited Bodowyr burial chamber, that despite the fence around it, was a charming spot.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

A recent trip to Bryn Celli Ddu on Anglesey. Along with Maes Howe, probably my favourite burial chamber in the UK. #TombTuesday

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's bandcamp Friday, so support labels and artists if you can. I've just added these two lovely tapes from the awesome @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social and suggest you might check them out too. Plus new stuff from ambient labels @whitelabrecs.bsky.social and Home Normal also well worth checking out

Screengrab showing two Cruel Nature tapes, The weaving by Emmaleen Tangleweed, and Beneath The Eildon Tree by Wire Worms.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

We are lucky enough to get them in our garden, where they visit the valerian plant. Worth planting out if you have the space.

Hummingbird hawk moth feeding on a valerian plant. Picture not from my garden.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

#Cassunday triangle2 by Akira Sileas. Wonderful dark drones. One tape still available 👇 akirasileas.bandcamp.com/album/triang...

The cassette case for triangle2 by Akira Sileas sits on top of a TEAC cassette deck as the tape plays.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Enjoying some Pixies for #CDFriday and the end of another academic year. Love these deluxe book versions. And for some reason giving the Pixies (old & new) a blast in a heatwave always makes sense. Happy summer holidays all!

The deluxe CD book version of Doggerel by the Pixies sits on a CD player as the CD plays in a room with the curtains closed to protect from the heat.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Picked these beauties up at the Still Point Festival yesterday. Ian Hawgood and David Cordero - Shifting Times and an Evergreen sampler compilation tape that were very kindly offered to attendees for free #cassunday

Ian Hawgood and David Cordero - Shifting Times cassette on the left with the Evergreen sampler compilation tape on the right with it's handmade card sleeve.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Lovely. My tape copy still plays great too.

Cassette of Brian Eno's Music For Airports.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Incredible day in Stroud yesterday at the Still Point Ambient Festival. So many great sets including ambient legend Ian Hawgood and in such a beautiful location. Really hope this runs again next year 🙏

Ian Hawgood playing live at the Still Point Festival.

Andrew Heath playing live at the Still Point Festival.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Both of these fabulous records are hitting the spot in this ridiculous weather this morning. I'm shut away with curtains drawn in a vain attempt to not melt. #NowPlaying

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

I was on my parent's insurance and home from Uni that summer. So I was driving my Dad's VW Santana when I was allowed to. A lovely car despite being red.

A cherry red VW Santana circa 1990. Not a photo of my Dad's actual car.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Sun is shining so some Saint Etienne for #CDFriday This is the 1996 European CD issue of Tiger Bay. Happy weekend all!

The CD sleeve for Saint Etienne's Tiger Bay.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

#NowPlaying #musicsky #vinyl Latest Charbel Haber LP. Really excellent ambient drone on Ruptured Records.

A black vinyl copy of May A Soft Sun Bless Your Sky While You Wait For The Inevitable by Charbel Haber plays on a Pro-Ject turntable with the sleeve in the background.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Always nice to get one over Leicester. And a home semi final confirmed. Hopefully Russell will be back for that. #allezBath

Screenshot of the BBC sport app, showing the final score between Bath Rugby and Leicester Tigers as a 24-22 win for Bath.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Awesome package arrived from the mighty @eveale.bsky.social Signed CDs, stickers, cards and handwritten lyrics. Wonderful! And without doubt my favourite black metal album in years. 🌳⚔️Enter the Woodland Realm here 👇 eveale.bandcamp.com/album/enter-...

Signed CDs, stickers, cards, a promo sheet and handwritten lyrics sit on a wooden coffee table.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

We saw the amazing @thehandsomefamily.bsky.social in Bristol last night, who were as wonderful as ever, and very laid back (almost horizontal at times) and then this morning I found one of Rennie's books in a Frome charity shop, and it's signed too 😍 What an awesome 24 hours!

The Handsome Family onstage at St. George's Bristol.

The front cover to a short story collection called Evil by Rennie Sparks.

The inside page of the book Evil is signed by Rennie Sparks, which reads 'May your dogs be white & fluffy' ❤️ Rennie

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Nice. Got me digging out my Boredoms CDs. Just the three, but all superb.

Three Boredoms CDs, clockwise from top left, Seadrum/House of Sun, Vision Creation New Sun and Super ae.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Ween's Brown Box collects all 10 studio albums. So great to have these all in one place. #NowPlaying my favourite of the lot - White Pepper #CDFriday

The CD cover to White Pepper by Ween sits next to the rigid card box set containing the 9 other Ween studio albums on CD. The box set is Brown, obviously.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Vote here: britainsfavouritebutterfly.co.uk?vote_action=...

Screenshot confirming my vote for the Purple Hairstreak as Britain's favourite butterfly.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Watched I Saw The TV Glow last night. Left me in a bit of a daze, and has continued to stay with me this morning. Wasn't quite sure what to make of it as the credits rolled, but am starting to think it might be a genius piece of filmmaking. Not sure I've seen anything truly like it before.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

These three will be battling it out for my top 5 #debutalbums9599

Squarepusher Feed Me Weird Things album cover

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

This headline. Jeez. Cos Spurs are at full strength aren't they! Clearly the headline writer just trying to make out that Spurs had it easy. They can't help but take every opportunity to have a dig, even when we actually win. Ridiculous.

Screenshot of The Guardian match report of Tottenham's 2-1 win away at Aston Villa with the headline 'Richarlison heads Tottenham past weakened Aston Villa and out of drop zone'.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

New cassette rack arrived and up. Mainly tapes on @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social @woodfordhalse.bandcamp.com Library of the Occult, and Spun Out of Control stored here, plus a few others. Glad that these racks are easily available to buy again. #cassunday

Wooden cassette rack hanging on the wall filled with 100 cassettes.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

#NowPlaying Happy Beltane one and all. Tapes long sold out but digital still available. Amazing album on @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social thirdkindrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-be...

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Only one thing for it after this afternoon's football scores. Acid Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno. Played loud! #NowPlaying

Starless and Bible Black LP by Acid Mothers Temple & The Cosmic Inferno plays on a Pro-Ject turntable with the sleeve in the background.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Some excellent post rock for #cassunday This brilliant double play cassette from Pillars features two albums on one tape, 'Cavum' on one side, and 'Of Salt And Sea' on the other. Released on @pastinside.bsky.social and if you are in the UK available at @normanrecords.com for just £5.99. Result!

A cassette case showing the 'Cavum' sleeve, and the O-card slipcase showing the 'Of Salt And Sea' sleeve, of both albums by the post rock band Pillars.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Nice one! Just one on my want list this year and happily @ravesfromthegrave.bsky.social still had a copy when I dropped in today. Very slight seam split, so a bit cheaper than expected but very happy to get one of these. Just about to get its first spin.

Ethel Cain - Inbred EP Record Store Day copy on vinyl in protective sleeve.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Found these two great electro compilations on @planetmurecords.bsky.social in a charity shop this week. Weirdly both have these odd glossy stickers / photos attached to the sleeves. No way they can be taken off safely. Why would anyone do that? Previous owner clearly a psychopath 🤣 #CDFriday

CD sleeves of two Mary-Anne Hobbs compilations

The inner sleeve of one of the CDs showing 3 attached stickers or photos, plus the back sleeve of another CD with it's attached sticker or photo. Shocking behaviour.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

#NowPlaying Loop - Fade Out This is the 1992 silver vinyl reissue. Their best album?

Loop - Fade Out LP plays on silver vinyl on a Pro-Ject turntable with the sleeve in the background

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Wow! Bath never give up! 14-35 behind at one point. That is a stunning result. Fair play to Saints. They could still be Prem champions this year. What a match. And Bath in a Champions Cup semi for the first time in an age. #AllezBath

Screenshot of the Bath v Northampton result, reading Bath 43 Northampton 41.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A trip to Cerne Abbas & the Nine Stones at Winterbourne, plus a stop off at St Mary's Church in Batcombe, where the squire and his horse once knocked a pinnacle on the tower off centre as his horse jumped over the tower as he raced home to cover up his conjuring. A beautiful day out in the 🌞

The Cerne Abbas giant on the hillside as seen from the viewpoint.

The sign on the gate of St Mary's Church in Batcombe states 'enter at your own risk' 🦇

Some of the Nine Stones at Winterbourne lying right beside the road.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

If you see this, post a concert photo you took.

Tristwch Y Fenywod setting the scene after coming on stage.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Courtney, coffee and sunshine on a Saturday morning. New @dinkededition.bsky.social is sounding mighty fine so far. Not immediately catchy as she can be, but I reckon this will be a grower. #NowPlaying #Vinyl

The Dinked Edition of the new Country Barnett LP 'Creature Of Habit' on Galaxy Black Translucent Vinyl plays on a Pro-Ject turntable with the sleeve in the background.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

On the car stereo on the way to and from work on #CDFriday. The Breeders - Last Splash (20th anniversary 3CD set).

CD sleeve of The Breeders 20th Anniversary edition of The Last Splash.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Got me digging out my tape for #cassunday. Tape says sides E & F (no idea why) and just look at how small the printed lyrics are on the fold out sleeve! My 13 year old self probably could read them, but no chance now 😄

Cassette copy of 'Yo! Bum Rush The Show' sits on top of the front fold out sleeve.

Cassette copy of 'Yo! Bum Rush The Show' sits on top of the inlay fold out sleeve with tiny lyrics printed on.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Morning all. A quick window of opportunity to play some jazz while the wife is in the garden. The mighty Jeff Parker on @intlanthem.bsky.social 🔥

The New Breed by Jeff Parker plays on a Pro-Ject turntable with the sleeve in the background.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

#CDFriday Michiko Ogawa & Lucy Railton - Fragments of Reincarnation on @anothertimbre.bsky.social More gorgeous drone in one 45 minute composition.

CD sleeve of Michiko Ogawa & Lucy Railton - Fragments of Reincarnation.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Loop - Heaven's End from 1987. Often accused of ripping (or riffing?) off Spacemen 3 by the music weeklies, but absolutely just as good as I reckon. A killer debut LP. #5debutalbums8589

Loop's debut LP 'Heaven's End' plays on a Pro-Ject turntable with the sleeve and inner sleeve in the background.

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Droneworks @droneworks.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Picked this up at the brilliant @ravesfromthegrave.bsky.social yesterday. Such beautiful and soothing sounds from two of my favourite female artists, Mary Lattimore & Julianna Barwick. Released on @infinemusic.bsky.social and just in time to play it loud on #InternationalWomensDay

CD sleeve of the new Julianna Barwick and Mary Lattimore album 'Tragic Magic'.

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