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nightjrrs.bsky.social @nightjrrs.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This really is a brilliant record. And you should. Then we can talk about it, you and I.

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It’s Bandcamp Friday. This is a brilliant record. Go get it. 😎 balloontheband.bandcamp.com

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

On the subject of mighty Michael Brook productions, my musings on Gravity, Balloon's 1992 debut. Read it free at www.patreon.com/Balloontheba...

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Why did it take so long? Great to see Michael Brook sling on his infinite guitar once more to mark the 4AD reissue of Cobalt Blue, but surely high time too to get this long-lost Brook produced classic Gravity back in the racks too? #sonymusic #balloontheband

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

The inaugural issue of Pond Life, a fab mag about all things creative in Carshalton,is out now thanks to the brilliant @logofiasco.bsky.social. Honored to be among those featured, interviewed by @unspunheroes.com about the roots of Balloon. Grab a copy quick if you’re in the ‘hood.

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

If you didn’t know it, this by @graemethomson.bsky.social is well worth every penny. A fabulous and moving account of a truly rare talent.

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

All 10 tracks on Gravity, Balloon’s first LP, are among millions of songs scraped from YouTube to power “AI research”, according to data published by the Atlantic. There will be blood 😡 www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...

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AI Watchdog: Sleeping-DISCO-9M

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Arsenal FC: CHAMPIONS. ❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Balloon featuring soon-to-be @blackboxrecorder.bsky.social in London (the Garage?) 30 years ago. Time flies. Good luck with the shows this week @lukehaines.bsky.social @sarahnixey.bsky.social and John ❤️

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Subvert.fm is a new music platform, owned and run by artists. Built on community and connection. It launches today. I haven’t a clue if it’s going to upset the industry apple cart of streaming dominance, but I’ll be hoping so. www.subvert.fm/balloon

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Into hook-heavy, melodic 80s-infused folk-pop melancholia? I fancy the new album from @rediffusion.bsky.social may be music to your ears... blackwoodrediffusion.bandcamp.com/album/lost-s...

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State of Sound Magazine @state-of-sound-mag.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Balloon’s Ian Bickerton on being compared to Kate Bush, how Iggy Pop and James Williamson soundtracked his youth and Van Morrison scored his life. READ: www.stateofsoundmagazine.com/7-albums-tha... @ianfromballoon.bsky.social

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

At that time, bizarrely and inexplicably, I had a broad cockney accent 😂

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Read it now in the always excellent State of Sound magazine.

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Life-changing stuff ! At least for me 😅. Read @state-of-sound-mag.bsky.social for the why and how: www.stateofsoundmagazine.com/7-albums-tha...

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Put a whole bunch of Balloon clips and vids up on youtube, including from the tour. Check 'em out gang 👊 www.youtube.com/@IanfromBall...

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Balloon in concert, recording, rehearsal, and conversation. Stay tuned for live streams.

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Being on the road got me thinking about the value of live music, and how important it is to me, both as a performer and as a music fan. I’ve been lucky enough to witness 100s of incredible shows. I wrote about five over on Patreon. It’s free to read here: www.patreon.com/posts/117563...

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

We’ve beautiful handmade merch on our Bandcamp page. Tour ‘zines and posters. Premium quality, limited quantity. Grab it while stocks last. balloontheband.bandcamp.com

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

One of the great 'lost' singles of the 1990s, Balloon's Straight To The One also features on this playlist of songs from the turn of the millennium open.spotify.com/playlist/0MW...

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Balloon performing Straight To The One on Friday night. Watch the full song at youtu.be/7d9saQii0BE and download the original 1996 recording at balloontheband.bandcamp.com/track/straig...

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

A very special treat to experience a wonderful set by Balloon in Oxted yesterday. Looking forward to seeing them again this afternoon at their sold out show at the Betsey Trotwood in Clerkenwell. Check out the @ianfromballoon.bsky.social LP at 🎈🎧▶️ balloontheband.bandcamp.com/album/gas-n-...

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Unspun Heroes® @unspunheroes.com · 14/03/2026

Well, that was truly wonderful. Thanks @ianfromballoon.bsky.social I can always tell a great gig when my phone stays in my pocket. That’s two times this week I’ve not felt the need to pull out the black mirror.

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Balloon at the Betsey Trotwood this afternoon - even better than last night's fab show. The good news is that @ianfromballoon.bsky.social is planning another UK tour in the autumn ▶️ balloontheband.bandcamp.com/album/gas-n-...

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Lovely stuff by Anita Joyce for Brighton Source from our show at the Folklore Rooms. We’re playing Oxted tonight. Kick-off 7pm. Grab a ticket and bring yer boots. brightonsource.co.uk/reviews/ball.... Tickets via link in bio.

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Balloon Review - Brighton Source

A triumphant return for Balloon, showcasing a mesmerizing set of songs plus a charming support slot from Tim Keegan

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

On the road tomorrow 🚌 First stop Sound Records, Stroud, for an instore (doors 5.30pm, free entry). Then shows at Stroud’s Prince Albert, March 9, Brighton Folklore Rooms March 10, Oxted Sessions March 13, and London March 14. Tickets for all but London (which is sold out) linktr.ee/balloontheband.

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Cracking interview by music writer Peter Bruyn in Haarlemsdagblad, the daily paper here, with Polly Paulusma ahead of tomorrow’s Hot Air show with Balloon. Gonna be a cracking gig before we head to the UK for dates in Stroud, Brighton, Oxted, and London. Tickets in the link in bio.

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Wow! Thanks for the brilliant interview Lindsay Stirling and Indie-Sound magazine 🙌🫶 indie-sound.com/2026/02/28/a...

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Tour starts Thursday! Shame I can’t bring the Gas ‘n’ Air band over from Mexico, but the Balloon acoustic trio is sounding equally fab, plus there’s @timkeegan.bsky.social and @dannythechamp.bsky.social to enjoy. Londons sold out but tickets for other shows via the bio or linktr.ee/balloontheband

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

“A band called Balloon”? Humph. The kids these days know nothing 😂😂😂 www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...

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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Really looking forward to catching a couple of shows on this tour. If you don't know Balloon's wonderful music, then check out some tracks from 1992's Gravity LP here ▶️ youtube.com/playlist?lis... And play the superb Gas 'n' Air album from 2024 here ▶️ balloontheband.bandcamp.com/album/gas-n-...

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Tour starts next week! Hurry, hurry, hurry get ‘yer tickets here: linktr.ee/balloontheband

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

A short film me and @timkeegan.bsky.social made about the March tour. Full version here: www.instagram.com/p/DVGNaDTDBrn/. Tickets for all dates (except London, which is sold out): linktr.ee/balloontheband.

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The Family Grave @thefamilygrave.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I've just listened to the album Gas'n'Air by Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social twice in succession and I can share my conclusions that it is absolutely beautiful. That is all 🙃

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

On tour with @timkeegan.bsky.social. Tickets here: linktr.ee/balloontheband

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Unspun Heroes® @unspunheroes.com · 11/02/2026

Just spotted that there are still tickets available for @ianfromballoon.bsky.social's Brighton gig at The Folklore Rooms. It's bound to be special. Ian's songs are several rungs up from jaw-dropping. Ticket link: www.tickettailor.com/events/ballo...

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Tickets £12.50 advance £15.00 OTD – Balloon (+ support: Tim Keegan) – The Folklore Rooms

Balloon (+ support: Tim Keegan) – The Folklore Rooms, Tue 10 Mar 2026 - Balloon heads out on a first UK tour in more than 30 years to perform acoustic arrangements of songs from its two classic LPs. ...

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Massive thanks to Pete Jones at Radio Reverb for the spin and the plug for the Balloon show at Brighton Folklore Rooms on March 10. I’ll be joined by Tim Keegan. It’s gonna be fab. Tickets in the bio. 🙌

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Forty years ago, my mum started what has become one of the leading agencies for those battling addiction. She wrote a book about it. Me, I poured the experience into song. The book will be available at Balloon shows in March. It’ll be an emotional ride. Get on board. linktr.ee/balloontheband

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Yep that’s right, it’s Bandcamp Friday, the day when all us artist types get above ourselves with claims of genius. Oh well, here goes ….. balloontheband.bandcamp.com/album/gas-n-...

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Gas 'n' Air, by Balloon

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

We’re deep into rehearsals for upcoming shows in the Netherlands and UK. Take a (free) peek behind the scenes here: www.patreon.com/posts/balloo...

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Balloon's March tour: a peak behind the scenes | Balloon

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State of Sound Magazine @state-of-sound-mag.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

NEW ISSUE NOW LIVE! www.stateofsoundmagazine.com #TheJam

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

I don’t make this stuff up. Come hear for yer selves. Balloon live. March 2026. Tickets: linktr.ee/balloontheband

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Balloon @ianfromballoon.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Balloon’s UK tour kicks-off in March. The brilliant @timkeegan.bsky.social (+ multi-talented son Quincy on some dates) and @dannythechamp.bsky.social are keeping us company. You should too. Ticket info in the link.

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