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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I'm still giving away my entire digital music catalogue while simultaneously raising funds to pay a ginormous pet hospital bill (yes we're insured!). Pay what you can isn't a trick - you're v.welcome to type 0 at checkout, but if you are in a position to support, your contributions are appreciated.

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Remember the summer when everyone stayed at home? I made a new version of my song “Black Car” for “Monstrous Exotic”. I wrote the lyrics in September 2020 and it felt weird to be singing this line right after the summer I was referring to, but I knew I’d be singing it into the future.

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Are we ecstatic or just numb? Pushing through the bodies as we run Boil the water slowly so we forget to scream Pick out the wrong side So we can just fight youtu.be/3XActUMI9C8

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Penfriend - Space, Man

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

My best friend is a tripod and this is what I mean when I talk about getting dressed up for a music video.

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Memorial Device @memorialdevice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Along with swift boxes, should be compulsory on all new builds 🙏

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Let’s make a friend together! I went to Hull to make a puppet and it was a fantastic afternoon all round. Lucky me, it just so happened to be Freedom Festival in the street outside the studio, so I got to see lots of cool stuff. Such an exciting day to visit the city. ❤️

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

I have something special for you today! Celebrating SIXTEEN YEARS of musical independence 💪💪💪 💌 shop.penfriend.rocks/collections/... Use the code DISARM50 at checkout for 50% off vinyl, CD or both ❤️

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Russ Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Let me get this right: if you're a retired vicar and peacefully hold up a sign opposing genocide, you're a terrorist. But if 1200 morons put on balaclavas and close half of Dover to stop people *escaping* genocide, police "constructively engage." Is that it? www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

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Black-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in Kent

Traffic on A20 in and out of port grinds to halt as Kent police say they are in attendance and engaging with group

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Apparently people are sharing this far and wide on social media, which I think is horrible. This could cripple ICE operations. PLEASE do not share this.

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

It's not Bandcamp Day any more, but both my musical gift and discounted first album are still available – go go go!

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

2. 50% off my debut album on vinyl and CD til Monday to celebrate its SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY shemakeswar.bandcamp.com/album/disarm

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Disarm, by She Makes War

16 track album

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

It’s Bandcamp Friday! Share links to your music below and if you’d like to hear mine I have two special things today: 1. FREE 10 track song pack penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/monstr...

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Monstrous Exotic Monsters Song Pack, by Penfriend

10 track album

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

YES O YES the exciting rush of finishing a full song that didn't exist this time two days ago cannot be compared. This is the 12th in my secret Par Avion series, available only to subscribers. An entire secret album now exists!! Correspondent's Clubbers, you'll hear this first thing on Tuesday WOO

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Douglas @jdr1969.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

@anthemsprinter.bsky.social looks like someone agrees with your views on the Fringe app 🙂

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

EXCUSE ME (tap through for the story) youtube.com/shorts/KEdts...

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Excuse me...

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I don't know what a hacker stands to gain from bringing down a musician's blog, but my website is finally back up and running again! It's been completely rebooted and all the nasties are gone, so it's a great time to visit: penfriend.rocks It's so nice to have a working website again!

A woman in a raincoat in a German desert jumps in the air holding a red ukulele.

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Love stickers? I do! That’s why I include at least one in every package of music and merch I send around the world. My new album comes with a monster sticker, bookmark and two postcards (one to send to a friend). Thank you Dansmonsters for the beautiful drawings. Analogue art and music rocks 🤘

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

This is your sign to do something random this week! ⤵️

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

They say “don’t meet your heroes”…so what happened when I went to Leeds on a whim? Listen to Andy J Pizza's podcast Creative Pep Talk wherever you listen or watch them. ⚠️Warning: it will make you make things and/or feel better about yourself! Music by me, get some FREE songs in my bio xo

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The Anchoress aka Catherine Anne Davies @theanchoress.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

What a result for the new album in this week’s chart! A huge thank you to you all and I’m really looking forward to getting my big #1 official charts trophy to pop on the mantlepiece 🥰🥰

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Billy Reeves @billyreevesok.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

If you like your pop music to be made in Staines and listen to your made in Staines pop music exclusively on coloured vinyl then head to lastnightfromglasgow.com and buy my LP 'POSTWAR'. It's moving in places. Funny in others.

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

I went viral on Instagram – and no-one was horrible to me! After just 16 years of occasionally posting mostly photos of my dogs to a website, I was rewarded with 40,000 views on my first proper carousel post and welcomed more than 230 followers in the space of 3 days. substack.com/home/post/p-...

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820 weeks ago I was “sick of waiting for the train”

I went viral on Instagram – and no-one was horrible to me?

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Douglas @jdr1969.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

First festival trip done 👍 @lucyportercomic.bsky.social Amazing as always 🥳

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

It's a great day to get new music and support independent artists! Get some FREE music *and* my new album today and Bandcamp won't charge me a penny :) Thank you for supporting independent music xxx

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

On the topic of typewriters, you can salivate over my entire collection in this handy video! youtu.be/5WOTr36Q-Dc?...

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Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Spend a glamorous day with your Penfriend 💌 Thanks @craiggrannell.bsky.social :)

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Backwards beads sounds are my new favourite 😎 Thanks @hobbycrafthq.bsky.social for the beautiful supplies!

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

I've got something really cool to show you:

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

These are the smiling eyes of a person who released a new album today! "Monstrous Exotic" is a creative re-exploration of 8 songs from my 2021 album "Exotic Monsters" plus 2 extra tracks, with gorgeous illustration by Dansmonsters. CDs, books and tees available!

A blonde woman holds up a CD with smiling eyes - because it's her new CD of music out today!

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Metal logo dreams can come true (thanks to Dansmonsters ) Two new Penfriend tees to go with my new "Monstrous Exotic" CD out this week! All pre-orders went in the post yesterday – show me your goodies when they arrive please x Making fun stuff is FUN.

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Adventure time: musician on an industrial estate youtube.com/shorts/rsEKt...

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Oh hi! I'm Laura and I own six typewriters. I write sad songs to make you feel better, and if you like your music circle-shaped and holdable I've got you. I also love making videos and sending friendly letters by email. Get a FREE album from my bio x youtu.be/5WOTr36Q-Dc?...

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Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Just rustled myself up a GIGS page for my website, what with all the fuss yesterday :) Calling gig goers in North Wales, Chester, Liverpool and surrounds! penfriend.rocks/gigs

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

They were one of my earliest fave bands :) I talked to Miles on my podcast a while back and he interviewed me back, if that's of interest: - penfriend.rocks/miles - penfriend.rocks/laura Feeling very lucky today.

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“Covid stopped me from quitting music” – Miles Hunt (The Wonder Stuff) – Episode 19 – Penfriend

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Surprise: I'm playing a gig with one of my all-time favourite bands next Friday night and you're invited!

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

For you at the end of the (UK) workday, a song with typewriter beats and an attic video youtu.be/5WOTr36Q-Dc?...

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Penfriend - In The Light Sometimes

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Sick of influencers, brand shills and videos about making videos? I make heartfelt indie music and creative experiment videos for you. Original songs + honest conversations about art, life and the process of making things and keeping going as a 100% independent artist. youtube.com/penfriendroc...

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Penfriend

Heartfelt indie music and creative experiments for you. Original songs and music videos plus honest conversations about art, life and the process of making things and keeping going as a 100% independe...

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I made a whole album last month and somehow I'm ok 🤪 This is not an apology: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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This is not an apology

I made a whole album in one month and somehow I'm ok 🤪

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Do you like: – casual chats in beautiful scenery – knowing more about the thought processes of independent music makers – learning that you've (probably) cooked potato waffles the long way your whole life? Thoughtful and somewhat silly short videos for you are waiting via the link in my bio! X

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Douglas @jdr1969.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Don’t know why I find ‘football shoes’ so funny but I do 😂

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Douglas @jdr1969.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I really hate opening ceremonies at sporting events (closing ceremonies are even worse) but the Mexico one was bearable. Not over elaborate or too long.

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