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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 8h

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Ok, I concede. Maybe I was wrong about Smashing Pumpkins’ “Mellon Collie and The Infinite Sadness” as it’s actually quite good. However, The Red Hot Chili Peppers are still the worst band ever - I will never change my opinion on that.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ooof made from scratch. Today I will only be known as “Yes Chef”

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Short sleeves and sunglasses in October. I could live with this

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Vulfpeck moving away from Yacht-Rock and entering some kind of McCartney-Wearing-A-Cardigan Ben-Folds-Five-B-Side era. Can't recommend this song enough youtu.be/M-Og8FKeBaI?...

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「Feels Like Forever」Evangeline & Vulfmon

YouTube video by Vulf

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A little different to celebrate Earth Wind And Fire Day this year: Here’s me, the incredible Rob Green (who has since been on TV loads), Shauna Shim (those of a certain age will remember her from TV) and Professor Chris rehearsing for our ill-fated Disco function band

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

I'm not sure why, but I've listened to little else but The Appleseed Cast for about two weeks now. Long may it continue. youtu.be/d8MYmdm2qWE?...

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Marigold & Patchwork

YouTube video by The Appleseed Cast - Topic

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

More interesting is that Lawrence Fox has “friends”

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Villa play pretty well, I celebrate the the good mood at full time with an e-mail stating that I "accidentally" bought a new iMac on eBay when the 3rd goal went in. Whoops.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Wait, since when did Coventry play in *that* blue!? Sky blue!!

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Well, that’s the F1 off then. It’ll be a procession to the end now. What a dull track.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

It’s sad to hear of a musician’s death, especially one that shaped a lot of my development at guitar. Andy Williams of Every Time I Die was a scaring looking dude: literally a bear of a man but in the five minutes I got with him, he was so nice and willing to chat. youtu.be/HYM_dT-LD1E

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Every Time I Die - Ebolarama

YouTube video by Ferret Music

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Of course the prick in the gym throwing weights around and slamming equipment on the floor is a Birmingham fan. Fucking degenerate.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Ooh At our annual teacher training day and there’s a session on “utilising AI in music teaching”. I’m certain either myself or the person taking the session will be leaving in tears.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

You can tell it’s the first day back after the summer holidays. 36 emails, 28 exams to mark, 16 online courses to complete…

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Once again, I’m asking people who put gloves on to fuel their car to kindly fuck right off.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

When you’re playing a Dusty Springfield tribute gig and DUSTY’S ORIGINAL PIANIST IS IN THE AUDIENCE Glad the band didn’t tell me before I went on for act one 😂

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

You know it’s a serious DIY day when this t-shirt comes out. I’ve had this shirt for 35 years - it’s an original 1991 bought by a friend in primary school. It’s survived many a Halloween costume, even more house projects and will probably go with me to the grave.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

God Bruce Springsteen is fucking great, isn’t he?

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SeaTea @tierno158.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Before I get up and make breakfast I check my phone for just a minute ,(Just for the important stuff, mind you) and then when I'm done I get up and make dinner.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This week’s job was turning Ikea bookcases into a full built-in unit. Almost made my purchase of a nail gun worthwhile. Cracking job, Gromit

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

If I can get that godawful “Visit Rwanda” sponsor off the shirt and replace it with Acorns or The Villa Foundation, I’m definitely getting that away kit. It’s a thing of beauty

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

It might be the four glasses of Prosecco, but here I am crying my eyes out at the new Ted Lasso. Good God I’ve missed this programme.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

43 and got refused a bottle of Prosecco at Aldi. Still got it.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Just as punk records from the 00s all sounded like they were produced by Mark Trombino, albums have started to sound like Will Yip is at the desk. Not a fan.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Solar Eclipse 1999 - watched it fully through my dad’s welder’s mask. Genuine fury today when he said he threw it out in a post retirement clear out of his garage.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Took @suemasonburns.bsky.social advice and said hello. Can confirm - Billy Duffy is a lovely chap, despite being a City fan

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She Sells Sanctuary

The Cult · Love · Song · 1985

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Guitarist from The Cult is in the gym and desperately trying hard not to say hello and tell him about all the kids I teach his riffs to 😂😂

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

This week’s building project: A table for my table saw, with an extension so I can cut big pieces of wood because I am man and I build thing. Next week’s building project: Secretly remove the Barbie Dreamhouse that hasn’t been touched for 2 years but will invoke mass hysteria if I throw it away

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Demolishing various things that the kids haven’t played with for years, including a wooden playhouse. False widows, everywhere. No wonder they didn’t play in it!

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Taking my daughter to ice skating: there will never be a time when a 4 year old turning up in *full* ice hockey gear won’t be cute. You live your dream, squire!

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Unexploded bomb at Burton train station apparently.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

People who use those gloves to fill up their car at the petrol station. Grow up.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It’s just occurred to me that without really realising it, I am here in my garage, building shit, listening to Dire Straits’s “Alchemy Live” album. Which is something my dad would have actively done as well throughout his 40s as well.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Wondered why I wasn’t really understanding Dune. Turns out, I was watching Dune: Part Two instead 🙄😂

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Sometimes, I put on my original 1971 copy of “Tapestry” to have Carole King help me explain my own emotions. What an album this is - a rare, bonafide “no filler”

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Because I was closest in guessing the scores for the two finals, I won my very own Spain shirt 😂😂😂

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

And right on cue, a thousand Spanish car horns go blaring into the night. Second time Spain have won the World Cup, both times I’ve been in Spanish territory. Football wins, lovely stuff.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I take it from the screams around Fuerteventura that Spain have scored?

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

If I was Ollie Watkins, I’d tell Tuchel *exactly* what I thought about his tactics in the Semi-Final and tell him to fuck off into the sea via the press. The most in-form striker going into the tournament and gets 8 minutes. What a joke.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Shiiiit Getting to that age where the top of my head gets burnt 43 years - not a bad innings 🤷🏼

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

There’s a level of “don’t give a fuck” that only a Spanish barman at an all-inclusive resort can possess. A vodka orange you said? Is 99% vodka and a medicinal amount of Fanta ok, boss? How about some more Vodka? I don’t care, here, have some more. Surprised I’m still able to turn my phone on.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

The only way to watch the game: In a hotel bar in Fuerteventura

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Tom Cowley @tomc2312.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Not looking forward to witnessing Emi’s shithousery from what is usually everyone else’s POV tonight

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We’re so used to this Pep-ball that the outlet literally on the touchlines isn’t being utilised quickly enough. Boring.

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Both my girls have stayed up to watch the football with me. Feel like this could be one of those things that they remember from childhood

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Rob Upton @robuptonmusic.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Konsa at right back does not sound like a good idea. Football fans around the country have seem to forgotten how good a central defender he is against Haaland and his type - I think the whole game rests on this decision #ENGNOR

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