Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 04/09/2026I just happened across this release by Hannah Peel & Beibei Wang on Real World Records, this is very cool. www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8Z2...youtube.comHannah Peel & Beibei Wang - Feed The FirefliesYouTube video by Real World Records 020
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This fun young slang band NEK! have a new EP release on Pony Canyon, and it sounds quite cool. I just bought it on iTunes. These young ladies have so much talent for such a young band, catchy writing and really great musicianship. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD0-...youtube.comMUTEYouTube video by NEK! - Topic 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Somehow this also doesn't seem that surprising. www.sciencealert.com/study-of-sla...sciencealert.comStudy of 'Slap Fighting' Reveals Signs of Brain Injury in 78% of ParticipantsIt's been several years since the inception of a new combat sport, called slap fighting, and the concern over traumatic brain injuries is mounting. 030
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Somehow finding out these real estate driven ideas were wrong is not surprising. www.sciencealert.com/new-evidence...sciencealert.comNew Evidence Challenges What Experts Said About Working From HomeAs the recent global pandemic waned – and the urgent need for widespread remote work began to fade into history – a new view started to emerge. 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 26/07/2026NEK! with a new official live video, getting some major backing is elevating their exposure. Ganbatte! www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q9Q...youtube.comNEK! - zero-sum (Official Live Video)YouTube video by NEK! 040
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 26/07/2026One of my favourite not quite a rock group posted a new video. They are on a European tour right now and having a blast and getting great response in Germany and Italy www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fsT...youtube.comMOS - Tiller (Performance Video)YouTube video by MOS 030
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 26/07/2026One of my favourite Japanese groups has posted a new music video. I heard this descibed as AG/DC and can't get that out of my head now www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0jw...youtube.comATARASHII GAKKO! - Oi AG! (Official Music Video)YouTube video by 88rising 030
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 17/07/2026My goal when I retire this year is to only shave twice a week so people are going to have to get used to me looking like someone assembled their Mr. Potato Head on a kiwi fruit. 020
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 12/07/2026I came across this time zone map that depicts the fall time zones when BC and Alberta stay in year round DST. Sunrise time across the prairies is going to be quite wide ranging in the winter. 🤨 020
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Because not every piece of music needs lyrics, sometimes smoking hot brass instrumental parts are enough, I present to you the Music Omotenashi Sisters (MOS) with their support band MOB. Have fun. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wjI...youtube.com【MOS】Everybody‘s Crazy about the Game [Live at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO]YouTube video by MOS 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Well, that is an absolute banger of a new song, especially Misa's bass. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpZj...youtube.comBAND-MAID / ENERGETIC (Official Music Video)YouTube video by BAND-MAID 031
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 17/06/2026Just to pop Upiko back up into the timeline, the official music video of Fate. She has such a huge voice www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-MM...youtube.comUPIKO 宿命 / Fate【MV】YouTube video by うぴ子(UPIKO) 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Is there a level of music lower in energy than shoe gaze, perhaps music made by snoozicians? 🤔 120
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Gin Wigmore has a new release that is a proper crunchy rock song, verging on pop-punk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=RI7G...youtube.comGin Wigmore - Rodeo (Lyric Video)YouTube video by Gin Wigmore 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Well those BC bands made me think of Bif Naked... www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CGx...youtube.comBif Naked - I Love Myself Today (official music video)YouTube video by AmazonMotel 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 11/06/2026That random 54-40 song made me think of Jakalope, more vintage Canadian music. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkwQ...youtube.comJakalope - Pretty Life (HD Music Video)YouTube video by Jakalope 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Random 54-40 song from 1992 randomly popped into my head without benefit of a prompt. I have to assume a cosmic ray wacked a neuron in my brain and a memory of this song was lit up. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX5l...youtube.com54*40 - She-La (Official Video)YouTube video by 5440VEVO 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 30/05/2026It's no wonder Band-Maid are cooperative with reaction channels, it is the internet version of word of mouth recommendations for music. People from countries all over the planet react to Band-Maid. For a small band who took over management of themselves in 2024, what a great gateway for new fans. 130
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 29/05/2026Wow, Upiko has released a new song and it absolutely nails that early 20th century French chanteuse vibe, like a young Japanese Edith Piaf. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyCG...youtube.com彼岸花YouTube video by UPIKO - Topic 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Adam Neely bringing the heat on a music school teaching AI music generation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfeG...youtube.comThey Teach AI Music at Music School Now...YouTube video by Adam Neely 141
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 26/05/2026I love it when the new Band-Maid swag arrives. 😁 141
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Unlike The Onion and The Beaverton who struggle to out-satire reality, The Vertlartnic is being fed a constant stream of material these days. 031
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 16/05/2026Got my covid vax invite on Tuesday and tried to book one 15 times before I found a time slot without the "That appointment time is no longer available, go back and try again" so either they are low on stock or a lot of people want their booster. Got it late this afternoon. 💉😏 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Ohboyohboyohboyohboy! New Band-Maid official live release minutes ago, Super Sunshine from the Tokyo Gardens Theatre show last December. This is a summer song for sure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwbX...youtube.comBAND-MAID / SUPER SUNSHINE (Official Live Video) 高橋酒造株式会社「白岳しろ」CMソングYouTube video by BAND-MAID 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 03/04/2026YES! I have been waiting for this official live video for a few months now. I am a big fan of the Dilly Dally. What a live performance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTAQ...youtube.comBAND-MAID / Dilly-Dally (Official Live Video)YouTube video by BAND-MAID 111
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Isn't it an interesting coincidence that both bagels and bananas turn the same colour of black if you take your eye off them for just one second too long.🤔 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Wow! Upiko's new song "Fate" pairs her massive and expressive voice with a very powerful music track, this song has a LOT of punch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YR1...youtube.com宿命YouTube video by Upiko - Topic 020
Reposted by Barry McKinnonThe Vertlartnic @thev.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask? 8094243356
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 08/03/2026Happy International Amazing Women Musicians Day for all who listen... I was only allowed to post 4 photos or I could have added more bands or musicians. 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 17/01/2026Well well well, our favourite Canadian hard rocker, Bif Naked has a new single, and it is properly crunchy and kick butt. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TttL...youtube.comBIF NAKED SNOWBLINDED OFFICIAL VIDEOYouTube video by BIF NAKED OFFICIAL 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Band-Maid getting more recognition in the North American music market. 😁🤘 120
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 28/12/2025At my age, waking up can feel like season 8 of Game of Thrones: rushed, painful, lame and ultimately unsatisfying. 🐲👨🦳🥺 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 25/12/2025Merry PhotoShopped (not AI) Band-Maid Christmas. I'll be watching their 2021 acoustic Christmas concert this morning, the one with the audio commentary as that has the most Ho Ho Ho merriment associated with it. 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 24/12/2025A bit of pre-Christmas cheer and weirdness. North of the Border is a Canadian living in the UK, making strange creations in clay and clay by-products. Here we have "Nightmare Before Christmas" meets "The Thing". Sweet dreams. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkwp...youtube.comI made Santa and he's terrifyingYouTube video by North of the Border 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 22/12/2025It was nice to be gifted a tray of Nanaimo Bars from a friend's kitchen. 🤤So much better than store bought. The cool thing about Christmas baking season. Can I make them last into the New Year?🤔 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 19/12/2025OK, this is a nerdy music video post. Is there a lineup of Japanese music video production companies to shoot at this cliffside location? 🤔The first picture is from Atarashii Gakko!s promo for their new song "Sailor, Sail On" and the second image is from Band-Maid's "Present Perfect" video. 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 15/12/2025This rising tide of amazing Japanese rock bands created by young women is so cool. This is from their new release MEME and it is proper rock. www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-02...youtube.comScrap BookYouTube video by NEK! - Topic 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 23/11/2025Every once in a while YouTube just offers up some unexpected musical gems, that's what happened today with Music Omotenashi Sisters. A Japanese brass ska/dance band with a huge sound. Deserving of a wider audience www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wjI...youtube.com【MOS】Everybody‘s Crazy about the Game [Live at Shibuya CLUB QUATTRO]YouTube video by MOS 231
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 17/11/2025This new Band-Maid video is a statement of intent. Over 1.6M views in 3 weeks. They describe this as their calling card, repreentative of where they are as they start their 13th year together. A spectacular location for the video as well. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzSd...youtube.comBAND-MAID / Present Perfect (Official Music Video)YouTube video by BAND-MAID 121
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Amanita Muscaria are having a rave in my front lawn. 020
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Band-Maid getting some more mainstream recognition on the Grammy Awards website in an article listing Japanese bands to know. www.grammy.com/news/japanes...grammy.com9 Japanese Artists You Should Know: HANA, BAND-MAID, Yuki Chiba & More | GRAMMY.comAs J-pop continues its climb to global dominance, other genres are making stars of their own. From DJ Yosuke Yukimatsu to VTuber Hoshimachi Suisei, get to know nine acts pushing Japanese music beyond ... 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 23/10/2025Band-Maid always deliver a great experience when purchasing their CD/Blu-Ray packages. Includes a bonus CD of walk-on music, a poster, a special pick with the Dilly-Dally song logo. Always feels like a worthwhile purchase. 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 22/10/2025I downloaded the new EP from iTunes last night. Band-Maid are really exploring incredibly interesting aspects of composition and performance. This might be the most unusual song on the EP and it might be my favourite on the EP. 🤩 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gE2...youtube.comDilly-DallyYouTube video by BAND-MAID - Topic 000
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Since Band-Maid still isn't on Bluesky, I'll post a link to their new video which is just amazing. Band-Maid always impresses with what is becoming an absolute unique genre of one band's music. This song is about them conquering the world with their music. Ganbatte! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzSd...youtube.comBAND-MAID / Present Perfect (Official Music Video)YouTube video by BAND-MAID 041
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 20/10/2025It's not actual robbery if Grok and ChatGPT5 are using the jewels to train their A.I. 😒 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Feathers McGraw... makeagif.com/i/h3J1Tjmakeagif.comFeathers Mcgraw pop off on Make a GIF_premium 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 20/08/2025Well that is just crazy intense good, 😍 I'm surprised Akane and Kanami didn't need to be carried off the stage after this song was done, they had such intense instrumental work to do. They teased this a couple of months ago. Dropped with the new EP announcement. 😲 www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I6V...youtube.comBAND-MAID / Ready to Rock (Official Live Video) TVアニメ「ロックは淑女の嗜みでして」オープニングテーマソングYouTube video by BAND-MAID 010
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 13/08/2025One episode in and Alien: Earth is like a combo of Alien and Aliens, way better horror than Alien: Romulus, less reliance on jump scares. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOeG...youtube.comAlien: Earth | Homage Teaser - Safer in Space | FXYouTube video by FX Networks 020
Barry McKinnon @rockyuphill.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Well James, you've got a Supergirl movie coming up, not a better band on the planet to do a Supergirl movie theme. Just sayin'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UICK...youtube.comJames Gunn: Band-Maid is one of my five favorite bands in the whole worldYouTube video by Nightcrawler 151
