Sign in

Whatsisname

@seismictc.bsky.social
1.2K followers 896 following 3.9K posts

Occasional musician, intermittently ambient, frequently not. seismictc.com whatsisname.bandcamp.com www.youtube.com/@whatsisname

PostsRepliesMedia
Reposted by Whatsisname
Whatsisname @seismictc.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
My new album "Displacements" has just been released at Bandcamp. It's predominantly #ambient with hints of #glitch whatsisname.bandcamp.com/album/displa...
whatsisname.bandcamp.com
Displacements, by whatsisname
7 track album
24822
Reposted by Whatsisname
Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
On this day 1971, boxer Muhammad Ali visited Tesco at Stretford’s Arndale shopping precinct to promote Ovaltine.
421067
Reposted by Whatsisname
The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 14h
A quiet residential street in Kyoto, Japan
Captured along a quiet residential street in Kyoto, this photograph documents the timeless facade of a traditional townhouse (machiya). Built with warm, unvarnished cedar timber, plaster walls in soft earth tones, and dark ceramic roof tiles (kawara), the structure features ground-floor wooden security fences (inuyarai or komayose) that shield the lower walls. Along the upper story, finely woven reed blinds (sudare) hang suspended from the eaves, screening the interior from harsh sunlight while allowing summer breezes to filter through. Rising organically between the roofline and an upper wooden balcony, a mature pine tree (matsu) extends its needle-laden branches, its dark, twisted trunk harmonizing with the architectural lines.
016720
Reposted by Whatsisname
The Tonearm @thetonearm.com · 15h
“I do mourn the loss of that ‘no-doubts’ self, when I’d been so right so often – Butterfield, Clapton/Winwood, ISB, Floyd, Fairport – before hitting the stone wall of failure with Nick and losing some of my confidence.” Joe Boyd — “I Was Moved to Tears” Hearing Nick Drake’s Early Recordings:
psychedelicbabymag.com
Joe Boyd Interview: “I Was Moved to Tears” Hearing Nick Drake’s Early Recordings - It's Psychedelic Baby Magazine
In the following interview, Joe Boyd looks back on the early days of the British underground and his work with Nick Drake, Fairport Convention, Richard
083
Reposted by Whatsisname
Whatsisname @seismictc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
My latest track (04/08/26) A #rock piece - #samples, #synths and some #granular processing. Delayed by lethargy. "Out of the Blue" soundcloud.com/whatsisname/...
soundcloud.com
Out of the Blue
I put this track together in January 2025, so it's now 18 months late being "released", due to lethargy on my part. This was influenced by a '90s band that should have been more popular than they were
096
Reposted by Whatsisname
The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 14h
This contemporary kimono outfit presents a striking synthesis of vintage graphic design and vivid textile accents from Kyoto boutiques Modorihashi and Tento.
The silk kimono featured is a classic vintage meisen weave, decorated with bold, abstract geometric fan-like motifs composed of fine black pinstripes set against an off-white ground, punctuated by delicate red dashed gridwork. Anchoring the waist is a brilliant magenta-pink obi sash woven with a tonal fretwork pattern (sayagata), featuring a prominent embroidered botanical motif of a bright yellow blossom with pale sage-green leaves. A dark brown obijime cord secures the sash, while a vibrant magenta and navy paisley decorative inner collar (han'eri) peeks out at the neck.

The ensemble awakens a rich, tactile sensory atmosphere: the crisp, light rustle of fine silk crepe and high-twist meisen silk, the cool smoothness of the embroidered obi surface against the hand, the starched structure of the folded collar, and the quiet, self-assured poise of a modern wearer navigating urban Kyoto.
112316
Reposted by Whatsisname
Nereide @drnereide.bsky.social · 16h
In 2021, an international team produced a census of everything we know within 10 pc (about 33 light-years) from the Sun. 540 objects in 339 systems: stars, brown dwarfs, white dwarfs and exoplanets. Animation: galaxymap. org 🔭🧪⚛️ #cosmology #galactic
55626
Reposted by Whatsisname
I Heart Noise @iheartnoise.bandcamp.com · 14h
abc7ny.com/story/man-ar...
abc7ny.com
Man arrested at airport after allegedly smuggling birds in underwear: Investigators
A man who allegedly tried to smuggle 10 birds out of Cuba was caught after officials discovered the birds sewn into plastic tubes in his underwear, federal prosecutors said.
001
Reposted by Whatsisname
Brutalismbot @brutalismbot.com · 14h
Hotel in New Haven CT. Looks like a floating building from an angle r/brutalism
0506
Reposted by Whatsisname
Dave Jones @idster.bsky.social · 14h
Let me bring you songs from the wood... #NowPlaying Jethro Tull
0101
Reposted by Whatsisname
Juan Mentat @juanmentat.bsky.social · 14h
🌟 HiRISE Image of the Day Layers in Nili Fossae www.uahirise.org/hipod/ESP_077367_2… #Mars #NASA #HiRISE
Layers in Nili Fossae
031
Reposted by Whatsisname
Bandcamp Randomiser @bandcamprandomiser.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
bandcamp.untidymusic.com Reply with your submissions. #music #musicsky #bandcamp
bandcamp.untidymusic.com
Bandcamp Randomiser
Random Music Generator of Artists Curated from Bluesky Social
979844
Reposted by Whatsisname
Elizabeth Sandifer @eruditorumpress.com · 16h
The same bozos who thought putting refrigerators on the Internet was a good idea are now trying to sell you on AI assistants.
bbc.com
Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack
Hundreds of stores were targeted by the overnight hack, which spoiled fresh and frozen food estimated to be worth millions of euros.
14330105
Reposted by Whatsisname
CosmicJohn @cosmicjohn.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
Old stuff #JethroTull youtu.be/YezHPibEDpA?...
youtu.be
JETHRO TULL 1969 Stockholm Sweeden 1080 HD Colorized remaster
YouTube video by TullTapes
1165
Reposted by Whatsisname
Whatsisname @seismictc.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
As Eric Morecambe might have said, "The first track what I made". From 2009, via a 2011 remix. #TranceFusion, possible. "A90sbnb" www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPnN...
youtube.com
A90sbnb
YouTube video by Whatsisname (Seismic1)
132
Reposted by Whatsisname
Daily Cannon @dailycannon.com · 15h
Just listening to them on the Athletic podcast discuss Cunha not bothering to sprint v Spurs
2161
Reposted by Whatsisname
Aelith Loves Art 𖣂 @aelith4ever.bsky.social · 15h
The Cat on the Pillow, by Adolf von Becker (1831-1909)
19920
Reposted by Whatsisname
Whatsisname @seismictc.bsky.social · 08/11/2024
Not a dance album, by any stretch of a normal imagination. #TranceFusion #ElectroProg #acid #deepHouse #chillout maybe. From 2022, this is "Liminality" whatsisname.bandcamp.com/album/limina...
whatsisname.bandcamp.com
Liminality, by whatsisname
6 track album
0116
Reposted by Whatsisname
Romain Molina @romain-molina.bsky.social · 15h
Le nouveau staff technique malien suivait déjà Nouhoum Kamissoko avant sa première titularisation avec l'OM hier S'il continue à être performant (car il va jouer à Marseille entre toutes les compétitions), ce ne serait pas étonnant de le voir au sein des Aigles pour le rassemblement de novembre
041
Reposted by Whatsisname
I Heart Noise @iheartnoise.bandcamp.com · 15h
Tom now www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAXX...
youtube.com
Tom Waits - Walking Spanish
YouTube video by Lance Armstrong
1115
Reposted by Whatsisname
Whatsisname @seismictc.bsky.social · 11/04/2024
I put this #ambient piece together in August 2014. Within 7 weeks I had remixed it a further 3 times. If features synths and 'trons. And reverb. Not the released album version. "Beacons" soundcloud.com/whatsisname/...
soundcloud.com
Beacons
This track was put together for the Ambient Online Compilation: Volume 3 which contains over eight hours of high quality ambient tracks by various artists for the bargain price of $8.99 and also conta
032
Reposted by Whatsisname
Jan Queen of Maybe @queenofmaybe.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 Sorry not been around much lately as I’ve been going to a lot of shows and busy. Steve Hackett on Friday was wonderful. Seeing him again at RAH in 2 weeks so more clips then. Here is Aisle of Plenty enjoy ❤️ Hope everyone is okay. Much love ❤️🤗
191
Reposted by Whatsisname
Brutalismbot @brutalismbot.com · 16h
I stayed at one of the Genex AirBnBs. AMA! r/brutalism
0606
Reposted by Whatsisname
Arbee @arbeemonkey.bsky.social · 16h
the ways we go - with still surface on Lost Sounds ffm.to/arbee-still-...
021
Reposted by Whatsisname
Whatsisname @seismictc.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Some minimal #ElectroProg, made using the a free synth from Computer Music magazine (CM101) in 2009. Shades of Kraftwerk? "Buy Cheese" hearthis.at/whatsisname/...
hearthis.at
Buy Cheese
by whatsisname on hearthis.at | Electronica, Electronic, ElectroProg, CM101, Reverb, Delay,
033
Reposted by Whatsisname
Arsenal {bot} @arsenal.xmirror.bot · 16h
A chaotic commentary duo 🤣 Frimmy and Mo Gilligan took to the mic for our win over Leeds 🍿 Link: www.arsenal.com/news/mo-gilligan-jo…
094
Reposted by Whatsisname
Peter Gabriel @itspetergabriel.bsky.social · 16h
“The way John Metcalfe and I work together changes very much from song to song. Sometimes there'll be ideas that I will have tried out on synths with different sounds and maybe defined a few melodies and other times, he'll come up with a whole new concept…
38214
Reposted by Whatsisname
The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 16h
This hitoe (unlined) summer kimono showcases a striking abstract interpretation of water motifs rendered in vibrant turquoise against a black ground. 1926-1940, Japan
This hitoe summer kimono showcases a striking abstract interpretation of water motifs rendered in vibrant turquoise against a black ground. The flowing, curved lines create a dynamic sense of movement across the textile, with stylized wave forms that spiral and undulate in rhythmic patterns reminiscent of rushing water or turbulent currents.

The design reflects the influence of modernist movements that were gaining traction in mid-20th century Japanese textile arts, particularly the tendency toward abstraction and geometric stylization that characterized Art Deco and early modern design. The bold contrast between the electric turquoise and dark background, combined with the simplified, graphic treatment of traditional water motifs, demonstrates how Japanese artisans adapted classical themes for contemporary tastes during the post-war period.

Water symbolism holds profound significance in Japanese culture, representing purification, life force, and the constant flow of time and change. In traditional Japanese aesthetics, water motifs (mizu-mon) are considered cooling and refreshing, making them particularly appropriate for summer garments like this unlined kimono. The abstract treatment here transforms the conventional seigaiha (blue ocean waves) pattern into something more dynamic and modern, while maintaining the essential spiritual connection to water's cleansing and life-giving properties. The meisen silk technique, known for its ability to produce bold, graphic patterns, perfectly complements this modernist interpretation of classical Japanese water imagery.
19018
Reposted by Whatsisname
rauðvik / blávik (they/þau) 💛🤍💜🖤 @raudvik.myatproto.social · 11/10/2026
places as the album progresses through its 3 tracks. I really hope you'll take some time to listen to this and I'd be overjoyed if you would welcome the album into your collections raudvik.bandcamp.com/album/s-nile...
raudvik.bandcamp.com
ósýnilegur, by rauðvik
3 track album
122
Reposted by Whatsisname
Rega Research Ltd @rega.co.uk · 17h
"Its stylish looks and great sound will be a siren call to any vinyl fans who can afford to level up to this price." What Hi-Fi? has put the Planar 6 RS Edition to the test. Dive into the full review to see why it continues to turn heads. Read the verdict here: www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/turnta...
whathifi.com
I’ve been desperate to listen to Rega’s Planar 6 RS Edition turntable all year – and it’s been more than worth the wait
Rega’s Planar 6 RS Edition turntable combines the best bits of two of its premium five-star record players to huge success.
1102
Reposted by Whatsisname
arseblog @arseblog.com · 12/10/2026
p1r.es
Who cares?
Morning all, welcome to a brand new week. So Man City remain top of the Premier League after a 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield yesterday. The home side were on the end of a really terrible decision which saw them go down to 10 men, after which City scored three goals. And I could […] The post Who cares? appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.
3215116
Reposted by Whatsisname
I Heart Noise @iheartnoise.bandcamp.com · 18h
Join 21 RSVPs for our next listening party! iheartnoise.bandcamp.com/merch/ihn019...
iheartnoise.bandcamp.com
IHN019 // Gone in 60 Seconds - Vol. 5 Listening Party from I Heart Noise
Listening Party from I Heart Noise.
145
Reposted by Whatsisname
Peter Kirn @pkirn.bsky.social · 17h
The final missing piece: Beads, the gorgeous "texture synthesizing" granular processor and oscillator and sequel to Beads, is now open source (MIT/CC). And it's code from a time when code was written by humans for other humans to read. Ahem.
cdm.link
Beads, last of the Mutable Instruments modules, is now open source - CDM Create Digital Music
Beads, the granular "texture synthesizer" that was Emilie Gillet's follow-up to the legendary Clouds, is now fully open source. That completes the final missing piece in open-source code and free lice...
64911
Reposted by Whatsisname
ET Heisenberg @utdheisenberg.bsky.social · 20h
Throwback
36910
Reposted by Whatsisname
florgoth @florgoth.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Introducing the forty-third Starter Pack with all the bands, orchestras, independent labels, and musicians I can find on Blue Sky! Please have a look, follow some or all of them, and share this pack here and in other places! go.bsky.app/HRWDYd7
1611231
Whatsisname @seismictc.bsky.social · 16h
Revolutionary biscuits of Italy, Rise up out of your box, You have nothing to lose but your wafers, Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum.
110
Whatsisname @seismictc.bsky.social · 16h
@theexerion.bsky.social Tyvm for the repost 👍😀
010
Reposted by Whatsisname
Don “Dr Mabuse” Curren 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @dbcurren.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
St. Joseph's #Church, (built 1835 to 1848) #Deschambault, #Quebec, #Canada #churches #QuebecSky
An imposing brick church with two spires sits framed by trees, some of them tinted with autumnal colours, at the end of a street.
0123
Reposted by Whatsisname
Met (C) 🏆 @afcmet.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
I’m still so proud and happy we won the title against those cheating bastards, whilst Pep was still here. We can’t beat them off the pitch because they’re cheating scum. We beat them on it
2644
Reposted by Whatsisname
Chris Edwards "SINGING TRAIN CONDUCTOR" @singingconductor.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
THX 4 @garyrp.bsky.social 😆👍 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOTZ...
131
Reposted by Whatsisname
c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Jon Roney (@roneydives on IG) captured this juvenile yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicum) while diving off the island of Ambon, Indonesia. When stressed, they emit a mucus loaded with a neurotoxin called "ostracitoxin" that can cause lethal hemolysis in other fish. (📷: Jon Roney)
1731460
Reposted by Whatsisname
Shannon Vallor @shannonvallor.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
We are soon going to have to come to grips with the fact that this shit is asbestos for the mind
news.berkeley.edu
Using AI for just 10 minutes erodes your ability to persist at hard things - Berkeley News
A UC Berkeley researcher co-authored a study that raises profound questions about how we interact with artificial intelligence in education — and daily life.
792429896
Reposted by Whatsisname
@Above96th @above96th.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
American Golfinches loooove cone flower seeds! I spotted this one in Central Park's Wildflower Meadow. 💛🖤💛 #Goldfinch #CentralPark #birdsseenin2026
219043
Reposted by Whatsisname
Rado @rado.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
39012
Reposted by Whatsisname
Migelianope @migelianope.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Things I'm currently trying to outlive/live to see the day of: •Arsenal winning the ucl •Albania in the WC (not urgent bc when it happens it will not look pretty) •Johnny English 4 •The Slime Rancher movie •Outlive the family's 2006 Toyota Yaris to assert dominance
231
Reposted by Whatsisname
Daily Cannon @dailycannon.com · 11/10/2026
You don't have to agree with all of what he's saying, but talking about this like it was a normal football game? Get outta here...
1382
Reposted by Whatsisname
Daily Cannon @dailycannon.com · 11/10/2026
If this isn't how a journalist is talking about any City match, they're probably not worth listening to on the subject
311712
Reposted by Whatsisname
The Kimono Gallery @roger1952.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
Captured in soft studio lighting, a young woman poses in profile wearing a dramatic, contemporary furisode long-sleeved kimono designed by the avant-garde bridal and formalwear brand aimme. The garment features a rich, ombre color field transitioning seamlessly from a deep crimson along the shoulders, hem, and expansive furisode sleeves into a dark, shadowy charcoal-black across the torso and lower skirt. The silk surface displays a subtle, textured Jacquard weave pattern, catching the light in delicate shimmering gradients. The ensemble is anchored by a wide, metallic gold and black patterned obi sash tied in a modern, sculptural bow at the back, paired with a crisp white inner collar (han'eri) and sleek, modern black leather heeled boots. Her dark hair is styled in a low, elegant bun adorned with minimalist floral pins, and her downcast gaze creates a moment of quiet introspective poise.

The image evokes a moody, tactile sensory atmosphere: the heavy, luxurious drape of high-density silk brushing against structured leather boots, the soft rustle of sweeping furisode sleeves shifting with her posture, the faint scent of starched silk, leather, and hair pomade, and the suspended, theatrical stillness of a high-fashion studio session.
110216
Reposted by Whatsisname
Daily Cannon @dailycannon.com · 11/10/2026
The quotes and replies on this 🤣
0161
Reposted by Whatsisname
Dad Gooner ☑️⬆️ @dadgooner.bsky.social · 11/10/2026
The way media, commentators and journalists are sanewashing the mancity team is similar to how media in US sanewash the current US government They are equally responsible for all this farce going on If city are not punished, they will always kiss their ass
041