Brad Sked
@bradsked.bsky.social
Label manager of Strong Island Recordings / Sometimes write words about music / Put on shows / Do other stuff / Sadly also a Pompey fan
All opinions are my own and are mostly stupid.
Portsmouth, UK
All opinions are my own and are mostly stupid.
Portsmouth, UK
MBV were everything I expected last night. Glad to have them ticked off my band bucket list. I will say this, though: I didn't think they were THAT loud?
November 26, 2025 at 10:39 AM
MBV were everything I expected last night. Glad to have them ticked off my band bucket list. I will say this, though: I didn't think they were THAT loud?
Christian Burgess may well have made the greatest career choice in football.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Galatasaray 0-1 Union Saint-Gilloise: Promise David scores winner for Belgian side
Promise David scores the only goal as Union Saint-Gilloise end their three-game Champions League losing run by beating Galatasaray.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Christian Burgess may well have made the greatest career choice in football.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Happy MBV day to all who celebrate!
November 25, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Happy MBV day to all who celebrate!
Oh no, why won't anybody *checks notes* think of the weapons manufacturers?
November 24, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Oh no, why won't anybody *checks notes* think of the weapons manufacturers?
Going for a walk in a bit just to listen to things like the sound of the waves for the last time after my ears no longer function tomorrow from mbv.
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Going for a walk in a bit just to listen to things like the sound of the waves for the last time after my ears no longer function tomorrow from mbv.
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Reform’s leading councillor in Portsmouth, George Madgwick recently argued that young people are overpaid – backing Nigel Farage’s call to reduce the minimum wage
But what he didn’t mention is that several tribunals found that some of his own companies have failed to pay wages and holiday pay
But what he didn’t mention is that several tribunals found that some of his own companies have failed to pay wages and holiday pay
November 21, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Reform’s leading councillor in Portsmouth, George Madgwick recently argued that young people are overpaid – backing Nigel Farage’s call to reduce the minimum wage
But what he didn’t mention is that several tribunals found that some of his own companies have failed to pay wages and holiday pay
But what he didn’t mention is that several tribunals found that some of his own companies have failed to pay wages and holiday pay
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Go to that gig. listen to that song, dust off that record player, learn to play that guitar.
Music helps us through. Life can be overwhelming at times. Music can help, I promise you that
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Music helps us through. Life can be overwhelming at times. Music can help, I promise you that
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November 23, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Go to that gig. listen to that song, dust off that record player, learn to play that guitar.
Music helps us through. Life can be overwhelming at times. Music can help, I promise you that
x
Music helps us through. Life can be overwhelming at times. Music can help, I promise you that
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I want to live in a forest city.
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I want to live in a forest city.
I really do wish all football clubs would stop having gambling sponsors on their shirts. It's so irresponsible.
Gambling - an industry out of control doing enormous damage to individuals and communities.
How much suffering (and NHS costs) could be saved, how much #PublicHealth improved, if no advertising at all?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
How much suffering (and NHS costs) could be saved, how much #PublicHealth improved, if no advertising at all?
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
UK gambling firms spent ‘astronomic’ £2bn on advertising last year
Calls for Rachel Reeves to increase taxes in budget as estimate outstrips duties collected from online casinos
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 9:41 AM
I really do wish all football clubs would stop having gambling sponsors on their shirts. It's so irresponsible.
OK, if there are beings from other planets living on Earth, has anybody sat them down and shown them Matty Taylor goal compilations? Because I think they'd be impressed.
‘The public has been lied to’: secretly made documentary insists that aliens exist
‘The public has been lied to’: secretly made documentary insists that aliens exist
The Age of Disclosure is a new film featuring high-ranking government officials who claim proof of extraterrestrial life has been covered up
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
OK, if there are beings from other planets living on Earth, has anybody sat them down and shown them Matty Taylor goal compilations? Because I think they'd be impressed.
Let's not blame real good dogs for the fault of those within the likes of the fossil fuel industry.
My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway. www.wired.com/story/the-cl...
The Climate Impact of Owning a Dog
My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway.
www.wired.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Let's not blame real good dogs for the fault of those within the likes of the fossil fuel industry.
Re-watching the Star Wars saga (movies only) being winter and all, and I just hope one day for a movie about the marketing meeting in naming the Death Star. Because did a bunch of people sit around and throw out other ideas like 'Sith Sphere', 'Murder Moon', 'Killer Ball', etc?
November 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Re-watching the Star Wars saga (movies only) being winter and all, and I just hope one day for a movie about the marketing meeting in naming the Death Star. Because did a bunch of people sit around and throw out other ideas like 'Sith Sphere', 'Murder Moon', 'Killer Ball', etc?
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Just realised this is referring to a church in North Carolina and not the Welsh singer
November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Just realised this is referring to a church in North Carolina and not the Welsh singer
This horse has a fringe and a pose that says they should be in a shoegaze band. A horseshoegaze band even.
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent horses and ponies I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 21, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This horse has a fringe and a pose that says they should be in a shoegaze band. A horseshoegaze band even.
It's always the best anyway, but yesterday, @endoftheroadfestival.com announced their first batch of acts for its 20th edition and it's an absolutely massive one. See you there.
hardofhearingmagazine.com/2025/11/21/e...
hardofhearingmagazine.com/2025/11/21/e...
End of the Road announce Pulp, Mac DeMarco and CMAT for 2026.
A huge lineup drop from the West Country festival as they share their headliners for next year.
hardofhearingmagazine.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
It's always the best anyway, but yesterday, @endoftheroadfestival.com announced their first batch of acts for its 20th edition and it's an absolutely massive one. See you there.
hardofhearingmagazine.com/2025/11/21/e...
hardofhearingmagazine.com/2025/11/21/e...
Heading up to London soon, as we have this. Should be fun. See you there, London pals?
November 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Heading up to London soon, as we have this. Should be fun. See you there, London pals?
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London! We are back 16/12 for a Christmas party with Scarlett Woolfe, Frank Lloyd Wleft and Freddie J Watts & The Hot Rocks at Sebright Arms. 3 damn great acts and absolutely free entry. See you there!
Tickets:
link.dice.fm/WKqvp3yWrYb
Tickets:
link.dice.fm/WKqvp3yWrYb
November 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
London! We are back 16/12 for a Christmas party with Scarlett Woolfe, Frank Lloyd Wleft and Freddie J Watts & The Hot Rocks at Sebright Arms. 3 damn great acts and absolutely free entry. See you there!
Tickets:
link.dice.fm/WKqvp3yWrYb
Tickets:
link.dice.fm/WKqvp3yWrYb
Blimey! That's massive.
You deserve more … PULP! The band that inspired a generation are coming to EOTR for the first time, hot off the heels of their stunning 2025 LP More and the 30th anniversary year of Different Class. Joining them: country-glam powerhouse CMAT and MAC DeMARCO, who’ll bring his signature slacker charm.
November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Blimey! That's massive.
A real nice morning in Portsmouth.
November 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A real nice morning in Portsmouth.
Finally.
November 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Finally.
This is genuinely evil.
Refugees’ jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister
Refugees’ jewellery could be seized to pay for asylum costs, says Home Office minister
Idea borrowed from Denmark is latest attempt to reduce number of refugees coming to UK
Refugees could have jewellery or other valuables taken to pay for the costs of processing their cases, a Home Office minister has said, in another detail of changes to migration policy likely to cause worries among Labour MPs.
Speaking to broadcasters before the formal announcement of sweeping changes to asylum policy on Monday, the Home Office minister Alex Norris said while this would not involve seizing wedding rings, jewellery without sentimental value could be taken. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This is genuinely evil.
Joe Morrell seems like he'd be a great fit for a manager, so all the best to him.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
Former Pompey midfielder shares plans for future after retirement call
Former Pompey midfielder Joe Morrell is making plans for his future after announcing his retirement from playing last month
www.portsmouth.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Joe Morrell seems like he'd be a great fit for a manager, so all the best to him.
www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.portsmouth.co.uk/sport/footba...