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MD Alternative National Treasure • Music Influencer • Guitarist • Chameleons • Mutemath • Titanic Plum Porter • Talk Talk's 'Laughing Stock' & 'Spirit of Eden'
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My debut album (by Sky Patterns) is now available on limited edition hand-numbered CD in a full colour digipack gatefold sleeve and 8-page glossy booklet.

skypatterns.bandcamp.com/album/answer...
My new album is released tomorrow morning!!
The new Sky Patterns album 'Night Call' is finally released tomorrow morning. I have just FORTY copies of the CD for sale on Bandcamp at 8am UK time. Note that there's no vinyl option, due to its long duration.

The CD includes an exclusive 'hidden' bonus track unavailable anywhere else.
February 5, 2026 at 9:13 PM
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The first single from my new album is out NOW!

I'm absolutely thrilled with how this album is sounding, and I'm sure a few of you will agree that it's very different to the debut.

Links plus snippet below 👇
I'm thrilled to announce that the first single from my second album 'Night Call' is out TODAY.

3-track 'Night Call' single available to buy from: skypatterns.bandcamp.com/album/night-...

Full 4-min video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEbb...

Stream: ditto.fm/night_call

The album is released Feb 6th
January 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM
The first single from my new album is out NOW!

I'm absolutely thrilled with how this album is sounding, and I'm sure a few of you will agree that it's very different to the debut.

Links plus snippet below 👇
I'm thrilled to announce that the first single from my second album 'Night Call' is out TODAY.

3-track 'Night Call' single available to buy from: skypatterns.bandcamp.com/album/night-...

Full 4-min video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEbb...

Stream: ditto.fm/night_call

The album is released Feb 6th
January 16, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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Who are your top 10 all-time favourite guitarists? Real quick off the top of my head...

Terry Bickers
Dave Fielding
Howard King Jr.
Chris Urbanowicz
Andy Bell (Ride)
Neil McDonald
Wayne Hussey
Dean Garcia
Nick McCabe
Jez Williams
Who are your top 10 all-time favorite guitarists? Real quick off the top of my head...

(Alphabetically)

Billy Duffy
Daniel Ash
Geordie Walker
Jimi Hendrix
John McGeoch
Johnny Winter
Poison Ivy
Prince
Raymond Burns
Will Sergeant
Who are your top 10 all-time favorite guitarists? Real quick off the top of my head...

Mick Ronson
Johnny Marr
Robert Smith
Prince
John McGeoch
Poison Ivy
Will Sergeant
Charlie Burchill
Brix Smith
Craig Scanlon
Geordie Walker
Robert Fripp

Oh no, typed 12 by mistake 🤭
January 5, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Happy New Year and Best Wishes to everyone. See you for new music in just a few weeks!
December 31, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's very humbling to have made it into a 'Best Of 2025' playlist. How lovely!
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Family tradition/Family indulging old man means at Christmas I do a 2025 playlist.
So thank you Rob/Paul/Sean and others for bringing the tunes and offering some respite from the shitstorm that has been 2025.
Merry Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Comic actor Harry Worth's famous window sequence - first used in his 1960s TV show Here's Harry - was filmed on St Ann's Square, Manchester, at Hector Powes tailor's shop.
December 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
My top 10 gigs of 2025

Agnes Obel - London
Exit North - Manchester
Chris Difford - Camden
MBV - Manchester
Patrick Fitzgerald - Hebden Bridge
Squeeze/China Crisis - Brit Fest
Boxer Rebellion - Manchester
Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Liverpool
Chameleons - Manchester
The Duke Spirit - Manchester
December 10, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A fellow musician messaged this about Sp*tify and he's absolutely spot-on.
December 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 gigs you've seen:

Throwing Muses/Pixies

Prince

My Bloody Valentine (supporting Pixies)

Frightened Rabbit

Curve
Introduce yourself with 5 gigs you've seen:

Bruce Springsteen

The Frames

Teenage Fanclub

Slowdive

Mogwai
Introduce yourself with 5 gigs you've seen:

Suede
Brian Wilson
Guided By Voices
Tom Waits
The Breeders
November 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic
PATRICK FITZGERALD (KITCHENS OF DISTINCTION)

The last time I saw Patrick was at Reading Festival in 1991! Drive That Fast hadn't been out long and they played a blinder. Tonight, both Patrick & Julian are on stage, so we have two-thirds of the band!
November 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic
PETE FIJ (ADORABLE)

Just stepped onto the stage at the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge. Pete's up first this evening, supporting Patrick Fitzgerald (photos to follow in a while).
November 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
#LiveMusic #Manchester #MBV
MY BLOODY VALENTINE

There's absolutely no question that last night was truly one of the loudest gigs that I've ever been to. It's over 30 years since I last saw them, but that was a pretty special gig.
November 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic #Manchester
THE CHAMELEONS

Just stepped onto the stage at @Alberthallmcr for their annual pilgrimage. The Albert Hall is such a magnificent venue 👌
November 21, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Having a pre-gig wander in Manchester ahead of tonight's Chameleons gig. The Christmas Market is big this year!
November 21, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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News: The 'Answers On A Postcard' vinyl LP now has 10% off until 24 Nov. Enter the promotional code SPINMAS at the checkout.

elasticstage.com/skypatterns/...
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic #Liverpool
BOO HEWERDINE & REG MEUROSS

I've been at a small village hall this evening, in the lovely village of Thornton Hough, in the Wirral, just over the water from Liverpool.

It's always an absolute delight to see Boo - with the wonderful Reg too.
October 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic
JUST MUSTARD

Just arrived at @RoughTrade in Liverpool, it's Just Mustard's live return after several years away following the success of 'Heart Under'.
October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I visited Jack White's 'Third Man Records' shop in London a few weeks back. A yellow record shop is a thing of real beauty. Lots of great records inside - plus a nice selection of guitar FX pedals too.
October 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Cob Records in North Wales originally set up shop in 1967. These days, it's stacked mainly of thousands of secondhand CDs, and there's also quite a bit of vinyl. You'll require several hours to go through all the racks. The Ffestiniog Railway is located directly opposite.
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic
THE DUKE SPIRIT

Unbelievably, it's the 20th anniversary of 'Cuts Across The Land', and tonight they've returned to Manchester. The sheer energy on that stage is an incredible sight. They sound wonderful too.
October 2, 2025 at 9:56 PM
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic #London
AGNES OBEL

Just stepped onto the stage at the @RoyalAlbertHall, it's the wonderful Agnes. This is a bucket list item for me, I've never visited the Royal Albert Hall before. It's the most magnificent venue.
September 29, 2025 at 9:44 PM
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic #London
CHRIS DIFFORD (SQUEEZE)

Just stepped onto the stage at Dingwall's in Camden, it's the wonderful Chris Difford. This will be my third time seeing him this year alone. Sounding fabulous! 👌
September 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I'll never tire of reading about the recording of Talk Talk's 'Spirit Of Eden'.

I'd completely forgotten that all six songs originally had different working titles, such as 'Maureen' and 'Norm'. This is such an interesting article.

www.classicpopmag.com/features/cla...
September 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#NowPlaying #NewRelease
JOANNE ROBERTSON
Blurrr

There have been a couple of mentions of this album, so I'm checking out what all the fuss is about. It's about as stripped back as you can get, sultry vocals over an acoustic guitar. Divine.

🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Eh...
September 20, 2025 at 11:25 PM