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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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@plc69.bsky.social
· Mar 7
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...
skypatterns.bandcamp.com/album/answer...
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
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
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
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
A fellow musician messaged this about Sp*tify and he's absolutely spot-on.
December 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
A fellow musician messaged this about Sp*tify and he's absolutely spot-on.
Introduce yourself with 5 gigs you've seen:
Throwing Muses/Pixies
Prince
My Bloody Valentine (supporting Pixies)
Frightened Rabbit
Curve
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
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
Suede
Brian Wilson
Guided By Voices
Tom Waits
The Breeders
November 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 gigs you've seen:
Throwing Muses/Pixies
Prince
My Bloody Valentine (supporting Pixies)
Frightened Rabbit
Curve
Throwing Muses/Pixies
Prince
My Bloody Valentine (supporting Pixies)
Frightened Rabbit
Curve
#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!
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
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!
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!
#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).
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
#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).
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).
#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.
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
#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.
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.
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic #Manchester
THE CHAMELEONS
Just stepped onto the stage at @Alberthallmcr for their annual pilgrimage. The Albert Hall is such a magnificent venue 👌
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
#NowPlaying #LiveMusic #Manchester
THE CHAMELEONS
Just stepped onto the stage at @Alberthallmcr for their annual pilgrimage. The Albert Hall is such a magnificent venue 👌
THE CHAMELEONS
Just stepped onto the stage at @Alberthallmcr for their annual pilgrimage. The Albert Hall is such a magnificent venue 👌
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
Having a pre-gig wander in Manchester ahead of tonight's Chameleons gig. The Christmas Market is big this year!
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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.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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/...
elasticstage.com/skypatterns/...
#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.
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 #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.
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.
#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'.
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
#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'.
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'.
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
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.
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
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.
#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.
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
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.
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.
#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.
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
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.
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.
#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! 👌
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
#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! 👌
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! 👌
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...
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
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...
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...
#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...
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
#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...
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...
#NowPlaying #NewRelease
YASMINE HAMDAN
I Remember I Forget
It feels like absolutely ages since the last album from the Lebanese singer. I first heard her on Jools Holland's show back in 2013 performing the beautiful 'Beirut'.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjMX...
YASMINE HAMDAN
I Remember I Forget
It feels like absolutely ages since the last album from the Lebanese singer. I first heard her on Jools Holland's show back in 2013 performing the beautiful 'Beirut'.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjMX...
September 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
#NowPlaying #NewRelease
YASMINE HAMDAN
I Remember I Forget
It feels like absolutely ages since the last album from the Lebanese singer. I first heard her on Jools Holland's show back in 2013 performing the beautiful 'Beirut'.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjMX...
YASMINE HAMDAN
I Remember I Forget
It feels like absolutely ages since the last album from the Lebanese singer. I first heard her on Jools Holland's show back in 2013 performing the beautiful 'Beirut'.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjMX...
I found this early cutting of @thecharlatans.bsky.social. The gig was before @tim-burgess.bsky.social joined the band (he was the singer in the support band, The Electric Crayons). Baz Ketley left the band shortly after the gig. A very young Martin Blunt is shown in the pic.
September 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I found this early cutting of @thecharlatans.bsky.social. The gig was before @tim-burgess.bsky.social joined the band (he was the singer in the support band, The Electric Crayons). Baz Ketley left the band shortly after the gig. A very young Martin Blunt is shown in the pic.
A question I've been pondering:
Why do most bands split up?
- Musical differences
- Singer offered solo deal
- Personality clashes
- Kicked off the label
- Run out of ideas
- Demoralised with the industry
Any others?
Which of these do you think is the most common reason?
Why do most bands split up?
- Musical differences
- Singer offered solo deal
- Personality clashes
- Kicked off the label
- Run out of ideas
- Demoralised with the industry
Any others?
Which of these do you think is the most common reason?
September 12, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A question I've been pondering:
Why do most bands split up?
- Musical differences
- Singer offered solo deal
- Personality clashes
- Kicked off the label
- Run out of ideas
- Demoralised with the industry
Any others?
Which of these do you think is the most common reason?
Why do most bands split up?
- Musical differences
- Singer offered solo deal
- Personality clashes
- Kicked off the label
- Run out of ideas
- Demoralised with the industry
Any others?
Which of these do you think is the most common reason?
Exciting news from Radiohead HQ! #Radiohead2025Tour
September 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Exciting news from Radiohead HQ! #Radiohead2025Tour
This new Wolf Alice 'pressed flowers' LP is a first for me. I have picture discs, coloured vinyl, shaped vinyl, lathe-cuts, odd-sized vinyl... but nothing like this, where real flowers are pressed inside the two sides of vinyl.
I'm about to give it a spin...
I'm about to give it a spin...
August 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This new Wolf Alice 'pressed flowers' LP is a first for me. I have picture discs, coloured vinyl, shaped vinyl, lathe-cuts, odd-sized vinyl... but nothing like this, where real flowers are pressed inside the two sides of vinyl.
I'm about to give it a spin...
I'm about to give it a spin...
"I am not a number..." 🍻
August 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"I am not a number..." 🍻
Released OTD in 1983, the debut album from Manchester's Chameleons. This is a powerhouse of an album which begins with all guns blazing and ends with the most beautiful atmospheric, reflective and otherworldly song, 'View From A Hill'.
🔗 youtu.be/v3nbk3Eqs5A?...
🔗 youtu.be/v3nbk3Eqs5A?...
August 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Released OTD in 1983, the debut album from Manchester's Chameleons. This is a powerhouse of an album which begins with all guns blazing and ends with the most beautiful atmospheric, reflective and otherworldly song, 'View From A Hill'.
🔗 youtu.be/v3nbk3Eqs5A?...
🔗 youtu.be/v3nbk3Eqs5A?...