Stephen Pieper
@stephenpieper.net
Music lover, reader, tea drinker, film watcher. Glasgow, Scotland.
H/t to Joe McGasko for playing this new to me band on his #WFMU show today. themagpiearc.bandcamp.com/track/the-ma...
The Mantle, by The Magpie Arc
from the album Gil Brenton
themagpiearc.bandcamp.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:27 PM
H/t to Joe McGasko for playing this new to me band on his #WFMU show today. themagpiearc.bandcamp.com/track/the-ma...
Sad news about Chris Rea. I was only just thinking about much I've grown to really like Driving Home for Christmas. RIP.
December 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Sad news about Chris Rea. I was only just thinking about much I've grown to really like Driving Home for Christmas. RIP.
I watched an episode of the old sitcom The Liver Birds. There was a concert poster on a wall for The Flying Burrito Brothers supported by Barbara Dickson. That was an interesting bill.
December 17, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I watched an episode of the old sitcom The Liver Birds. There was a concert poster on a wall for The Flying Burrito Brothers supported by Barbara Dickson. That was an interesting bill.
Nice bit of stickering by someone in Waterstones. I wonder if it was intentional.
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Nice bit of stickering by someone in Waterstones. I wonder if it was intentional.
I wonder how many people will be in for a shock when they try and get in to the USA next year for the World Cup. Better start scrubbing those social media accounts.
November 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
I wonder how many people will be in for a shock when they try and get in to the USA next year for the World Cup. Better start scrubbing those social media accounts.
#nowplaying The Clientele - The Violet Hour. Nice Dinked edition of this album.
November 13, 2025 at 8:44 PM
#nowplaying The Clientele - The Violet Hour. Nice Dinked edition of this album.
A film you've seen more than seven times with a gif.
a man in a hat says " a mook " in front of a pool table
Alt: a man in a hat says " a mook " in front of a pool table. Robert De Niro in Mean Streets.
media.tenor.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:28 AM
A film you've seen more than seven times with a gif.
I held out as long as I could but today was the day. The heating was officially turned on.
October 24, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I held out as long as I could but today was the day. The heating was officially turned on.
#nowplaying Lavinia Blackwall - The Making. One of my favourite releases of the year.
laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com/album/the-ma...
laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com/album/the-ma...
The Making, by Lavinia Blackwall
10 track album
laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
#nowplaying Lavinia Blackwall - The Making. One of my favourite releases of the year.
laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com/album/the-ma...
laviniablackwall.bandcamp.com/album/the-ma...
I’ve watched Annie Hall so many times I think I’ve memorised the whole script. RIP Diane Keaton.
October 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
I’ve watched Annie Hall so many times I think I’ve memorised the whole script. RIP Diane Keaton.
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WFMU's Hellraiser Fundraiser starts today, and runs through October! There will be many DJ specials, new swag, and events throughout the month celebrating WFMU. If you can, help us out with a donation and grab one of two new Hellraiser T-shirts. Pledge here: pledge.wfmu.org
October 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
WFMU's Hellraiser Fundraiser starts today, and runs through October! There will be many DJ specials, new swag, and events throughout the month celebrating WFMU. If you can, help us out with a donation and grab one of two new Hellraiser T-shirts. Pledge here: pledge.wfmu.org
Missed the presale but I got tickets for #Cardiacs this morning. I’ve never been to Saint Luke’s (in Glasgow) but I’ve been told it’s a lovely venue.
September 26, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Missed the presale but I got tickets for #Cardiacs this morning. I’ve never been to Saint Luke’s (in Glasgow) but I’ve been told it’s a lovely venue.
This is probably not listed in Robert Redford’s greatest films but I’ve always loved it.
youtube.com/watch?v=48AP...
youtube.com/watch?v=48AP...
The Hot Rock (1972) Original Trailer [HQ]
YouTube video by Unseen Trailers
youtube.com
September 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This is probably not listed in Robert Redford’s greatest films but I’ve always loved it.
youtube.com/watch?v=48AP...
youtube.com/watch?v=48AP...
Another one to add to the growing pile. It might get read before the end of the year.
September 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Another one to add to the growing pile. It might get read before the end of the year.
Does absolutely everything have to be put through some sort of political filter these days before you’re allowed to enjoy it or not? I’m tired of it all.
September 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Does absolutely everything have to be put through some sort of political filter these days before you’re allowed to enjoy it or not? I’m tired of it all.
#nowplaying Still love this album so much. Great to have it on vinyl now too. #Cardiacs
August 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
#nowplaying Still love this album so much. Great to have it on vinyl now too. #Cardiacs
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If you missed my radio program last night, with my Sid Smith interview, dry those eyes and go here, where the show will be available forever in the @wfmu.bsky.social archives: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
Including interview with writer/journalist Sid Smith: It's Complicated with Dave Mandl
Audio & playlist from August 4, 2025
wfmu.org
August 5, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If you missed my radio program last night, with my Sid Smith interview, dry those eyes and go here, where the show will be available forever in the @wfmu.bsky.social archives: wfmu.org/playlists/sh...
Got home late tonight. Blasting out Sabotage, my favourite Sabbath album, will have to be done tomorrow.
RIP Ozzy.
RIP Ozzy.
Symptom of the Universe (2009 Remaster)
YouTube video by Black Sabbath - Topic
m.youtube.com
July 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Got home late tonight. Blasting out Sabotage, my favourite Sabbath album, will have to be done tomorrow.
RIP Ozzy.
RIP Ozzy.
#NowPlaying Clocks Are Like People by Circulus. Whatever happened to Circulus?
July 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
#NowPlaying Clocks Are Like People by Circulus. Whatever happened to Circulus?
Together TV is a strange channel. It promotes community and charity during the day and fills the schedule with 70s soft porn at night.
July 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Together TV is a strange channel. It promotes community and charity during the day and fills the schedule with 70s soft porn at night.
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Stay cool and fresh all over with this week's installment of "It's Complicated" (an hour of prog and prog-adjacent music), tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Listen on your radio at 91.1 FM (NYC and environs), at wfmu.org, or via the all-powerful @wfmu.bsky.social app.
July 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Stay cool and fresh all over with this week's installment of "It's Complicated" (an hour of prog and prog-adjacent music), tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Listen on your radio at 91.1 FM (NYC and environs), at wfmu.org, or via the all-powerful @wfmu.bsky.social app.
I played the heck out of this album when it came out. It still takes me back to a happy summer.
Julianne
YouTube video by Ben Folds - Topic
www.youtube.com
July 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I played the heck out of this album when it came out. It still takes me back to a happy summer.
Jarvis Cocker - Running The World. Truer than ever. 🎵
June 13, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Jarvis Cocker - Running The World. Truer than ever. 🎵
Perfect Sunday afternoon listening… Turf by Luka Bloom.
May 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Perfect Sunday afternoon listening… Turf by Luka Bloom.