Spike
@thegingerman.bsky.social
Dad, husband, cyclist and vinyl junkie. Lover of clever thinking. Group Head of Creative and Strategy at smarts.agency. All views my own.
A little self-indulgent hour to myself. No thanks to my playing but this thing is sounding great!
December 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A little self-indulgent hour to myself. No thanks to my playing but this thing is sounding great!
Nothing says Christmas like submitting your tax return, daytime drinking and an afternoon nap. Merry Christmas everyone!!
December 22, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Nothing says Christmas like submitting your tax return, daytime drinking and an afternoon nap. Merry Christmas everyone!!
I honestly didnt expect to find much more new music at this time of the year…but for the second time in two days a brilliant new album rears its head… #Music #NewMusic #MusicSky music.apple.com/gb/album/bli...
Blizzard by Dove Ellis on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 10 Songs
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December 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I honestly didnt expect to find much more new music at this time of the year…but for the second time in two days a brilliant new album rears its head… #Music #NewMusic #MusicSky music.apple.com/gb/album/bli...
My local record shop and the awesome King Cedar. #MusicSky youtu.be/aLgJdLlQYYY
King Cedar • Live at Bending Sound • #03
YouTube video by bigNOISE
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December 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
My local record shop and the awesome King Cedar. #MusicSky youtu.be/aLgJdLlQYYY
Ah, I’ve stumbled into this late in the year. It’s wonderful. #MusicSky music.apple.com/gb/album/ent...
Entrance Music by Okonski on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 9 Songs
music.apple.com
December 20, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Ah, I’ve stumbled into this late in the year. It’s wonderful. #MusicSky music.apple.com/gb/album/ent...
2025 work year is done. Breathe.
December 17, 2025 at 6:40 PM
2025 work year is done. Breathe.
December 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Off to see Andy White this afternoon- it’s been a long time!
December 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Off to see Andy White this afternoon- it’s been a long time!
A Christmas Album by @brighteyesband.bsky.social. Maybe the best Christmas album. Although that could equally be Low or Bob Dylan. Better listen to them all I guess. #Music #Vinyl #MusicSky
December 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
A Christmas Album by @brighteyesband.bsky.social. Maybe the best Christmas album. Although that could equally be Low or Bob Dylan. Better listen to them all I guess. #Music #Vinyl #MusicSky
Not sure when exactly but at some point in the last year I became a cap guy… there we have it…
December 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Not sure when exactly but at some point in the last year I became a cap guy… there we have it…
Family all out tonight. I ate tiramisu and then played the guitar until my fingers gave up. What a treat.
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Family all out tonight. I ate tiramisu and then played the guitar until my fingers gave up. What a treat.
So good!!
Oh Lordy, this is lush - AIR playing Tiny Desk. Loving the drummer playing bass synth at the same time 🔥Nico & JB just sounding so, so good as ever ♥️♥️♥️
youtu.be/jjuorGiEUS4
youtu.be/jjuorGiEUS4
Air: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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December 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
So good!!
I couldnt wait to wake up this morning and listen to this. There isn’t a single second that disappoints. Stone cold instant classic. #Music #NewMusic #MusicSky music.apple.com/gb/album/liv...
Live God by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds on Apple Music
Album · 2025 · 18 Songs
music.apple.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I couldnt wait to wake up this morning and listen to this. There isn’t a single second that disappoints. Stone cold instant classic. #Music #NewMusic #MusicSky music.apple.com/gb/album/liv...
A long read but a good one…an important one. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Spotify Wrapped is taking over our feeds, but you don’t have outsource your relationship with music to AI | Liz Pelly
The streamer’s annual charts are just another version of the tech that’s alienating us from our inner lives. Hold on to your musical memories and reclaim ownership of your taste
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:39 PM
A long read but a good one…an important one. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
And in a hasty follow-up to my my previous post I feel compelled to share a true Christmas classic… music.apple.com/gb/album/yip...
Yippee Ki Yay Father Christmas by Jonnie Common on Apple Music
Song · 2016 · Duration 3:32
music.apple.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
And in a hasty follow-up to my my previous post I feel compelled to share a true Christmas classic… music.apple.com/gb/album/yip...
The British public is wrong… www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
British public’s verdict is in: Die Hard is not a Christmas movie
Survey also reveals Britons’ favourite festive film, views on tear-jerkers and family cinema trips
www.theguardian.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The British public is wrong… www.theguardian.com/film/2025/de...
Foy Vance - Christmas Has Done Nothing Wrong (Today FM)
YouTube video by Today FM
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December 2, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Stranger Things has always tapped into 1980s lore…but I for one didn’t see ‘Back To The Future’ or ‘Home Alone’ coming! I’m absolutely here for it though!
November 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Stranger Things has always tapped into 1980s lore…but I for one didn’t see ‘Back To The Future’ or ‘Home Alone’ coming! I’m absolutely here for it though!
Delivery from Pith Supply. The best notebooks ever.
November 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Delivery from Pith Supply. The best notebooks ever.
I try to avoid Spotify when I can but I haven’t found this on any other streaming service yet. #NewMusic from @michaelkeeney.bsky.social and it’s beautiful…check it out… #MusicSky open.spotify.com/album/6Pxafn...
Tenalach (Part I)
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November 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I try to avoid Spotify when I can but I haven’t found this on any other streaming service yet. #NewMusic from @michaelkeeney.bsky.social and it’s beautiful…check it out… #MusicSky open.spotify.com/album/6Pxafn...