The Striped Bananas
@thestripedbananas.bsky.social
Psychedelic Rock duo with Female/Male vocals based in CT, USA. Albums on Vinyl & CD ☮️ at https://thestripedbananas.bandcamp.com
Tel is a published poet. Duncan is a published speculative fiction writer and member of SFWA. LGBTQ+ allies. Movie enthusiasts.
Tel is a published poet. Duncan is a published speculative fiction writer and member of SFWA. LGBTQ+ allies. Movie enthusiasts.
Pinned
Permanganate purple clouds drift along bubblegum pink skies, lighting pathways through Eternity Forest. If you are reading this, you belong here. 💜LOVE💜
Our new album is out today: thestripedbananas.bandcamp.com/album/eterni...
#vinyl #vinylrecords #musicsky #newmusic #psychedelic #newmusicfriday
Our new album is out today: thestripedbananas.bandcamp.com/album/eterni...
#vinyl #vinylrecords #musicsky #newmusic #psychedelic #newmusicfriday
Saddened to hear the great Jimmy Cliff has passed away. His music has been a constant companion.
#reggae #JimmyCliff #vinyl #vinylrecords #musicsky
#reggae #JimmyCliff #vinyl #vinylrecords #musicsky
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Saddened to hear the great Jimmy Cliff has passed away. His music has been a constant companion.
#reggae #JimmyCliff #vinyl #vinylrecords #musicsky
#reggae #JimmyCliff #vinyl #vinylrecords #musicsky
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"She Waits for the Sunrise" is filled with spiraling vocal harmonies, anchored by acetone organ, buzzing sitar, and grooving bass. Vibe into the mesmerizing and surreal.
💜 This is our psychedelic symphony 💜
#musicsky #psychedelicrock #indie #MusicChallenge #surreal #trippy #hippie #music
💜 This is our psychedelic symphony 💜
#musicsky #psychedelicrock #indie #MusicChallenge #surreal #trippy #hippie #music
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"She Waits for the Sunrise" is filled with spiraling vocal harmonies, anchored by acetone organ, buzzing sitar, and grooving bass. Vibe into the mesmerizing and surreal.
💜 This is our psychedelic symphony 💜
#musicsky #psychedelicrock #indie #MusicChallenge #surreal #trippy #hippie #music
💜 This is our psychedelic symphony 💜
#musicsky #psychedelicrock #indie #MusicChallenge #surreal #trippy #hippie #music
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Now playing on https://untidyradio.com Vampire of Mine by The Striped Bananas.
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Now playing on https://untidyradio.com Vampire of Mine by The Striped Bananas.
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The Striped Bananas
A very groovy "now" band
And my usual unusual
#TheStripedBananas
#art #animation #thecolorsthecolors
A very groovy "now" band
And my usual unusual
#TheStripedBananas
#art #animation #thecolorsthecolors
November 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
The Striped Bananas
A very groovy "now" band
And my usual unusual
#TheStripedBananas
#art #animation #thecolorsthecolors
A very groovy "now" band
And my usual unusual
#TheStripedBananas
#art #animation #thecolorsthecolors
"She Waits for the Sunrise" is filled with spiraling vocal harmonies, anchored by acetone organ, buzzing sitar, and grooving bass. Vibe into the mesmerizing and surreal.
💜 This is our psychedelic symphony 💜
#musicsky #psychedelicrock #indie #MusicChallenge #surreal #trippy #hippie #music
💜 This is our psychedelic symphony 💜
#musicsky #psychedelicrock #indie #MusicChallenge #surreal #trippy #hippie #music
November 14, 2025 at 3:54 PM
"She Waits for the Sunrise" is filled with spiraling vocal harmonies, anchored by acetone organ, buzzing sitar, and grooving bass. Vibe into the mesmerizing and surreal.
💜 This is our psychedelic symphony 💜
#musicsky #psychedelicrock #indie #MusicChallenge #surreal #trippy #hippie #music
💜 This is our psychedelic symphony 💜
#musicsky #psychedelicrock #indie #MusicChallenge #surreal #trippy #hippie #music
Forgotten World made its radio debut on WAPJ last night. Thanks Chris!
#indie #vinyl #radio #musicsky
#indie #vinyl #radio #musicsky
Tonight, No Commercial Potential: pristine Queen albums (Thanks, Diana); #zappa #BÖC & new #StripedBananas on #vinyl; #newmusic by #TheMommyheads, #baritalia, #DavidByrne, #DeadMilkmen, #Brainticket, #WagonChrist & my cool evening with #TheLegendaryPinkDots! 5-7 #Torrington #CommunityRadio WAPJ.org!
November 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Tales of Occult Britain just arrived from across the pond. Perfect autumn 🍂 day to start digging in. Looking forward to it @ninaantonia13.bsky.social
#booksky #writersky
#booksky #writersky
November 12, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Tales of Occult Britain just arrived from across the pond. Perfect autumn 🍂 day to start digging in. Looking forward to it @ninaantonia13.bsky.social
#booksky #writersky
#booksky #writersky
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Forgotten World is a global inspired song, blending world music, punk, and reggae with a little help from our friends. The lyrics focus on nature, hope, and community.
Ifedayo from Nigeria joins on drums/vocals
Harsh from India plays table.
💜
#HopePit #worldmusic #postpunk #solarpunk
#MusicChallenge
Ifedayo from Nigeria joins on drums/vocals
Harsh from India plays table.
💜
#HopePit #worldmusic #postpunk #solarpunk
#MusicChallenge
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Forgotten World is a global inspired song, blending world music, punk, and reggae with a little help from our friends. The lyrics focus on nature, hope, and community.
Ifedayo from Nigeria joins on drums/vocals
Harsh from India plays table.
💜
#HopePit #worldmusic #postpunk #solarpunk
#MusicChallenge
Ifedayo from Nigeria joins on drums/vocals
Harsh from India plays table.
💜
#HopePit #worldmusic #postpunk #solarpunk
#MusicChallenge
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Hope hides in a lush forest on Nariah IV, a planet colonized by a technocratic regime. Cowboy & Christa flee into the perilous woods seeking meaning & love. Rescued by an Afro-futurist group, they must use creativity & science to survive a harsh winter, or die trying.
#OS #HopePit #Hopepunk #Novella
#OS #HopePit #Hopepunk #Novella
#Hopepit pitch/ promote
post up to 3 times Sun, Nov 9 (your time zone)
🌱
Use #Hopepit tag
we highly encourage: #Hopepunk, #CliFi, #IndigenousFuturism, #Solarpunk, and other #-punks, if applicable
🌞
any media, any stage, including:
#P : Published: drop links!
#SC : Seeking Collaboration/ Community
post up to 3 times Sun, Nov 9 (your time zone)
🌱
Use #Hopepit tag
we highly encourage: #Hopepunk, #CliFi, #IndigenousFuturism, #Solarpunk, and other #-punks, if applicable
🌞
any media, any stage, including:
#P : Published: drop links!
#SC : Seeking Collaboration/ Community
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Hope hides in a lush forest on Nariah IV, a planet colonized by a technocratic regime. Cowboy & Christa flee into the perilous woods seeking meaning & love. Rescued by an Afro-futurist group, they must use creativity & science to survive a harsh winter, or die trying.
#OS #HopePit #Hopepunk #Novella
#OS #HopePit #Hopepunk #Novella
#Hopepit pitch/ promote
post up to 3 times Sun, Nov 9 (your time zone)
🌱
Use #Hopepit tag
we highly encourage: #Hopepunk, #CliFi, #IndigenousFuturism, #Solarpunk, and other #-punks, if applicable
🌞
any media, any stage, including:
#P : Published: drop links!
#SC : Seeking Collaboration/ Community
post up to 3 times Sun, Nov 9 (your time zone)
🌱
Use #Hopepit tag
we highly encourage: #Hopepunk, #CliFi, #IndigenousFuturism, #Solarpunk, and other #-punks, if applicable
🌞
any media, any stage, including:
#P : Published: drop links!
#SC : Seeking Collaboration/ Community
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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"Numbness from years of war began cracking apart. I had hope... hope that there was a life outside of all the destruction I lived through. Anemoia; I was homesick for a home I'd never known." #hopepit
Excerpt from Vedma Returning, a weird story you can read free:
www.electricspec.com/Volume20/Iss...
Excerpt from Vedma Returning, a weird story you can read free:
www.electricspec.com/Volume20/Iss...
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"Numbness from years of war began cracking apart. I had hope... hope that there was a life outside of all the destruction I lived through. Anemoia; I was homesick for a home I'd never known." #hopepit
Excerpt from Vedma Returning, a weird story you can read free:
www.electricspec.com/Volume20/Iss...
Excerpt from Vedma Returning, a weird story you can read free:
www.electricspec.com/Volume20/Iss...
"Numbness from years of war began cracking apart. I had hope... hope that there was a life outside of all the destruction I lived through. Anemoia; I was homesick for a home I'd never known." #hopepit
Excerpt from Vedma Returning, a weird story you can read free:
www.electricspec.com/Volume20/Iss...
Excerpt from Vedma Returning, a weird story you can read free:
www.electricspec.com/Volume20/Iss...
November 8, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"Numbness from years of war began cracking apart. I had hope... hope that there was a life outside of all the destruction I lived through. Anemoia; I was homesick for a home I'd never known." #hopepit
Excerpt from Vedma Returning, a weird story you can read free:
www.electricspec.com/Volume20/Iss...
Excerpt from Vedma Returning, a weird story you can read free:
www.electricspec.com/Volume20/Iss...
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November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
November 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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posting human made art for #hopepit day! (thanks to @thestripedbananas.bsky.social for recommend i do this!)
🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼
@solidpawn.bsky.social @realthangcustoms.bsky.social @canuckuma.bsky.social @lowlywisp.bsky.social
🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼
@solidpawn.bsky.social @realthangcustoms.bsky.social @canuckuma.bsky.social @lowlywisp.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
posting human made art for #hopepit day! (thanks to @thestripedbananas.bsky.social for recommend i do this!)
🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼
@solidpawn.bsky.social @realthangcustoms.bsky.social @canuckuma.bsky.social @lowlywisp.bsky.social
🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼
@solidpawn.bsky.social @realthangcustoms.bsky.social @canuckuma.bsky.social @lowlywisp.bsky.social
Art Share Day!
Would love to see pieces by:
@tonnerrecomics.bsky.social
@youaintnopunk.bsky.social
@babbittybabbitt.bsky.social
@ursadoomart.bsky.social
@emilyatplay.bsky.social
@jamesfineart.bsky.social
@iranzye.bsky.social
Use hashtag: #hopepit
#sfw
#artshare
#writers
#artistsonbluesky
Would love to see pieces by:
@tonnerrecomics.bsky.social
@youaintnopunk.bsky.social
@babbittybabbitt.bsky.social
@ursadoomart.bsky.social
@emilyatplay.bsky.social
@jamesfineart.bsky.social
@iranzye.bsky.social
Use hashtag: #hopepit
#sfw
#artshare
#writers
#artistsonbluesky
November 7, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Art Share Day!
Would love to see pieces by:
@tonnerrecomics.bsky.social
@youaintnopunk.bsky.social
@babbittybabbitt.bsky.social
@ursadoomart.bsky.social
@emilyatplay.bsky.social
@jamesfineart.bsky.social
@iranzye.bsky.social
Use hashtag: #hopepit
#sfw
#artshare
#writers
#artistsonbluesky
Would love to see pieces by:
@tonnerrecomics.bsky.social
@youaintnopunk.bsky.social
@babbittybabbitt.bsky.social
@ursadoomart.bsky.social
@emilyatplay.bsky.social
@jamesfineart.bsky.social
@iranzye.bsky.social
Use hashtag: #hopepit
#sfw
#artshare
#writers
#artistsonbluesky
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#MusicChallenge
#musicsky: post a song that hits on the theme of hope, adaptation, and resilience
#writersky: post a song that reminds you of your work, or inspires you
#booksky: what is your favorite #hopepunk, #solarpunk, and/or #clifi book that you'd recommend?
Use the tag #HopePit
💜
#musicsky: post a song that hits on the theme of hope, adaptation, and resilience
#writersky: post a song that reminds you of your work, or inspires you
#booksky: what is your favorite #hopepunk, #solarpunk, and/or #clifi book that you'd recommend?
Use the tag #HopePit
💜
Music & Book recommendation day!
💗 Share a SONG or favorite BOOK
with a theme of #hopepunk, #solarpunk, #ecofiction, #IndigenousFuturism, climate change adaptation, or resilience 🎵
#hopepit #musicchallenge #musicchallenges #musicsky #booksky #clifi
💗 Share a SONG or favorite BOOK
with a theme of #hopepunk, #solarpunk, #ecofiction, #IndigenousFuturism, climate change adaptation, or resilience 🎵
#hopepit #musicchallenge #musicchallenges #musicsky #booksky #clifi
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky: post a song that hits on the theme of hope, adaptation, and resilience
#writersky: post a song that reminds you of your work, or inspires you
#booksky: what is your favorite #hopepunk, #solarpunk, and/or #clifi book that you'd recommend?
Use the tag #HopePit
💜
#musicsky: post a song that hits on the theme of hope, adaptation, and resilience
#writersky: post a song that reminds you of your work, or inspires you
#booksky: what is your favorite #hopepunk, #solarpunk, and/or #clifi book that you'd recommend?
Use the tag #HopePit
💜
Forgotten World is a global inspired song, blending world music, punk, and reggae with a little help from our friends. The lyrics focus on nature, hope, and community.
Ifedayo from Nigeria joins on drums/vocals
Harsh from India plays table.
💜
#HopePit #worldmusic #postpunk #solarpunk
#MusicChallenge
Ifedayo from Nigeria joins on drums/vocals
Harsh from India plays table.
💜
#HopePit #worldmusic #postpunk #solarpunk
#MusicChallenge
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Forgotten World is a global inspired song, blending world music, punk, and reggae with a little help from our friends. The lyrics focus on nature, hope, and community.
Ifedayo from Nigeria joins on drums/vocals
Harsh from India plays table.
💜
#HopePit #worldmusic #postpunk #solarpunk
#MusicChallenge
Ifedayo from Nigeria joins on drums/vocals
Harsh from India plays table.
💜
#HopePit #worldmusic #postpunk #solarpunk
#MusicChallenge
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky: post a song that hits on the theme of hope, adaptation, and resilience
#writersky: post a song that reminds you of your work, or inspires you
#booksky: what is your favorite #hopepunk, #solarpunk, and/or #clifi book that you'd recommend?
Use the tag #HopePit
💜
#musicsky: post a song that hits on the theme of hope, adaptation, and resilience
#writersky: post a song that reminds you of your work, or inspires you
#booksky: what is your favorite #hopepunk, #solarpunk, and/or #clifi book that you'd recommend?
Use the tag #HopePit
💜
Music & Book recommendation day!
💗 Share a SONG or favorite BOOK
with a theme of #hopepunk, #solarpunk, #ecofiction, #IndigenousFuturism, climate change adaptation, or resilience 🎵
#hopepit #musicchallenge #musicchallenges #musicsky #booksky #clifi
💗 Share a SONG or favorite BOOK
with a theme of #hopepunk, #solarpunk, #ecofiction, #IndigenousFuturism, climate change adaptation, or resilience 🎵
#hopepit #musicchallenge #musicchallenges #musicsky #booksky #clifi
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 AM
#MusicChallenge
#musicsky: post a song that hits on the theme of hope, adaptation, and resilience
#writersky: post a song that reminds you of your work, or inspires you
#booksky: what is your favorite #hopepunk, #solarpunk, and/or #clifi book that you'd recommend?
Use the tag #HopePit
💜
#musicsky: post a song that hits on the theme of hope, adaptation, and resilience
#writersky: post a song that reminds you of your work, or inspires you
#booksky: what is your favorite #hopepunk, #solarpunk, and/or #clifi book that you'd recommend?
Use the tag #HopePit
💜
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#Hopepit #writersky
Aside from being musicians, Tel is a poet & painter, and I'm a fiction writer.
We recorded a video w/ two of our international musician friends for the music share later in the week :) Stay tuned!
Seeing different communities come together brings us hope 💜
#hopepunk #musicsky
Aside from being musicians, Tel is a poet & painter, and I'm a fiction writer.
We recorded a video w/ two of our international musician friends for the music share later in the week :) Stay tuned!
Seeing different communities come together brings us hope 💜
#hopepunk #musicsky
Day 1: #Hopepit meet & greet!
Let's get to know each other a little!
Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like
Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱
Let's get to know each other a little!
Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like
Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#Hopepit #writersky
Aside from being musicians, Tel is a poet & painter, and I'm a fiction writer.
We recorded a video w/ two of our international musician friends for the music share later in the week :) Stay tuned!
Seeing different communities come together brings us hope 💜
#hopepunk #musicsky
Aside from being musicians, Tel is a poet & painter, and I'm a fiction writer.
We recorded a video w/ two of our international musician friends for the music share later in the week :) Stay tuned!
Seeing different communities come together brings us hope 💜
#hopepunk #musicsky
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Day 1: #Hopepit meet & greet!
Let's get to know each other a little!
Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like
Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱
Let's get to know each other a little!
Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like
Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Day 1: #Hopepit meet & greet!
Let's get to know each other a little!
Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like
Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱
Let's get to know each other a little!
Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like
Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱
#Hopepit #writersky
Aside from being musicians, Tel is a poet & painter, and I'm a fiction writer.
We recorded a video w/ two of our international musician friends for the music share later in the week :) Stay tuned!
Seeing different communities come together brings us hope 💜
#hopepunk #musicsky
Aside from being musicians, Tel is a poet & painter, and I'm a fiction writer.
We recorded a video w/ two of our international musician friends for the music share later in the week :) Stay tuned!
Seeing different communities come together brings us hope 💜
#hopepunk #musicsky
Day 1: #Hopepit meet & greet!
Let's get to know each other a little!
Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like
Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱
Let's get to know each other a little!
Introduce yourself, drop a photo or video if you like
Maybe share what brings you hope 🌞 🌱
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
#Hopepit #writersky
Aside from being musicians, Tel is a poet & painter, and I'm a fiction writer.
We recorded a video w/ two of our international musician friends for the music share later in the week :) Stay tuned!
Seeing different communities come together brings us hope 💜
#hopepunk #musicsky
Aside from being musicians, Tel is a poet & painter, and I'm a fiction writer.
We recorded a video w/ two of our international musician friends for the music share later in the week :) Stay tuned!
Seeing different communities come together brings us hope 💜
#hopepunk #musicsky
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Today marks a month since our LP Eternity Forest was released. We're overwhelmed with the lovely comments, messages, and support. Thank you for journeying into Eternity Forest with us!
-Duncan & Tel
The Striped Bananas
#vinyl #recordcollector #psychedelicrock #vinylsky
#newmusic #musicchallenge
-Duncan & Tel
The Striped Bananas
#vinyl #recordcollector #psychedelicrock #vinylsky
#newmusic #musicchallenge
November 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Today marks a month since our LP Eternity Forest was released. We're overwhelmed with the lovely comments, messages, and support. Thank you for journeying into Eternity Forest with us!
-Duncan & Tel
The Striped Bananas
#vinyl #recordcollector #psychedelicrock #vinylsky
#newmusic #musicchallenge
-Duncan & Tel
The Striped Bananas
#vinyl #recordcollector #psychedelicrock #vinylsky
#newmusic #musicchallenge
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Listen Now~Check Vinyl Out
The Striped Bananas-Rayguns of Love 2023 @thestripedbananas.bsky.social
Rock. Crunchy guitars, organ/sitar touches-vocals weave harmonies w/ nod to the 60s. Vibrant, fun, smart psych/garage-fuzzy ray of light.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXZZ...
youtu.be/OzYDoQQjAqY?...
The Striped Bananas-Rayguns of Love 2023 @thestripedbananas.bsky.social
Rock. Crunchy guitars, organ/sitar touches-vocals weave harmonies w/ nod to the 60s. Vibrant, fun, smart psych/garage-fuzzy ray of light.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXZZ...
youtu.be/OzYDoQQjAqY?...
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Listen Now~Check Vinyl Out
The Striped Bananas-Rayguns of Love 2023 @thestripedbananas.bsky.social
Rock. Crunchy guitars, organ/sitar touches-vocals weave harmonies w/ nod to the 60s. Vibrant, fun, smart psych/garage-fuzzy ray of light.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXZZ...
youtu.be/OzYDoQQjAqY?...
The Striped Bananas-Rayguns of Love 2023 @thestripedbananas.bsky.social
Rock. Crunchy guitars, organ/sitar touches-vocals weave harmonies w/ nod to the 60s. Vibrant, fun, smart psych/garage-fuzzy ray of light.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXZZ...
youtu.be/OzYDoQQjAqY?...
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I have been listening to a style of music from my generation.
I am a Hippie from the sixties.
Thank you, such a groovy colored record.🎼
I would love to journey back in time to some 'special'🟫🌱
brownies.
I am a Hippie from the sixties.
Thank you, such a groovy colored record.🎼
I would love to journey back in time to some 'special'🟫🌱
brownies.
November 4, 2025 at 4:23 AM
I have been listening to a style of music from my generation.
I am a Hippie from the sixties.
Thank you, such a groovy colored record.🎼
I would love to journey back in time to some 'special'🟫🌱
brownies.
I am a Hippie from the sixties.
Thank you, such a groovy colored record.🎼
I would love to journey back in time to some 'special'🟫🌱
brownies.