Ben Dakin
@epicureben.bsky.social
Neurodiverse person of content. Slightly obsessed with documenting the moribund, the ignored and the sidelined. Producer of books that no one needs or wants.
It's funny how music can nourish you and challenge you at the same time. It is always a pleasure to witness @benefitstheband.bsky.social live - Kingsley's lyrics are always spot on and Robbie takes you on an acoustic rollercoaster. Definitely listen to their music and if you can, see them live.
November 21, 2025 at 12:11 PM
It's funny how music can nourish you and challenge you at the same time. It is always a pleasure to witness @benefitstheband.bsky.social live - Kingsley's lyrics are always spot on and Robbie takes you on an acoustic rollercoaster. Definitely listen to their music and if you can, see them live.
Lovely snap of @williampotter.com bassing it up for @cud.bsky.social at a recent show in Wolverhampton.
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Lovely snap of @williampotter.com bassing it up for @cud.bsky.social at a recent show in Wolverhampton.
Morrisons local showing off how many prices they have - not of anything, just the prices!! Great window display guys!
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Morrisons local showing off how many prices they have - not of anything, just the prices!! Great window display guys!
St Patrick's catholic church in Clinkham Wood, St Helens. No longer a church but still a glorious bit of Brutalist architecture.
April 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
St Patrick's catholic church in Clinkham Wood, St Helens. No longer a church but still a glorious bit of Brutalist architecture.
These aren’t Haribo… sperms, are they?! I mean, I can’t think of what else they could be?
April 2, 2025 at 8:32 PM
These aren’t Haribo… sperms, are they?! I mean, I can’t think of what else they could be?
Look who happens to be on my desk!!
March 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Look who happens to be on my desk!!
Public art in The Mander (shopping) Centre in Wolverhampton is the principle reason I love Barbara Hepworth. Sculpture should be where the most people can see it, not hidden away in galleries or in storage.
February 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Public art in The Mander (shopping) Centre in Wolverhampton is the principle reason I love Barbara Hepworth. Sculpture should be where the most people can see it, not hidden away in galleries or in storage.
They may not be on here yet, but do yourself a favour and give the new long player by the rock gods Split Dogs a spin. You’ll not regret it!
February 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
They may not be on here yet, but do yourself a favour and give the new long player by the rock gods Split Dogs a spin. You’ll not regret it!
You can almost smell the stale beer and casual racism from this closed estate pub.
February 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
You can almost smell the stale beer and casual racism from this closed estate pub.
If you like your music made with passion and purpose then I can highly recommend Meryl Streek. An Irish musician who makes every live performance feel like spiritual awakening.
February 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
If you like your music made with passion and purpose then I can highly recommend Meryl Streek. An Irish musician who makes every live performance feel like spiritual awakening.
I think we can all agree that hardware shops are the best shops.
February 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I think we can all agree that hardware shops are the best shops.
Just read it in a Lancashire accent and it makes complete sense!
February 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Just read it in a Lancashire accent and it makes complete sense!
I *may* be a little bit addicted to taking photos of Britain’s remaining phone boxes, before the greedy bastards at BT take them away. This one is in Blackburn.
February 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I *may* be a little bit addicted to taking photos of Britain’s remaining phone boxes, before the greedy bastards at BT take them away. This one is in Blackburn.
Little treat for all you wordsmiths out there that love the brevity of poetry! Not entirely sure what the second word is meant to be, but I think we can all get on board with the sentiment!
February 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Little treat for all you wordsmiths out there that love the brevity of poetry! Not entirely sure what the second word is meant to be, but I think we can all get on board with the sentiment!
Welcome to my new photo sharing space - no longer will you all be protected from my obsessions with the minutiae of the world! Unlucky!
February 25, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Welcome to my new photo sharing space - no longer will you all be protected from my obsessions with the minutiae of the world! Unlucky!
My local van has cottoned on to my fundamental inability to resist a Mr Whippy and comes round every weekend, no matter the season! Curse them and their suspiciously non-milk fat iced desserts!!!
February 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
My local van has cottoned on to my fundamental inability to resist a Mr Whippy and comes round every weekend, no matter the season! Curse them and their suspiciously non-milk fat iced desserts!!!
And they say people in the north of England are racist?! It's not racism, it's tradition... I mean, it's racist tradition, but it's tradition none the less! #WTAF #Itsnotthe1970s
February 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
And they say people in the north of England are racist?! It's not racism, it's tradition... I mean, it's racist tradition, but it's tradition none the less! #WTAF #Itsnotthe1970s
I have just checked on all the new ones I seem to have 'accidentally' photographed... I may well be on my way!!
February 3, 2025 at 12:22 PM
I have just checked on all the new ones I seem to have 'accidentally' photographed... I may well be on my way!!
Yet another niche print project launched! This time it is the posterzine IMPERFECT (@imperfectzine.bsky.social) - an 8 page zine that features a band interview AND comes with stickers! 1st issue features Split Dogs - who are definitely worth a listen!
on sale here www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
on sale here www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
February 3, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Yet another niche print project launched! This time it is the posterzine IMPERFECT (@imperfectzine.bsky.social) - an 8 page zine that features a band interview AND comes with stickers! 1st issue features Split Dogs - who are definitely worth a listen!
on sale here www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
on sale here www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1...
Please go and listen to @themeffs.bsky.social - they are ace (and also bloody lovely!)
January 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Please go and listen to @themeffs.bsky.social - they are ace (and also bloody lovely!)
and If anyone knows James Rowley, tell him I have his old copy!
January 15, 2025 at 9:57 AM
and If anyone knows James Rowley, tell him I have his old copy!
@scissorkicks.bsky.social MIc cuppers! Obviously not heeding the advice you so generously gave them on your long player!
January 7, 2025 at 4:51 PM
@scissorkicks.bsky.social MIc cuppers! Obviously not heeding the advice you so generously gave them on your long player!
Delightfully understated review contained within the précis. Chapeau to whoever wrote this @channel4tv.bsky.social
January 5, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Delightfully understated review contained within the précis. Chapeau to whoever wrote this @channel4tv.bsky.social
Do yourself a favour and give Split Dogs a listen on Spotify - their music is described as 'gut-punching' and for the life of me I can't come up with a better description! My Christmas gift to you all x
December 16, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Do yourself a favour and give Split Dogs a listen on Spotify - their music is described as 'gut-punching' and for the life of me I can't come up with a better description! My Christmas gift to you all x