James
@freemonster80.bsky.social
Shouting into the Blue void to see who answers.
Looking for cats, records, books and horror with less nonsense. #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
ROC born & raised, sometimes missing my adopted JC home.
Looking for cats, records, books and horror with less nonsense. #MusicChallenge #MusicSky
ROC born & raised, sometimes missing my adopted JC home.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
I’ve streamed this plenty through the Bandcamp app over the last two weeks but this is my first chance to play the LP since it arrived; a lovely album that is a late contender for Album of the Year.
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
I’ve streamed this plenty through the Bandcamp app over the last two weeks but this is my first chance to play the LP since it arrived; a lovely album that is a late contender for Album of the Year.
November 28, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Pictish Trail - Life Slime
I’ve streamed this plenty through the Bandcamp app over the last two weeks but this is my first chance to play the LP since it arrived; a lovely album that is a late contender for Album of the Year.
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
I’ve streamed this plenty through the Bandcamp app over the last two weeks but this is my first chance to play the LP since it arrived; a lovely album that is a late contender for Album of the Year.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Prince and the Revolution - Around the World in a Day (2025 pressing)
Did I need yet another pressing if this? Certainly not, but the vinyl color was too pretty to pass up. (She’s lucky she’s cute, she’s a bit noisy and the label coloring is off.)
Prince and the Revolution - Around the World in a Day (2025 pressing)
Did I need yet another pressing if this? Certainly not, but the vinyl color was too pretty to pass up. (She’s lucky she’s cute, she’s a bit noisy and the label coloring is off.)
November 27, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Prince and the Revolution - Around the World in a Day (2025 pressing)
Did I need yet another pressing if this? Certainly not, but the vinyl color was too pretty to pass up. (She’s lucky she’s cute, she’s a bit noisy and the label coloring is off.)
Prince and the Revolution - Around the World in a Day (2025 pressing)
Did I need yet another pressing if this? Certainly not, but the vinyl color was too pretty to pass up. (She’s lucky she’s cute, she’s a bit noisy and the label coloring is off.)
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums7074
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band - Magnetic South
Honestly not an era I have a lot of favorites in/deep knowledge of, but this one is a firm favorite and off the top of my head my number one pick.
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band - Magnetic South
Honestly not an era I have a lot of favorites in/deep knowledge of, but this one is a firm favorite and off the top of my head my number one pick.
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Michael Nesmith & The First National Band - Magnetic South
Honestly not an era I have a lot of favorites in/deep knowledge of, but this one is a firm favorite and off the top of my head my number one pick.
Michael Nesmith & The First National Band - Magnetic South
Honestly not an era I have a lot of favorites in/deep knowledge of, but this one is a firm favorite and off the top of my head my number one pick.
It made mine as well; it was between Gulp and Big Black Delta for fifth and I ended up going Gulp.
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
It made mine as well; it was between Gulp and Big Black Delta for fifth and I ended up going Gulp.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
The Sound of Arrows - Voyage
The last of my Big Four this round and unquestionably my number 1, this dream/synth-pop masterpiece is still my go-to comfort album when everything gets a bit too much.
The Sound of Arrows - Voyage
The last of my Big Four this round and unquestionably my number 1, this dream/synth-pop masterpiece is still my go-to comfort album when everything gets a bit too much.
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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The Sound of Arrows - Voyage
The last of my Big Four this round and unquestionably my number 1, this dream/synth-pop masterpiece is still my go-to comfort album when everything gets a bit too much.
The Sound of Arrows - Voyage
The last of my Big Four this round and unquestionably my number 1, this dream/synth-pop masterpiece is still my go-to comfort album when everything gets a bit too much.
#NowListening #MusicSky #FirstListen
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
The new Pictish Trail came out last Friday exclusively through Bandcamp (for now) and I’m getting a chance to check it out tonight; it’s fabulous so far, especially the hypnotic “Another Way”.
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
The new Pictish Trail came out last Friday exclusively through Bandcamp (for now) and I’m getting a chance to check it out tonight; it’s fabulous so far, especially the hypnotic “Another Way”.
November 18, 2025 at 4:03 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky #FirstListen
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
The new Pictish Trail came out last Friday exclusively through Bandcamp (for now) and I’m getting a chance to check it out tonight; it’s fabulous so far, especially the hypnotic “Another Way”.
Pictish Trail - Life Slime
The new Pictish Trail came out last Friday exclusively through Bandcamp (for now) and I’m getting a chance to check it out tonight; it’s fabulous so far, especially the hypnotic “Another Way”.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Steve Mason - Boys Outside
I wasn’t a huge Beta Band fan but his debut under his own name - a collaboration with the always fabulous Richard X - is downtempo indie/electropop brilliance, and the imaging of a man falling from black to white is top tier.
Steve Mason - Boys Outside
I wasn’t a huge Beta Band fan but his debut under his own name - a collaboration with the always fabulous Richard X - is downtempo indie/electropop brilliance, and the imaging of a man falling from black to white is top tier.
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Steve Mason - Boys Outside
I wasn’t a huge Beta Band fan but his debut under his own name - a collaboration with the always fabulous Richard X - is downtempo indie/electropop brilliance, and the imaging of a man falling from black to white is top tier.
Steve Mason - Boys Outside
I wasn’t a huge Beta Band fan but his debut under his own name - a collaboration with the always fabulous Richard X - is downtempo indie/electropop brilliance, and the imaging of a man falling from black to white is top tier.
What a pair of fucking records; I don’t think I ever realized they were released on the same day 6 years apart. (And, if we’re being totally honest, I prefer ‘Single’ to ‘Being boring’ and won’t be taking any questions at this time.) @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
What a pair of fucking records; I don’t think I ever realized they were released on the same day 6 years apart. (And, if we’re being totally honest, I prefer ‘Single’ to ‘Being boring’ and won’t be taking any questions at this time.) @whatafuckingrecord.bsky.social
#NowListening #MusicSky
Having a Boxer Rebellion moment with the announcement of their new album; for me, this is still not only their finest moment but one of the finest of the ‘00s.
Having a Boxer Rebellion moment with the announcement of their new album; for me, this is still not only their finest moment but one of the finest of the ‘00s.
November 11, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Having a Boxer Rebellion moment with the announcement of their new album; for me, this is still not only their finest moment but one of the finest of the ‘00s.
Having a Boxer Rebellion moment with the announcement of their new album; for me, this is still not only their finest moment but one of the finest of the ‘00s.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
Another evening with this fabulous LP; I fear it’s becoming my entire personality right now, but I cannot get enough.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
Another evening with this fabulous LP; I fear it’s becoming my entire personality right now, but I cannot get enough.
November 8, 2025 at 3:28 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
Another evening with this fabulous LP; I fear it’s becoming my entire personality right now, but I cannot get enough.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
Another evening with this fabulous LP; I fear it’s becoming my entire personality right now, but I cannot get enough.
What are your five most collected artists on Discogs? @discogsofficial.bsky.social
Call this the “90’s single formatting effect”.
Call this the “90’s single formatting effect”.
November 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
What are your five most collected artists on Discogs? @discogsofficial.bsky.social
Call this the “90’s single formatting effect”.
Call this the “90’s single formatting effect”.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Andrew Montgomery - Rules By Dreams
Solo debut (and so far only album under his name) from the vocalist of my beloved Geneva; doesn’t quite reach the highs of his former band but still a fantastic listen.
Andrew Montgomery - Rules By Dreams
Solo debut (and so far only album under his name) from the vocalist of my beloved Geneva; doesn’t quite reach the highs of his former band but still a fantastic listen.
November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Andrew Montgomery - Rules By Dreams
Solo debut (and so far only album under his name) from the vocalist of my beloved Geneva; doesn’t quite reach the highs of his former band but still a fantastic listen.
Andrew Montgomery - Rules By Dreams
Solo debut (and so far only album under his name) from the vocalist of my beloved Geneva; doesn’t quite reach the highs of his former band but still a fantastic listen.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
The Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
Busting out a big gun for this cold and rainy afternoon, “big” is an understatement for the full length debut from one of my favorite modern bands; excited for their tour next spring, haven’t seen them in 7 years.
The Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
Busting out a big gun for this cold and rainy afternoon, “big” is an understatement for the full length debut from one of my favorite modern bands; excited for their tour next spring, haven’t seen them in 7 years.
November 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
The Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
Busting out a big gun for this cold and rainy afternoon, “big” is an understatement for the full length debut from one of my favorite modern bands; excited for their tour next spring, haven’t seen them in 7 years.
The Joy Formidable - The Big Roar
Busting out a big gun for this cold and rainy afternoon, “big” is an understatement for the full length debut from one of my favorite modern bands; excited for their tour next spring, haven’t seen them in 7 years.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Nicola Roberts - Cinderella’s Eyes
In which “the ginge from Girls Aloud” becomes one of the early 10’s foremost avant-pop artists; Top 10 for me for sure, a real blast of an album and “Beat Of My Drum” is an all-timer single.
Nicola Roberts - Cinderella’s Eyes
In which “the ginge from Girls Aloud” becomes one of the early 10’s foremost avant-pop artists; Top 10 for me for sure, a real blast of an album and “Beat Of My Drum” is an all-timer single.
November 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Nicola Roberts - Cinderella’s Eyes
In which “the ginge from Girls Aloud” becomes one of the early 10’s foremost avant-pop artists; Top 10 for me for sure, a real blast of an album and “Beat Of My Drum” is an all-timer single.
Nicola Roberts - Cinderella’s Eyes
In which “the ginge from Girls Aloud” becomes one of the early 10’s foremost avant-pop artists; Top 10 for me for sure, a real blast of an album and “Beat Of My Drum” is an all-timer single.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Cian Ciarán - Outside In
Continuing the SFA-adjacent theme, Cian’s solo debut from 2012; a surprisingly laid-back and guitar-forward album from the keyboard wizard, it’s still a lovely time.
Cian Ciarán - Outside In
Continuing the SFA-adjacent theme, Cian’s solo debut from 2012; a surprisingly laid-back and guitar-forward album from the keyboard wizard, it’s still a lovely time.
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Cian Ciarán - Outside In
Continuing the SFA-adjacent theme, Cian’s solo debut from 2012; a surprisingly laid-back and guitar-forward album from the keyboard wizard, it’s still a lovely time.
Cian Ciarán - Outside In
Continuing the SFA-adjacent theme, Cian’s solo debut from 2012; a surprisingly laid-back and guitar-forward album from the keyboard wizard, it’s still a lovely time.
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Gulp - Season Sun
Sunny retro-pop from Guto of SFA’s other other band; a charming and wonderful album that I guess you could say is a cross of Ivy and Broadcast perhaps? Might sneak into my top 5, I love this one.
Gulp - Season Sun
Sunny retro-pop from Guto of SFA’s other other band; a charming and wonderful album that I guess you could say is a cross of Ivy and Broadcast perhaps? Might sneak into my top 5, I love this one.
November 5, 2025 at 2:46 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Gulp - Season Sun
Sunny retro-pop from Guto of SFA’s other other band; a charming and wonderful album that I guess you could say is a cross of Ivy and Broadcast perhaps? Might sneak into my top 5, I love this one.
Gulp - Season Sun
Sunny retro-pop from Guto of SFA’s other other band; a charming and wonderful album that I guess you could say is a cross of Ivy and Broadcast perhaps? Might sneak into my top 5, I love this one.
You have inspired my soundtrack for my drive in to work this morning. 💖
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
You have inspired my soundtrack for my drive in to work this morning. 💖
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Mirrors - Lights and Offerings
One of four all time favorites in this bracket: note-perfect icy synthpop with a heart in the vein of early Depeche Mode/OMD/Human League MK2. An incredible record I wish more people knew about.
Mirrors - Lights and Offerings
One of four all time favorites in this bracket: note-perfect icy synthpop with a heart in the vein of early Depeche Mode/OMD/Human League MK2. An incredible record I wish more people knew about.
November 4, 2025 at 3:56 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky #5DebutAlbums1014
Mirrors - Lights and Offerings
One of four all time favorites in this bracket: note-perfect icy synthpop with a heart in the vein of early Depeche Mode/OMD/Human League MK2. An incredible record I wish more people knew about.
Mirrors - Lights and Offerings
One of four all time favorites in this bracket: note-perfect icy synthpop with a heart in the vein of early Depeche Mode/OMD/Human League MK2. An incredible record I wish more people knew about.
#NowListening #MusicSky
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft
The other record I’ve been (re-)obsessed with this week, the most underrated SFA LP got a well-deserved reissue; the OG will work just fine until my new pressing arrives. #ILoveLoveKraft
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft
The other record I’ve been (re-)obsessed with this week, the most underrated SFA LP got a well-deserved reissue; the OG will work just fine until my new pressing arrives. #ILoveLoveKraft
November 3, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft
The other record I’ve been (re-)obsessed with this week, the most underrated SFA LP got a well-deserved reissue; the OG will work just fine until my new pressing arrives. #ILoveLoveKraft
Super Furry Animals - Love Kraft
The other record I’ve been (re-)obsessed with this week, the most underrated SFA LP got a well-deserved reissue; the OG will work just fine until my new pressing arrives. #ILoveLoveKraft
#NowListening #MusicSky
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
I cannot stop listening to this incredible record; it’s the culmination of all of her previous (wonderful) work in a new masterful package. Possibly my album of the year, it is absolutely magnificent and exactly the record I need right now.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
I cannot stop listening to this incredible record; it’s the culmination of all of her previous (wonderful) work in a new masterful package. Possibly my album of the year, it is absolutely magnificent and exactly the record I need right now.
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
I cannot stop listening to this incredible record; it’s the culmination of all of her previous (wonderful) work in a new masterful package. Possibly my album of the year, it is absolutely magnificent and exactly the record I need right now.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
I cannot stop listening to this incredible record; it’s the culmination of all of her previous (wonderful) work in a new masterful package. Possibly my album of the year, it is absolutely magnificent and exactly the record I need right now.
#AppleReplay for October 2025; I’m thrilled we got a ‘Love Kraft’ reissue, though I wish my physical copy would ship.
November 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
#AppleReplay for October 2025; I’m thrilled we got a ‘Love Kraft’ reissue, though I wish my physical copy would ship.
Apparently you can’t put a video and an image in the same post, so here’s the video of the vinyl that was supposed to be there.
October 31, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Apparently you can’t put a video and an image in the same post, so here’s the video of the vinyl that was supposed to be there.
#NowListening #MusicSky #FirstListen
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
@sacredbones.bsky.social delivering the goods a day early; the perfect listen for this rainy late night, and the vinyl itself is a thing of beauty.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
@sacredbones.bsky.social delivering the goods a day early; the perfect listen for this rainy late night, and the vinyl itself is a thing of beauty.
October 31, 2025 at 3:49 AM
#NowListening #MusicSky #FirstListen
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
@sacredbones.bsky.social delivering the goods a day early; the perfect listen for this rainy late night, and the vinyl itself is a thing of beauty.
Hilary Woods - Night CRIÚ
@sacredbones.bsky.social delivering the goods a day early; the perfect listen for this rainy late night, and the vinyl itself is a thing of beauty.
I haven’t seen The Joy Formidable since the ‘AAARTH’ tour since COVID then moving got in the way of my ‘Into the Blue’ era shows; I cannot wait for the Toronto show. #MusicSky
October 30, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I haven’t seen The Joy Formidable since the ‘AAARTH’ tour since COVID then moving got in the way of my ‘Into the Blue’ era shows; I cannot wait for the Toronto show. #MusicSky