John Baker
@johnbakerfolk.bsky.social
Writer and singer of songs. Melancholy alt-folk
Ruin a band by changing one letter
Swede
Swede
Ruin a band by changing one letter
Sage Against The Machine
Sage Against The Machine
Ruin a band by changing one letter
Can't
Can't
January 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Ruin a band by changing one letter
Swede
Swede
Slightly diminish a band
Allotments of the Nephilim
Allotments of the Nephilim
Slightly diminish a band
Travel Cot Of Filth
Travel Cot Of Filth
Slightly diminish a band
Anal Can’t
Anal Can’t
January 11, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Slightly diminish a band
Allotments of the Nephilim
Allotments of the Nephilim
Wanted: Drummer for new heavy psych-folk band with good prospects. Rehearsals at a studio in Oldham - handy for M62 so will suit Manc/Lancs/Yorks people. Pass it on
Not usually one for self-referential quote-posting, but c’mon you drummers out there within rehearsing distance of Manchester. We need you!
Hey heavy-psych-folk-rock-loving drummers in the North West of England! Get in touch…
January 11, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Wanted: Drummer for new heavy psych-folk band with good prospects. Rehearsals at a studio in Oldham - handy for M62 so will suit Manc/Lancs/Yorks people. Pass it on
Ex-Tory PM guest-editing the Today Programme, celebrating community programmes for women and girls. A reminder that the BBC is an outlet for the hypocrisy and dishonesty of the ruling class.
December 31, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Ex-Tory PM guest-editing the Today Programme, celebrating community programmes for women and girls. A reminder that the BBC is an outlet for the hypocrisy and dishonesty of the ruling class.
Oh well played, Iceland. Douze points. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Iceland becomes fifth country to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel
Iceland joins Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and Ireland in neither participating in nor broadcasting event
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Oh well played, Iceland. Douze points. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Nothing to see here. Just Tory MPs complaining about how a privatised industry has become an exploitative dysfunctional bin fire. www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Dumped' Evri parcel deliveries prompt responses by MPs
MPs receive complaints from constituents about abandoned parcels and wrong delivery addresses.
www.bbc.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Nothing to see here. Just Tory MPs complaining about how a privatised industry has become an exploitative dysfunctional bin fire. www.bbc.com/news/article...
Felliow experimental and radical musicians, I insist you ask Father Christmas for "Music: A Subversive History" by @tedgioia.bsky.social. You can thank me later.
December 8, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Felliow experimental and radical musicians, I insist you ask Father Christmas for "Music: A Subversive History" by @tedgioia.bsky.social. You can thank me later.
Reposted by John Baker
A proper treat for you! 🎛️
New mini #BBCRadio3 series, every night this week 9.45pm #Electronicwomen
From Daphne Oram to Laurie Anderson… only 15mins each night, before NightTracks kicks in
HP x
New mini #BBCRadio3 series, every night this week 9.45pm #Electronicwomen
From Daphne Oram to Laurie Anderson… only 15mins each night, before NightTracks kicks in
HP x
December 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A proper treat for you! 🎛️
New mini #BBCRadio3 series, every night this week 9.45pm #Electronicwomen
From Daphne Oram to Laurie Anderson… only 15mins each night, before NightTracks kicks in
HP x
New mini #BBCRadio3 series, every night this week 9.45pm #Electronicwomen
From Daphne Oram to Laurie Anderson… only 15mins each night, before NightTracks kicks in
HP x
This is how I'm going to look every time someone dislikes one of my posts.
November 2, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This is how I'm going to look every time someone dislikes one of my posts.
Imagine the sort of people who feel threatened by anti-genocide marches.
October 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Imagine the sort of people who feel threatened by anti-genocide marches.
If you signed up as a supporter of @yourpartyuk.bsky.social, anyone in their organisation can get hold of your data and write to you asking for money.
September 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If you signed up as a supporter of @yourpartyuk.bsky.social, anyone in their organisation can get hold of your data and write to you asking for money.
Zarah it's outrageous that you've used supporters' data like this. Impulsive and unreliable. But thanks for helping me choose between you and the @greenparty.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Zarah it's outrageous that you've used supporters' data like this. Impulsive and unreliable. But thanks for helping me choose between you and the @greenparty.org.uk
Inspirational psych-folk guitar from Buck Curran in Todmorden last weekend
September 18, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Inspirational psych-folk guitar from Buck Curran in Todmorden last weekend
BBC reporting on a shooting incident in Israel - 15 dead. RIP. Imagine if every 15 dead Palestinians made the British news.
September 8, 2025 at 8:03 AM
BBC reporting on a shooting incident in Israel - 15 dead. RIP. Imagine if every 15 dead Palestinians made the British news.
Purple Aki was a phenomenon as a folk antihero. Boys growing up in 80s Merseyside were genuinely terrified of him. 💪💪💪 #purpleaki www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
Akinwale Arobieke found dead in flat
The Liverpool bodybuilder has died aged 64
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
August 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Purple Aki was a phenomenon as a folk antihero. Boys growing up in 80s Merseyside were genuinely terrified of him. 💪💪💪 #purpleaki www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
August 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Live rig current version. Not exactly minimalist
August 22, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Live rig current version. Not exactly minimalist
I love this random guy on Reddit and I want to make music for him.
January 12, 2024 at 2:15 AM
I love this random guy on Reddit and I want to make music for him.
Just created a Threads account and I got a timeline full of low-rent clickbait trash straight away. It's just Facebook but without your Auntie Marjorie liking your posts.
January 8, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Just created a Threads account and I got a timeline full of low-rent clickbait trash straight away. It's just Facebook but without your Auntie Marjorie liking your posts.
Put this on your listening list
One final mention this weekend of my album that opened for pre-orders on Friday. Grateful for listens and feedback…
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/grave-...
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/grave-...
Grave Era, by Poppy H
12 track album
cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com
January 8, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Put this on your listening list
January 7, 2024 at 10:30 PM
Re-wired my 6-string pedalboard. I enjoyed this more than any person perhaps should.
January 7, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Re-wired my 6-string pedalboard. I enjoyed this more than any person perhaps should.