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Simon 🌻
@sinky72.bsky.social
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Research Nurse | Apple Tech | Music lover | Gamer | Middlesbrough FC fan | he/him
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I’m liking the Apple Music widget on my home screen.
The image shows an iPhone home screen with apps, widgets, and a music player currently displaying “Fingers of Love” by Crowded House. The date widget shows Sunday, September 28, and the background is a calm gradient resembling the sea and sky.
September 28, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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When I ordered my Apple Watch Ultra 3, I was a bit apprehensive about if it was going to be too big. After it was delivered today, no worries. Absolutely love it. Glad I went with my heart 😁 #AppleWatchUltra3
The photo shows a person wearing an Apple Watch Ultra on their wrist. The watch has an orange fabric loop band. This photo shows the side and back view of an Apple Watch Ultra on a person’s wrist. • The watch has a titanium case with a flat sapphire crystal screen, visible from the side. • The strap is an orange fabric loop band.
September 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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6 games in. Won 5, drawn 1. Certainly not getting carried away, just enjoying it, a lot, while it lasts 😊 #football #utb #middlesbroughfc
Middlesbrough player, David Strelec is leaping in celebration after scoring a goal at the Riverside Stadium, with his teammates rushing over to join him. The packed crowd in the background adds to the electric atmosphere of his debut moment.
September 19, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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Talking of great new releases, CMAT has just dropped her new album and as expected, it's a cracker. #music
A woman in a bright blue outfit poses dramatically inside a fountain, with a giant 1 Euro coin as part of the water feature. The scene is surreal, set in a shopping mall courtyard with colorful storefronts and exaggerated, almost cartoon-like details.
August 31, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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It's really wonderful to see that Edwyn Collins has released a new album, Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation, especially after his catastrophic stroke back in 2005. It's also very good. #music
The image shows an album cover for Edwyn Collins, featuring a circular emblem with a radio tower and lightning bolts, surrounded by the words “Nation Shall Speak Unto Nation.” The background is made of wooden textures arranged in radiating segments, giving a sunburst effect.
August 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Released 27 years ago, and it still sounds incredible. One of my all-time favourite albums, which I still play regularly. It's just a shame they only ever made the one. If you have never listened to it, you owe it to yourself to have a listen.

youtu.be/DL7-CKirWZE?si=l6kjb...

#NewRadicals #mu#NewRadicals
The image shows the cover art for the band New Radicals. It features a person dressed in black pants, a black shirt, and a bucket hat, sitting with legs stretched forward toward the camera. The soles of their sneakers are prominently visible in the foreground, one with a visible barcode. The background is bright yellow with radiating sunburst lines, giving it an energetic, retro feel. The text “New Radicals” is centered across the person, with “New” in black and “Radicals” in white. This cover is famously associated with their 1998 album Maybe You’ve Been Brainwashed Too.
August 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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What a gesture from Bury FC 👏🏻👏🏻 #football
The image is a tweet from Bury Football Club offering free entry to Morecambe FC fans at Gigg Lane on Saturday, August 9th, as a gesture of solidarity, featuring a heartfelt message and a photo of the Gigg Lane stadium.
August 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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i’ve been using @quicheindustries browser for a while now and it’s firmly established as my go to browser on the iPhone. One of my favourite features is how it groups sites together when you have them open. I use it a lot. #quichebrowser
The screenshot shows an iPhone screen with the time 19:46 and a battery level of 82%. It displays a list of website articles from FMTTMboro.com, MacStories.net, SixColors.com, and Apple (United Kingdom) under various categories. The app is quiche browser.
July 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Looking for some new music? My Hay has just released his new album which is rather great.

This track is taken from the album. #music #newmusic

youtu.be/BkdTLfCAvPk?...
The image is the cover art for Colin Hay’s album titled “Man @ Work Volume 2.” • Colin Hay is pictured prominently in the center, wearing an orange shirt or jumpsuit. • He is holding a small wooden acoustic instrument, possibly a ukulele or parlor guitar. • The background features a painted or digitally rendered seascape with waves crashing on rocks. • The border of the image has a jagged, brushstroke-style effect.
July 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Sometimes you need to sit back, relax and be grateful.

The photo shows a peaceful pond surrounded by lush green trees and weeping willows under a partly cloudy sky. In the foreground, a person sits fishing on the bank near tall grass, enjoying the tranquil scene.
July 10, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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Really love Sam Fenders new album. The guy is going places (if already not there)

The album cover of this single is from the wonderful North East photographer, Tish Murtha. Taken in 1978. Part of the Elswick Kids Series. (Elswick is a district in Newcastle) #music

youtu.be/3triLkS0nq4?...
This black-and-white photo is a candid street scene from the 1970s in a working-class urban area - a district in Newcastle. It shows a schoolgirl jumping on the bonnet of a wrecked car.
June 26, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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My wife is away on a headteachers event today and tomorrow so tonight, i’ll be spending my evening with #KateBush #Music
The image shows a music streaming interface featuring Kate Bush, highlighting her compositions such as “Running Up That Hill” and currently playing “Hounds of Love (2018 Remaster).”
June 26, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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It's fair to say that when The Cure's new album dropped last November, it was met with universal acclaim. After setting it aside for about six months and giving it another listen, I can confidently say it's still an absolutely fucking phenomenal album. #TheCure #Music
The image shows a music streaming app screen displaying The Cure’s album Songs Of A Lost World, released on November 1, 2024, with the track “Alone” currently selected for playback.
June 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Absolutely gutted to hear about Jim Prime.
Deacon Blue have meant so much to me over the years, and Jim’s playing was such a huge part of their sound. One of the founding members, there right from the start in 1985.
RIP Jim — you’ll be so missed.
#DeaconBlue #Music
The photograph is a black-and-white portrait of a man, James Prime. He is wearing a dark suit jacket over a dark shirt. He is seated and looking directly at the camera with a gentle, calm expression and a slight smile. His right hand is resting on his forehead, partially covering the top of his head, giving the image a reflective, intimate feel. The background is plain and softly lit, keeping the focus entirely on him. The overall mood of the image is warm and contemplative.
June 19, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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#NowPlaying

Released September 1991.

This is the album cover for Of the Heart, of the Soul and of the Cross: The Utopian Experience by P.M. Dawn. The image features two members of the group dressed in colorful, ornate clothing, standing and squatting on an icy, surreal landscape of glaciers and calm waters. The visual emphasizes a mystical, almost spiritual aesthetic that matches the album’s title and genre-blending, introspective tone.
June 14, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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The new animated Predator movie, Killet Of Killers was excellent . Shouldn't be surprised as Dan Tractenberg was the director. He also directed another great Predator movie in Prey.
Cannot tell you how much i enjoyed it.
Visually looked stunning too.
I cannot recommend it enough. #movies
A bloodied katana pierces a broken Captain America-style shield oozing green Predator blood, surrounded by bullet casings, promoting Predator: Killer of Killers—a June 6 release on Disney+.
June 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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I've just discovered The Weather Station! #qobuz #roon #music
A black-and-white music streaming interface shows the song “You and I (On the Other Side)” by The Weather Station playing, with minimalist controls and album artwork featuring a woman standing against a plain backdrop with a prominent shadow.
June 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Days off should always be this nice 🌞

#walking #dayoff
A peaceful park scene with a wooden bench facing a calm pond, surrounded by lush green trees under a bright blue sky.
June 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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New album recommendation. Matt Berninger #music

This image is the album cover for Serpentine Prison by Matt Berninger, the frontman of The National. It features a minimalist design with a botanical illustration—a branch with multiple blue leaves—set against a plain white background. The leaves are stylized in shades of blue, and the overall composition gives a calm, introspective feeling. To the left of the branch, the text “MATT BERNINGER” is written vertically in red, and “GET STUNK” appears in a faint grey font beneath it (likely a design element or alternative text). A small red symbol resembling an open book appears in the bottom right corner.
June 10, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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A great night at the #Christians gig. Hard to believe that Garry Christian is now 70! #livemusic
This image shows a live band performing on stage under vibrant green lighting. There are six musicians. The overall vibe is energetic and professional, with a mix of modern and classic rock or blues style. The lighting adds atmosphere, and the band are mid-performance in an indoor venue.
June 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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Ready for the #Christians to take to the stage. #livemusic
This photo shows a live music venue just before a performance begins. The stage is bathed in moody blue lighting, creating an atmospheric vibe. Musical instruments are set up, including a drum kit, keyboards, guitars, and microphones, indicating a band performance is about to take place.
June 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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An outstanding album—highly recommended if you haven't heard it yet. #music #Toto
The photo shows the music player screen of a Hi-Res audio track (“We Made It”) by Toto from their album Toto IV, playing on a device connected to Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones.
May 31, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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#listeningto #newmusic
Not heard any material from Stereo Labs before but really enjoying their new album which was released last week. Cool album cover too #qobuz #music
A v vibrant retro-style artwork features the word “STEREOLAB” in bold 3D text over a yellow and pink background, with the phrase “INSTANT HOLOGRAMS ON METAL FILM” at the top.
May 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Just took delivery of my new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones. First listen goes to #Sparks new album, Mad on #Deezer
Features two people in black suits standing in front of a pale blue background. Their faces are mostly obscured by bold, messy red paint that spells out the word “MAD!” in large capital letters. The paint has a dripping, chaotic effect, emphasizing the theme.
May 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Just to add, Steve McQueen is a fantastic album 🥰
This image is the album cover of Steve McQueen by Prefab Sprout. It features a moody, soft-focus photograph of the band members. They are posed around and on a classic-style motorcycle in a rural, wintry landscape with leafless trees and a foggy atmosphere. The person on the bike’s seat is looking toward the camera with a serious expression, while others are either leaning on the motorcycle or each other in a relaxed, introspective manner. The aesthetic is very 1980s, with vintage clothing like leather jackets and denim jeans. The album title and band name are written at the top in pastel pink font.
May 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM