Blair Millen
@doepud.co.uk
Music lover and web designer (at Doepud doepud.co.uk). Runs electronic music site The Letter (https://theletter.co.uk). Trying hard to avoid politics on here.
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All my music favs from 2025
A quick round-up of what I listened to and enjoyed in the last year
theletter.co.uk
Is it too late for my end of year lists? Here's "All my music favs from 2025" theletter.co.uk/all-my-music...
"Readers reply: should we turn the internet off?" - great answers www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Readers reply: should we turn the internet off?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions ponders the online world – from what’s despicable to what’s indispensable
www.theguardian.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:51 AM
"Readers reply: should we turn the internet off?" - great answers www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
I've been gradually extricating myself from the stranglehold most of the big tech companies have/had on me. I'm not entirely there yet, but if you're in the same boat (even if you're from the US) here's a useful 'how to' guide disconnect.blog/getting-off-...
Getting off US tech: a guide
I’m in the process of dropping US tech services. Here’s how I did it, and options you should consider.
disconnect.blog
January 19, 2026 at 10:43 AM
I've been gradually extricating myself from the stranglehold most of the big tech companies have/had on me. I'm not entirely there yet, but if you're in the same boat (even if you're from the US) here's a useful 'how to' guide disconnect.blog/getting-off-...
Painful transitions www.core77.com/posts/140111...
January 19, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Painful transitions www.core77.com/posts/140111...
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I’ve just finished a fabulous book, so compelling I’ve read it in 2 days and have done little else with my weekend. I’ve felt sadness, anger, empathy and wonderment. I’d recommend a blanket, a hot water bottle and a comfy chair to settle into as you won’t want to be disturbed #HistoricFiction
January 18, 2026 at 10:06 PM
I’ve just finished a fabulous book, so compelling I’ve read it in 2 days and have done little else with my weekend. I’ve felt sadness, anger, empathy and wonderment. I’d recommend a blanket, a hot water bottle and a comfy chair to settle into as you won’t want to be disturbed #HistoricFiction
If you follow a lot of people (and/or use Mastodon) then Sill could useful: sill.social
Sill
Sill streamlines your Bluesky and Mastodon feeds to give you a clear picture of what's happening.
sill.social
January 18, 2026 at 9:47 PM
If you follow a lot of people (and/or use Mastodon) then Sill could useful: sill.social
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What is this new thing of coffee shops not opening till 10:00 am? It’s ridiculous. You’re in the caffeine business. You need to be open early.
January 18, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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It’s been on my pile for a while this one. Currently reading “How Music. Works” by David Byrne uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-...
January 18, 2026 at 11:28 AM
It’s been on my pile for a while this one. Currently reading “How Music. Works” by David Byrne uk.bookshop.org/p/books/how-...
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I like Sonic Youth but once listened K*m G*rd*n in conversation about her art at the Tate and she was incredibly poor: bland utterances, boring observations, odd silences that made her seem out of her depth. She wasn't being subversive or 'punk'. I'm just not sure she has much to say.
January 18, 2026 at 8:12 AM
I like Sonic Youth but once listened K*m G*rd*n in conversation about her art at the Tate and she was incredibly poor: bland utterances, boring observations, odd silences that made her seem out of her depth. She wasn't being subversive or 'punk'. I'm just not sure she has much to say.
Currently listening to Henryk Górecki’s ‘Symphony of Sorrowful Songs’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mEW...
Gorecki Symphony of Sorrowful Songs
YouTube video by atsusiueno
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January 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Currently listening to Henryk Górecki’s ‘Symphony of Sorrowful Songs’ www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mEW...
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From Guardian Weekend magazine May, 2008 article entitled 'Guess who their favourite band is then, A portrait of extreme fans'.
January 17, 2026 at 7:29 AM
From Guardian Weekend magazine May, 2008 article entitled 'Guess who their favourite band is then, A portrait of extreme fans'.
Still reading “You’re with Stupid“ and learning about Casey Rice (aka Designer) and his 80s hardcore band, which much be one of the worst band names ever: Painful Discharge 🤣
FYI an interview and mix on Ransom Note www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/...
FYI an interview and mix on Ransom Note www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/...
Designer: Wednesday Alternative Mix & Interview - Ransom Note
After spending much of the past 15 years working with some of Australia’s most revered rock and roll artists, Casey Rice has reactivated his electronic music project Designer on a two-track collaborat...
www.theransomnote.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Still reading “You’re with Stupid“ and learning about Casey Rice (aka Designer) and his 80s hardcore band, which much be one of the worst band names ever: Painful Discharge 🤣
FYI an interview and mix on Ransom Note www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/...
FYI an interview and mix on Ransom Note www.theransomnote.com/music/mixes/...
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Oddly enough I’d stopped doing Oracle Sound, as I didn’t think anyone was interested. This give me hope that some people are! So there may be a new Oracle Sound on the horizon after all. Prob not in the ‘Volume’ EP series, more a standalone album.
January 16, 2026 at 1:51 PM
Oddly enough I’d stopped doing Oracle Sound, as I didn’t think anyone was interested. This give me hope that some people are! So there may be a new Oracle Sound on the horizon after all. Prob not in the ‘Volume’ EP series, more a standalone album.
Nice work from Delfino Fidel drive.google.com/file/d/1XoY2...
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Nice work from Delfino Fidel drive.google.com/file/d/1XoY2...
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"I just decided, when someone says you can't do something. DO MORE OF IT." - Faith Ringgold, artist #womensart #FridayFeeling
January 16, 2026 at 5:33 AM
"I just decided, when someone says you can't do something. DO MORE OF IT." - Faith Ringgold, artist #womensart #FridayFeeling
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January 15, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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I’m doing a bandcamp listening party for my new album “dancing with the weather” this evening at 8pm.
I had to postpone it from November due to a family bereavement.
The album still sounds really fresh to me tudoracid.bandcamp.com/merch/dancin...
I had to postpone it from November due to a family bereavement.
The album still sounds really fresh to me tudoracid.bandcamp.com/merch/dancin...
Dancing With The Weather Listening Party from Tudor Acid
Listening Party from Tudor Acid.
tudoracid.bandcamp.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:28 AM
I’m doing a bandcamp listening party for my new album “dancing with the weather” this evening at 8pm.
I had to postpone it from November due to a family bereavement.
The album still sounds really fresh to me tudoracid.bandcamp.com/merch/dancin...
I had to postpone it from November due to a family bereavement.
The album still sounds really fresh to me tudoracid.bandcamp.com/merch/dancin...
And here's a playlist of all my fav tunes from 2025 www.buymusic.club/list/thelett...
theletter - 2025 Essential Tracks
A website for curating and sharing lists of independent music downloads available on Bandcamp.
www.buymusic.club
January 15, 2026 at 8:33 AM
And here's a playlist of all my fav tunes from 2025 www.buymusic.club/list/thelett...
Is it too late for my end of year lists? Here's "All my music favs from 2025" theletter.co.uk/all-my-music...
All my music favs from 2025
A quick round-up of what I listened to and enjoyed in the last year
theletter.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Is it too late for my end of year lists? Here's "All my music favs from 2025" theletter.co.uk/all-my-music...
Raster are running a special ‘30 Years Anniversary Sale’ – 30% off everything until January 30, 2026. Use promo code "raster30" during checkout. Their back catalogue is packed with top quality albums, including Solens Arc, Sleepstep and Walzerzyklus.
raster-raster.bandcamp.com
raster-raster.bandcamp.com
raster - artistic platform
raster sees itself as an independent »artistic platform« and would not be imaginable without the diverse engagement of its associated artists. In addition to music from well-known and emerging artists, raster also releases books, data carriers, graphics and installation works.
raster-raster.bandcamp.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Raster are running a special ‘30 Years Anniversary Sale’ – 30% off everything until January 30, 2026. Use promo code "raster30" during checkout. Their back catalogue is packed with top quality albums, including Solens Arc, Sleepstep and Walzerzyklus.
raster-raster.bandcamp.com
raster-raster.bandcamp.com
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Random cool underground magazine cover from the 1970s
January 14, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Random cool underground magazine cover from the 1970s
New Kitbuilders album forthcoming on EC Underground kitbuilders.bandcamp.com/album/stupid...
Stupid Games, by Kitbuilders
12 track album
kitbuilders.bandcamp.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
New Kitbuilders album forthcoming on EC Underground kitbuilders.bandcamp.com/album/stupid...
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Deborah Levy writing about Bowie is all you need
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
Deborah Levy: ‘Reality was so dull. Bowie gave us glitter and stardust’ observer.co.uk/culture/musi...
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
Deborah Levy: ‘Reality was so dull. Bowie gave us glitter and stardust’ observer.co.uk/culture/musi...
Deborah Levy: ‘Reality was so dull. Bowie gave us glitter...
It is 10 years since David Bowie died, just days after the release of his final album. The novelist Deborah Levy recalls the stunning impact of Ziggy Stardust on her suburban youth
observer.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Deborah Levy writing about Bowie is all you need
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
Deborah Levy: ‘Reality was so dull. Bowie gave us glitter and stardust’ observer.co.uk/culture/musi...
@theobserveruk.bsky.social
Deborah Levy: ‘Reality was so dull. Bowie gave us glitter and stardust’ observer.co.uk/culture/musi...
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As I'm nice and there's some new stuff on the horizon, I've reduced the full discography on Bandcamp down 80% to just £20 for the next few days. So get 20 years(!) worth of stuff for £20. Bargain! worriedaboutsatan.bandcamp.com
worriedaboutsatan
Spectral electronica, since 2006.
worriedaboutsatan.bandcamp.com
January 13, 2026 at 9:16 AM
As I'm nice and there's some new stuff on the horizon, I've reduced the full discography on Bandcamp down 80% to just £20 for the next few days. So get 20 years(!) worth of stuff for £20. Bargain! worriedaboutsatan.bandcamp.com