Johny Nocash/John Hartley
@johnynocash.bsky.social
Whichever name you choose.
Jack of a few trades (music, writing, poetry, photography, life), master of one (education).
‘This Is Not The End’, threequel to ‘How Green Are Your Eyes’, and ‘The Broken Bottle’, out April
Jack of a few trades (music, writing, poetry, photography, life), master of one (education).
‘This Is Not The End’, threequel to ‘How Green Are Your Eyes’, and ‘The Broken Bottle’, out April
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen (thanks Chris for the helpful cues):
The Wedding Present (first)
Tennis (recent)
Prince (biggest)
John Douglas (smallest)
The Trash Can Sinatras (most)
The Wedding Present (first)
Tennis (recent)
Prince (biggest)
John Douglas (smallest)
The Trash Can Sinatras (most)
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen:
Echo & Bunnymen (first)
Mandrake Handshake (recent)
Live Aid (biggest)
Genn (smallest but mighty)
The Fall (most)
Echo & Bunnymen (first)
Mandrake Handshake (recent)
Live Aid (biggest)
Genn (smallest but mighty)
The Fall (most)
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen.
Björk
Massive Attack
The Unthanks
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Cure
#MusicSky
Björk
Massive Attack
The Unthanks
Echo & the Bunnymen
The Cure
#MusicSky
November 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen (thanks Chris for the helpful cues):
The Wedding Present (first)
Tennis (recent)
Prince (biggest)
John Douglas (smallest)
The Trash Can Sinatras (most)
The Wedding Present (first)
Tennis (recent)
Prince (biggest)
John Douglas (smallest)
The Trash Can Sinatras (most)
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Eric Burdon (Newcastle)
Alan Price (Newcastle)
Chas Chandler (Newcastle)
Hilton Valentine (Newcastle)
John Steel (Newcastle)
Alan Price (Newcastle)
Chas Chandler (Newcastle)
Hilton Valentine (Newcastle)
John Steel (Newcastle)
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you have seen in the wild
- beaver (in Scotland)
- platypus (in Queensland)
- skunk (in California)
- raccoon (in Massachusetts)
- boar (in Italy)
- beaver (in Scotland)
- platypus (in Queensland)
- skunk (in California)
- raccoon (in Massachusetts)
- boar (in Italy)
Introduce yourself with 5 animals you have seen in the wild
- badger
- badger
- badger
- badger
- SNAKE!
- mushroom mushroom
- badger
- badger
- badger
- badger
- SNAKE!
- mushroom mushroom
November 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Eric Burdon (Newcastle)
Alan Price (Newcastle)
Chas Chandler (Newcastle)
Hilton Valentine (Newcastle)
John Steel (Newcastle)
Alan Price (Newcastle)
Chas Chandler (Newcastle)
Hilton Valentine (Newcastle)
John Steel (Newcastle)
Even men with steel hearts love to see a dog on the pitch
November 28, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Even men with steel hearts love to see a dog on the pitch
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Something for the weekend: Prag Vec at the Melkveg #HMHB youtu.be/tAup5xB9tvs?...
Prag Vec At the Melkweg
YouTube video by Half Man Half Biscuit - Topic
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Something for the weekend: Prag Vec at the Melkveg #HMHB youtu.be/tAup5xB9tvs?...
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Friday 5th December
November 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Friday 5th December
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New writing:
johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com/2025/11/al-f...
#readingcommunity #quickread #writingcommunity #booksky
johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com/2025/11/al-f...
#readingcommunity #quickread #writingcommunity #booksky
Al Fresco
Al Fresco “Dinner’s served!” announced Steven. Caught between discretion and display, he worried for a moment his proclamation might have be...
johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Only 364 days until the next Lancashire Day, folks 🌹
November 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Only 364 days until the next Lancashire Day, folks 🌹
🌹🌹HAPPY LANCASHIRE DAY🌹🌹
November 27, 2025 at 6:56 AM
🌹🌹HAPPY LANCASHIRE DAY🌹🌹
New writing:
johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com/2025/11/al-f...
#readingcommunity #quickread #writingcommunity #booksky
johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com/2025/11/al-f...
#readingcommunity #quickread #writingcommunity #booksky
Al Fresco
Al Fresco “Dinner’s served!” announced Steven. Caught between discretion and display, he worried for a moment his proclamation might have be...
johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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BOB Swag Sack LP is now available on vinyl to pre order with added bonus of sleeve notes by @johnynocash.bsky.social
(btw LEGO catalog no 395 is a 1909 Rolls Royce)
www.roughtrade.com/product/bob/...
(btw LEGO catalog no 395 is a 1909 Rolls Royce)
www.roughtrade.com/product/bob/...
November 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
BOB Swag Sack LP is now available on vinyl to pre order with added bonus of sleeve notes by @johnynocash.bsky.social
(btw LEGO catalog no 395 is a 1909 Rolls Royce)
www.roughtrade.com/product/bob/...
(btw LEGO catalog no 395 is a 1909 Rolls Royce)
www.roughtrade.com/product/bob/...
November 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Went to watch John Woods aka Jacques Cachecarte of Echolalia fame play his first solo gig in 25 years last night. Here’s one of his most recent songs, a photo of him and also one of a surprise reunion of 4/6 of Echolalia!
wooods.bandcamp.com/track/old-st...
wooods.bandcamp.com/track/old-st...
November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Went to watch John Woods aka Jacques Cachecarte of Echolalia fame play his first solo gig in 25 years last night. Here’s one of his most recent songs, a photo of him and also one of a surprise reunion of 4/6 of Echolalia!
wooods.bandcamp.com/track/old-st...
wooods.bandcamp.com/track/old-st...
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Hey that's me! 😲 Come visit the awesome place that I work! (And the other awesome indies too!) 🧡👻📚 #ShopLocal @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
Want to treat your book worm friend or family member this #holiday season? Check out these seven #Toronto independent bookstores, which will make your #gift hunting easier. 🎁📚️
nowtoronto.com/culture/thes...
nowtoronto.com/culture/thes...
Shopping for a bookworm? These 7 Toronto bookstores have the perfect holiday finds - NOW Toronto
Want to treat your book worm friend this holiday? Check out these Toronto independent bookstores, which will make your gift hunting easier.
nowtoronto.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Hey that's me! 😲 Come visit the awesome place that I work! (And the other awesome indies too!) 🧡👻📚 #ShopLocal @littleghostsbooks.bsky.social
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#HMHB Peel Session 10/11/1985. Tracklisting: D'ye Ken Ted Moult? /Arthur's Farm / Dukla Prague Away Kit /Trumpton Riots / Ol'Tige (Jim Reeves over)
youtu.be/LcV0If0HU7k?...
youtu.be/LcV0If0HU7k?...
Half Man Half Biscuit - Peel Session 1985
YouTube video by Vibracobra23
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#HMHB Peel Session 10/11/1985. Tracklisting: D'ye Ken Ted Moult? /Arthur's Farm / Dukla Prague Away Kit /Trumpton Riots / Ol'Tige (Jim Reeves over)
youtu.be/LcV0If0HU7k?...
youtu.be/LcV0If0HU7k?...
#alphabetchallenge
#weekUforUnloved
From my Instagram series ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’, in the ‘Not in my Front Yard’ section…
#weekUforUnloved
From my Instagram series ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’, in the ‘Not in my Front Yard’ section…
November 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#alphabetchallenge
#weekUforUnloved
From my Instagram series ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’, in the ‘Not in my Front Yard’ section…
#weekUforUnloved
From my Instagram series ‘Welcome to the Neighbourhood’, in the ‘Not in my Front Yard’ section…
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"Some Other Songs"
An album of leftovers by Honeybourne
A progress report.
1 - "The first step is the hardest"
Written last week, an electro pop instrumental at the moment. May gain a lyric, but currently has the title chanted as a chorus. Short and sweet.
An album of leftovers by Honeybourne
A progress report.
1 - "The first step is the hardest"
Written last week, an electro pop instrumental at the moment. May gain a lyric, but currently has the title chanted as a chorus. Short and sweet.
November 17, 2025 at 8:12 PM
"Some Other Songs"
An album of leftovers by Honeybourne
A progress report.
1 - "The first step is the hardest"
Written last week, an electro pop instrumental at the moment. May gain a lyric, but currently has the title chanted as a chorus. Short and sweet.
An album of leftovers by Honeybourne
A progress report.
1 - "The first step is the hardest"
Written last week, an electro pop instrumental at the moment. May gain a lyric, but currently has the title chanted as a chorus. Short and sweet.
list 3 things you think you’re known for and your followers will tell you if you’re right or wrong
1. Underachieving indie bands (self)
2. Underachieving indie bands (others)
3. Demands to buy my books and look at my photos
1. Underachieving indie bands (self)
2. Underachieving indie bands (others)
3. Demands to buy my books and look at my photos
list 3 things you think you’re known for and your followers will tell you if you’re right or wrong
1. Vic and Bob pics/gifs/etc.
2. Bobby Chariot gags
3. The Fall stuff
1. Vic and Bob pics/gifs/etc.
2. Bobby Chariot gags
3. The Fall stuff
list 3 things you think you’re known for and your followers will tell you if you’re right or wrong
1. reposting myself
2. nurturing popular distrust of poetry
3. cat on shoulder
1. reposting myself
2. nurturing popular distrust of poetry
3. cat on shoulder
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
list 3 things you think you’re known for and your followers will tell you if you’re right or wrong
1. Underachieving indie bands (self)
2. Underachieving indie bands (others)
3. Demands to buy my books and look at my photos
1. Underachieving indie bands (self)
2. Underachieving indie bands (others)
3. Demands to buy my books and look at my photos
It seems this week’s #AlphabetChallenge #WeekUforUnloved is basically asking for a repost of this image from last week…
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It seems this week’s #AlphabetChallenge #WeekUforUnloved is basically asking for a repost of this image from last week…
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38 years on the first BOB single is back in the world... gawd the thrill of holding the first record i'd actually really in real life made happen... and it still sounds ace... get with it indie discoers
legererecordings.bandcamp.com/album/swag-s...
legererecordings.bandcamp.com/album/swag-s...
Swag Sack, by BOB
14 track album
legererecordings.bandcamp.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
38 years on the first BOB single is back in the world... gawd the thrill of holding the first record i'd actually really in real life made happen... and it still sounds ace... get with it indie discoers
legererecordings.bandcamp.com/album/swag-s...
legererecordings.bandcamp.com/album/swag-s...
Can’t decide on The Lightning Seeds’ ‘Four Winds’ or The Damned’s ‘Black Album’ for the journey to school this morning.
And you think you’ve got troubles.
And you think you’ve got troubles.
November 17, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Can’t decide on The Lightning Seeds’ ‘Four Winds’ or The Damned’s ‘Black Album’ for the journey to school this morning.
And you think you’ve got troubles.
And you think you’ve got troubles.
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They do, yes - they were just rebadged. I actually did a whole blog about these years ago and Chet Selwood, who set up the series with his sister Bee, got in touch and gave me a bunch of information:
indietop20.blogspot.com/2021/01/indi...
indietop20.blogspot.com/2021/01/indi...
Indie Top 20 Life, Remembered
Indie Top 20, eighties, nineties, alternative
indietop20.blogspot.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:09 PM
They do, yes - they were just rebadged. I actually did a whole blog about these years ago and Chet Selwood, who set up the series with his sister Bee, got in touch and gave me a bunch of information:
indietop20.blogspot.com/2021/01/indi...
indietop20.blogspot.com/2021/01/indi...
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#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge
Day 5 (random, catch-up):
* Trashcan Sinatras
* Hayfever
This pretty thing 💐
youtu.be/8qYXRDAsL7o
#MusicChallenge
Day 5 (random, catch-up):
* Trashcan Sinatras
* Hayfever
This pretty thing 💐
youtu.be/8qYXRDAsL7o
trashcan sinatras - hayfever
YouTube video by jdimaria
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge
Day 5 (random, catch-up):
* Trashcan Sinatras
* Hayfever
This pretty thing 💐
youtu.be/8qYXRDAsL7o
#MusicChallenge
Day 5 (random, catch-up):
* Trashcan Sinatras
* Hayfever
This pretty thing 💐
youtu.be/8qYXRDAsL7o