Ruskus
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Moon on my neck, I feel it come. I’m standing here, like a burning house.
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@rusky.bsky.social
· Sep 18
NEW post: "The East River Pipe sound – a dreamy synth wash in the background, a gentle jangle of guitar, simple yet cinematic sounding beat - and the lost souls and troubled characters that inhabit his songs"
@rusky.bsky.social picks his #EastRiverPipe 10
www.toppermost.co.uk/east-river-p...
@rusky.bsky.social picks his #EastRiverPipe 10
www.toppermost.co.uk/east-river-p...
My first Toppermost!
About an artist I’ve loved and admired for a long time.
If it makes anyone listen to their great music then my job is done.
Enjoy.
About an artist I’ve loved and admired for a long time.
If it makes anyone listen to their great music then my job is done.
Enjoy.
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
7. Taking Down The Tree.
As I’m currently trimming up the tree, I’m having this go through my head. What a song.
youtu.be/q6CDucsEXrA?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
7. Taking Down The Tree.
As I’m currently trimming up the tree, I’m having this go through my head. What a song.
youtu.be/q6CDucsEXrA?...
Taking Down the Tree
YouTube video by Low - Topic
youtu.be
December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
7. Taking Down The Tree.
As I’m currently trimming up the tree, I’m having this go through my head. What a song.
youtu.be/q6CDucsEXrA?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
7. Taking Down The Tree.
As I’m currently trimming up the tree, I’m having this go through my head. What a song.
youtu.be/q6CDucsEXrA?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
6. Breaker.
It’s bleak and dark (and the video somehow doubles this), but I do love this powerful track.
youtu.be/-DMhRCbzPm0?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
6. Breaker.
It’s bleak and dark (and the video somehow doubles this), but I do love this powerful track.
youtu.be/-DMhRCbzPm0?...
Low - Breaker (Official Video)
YouTube video by Low
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
6. Breaker.
It’s bleak and dark (and the video somehow doubles this), but I do love this powerful track.
youtu.be/-DMhRCbzPm0?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
6. Breaker.
It’s bleak and dark (and the video somehow doubles this), but I do love this powerful track.
youtu.be/-DMhRCbzPm0?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
5. Broadway (So Many People)
Love this one. The “where is the laughter” refrain, a nice ‘solo’ from Alan, and an epic ending with Mimi especially sounding great.
youtu.be/bmyGiVhCd1c?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
5. Broadway (So Many People)
Love this one. The “where is the laughter” refrain, a nice ‘solo’ from Alan, and an epic ending with Mimi especially sounding great.
youtu.be/bmyGiVhCd1c?...
Low - Broadway (So Many People)
YouTube video by itsfredholmestoyou
youtu.be
December 4, 2025 at 9:07 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
5. Broadway (So Many People)
Love this one. The “where is the laughter” refrain, a nice ‘solo’ from Alan, and an epic ending with Mimi especially sounding great.
youtu.be/bmyGiVhCd1c?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
5. Broadway (So Many People)
Love this one. The “where is the laughter” refrain, a nice ‘solo’ from Alan, and an epic ending with Mimi especially sounding great.
youtu.be/bmyGiVhCd1c?...
December 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Reposted by Ruskus
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of East River Pipe’s ‘Mel.’ Long out of print, this vinyl reissue features 2 additional tracks (“Miracleland” & “The Way They Murdered Me”), a rearranged track sequence & new, expansive liner notes by the band. It's out January 16.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of East River Pipe’s ‘Mel.’ Long out of print, this vinyl reissue features 2 additional tracks (“Miracleland” & “The Way They Murdered Me”), a rearranged track sequence & new, expansive liner notes by the band. It's out January 16.
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Mel reissued 🙏👏❤️
The black vinyl pressing is available from:
・Merge (US): mergerecords.com/product/mel
・Merge (UK): mergerecords.co.uk/release/561068-east-river-pipe-mel-reissue
・Bandcamp: eastriverpipe.bandcamp.com/album/mel-30th-anniversary-reissue
・Merge (US): mergerecords.com/product/mel
・Merge (UK): mergerecords.co.uk/release/561068-east-river-pipe-mel-reissue
・Bandcamp: eastriverpipe.bandcamp.com/album/mel-30th-anniversary-reissue
December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Mel reissued 🙏👏❤️
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
4. Quorum.
Initially not a fan of Double Negative (and I don’t rate Hey What too highly), I have learned to love the noisier Low stuff more. This track works so well on headphones for me.
youtu.be/1z1ETYnTB7Y?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
4. Quorum.
Initially not a fan of Double Negative (and I don’t rate Hey What too highly), I have learned to love the noisier Low stuff more. This track works so well on headphones for me.
youtu.be/1z1ETYnTB7Y?...
Low - Quorum [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
YouTube video by Sub Pop
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
4. Quorum.
Initially not a fan of Double Negative (and I don’t rate Hey What too highly), I have learned to love the noisier Low stuff more. This track works so well on headphones for me.
youtu.be/1z1ETYnTB7Y?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
4. Quorum.
Initially not a fan of Double Negative (and I don’t rate Hey What too highly), I have learned to love the noisier Low stuff more. This track works so well on headphones for me.
youtu.be/1z1ETYnTB7Y?...
Going through my albums of the year and actually, despite not necessarily there being a standout classic, there’s been some good stuff.
#AOTY incoming…
#AOTY incoming…
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Going through my albums of the year and actually, despite not necessarily there being a standout classic, there’s been some good stuff.
#AOTY incoming…
#AOTY incoming…
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
3. See-Through.
From Long Division.
I love the early sound - proper glacial slowcore. No one held those notes like Mimi did.
youtu.be/GuS54IwvN6A?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
3. See-Through.
From Long Division.
I love the early sound - proper glacial slowcore. No one held those notes like Mimi did.
youtu.be/GuS54IwvN6A?...
See-Through
YouTube video by Low - Topic
youtu.be
December 2, 2025 at 11:27 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
3. See-Through.
From Long Division.
I love the early sound - proper glacial slowcore. No one held those notes like Mimi did.
youtu.be/GuS54IwvN6A?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
3. See-Through.
From Long Division.
I love the early sound - proper glacial slowcore. No one held those notes like Mimi did.
youtu.be/GuS54IwvN6A?...
Reposted by Ruskus
Recent post: The East River Pipe toppermost from @rusky.bsky.social www.toppermost.co.uk/east-river-p...
East River Pipe - Toppermost
As East River Pipe, F.M. Cornog admits to being a musician who would rather “run from the spotlight”, keeping any hint of fame at arm’s length. Coping with attention was never easy for him.
www.toppermost.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Recent post: The East River Pipe toppermost from @rusky.bsky.social www.toppermost.co.uk/east-river-p...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
2. In Silence.
I’m a big big fan of the Drums and Guns album - it’s pretty stark lyrically and musically (in a good way). Alan particularly sounds great here.
youtu.be/LwsKMOJGQ4o?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
2. In Silence.
I’m a big big fan of the Drums and Guns album - it’s pretty stark lyrically and musically (in a good way). Alan particularly sounds great here.
youtu.be/LwsKMOJGQ4o?...
Low - In Silence (Official Video)
YouTube video by Low
youtu.be
December 1, 2025 at 11:14 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
2. In Silence.
I’m a big big fan of the Drums and Guns album - it’s pretty stark lyrically and musically (in a good way). Alan particularly sounds great here.
youtu.be/LwsKMOJGQ4o?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
2. In Silence.
I’m a big big fan of the Drums and Guns album - it’s pretty stark lyrically and musically (in a good way). Alan particularly sounds great here.
youtu.be/LwsKMOJGQ4o?...
👀❤️
Penultimate Rehearsal last night & the first with Cad for over 2 years. Sounding good!
December 1, 2025 at 7:24 AM
👀❤️
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
1. Immune.
Albini doing his magic, but typically the real magic is the harmonies. Sounds perfect.
youtu.be/KF2s6ItIvkY?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
1. Immune.
Albini doing his magic, but typically the real magic is the harmonies. Sounds perfect.
youtu.be/KF2s6ItIvkY?...
Low- Immune
YouTube video by Fuzzy Legends Archives
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
1. Immune.
Albini doing his magic, but typically the real magic is the harmonies. Sounds perfect.
youtu.be/KF2s6ItIvkY?...
#MusicChallenge
Low.
(no ranking)
1. Immune.
Albini doing his magic, but typically the real magic is the harmonies. Sounds perfect.
youtu.be/KF2s6ItIvkY?...
#90sTop30
Unranked.
Day 30.
Just Like Christmas, by Low.
It’s so nice to be in a supermarket in December and hear this alongside yer Jona Lewie, etc. It’s rightly a Christmas classic now.
youtu.be/eIbha-783eQ?...
Unranked.
Day 30.
Just Like Christmas, by Low.
It’s so nice to be in a supermarket in December and hear this alongside yer Jona Lewie, etc. It’s rightly a Christmas classic now.
youtu.be/eIbha-783eQ?...
Just Like Christmas
YouTube video by Low - Topic
youtu.be
November 30, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#90sTop30
Unranked.
Day 30.
Just Like Christmas, by Low.
It’s so nice to be in a supermarket in December and hear this alongside yer Jona Lewie, etc. It’s rightly a Christmas classic now.
youtu.be/eIbha-783eQ?...
Unranked.
Day 30.
Just Like Christmas, by Low.
It’s so nice to be in a supermarket in December and hear this alongside yer Jona Lewie, etc. It’s rightly a Christmas classic now.
youtu.be/eIbha-783eQ?...
#302020s
Day #30
I’m On Your Team, by Babehoven.
First track I heard and fell in love with by one of my favourite acts in recent years. Crap name, crap album covers, brilliant band.
youtu.be/VYFylFLDwM0?...
Day #30
I’m On Your Team, by Babehoven.
First track I heard and fell in love with by one of my favourite acts in recent years. Crap name, crap album covers, brilliant band.
youtu.be/VYFylFLDwM0?...
Babehoven - "I'm On Your Team" Music Video
YouTube video by Babehoven Band
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 10:44 PM
#302020s
Day #30
I’m On Your Team, by Babehoven.
First track I heard and fell in love with by one of my favourite acts in recent years. Crap name, crap album covers, brilliant band.
youtu.be/VYFylFLDwM0?...
Day #30
I’m On Your Team, by Babehoven.
First track I heard and fell in love with by one of my favourite acts in recent years. Crap name, crap album covers, brilliant band.
youtu.be/VYFylFLDwM0?...
#B-SidesAndBonusTracks
Day 30.
Use Me, by The Teardrop Explodes.
Julian’s voice sounds great here. Always loved this one.
youtu.be/W5TYHk7qlDA?...
Day 30.
Use Me, by The Teardrop Explodes.
Julian’s voice sounds great here. Always loved this one.
youtu.be/W5TYHk7qlDA?...
The Teardrop Explodes - Use Me
YouTube video by Revolutionary Spirit
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
#B-SidesAndBonusTracks
Day 30.
Use Me, by The Teardrop Explodes.
Julian’s voice sounds great here. Always loved this one.
youtu.be/W5TYHk7qlDA?...
Day 30.
Use Me, by The Teardrop Explodes.
Julian’s voice sounds great here. Always loved this one.
youtu.be/W5TYHk7qlDA?...
#90sTop30
Unranked.
Day 29.
Glory, by Liz Phair
Exile In Guyville was a huge album for me. It still sounds sort of out of time and unique.
youtu.be/Mr81Xr4rj6M?...
Unranked.
Day 29.
Glory, by Liz Phair
Exile In Guyville was a huge album for me. It still sounds sort of out of time and unique.
youtu.be/Mr81Xr4rj6M?...
Glory (2018 Remaster)
YouTube video by Liz Phair - Topic
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 10:37 PM
#90sTop30
Unranked.
Day 29.
Glory, by Liz Phair
Exile In Guyville was a huge album for me. It still sounds sort of out of time and unique.
youtu.be/Mr81Xr4rj6M?...
Unranked.
Day 29.
Glory, by Liz Phair
Exile In Guyville was a huge album for me. It still sounds sort of out of time and unique.
youtu.be/Mr81Xr4rj6M?...
Reposted by Ruskus
lovely bit in the Graun on Storefront Church
"after several years of perseverance, things are happening for Storefront Church."
theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
if ALL OF YOU click the link it will boost him onto the front cover, if I understand metrics and, y'know, stuff.
"after several years of perseverance, things are happening for Storefront Church."
theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
if ALL OF YOU click the link it will boost him onto the front cover, if I understand metrics and, y'know, stuff.
Add to playlist: Storefront Church’s cinematic baroque pop and the week’s best new tracks
Californian singer-songwriter Lukas Frank is picking up rave reviews for his second album’s epic choruses and lush orchestrations
theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:29 AM
lovely bit in the Graun on Storefront Church
"after several years of perseverance, things are happening for Storefront Church."
theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
if ALL OF YOU click the link it will boost him onto the front cover, if I understand metrics and, y'know, stuff.
"after several years of perseverance, things are happening for Storefront Church."
theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
if ALL OF YOU click the link it will boost him onto the front cover, if I understand metrics and, y'know, stuff.
#302020s
Day #29.
Normal Song, by 7ebra.
Quirky pop perfection.
“I wanna cry in an open field”
(me too)
youtu.be/qR6sITe2AtI?...
Day #29.
Normal Song, by 7ebra.
Quirky pop perfection.
“I wanna cry in an open field”
(me too)
youtu.be/qR6sITe2AtI?...
7ebra - "Normal Song" (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
YouTube video by 7ebra
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM
#302020s
Day #29.
Normal Song, by 7ebra.
Quirky pop perfection.
“I wanna cry in an open field”
(me too)
youtu.be/qR6sITe2AtI?...
Day #29.
Normal Song, by 7ebra.
Quirky pop perfection.
“I wanna cry in an open field”
(me too)
youtu.be/qR6sITe2AtI?...
#B-SidesAndBonusTracks
Day 29.
The Car Knows The Way, by Horse Jumper Of Love.
One of this year’s best songs. A bit like a slowcore Sufjan song?
youtu.be/mg_7QIUTLN4?...
Day 29.
The Car Knows The Way, by Horse Jumper Of Love.
One of this year’s best songs. A bit like a slowcore Sufjan song?
youtu.be/mg_7QIUTLN4?...
The Car Knows the Way
YouTube video by Horse Jumper of Love - Topic
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
#B-SidesAndBonusTracks
Day 29.
The Car Knows The Way, by Horse Jumper Of Love.
One of this year’s best songs. A bit like a slowcore Sufjan song?
youtu.be/mg_7QIUTLN4?...
Day 29.
The Car Knows The Way, by Horse Jumper Of Love.
One of this year’s best songs. A bit like a slowcore Sufjan song?
youtu.be/mg_7QIUTLN4?...
#90sTop30
Unranked.
Day 28.
Via Chicago, by Wilco.
Just creeping into the’90s.
One of those big songs. Killer (!) opening line, and gorgeous widescreen melancholia.
youtu.be/Jepv3fw3kgk?...
Unranked.
Day 28.
Via Chicago, by Wilco.
Just creeping into the’90s.
One of those big songs. Killer (!) opening line, and gorgeous widescreen melancholia.
youtu.be/Jepv3fw3kgk?...
Via Chicago
YouTube video by Wilco - Topic
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 1:59 PM
#90sTop30
Unranked.
Day 28.
Via Chicago, by Wilco.
Just creeping into the’90s.
One of those big songs. Killer (!) opening line, and gorgeous widescreen melancholia.
youtu.be/Jepv3fw3kgk?...
Unranked.
Day 28.
Via Chicago, by Wilco.
Just creeping into the’90s.
One of those big songs. Killer (!) opening line, and gorgeous widescreen melancholia.
youtu.be/Jepv3fw3kgk?...
#302020s
Day #28.
Hands, by Lithics.
Quirky art rock genius. Those spindly guitar lines are ace.
youtu.be/619EkxN1J-g?...
Day #28.
Hands, by Lithics.
Quirky art rock genius. Those spindly guitar lines are ace.
youtu.be/619EkxN1J-g?...
Lithics "Hands" (Official Video)
YouTube video by Trouble In Mind Records
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
#302020s
Day #28.
Hands, by Lithics.
Quirky art rock genius. Those spindly guitar lines are ace.
youtu.be/619EkxN1J-g?...
Day #28.
Hands, by Lithics.
Quirky art rock genius. Those spindly guitar lines are ace.
youtu.be/619EkxN1J-g?...
#90sTop30
Unranked.
Day 27.
Red Shoes, by Throwing Muses
My favourite, from an already great selection of tracks, from The Real Ramona. Was lucky enough to see them on this tour too.
youtu.be/v8QF84EiHnM?...
Unranked.
Day 27.
Red Shoes, by Throwing Muses
My favourite, from an already great selection of tracks, from The Real Ramona. Was lucky enough to see them on this tour too.
youtu.be/v8QF84EiHnM?...
Red Shoes
YouTube video by Throwing Muses - Topic
youtu.be
November 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
#90sTop30
Unranked.
Day 27.
Red Shoes, by Throwing Muses
My favourite, from an already great selection of tracks, from The Real Ramona. Was lucky enough to see them on this tour too.
youtu.be/v8QF84EiHnM?...
Unranked.
Day 27.
Red Shoes, by Throwing Muses
My favourite, from an already great selection of tracks, from The Real Ramona. Was lucky enough to see them on this tour too.
youtu.be/v8QF84EiHnM?...