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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · 7d

Please, meet the band. The members of SXARDS introduced while playing 'Shadow' at The Duke Of York Pub. (Watch to the end for an impromptu appearance.) Thanks to the wonderful audience for cheering along. You sure know how to clap. 🙏👏
#sxards #triprock #londonmusic #dukeofyork
(clip by Isabel Diaz)

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · 13d

Sunday morning saw us brewing new SXARDS music! A session of fun and creativity, conjuring up some unique chord progressions that helped create that 'other side' atmosphere. ✌️🎶 (Not shown: Ian beating his cold. 🥁)
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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · 21d

You might be wondering about the magical components of good music? Creativity, lots of practice, cooperation and taking good care of your instrument - a bit of what Adam is doing here, cleansing the aura of his keyboard before rehearsal: 🎹✨
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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · 27d

Listen to the end theme of ‘Fly, Jackdaw’, our lovely horror ballad, based on a Hungarian folk tale by Janos Arany. Features a mix of English and Hungarian recited in a lunatic tone. A sympathetic voice joined in from the audience. 🙃(Thanks, Isabel Diaz for footage.) #sxards #triprock #thedukeofyork

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Sep 14

The Duke Of York Pub in Hanwell was absolutely buzzing on Friday night! We're so grateful to everyone who came to see us, shared the stage, and made the whole event happen. Thank you for a fantastic evening! 👏 🎼
#sxards #triprock #londonmusic #psychedelicrock #dukeofyork #Hanwell

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ian sent these lovely photos of his getaway to a beautiful city that lies on both banks of the river Elbe. The coordinates are 51°03′00″N 13°44′24″E. Where could he have been? 🤔

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy Friday, everyone. Hope to see you next week at The Duke Of York Pub. 🎸✌️

#sxards #triprock #psychedelicrock #londonmusic #dukeofyork #Hanwell

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Sep 3

Water is a recurring theme in our music. 🌊This holiday shot captures Dmitry conquering the waves, perhaps inspiring him to create ideas for new SXARDS songs! ✌️His coordinates are 53.2189312, 6.5476534. Can you guess where he is?
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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Aug 27

Soothing the end of summer blues with a fantastic SXARDS gig on 12th Sept, 8.30pm at The Duke Of York Pub, W7 3SP, supported by the Silent Parade. ☀️Come along and enjoy another trip to the 'other side' before autumn leaves fall. 🍂🍁
#sxards #triprock #londonmusic #psychedelicrock #dukeofyork #Hanwell

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Aug 22

Hey trip rock lovers! Watch Adam play in the spotlight of a busy airport lounge. His coordinates are 52°10'16.4"N 20°58'22.7"E. Can you figure out the location and the title of the song he is playing? (it's a SXARDS song. 😮) Leave a comment below.✌️
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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Aug 15

Mark took SXARDS to a really exotic place in June and even captured a snapshot of a lemur (you can spot it sitting in a tree)! He gave the coordinates 22.4656° S, 45.2618° E. Can you guess which picture it matches? 🙉
#sxards #psychedelicrock #triprock #londonmusic

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Aug 5

Happy August, trip rock lovers!✌️We've been lucky to explore some wild, remote corners of the world this year — SXARDS with us every step of the way. This snap is Kris’s favourite taken at 41.6833° N, 74.8713° W, the site of a legendary festival, 56 years later. Can you guess where?
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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jul 26

Another round of productive studio sessions last week, recording two new songs about the ‘other side’! We made shards of trip rock with an ‘X’ factor. 😄

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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jul 21

We had a bit of a crazy time after the gig at the Bread & Roses as can be seen in this photo. 😃 ... Hang on ... Where's Adam? (Take a closer look to find out.)

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jul 11

There was a real trip rock party at the Bread & Roses on Monday. 😁

#sxards #psychedelicrock #triprock #LondonMusic

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jul 6

Come and see SXARDS tomorrow at their last gig of the summer. ✌️

#sxards #londonmusic #triprock #psychedelicrock #bellacadamedia

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jun 29

A productive day at the studio, with a bit of fun in between songs ... 🎹🎤

#sxards #londonmusic #psychedelicrock #triprock #bellacadamedia

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jun 17

crunchy + thick = sick🍪🥁
the tricks of music production aka SXARDS at the studios 😄
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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jun 13

Just a usual Sunday afternoon at a gateway to the 'other side'...🎶🏚
Listen to 'The New House is a Portal' and post about some of your favourite doorways in the comments below.
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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jun 8

In mid April, SXARDS started off a mini video project to celebrate the release of our song 'The New House is a Portal.' Each of us created our own concept of what a portal/door means to us. Here comes Naomi's contribution. 🏚🔭
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#sxards #thenewhouseisaportal #triprock #londonmusic

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jun 4

Been busy in the last few weeks, recording at the studio, to give our songs the professional touch they deserve. 🎧📀 Big shoutout to Boyan Borisov for helping us bring our vision to life! Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes coverage. 😎
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SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · Jun 1

Our new single, the 'New House is a Portal' is st(r)eaming hot online. If you haven't had a listen yet, click the link below and let yourself get carried away. 🎼🪐
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#sxards #thenewhouseisaportal #triprock #psychedelicrock #londonmusic #bellacadamedia

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · May 28

SXARDS enjoying a sunny day in Ealing, London before some exciting studio time. 🌞Hope you all have a nice day. ✌️
#sxards #londonmusic #triprock #psychedelicrock #bellacadamedia

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · May 24

SXARDS gig in full swing at The Dublin Castle on Tuesday night. Thanks for the great time to our amazing audience and Behind the Nut, Satis Astra and City Flowers. More videos and pictures to come soon. ✌️😁

SXARDS @sxards.bsky.social · May 23

The portal has opened! Follow us and stream our new song, 'The New House is a Portal'. 🪐
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