Iris Germanica
@iris-germanica.bsky.social
Vinyl, Music, History, Trivia
The 4 horsemen of my mindpocalypse
https://substack.com/@irisgermanica?r=74nj5g&utm_medium=ios
The 4 horsemen of my mindpocalypse
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5 Album Covers That Show The Genius Of Hipgnosis
Hipgnosis is one of the most prolific and influential graphic design collectives in the history of music, but which albums show the true extent of their abilities?
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Do you know the story of some of your favorite album covers? Well I bet that Hipgnosis was involved. Read their story and 5 greatest album covers in my newest substack essay!
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Music challenge! Who are your 4 favorite ladies in music?
#musicsky #music #musicchallenge #womeninmusic
#musicsky #music #musicchallenge #womeninmusic
January 13, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Music challenge! Who are your 4 favorite ladies in music?
#musicsky #music #musicchallenge #womeninmusic
#musicsky #music #musicchallenge #womeninmusic
Music challenge! Who are your 4 favorite ladies in music?
#musicsky #music #musicchallenge #womeninmusic
#musicsky #music #musicchallenge #womeninmusic
January 12, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Music challenge! Who are your 4 favorite ladies in music?
#musicsky #music #musicchallenge #womeninmusic
#musicsky #music #musicchallenge #womeninmusic
God I forgot how good this album is!!!
January 11, 2026 at 11:58 PM
God I forgot how good this album is!!!
So interesting how some artists can be huge in the UK but practically unknown the US general public. Do you know any other examples?
January 11, 2026 at 9:58 PM
So interesting how some artists can be huge in the UK but practically unknown the US general public. Do you know any other examples?
Francoise Hardy was just as much a fashion icon as a pop star and I think she does both just as well!
January 11, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Francoise Hardy was just as much a fashion icon as a pop star and I think she does both just as well!
I love going back in Marvin Gaye’s catalog, he’s always been such a pure talent since the start
January 11, 2026 at 4:27 AM
I love going back in Marvin Gaye’s catalog, he’s always been such a pure talent since the start
Rest in peace Bob Weir, Listening to Workingman’s Dead right now in your honor 💜
January 11, 2026 at 3:40 AM
Rest in peace Bob Weir, Listening to Workingman’s Dead right now in your honor 💜
Janet Jackson, Q-Tip, and Joni Mitchell. How can you go wrong? And it on my favorite Janet album!
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Janet Jackson - Got Til It's Gone
YouTube video by JanetJacksonVEVO
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January 10, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Janet Jackson, Q-Tip, and Joni Mitchell. How can you go wrong? And it on my favorite Janet album!
youtu.be/uznTHSEgx4U?...
youtu.be/uznTHSEgx4U?...
Just remembering how great Dark Side of The Moon is
January 10, 2026 at 2:58 AM
Just remembering how great Dark Side of The Moon is
Do you know the story of some of your favorite album covers? Well I bet that Hipgnosis was involved. Read their story and 5 greatest album covers in my newest substack essay!
open.substack.com/pub/irisgerm...
open.substack.com/pub/irisgerm...
5 Album Covers That Show The Genius Of Hipgnosis
Hipgnosis is one of the most prolific and influential graphic design collectives in the history of music, but which albums show the true extent of their abilities?
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:45 AM
Do you know the story of some of your favorite album covers? Well I bet that Hipgnosis was involved. Read their story and 5 greatest album covers in my newest substack essay!
open.substack.com/pub/irisgerm...
open.substack.com/pub/irisgerm...
The most underrated in all of Paul Simon’s catalog. It’s like Graceland but BETTER (at least in my opinion)
January 10, 2026 at 2:05 AM
The most underrated in all of Paul Simon’s catalog. It’s like Graceland but BETTER (at least in my opinion)
James Brown - I Feel Good 1965 (Remastered)
YouTube video by TMC Records
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Beautiful, that’s the only word to describe it. Genuinely one of my favorite songs of all time.
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James Taylor - Fire and Rain (Official Audio)
YouTube video by RHINO
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Beautiful, that’s the only word to describe it. Genuinely one of my favorite songs of all time.
youtu.be/EbD7lfrsY2s?...
youtu.be/EbD7lfrsY2s?...
You can never have too much Graceland!
January 9, 2026 at 8:16 PM
You can never have too much Graceland!
Happy Birthday Joan Baez! 85 years today
January 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Happy Birthday Joan Baez! 85 years today
Blossom Dearie! Just listen you’ll thank me
January 9, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Blossom Dearie! Just listen you’ll thank me
Been on a big vocal jazz kick recently, been digging Helen Merrill a ton!
January 9, 2026 at 5:17 AM
Been on a big vocal jazz kick recently, been digging Helen Merrill a ton!
The “One Man Beatles” Emitt Rhodes! He was also a member of The Merry-go-round when he was young
January 9, 2026 at 12:37 AM
The “One Man Beatles” Emitt Rhodes! He was also a member of The Merry-go-round when he was young
Bob Dylan - Queen Jane Approximately (Official Audio)
YouTube video by BobDylanVEVO
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January 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Mazzy Star - Fade Into You (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by MazzyStarVEVO
youtu.be
January 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Perhaps best known as Dusty Springfield’s secret girlfriend in the 70s, this is Norma Tanega. Singer-songwriter goddess in my opinion!
January 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Perhaps best known as Dusty Springfield’s secret girlfriend in the 70s, this is Norma Tanega. Singer-songwriter goddess in my opinion!
Obligatory Labi Siffre appreciation post
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Obligatory Labi Siffre appreciation post
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard! Jenny Wren’s my favorite off of this one
January 8, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard! Jenny Wren’s my favorite off of this one
