Tom Robinson
@marsdenmouse.bsky.social
Music, Books, etc. All night Barry Manilow loud over the speaker system - just trying to drive the fucker out.
MD Alternative National Treasure.
MD Alternative National Treasure.
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Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On (Tamla, 1971) #NowPlaying
Read @lippykidmusic.bsky.social write about this in his wonderful “Music to shape a soul” edition below…
substack.com/@lippykidmus...
Read @lippykidmusic.bsky.social write about this in his wonderful “Music to shape a soul” edition below…
substack.com/@lippykidmus...
November 30, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Marvin Gaye - What’s Going On (Tamla, 1971) #NowPlaying
Read @lippykidmusic.bsky.social write about this in his wonderful “Music to shape a soul” edition below…
substack.com/@lippykidmus...
Read @lippykidmusic.bsky.social write about this in his wonderful “Music to shape a soul” edition below…
substack.com/@lippykidmus...
Sunday service 🙏
November 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Sunday service 🙏
Johnny Clarke - The Ruler (aka Cold I Up)/King Tubby - Version (Total Sounds, 1975)
#NowPlaying 🔥🔥🔥
youtu.be/YTk_txAhZyI?...
#NowPlaying 🔥🔥🔥
youtu.be/YTk_txAhZyI?...
November 29, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Johnny Clarke - The Ruler (aka Cold I Up)/King Tubby - Version (Total Sounds, 1975)
#NowPlaying 🔥🔥🔥
youtu.be/YTk_txAhZyI?...
#NowPlaying 🔥🔥🔥
youtu.be/YTk_txAhZyI?...
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Here we go…
Tickets go live tomorrow @8.00am (29/11)
We just can’t wait to see you all in March 2026. 🥰
ra.co/events/2315504
#ono
#BarTrax
Tickets go live tomorrow @8.00am (29/11)
We just can’t wait to see you all in March 2026. 🥰
ra.co/events/2315504
#ono
#BarTrax
November 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Here we go…
Tickets go live tomorrow @8.00am (29/11)
We just can’t wait to see you all in March 2026. 🥰
ra.co/events/2315504
#ono
#BarTrax
Tickets go live tomorrow @8.00am (29/11)
We just can’t wait to see you all in March 2026. 🥰
ra.co/events/2315504
#ono
#BarTrax
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ACID HORSE 26 is launched!
Email acid horse wilts at gmail dot com to be added to the mail out. Please tag mates or give us a RT dear hearts.
Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24, at The Barge Inn, Honeystreet, Wiltshire. Two stages, family friendly, lots of food options.
And the line-up...
Email acid horse wilts at gmail dot com to be added to the mail out. Please tag mates or give us a RT dear hearts.
Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24, at The Barge Inn, Honeystreet, Wiltshire. Two stages, family friendly, lots of food options.
And the line-up...
November 29, 2025 at 8:57 AM
ACID HORSE 26 is launched!
Email acid horse wilts at gmail dot com to be added to the mail out. Please tag mates or give us a RT dear hearts.
Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24, at The Barge Inn, Honeystreet, Wiltshire. Two stages, family friendly, lots of food options.
And the line-up...
Email acid horse wilts at gmail dot com to be added to the mail out. Please tag mates or give us a RT dear hearts.
Friday May 22 to Sunday May 24, at The Barge Inn, Honeystreet, Wiltshire. Two stages, family friendly, lots of food options.
And the line-up...
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MBV in Manchester t’other night. Beautiful and visceral and LOUD.
November 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
MBV in Manchester t’other night. Beautiful and visceral and LOUD.
November 29, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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10 years today since I did this anniversary gig at the original Spiritland in Shoreditch. So this is the anniversary of the anniversary 🙃
It's now almost 40 years since I made my first "mix" tape, and 30 since my first DJ set (at The Blue Note, round the corner from where this gig took place)
It's now almost 40 years since I made my first "mix" tape, and 30 since my first DJ set (at The Blue Note, round the corner from where this gig took place)
November 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM
10 years today since I did this anniversary gig at the original Spiritland in Shoreditch. So this is the anniversary of the anniversary 🙃
It's now almost 40 years since I made my first "mix" tape, and 30 since my first DJ set (at The Blue Note, round the corner from where this gig took place)
It's now almost 40 years since I made my first "mix" tape, and 30 since my first DJ set (at The Blue Note, round the corner from where this gig took place)
“You’re rendering that scaffolding DANGEROUS!!!”
November 28, 2025 at 6:50 AM
“You’re rendering that scaffolding DANGEROUS!!!”
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One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Jewelled golden hare that sparked national treasure hunt set for auction
Artist and author Kit Williams hid a golden hare with clues to its precise location given in his 1979 book
www.independent.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
One of the most beautiful bits of english eccentricity and glorious design is coming back to Sotheby’s and should be bought by a musuem (or me) for THE NATION. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
A complete opposite take in contrast to Stuart Heritage’s review in the same paper. Can’t disagree with this, pretty spot on.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
The Beatles Anthology: the flammed together ‘new episode’ feels totally pointless
The TV equivalent of raiding a bare cupboard, the supposed extra hour here is cobbled together from previous DVD extras – but you can’t miss the tension between Harrison and McCartney
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A complete opposite take in contrast to Stuart Heritage’s review in the same paper. Can’t disagree with this, pretty spot on.
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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The first - splendid! - reviews of Telenovela by Gonzalo C Garcia have started arriving:
Telenovela by Gonzalo C. Garcia
Review by Victoria Best
The telenovela is a uniquely Latin American creation. It began as the radionovela, a drama told in episodes of 15 minutes that was broadcast during the daytime as enter
shinynewbooks.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The first - splendid! - reviews of Telenovela by Gonzalo C Garcia have started arriving:
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A special 12" for #12inchtuesday
This is Bunny Lie Lie (not Barry Brown) preaching conscious lyrics in 1980 over a tough Roots Radics rhythm that has been mixed to perfection by Scientist at King Tubby's studio...
youtu.be/_mcGSaOs5J0?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
This is Bunny Lie Lie (not Barry Brown) preaching conscious lyrics in 1980 over a tough Roots Radics rhythm that has been mixed to perfection by Scientist at King Tubby's studio...
youtu.be/_mcGSaOs5J0?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A special 12" for #12inchtuesday
This is Bunny Lie Lie (not Barry Brown) preaching conscious lyrics in 1980 over a tough Roots Radics rhythm that has been mixed to perfection by Scientist at King Tubby's studio...
youtu.be/_mcGSaOs5J0?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
This is Bunny Lie Lie (not Barry Brown) preaching conscious lyrics in 1980 over a tough Roots Radics rhythm that has been mixed to perfection by Scientist at King Tubby's studio...
youtu.be/_mcGSaOs5J0?...
#reggae #reggaesky #vinylsky #vinyl #musicsky
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'From silent retreats and digital detoxes to mindfulness apps, culturally we are always being sold that the way to unwind is to quieten things down. However, sometimes the most effective way to clear something is to flood it.'
Noise is a Healing Force: #MyBloodyValentine Live
buff.ly/dNtJSrP
Noise is a Healing Force: #MyBloodyValentine Live
buff.ly/dNtJSrP
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
'From silent retreats and digital detoxes to mindfulness apps, culturally we are always being sold that the way to unwind is to quieten things down. However, sometimes the most effective way to clear something is to flood it.'
Noise is a Healing Force: #MyBloodyValentine Live
buff.ly/dNtJSrP
Noise is a Healing Force: #MyBloodyValentine Live
buff.ly/dNtJSrP
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Just a short read this morning, but two sky-high masterpieces of roots reggae for your delectation: both from 1977; both built on the same instrumental.
www.patreon.com/posts/were-g...
www.patreon.com/posts/were-g...
“We’re going to mash down principalities and wickedness!” How The Roots and The Silvertones conjured two classics out of one riddim. | Pete Paphides
Get more from Pete Paphides on Patreon
www.patreon.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Just a short read this morning, but two sky-high masterpieces of roots reggae for your delectation: both from 1977; both built on the same instrumental.
www.patreon.com/posts/were-g...
www.patreon.com/posts/were-g...
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Well, I saw Beverley’s and Desmond Dekker both get a mention today, so when this reissue was available via one of my dealers, fate said ‘go for it’
youtu.be/Z3-euV_lrGw?...
youtu.be/Z3-euV_lrGw?...
Desmond Dekker & The Aces " Fumanchu" + Version
YouTube video by Rootsymag
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Well, I saw Beverley’s and Desmond Dekker both get a mention today, so when this reissue was available via one of my dealers, fate said ‘go for it’
youtu.be/Z3-euV_lrGw?...
youtu.be/Z3-euV_lrGw?...
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All My Precious Madness by Mark Bowles JUST WON best audiobook fiction at The Speakies! This is delightful! So pleased for @markabowles.bsky.social , @spiracleaudiobooks.bsky.social , wonderful reader Paul Hilton. And for us! www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
Best Audiobook: Fiction Shortlist | The British Audio Awards
The shortlist for the Best Audiobook: Fiction category at The British Audio Awards 2025
www.thebookseller.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
All My Precious Madness by Mark Bowles JUST WON best audiobook fiction at The Speakies! This is delightful! So pleased for @markabowles.bsky.social , @spiracleaudiobooks.bsky.social , wonderful reader Paul Hilton. And for us! www.thebookseller.com/british-audi...
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Thank you @resident-music.com for selecting 168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE by @keithcameron2.bsky.social as your #1 book of the year! And for choosing @danielrachel.bsky.social, @audreyjgolden.bsky.social, @liaminscoejones.bsky.social, @reversediorama.bsky.social + Budgie on the best of 2025 list 🙏
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Thank you @resident-music.com for selecting 168 SONGS OF HATRED AND FAILURE by @keithcameron2.bsky.social as your #1 book of the year! And for choosing @danielrachel.bsky.social, @audreyjgolden.bsky.social, @liaminscoejones.bsky.social, @reversediorama.bsky.social + Budgie on the best of 2025 list 🙏
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Tonight at 7 pm, it's time for a classic edition from the Electronic Workshop archive. This is one of my favourite mixes, so tune in for some deep, dark, and delicious Electro/Techno madness.
7-9pm lovewillsavetheday.fm
7-9pm lovewillsavetheday.fm
Love Will Save The Day
lovewillsavetheday.fm is a co-operative, DIY audio platform that fosters, celebrates and amplifies the music, art, and ideas founded on the margins.
lovewillsavetheday.fm
November 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Tonight at 7 pm, it's time for a classic edition from the Electronic Workshop archive. This is one of my favourite mixes, so tune in for some deep, dark, and delicious Electro/Techno madness.
7-9pm lovewillsavetheday.fm
7-9pm lovewillsavetheday.fm