Ian Pople
@theacousticeggbox.bsky.social
Modernist. Internationalist. Antiracist. #MDANT. In my head, I’m a writer; in reality, I assess your vital signs. Mostly music-based words occasionally cobbled together at: http://www.theacousticeggbox.com
And lo! twas the 1st of December and Mr EggBox did commence the arduous task of reducing his 2025 long list of 86 albums down to a final Top 30. May the sweet Lord Jeebus and Buddy Christ give me the strength to complete it all by the end of the year...
December 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
And lo! twas the 1st of December and Mr EggBox did commence the arduous task of reducing his 2025 long list of 86 albums down to a final Top 30. May the sweet Lord Jeebus and Buddy Christ give me the strength to complete it all by the end of the year...
MT Jones at Rough Trade Bristol last night was absolutely sensational. If you love soul music and great voices, catch him live while you can.
Fantastic gig.
#mtjones #roughtradebristol #soulmusic
Fantastic gig.
#mtjones #roughtradebristol #soulmusic
November 29, 2025 at 10:05 AM
MT Jones at Rough Trade Bristol last night was absolutely sensational. If you love soul music and great voices, catch him live while you can.
Fantastic gig.
#mtjones #roughtradebristol #soulmusic
Fantastic gig.
#mtjones #roughtradebristol #soulmusic
A rare EggBox soul-grooving action shot captured recently on a beautifully sprung dancefloor somewhere in Taunton.
No talcum powder was harmed during the capture of this image.
#northernsoul #soulmusic #thelawnstaunton
No talcum powder was harmed during the capture of this image.
#northernsoul #soulmusic #thelawnstaunton
November 25, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A rare EggBox soul-grooving action shot captured recently on a beautifully sprung dancefloor somewhere in Taunton.
No talcum powder was harmed during the capture of this image.
#northernsoul #soulmusic #thelawnstaunton
No talcum powder was harmed during the capture of this image.
#northernsoul #soulmusic #thelawnstaunton
Starsailor and Ed Harcourt at the 02 Academy in Bristol last night.
Very good indeed.
I’ve just looked at the drinks bill on my credit card and I suspect Mrs P must’ve bought everyone in the place a pint!
Very good indeed.
I’ve just looked at the drinks bill on my credit card and I suspect Mrs P must’ve bought everyone in the place a pint!
November 22, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Starsailor and Ed Harcourt at the 02 Academy in Bristol last night.
Very good indeed.
I’ve just looked at the drinks bill on my credit card and I suspect Mrs P must’ve bought everyone in the place a pint!
Very good indeed.
I’ve just looked at the drinks bill on my credit card and I suspect Mrs P must’ve bought everyone in the place a pint!
Only off on the bloody train to Bristol again! Tonight it’s Ed Harcourt and Starsailor at the 02. Nearly 23 years together and we are still like a couple of excited kids.
PS that really is my excited face.
PS that really is my excited face.
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Only off on the bloody train to Bristol again! Tonight it’s Ed Harcourt and Starsailor at the 02. Nearly 23 years together and we are still like a couple of excited kids.
PS that really is my excited face.
PS that really is my excited face.
45yrs after my first gig at Bristol Hippodrome & his transition from electronic synth-pop wizard to electronic-industrial-goth-rock elder statesman later (yes, I made that title up…), Gary Numan’s show at the Bristol Beacon last night was also very wonderful indeed. #garynuman #livemusic #musicsky
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
45yrs after my first gig at Bristol Hippodrome & his transition from electronic synth-pop wizard to electronic-industrial-goth-rock elder statesman later (yes, I made that title up…), Gary Numan’s show at the Bristol Beacon last night was also very wonderful indeed. #garynuman #livemusic #musicsky
Fabulous LP & Rutherford’s cheeky knife aside, we had a Russian made Rigonda Bolshoi beast of a radiogram. The monolithic speakers, like yours, were also surprisingly great. I used to sit in between them listening to the crazy stereo sounds of Jean Michel Jarre’s electronic masterpiece, Equinoxe
November 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Fabulous LP & Rutherford’s cheeky knife aside, we had a Russian made Rigonda Bolshoi beast of a radiogram. The monolithic speakers, like yours, were also surprisingly great. I used to sit in between them listening to the crazy stereo sounds of Jean Michel Jarre’s electronic masterpiece, Equinoxe
Daoud’s “ok” is hands down my jazz LP of the year. Ive posted his music before & hardly any1 noticed. He is EXCEPTIONAL guys! If Chet Baker recorded Rise era Herb Alpert circa with bits of David Axelrod thrown in for good measure…
Here’s a stunning live version of Dijon 😍 youtu.be/5AEU_ZdQGEY?...
Here’s a stunning live version of Dijon 😍 youtu.be/5AEU_ZdQGEY?...
October 31, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Daoud’s “ok” is hands down my jazz LP of the year. Ive posted his music before & hardly any1 noticed. He is EXCEPTIONAL guys! If Chet Baker recorded Rise era Herb Alpert circa with bits of David Axelrod thrown in for good measure…
Here’s a stunning live version of Dijon 😍 youtu.be/5AEU_ZdQGEY?...
Here’s a stunning live version of Dijon 😍 youtu.be/5AEU_ZdQGEY?...
The old boy woulda been 85 today
This is me & he in August 66; Id just turned 3 & he was 25
Its sobering that about 11yrs after the photo was taken hed gone
“Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the 1st day of your honeymoon & the last day of your vacation” Leo Tolstoy
RIP Dad x
This is me & he in August 66; Id just turned 3 & he was 25
Its sobering that about 11yrs after the photo was taken hed gone
“Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the 1st day of your honeymoon & the last day of your vacation” Leo Tolstoy
RIP Dad x
October 31, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The old boy woulda been 85 today
This is me & he in August 66; Id just turned 3 & he was 25
Its sobering that about 11yrs after the photo was taken hed gone
“Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the 1st day of your honeymoon & the last day of your vacation” Leo Tolstoy
RIP Dad x
This is me & he in August 66; Id just turned 3 & he was 25
Its sobering that about 11yrs after the photo was taken hed gone
“Happiness consists of living each day as if it were the 1st day of your honeymoon & the last day of your vacation” Leo Tolstoy
RIP Dad x
How to describe Devotion & The Black Divine - the fabulous new LP from anaiis. How about lo-fi mystical soul? There are some stoned Massive Attack + chilled SAULT style vibes too. Have a listen to Deus Deus then pull up a reefer & sink into the rest of the album. 😍🕶️ youtu.be/ZCPLV15tKlI?...
October 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
How to describe Devotion & The Black Divine - the fabulous new LP from anaiis. How about lo-fi mystical soul? There are some stoned Massive Attack + chilled SAULT style vibes too. Have a listen to Deus Deus then pull up a reefer & sink into the rest of the album. 😍🕶️ youtu.be/ZCPLV15tKlI?...
35 years after I last watched them, Martin Stephenson & The Daintees at Bristol Thekla on Sunday night were just as wonderful as ever. MS is the very definition of the epithet “undervalued songwriting genius”. Not only that, he’s a warm, gifted & hilarious raconteur. A beautiful evening all round ❤️
October 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
35 years after I last watched them, Martin Stephenson & The Daintees at Bristol Thekla on Sunday night were just as wonderful as ever. MS is the very definition of the epithet “undervalued songwriting genius”. Not only that, he’s a warm, gifted & hilarious raconteur. A beautiful evening all round ❤️
D’Angelo, 1 of the pioneers of the 90s neo soul movement, dead at 51 from pancreatic cancer
A hugely influential talent who sat on a lofty intersection where Marvin meets Prince
For me Brown Sugar is 1 of the great soul LPs of the last 40yrs. A groundbreaking record made by a true maverick.
RIP
A hugely influential talent who sat on a lofty intersection where Marvin meets Prince
For me Brown Sugar is 1 of the great soul LPs of the last 40yrs. A groundbreaking record made by a true maverick.
RIP
October 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
D’Angelo, 1 of the pioneers of the 90s neo soul movement, dead at 51 from pancreatic cancer
A hugely influential talent who sat on a lofty intersection where Marvin meets Prince
For me Brown Sugar is 1 of the great soul LPs of the last 40yrs. A groundbreaking record made by a true maverick.
RIP
A hugely influential talent who sat on a lofty intersection where Marvin meets Prince
For me Brown Sugar is 1 of the great soul LPs of the last 40yrs. A groundbreaking record made by a true maverick.
RIP
Mrs EggBox first on the floor with the magnificent sistas! 😍
#weddinggrooves
#weddinggrooves
October 11, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Mrs EggBox first on the floor with the magnificent sistas! 😍
#weddinggrooves
#weddinggrooves
Richard Hawley and his amazing band performing Coles Corner on Weston Super Mare’s Grand Pier last night.
From the opening note of the string section on the album’s title track, I may have had some grit in my eyes.
Music that could move mountains.
Exquisite ❤️
#richardhawley
From the opening note of the string section on the album’s title track, I may have had some grit in my eyes.
Music that could move mountains.
Exquisite ❤️
#richardhawley
October 11, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Richard Hawley and his amazing band performing Coles Corner on Weston Super Mare’s Grand Pier last night.
From the opening note of the string section on the album’s title track, I may have had some grit in my eyes.
Music that could move mountains.
Exquisite ❤️
#richardhawley
From the opening note of the string section on the album’s title track, I may have had some grit in my eyes.
Music that could move mountains.
Exquisite ❤️
#richardhawley
The more I play this LP the better it sounds. It’s a real contender for my album of the year. Seeing them live recently has only enhanced my feelings about it, as having met them I can confirm they are a genuinely lovely bunch of gents. Borderlands by #TheMilk - British soul at its very best ❤️
October 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The more I play this LP the better it sounds. It’s a real contender for my album of the year. Seeing them live recently has only enhanced my feelings about it, as having met them I can confirm they are a genuinely lovely bunch of gents. Borderlands by #TheMilk - British soul at its very best ❤️
Cheers lovely man!
October 4, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Cheers lovely man!
Of all the places, Stroud in Gloucestershire has been the place to be tonight for a UK soul extravaganza.
The Milk and New Street Adventure take a bow. 2 great new albums this year and 2 acts that need way more love. Get on their good feet geezers ❤️
The Milk and New Street Adventure take a bow. 2 great new albums this year and 2 acts that need way more love. Get on their good feet geezers ❤️
September 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Of all the places, Stroud in Gloucestershire has been the place to be tonight for a UK soul extravaganza.
The Milk and New Street Adventure take a bow. 2 great new albums this year and 2 acts that need way more love. Get on their good feet geezers ❤️
The Milk and New Street Adventure take a bow. 2 great new albums this year and 2 acts that need way more love. Get on their good feet geezers ❤️
Whilst in Croatia, I discovered that the “Cats of Dubrovnik” is an actual thing. They are “community” cats, and roam around being looked after and fed by the residents. All looking healthy, hearty and no doubt very wise. Here are 3 of the little beauties
#catsofdubrovnik
#catsofdubrovnik
September 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Whilst in Croatia, I discovered that the “Cats of Dubrovnik” is an actual thing. They are “community” cats, and roam around being looked after and fed by the residents. All looking healthy, hearty and no doubt very wise. Here are 3 of the little beauties
#catsofdubrovnik
#catsofdubrovnik
Even when the storm clouds rolled in last Wednesday, Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline still looked incredible. It really is a beautiful country
September 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Even when the storm clouds rolled in last Wednesday, Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline still looked incredible. It really is a beautiful country
Big happy birthday wishes to the grooviest cat!
Have a grand one @monkeypicks.bsky.social 😍
Have a grand one @monkeypicks.bsky.social 😍
September 14, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Big happy birthday wishes to the grooviest cat!
Have a grand one @monkeypicks.bsky.social 😍
Have a grand one @monkeypicks.bsky.social 😍
This is one of the most uplifting memoirs i think I’ve ever read. It also helps give Kevin Rowland’s recent book added context @oharaviolin.bsky.social you are an inspiration - kind, caring, modest & supremely talented. And to top it all, a Bristol girl too!
Thank you for the music ❤️
Thank you for the music ❤️
September 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This is one of the most uplifting memoirs i think I’ve ever read. It also helps give Kevin Rowland’s recent book added context @oharaviolin.bsky.social you are an inspiration - kind, caring, modest & supremely talented. And to top it all, a Bristol girl too!
Thank you for the music ❤️
Thank you for the music ❤️
Croatia 2025.
A beautiful place with the best company.
22 years together and closer than ever ❤️
#croatia #adriaticcoast #dalmatiancoast #soulmate
A beautiful place with the best company.
22 years together and closer than ever ❤️
#croatia #adriaticcoast #dalmatiancoast #soulmate
September 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Croatia 2025.
A beautiful place with the best company.
22 years together and closer than ever ❤️
#croatia #adriaticcoast #dalmatiancoast #soulmate
A beautiful place with the best company.
22 years together and closer than ever ❤️
#croatia #adriaticcoast #dalmatiancoast #soulmate
Part memoirs, part confessional, part 50 Shades Of Grey. Kevin Rowland’s warts & all autobiography is a psychological sex drugs & rock n roll thriller. His life is, literally, a white knuckle ride; the embodiment of Sturm & Drang! Not always easy to love him, but always easy to admire him. A one off
September 2, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Part memoirs, part confessional, part 50 Shades Of Grey. Kevin Rowland’s warts & all autobiography is a psychological sex drugs & rock n roll thriller. His life is, literally, a white knuckle ride; the embodiment of Sturm & Drang! Not always easy to love him, but always easy to admire him. A one off
Love him!
This is the final selection from Mr Burnham 1982 contest.
Many hearts were broken by this beautiful bunch of men 😂
This is the final selection from Mr Burnham 1982 contest.
Many hearts were broken by this beautiful bunch of men 😂
August 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Love him!
This is the final selection from Mr Burnham 1982 contest.
Many hearts were broken by this beautiful bunch of men 😂
This is the final selection from Mr Burnham 1982 contest.
Many hearts were broken by this beautiful bunch of men 😂