Category Archives: Music

Back Again

Well, the last few months have been exciting. But now, Mrs Bloke and I are now installed in our new – well nearly a century old – house in a cool little town in New Jersey. And as I have … Continue reading

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swu.fm Bristol

Temporary radio station here : http://www.swu.fm/ Bristol, UK. South West Underground fm

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Are you sitting comfortably?

Then I’ll begin. I suppose I was an early adopter of internet radio. I liked the idea of a device other than a computer accessing audio streams, and being a Brit living in the US it meant I could listen … Continue reading

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That Bloke’s Festive Five

As the Most Wonderful Time Of The Year approaches I thought I’d just post my own small, but perfectly formed sentimental seasonal track list here. Apologies. And because the page may take a while to load, go here, but I’ve … Continue reading

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Today I Am Mostly Listening To Flying Lotus

You’re Dead! Flying Lotus Yeah! But is it jazz? Steven Ellison‘s opus is a lot of things. In fact most things to most people. To me, he’s certainly crossing the genres. If it makes me want to listen to hip … Continue reading

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Down The Tubes

Just as playing an LP is as much theatre as the actual or perceived sound quality there’s something rather warm and homely about listening to a valve amplifier, or tube amp if you prefer. Mrs Bloke was rather surprised to … Continue reading

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Today I Am Mostly Listening To Mary J. Blige

The London Sessions Mary J. Blige American R&B royalty records in London shocker! Mary says, “The UK is a better place to make music than the States“. Let’s see if that’s true.

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LiquidLounge

Do you want to listen to a radio station which plays an eclectic selection of music, most of which you’ve never heard before? Hmm. Thought not. But if you do try LiquidLounge, broadcast from the heart of my NAS here … Continue reading

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That Grumpy British Bloke Is Back

Yes. I’m back on the blog. It’s been a while, but I’ve just been too absorbed in facebook and kind of lost the plot. But Oh! That British Bloke is back on a new platform. It’s even on my own … Continue reading

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