Wildings in Newport, Wales: the grand department store that became an illicit cannabis farm For decades, Wildings was the poshest shop in town. But since it closed down in 2019, the storied building has fallen into disrepair and been commandeered as a drug den and a skate park. What happened?

Wildings in Newport, Wales: the grand department store that became an illicit cannabis farm

Reform or Plaid? Whichever way Welsh voters go, the country will be utterly transformed | Will Hayward Each party has its own version of nationalism to offer voters in May’s Senedd election: closer ties to England or more independence for Wales, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

Reform or Plaid? Whichever way Welsh voters go, the country will be utterly transformed | Will Hayward

Terrible radio at work and then KLF bursts out.

‘The most stunningly awful wonderful record’: how the Shaggs became rock’s most divisive band Often completely out of tune and rarely in time, the group of sisters forced to play together by their father gained an army of fans from Frank Zappa to Kurt Cobain. A new documentary celebrates their cult status

‘The most stunningly awful wonderful record’: how the Shaggs became rock’s most divisive band

@samiraahmed.bsky.social Enjoyed you on word in your ear looking forward to the book.Tamzin Outhwaite's mother was 1 of the screaming girls and was on the front page of a newspaper.Said on House of games

‘We had no future. So we made a future for ourselves’: the untold history of Welsh reggae sound systems A country known more for rock and choral music was a hotspot of the dub reggae sound system scene in the 70s. Rival crews recall Cardiff’s riotous parties – and racist hostility

‘We had no future. So we made a future for ourselves’: the untold history of Welsh reggae sound systems

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What Caerphilly does today ect

‘Like an electrical gong bath!’ The Sheffield supermarket going viral for the symphonic sound of its freezers Redditors are thrilled by the Co-op on Ecclesall Road, where a magnificent drone is reminiscent of Brian Eno’s ambient music. We take a visit to the back aisles

‘Like an electrical gong bath!’ The Sheffield supermarket going viral for the symphonic sound of its freezers

Have you heard Anne Sofie von Otter's version with Brooklyn Rider?

‘You can tell the mood has changed’: How Plaid Cymru led the Welsh fightback against Reform Nigel Farage’s party was on the charge in Wales – but after the seismic Caerphilly byelection, progressives now believe they can come out on top in May

‘You can tell the mood has changed’: How Plaid Cymru led the Welsh fightback against Reform

Have uou heard bad sam also from newport?

‘They misjudged Caerphilly’: how the Reform juggernaut backfired in Welsh byelection It was assumed that Reform would sweep all before it – but locals rejected the party’s campaign of ‘lies and hate’

‘They misjudged Caerphilly’: how the Reform juggernaut backfired in Welsh byelection

Who's behind Reform in Wales?

Spoiler alert...

it's mostly Tories, dishonest grifters, football hooligans, racists, the far right, wealthy elites, the Atlas foundation, Tories again, US based right-wing elites, Vladimir Putin and more Tory elites

People who put them back the wrong way

Telepathic Fish: Trawling The Early 90s Ambient Underground, by Various Artists 10 track album

Have you seen the telepathic fish comp that's out now ? fundamentalfrequencies.bandcamp.com/album/telepa...

So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy? | Will Hayward The Welsh parliament has its faults – but talk of axing it is for charlatans, not leaders who are serious about the nation’s future, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward

So politicians want rid of the Senedd: would they abolish any other country’s democracy? | Will Hayward

Herman's Hermits - Bet yer Life I do.wmv YouTube video by TheOldiefreak

Bob Stanley played this this week m.youtube.com/watch?v=dOWH...

@quantick.bsky.social the passengers die screaming #UB40aviators

I'm working nights next week so sleeping in the day will be fun

A new Half Man Half Biscuit album is always an event. The brand new one (All Asimov And No Fresh Air) has a song on it called McCalliog And His Hens. The explanation on the back sleeve shows just why HMHB are a national treasure. #HMHB

Received your latest cd yesterday and bubblewrap included a free cd by Ivan Moult.Thanks all round!

I judge buskers by how close I get to them before I hear them

We've got a criminal practise that takes up most of our time

She quotes extensively from your book.you're not a grump just thought that you would like to know someone had read and agreed with you about Syd

Beautiful and Together: Syd Barrett's Solo Albums YouTube video by Abigail Devoe

@scribblerrob.bsky.social interesting vid about Syds solo albums and you get mentioned m.youtube.com/watch?v=WmAV...

Wales has been screwed over by its own Labour MPs.

The 27 Welsh Labour MPs voted to deny Wales millions of £ in the coming years.

When I approached them they gave very weak excuses for their actions.

Stay with me here because it's a bit fiddly but really matters.

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The London Ear - 23 January 2025 (Toop 1) Ghostwriter and critic Ben Thompson presents a DFS Algonquin Table for the post-thought era. This week's show is the first stage of a cleansing two-part immersion in the gene pool of Dr John's Gris Gr...

There's an interview with him here www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/th...

Myfanwy sung by Ryan Davies (1937 - 1977) as shown at The Tribute To Ryan at Swansea Grand In 2018 YouTube video by Tis Done

Happy birthday, Ryan Davies.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cqx...