Simon Mackie

Simon Mackie

@simonmackie.uk

Content pro. I also make electronic music: http://soundcloud.com/simonmackie he/him

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Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

This is the first story in Curious Events Occurring in this Neighbourhood. It’s so good that I paused reading the rest of the book so my partner could read it, and now you can, too, for free!

Tom Cox@dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social

I've taken the paywall off this story I wrote for my latest book. It's called Letter From Badger. Unsurprisingly, it's a letter, from a badger. I hope a few of you might get the chance to have a read of it. tomcox.substack.com/p/letter-fro...

tomcox.substack.comLETTER FROM BADGERA short story
Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

Picked up the Fabric presents Max Cooper comp for Bandcamp Friday, and listening to the continuous mix version I’ve got to say the mix of Honey by Oliver Coates into Obscura by Phase is just so amazingly beautiful, bloody tears in the eyes while cleaning the bathroom goddamn it!

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Manuel Matuzović
@matuzo.at

The CFP is open for 10 more days. So far, I have only 11 submissions, but I need at least 24. So, please share your ideas! First-time authors are very welcome!

Manuel Matuzović @matuzo.at

Friends, it's that time of the year: Once again, I'm asking you to help me create another amazing HTMHell Advent Calendar by writing about HTML. The CFP is open until October 3! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

docs.google.comHTMHell Advent CalendarHello, my dear friends of high-quality markup! We're getting closer to the last quarter of 2026, which means that the HTMHell Advent Calendar is getting closer, too. Last year, once again, you contrib...
Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

I’ve voted- handy guide in this thread if you don’t want to use the “quick vote” feature

Louise, Prof/Dr@louiselocock.bsky.social

Oh blimey, here we go again. Time to vote in the National Trust AGM to keep so-called 'Restore Trust' off the council. Use the quick vote to ensure we don't split the anti-Restore vote. Or.... 1/2 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/a...

nationaltrust.org.ukAnnual General MeetingYour Annual General Meeting will take place online and in person on Saturday 7th November 2026 at the STEAM Museum, Swindon.

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Hatchlings Games ~ shop open!
@hatchlingdm.itch.io

Hatchlings Games has secured a small shop in the heart of Bristol. If you’re a UK-based zine creator/publisher, please sound off below. We may soon have a space to sell your indie RPGs. No AI permitted and please no graphic content.

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Iona Fyfe
@ionafyfe.bsky.social

I need to shift 60 last tickets for my Fringe show to break even. I’m a Scottish folksinger, performing self-penned, trad ballads and translations in Scots My shows are 21 and 23. Any support/reposts would go a long way. ❤️ 🎟️ Tickets → bit.ly/fringeif

Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

Spent the weekend in London and saw 3 exhibitions- MC Escher at Somerset House (v busy but well curated, just so much fun), Anish Kapoor at Somerset House (mind blowing, immense) and Schiaparelli at the V&A (fascinating). all delightful, my cup is now full! Life can be good 😊

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Jessica Kiang
@jessicakiang.bsky.social

The tech that young ppl generally embrace is stuff that helps them rebel, allows greater self-expressivity, creates a shared generational vernacular. AI ain't it. In fact AI corrals new thinking into stale, billionaire-owned algorithmic patterns that are the opposite. futurism.com/artificial-i...

futurism.comUsually, Young People Embrace New Technology. Gen Z's Attitude Toward AI Should Worry the Entire Tech IndustryGen Z is increasingly skeptical about AI, according to a new survey, because of its perceived negative impact on humanity.
Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

I’m currently reading a collection of HP Lovecraft stories I picked up on holiday earlier in the year. Next one is Call of Cthulhu… but do I read that as it might have spoilers for the next series of the Lovecraft Investigations, which I’ve backed and am really looking forwards to? 🤔

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Pixel Pioneers
@pixelpioneers.co

A couple of people are no longer able to attend Pixel Pioneers on Friday and would like to gift their ticket to someone who would otherwise not be able to join us. 👉 First come, first served: Reply here, or email us, and tell us why you need to be at Pixel Pioneers!

Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

I finished watching the Alien Autopsy Scandal last night (Sky/Now Tv). The characters are what makes it- some really interesting people, very much enjoyed the story unfolding!

Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

I made a little MPE sketch for Escher, a mucic meetup I go to. It sounded Ok so I built it out into a full(ish) track- it’s up on my Soundcloud now. I’m probably not going to do more of these though- it’s way too much work drawing the curves and super easy to get lost! #music

Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

Oh sad news! Such a hard hitting public information film. I sampled it a couple of years ago for one of my Halloween tracks. Rest in peace, Jeff

Scarred For Life Books@scarredforlife.bsky.social

Some sad news to report, I'm afraid... Jeff Grant, the director of legendary public information film Lonely Water, died on 13 March. He fought to include the film's horror elements, and they proved so successful that it opened the door to the shocking PIFs that we know and love. (1/2)

Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

Really been enjoying The Beast in Me on Netflix — fantastic performances from Clare Danes and Matthew Rhys. However last night’s episode (5) had such an unlikely phone-related plot device that surely could have been resolved in a more believable way. A bit disappointed tbh!

Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

Ah man. A true legend, this is really sad news

Rolling Stone@rollingstone.com

Catherine O’Hara, a Comedy Great from ‘SCTV’ to ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dead at 71 The celebrated actress was also known for her appearances in the Home Alone movies and many collaborations with Christopher Guest. Access the free article here: www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

Simon Mackie
@simonmackie.uk

There’s a scene about half way through the film The Great Beauty that uses Arvo Pärt’s version and it’s so beautiful and melancholy- always makes me well up

Emma Harding@emmaharding.bsky.social

“My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here…” Happy #BurnsNight 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 A favourite Burns poem - and Arvo Pärt’s haunting setting of it youtu.be/6UadEvSJMrQ?...