What took you so long....?

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Well. As most folk who have paid my wibblings on here a passing interst, you'll know that I'm a bit of a vinyl collector. Stemming from my love of music that started in the 70s/80s, when that was the only way you could listen to music on demand (apart from cassette tapes, I guess - just to head the pedants off at the pass)

I've also been in bands or made music in one form or another since the mid/late 80s as well.

But the two have never met.

Until now.

Today, this wonderful thing landed...

Orange is definitely the new black...

I was contacted last year by Hippie Drive Records, asking if they could use my track "I Was" on a compilation.

It's a sad reflection of the times (or on my own cynical outlook) that I was initially dubious, thinking I was about to be dragged into a scheme for separating me from my disposable income.

But that was not the case - Lyonsy from HDR was a absolute gem. He was putting together a compilation of 12 unsigned artists - 6 electronic and 6 guitar-based - and was going to tout it around and do some guerilla marketing to try to get it heard as much as possible - and maybe someone would pick up on it. He'd simply chosen 12 artists from around the world that he liked.

It's been a real honour to be involved. And Lyonsy chose well. It's a cracking little album of music. Each artist has their own sound, but it's all great stuff.

Look! It says Gribbles. On a record. Squeeeee

It's a vinyl only release, as all the tracks are already available digitally. But if you're interested in owning this little thing of beauty you can order it from Hippie Drive Records