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#NowPlaying First spin of a new arrival from earlier this week. Some lovely, fuzzy psych with plenty of krautrock references.

Absolute banger. Love this.

A serious contender here and a firm challenger for my #5DebutAlbums1014 top spot.

The Waves blew me away on release and remains embedded as a firm favourite, fusing ethereal shoegaze with neo-gothic dream pop. Or something.

Love what I’ve heard of this so far. First time they’ve really been on my radar since the debut

Flirting provocatively with my top 5 for #5DebutAlbums1014…

I haven’t played this for way too long. A heavenly dive into synth drenched dream pop.

Nah, the lad slips. There’s an odd moment of hesitation from him that puts him in an unnecessarily difficult position though. It’s mystifying why he isn’t tearing out of his box to boot it.

He slips. I wish Ajayi had ignored his call, mind.

Decent shift from the postman today.

*electronica

A long-standing favourite and a masterclass in modern electonica. #5debutalbums1014

Yes, Nat alludes to this in the SC mailout. I suspect the Islington one will be special though. It’s THE anniversary gig. Expect there will be good supports.

I can’t be grumbling though. We’re blessed with gig opportunities in the capital.

I’m London based so can’t, sadly. Already have a Just Mustard ticket (local to me) so that wins out. Shame to miss Chapterhouse but hopefully there’ll be more to come.

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How can that Chapterhouse gig be on the same night as Just Mustard?

Inevitable. Recently, I can’t seem to get a break when this happens.

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Certainly was for me. Relieved to be able to cross one out though!

Same. I can only assume it’s because I was going to a lot of gigs during this period, whereas I spent much of the early 80s climbing trees.

Cheers Joe. I did look *most* of them up. I clearly bungled that one.

I thought this would be easy! I have some big favourites to choose from.

I'll be honest. I hadn't banked on a shortlist of 57... #5DebutAlbums1014
Not checked my records yet either.

I was almost into double figures for audible “d’oh!”s whilst reading the results and discovering ones I’d overlooked for consideration.

Even better at two quid! Good work.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Fairfield Parlour 7” in the wild. That’s a lovely find.

9 years ago today, Levellers played ‘Levelling The Land’ in its entirety for Vintage TV at The Water Rats.

Hi Richard,

Here are my #5debutalbums8084

1) Waterboys - S/T
2) Dexys - Young Soul Rebels
3) The Sound - Jeopardy
4) Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro
5) Comsat Angels - Waiting For a Miracle

And at least half-a-dozen more knocking loudly at the door.

Got to wait for the end of the month for mine as it’s tied up with other items in a bulk order. Saw them a couple of weeks ago and they’re sounding great. Excited for this one.

My second single is available today, 24 October 2025. Entitled "Something Positive" it's mixed by Ian Flynn/Werkhouse Productions (Whitelands, Cheerless) and mastered by Mark Gardener (Ride) at OX4 Sound. Listen/order here: linktr.ee/hazelenemusic

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Just seen this, Geoff. I’m interested in Levellers and Orbital. Could you let me know prices?

Next up. #NowPlaying

#NowPlaying I see this has just been issued on dinked vinyl... So pleased to nab a CD copy. I saw Hank in a support slot a couple of years back and kept looking out for physical merch. Flirting with shoegaze, grunge and 90s 4ad, they’re hugely promising.

That Skip Spence is ace.