Ben Hogwood

My account of a night with The Charlatans, celebrating their continued abilities to rouse a crowd @tim-burgess.bsky.social

Tim Burgess, singer with The Charlatans

Tim Burgess, singer with The Charlatans

The Charlatans at the Roundhouse, Camden

A joyous night in the company of @timburgess.bsky.social and The Charlatans at the Roundhouse. Here's to nearly 35 years of meaningful songs married to danceable grooves!

I'm going for paukenfrisson

View from the train between Edenbridge and Godstone

A moody sky to soundtrack another encounter with Kompakt's Pop Ambient 2026 compilation, as we speed into Surrey #commuterworld

Tonbridge Racecourse Sportsground, looking west

It should be the Lighthouse Family's 'Raincloud'...but this morning’s ##commuterworld listening is the soft hues of Kompakt's Pop Ambient compilation, always welcome at this time of year

I was hoping for Kids with Ivanka!

This World Cup draw is beyond nauseating

We could do with Delia's presence at the World Cup draw! It's tiresome already...

Excellent! Looking forward to hearing

Mixed feelings with all the Spotify reveals today. Other streaming services are available!

David Matthews & Jac van Steen on their musical friendship The British composer and Dutch conductor discuss their various collaborations over the last three decades, including a new album of Matthews's Symphony No. 11, Flute Concerto and Symphonic Diptych fro...

I had a chat with composer David Matthews and conductor Jac van Steen about their new recording of Matthews' Symphony no.10 for @prestomusic.bsky.social: www.prestomusic.com/classical/ar...

The Medway river at Tonbridge, looking east

Back to Daniel Avery and new one Tremor for this morning’s #commuterworld listening, the first album in a while. Some massive sonic spaces!

A Nellee Hooper special!

Excellent work by agent Placheta, even if it means Oxford are further clear. Makes up a tiny bit for Tuesday night! #ncfc

It was definitely on TOTP once...the strings were sumptuous!

I used to be able to play this! So beautifully written. My current favourite is the Prokofiev, also find the Debussy is wonderful

Loch Leven, at the quay for the castle boat trips

Up in Scotland...and enjoying a run round part of Loch Leven before the rain arrives!

A movie that takes place where you're from.

It's painful...and Clement now knows the size of the task he faces! #ncfc

A few words and musical examples in honour of the great Mani: arcana.fm/2025/11/21/m...

In praise of Mulatu Astatke An outstanding album and stunning London concert make for a fantastic farewell from the father of Ethio-jazz

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is just out and it’s a piece on the recent album and London concert by Mulatu Astatke, the father of Ethio-jazz. Read and subscribe (free) here:
johnearls.substack.com/p/in-praise-...

Shocked to hear the news about Mani's passing. An outstanding musician, one of the very best things about that Stone Roses debut album

Yet all these submissions paled before this - Diamond Mine one of my favourite ever albums, a blend of beauty and subtle but raw emotion. A peak for both King Creosote and Jon Hopkins, even considering the brilliant solo records they've released since this release in early 2011 #5debutalbums1014

I loved this when it came out...Lights Out even found its way into our wedding DJ set that same year! Part of Katy On A Mission, where garage and pop met beautifully #5debutalbums1014

From 2012, the stellar Fin from John Talabot, bringing electronic warmth and good times to that particular summer #5debutalbums1014

Only one album from this collective Gayngs - Relayted included Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and even Har Mar Superstar...and a version of Godley & Creme's Cry to soften the hardest heart! #5debutalbums1014

Thoughtful pop perfection from Hurts, the Happiness album which includes the brilliant single Wonderful Life #5debutalbums1014

Another candidate for #5debutalbums1014 would be this self-titled precious stone from Anna Calvi, released early in 2011

Looking back to find offerings for #5debutalbums1014 - and I alighted on this undervalued album from Breton, a blast of urban originality

Looking east from the train on the Tonbridge to Redhill line

Back with the TRON Ares soundtrack, Nine Inch Nails' icy beats matching the subzero temperatures! #commuterworld