Kevin Freeburn

I’d probably guess Brendy will be announced as Wolves manager fairly soon if I was a betting man

That statement from Dermot Desmond is quite something. Intrigued to see the response from Brendan on that one

That’s about the only one I haven’t tried (well settled on Apple Music at this stage), but I’ve heard Qobuz is great

UFO by UFOs, Braxe + Falcon, Phoenix & Alan Braxe on Apple Music

This is quite a lovely tune from some of the best around

Have you switched to anything else? When they started doing that thing where acts effectively pay for playlist prominence they devalued the service for me, but it has been a catalogue of issues before and after that

Deerhoof Leaving Spotify Over CEO's Investment In AI Military Startup In addition to being the CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek is also the chairman of Helsing, a German defense technology company that develops AI software designed to enhance military weapons and equipment. Ea...

Deerhoof are leaving Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek's investment in an AI military startup: "We don’t want our music killing people. We don’t want our success being tied to AI battle tech."

I’ve been jumping across them a wee bit over the last year. As you outline, pros and cons across the board. Primarily been using Apple, but considering YouTube now too - the app isn’t amazing, but the deal with Premium is great. Do you think you’ll stick with YouTube Music?

I just happened to notice it a few nights ago and couldn’t recall seeing it there before.

Seems to be still on mine on Netflix (I don’t have a VPN or anything, so just the standard for Belfast), so you may be able to get some sleep and save it for when you’re back home

Man on the Inside on Netflix really lit up my Monday night with its charms. Saving the last 4 episodes now for a similar lift later in the week.

Whaaat? I was just thinking of th’on fella the other day. Will have to get onto this

GNX by Kendrick Lamar on Apple Music Album · 2024 · 12 Songs

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Well now, this is a nice surprise for the weekend.

Twitter has worked so well for me that I'm loathe to give it up completely, as yet. Hoping that being over here will introduce new people to Bridge Books! My website is here if you fancy taking a look 🙏
Www.bridgebooksdromore.co.uk

Dreamstate by Kelly Lee Owens on Apple Music Album · 2024 · 10 Songs

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Didn’t get much time for my usual Friday listening…but I did prioritise a few spins of this, and it’s absolutely stunning. She’s so consistent but feels like she’s found a new gear

Ishmael Ensemble completely blew me away. Their albums are great…but I was just not expected that calibre of live performance

Excellent album. Liked it from first listen but it actually keeps getting better every time I hear it. They were stunning in Belfast recently, with new songs that felt like old friends. Feels like there’s so many directions they can go in now

Harlequin by Lady Gaga on Apple Music Album · 2024 · 13 Songs

Really great day for music with Ezra Collective, Hayden Thorpe and Gemma Hayes pleasing the ears….but by God this has really cheered me at the end of the day. Not sure what this new Joker film will be like, but I could listen to her do these tunes all day

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Jaysus Theresa! Heard nothing of it! I’ve just been informed though that your man from this morning wears a white vest with his pants…and on the really hot days he rolls it up like a bra

Holy moly - I live very close to there and never seen the like of that! Looks like I’ll have to start getting up earlier in the morning to catch all the top sights

Great show from The Last Dinner Party last night. Feels like there’s so many directions they could go now in future. The whole show was strong, but there were maybe about 6 complete bangers that sounded immense in The Telegraph Building

Not sure! Was a Boiler Room event in the Telegraph Building, announced maybe within the last two months or so. Band on at 1am…so it was pretty lively! Hopefully it’ll appear on the Boiler Room YouTube on the next few months

One of the best nights! Have wanted to see Caribou for many moons now…so I was pretty hyped in advance…but that was honestly off the scale

Still buzzing from an incredible Caribou gig in Belfast last night. Everything was perfect - band playing in the middle of the room, sound, production, banger after banger and phenom crowd

Ha, I’m listening to this at the minute and my two thoughts were - I’m not gonna listen to this again and I’m not gonna go to the Belfast gig

Expectations are always high for anything Nick does, but have to say this album has really blown me away

That was some night! I actually flew solo as my mate was sick, but got chatting to so many people I knew from across the stars…and so much great music to enjoy up the front. Hopefully David uses that venue again as it was a great night (and 5 minutes walk from my house)

Absolutely stunning show, loved every second of it - sure the weather felt like part of the set 😂 unfortunately I couldn’t get down in time for Mica Levi

A Firmer Hand by Hamish Hawk on Apple Music Album · 2024 · 12 Songs

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Stunning new album from Hamish Hawk

Doesn’t seem to be much activity at all on here just yet…and same on X really now. Big surge in activity on Threads the last week or so - not sure if it’ll stick, but news/sport journalists starting to post there in recent weeks will help that along

I’m still torn between here and Threads and not really posting! Not sure if you’re already following @staggerlee42.bsky.social - he’s always good on film and I’m sure he’ll recommend some other good uns