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Back On The Rack My surprise that EMF seem to have snuck back in and have been releasing new songs for the past year or so was surpassed by discovering that...

I don't think Monday 13th carries quite the same spook factor as Friday 13th, but here's an unexpected cover of Bela Lugosi's Dead by EMF, followed by Nouvelle Vague, CHVRCHES and inevitably the originators, Bauhaus.

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Just Have Fun. Smile. And Keep Putting On Lipstick. Celebrating  Diane Keaton (née Hall), 5th January 1946 to 11th October 2025. I adored Diane Keaton in spite of, not because of, her associa...

Today's Dubhed selection celebrates Diane Keaton, with Adam & The Ants, Akron/Family, Chairmen Of The Board, Cinerama, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Ebo Taylor, Espiritu, Ian Brown, Manic Street Preachers, Ramones, The Comsat Angels, and of course The Godfathers.

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Songs To Play by Robert Forster (2015)

Inferno by Robert Forster (2019)

The Candle And The Flame by Robert Forster (2023)

Strawberries by Robert Forster (2025)

#last4albums

A superb show by Robert Forster & His Swedish Band in Cardiff last night.

Lots from his current albums, and plenty from the back catalogue to satisfy long-time fans of The Go-Betweens.

Double Take A fresh Wet Leg session for KEXP , recorded last month, has just been posted online and it is rather wonderful. 00:48 catch these fists  0...

Wet Leg deliver a double whammy of KEXP sessions from last month and 2022.

Really, really good.

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#new 🔊🔊🔊 R e S t a r T

on all digital platforms: song.link/melllo-restart
on bandcamp: melllo.bandcamp.com/track/restart

#restart
#newmusic

I Really Think That I Am Ready For The Call I've heard bits and bobs of music by Midlake over the years, but nothing ever quite burrowed itself into my consciousness like Roscoe, Youn...

#BestSongHeardToday

Loving The Calling, the new single by Midlake.

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FB3 FTW

Fantastic selection 👊

The Dead 60s by The Dead 60s (2005)

The Suburbs by Arcade Fire (2010)

Laughing Stock by Talk Talk (1991)

Akabu by Akabu (1989)

#last4albums

#TheDead60s
#ArcadeFire
#TalkTalk
#Akabu

And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And Fear And Feel That You’re Never Gonna Get It Continuing yesterday's theme, HAAi aka  Teneil Throssell was born in Karratha, Western Australia, is currently based in London and has been...

I've just heard HAAi for the first time via a live performance of Humanise, her second album (out Fri 11th).

What rock have I been sleeping under? This is brilliant.

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Revolution Dub by Lee Perry & The Upsetters (1975)

Fear Of Music by Talking Heads (1979)

Space Museum by Solid Space (1982)

Disturbia by Phonolab (2025)

#last4albums

#LeeScratchPerry
#TalkingHeads
#SolidSpace
#Phonolab

Drowning In The Sound Of Orpheus Austra is another artist that has been around a long while, but who I know little about. Austra is essentially Katie Selmanis, who has been...

After a 13-year gap (for me, not the artist), I've belatedly returned to the music of Austra.

I really like the two current singles, Siren Song and Math Equation, so I've clearly got some catching up to do.

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Five From The '65 Archive I've been listening to Having A Rave Up With The Yardbirds recently, which then got me taking a sidestep and digging out music by female art...

Five very different TV performances from 1965, featuring
Sandie Shaw, Twinkle, Goldie & The Gingerbreads, Donna Loren and Marianne Faithfull.

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You Don't Do Heavy Metal In Dobly Something Thomas Morgan Robertson or, to give him his more commonly accceptable appellation, Thomas Dolby knows only too well. Songwriter, ...

Sometimes Thomas Dolby* pops up at the most unexpected times, in the most unexpected places, but my day is always the better for it.

* His music and videos, obviously. He's not badgering me like a door-to-door salesperson.

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The Endless Are Possibilities, The Possibilities Are Endless On Tuesday 30th September, it was time to see Edwyn Colllins  at Komedia in Bath for the fifth stop on The Tes timonial Tour 2025: A Last L...

I've gathered my thoughts on Edwyn Collins' gig at Komedia in Bath on Tuesday and dumped them all on my blog.

There's also an 83-minute Dubhed selection recreating the setlist, plus a repost of a shorter (47-minute) selection I did back in July.

Enjoy!

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Missed Opportunity In A Jam Jar Reggae legends The Cimarons played The Jam Jar in Bristol on Friday (3rd), supported by the equally brilliant hometown heroes  Talisman . ...

Gutted to have missed reggae legends The Cimarons, supported by hometown heroes Talisman at The Jam Jar in Bristol last night.

Consoling myself with a brilliant hour-long festival set from each.

#TheCimarons
#Talisman

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Bag o' Tunes, Tunes, Tunes Little in the way of commentary, plenty in the way of quality music to buy today, if you're reading this on Friday. 1) PIHKAL ( Phenethylami...

My Bandcamp Friday shopping bag will include music by Bedford Falls Players ft. Kai Cooper, Dirt Bogarde, Duncan Gray, Elastica Dub ft. Gabriel Blue, Friendship v. Lambchop, GIFT, Paul Blackman v. Prince Fatty, Phonolab ft. Flowdan & Gaudi, Scanner and SPRINTS.

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Funky Beggar In July 1981, Spandau Ballet delivered their fourth single, Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On), with a suitably sweaty club video....

Beggar & Co. providing Spandau Ballet with a life-saving funk transfusion in 1981.

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An unforgettable night in the presence of @edwyncollins.bsky.social last night at Komedia in Bath.

Heart warming and heart breaking, often at the same time.

What a privilege to be there. 💕

All ready for Edwyn Collins at Komedia in Bath tonight

Komedia in Bath.

Went to see @edwyncollins.bsky.social tonight in Bath. Wonderful.

A fantastic night in the presence of a legend. It was a privilege to be there.

A genuine honour and a privilege to have seen and heard Edwyn Collins at the Bath Komedia tonight. His singing voice is still strong and his spirit is incredible! Really hope that this isn’t the last tour, but pleased to have seen him one last time if it is. #edwyncollins #orangejuice

Superb photos of an unforgettable night, Lorraine. My friends and I were standing about 3 metres to your left! Yes, it was a room full of love for a brilliant artist, and the band were fantastic, too.

Built Upon Life's Little Sighs Not one but two EPs from Jo Bartlett came out in September, both of which i'll be buying in October's imminent Bandcamp Friday (3rd). In rev...

I'm always happy to hear new music by @jo-bartlett.bsky.social
but there's an embarrassment of riches with not one but two EPs.

I'm poised to purchase this Bandcamp Friday...
jobartlett.bandcamp.com

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He's A Complicated Man, But No-one Understands Him Theme From "Shaft" by Isaac Hayes was released as a single in the USA on 30th September 1971. The original, full length 4:39 vocal version ...

Theme From "Shaft" by Isaac Hayes was released as a US single 54 years ago today.

Celebrating the original, plus versions by Cabaret Voltaire, The Wedding Present, Malik Adouane, Lola Falana and the 9-minute Soul Purrfection re-edit by DJDiscoCat.

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Return Of The Rebel This Is Ska is a new single by  Double Trouble and Rebel MC , their first in three and a half decades. I wasn't expecting that! Those who w...

#BestSongHeardToday

This Is Ska: Double Trouble & Rebel MC ft. Blackout JA & Kaya Fyah (2025)

Over three and a half decades since Just Keep Rockin' and Street Tuff, the reunion we didn't know we wanted, but need oh so much. Brilliant.

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Nobody Starts This Way After two previous failed attempts, it was third time lucky as I got to see Billy Nomates perform live at Electric (formerly SWX) in Bristo...

A stunning opening to Billy Nomates' UK tour on Wednesday with a hometown gig at Electric in Bristol.

Tor and the band on spectacular form.

Fantastic support from Emily Sadler aka @cirquemily too.

Get to an upcoming show if you can, and get there early!

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Received as intended, @bobo999.bsky.social, thanks for sharing.

Very happy to be reminded of this great artist. Do you know if Dayve is still releasing music?

I name checked them in my post, but I don't think Dayve did any remixes under that name (or I don't have any, at least!)

I'd forgotten how much I enjoy his music, it was great to revisit.