Brett Spaceman

YouTube video by The Haunted Youth - Topic Emo Song

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My local band, The Haunted Youth. New song by them. Dreamy as always.
Emo Song.

YouTube video by Deathwishinc Greet Death "Country Girl" Official Video

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New one from Greet Death who somehow embody all the best bits of the early nineties. A bit grunge, a bit gaze... and more than a bit good! @greetdeath.bsky.social

And Clem Burke - so distinctive. Did anyone not like Blondie? I doubt. Rest well.

A bit behind on my tributes. Dave Allen of the really rather underrated Gang Of Four, RIP Sir.

YouTube video by Home Stuff Simon Raymonde • Muscle and Want

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I believe it may be the big fella's birthday today. Happy birthday to Bella Union head honcho, Simon Raymonde.

Vague Lanes - Divergence & Declaration bass-driven darkwave, post-punk

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The new album from Vague Lanes is reviewed via the link. It's a step up, I believe.

For fans of The Cure, Ministry, Xymox, NIN, Killing Joke, PIL, Cocteau Twins/Banshees ....

YouTube video by omar briseno It's Personal/ Radio Dept.

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Todays mood.

The Radio Dept (here they invent m83) It's Personal.

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Caught By The Light - The Boxer Rebellion live in Antwerp.

Review via link.

Now I cannot shift a Drum n Bass version 😀

Those are such a great pairing, right there at the pivot. The segue from classic synthpop into reflective dreampop works really well. I've always liked that juxtaposition.

A wonderful review here of 'Answers On A Postcard' from @brettspaceman.bsky.social, who has taken a look at our debut album for [Sic] Magazine.

"Lyrically and thematically there’s an ‘inner and outer‘ dynamic at play. The results are heartfelt and melodic."

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For fans of folk, post rock, alternative, dreampop

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Check out my review for @skypatterns.bsky.social via the link here. Album drops today, which is, of course ,Bandcamp Friday.

Thanks for a lovely, intimate show. I was the tall (English) guy at the side. Sadly, I had to dash at the end. Hope you got a chance to explore Antwerp because it's beautiful. At least you saw the station!

Jeff Runnings RIP Thoughts and prayers go to his closest friends.

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Stephen Hero - Convalescence Back to guitars for the former Kitchens OD frontman.

www.sicmagazine.net/17748/stephe... I reviewed the latest album from Stephen Hero, aka Patrick from kitchens of Distinction. I really enjoyed it.

RIP Rick Buckler. The Jam were part of my school curriculum along with the two tone stuff. Not sure I'd rock that Sta Press look anymore, but Rick did.

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These were my Albums of 2024. File under poor year, great music. Often the way!

Also, I have no clue how Blue Sky works! (as per usual) Can I tag these artists?

#aoty #aoty2024

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One of our writer top tens. We have discussed at length and decided there's little to no value in doing a magazine/consensus top albums, you know, where its the same as everyone elses, just re-sequenced. We go individually. This time it's Gavin Fearnley. #aoty

First Glances - The Gentle Spring New project from The Field Mice founder member.

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Michael Hiscock of The Field Mice returns with new project.

YouTube video by Sivert Høyem Sivert Høyem - Hollow (Lyric video)

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One of the best voices on the planet. Gee, i could listen to him sing the phone book.

Sivert Hoyem with Hollow.

Sub-Ed’s Albums & EPs Of The Year 2024 A top 100 list ...

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Here's sub Ed, Rob Gannons superb year round up. Be warned, he says, there isn't much 'happy'. I'll tell what there is "much". Terrific music! Great list from a teammate with his finger on the pulse. #aoty #album

Stream Aphex Twin's New Rarities Comp 'Music From The Merch Desk (2016-2023)' The 38-track release includes two hours and 36 minutes of music originally sold on limited edition vinyl at shows.

Stream Aphex Twin's new rarities comp 'Music From The Merch Desk (2016-2023),' which features 38 tracks first released on limited edition vinyl at shows

YouTube video by frédéric Abgrall-Detrézien BLACK SWAN LANE - Case my mind - (Fan Video)

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New video created for a (slightly) older song by my friend Fred. One of my favourites from Blind this is BSL and Case My Mind @blackswanlane.bsky.social It's like a dreamy outtake from Vauxhall and I.

Thanks. I went to do so and one is already deleted :D

Thank you. One indeed has a 0 at the end of their name. i will look into lists. Appreciated.

Question. Fairly new here but I have already received chat messages from celebrity accounts where the sender is clearly an AI. Sorry to ask the obvious but should I unfollow those 'people' or could the user be legit and simply using an AI to admin their account? No Phish or social engineering btw

YouTube video by bluealways666 Black Swan Lane - It's Christmas All The Time (fan vid)

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More Christmas larks. Here are perennial [sic] Mag darlings Black Swan Lane.

For fans of The Smiths, The Chameleons, Ride, ....

In many people eyes* albums aren't really a thing so its no really surprise that the actual year also isn't a thing. (*Not mine I hasten to add.) These lists amuse me greatly btw. 3 records I own and 97 parody acts. Same stuff, different sequence. Mine will just be 10 records that sound like 1983 :D

One of the only acts to ever come out of Chichester.

YouTube video by shum65 Cocteau Twins - Winter Wonderland

Lets get some (alternative) Christmas songs going. I reckon my old darlings Cocteau Twins could've scored a big radio hit with Wonderland/Frosty. Just needed a little push from someone. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vm9...