Ben

New guitar hero: Peter Morén elevated Robert Forster. Time to go back to those old Peter Bjorn and John records.
#robertforster
#peterbjornandjohn

Cane Trash by People Mover is the dolewave revival or slacker rock greatness or simply one of 2025's best records. Because it's Bandcamp Friday: didnotchart.blogspot.com/2025/10/peop...

YouTube video by Jonathan Richman - Topic Hi Dear

"You can't hide that love forever." You could modify that lyric slightly and get a classic album title. @edwyncollins.bsky.social
youtu.be/N1efJLqrnU0?...

Michael Rother being excellent on Saturday
#michaelrother

I followed the advice and bought a Redken comb. A bit silly because I never comb my hair. I wash it in punk rock shampoo and let satan have his way.

Robert Forster eulogises Robert Redford’s hair. “He has access to clear, clean mountain water. This helps hair.”
#robertredford
#robertforster

Sleater-Kinney! Great shout

Like your style (mostly) but out of contention. Surprised you didn’t say Sportique . Or Spearmint who are in the running

Side note: the Guardian’s headline when Steven Norris MP had an affair with: Mr Norris Changes Dames

Thank you! We’re taking remain undecided to the point of moving on to ‘B’ which we thought would be easier. Just more intense discussion…

Music fans: settle a pub argument that’s been going too long today. Best 3 bands beginning with ‘S’. No singer songwriters. Bands only. Thanks!

I have a really busy job so that's that for now.

They used to call this alt country. It's magnificent. Touring the UK this month. Don't miss out. didnotchart.blogspot.com/2025/08/ryan...
@toughloverecords.bsky.social

Old Master by Publicity Department is my most played British album this year. File next to the Silver Jews.
didnotchart.blogspot.com/2025/08/publ...
@safesuburban.bsky.social

Rhymies debut on the ever reliable @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social
didnotchart.blogspot.com/2025/08/rhym...

The Pennys - this would have sold 20,000 copies in 1989. It sounds like a classic. didnotchart.blogspot.com/2025/08/the-... @mtstmt.bsky.social

Want shoegaze with big tunes? Rose Skin by mariin k meets your needs. didnotchart.blogspot.com/2025/08/mari... @mariink.bsky.social

It's bandcamp Friday so I've dusted down the blog for some 5 minute reviews. First up, Sharp Pins with Radio DDR (album of the year maybe) didnotchart.blogspot.com/2025/08/shar...

Like Primal Scream if they were good

Some highlights of @glasgoespop.bsky.social so far:
1. V-Twin
2. Stuart Murdoch’s violin compilation tape
3. The Cords filming TikTok dances to @thepastels.bsky.social
4. @thebrogues.bsky.social bringing his milkshake to the yard (don’t ask, you had to be there)
5. A new James Kirk single.

Damn straight. Extra £500 (used banknotes) and I’ll chuck in the ep. Glas goes pop can get expensive.

I’ll do you mates rates. £3k and I’ll hand deliver it to you in Glasgow next week

Relax, he left on time and is ready. Left me with a record so I can have my own listening party later.

Waiting for the @allodarlin.bsky.social listening party? Label boss @fikarecordings.com is in the pub so may be an unreliable commentator. Trust in Mike @slumberlandrecords.com for words of wisdom tonight

Subway Sect promo poster for Nobody’s Scared from the John Peel collection now at auction tinyurl.com/5bjnuz87

Only Frozen Sky Anyway, by Jonathan Richman 12 track album

New Jonathan Richman album. jonathanrichman.bandcamp.com/album/only-f...

YouTube video by GoGosUnsealed Jane Wiedlin - Rush Hour (promo video)

Take me to the flush hour youtu.be/BlRWUgID8Jw?...

Its got to be On A Magic Carpet Ride. A fine use of an hour.

Fog Pop Or Not: hymns of melody and misery by Did Not Chart

New playlist feature on bandcamp (at last). So I’ve started with Fog Pop, the sound of young San Francisco. Kicks off with scene anthem Slow Torture of an Hourly Wage by @glenndonaldson.bsky.social

bandcamp.com/didnotchart/...

Elan, by The Gentle Good 13 track album

Try new releases. Including or especially by local (ish) acts bubblewrapcollective.bandcamp.com/album/elan