James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Arms, new from @blondshell.bsky.social featuring Gigi Perez. It's taken from Another Picture, the forthcoming companion to the most recent album If You Asked For A Picture, coming soon*!

*Alright, next month. The 14th.

bsky.social linktr.ee/blondshell

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social God, the welcome return of the great @giaford.bsky.social, out now! linktr.ee/gia__ford

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Psst! Want to find your new favourite tune? You're in luck - I'm about to play it on @blackcatradio.bsky.social, 102.5FM, DAB and online. New music tonight from @boniverwi.bsky.social, @giaford.bsky.social, @thehornband.bsky.social, @blondshell.bsky.social and more. Join me for a 2-hour shindig!

To finish the show tonight, a recording of the Apollo 8 mission set to music, followed by Françoise Hardy. Thanks for your company! Same time next week?

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Hey you! Fancy joining me on @blackcatradio.bsky.social? I have 2 hours of AMAZING new music and alternative classics right here *holds up huge bag* Get this - New tunes tonight from Sparks, Stereolab, Geese, Momma, Good Neighbours, Rocket, Girl Tones, The Cords and more. 102.5FM, DAB or online NOW!

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social the welcome, surprise return of @stereolabgroop.bsky.social with new tune Fed Up With Your Job, out now!

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Well spotted!

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Second Sleep, the wonderful (and epic) new tune from @magdalenabay.music-social.com, out now!

Getting Killed, by Geese 11 track album

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Cobra, new from Geese. You can find it on their new (excellently titled) album Getting Killed, out now!
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The Cords, by The Cords 13 track album

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Just Don't Know (How To Be You), some wonderful new jangliness (trust me, it's a word) from Scottish sister duo The Cords. It's taken from their self-titled debut album, out now on the great @skepwax.bsky.social thecordsband.bandcamp.com/album/the-co...

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Hey, music lover! Want to find your new favourite tune? Join me on @blackcatradio.bsky.social NOW, 102.5FM, DAB or smart speaker because, spookily enough, I'm about to play it. New music tonight from The Cords, Geese, @magdalenabay.music-social.com, @stereolabgroop.bsky.social and more. Hop aboard!

Hang on… If Hacker's plugging this, does that mean Blue Peter badge winners get in free?

(Not that it would affect me, I never won one)

(My wife did. Never stops going on about it)

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Spaced (2025 reSPRAY), taken from @spraypopmusic.com's new EP reSPRAY Vol. 3, out now! And you catch them live next month - Check Hacker for details

Let's Make A Tulpa!, by Tulpa from the album Monster Of The Week

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Let's Make a Tulpa!, new from, well, Tulpa. Out now on the always-amazing @skepwax.bsky.social tulparockband.bandcamp.com/track/lets-m...

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Hi! You know how Tuesdays are awful? Let's salvage it by finding your new favourite tune. Join me NOW on @blackcatradio.bsky.social, 102.5FM, DAB or online for new music from Tulpa, @spraypopmusic.com, @miawray.music-social.com, Werkha & Daudi Matsiko, Pina Palau and more. Grab a brew and let's go!

Congratulations! (And now you've got me thinking what the gotcha could've been after David Bowie and Inspiral Carpets... Types of knife? If there's such a thing as a Carpet Knife?)

Heheh! I'm flattered that you think I'd be clever enough for something that complex 😁

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Hi! Fancy finding your new favourite tune? You're in luck, I'm about to play it on @blackcatradio.bsky.social! Join me, 102.5FM, DAB or online for new music from Idlewild, Shears, @dalivangogh.bsky.social, Bernardo, Emily Breeze and more. All aboard the Tune Train to Bangertown*!

*I'm so sorry.

You're more than welcome, it's always a pleasure! Good luck with the EP, it's fantastic. Looking forward to sharing another track next week 🙂

Believe Me

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio Believe Me, the first new music in over 30 years from newly-reformed Manchester indie icons The Man From Del Monte, out now! open.spotify.com/track/0Mveqz...

Solace, the eagerly-awaited new EP from the great @bofbriz.bsky.social, is out now! It's been so exciting to share tracks from this wonderful, fascinating new collection. Stream and download it into your life here 👇

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Mais oui! Congratulations :)

YouTube video by SaintEtienneOfficial Saint Etienne x Confidence Man - Brand New Me

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Brand New Me, new from Saint Etienne x Confidence Man, from the new (and final 😢) album International, out now. The video is a work of Hanna-Barberian art! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HzZ...

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Ahoy! Need some new music in your life? Join me on @blackcatradio.bsky.social NOW, 102.5FM, DAB or online, your new favourite tune is coming up. Fresh music tonight from The Last Dinner Party, Saint Etienne, Meteor Street and Inwards PLUS the joyous return of The Man From Del Monte! You ready?

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Pale Horse, from the great @bofbriz.bsky.social's forthcoming EP Solace. Fascinating lyrics as ever, plus bonus epic guitar. And there's a video!

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Kongratulations!

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Hey hey! I'm on @blackcatradio.bsky.social right now, AND I'm about to play your new favourite tune. Join me, 102.5FM, DAB or online for new music from SOPHIE, The Family Battenberg, Songstorm, Simon Taylor, Marissa Burwell and more. Pull on your dancing pants and hop aboard 🕺

Hey you! I'm popping up on @blackcatradio.bsky.social from 11, in for Dave Thomas, for a mini Tuesday night show. Tunes from Home Counties, Karin Ann, The Fall, Wolf Alice and more. It'll basically be like Saturday Kitchen, but with less early-morning wine. Join me!

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Psst! Need some new music in your life? I'm on @blackcatradio.bsky.social NOW, 102.5FM, DAB and online, with 2 hours of amazing tunes - New tracks from Home Counties, Caity Baser, Sombr, @adwaithmusic.bsky.social, Karin Ann & tons more. Join me! I'll be playing your new favourite tune, GUARANTEED.

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Hello! Yes, there was a slight issue in the studio - One of the cassettes melted in Deck B. I'm back now, on the backup 8-track player