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Iain Key

@iainkey.bsky.social

Dad and writer/DJ for Louder Than War Radio and author at Spenwood Books Supports MUFC https://linktr.ee/iainkey

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Billy Bragg - A People's History, the book I've been working on with Richard Houghton of @spenwoodbooks.bsky.social and the man himself is out on 24th October and available to preorder here....

burningshed.com/billy-bragg_...

06.10.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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My guest on my 'In Conversation...' for @louderthanwar.bsky.social this weekend with be the one and only @billybragg.bsky.social

Tune in from 1pm on Sunday via the LTW app or on listen on Mixcloud...

06.10.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

100% pride. Have to keep double checking it's real ๐Ÿ˜ƒ i think people will be blown away when they see it, it's stunning... it's been a labour of love for all involved

05.10.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As you'll know yourself Johnathan you live with PDF's and Word documents but nothing prepares you for the actual physical item...

05.10.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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After many months working on this with @spenwoodbooks.bsky.social and @billybragg.bsky.social himself the books have arrived...

It's bloody huge and looks amazing... as a fan since the age of 14 to be able to be an integral part of making this happen still is mind-blowing...

05.10.2025 15:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nervous Twitch: The Day Job Gets In The Way Nervous Twitch are back! Freshly signed to Spinout Nuggets, they release new single, The Day Job Gets In The Way, ahead of a new album of the same name

Nervous Twitch are back! Freshly signed to @spinoutnuggets.bsky.social, they release new single, The Day Job Gets In The Way, ahead of a new album of the same name

@johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social

louderthanwar.com/nervous-twit...

02.10.2025 07:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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P.L.U.R. An Art Exhibition With A Difference at Lost Weekend Peace, Love, Unity and Respect. An evening celebrating the impact of house music through the decades on popular culture using Artwork and music.

Ticket link www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Man...

29.09.2025 12:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On this weekends In Conversation... for @louderthanwar.bsky.social I'll be joined by artist Stephen Lynn for a chat and playing some of his favourite house music tracks ahead of his exhibition, P.L.U.R. in Manchester on 10th October

29.09.2025 12:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LTW Editors Choice 270925 Louder Than War Music Editors, Wayne Carey, Ged Babey, Nathan Whittle and Iain Key present an eclectic 2 hour mix of some of the more recent new releases every Saturday morning...

This weekends LTW Editorโ€™s Choice Show for @louderthanwar.bsky.social is available for replay on Mixcloudโ€ฆ

@wayneafcarey.bsky.social

www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwa...

29.09.2025 07:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Conversation... Palooka 5 Iain is joined by Tim Baigent of the Sci-Fi Surf band Palooka 5 for a chat about his career and the new album MetroKino which they have been performing as a live film soundtrack to Fritz Langโ€™s Metrop...

This weekends โ€˜In Conversationโ€ฆโ€™ with Tim Baigent of @palooka5.bsky.social for @louderthanwar.bsky.social is available on Mixcloud for update/replayโ€ฆ

www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwa...

29.09.2025 07:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My review of last nights @selfesteem.music-social.com gig in Manchester...

28.09.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tomorrow 11amโ€ฆ

26.09.2025 10:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looking forward to seeing these in Manchester in a couple of weeksโ€ฆ great album out this weekend too!

23.09.2025 14:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This weekend on my 'In Converasation' for @louderthanwar.bsky.social I'll be joined by Tim Baigent of @palooka5.bsky.social for a chat...

@leegrimshaw.bsky.social @spinoutnuggets.bsky.social

22.09.2025 14:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Conversation... With Lucigenic Iain chat's with Lucy Davies-Wyatt and Si Wolstencroft (aka Funky Si) about the album Silence Counts for Nothing which is coming out on 10th October... with a launch party at Manchester's Night & Day ...

This weekends โ€˜In Conversationโ€ฆโ€™ with Lucy Davies-Wyatt and @funkysi.bsky.social of Lucigenic is now up for catch up / replayโ€ฆ

@louderthanwar.bsky.social

www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwa...

21.09.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arkayla: Waste Of Time - Single Review Manchesterโ€™s Arkayla release Waste of Time ahead of their forthcoming EP, Donโ€™t Look For Answers which is due on October 10th

Manchesterโ€™s Arkayla release Waste of Time ahead of their forthcoming EP, Donโ€™t Look For Answers which is due on October 10th

@iainkey.bsky.social reviews

@johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social

louderthanwar.com/arkayla-wast...

17.09.2025 06:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Conversation... The Cords Iain is joined this week by teenage sisters Eva and Grace Tedeschi, aka The Cords. The band are about to release their debut album and embark on their first UK tour The band pick some of their favour...

My chat with the The Cords for @louderthanwar.bsky.social is now on Mixcloud for catch up/replayโ€ฆ

@skepwax.bsky.social

www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwa...

14.09.2025 14:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Dawn Fades - Joy Division Play Returns For Biggest Tour Yet! Biggest Tour Yet for New Dawn Fades - A Play About Joy Division And Manchester - 30th SEPT-31st OCT 2025. Story, Interview & Gallery!

New Dawn Fades - Joy Division Play Returns For Biggest Tour Yet! louderthanwar.com/new-dawn-fad...

10.09.2025 17:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Very excited to announce my next guests 'In Conversation...' For @louderthanwar.bsky.social this weekend are the Scottish sisters Eva and Grace Tedeschi, akaย #thecords

Tune in from 1pm on Sunday via Louder Than War Radio and Mixcloud

@skepwax.bsky.social

09.09.2025 20:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This weekend on @louderthanwar.bsky.social ....

05.09.2025 07:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Man From Delmonte: Believe Me - Single Review The Man From Delmonte release new single Believe Me backed with The International, their first new material in over 35 years

The Man From Delmonte release new single Believe Me backed with The International, their first new material in over 35 years

@iainlee.com @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @iainkey.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social

louderthanwar.com/the-man-from...

04.09.2025 09:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Something a little different this weekend on my 'In Conversation' for @louderthanwar.bsky.social

I'll be joined by @tobyhadoke.bsky.social comedian, actor and author...

Tune in on Sunday from 1pm on LTWR or catch up on Mixcloud

01.09.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Precious Records Of London announce Club Precious Nick Godfrey after releasing BBC Radio Sessions and new tracks by legendary artists announces Club Precious, a new club night from September

Nick Godfrey, after releasing BBC Radio Sessions and new tracks by legendary artists announces Club Precious, a new club night from September

@precrecs.bsky.social @johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @iainkey.bsky.social

louderthanwar.com/precious-rec...

31.08.2025 19:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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In Conversation... Roy Fletcher Iain is joined by Roy Fletcher aka Yon Mon to discuss his debut solo album You Bedda Believe It which he's just released...

My โ€˜In Conversationโ€ฆโ€™ for @louderthanwar.bsky.social with @yonmon.bsky.social aka Roy Fletcher is now available for replay on Mixcloud

www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwa...

31.08.2025 13:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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LTW Editors Choice Show 300825 Music Editors, Wayne Carey, Ged Babey, Nathan Whittle and Iain Key present an eclectic 2 hour hand picked mix of recent and brand new releases every Saturday morning...

This weekendโ€™s LTW Editors Choice Show is now available for replay on Mixcloudโ€ฆ

www.mixcloud.com/louderthanwa...

31.08.2025 10:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great review of @theatreroyal.bsky.social by Jonathan Shipley of @assistant.bandcamp.com

29.08.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Tomorrow.... 11am

29.08.2025 08:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A joy to review this album from @goodbyewudaokou.bsky.social โ€ฆ for fans of Sarah Records and dream popโ€ฆ

28.08.2025 19:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Latest bit for @louderthanwar.bsky.social reviewing the debut from @yonmon.bsky.social

28.08.2025 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Yon Mon - You Bedda Believe It You Bedda Believe It is the debut solo album from Yon Mon, aka Roy Fletcher, formerly of Boltonโ€™s finest, The Shed Project

You Bedda Believe It is the debut solo album from @yonmon.bsky.social aka Roy Fletcher, formerly of Boltonโ€™s finest, The Shed Project

@iainkey.bsky.social reviews

@johnrobbofficial.bsky.social @wayneafcarey.bsky.social @nigelcarruk.bsky.social

louderthanwar.com/yon-mon-you-...

28.08.2025 08:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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