As it's December, and I'd noticed there'd been a few more plays of my Xmas album, I posted a message to my Bandcamp followers about it. Immediately lost 2 followers. Anyway, let's see if the same happens on here: syntheticvillains.bandcamp.com/album/christ...

It's that time of the year again. The @fhsoc.bsky.social charity quiz is back - 7.30pm, Wed 17 Dec, Foresters Arms SE23. Spreading festive cheer, giving away prizes, and raising money for @lewishamfoodbank.bsky.social. www.foresthillsociety.com/event-detail...

New music coming soon! A soundtrack for the first day of winter Pre-orders will start on Thursday Dec 4th Follow for updates: aviengel.bandcamp.com Ltd ed cassette will be available via @cruelnaturerecs.bsky.social #solstice #winter #psychfolk #avantfolk #postambient #strings #drone #spectral

The vote for the 2025 Festive 50 is officially OPEN! Please send me your top 10 tracks from 2025 before the vote closes on 14th December. Votes can be public by replying or @ ing me on a post (no hashtags) or in private by sending me a DM. Please also spread the word cos we need more voters!!!

Resistance proved fertile. @snappedankles.bsky.social bringing the forest rave to the Piper last night

Out today in lurid pink toned cassette or usb - chewy anxiety dream pop, simmering resentment, sandwiches, etc.

This is joyous. But be quick - it'll disappear forever on Nov 30

Then a dash across to the Barbican in time to catch a couple of rare treats, Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer, followed by the inimitable Tortoise. Perfect day

Early @babayagashut.bsky.social show at the ICA, Craven Faults wonderful atmospheric electronica sounding spot on. And looking formidable. Great support from Flaer too.

Slovenian drone folk trio Sirom at the Rose Hill Tavern. Stage stuffed full with homemade and improvised instruments, but what a magical, hypnotic sound

We’re really pleased to announce two more dates in April in Hebden Bridge and Birmingham before we play @walesgoespop.bsky.social Tickets available in Linktree in our Bio.

Unforgettable. The Space Lady landed at the Jazz Cafe last night and sprinkled stardust everywhere.

Shhhh!!! Grab em quick and post a review if you like it (either on here or on the album page on BC) moolakiiclubaudiointerface.bandcamp.com/yum 6ydg-5ssn zuqz-bsce nm8n-xls3 m8zx-jaws bk2j-kbdd

THE NECTARINE No.9 are getting back together one more time to perform at The End of Definition concert in Edinburgh College of Art on Saturday 13th December. There are only 10 tickets left at wegottickets.com/event/678735 If you are interested in coming along better get in quick.

Holly Lane, Erdington, April 1928 (from a glass plate negative). Nock's Brickworks on the right, later a landfill site, now a housing estate.

A memorable journey through the Piper's space portal to the evergreen Planet Gong. Transcendence in East Hastings

Settling in to a trio of Christine Ott film-inspired works. Beautifully compiled and presented by Gizeh Records and Dark Peak Press

With their new LP just out on @riotseasonrecords.bsky.social, Codex Serafini bringing their heady acid incantations to Tough Love St Leonards this afternoon.

As most of the southen half of the UK is effected by #StormClaudia You can wallow in the beauty of storms if you like by listening to my Lifefiles album: The Naming Of Storms released on @mortalitytables.bsky.social in 2023 mortalitytables.bandcamp.com/album/lifefi...

Dig That Treasure! Festival 2026 Dig That Treasure! and Baba Yaga's Hut are proud to present an international line-up of boundary-pushing artists at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social and @iklectikartlab.bsky.social May 1st to 4th. Tickets: link.dice.fm/e66d89c08883

Already seen These New Puritans twice this year. Sacrificing a ticket for Protomartyr for a third at Village Underground was made worthwhile by the fine company and, of course, Charles Hayward's excellent and energetic solo set

Some remarkable guitar playing on this album, conjuring up the Appalachians and John Fahey. Fabulous gweniferraymond.bandcamp.com/album/last-n...

Swans have left the stage. But only after 2 1/2 hours of electrifying, brutal and beautiful music. All that after a haunting and poignant set from Jessica Moss drawing from her latest - and finest - release, Unfolding

Quality Midland presence at day two of Mutations: Big Special, GANS and Jools - plus Manc outfit Yaang - the picks of the day, but inevitable clashes meant missing some old favourites (Benefits, Pigsx7, Opus Kink)

Day one of Mutations Festival in Brighton - highlights University, Upchuck and Makeshift Art Bar. Nearly ready for day two...

PRE-ORDER Nelly Quist ‘Hibernation’ cruelnaturerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/hibern... Nelly Quist is a Stockholm based sound artist. Her latest work presents a body of experimental electronics where rhythm coils against foggy atmospheres and submerged noise currents.

Haven't managed to see Deathcrash since 2021 and last saw Divide & Dissolve on Low's final tour. Getting both at Corsica Studios made for a quality night - if a somewhat poignant one. 3 years to the day since we lost Mimi Parker, tributes on the stage and a lot of Low on the PA.

It's our birthday! 🥳🎉 To celebrate a dozen years of Buried Treasure please help yourselves to TWELVE TONES, a free compilation of recent & forthcoming tracks. All we ask in return is that you like, love and help spread the word 🎂🔊🔥 buriedtreasure.bandcamp.com/album/twelve...

Saya Gray's quirky art pop was quite exceptional at Electric Brixton last night. As was her excellent backing band. Any comparison with Bill Bailey is quite unwarranted

Last couple nights out both with @babayagashut.bsky.social, great to see @sealionwoman.bsky.social opening for the mighty Big/Brave at the ICA, then a slightly gentler evening at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social with the intriguing White Sage and Immersion

Enjoyed a few hours in the @walkerartgallery.bsky.social whilst in Liverpool. Finally saw the original Charles March Gere I only know from a print, but these works by Peter Doig and Jamie Holman were especially arresting

Well worth a listen. Quality

Stellar line-up for the @castlesinspace.bsky.social Levitation. Excellent sets from @woodfordhalse.bsky.social @loulayorke.bsky.social @jojohnson.bsky.social @jamesadrianbrown.bsky.social @stoneanthem.bsky.social @lofive.bsky.social, before a suitably cosmic journey with @flcartographer.bsky.social

More Black Country, New Road, this time at Brighton Dome. The Big Star cover was a bonus, as was My New Band Believe, the intriguing new project from ex-Black Midi man Cameron Picton. Very promising.

Craven Faults matinee, Tortoise evening. Or is it the other way round? Will be good, whatever

HAUNTLORE by Laura Cannell is here, and it's not just for Halloween 🧡 brawlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/hauntl... HAUNTLORE will sink you into a deep trance of ghostly visions, friendly apparitions and a journey with a possessed being. Ltd Ed of 100 signed & numbered CD/DL Thanks for listening Laura x

Something old, something new. David Bedford's orchestral works, including his Roy Harper-inspired Twelve Hours of Sunset. Private View by London Clay - looks great, sounds even better @gema.bsky.social

Barbara & Henry tapes start shipping this week. Grab one of the remaining copies at warmfield.bandcamp.com

Lovely Eggs celebrating 20 years at the Garage. Music to put a big smile on your face. Caught the excellent Polite Bureaux again too. A whole year since the last time, unbelievably.

They're back. And they're on fire. @prolapseband.bsky.social completely chaotically brilliant at @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social last night. Unforgettable

Down to the last 3 tapes now. If you were planning on getting one, act soon (CDs sold out). Or grab a digital. If you’ve already bought it, thank you, and please do spread the word. hdrf.bandcamp.com/album/wire-a...

Autumn raffle ends this weekend! 1/10 chance of winning Vinyl, Tapes, CD's, Books, Prints... difficultartandmusic.bandcamp.com/merch/daam-a... I can't express how brilliant the next few releases are, and all these funds will go towards making them a reality. Long live difficult music!

Fabulous set from James Holden & Waclaw Zimpel at @alphabetbrighton.bsky.social. Getting there early definitely paid off, not sure there was much to see from further back

Lost count of how many times I've seen The Utopia Strong, but last night's set at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social must rank as one of their best. Excellent support from Andrew Liles too. Another top night's entertainment from @babayagashut.bsky.social

NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCEMENTS Corsica Studios Closing Gigs Feb 3rd - Big Sexy Noise - (Lydia Lunch & Gallon Drunk ) link.dice.fm/eeacc03f15c4 Feb 18th - Yellow Swans link.dice.fm/X54c33b8d4a6 Feb 24th - Holy Tongue link.dice.fm/md85aa66cb3f March 11th - Teeth Of The Sea link.dice.fm/Ka79c266e237

In the mood for a 9 minute organ wig-out brianauger.bandcamp.com/track/listen...

Second half getting underway at the annual Battle of Hastings re-enactment at Battle Abbey. After a wobbly start, and some Saxon skullduggery, the Normans run out comfortable winners

Check out this track from the recently released 'Breathe' soundtrack album!... out now on the 'Spun Out Of Control' label... #soundtrack #filmscore #moviescore soundcloud.com/nosebleed/11...

White Noise wrapping up an excellent weekend of electronica at Moseley's Castle & Falcon @seventhwavebham.bsky.social festival