It’s Friday morning, and we’ve got @mansunofficial.bsky.social spinning in soco towers. What’s in your ears today? youtu.be/2xlJnipdpSc?...

We popped down to Unit 41 in Middlesbrough last night for the launch of Constant Noise, the phenomenal second album from @benefitstheband.bsky.social. A great evening amongst excellent people.

The Futureheads killing it right now in Newcastle.

I seem to have upset the Nigel Farage fan club - so let me be clear. This man sows hate, lies and division. He is a grifter and a conman. He does not represent the vast majority of Britons. Repost if you agree P.s. multiculturalism is great.

There are people whose favourite song is Yellow by Coldplay, and who willingly listen to Nickelback. Imagine that. Then you realise why the world is screwed.

Worst band of the 90s - Nirvana or the Spice Girls?

Another live gallery from the archive whilst we wait for gigs to start again! ZZ Top in London shot by Neil Lupin. so.co/stories/live...

Dylan Meets Donovan. A great vintage scene. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sqA...

Make Racists Afraid Again

Who was more overrated, Bob Dylan or The Beatles?

How’s Friday treating you folks? Shill a new band to us… we’re looking for new music.

It’s crazy cold outside, so let’s have a look back at the summer, shall we? Here’s Tom’s live report and photos from Leeds Festival last year. so.co/stories/live...

Live: Frank Carter fronts The Sex Pistols in Glasgow… Johnny who?!? so.co/stories/fran...

What’s the best concert you’ve ever been to?

Who knew the Illuminati recruited through Bluesky?!?

The Last Dinner Party closed out their UK tour last month with an epic show at the Hammersmith Apollo. Neil Lupin killed it on this one. so.co/stories/live...

One of our favourite shows from last year. Linkin Park live in London. so.co/stories/link...

Can we all agree that the correct term for posts on here is ‘skeets’?

We’re looking to connect with and promote music photographers around the world. Please do let us know of anyone flying under the radar who is doing awesome work!

PSA: Bluesky is still small enough to make this work - if you see garbage / bot accounts, just block them. All of them. Cut off their oxygen. It’s that easy to keep this platform clean.

How can an outlet’s voice be trustworthy, when the only stories you see are from those who can afford to self fund?

This year we want to be shake things up. For too long, music writing and photography have been downplayed, and contributors have been convinced that working for free is normal. IRS not. Our #1 aim for 2025 is to be able to pay for the content we publish. We’re working on it, and we’ll make it work.

NEW: The great Trump-Musk crackdown is coming. And it will hit hard & fast. Journalists will be first. But everyone else is next. I urge you to read my 20 lessons in How to Survive the Broligarchy, inspired by & featuring the great @timothysnyder.bsky.social 1/ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

We saw Heartworms a couple of years ago at @sxsw.com. Phenomenal live even then. Great piece on NME. www.nme.com/the-cover/he...

The lack of absolute garbage and nonsense over here really is refreshing, isn’t it?

Live: Porridge Radio Level Up In Newcastle. so.co/stories/live...

Happy Monday! What are you listening to this morning?

What was your favourite single of 2024? For me it was Cold Reactor by Everything Everything. youtu.be/l81HZfkLwpk?...

One of our favourite shows of the year - #TaylorSwift at @lfcr.bsky.social back in June. What a night! so.co/stories/live...

Just before Christmas we popped to Sunderland to see @richardhawley.bsky.social at The Fire Station. It was rather special. so.co/stories/live...

If you’re not following Danny, you should be following Danny.

Prince of the Toon, everyone's favourite Geordie (apart from maybe Gazza) Sam Fender made his long awaited return last night at Leeds Arena. Gallery here: www.dannypayne.co/sam-fender-l...

What’s up Bluesky? We’ve just arrived from the other place and looking to rebuild. We’re looking to find music photographers around the world.