I’m back 💥 New single 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 out 17th April, backed with 𝗠𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲. I wanted this out fast, so Ltd 7” vinyl coming a few weeks after. They will go fast though so keep an eye out! Pre order link soon.

deary.bandcamp.com/album/birding The new album from Deary is fantastic. Shoegazey indie pop at its best.

#5debutalbums1519 Today's listening. A few more contenders from She Drew The Gun, Man And The Echo, Our Girl and The Vryll Society

#5debutalbums1519 The Family Silver - Electric Blend A brilliant album and nailed on for my top 5. Hopefully rumours of anniversary gigs at some point this year are true.

#5debutalbums1519 The Orielles - Silver Dollar Moment

#5debutalbums1519 The Fernweh - The Fernweh Self titled debut from 2018. Brilliant album and definitely one for my top 5

#5DebutAlbums1519 Lusts - Illuminations - dark indie pop with a hint of New Order. One of those albums where almost every song could have been a single

Vona Vella at The Social tonight. Great set, Carnival the highlight. Definitely worth seeing if you get a chance

Great and much needed win for Uxbridge FC today this was the pick of the goals from George Moore

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... First of The Horrors Artist in Residence shows on 6 from last night.

Les Imprimes at The Lexington this evening

The fantastic Durand Jones and The Indications at The Roundhouse last night.

Another top night at the Old Blue Lat for new band night. Drainfly and Heavy Wild very good Little Grandad on another level looking forward to the 100 club gig in couple of months

Great new bands night at The Grace Islington. First visit and quality venue Bloodworm, HunnyBuzz and my favourites The Youth Play

First gig of the year last night at The Old Blue Last. 4 good new bands and great to see it so packed for the first week of Jan. These are on every Tuesday during Jan, free entry and have some good line ups so worth checking out

Last purchase of 2025 by Studio Electrophonique. Missed it when it was released but luckily seen on a few best of year posts. Quality album and as good as the earlier EPs.

#bestgigs25 Another great year of gigs. Managed 39 and visited 30 different venues. These are my top 5 Badly Drawn Boy - Oxford Academy Monobloc - The Social Jalen Ngonda - Roundhouse Men an Tol , Little Grandad - The Lexington Kelly Finnigan - The Scala

#5albums25 Late contender Good Flying Birds Talulah's Tape.

Been to lots of small venue gigs this year and seen loads of great new bands. These are my top 10. First up thistle #newbands2025 youtu.be/aVsnmLrE8H4?...

Doves last night at the Forum. A fantastic career spanning set and a great to end this years gigging.

#albumsof2025 its been a great year of music with plenty of great album releases. These are my top 10

open.spotify.com/album/0CLEp4... Recent discover. Heard the single Eric's Eyes which is great on 6 music a couple months ago and the album is equally as good.

After a stressful day and a crazy long journey finally made it to Brighton and the The Folklore Rooms for Andy Crofts.

Tuesday night at The Lexington for Men An Tol, Little Grandad and Dogsbody

Great video from @seasick_sailors the artist behind our Revival Of Survival cover. Pics taken from our Shepherds Bush Empire gig last Saturday @O2SBE @Crosstown_Live #london #live #stonefoundation

Fantastic day of soul music. Nick Corbin at the Marquis then Stone Foundation at Bush Empire

London bound for some Saturday Soul. First up Nick Corbin at the Marquis then onto the Bush for @stonefoundation.bsky.social

Saturday Afternoon tunes. Chaos Magik the latest album by Michael Robert Murphy.

New venue for me last night, Blue Basement in Third Man Records. Two good new bands The Youth Play and Pyncher. This song was a highlight of Pynchers set youtu.be/0L2yi1RUfuQ?...

Cloth at Oslo Hackney tonight. Massively underrated band played a great set.

Saturday morning tunes listening to a few contenders #5debutalbums1014

#5debutalbums1014 Wicked Whispers - Maps of The Mystic

open.spotify.com/album/5WulAO... Whilst reviews haven't been particularly glowing and it doesn't quite hit the heights of Lonerism or Currents there is lots to like on the new Tame Impala album Deadbeat

#5debutalbums1014 Delphic - Acolyte

No band pics but great to see The Social so packed for the So Young night. Indie music still alive and well. 4 good bands on. Little Grandad the standout for me and well worth checking out

#5debutalbums1014 New Street Adventure- No Hard Feelings

#5debutalbums1014 The Moons Life On Earth

open.spotify.com/episode/0Wk4... Another interesting edition of this week's Price of Music podcast. Well worth a listen if you have a spare half an hour

open.spotify.com/track/41CasG... The songs from the new album sounded great at the New Street Adventure gig on Tuesday. This one in particular stood out and has been getting a lot plays over the past couple of days

A few pics from New Street Adventure at The Scala tonight. Great night and good to hear One And The Same back in the set. Support from the 7.45s really good abd well worth a listen. Hopefully can get to one of the gigs in the new year

youtu.be/xnP7qKxwzjg?... Proper earworm this latest single from Tame Impala. Been living in my head for the past few weeks

open.spotify.com/album/68Z3Qm... Welcome return of Idelwild. What an excellent album

Saturday afternoon tunes starting with some dreamy indie pop from Moon Panda

youtu.be/xnP7qKxwzjg?... Another new track this morning from Tame Impala. Looking forward to the album in a few weeks

Saw this band last night at @thesociallondon.bsky.social definitely one to keep an eye out for youtu.be/oBAQ1JH9inc?...

Great long weekend in Gijon for Paul's birthday. Great food, great beer and a trip to El Molinon to see Sporting play. Hopefully make it back here again soon.

New Vinyl to start the week. Cool collection of bands and artists all in aid of the Music Venue Trust and Live Trust

After a long day finally time for a beer and a first spin of the new Curtis Harding album

After Hillingdon Conservatives closed all youth centres in our borough, many young people were left at a loose end. I visited the new West London Youth Zone in White City to see their fantastic facility. Now, I’ll work with local partners to fight for similar facilities here.

Thursday night at the Dome to see Been Stellar. early 90s indie sound played a great set and worth a listen if you don't already know. Green Star support were decent aswell worth checking out