A WEEK TO GO! A week today I’ll finally play my first two shows of 2026! It feels like an absolute LIFETIME since I was on stage! * Fri March 6th - Swindon - The Hop - Supporting my magical Nick Parker Music and Flo Parker Bombosch Still a couple of 🎟️ left!

Can’t wait for Here For The Music Festival/OTR this June! It’s probably going to be one of the very few places you’ll catch me playing this June/ festival season, so it would be amazing to see you! The Biggest Little Festival is June 12th-14th at The Palladium Club in Bideford!

*SOUND THE CEREMONIAL “NEW SHOW” AIR HORNS!* I’m delighted to be part of VicFest Day 3 at The Victoria in Swindon! I’m supporting my boy Gaz Brookfield! Alongside JB and the Mojo Makers & M3G! What. A. Line-Up! 🎟️ 🎟️ 🎟️ wegottickets.com/event/693090 JOIN US! B x

Massive thank you to everyone who picked up one of the deals I put out on Bandcamp Friday! It’s very much appreciated!

Another Show?! Your eyes do not deceive you! On Match 7th I’ll heading to play my first show at The Barn And Ell’s Bar! And I’m bringing Mexican Dave along for the ride too! I’ve heard many great things about the barn and I can’t wait to play! JOIN US! B 📸 - Evie Gotham

I've been a little bit quiet... Well I'm back! (In a bit!) I've got January & February off this year to work on the NEW ALBUM (*GASP!*), more about that later! Very pleased to let you know my first show of 2026 will be supporting my old pal Nick Parker at The Hop Inn in Swindon on Fri 6th March!

Here’s my 2nd video from my Cellar NinetyTwo session! “Beast Of Bedlam” from my upcoming album! Some of you know the story behind this song, some might not. I’ll likely elaborate when the album comes out this year! But for now, I hope you enjoy this live solo version! B x youtu.be/QKevarAwVog

Recommendations! Has anyone got any guitar luthier recommendations for Wiltshire and surrounding areas? In need of a set up for my guitar! First one to say Lex Luthier loses…

Keep an eye out for my first Cellar 92 video, which drops today!

Someone should be employed by GWR to smack people over the head with a rolled up newspaper if they talk in the quiet carriage.

Merry Christmas friends! Have yourselves a spectacular day! Much festive love, B x

Thank you so much Southampton! You were on top form at on Friday! Massively enjoyed my set, thank you for finishing my 2025 gigs in such style!

SOUTHAMPTON! Last show of the year! LETS GO! B x

ONE MORE SHOW! Just one more show and then for me this year is done! I’m supporting the positively magnificent Gaz Brookfield & The Company Of Thieves at The Joiners this Friday! 12 🎟️ left! Here’s a pic from a show some time ago! I think we can all agree I haven’t changed a bit… 📸 - Matt Latham

BRISTOL! ——— Elated to let you know I’m back on May 31st! Supporting my old pal Jake Martin, who’s in full bad mode! Woo! The marvellous Mexican Dave is also playing! This event is co promoted by Commoner’s Fair & early bird🎟️ are £10 & available now! 🎟️ - wegottickets.com/event/686223 JOIN US!

Southampton! I’m back on 19th December supporting the legendary Mr Gaz Brookfield at the The Joiners! Low 🎟️ warning too! Have you got yours?! www.alttickets.com/gaz-brookfie... My last show of 2025! Gunna be a banger! JOIN US! Sydes x

BRISTOL! You were on amazing form yesterday! What a show! Matinee shows! Who knew?! Massive thanks to Mexican Dave for putting it together & generally being lovely! Both he & FMI Clatters were ace! Biggest of thanks to everyone who came and joined us! Sydes x 📸 - Grant Hume/ Paul Tierney

I’VE HAD A GREAT IDEA! ——— That you should join us for a lovely matinee show in BRISTOL today! THE PLAN: 14.00 - THE START 14.15 - FMI Clatters 15.05 - Mexican Dave 15.50 - Me 17.00 - IT’S FINISHED Entry is exactly £0, however if you’re feeling generous, suggested donation is £5 JOIN US! B x

HAPPY MERCH DAY! ——— It’s the day that won’t be named today! You know the one! The one where they cut the fees! I have HATS and TOTE BAGS and T-SHIRTS, OH MY! b-sydes.bandcamp.com/merch Much love Sydes x

BRISTOL THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON! ——— Can’t wait to see you all at The Cider Box on Saturday afternoon! TIMINGS! 14.00 - Doors 14.15 - 14.55 - FMI Clatters 15.05 - 15.40 - Mexican Dave 15.50 - Onwards - Me 17.00 - Home Time! The show is FREE but suggested donation is £5 JOIN US! B x

Thanks Brighton! Thursdays gig at Folklore Rooms was ace! Was a lovely day hanging out with Non Canon! We even went for a post-show drink to toast his incredible new album which was dropping on midnight! Make sure you check it out asap! 2 shows left in 2025! Sydes 📸 - Barry Dolan

Today is the last day that you can order Self-Sabotage on vinyl and delivery will be guaranteed before Christmas from Elasticstage! You can get 15% off with code: BLACKFRIDAY15 which runs until 1st December! DISCOUNT VIYNL? Yes please! Go forth & peruse! elasticstage.com/aaahhrealrec... Sydes x

Imagine the quiet carriage but people were actually quiet

VINYL NEWS! Good news! "Self-Sabotage!" on vinyl is back! Thank to head honcho at Aaahh!!! Real Records Ian Perry, you can buy it from Elastic Stage! elasticstage.com/aaahhrealrec... Evan at Embrace The Margin Design also made some awesome alterations on the layout too! B x

MERCH UPDATE! — If you’re still waiting on a t-shirt or bag to appear, I can only apologise! I’ve been told they are being made in the next day or two! They’ll be sent as soon as they appear! Thank you for your patience! Here’s a picture from when I met Rorschach from The Watchmen

Swindon! Thank you for coming out last night to the only date for the forever tour “We Are Laughing And We Are Very Good Friends” this year! Fantastic to have Heartwork and Ed Poole Music back in Swindon again! An absolute treat.

SWINDON TOMORROW! Evening all! Here are the times (ish) for the show tomorrow at The Castle! 8.30 - Ed Poole Music 9.10 - Heartwork 9.50 - Me I’m going to play mostly songs from the new album I reckon! We. Will. See. Very excited! Dangerously so! JOIN US! Sydes x

HATS ARE IN! ——— Look in wonder at the hats! Hats! Your head no longer need be cold ever again! Hats! Is there anything they can’t do?! B-Sydes beanies? Or hats? The choice is yours. b-sydes.bandcamp.com/merch/b-syde... B x

Brightonions! Just one month until Jacob Glew, @b-sydes.bsky.social & I play at Folklore Rooms Come join us, it’ll be a lovely evening. wegottickets.com/event/675446

One For The Road, what can I say?! That was mad! Incredible! SO LOUD! All of the things! It gave me all of the feels! I’ve had to miss the last two OFTR’s. It’s a pretty goddamn special place and I felt every bit of that during my set on Sunday. Thank you so much.

BRIGHTON! On Nov 28th I’m playing The Folklore Rooms to play with my excellent pal & expert stair-sitter, Non Canon and Jacob Glew (formally of Fighting Fiction!) Feels like AGES since Barry & I played together (York this weekend doesn’t count) JOIN US! Sydes x 🎟️ wegottickets.com/event/675446

Merch Update! Tote bag orders will be heading to the post office tomorrow to go out! Woo! Waiting on a few t-shirts for those that ordered both t-shirt & bag, so I’ll wait for those to arrive and send them together. I have some t-shirts in, so if I have the right ones I’ll send them asap! B x

Guildford last Friday was great! Loved my set! And just like the previous day in London, might be my favourite Guildford show! Zac Box was great! Keep an eye on him! The biggest thank you to Gaz Brookfield for having the faith in me & taking me on tour! It was the best. Sydes x 📸 - Gaz

My new single "Wimmelbilderbuch" is out today! Check out the interactive music video @mattround.com and I made for it. Can you get a perfect score? wheresbarry.noncanon.co.uk Video shot at @atgfestival.bsky.social 2025 by Joseph Singh (SnapRockandPop)

I have a present for you: to celebrate 6 months of my album “House Of Stories” being in the world... ...get the full 11-track download version FREE / pay what you want here on Bandcamp (just enter 0 at checkout): penfriendrocks.bandcamp.com/album/house-... This gift will self destruct in 24 hours!

Morning! A fine BCF to you and all that celebrate! New Tote Bags and T-Shirts are now live! b-sydes.bandcamp.com Also got vinyl stickers & badges coming too! Tees & Totes are up as a pre-order current, until Sunday 5th October, which just so happens to be my birthday... B x

BACK ON THE ROAD NEXT WEEK! -- Next Thursday & Friday I'm off to play some shows with my chart-bothering amigo, Gaz Brookfield! 8th - London - Aces & Eights 9th - Guildford - The Star Inn Tix GazBrookfield.com JOIN US! B x Here's an old pic in Newcastle on the Lost Folk tour in 2019! Old Folk

So Saturdays all-dayer was pretty special! Massive thank you to Aubrey Blakeledge and James at Here For The Music - On The Road for asking to be part of it!

PARTY THIS SATURDAY! ——— This Saturday in Southampton, we’re having one last massive send-off gig/party/tearful goodbye to the one and only The Sweetchunks Band! It’s their last ever ticketed show and the line-up is a banger!

SOUTHAMPTON NEXT SATURDAY! There For The Music - Southampton! It’s going to be *SOB* The Sweetchunks Band LAST EVER SHOW!! Live Music all day at The Hobbit Pub!! 🎟 £25 (+Booking fee) 🎟🔗 www.wegottickets.com/ForTheMusicPromotions

Happy Batman Day to all that celebrate

An absolute joy of a show last night at Aubrey Blakeledge’s Awkward Strawberry night at The Hobbit Pub! It was a pleasure to meet, hang out with and witness Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq.! Massive thank you to those that came out to the show and were in massive voice!

The absolute hero person Pete Wright finished drums on album 3! It’s an honour to have Pete involved! Very lucky to have him! We are hard at work behind the scenes to bring you something we feel is really special! These drums are now in the hands of @heartworkmusic, who is producing album 3!

SOUTHAMPTON SHOW THIS WEEK! ——— That’s right, this Friday 19th September I’m back in Southampton for the rescheduled Awkward Strawberry show at The Hobbit Pub! I’ll be there alongside fantastic acts, Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq. and Warren Ireland! £8 advance & £10 OTD! JOIN US! Sydes x

Thank you D.H Lawrence Music Festival! It was an excellent day of music! Got to have some catch-ups with lovely mates I haven’t seen in ages too! Congratulations to Ben Mark Smith for putting a whole days festival together 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 Sydes x 📸 - Me / Harrison Rimmer/ Willow Carroll/ Jus Carroll

Amazing house show last night! Many thanks to Toni Ann for having us! Happy birthday to Olivia! Today I’m playing at D.H Lawrence Music Festival! 9:30 at The Wellington! JOIN US! Sydes x

NEW SHOW KLAXON! Very happy to heading to the seaside to support my excellent compadre @dolanthology.bsky.social ! We’ll be heading to Brighton on 27th November at The Folklore Rooms! Also joined by Jacob Glew (formally of Fighting Fiction!) JOIN US! Sydes x wegottickets.com/event/675446

You come to me, on the day of Ed Dyer birthday, to post about the headline show I’m playing?! That’s right! Back by zero demand, Ed Poole Music, Heartwork and I are back together again in Swindon! At The Castle Old Town on Thursday October 30th, brought to you by SoP Live! JOIN US! Sydes x

Not exactly a scalding hot take here, but if you watch a video or play music in public without headphones, you should be shot out of a cannon into the sun.

Had a really special day on Saturday at Happy Daze Festival to celebrate the life of Daisy. It was an honour to be apart of something so personal to friends and family. Thank you for asking me to be involved Sydes x