Moo!-day in Inspirals history… Feb 21 1994 Release of I Want You on Mute Records, featuring the legendary Mark E Smith (RIP) from The Fall sharing vocals. The single peaks at Number 18 in the UK charts.

Moo!-day in Inspirals history… Feb 19, 1992 The Inspirals record their 1st BBC, Evening Session as a special live set at Manchester Academy. Clint is also interviewed by Mark Goodier. Four tracks from the session are later given a CD release.

Where is Graham, and who’s watched the Take That documentary?

Moo!-day in Inspirals history… Feb 17, 1992 Release of Dragging me Down on Mute Records. The single peaks at Number 12 in the UK charts. The band’s highest UK singles chart position. 

The guys discuss last year’s winter tour and pick their favourite shows. Keep an eye on inspiralcarpets.com/live-on-tour for this year’s shows.

Look out for a new interview with Clint on The Fierce Panda Podcast, listen now! https://my.spread.link/rgyb

After signing to Scruff of the Neck, they asked us some quick fire questions to get to know us… Graham wasn’t there! 

@inspiralcarpets.bsky.social Amazing what you can find when sorting through your singles!

This day in Inspirals history… Jan 30, 1989 In an early TV appearance we play an instrumental version of Directing Traffic on Tony Wilson’s OSM. Tony wasn’t put off that the band had no singer and even added a plug for a new one at the end. RIP Tony. You are missed. youtu.be/VOGlRudiNOg?...

Inspiral Carpets sign to Manchester record label Scruff of the Neck! New music coming soon…

Inspiral Carpets at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on 11th December 2025 #gigphotography #gigphotos #gigshots #livemusic #livemusicphotos #rockphotos #rockshots #musicphotos #marvellousgigphotography #marveymills #rockmusic #inspiralcarpets #o2shepherdsbushempire @inspiralcarpets.bsky.social

Big announcement coming Friday 6pm!

The Merch Market at The Troxy is now open! Come along and say Moooo! #merchmarket

Head along to this Sunday’s Merch Market at the Troxy in London to sort yourself out with some of the coolest Inspirals merch. Our Uppermill FC football shirts will also be on sale. Thanks again to Tim Burgess for letting us be part of this amazing event. Full info via merch-market.co.uk

Check out the Louder Than War review of last weekend’s Rockaway Beach Festival. Cool as… https://louderthanwar.com/rockaway-beach-festival-2026-live-review/

We’ve added some selections from Rockaway Beach to our Facebook photo albums. https://www.facebook.com/OfficialInspirals/photos_albums Pix courtesy Mia Robinson

It was a brilliant show. Loved Mr. Boon's chat too. Was a welcome lift on Day 3 of a full-on weekend. Still got it fellas.👏🏽

Thank you Rockaway Beach Festival and thank you Butlins! Great to play the first show of what will be an exciting year! Video courtesy Mia Robinson

Happy Moo-year carpetheads! Today we’re off to Butlins for the first show of the year at Rockaway Beach Festival in Bognor Regis. Graham and Clint will be doing a special Q&A before the show at 5.15pm, followed by Inspirals on stage at at 6.45pm.

Thank you everyone - carpetheads, crew and all behind the scenes - for your support in 2025. It’s been a blast! See you in a few days at Rockaway Beach. Happy Moo-year to you all. Have a good one.  See yourself down the front?  https://www.facebook.com/OfficialInspirals/photos_albums

Tune into Absolute Radio tonight at 10pm (Sunday 30th) to hear the Inspirals with Tim Burgess Life album Listening Party. Cool as…  https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/absolute-radio/shows/tim-burgess-listening-party

A big "Mooooo! Christmas" to you all. We can’t thank you enough for your support in 2025. Roll on 2026.

The love for our band on this tour has blown us all away! We can’t thank you all enough for your support. 2026 is already looking like another big year for the Inspirals. We’re playing Rockaway Beach in a couple of weeks. See you down the front Carpetheads!

Great review of our Manchester gig by long time supporter of the band, John Robb. John’s been behind the Inspirals since the 80s. Top bloke.  https://louderthanwar.com/inspiral-carpets-manchester-albert-hall-live-review/ Photo: Danny Robinson

Thank you Dublin! Early show tonight in Belfast for the last show of the winter tour at The Limelight. See you down the front nice and early!  Doors 7pm  Madams Last Recovery 7:20pm  Inspirals 8:20pm Moo! Ticket links in the bio via LinkTree

See you down the front tonight Dublin!  Doors 7pm  Ten Hail Marys 8pm  Inspirals 9pm Moo! Ticket links in the bio via LinkTree

Three members of our top crew who make it all happen. Paul, Leigh & Snidge Back on tour tomorrow in Dublin! Only 2 shows left… Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Brothers In Rhythm! Great to see the legend that is Donald Johnson at our sold out MCR gig on Saturday night! Keep Doing The Du Dojo!

Thank you party people! 

Met these MoFo’s several millennia ago in a studio called SQUARE ONE… roll on years later booking tickets to Mrs Boons Sunday tea parties… me & M are close buddies… & tonight in a sold out MCR Show the tunes are ripping & they are STILL COOL AS F#*K 🔊👏😉 @inspiralcarpets.bsky.social

Great last show on the English and Scottish legs. Ireland here we come! Thanks to all who came. Moooo! Photo Danny Robinson

Leeds, you were amazing! We can’t thank you all enough for your support on this tour. We’re back in Manchester now for tonight’s sold out gig at the Albert Hall. See you down the front party people! Doors at 7pm with DJ Dave Sweetmore playing until Inspirals at 9pm.  

Hey Carpetheads, good news! Football shirts back in stock. Including new black Inspirals crew design now available on the merch stall for a limited time. See you down the front tonight Manchester!

Carpetheads come visit the merch table, there is a full selection of shirts and hats available including the all black crew shirt. Cool as f**k! On tour now Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Thank you London! Tonight we’re off to Leeds O2 Academy, see you down the front Leeds! Doors at 7pm with DJ Dave Sweetmore playing until Inspirals at 9pm.   Video courtesy Alan McGee On tour now Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Thank you London Shepherds Bush Empire, great to be back again. Tonight we’re off to Leeds O2 Academy, see you down the front Leeds! Doors at 7pm with DJ Dave Sweetmore playing until Inspirals at 9pm.   On tour now Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Thank you Cambridge!  On tour now Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Thank you for the support Cambridge! Tonight it’s London Shepherds Bush Empire. No Crackerjack or Royal Goldfish on the bill, but we are pleased to welcome back DJ Dave Sweetmore as support from doors at 7pm, Inspirals at 9pm.  On tour now Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Back on tour tonight at Cambridge Junction. Definitely see you down the front! Only 6 dates left in December, it’s flying by… A big moo! to you all. DJ Dave Sweetmore from doors at 7pm, ic1’s at 7.45pm, Inspirals at 8.45pm On tour now Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Our winter tour continues tomorrow, wed dec 10 at cambridge, junction. See you down the front! Only 6 dates remaining… Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

The Inspirals raffle at Oldham’s Dr Kershaw's Hospice closes this Friday with the draw being held Mon Dec 15. Prizes include the elusive Tim Peaks record (copy number 2!) and a signed football shirt.  https://www.drkh.org.uk/get-involved/shop-online/all-products/furniture-hub-raffle-draw/

Some pix from Margate on Sunday courtesy Mia Robinson. Back on tour Wednesday, see you down the front!  Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Thank you margate! Moo! The band is back on the road this week with shows in Cambridge, London, Leeds & Manchester. Treat yourself to an early Christmas present!  on tour now, see you down the front! Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Inspiral Carpets - Let You Down - Warrington 2025 fri dec 5 warrington, parr hall on tour now, see you down the front! linktr.ee/inspiralCarp...

Thank you Brum, cool as f**k! See you down the front tonight Margate. DJ Dave Sweetmore as support from doors at 7pm, Inspirals at 9pm. Moo! Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree linktr.ee/inspiralCarp...

Thank you Warrington!

Thank you Warrington! Moo! See you down the front tonight Birmingham!  We again welcome DJ Dave Sweetmore as support from doors at 7pm, Inspirals at 9pm Ticket link in the bio via LinkTree

Thank you Sheffield!

Some pix from Sheffield on Thursday.  A big Moo! to Mia Robinson for all the tour pix and videos On tour now, see you down the front! linktr.ee/inspiralCarp...