It's cold, so here's a song about walking in the snow with my daughter. I'm looking ​to book a few solo gigs, so please comment below with fave venues or promoters, or if you are a promoter looking for acts please feel free to DM. Cheers and HNY! ​#MidlandsMusicScene #SupportLocalMusic #GigSearch

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Happy new year! 2025 was the year I stopped drinking, acquired hearing aids, and The Way After released an album! 2026 should see a follow-up, and before then a video to 'Summer Rain, Ocean Night' (little preview here). Thanks for all your lovely support in '25, it was much, much appreciated 🙂

My inbox is 90% dancers supposedly wanting to feature The Way After's music in their videos. Part of me thinks "be my guest", but another, less constrained part of me thinks I should just cut out the middleman and make my own video. So... who wants to see me bust a few moves on '26? 🕺 😉

Because it's Christmas and we love you, we went to the Trocadero's video booth in 1995 and made you this video. Thanks for all your lovely support this year, and see you in '26 🙂👍🎶

Thank you @amazingradio.com for playing 'Summer Rain, Ocean Night' on air last night - I'm only sorry I missed it! If you'd like to have a listen you can do so here: amazingradio.com/profile/thew... Or here: thewayafter.bandcamp.com/album/still-... Or here: open.spotify.com/album/17saWJ...

Finished building the set!

Band Xmas Get-together - but what were were discussing? Will tell you next year! 😉

I get annoyed when contestants lose my licence fee on Bargain Hunt, I'll be especially annoyed if that fee ends up lining Trump's pocket - I didnt even vote for him! www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Here's a little behind-the-scenes peek at a video I'm making for our song 'Summer Rain, Ocean Night'. Now the preliminary work is done, I'm getting on with some set building 🙂

Celebrating the last #bandcampfriday of 2025 by sharing our first album 'Still To Breathe'. It was a homespun affair, recorded in my spare room, and mixed and mastered by Millar Audio. It's been described as "stellar songwriting", so why not check it out? thewayafter.bandcamp.com/album/still-...

You would have to admit that this bodes well for the next album...

Behold our Spotify Wrapped stats and tremble before our mighty streaming figures, as we stand astride the musical landscape like a towering colossi: open.spotify.com/album/17saWJ...

While you wait for the second album, I've started work on a third album...

I've been putting it off since we moved house, but I finally got round to sorting out the CDs. I dare you to find a bad album in there, I DARE YOU.

I know a lot if people don't do Spotify these days, but do you do Amazing Radio? They've been incredibly supportive of the album, and you can stream the tracks directly from our profile page: amazingradio.com/profile/thew...

So then, my Mani story: In 2004, The Observer voted 'The Stone Roses' the best British album ever. They quoted Mani saying something like: "Not a day goes by without someone coming up to me saying how much the album changed their life." (1/3)

They say never meet your heroes, but "they" never met Mani. I saw him outside a pub in Primrose Hill, and he was grand. So, so sad that he's gone: www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...

So after years of trying to indoctrinate her into what she calls "Dad's Music" it turns out my 9-year old LOVES Supergrass, and especially loves singing along to 'Strange Ones'. The possibility it has a swear word in it only adds to the appeal...

There must be a reason why 'Uptown Top Ranking' is playing around the musical trinket box that is my head, but I'm not complaining.

A little peek behind the wizard's sleeve at Dave's new drum studio; The eagle-eyed amongst you will spot some pics of previous incarnations of the band...

A reminder: ​Our album, Still To Breathe, explores themes of memory and perception: how the past influences your experience of the present. ​It's mainly acoustic, but with a strong melodic sensibility. If you rate The Beatles, Elliott Smith, or REM then the link in bio is for you, now or later: ​

In Birmingham for the day, so paid my respects to Ozzy:

Happy Halloween! If you want to get in the mood, then check out our spooky seance-themed video to 'Ghosts In The Hallway' - don't have nightmares! youtu.be/TfpSpotLDYw

Took this little Rude Girl to visit Coventry Music Museum... we had a lot of fun!

I asked Grok if Grokpedia's entry on George Floyd was neutral:

Happy birthday to me:

Hello and "thank you!" to people in the UK, Germany, US, Brazil, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Mexico, France, Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Poland and Portugal where the album has been streamed since it launched. Wish to join our international community? open.spotify.com/album/17saWJ...

Just about to head to send out the next batch of CDs. If you would like one of your own then please go to our Bandcamp: thewayafter.bandcamp.com/album/still-... Ps. GoFundMe donors: drop me a line with your current address, so I can make sure you all get a copy this side of Christmas!

I made a playlist of songs I was listening to while recording the album - including songs by R.E.M, Elliott Smith, GHOSTWOMAN, Django Django, Rain Parade, The Stone Roses, Galaxie 500, Terry Reid, Neil Young, The La's, Shack... and The Way After. 🎶 Check it out! open.spotify.com/playlist/1ua...

Tune into Cambridge Radio this evening (7-9pm GMT) for new music by independent artists from the local, national and international folk scenes, including 'It's The Right Time But The Right Time Only' by The Way After on Les Ray's 'Strummers & Dreamers' show: www.google.com/url?q=https:...

I like a nice round number, but I'd also like more listeners; People who aren't me have said the album is: "immersive, hypnotic... stellar songwriting", "timeless", "exceptional", "exquisite", and "haunting... draws you in effortlessly" so why not hear for yourself? open.spotify.com/album/17saWJ...

"Nestled in exquisite beauty between jangly indie folk reminiscent of Strange Pilgrim and the ethereal sound of John Grant from the 2000s, “Love Seeks No Easy Way Out” showcases the stunning EP Still To Breathe" Much gratitude to the kind folks at @janglepophub.bsky.social for this lovely write-up:

#bandcampfriday hoorah! Your support would mean a huge amount to us, especially as we prep the next album. Please have a listen, and buy if you can 🙂🎶 thewayafter.bandcamp.com/album/still-...

#BandcampFriday this week which means that all monies blah blah blah... never mind that! Yes, it would be great if you bought our album, but you can also just listen to it and that won't cost you a bean on any day of the month. Here's the link: thewayafter.bandcamp.com/album/still-...

Apologies, I had to pull out of tomorrow's gig at the Empire due to a chest infection, but I'm hoping they'll let me reschedule when I feel better 🤞

Saturday's gig went alright! It was nice to try out the new songs in front of some nice people. Hopefully there'll be some friendly faces at the HMV Empire this Saturday too! 😀👍🎶

Music all day at The Castle Grounds in aid of Coventry Music Museum. Free entry, and I'm on at 4.15pm playing a solo acoustic set - so if you're in or near Cov town centre, I recommend you come check it out 🙂👍🎶

"A hypnotic and evocative melody with subtle touches of folk-rock running through... draws you in effortlessly and lingers long after you’ve hit pause." Thank you LITM for adding 'It's The Right Time...' to their Rock Picks playlist - and for the nice words: www.lostinthemanor.co.uk/blog/2025/9/...

"A tender, evocative introduction to a band poised to carry their own voice into the wider indie landscape, balancing nostalgia with forward-looking ambition." Shout out to Mystic Sons for this great review of 'Still To Breathe': www.mysticsons.com/article/way-...

Hello! The new album 'Still To Breathe' is up on Spotify and has been described as "stellar songwriting" (Obscure Sound). Why not check it out? open.spotify.com/album/17saWJ... PS. For those not using Spotify, I'll post some other links shortly.

Thanks to @anyanyposi.bsky.social for sharing their positive music playlist with what is possibly our least positive and uplifting song (and that's saying something...) 👍🎶

1/3: I was in London yesterday - I saw people who were so concerned about the state of the nation they felt no choice but to *checks notes* wrap themselves in a St George's flag and stand outside the pub in Baker St drinking until 4.30pm in the afternoon.

Really appreciate this warm review of 'Still To Breathe' by @obscuresound.bsky.social - you can have a read, and also a listen via this link: www.obscuresound.com/2025/09/the-...

We've made it into my local paper! A lovely write-up in the Coventry Observer, with some nice things to say about the new album. Many thanks to Pete Chambers, and please feel free to check out the album yourself: thewayafter.bandcamp.com/album/still-...

First spins on (and many thanks to) @amazingradio.com for 'Love Seeks No Easy Way Out', 'Ghosts In The Hallway', and 'Low River'! Really grateful for the support they've given the album 🙂👍🎶

The album’s ready! Yours to stream, download or own! distrokid.com/hyperfollow/... Hope you like what you hear 🙂👂🎶

Album’s out tomorrow! Getting the first batch ready to post, many thanks to those who have supported us! If you'd like a copy, please go to our Bandcamp: thewayafter.bandcamp.com/album/still-... GoFundMe donors: please email [email protected] for your free copy! Streaming links to follow!

GoFundMe donors! These boxes contain the album, and envelopes to send them in. To claim your copy please email: [email protected] with your address and I'll get them out this week! The rest of you can order the album here: thewayafter.bandcamp.com/still-to-bre... (Please and thank you)

We've been moved into our new house for 10 days and I've just realised that I haven't seen any of my recording equipment in that time... 😬