Looking forward to the Coastal Ghost album

Don’t get enough love and they were a fantastic live band. Never heard any noise about them reforming unless I missed it completely.

@nightingalesuk.bsky.social People of Sheffield, buy your tickets.

Bought the first two Bloc Party albums in a chazza for a pound each this morning. Wasn’t convinced at the time but listening now, both have their moments.

Bought this in prep for The Nightingales show in Sheffield next month. I’m going in.

Please repost and spread the word. A lot of people are struggling due to AI affecting their livelihoods and Matt is one of them. www.mathew-owen.co.uk

One of my oldest friends has gone missing in Thailand. Sharing this on all platforms and would appreciate any reposts

At the dentist two days ago with toothache. X-rays show inflamed gums and possible wisdom tooth issues. Injection, area in question cleaned and sent on my way with antibiotics. Stand at reception desk fearing the worst. Cost? Nowt. Two days on, pain seems to have gone completely. Love your NHS.

Haven't had a single design job in 3 months. Anyone need any small design work done? It takes less than 5 seconds to RT, like something Big up your mates, help them out, even if you don't need anything done Support them when you can. You never know who might see it Link in bio as always Cheers ✊

Emergency dental appointment tomorrow as have developed a mild toothache. He says trying to eat mini cheddars on the good side of his mouth as he types this.

Post a pic of a support band you fell in love with that you had never heard of before the show. Wild Swans (supporting Echo and the Bunnymen - Leicester 12 December 1981)

#SheffEvents #Date280526

And now I’m in the kitchen making cheese on toast

Post a pic of a support band you fell in love with that you had never heard of before the show. The Clientele (supporting Wilco 2009)

I probably went to a few myself there in the early to mid ‘70s. And one that sticks in the mind, being taken to see the play Billy Liar there when I was about ten. Had not a clue what was going on.

Elton on TOTP 1983 doing I Guess That’s Why They Call It The Blues. Sneaky love it.

Post a picture of the venue where you attended your first concert and the band. The Stranglers - 23 July 1980, Corby.

#NowPlaying Much underrated

The Josh Rouse record I return to most. Winter in the Hamptons reminds me of prime Go-Betweens. m.youtube.com/watch?v=PEES...

This is my new album. It's instrumental, apart from some crowd chanting on Your Gold, Mr Bridger. The average tune length is two minutes and eight seconds. There are fourteen tunes. It sounds like old telly music. It's ace. I'd love it if you listened. I've love it even more if you shared it.

@riproaringstuff.bsky.social These ThIngs Take Time.

Currently under discussion on Sheffield Forum. The time punk rock came to Barnsley in May 1976. Advert from the South Yorkshire & Mexborough and Swindon Times - 22 May 1976.

Parakeet munching on an apple in Sheffield. #birdphotography

My new favourite thing. youtu.be/AJxHNAv-LiQ?...

@thehangingstars.bsky.social Easing out the old year. Good wishes to all for 2026

From Bandcamp The Great Leap Forward We've added a show, a matinee at Pop Recs, Sunderland on Sunday 15th February. As this will be a warm up for the Scottish gigs later that month, entry will be FREE, with doors open at 4pm. poprecs.co.uk at 172-175 High St W, SR1 1UP, Sunderland, Alan B/TGLF

@durutti74.bsky.social @plc69.bsky.social @hifisean.bsky.social Family tradition/Family indulging old man means at Christmas I do a 2025 playlist. So thank you Rob/Paul/Sean and others for bringing the tunes and offering some respite from the shitstorm that has been 2025. Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS THOM YORKE

RIP Max Eider One of my favourite singles from 1983 m.youtube.com/watch?v=6sOT...

Shack were magisterial in Sheffield last night. Perfectly crafted songs suddenly spinning off at dizzying tangents. And I finally got to hear Carousel live. Will further investigate the support Credits. Yet another Liverpool band with the obligatory impressive musical chops.

Not a bad bill 41 years ago today. Highlight was the then unreleased Perfect Blue. Part of the show was later released on a BBC album but sadly not this song. Loved that first Blow Monkeys album and first impressions of Del Amitri were good. IIRC, Pat Nevin was in attendance at this one.

Third trip of the year to see the band of 1981. Fifteen and look it so entry to the bar is, well barred. No choice but to watch Wild Swans who are ace, an ornate version of the headliners. Best time I saw the Bunnymen. Open with No Hands, into With a Hip and then for the next hour they just own it.

Just had a sneaky peek at the Shack Setlist for Bristol last night. No spoilers but, all being well, I’ll soon be hearing my favourite Shack song live. Extra psyched now for Sheffield on Sunday. Ps. It’s a John song.

Sunday morning listening. What a band.

@durutti74.bsky.social @paulkindred.bsky.social Please see attached.

43 years ago today. I had terrible seats but I was 16 and I had to see them. Soundtrack to my early teenage years.

This live version of Kitchen Of Distinction's Mad As Snow with David McAlmont is on another level. youtu.be/a-yLCGlG1uk?...

Don’t stream music indoors and clearly listening to more podcasts on the dog walks. But here we are

My new novel Drum is now available to pre-order as a Kindle. You can't pre-order the pb but they are both out on Jan 1st. Like most people I've had to raise my prices v slightly but I hope you will think my endeavours worthy of the price of a couple of trendy coffees. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2TD6M2Q

@iggypopbarker.bsky.social Just seen my concert of the year unless Shack step up in two weeks. Patrick Fitzgerald with Julian Swales and Semay Wu at Trades Club, Hebden Bridge. Mad As Snow was the peak. How does JS seem to barely touch that guitar yet coax such blissful sounds from it?

Siouxsie & The Banshees 28.11.82 Only time I saw them but glad it was at my favourite venue in support of Kiss in the Dreamhouse, the album when the Banshees went Technicolour.

Introduce yourself with 5 acts you've seen Bogshed Shirley Bassey Bad Manners Musical Youth Bjorn Again

RAINBOW (1972) was originally conceived as Britain's answer to Sesame Street, and Geoffrey, George, Zippy and Bungle would eventually become household names. But the first series featured a maniacal, wide-eyed, terrifying prototype of cuddly old Bungle Bear...

One more before the dog walk

Another listen for one of my purchases of the year.

20 November 1994 - Gene@The Leadmill, Sheffield A fan of the early run of singles especially “Olympian” and they were a surprisingly robust live act. Fairly sure Justine Frischmann was stood directly behind me and yakked to her friend throughout. If it was you, Justine, bad form!

This - finally - is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves. GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit. Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...

1981. This was great fun at 15. Virtually all of the singles up to that point plus the best of their previous two albums. Support was the abysmal Anti- Nowhere League.

The Smiths 16 November 1983 - Leicester Poly Fourth time seeing them but first time as a headliner. A minibus for the short trek to Leicester is arranged. Armed with a hit single, every audience is devoted. Highlights are “This night has opened my eyes” and “TCM” twice over. Red Guitars support.