She bought an Itsty bitsy teenie weenie little jar of light tahini

i refuse to believe he’s packed in live performing for good. they were such a brilliant set life affirming gigs

Nick Drake and a crafty fag. A lot of love for the box set 'The Making Of Five Leaves Left' in 2025. And it has some excellent insights. Of course, the core of it was the songs of the LP. River Man (Take 2, April 1969) is just different enough to be worth playing on the Late Show. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

It's been a bad year for drummers. Rick Buckler , seen here in his black suited glory with The Jam. 'That's Entertainment' on the Late Show. And sounding as good as you remember it was. Of course. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

The reverse of the 2025 LP from Half Man Half Biscuit has a great portrait of Nigel Blackwell to cut out and keep. It'll ruin your cover, though. All Asimov And No Fresh Air , it's called. And it has a number called Goodbye Sam Hello Samaritans. Which is running nicely on the LSwMB buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Mark Volman from The Turtles .... he aged well. Passed away in September, though. His music aged extremely well. Can I Get To Know You Better on the Late Show's 'In The Year Twenty And Twenty Five' buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Lightheaded, enjoying another grand day out talking about their group. Thinking! Dreaming! Scheming! (actual LP only has one !) The View From Your Room is sounding well on the LSwMB, which is looking back at 52 weeks of marvellous music. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

The last of the gang to die. David Johansen. January 1950 to February 2025. Girls , from his first solo LP, now on the LSwMB buff.ly/S4gUWSN

There was a third member of Wet Leg but for some reason they were eased out of the band. Although they still get regular visits from Hester and Rhian and the boys. Catch These Fists, from the Moisturized LP , now on the LSwMB buff.ly/S4gUWSN

I used to think that Dion was trying too hard in the late sixties but now I realise he was just doing what he wanted to do. If it meant carrying his LP around with him, then that's OK. Abraham Martin and John, from another 2025 box set 'Jingle Jangle Morning' now on the LSwMB. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

We are now entering Medway times ..... This is great. The Hexapod Scene could have been a soundtrack to a not very scary sixties horror film, but it's even better than that. Now on the LSwMB buff.ly/S4gUWSN

What? Another Lux 'n' Ivy curation? Records about cars and roads and speed and carburettors.... it has the brilliant Aggie Dukes' amended spiritual 'Sing Low Sweet Cadillac' Which has some added calypso. Now on the Late Show buff.ly/S4gUWSN

A rockin' little record I'd want my jockey to play....... They know the enjoyment of loud guitars and drummers that know how to stop and start. As heard on the Late Show in the Spring and now in the Winter. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

A handy cut out and keep guide to your favourite group! The Casuals' Jesamine was included in yet another top box set of 2025. All Things Bright And Beautiful : The UK Pop Explosion 1967-1969 buff.ly/S4gUWSN

tUnE-yArDs know the excitement of Christmas morning is a fleeting experience, but is still one to be enjoyed. Especially if you get new drumsticks and a bass guitar! Their 'Limelight' was one of the most joybringing records of 2025. And it's back on the Late Show too buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Brenton Wood. Died at the start of 2025. Remembered now at the end. What record to play on the Late Show? Ah, come on..... really? buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Bbird With Two B's is one of those band names that bands are usually advised against. Doesn't matter, of course. This record is great. Edward Barton words, I think. Played on the Late Show in April, to prepare us for a summer. And on tonight's show to prepare us for 2026. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

The second week in June wasn't great, was it? Sly Stone and then Brian Wilson. "Stand!" was played on the Late Show to mark Sly's passing. And again tonight. In the end, you'll still be you One that's done all the things you set out to do..... buff.ly/S4gUWSN

A tip of the hat and a box of fancy chocolates to the people at Precious Recordings Of London. Giving great design to great recordings of great sessions by great groups. Something New, from The Vultues, is only one hundred seconds long. Always room for it on the Late Show. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

From another magnificent box set courtesy of Cherry Red. I Shall Be Released - covers of Bobby Dylan songs, 1963-1970. Brave to do this song, they were. Worth it , though. On this evening's Late Stephen Boxing Show... buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Most Things. They're always delighted when the photos come back from the chemists with no faulty stickers on them. They made some excellent records, too , with no faulty stickers on them either. 'Shops' is brilliant. And on the LSwMB buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Cool artwork to go with the cool sounds of a cool guy. Our Krypton Son had a neat series of releases in 2025 Trouble In Ward 4 was in it. And on the Late Show. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

One day Brian Bilston will be in the right place at the right time for a camera to steal his spirit. In the meantime, go and see him and The Catenary Wires at a swinging hotspot near you. Or buy a 'Sounds Made By Humans' LP. 'Alexa What Is There To Know About Love' now on the LSwMB. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Ah...... this was hard to take in. Dave Ball, gone in October. The hits remain, of course. Bedsitter now on the Late Show buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Stand Up, Trelane! Stand Up For Rocking Roll! The leader of the Squires Of Gothos brought a golden nugget to the Late Show. Searching In The Wilderness. (Originally by Alan Pound's Get Rich, but I'd never heard of Alan or the song) Aired on the LSwMB in April. And tonight. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

They're Dee-licious, They're De-Lovely, They're Dee-Lite! Full of the joys of pop. The b-side of Groove Is In The Heart was picked by Jon Savage for this year's collection '1986-1990 : Rollin' Under The Melody'. And a cheery addition to the St Stephen's Boxing Late Show. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

As featured on a 2025 box set 'The Motor City Is Burning' which is , as you might imagine, brilliant. A set which was mined , and will continue to be mined, by the nugget hungry Late Show. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

"Begob, here's me bus" Edwyn Collins stepped down from live performances this year. Although I hope he changes his mind. He will make records, though. Hopefully as good as 'The Heart Is A Foolish Little Thing' which is on the LSwMB around now. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Bloody Hell, It's The Burning Hell !!! In action, although I'm not convinced by Mathias's jumper. Their excellent Bottle Of Chianti, Cheese And A Charcuterie Board is on the Late Show, as an indication that 2025 was a very good year. For records, I mean. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

This is the best image to sum up Brian in 1966. He didn't get to see 2026 but it will be a Pet Sounds year, I think. The disc jockey thought about lesser known Pet songs but couldn't come up with a good enough reason to avoid God Only Knows. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

It's Duke's birthday today. He would have been ninety years old. The Four Tops hit cover of The Left Banke's Walk Away Renee opening this evening's Late Show in a stirring and wonderful way. buff.ly/S4gUWSN

Micky with his new reel-to-reel recorder, Christmas 1963.

Can you even call yourself a proper parent if you don’t spend the entire time when your family are opening presents on Christmas Day hovering around them on high alert with a bin bag to instantly gather up the discarded wrapping paper.

what a great thought...(I'll have to look up Bobby)

Happy Holiday love from Kid, Ryan, El Roi, and Farooz.

Festive joy all over the country as happy children unwrap their Swansea Sound LPs

Thousands of people have contacted me recently asking me to list my favorite songs of all time. So here goes. 1/500 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB5Y...

My favourite CD/LP of 2025.

So it seems @mickeyundertone.bsky.social is a Celebrity! Tune in at 7.30pm tonight on BBC 2 and cheer him on. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

Great work @mickeyundertone.bsky.social Floored by a midwife!

@mickeyundertone.bsky.social Nice socks!

Well done @mickeyundertone.bsky.social 👏

Ah this is lovely. George ♥️

It could be worse, on my hospital radio show this afternoon I left a song playing from YouTube while I went to the toilet. When I came back it was playing an advert for Listerine and the next link was delivered in a really out of breath way in my haste to get back…

No, he doesn't look like he's full of Christmas Cheer. But Mitch did the original Must Be Santa. Was there a copy of this LP in the Zimmerman house in Hibbing? Ending this week's Late Show. Happy Christmas , etc etc.... buff.ly/wH9wphz

Rob Reiner directing Stand By Me. Nothing more to say. But Ben E.'s hit is now on the LSwMB, to mark Rob's life and work. buff.ly/wH9wphz

Simon says it's not actually a Christmas song, but I've categorised it as a festive gem, and therefore it's on the Late Show wMB. All complaints must be submitted in writing and will be answered within 28 working days. buff.ly/wH9wphz

Well.. Inflammable Material indeed. Getting the de luxe treatment. An ideal Christmas gift for the punk rocker in your life. No More Of That, a Stiff Little Nugget, now on the Late Show buff.ly/wH9wphz

I remember the excitement of this when it came out. Los Lobos version of I Wanna Be Like You is on the Late Show, to mark the centenary of the great Robert Sherman. The Disney songwriter. Wounded in WW2, Purple Heart, one of the first soldiers into Dachau. Born this day 1925. buff.ly/wH9wphz