18/1/26 🔥show Ivan Waters and the Citadel at The Waiting Room, London Grand, off tangent TUNES with a love of George Orwell and Britpop. They "write songs that feel like instant classics..." "... soulful vocals and lyrics grounded in honesty and wit⁠" (Showcase Daily) youtu.be/ocepiusvc2w?...

‘I’ve had a keyboard since I was a young girl and have worked hard to try and make it as a musician ever since. It’s an honour to be recognised for this with a Musos Award” Emmie-Mae Avery, Man/Woman/Chainsaw Only musicians can vote! See you on #musosawards26 green carpet Thursday 12th February?

Happy early Christmas to me. #thatbandmoses @artbeat.bsky.social

#musicsky #albumsoftheyear #rock #indie M O S E S 'CAPITALISE this' heard by The Best New Indie #thatbandMOSES www.instagram.com/p/DSUUQLnCMc...

There it is, Labour MPs using 'lefties' as a slur. Overton window moving right at speed

My mum taught all her life, but rarely pursued her own interests. She took up painting and started having lessons a few years ago. She’s 80 next year. It is never too late to learn a new skill and so, so good for the soul.

Totally get this. I see it so much, “Bluesky doesn’t work” “I have X amount of followers but don’t people interact with me???” No one owes you anything on here. Post something. If people like it fine, if not get on with your day job. Lads! It’s Bollocks x Anyway here’s a kitten. #Blessed

Tangents about #Radiohead #HallOrNothingPR #ManicStreetPreachers & more memories/future from NOW in Rocklands Costa del Thames. Greenwich headland felt like landing on a Planet Telex theme park with art, buskers, bars playing loud etc. #experience #musicsky artfulmtb.blogspot.com/2025/11/TheH...

#musicsky tip: artpop #TheOuters played Camden music heritage pub The Good Mixer for one international interdependent mover shaker - End Of The Trail Creative - they made new friends before rounding off a building year playing for another, @loudwomen.org, +made more www.tiktok.com/@rocklandsar...

#MailOut End Of A Quarter Century Bumper Issue From Peacemas to 2026 with alt rock/pop outsiders, under the radar via the interdependent sector: 6 degrees of separation + 3 degrees of celebration #musicsky - alternative #arts promoter updates and opinion artfulmtb.blogspot.com/2025/12/mail...

Chuffed to announce that my guest on my ‘In Conversation…’ for @louderthanwar.bsky.social this Sunday is the wonderful Julie Hesmondhalgh ... actor, activist, fundraiser and music lover…

They will never get tired of playing this record until you get tired of listening.

Masca announce debut album Love Letters and share lead single ‘Oxytocin’ Bristol trio Masca announce their debut album Love Letters, out 3 April. Alongside the announcement, the band share the heartwarming lead single ‘Oxytocin’.

Absolutely agree. Which is why we play a track from it on our best of 2025 podcast. Can you guess which one? (clue - search on grotify for Sonic Nomads #15) #thatbandMOSES

Today is Human Rights Day. We reaffirm our commitment to the inalienable rights of all people to freedom, life and safety from Palestine to Congo, Haiti to Sudan, and here in the UK, amidst inadequate living standards, privacy infringements and persecution for political action.

'CAPITALISE this' "This is MOSES’ best album yet. Anthemic with big choruses, the band deserve to go much further and achieve whatever they wish for. With songs so full of hooks, this album could be the springboard they need..." Music journalist, Susan Hansen, on point linktr.ee/mosesofficia...

Duran Duran knew this back in 1984… ‘Wild boars, never changing..’

If you've never been to the @ivyhousenunhead.bsky.social it is a wonderful venue and adventure - what a great adventure for such a cool gig. #SELondon SE15

Great news that Pale Blue Eyes and Benefits have been added to our Louder Than War Live Festival with Sea Power in March 2026 : Tickets and full bill here louderthanwar.com/louder-than-... via @louderthanwar.bsky.social

Enjoying the 24 hour #241900fest start 6 Dec and back for more today. Follow @122musicmanagement.com for updates on this innovative united nations of alternative music living the stream. Currently have a prime view of dynamic Taiwanese post rockwers, #PoshInverse at 7pm in their local time zone!

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What did Karl Marx predict? He predicted that under unrestricted Capitalism money would be concentrated into the hands of a handful of individuals, that Governments would become controlled by the richest, and that wages would be subsistence level. He was right.

“Beautifully written and meticulously researched... a stunning tribute to the alt-rock icons.” Those aren't my words (or those of Top Gear magazine), but Classic Pop. A perfect Christmas gift for the Goth in your life, CUREPEDIA is now fully updated in a paperback second edition. geni.us/Curepedia

Chaos Twins are taking #TheZineUK doc's editorial reins Miss Dizzy Spell music/#resistance culture Ruby Blue's #stateofstyle #fashion/political aesthetics criticism that remembers what #punk meant Interviews that centre marginalised voices BUILD COMMUNITY, NOT CONTENT instagram.com/chaosxtwins

Huge thanks to The Zine (@artbeat.bsky.social) for this brilliant feature. thezineuk.co.uk/articles/241... We are really lucky to have The Zine - they are huge supporters of the grassroots/independent music scene. #MusicSky

THE BANDS COME OUT TO PLAY calling #indierock #altrock alt pop #bands #musician stars in waiting! If you're free 29th January (finals) +12th February for The #MusosAwards (both in Camden, London) this is an opportunity & a lot of fun Apply by 19th December deadline linktr.ee/soccersix #musicsky

Michael from the band occasionally does spoken word/soundscape work under the name mermyr. ‘Ambiguous Loss’ features in this month’s issue of @redogrereview.bsky.social which is awesome news. Grateful. 💜 It’s a great read, head here for more: ogre.red/issues/2025-...

Only one left week to sign up as an official #IVW26 venue. Here's some kind words from some of our venues that have taken part in the past on why they think you should get involved. 💛

Huge thanks to @blackmarketplay.bsky.social for adding @stilltraffico.bsky.social’s, ‘Full Speed Ahead, Barcelona’ to their ‘New British Rock’ playlist open.spotify.com/playlist/47M... An ace playlist. Stoked that Still Traffico are on it, along with previous stage sharers Radiator. #MusicSky

24:1900 Music Festival Weekend 6th-7th December - resist & rebel, culturally & politically 24 #bandcamp artists, 24 time zones, 24 hours #241900fest is uniting the world in a celebration of music Tickets/Info: 24-1900.live via @122musicmanagement.com thezineuk.co.uk/articles/241... #musicsky

My latest photos in this wonderful review of Wolf Alice #wolfalice

Richard Ayoade made this joke about his brother-in-law Laurence Fox. "It’s nice not seeing him at family events, not seeing him on TV and not seeing him in politics."

As thousands make their way home from Your Party’s conference, I want to say a huge thank you to all the workers and volunteers — cleaners, caterers, technicians and so many more — who made it possible. It’s people’s hard work, often unrecognised, that keeps things going!

Next LOUD WOMEN show: LOUD WOMEN Fest Gadigal/Sydney on 7 December! Free community pool tickets available Our next LOUD WOMEN event is LOUD WOMEN Fest Gadigal/Sydney on 7 December at Crowbar (Gadigal/Sydney) – and we couldn't be more excited! Huge thanks to Kate from Second Idol for pulling this…

I talked to The Interviewist about the DIY ethos, protest music & the influence of folk horror on our work. 💜 www.theinterviewist.com/2025/11/30/m...

THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#1: PINEY GIR + PARENTHESIS DOT DOT DOT - WINTER FLOWERS Piney Gir kicks off our 22nd year by teaming up with Parenthesis Dot Dot Dot to bring us 'Winter Flowers'. The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk

If ReformUK get into government next time then we can kiss goodbye to: Paid holidays Sick pay Safer working conditions Human Rights Workers Rights Unions NHS & healthcare Social care Minimum wage Among many other things. Every person who knows a Reformer should have the conversation!.

On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree. Ate it.

The LOUD WOMEN Radio Show on Resonance FM – Christmas Party special with live sessions from Where We Sleep and MIRI – Tuesday 2 Dec at 6pm Tune in to the LOUD WOMEN Radio Show, Tuesday 2 Dec, 6–7.30pm – it's our one year anniversary of hosting the show on Resonance FM so we're celebrating with a…

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#trump #epstein and many other absolute scumbags appear in our new music video. Very kind of them to participate. 👍

Children Of All Ages have flavoured the supermoon powered #planetwater25 year of the wood snake. As if this Year #9 is setting up #1 - The Year Of The Horse - to gallop with positive possibilities. See how many teens were raised by & sang their hearts out to '90s bands is crossbreeding movements.

At least some hope filtered into the Autumn of 2025 Much appreciation to @zackpolanski.bsky.social

#BlaineBrothers are among film maker friends woven into #TheZineUK doc who have won 2025 awards. Toby Kidd + Finn Kidd have just released the 'EPONYMOUS' EP by New Commercial Product. It's a sonic layered recommendation which @fckncp.bsky.social launched at a busy buzzy Soho Farsight Gallery show

January 2025 feels so innocent before the year has even ended

Circles of #planetwater25 life After #ScaredToDance screened Blaine Brothers 'Rocklands' at London Short Film Festival in January, a #PopOfTheTops gang drink after. November, S2D big-screen the MSP film in C.London, then Toby+Finn of Hatcham Social gift 'EPONYMOUS' EP by New Commercial Product

Add more #HallOrNothingPR vibes with #TheStoneRoses/Mani in the news #ManicStreetPreachers #Oasis + #Radiohead gigs 2025 plus #SuperFurryAnimals + #TheBetaBand touring 2026 Next, 40 years since music PR magician, Philip Hall, started an independent publicity company that REALLY is something else

Ah, but who has heard the brand new album, 'CAPITALISE this' by MOSES, yet? #rock #pop #anthemsallareas for listening pleasure and dawning realisation linktr.ee/mosesofficia...

By November The Slates have returned to - and slayed - the festivals, supported #TheVelvetHands at Dingwalls and I've just seen a clip of them playing live on a Gothenburg train as they head to a Swedish festival stage - all above courtesy of @thisfeelinghq.bsky.social - #indie bands development.

Capitalism only competes when it is forced to. What we have are monopolies, on Energy, on Food, on Housing, on Healthcare, on Public Transport... They don't compete, they just charge as much as they possibly can.