Bird Box (2018) - Quite enjoyed this psychological thriller. A similar vibe to A Quiet Place which came out the same year. SB clearly keen to pick less obvious roles now. I’m on a run of films I watched a while back now (decided to pick a few off when they came out rather stat sequential) #SBwatch

🔴 Random Access Memory 4 LISTEN🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/r... #playlist #mixcloud

AOTW (x2): Midding - .44 EP - Neo Psych Ulrika Spacek - Expo - Neo-Psych Other Highlights: Mandy, Indiana - Noise Rock Vegas Water Taxi - Indie Melissa + Theo - Vintage Country Carwyn Ellis + Rio 18 - MPB Beverley Glenn Copeland - New Age Ratboys - Indie Grown Up Noise - Indie Pop

🟢 Random Access Memory 3 (from my collection) Listen🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/r... #playlist #mixcloud

New & Notable: Hushed and lovely songs cradled in gentle guitar and lush strings and centered on tender vocals.

LONDON!!!!!!! I'm coming back with my band on 27 May 2026 on my ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR 🔥❤️🎸 wegottickets.com/fikarecordin... Buzzing to see you all again! @fikarecordings.com

Gave blood today at the full time donor centre in Twickenham which is on floor 8 of a big old office block. They’ve added this cool mural to the side of it which is pretty cool and nicer than the block of concrete it used to have #giveblood

A new film thread for 2026 🍿 Made my first trip to a cinema to see Marty Supreme. Does this count as a 2026 film seeing as it was released so late last year? I’m gonna say yes. Intense & chaotic film. Marty isn’t a totally likeable character but it’s hard not to route for him #filmsky #chopsfilm

Not a thriller but a decent defensive battle for three quarters before the Seahawks finally wore down the Pats. I definitely had a few micro naps in that second half though #nfluk #superbowlLX

1972. The first ever Ziggy Stardust gig at a pub in suburban Surrey, albeit one with a rich gig history

Harrison Reed with a deserved goal of the month #FulhamFC #COYW

Super Bowl Sunday. I’ve not watched much live NFL this season but kept up with the highlights and am looking forward to tonight. Very much hoping the Seahawks defeat the Evil Empire #nfluk #superbowlLX

Health issues preoccupying me currently but that Bloody Head LP is superb. Not sure if the new Ivan The Tolerable counts as well? I got my copy in Jan anyway!

I meant to post this yesterday. Kevin’s headband score prediction fell just short. Yet another reason to be a bit disappointed with him #fulhamfc

- Plantoid - Flare - Minor Dents - Sitting With The Fish EP - Bloody Head - Bend Down And Kiss The Ground - James Adrian Brown - Forever Neon Lights - Industrial Coast (VA) - America Lies Bleeding (Deconstructed Reconstructed - Uniform)

#topfives January albums of the month Clementine March - Powder Keg Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore - Tragic Magic Yin Yin - Spirit Adapter Plantoid - Flare Tyler Ballgame - For The First Time, Again

Ocean's Eight (2018) - Heist movie sequel. A cool cast and a fun plot that you can just sit back and enjoy. This is pretty formulaic stuff but SB knows how to get the most out of it #SBwatch

Our Brand Is Crisis (2015) - Comedy-drama based on 2002 Bolivian election. SB is really outstanding as political strategist “Calamity” Jane Bodine who finds herself assisting a candidate who apparently has no chance of winning. Billy Bob Thornton is good fun as her opposite number #SBwatch 7.5

My favourite album in January: Langkamer - No

‪Chops Top 5: January Albums of the Month (a little late) ▪️Clementine March - Powder Keg ▪️Jana Horn - Jana Horn ▪️The Just Joans - Romantic Visions of Scotland ▪️Courtney Marie Andrews - Valentine ▪️Lucinda Williams - World’s Gone Wrong ‪#chopsfives #topfive #AOTM reply or QT‬ to share yours

AOTW: Annabelle Chairlegs - Waking Up - Indie Other Highlights: Lande Hekt - Indie Pop Joyce Manor - Indie Punk James Adrian Brown - Electronic David Moore - Minimalist Ye Vagabonds - Irish Folk GUV - Baggy Softcult - Shoegaze Hate Moss - Electro Clash Kula Shaker - Post Britpop

Went out for lunch with some work pals today. We have a really nice Nepalese street food restaurant. However, the rice bowl I had was massive. Way more than I needed for lunch and I still feel full now! This is not helping my efforts to lose weight.

Today is the 40th anniversary of my first ever gig. Marillion on the Misplaced Childhood tour at Hammy Odeon. Managed to swerve the zeitgeist ever since #chopsgigs

Lucinda Williams was magnificent at The Barbican last night. Over 26 years since I first heard her music so I’m very glad to finally see her live. Support from Ben du la Cour #chopsgigs #lucinawilliams #barbican

This is who runs this account. Check those collars 👌

Dang. Tuned in at 2-0 down. Was celebrating that scorcher from Kevin when we conceded again. Decent effort though #fulhamfc

January 2026 #chopsbooks #bookstack Off and running with my new year reading with a couple of easy comfort reads. Enjoyed both. #booksky #agathachristie #cyclingbooks

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Great trip up to Coventry to see Haress & Gwenifer Raymond at Just Dropped In. Best way to spend a Friday evening #chopsgigs #haress #gweniferraymond @joesors.bsky.social @justdroppedin.bsky.social @ivwuk.bsky.social @gweniferraymond.bsky.social

Haress 😻🐾

Wowzers 😻 what a night :) Thanks for supporting such amazing artists . Gweniffer & Haress were an absolute treat 🔥 Oh … & the cat says “hi” 🐾

Dreadful news. She was a joy in everything I saw her in 😕

This is terrible. It is also an opportunity for certain journalists to finally speak up with a *fraction* of the courage the people of Minneapolis have shown. It is also instructive that Lemon is Black. Woe/pox etc upon white journalists who don’t freak out about this.

AOTW: Papooz - Papooz & Friends Other Highlights: Backengrillen - Exp Jazz Craven Faults - Electronic Langmaker - Indie Hot Face - Punk Ski Team - Indie Pop European Sun - Indie Pop/Spoken Word Bangs & Talbot - Acid Jazz Julian Lage - Jazz Yin Yin - Psych Funk

Still travelling. Another 90 minutes before I get to where I’m heading. Next up to keep me motivated is this awesome collection of tunes. I’ve already had a bop to Missy Elliott #np

Soundtracking my journey to Cambridge this morning #np #nowplaying

Epic night to open the @babayagashut.bsky.social series of farewell shows for @corsicastudios.bsky.social Part Chimp (who were astonishingly loud), AAA Gripper & The Mute Servants all playing brilliant sets #chopsgigs @partchimp.bsky.social @xeaglepissx.bsky.social @theewatfordbob.bsky.social

Carla J Easton also played a cracking set of new songs from her upcoming solo album and new to me Copenhagen based band Pelts opened the bill in style #chopsgigs #carlajeaston #pelts #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social @carlajeaston.bsky.social

Another glorious Winter Sprinter night with The Just Joans. Their new album came out on Friday and is another classic. #chopsgigs #thejustjoans #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com @thejustjoans.bsky.social @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social

Two nights away with work (including a sneaky trip back to London for a gig) followed by the drive down to The Pig last night has meant I’m a bit wiped out tonight and have had to forego Byrne’s Night at the MOTH Club tonight. I will be back at the Lex for The Just Joans tomorrow though #chopsgigs

Went down to The Pig restaurant in the New Forest last night for a meal and an overnight stay. The food was great and we had a lovely relaxing day today. Did the kitchen garden tour then headed to Christchurch for a bracing walk along the seafront.

Our UK tour starts in 7 weeks!

Winter Sprinter day 1 also included Jessica’s Brother playing a set with a lot of new material & Steven Adams playing solo. A great night all in with a load of pals in the audience #chopsgigs #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com

Belated snaps from Wednesday night’s first evening of Winter Sprinter at The Lexington. British Birds were excellent, so glad I finally saw them. I think I even played a small role in getting them the gig! #chopsgigs #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com #britishbirds

Travelling from Huntingdon as I’m away for work. Times actually quicker than from home but price is a bit tasty #thameslink

Heading to that London for night 1 of Winter Sprinter at The Lex. Excited to finally get to see British Birds #chopsgigs @fikarecordings.com

AOTW: Tyler Ramsey + Carl Broemel - Celestun - Americana / Ambient Americana Other Highlights: Rifle - Hardcore DZ Deathrays - Garage Rock Shaking Hand - Math Rock Wormy - Indie / Garage Rock Imarhan - Desert Blues Together Pangea - Indie Mary Lattimore - Ambient Monster Florence - Hip-Hop

New show. It's that time again for the brilliant 157 themed Show with @darren157.bsky.social. This Months theme is Opposites Attract! Give a listen below. www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...

Soundtracked my run tonight #np

1. Memoir of a Snail (Elliot 2024) 2. One Battle After Another (Anderson, 2025) 3. September 5 (Fehlbaum, 2024) 4. A Complete Unknown (Mangold 2024) 5. Midnight Run (Brest, 1988)