#5debutalbums1014 Faris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira's project from 2011 - Cat's Eyes Saw Rachel play solo at the Union Chapel but never caught CE. Rachel's own solo album The Deserters (2012) also up for consideration

We are 5! 🎈 THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org

Now on sale: the fourth Indoor Festival of Folk. Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest. Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c

Synth East is looking like the best one yet = Cabaret Voltaire, Scanner and much much more #Norwich #Synth

Think I went to Field Day festival in London every year in the #5DebutAlbums1014 period and among many memorable sets seeing Anna Calvi for the first time stands out. Her debut a strong one for my top 5

#5DebutAlbums1014 Savages - Silence Yourself

Voting begins this evening for #5debutalbums8084 Just gotta whittle it down to five. Only five. It's nearly Halloween so who can I draft in to help?

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Pre order signed copies of my May 2026 released memoirs now! membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/john-r...

Let's see your Wednesday face

After a bit of pre-sale wrestling (sadly not scripted by Bob) I'm beyond delighted to have a ticket for Kentish Town next year

Might need to call in Steve Backshall for my #5debutalbums8084 . So far it's got Rattlesnakes and Crocodiles in it.

I know it’s early but my #Christmas card and gift wrap collection is now available in my online shop www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...

This video is simply entitled: ‘Thrilled and Terrified!’…. Don’t forget to use the code LOVEBOOKSHOPS to get 10% off the price of Legenda if you preorder from Bookshop.org before the end of October (plus you’re supporting independent bookshops!!) x LOVE YOU ALL… (signed Nervous of Woodstock…)

Maybe everyone was having too much fun to post but surprised that this is all there is on Bluesky about the fantastic Wild Paths festival. Great new bands in historic venues (including a medieval church, a C17 chapel and an underground tunnel). Strong recommend if it comes back next year #LiveMusic

Fantastic second night of the Wild Paths festival in Norwich. Here's Home Counties at the lovely St Laurence Church #livemusic #WildPaths

Bored now #Caturday

Films that shaped my understanding of the medium: Seance On A Wet Afternoon

My shopping list for tomorrow: slippers and the new Brian Eno book. There's a Venn diagram in that somewhere

It's music business day! I mean Bandcamp Friday! Where your favourite musicians tell you about their wares, & I have compiled a special release of every track from 'A Year of Lore - Series 1' So you can listen in a whole evening! 12 EPs = 39 tracks. ❤️ Laura brawlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-year...

I know it's a day early for #FallFriday but.... one day a Spanish king With a council of bad knaves Tried to come to Bury

Top marks to Barefoot Bakery in Oxford who played Magnolia Electric Company Songs:Ohia all the way through this morning. I stayed for a second coffee to hear it out

Best email of the day. Cheer up your Sunday by subscribing @thequietus.com

A new @richards7370.bsky.social poll? Then Let's Push Things Forward #5debutalbums00-04

Make a band singular 1 Maniac

Hello everyone! I am delighted to announce that John Spiers and I will be heading out on tour again this December - playing at 11 venues across the country: Please visit: www.jackieoates.co.uk for more details @johnspiers.co.uk

Nearly decision time. Anyone got the number for that octopus who draws the World Cup winners? #5albums50s60sfinal

On Monday 15 September, I’ll be giving a talk on ‘A Remarkable Woman’ – May Morris and her Circle, at the Russell Cotes Museum. russellcotes.com/event/may-mo...

One month to go until Perennial, Fightmilk, and Gross Misconduct at The Ivy House! 🎟: wegottickets.com/event/667024 low income options available, no one turned away for lack of funds @perennialtheband.bsky.social @fightmilkband.bsky.social

Can't get to one of our gigs this autumn? Well now you can from the comfort of your own home... Delighted to announce our LIVE TO YOUR LIVING ROOM gig 14 October!! events.livetoyourlivingroom.com/events/livet... @concertedartists.bsky.social @livetoyourlr.bsky.social @lisaknappmusic.bsky.social

Ok so I'm slow to Bluesky's new feature but can't I stay out and play for a bit longer? #Bookmarks

Just a month until we welcome Jon Wilks to the intimate Green Note #camden #London on Monday 6th Oct - £15 Adv folkandroots.co.uk/jon-wilks A much-admired fingerpicking folk guitarist and singer in the Martin Carthy/Martin Simpson vein.

For a second there my Essex-centric mind thought "surely they're not playing the Pink Toothbrush"

Excellent news! A new series of @ohbrothershow.bsky.social for #FallFriday

The Quietus is 17 today! Can you help us celebrate & survive through 2025 by becoming a subscriber? We've also boosted our top Subscriber Plus tier with hours of brand-new playlists buff.ly/EEPwsid

#5albums50s60sfinal The first (s/t) and last (John Wesley Harding) don't make the cut but everything else in this box is in contention. A remarkable run of albums

Newsflash: our new SCALA!!! legacy project distributes classic and cult movies to all for absolutely free, while supporting mental health charities to boot. Here's our updated report, which we'd be delighted if you could share, and thank you!

Ruin a book by adding “Tom Clancy’s” to the title Tom Clancy's Puppies For Dummies

Pitch conditions right for Grimsby to try that set piece they've been practicing #Carabao

Grimsby vs Man Utd starting to look like Blade Runner #carabao

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Fist bump for #Caturday

Last five concerts I attended: Dan Willson Alan Sparhawk Murmurations John Scofield Ziggarettes

My next London show is a benefit for Resonance 104.4fm in the company of Luke Haines and Jowe Head. Save money on the door by getting your tickets here or via Dice: thelexington.co.uk/event.php?id...

Basie was framed

Spellbound live at We Out Here festival! Another beautiful sun-slapped year and my first ever solo set. Grateful to everyone who stopped by <3 Shouts to @jazznorth.bsky.social for putting me on, hope to see many more Northern artists playing next year too 🧡🧡

Start spreading the news etc... I'm having a big clearance sale over on my website. There's lots of things reduced to 50%. Help me stave off eviction for another month by treating yourself to a print or two. www.stuffbymark.co.uk/shop/sale

Two movies nobody would believe are by the same director:

Went to the amazing Scale exhibition in Shoreditch yesterday. A really interesting concept that gets you paying close attention to the instruments while learning more about the 100 famous musicians who play them. Some brilliant stories there. #guitars