Wrote about 20,000 words on the hypnotic genius of Laura Nyro whose music pulls me in like few other artists. If you know, you know... Part one: www.listeningsessions.ca/p/the-laura-... Part two: www.listeningsessions.ca/p/the-laura-... Part three: www.listeningsessions.ca/p/the-laura-...

New from me - the conclusion of my three-part essay on Laura Nyro. www.listeningsessions.ca/p/the-laura-...

Actual inter-band observation today as we’re working up a new song: “This really kicks far more ass than should be anticipated of us.” Album seven is in the works.

For the past month, I have been immersing myself in the music of Laura Nyro and writing an essay that tries to explain why she was--make that, is--unforgettable. Here is the first part of the essay. Read here: www.listeningsessions.ca/p/the-laura-...

That Chi Coltrane recording is great and you can feel the influence of Laura Nyro on it.

Picked up Laura Nyro’s 2d album at the new local vinyl store. This is a 1973 pressing with a fun “newspaper” on the inner sleeve.

Was intrigued to listen to Iggy Pop’s The Idiot after its mention on @losingmyopinion.bsky.social and so I learned the first version of Bowie’s China Girl, the ubiquitous 80s pop radio song in its day played to death, is on this album. I had no idea. open.spotify.com/episode/4ehk...

Out now, the sophomore release from this Trademark Issues-adjacent band whose band name was briefly on the shortlist for ours. Streaming everywhere.

New music out today! It’s A PHYSICAL MANIFESTATION OF JOY AND LONELINESS open.spotify.com/album/1y5oNL...

Watched Dr. Strangelove last night. I found it funny and engaging but not incredible. Maybe because, apparently, I had zero idea what it would be about and was a comedy? I have crazy gaps in my knowledge of movies.

Keep being awesome

Thanks to the Daft Pom Show for playing “A100,” our daft song about British road nomenclature, from our newly reissued 2020 debut album. The extended IT MUST BE SOMETHING Digipak CD reissue is now from @subjangle.bsky.social!

Just listen to this song by @trademarkissues.bsky.social "Glow Through The Motions" How can you not like it? trademarkissues.bandcamp.com/track/glow-t...

This was my first band, I don’t even remember this t-shirt existing!!

Time to get the tree! #treebant

New PJ Pajamas album out today! open.spotify.com/album/79Xj9e...

Here's Episode 118 of The 157 Show!! Outsider Music - Music For People That Don't Quite Fit Enjoy Responsibly!! www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...

Spotify depths find of the month!: Desna Sisarich (1 Spotify listener). New Zealand singer-songwriter-pianist - great Laura Nyro-like 1972 single. open.spotify.com/track/4Df78e...

A shout to Kat for playing “Airside” over in Leyland, England! 💡 www.mixcloud.com/RadioLeyland...

Lots of cool music and good vibes on this latest episode of the #MoternMediaMixtape ! Especially the epic covers by @jma48.bsky.social & @garyhornseth.bsky.social of the legendary @trademarkissues.bsky.social ! Subscribe and don’t miss a single episode! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Thanks for the spin (and for tracking us adjacent to the great Dave Edmunds)! 💡

MERCI! Thank you Philippe and the Lollipop program at Canal B 94.0 FM in Rennes, France for the broadcast debut of "All The Little Things" Listen: canalb.fr/lollypop/8215

Thank you Aron of Aberdeen’s SHMUfm for giving “Rebellious Cardigan” its global broadcast debut (as far as we know)! Being played right after one of our heroes @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social made it all the nicer! 💡

Brutha Voodoo's Playlist Obscura Tracklist 9th September 2025 playlistobscura.blogspot.com/2025/09/brut... Featuring music by @somehappything.bsky.social @markcorrinmusic.bsky.social @redcavalry.bsky.social @trademarkissues.bsky.social @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social

Thank you @garyrjames.bsky.social for giving our new LP what we believe is its global broadcast debut on the wonderfully eclectic “Uptown Transmission” program, Felixstowe Radio 107.5 FM out of Felixstowe, England!💡🙏 Get “Glow” on Subjangle Records (@subjangle.bsky.social) 👇

So many amazing songs after so many amazing years and not one live performance?! Pretty please with sugar on top… can we put together a live Trademark Issues jam (maybe in the Danvers area during the next Farley get together)? THE FANS REQUIRE IT! Come on y’all, we can make this happen in 2026. 🙏

Once again, we salute friend-of-the-‘Marks @yourfriendgrace.bsky.social for producing the fastest-turn, song-by-song, capsule reaction to our new album. We like this tradition! GLOW is out now as a Bandcamp-first release. 💡 trademarkissues.bandcamp.com

Out now..."Glow" and "Change This Face" double album by @trademarkissues.bsky.social Claim a 15% discount on the limited edition Digipak CD by using code 'trade15' before 04.09.25 trademarkissues.bandcamp.com/album/glow-w...

BAND FACT: The two of us have made six albums but never performed live. We've only been in the same room once, for that matter. We love many songs about bands being on the road. Here’s ours about not. From our new album Glow, out now on Subjangle (@subjangle.bsky.social).

Available to preorder now from @subjangle.bsky.social album 6 ( and 5) from Trademark Issues. Perfect guitar pop songwriting on display 👌 trademarkissues.bandcamp.com/album/glow-w...

Out now! Our latest (6th!) album AND we’re on a record label now. Check out Second-Verse Tambourine and many more :)

All about our Trabi in the local paper! www.newsobserver.com/news/local/c...

Falls Lake Dam and kayaking on the Neuse this morning

Enjoying this minor BJ Thomas hit. That sweet Bacharach vibe hits from the first verse chord changes. open.spotify.com/track/22gpkq...

BAND FACT: We’ve changed the release date for our sixth album from July 25 to August 31. We can’t divulge the reason just yet, but it’s a wonderfully nice one.

BAND FACT: The two of us are scheduled to speak directly today. This will be the third time in our six-year history.

BAND FACT: Our sixth album will be released on Friday, July 25.

It was a great turnout for the premiere of EVIL PUDDLE, the latest (and greatest?!) movie from Motern Media and @shockmarathons.bsky.social! I know I'm biased, but I never know what to expect or how they come up with this stuff, and it's always so much fun! Catch a screening this summer!

EVIL PUDDLE premiere!

The gathering of the Motern tribe for Premiere Weekend 2025!

📚💕 Always meet your heroes. @mychal3ts.bsky.social

Matt Farley did a show on NPR. You should definitely watch it. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VI4...

Choose your own adventure. Maybe you just listen & try to guess what’s going on. Maybe you read the project explanation under the track list. Maybe you click on file names for bonus tracks & more info. Go down a rabbit hole. Or don’t. YOU DECIDE. #143 thearea51singers.bandcamp.com/album/bag-of...

Spring we are ready for you.

When any of my songs get used on a random IG post or tiktok I get overexcited. www.instagram.com/reel/DGPhB88...

BAND ACHIEVEMENT: “Looking the Other Way” has become the first track from our most recent album to shed its Spotify less-than sign. 🎉

We thank the great Janglepophub (@janglepophub.bsky.social) for naming CHANGE THIS FACE one of its Top 30 Albums of 2024. Get to know 29 other jangle pop and jangle-adjacent artists on the list. And follow the blog for a steady stream of great new music. 😀👍 janglepophub.home.blog/2025/02/01/j...