Couldn’t agree more. Found my first listen to DL a bit of a slog. Some flickers, but so many predictable approaches that have been very present in relatively recent work. Not shifted from my position that this treads much of the same ground as ‘New’, lyrically and musically.

He’s made ‘New’ again, hasn’t he? Even pressed it at GZ to be consistent.

This also feels fitting for today

Hiding from the sun and deploying a cherished album

Jumping around various hi-res Beck tracks thanks to him absolutely owning the second 1999 #TOTP tonight.

30 today. Still love it. So important in my early teenage years.

This satirical irony is too blunt. Please try again

Ep 76. We're joined by Pat Lydon who's been to the world's biggest record fair. @justplayed.bsky.social is back with new releases. There's records 'filled with stuff' chat, news, letters and the quiz. pod.link/1456163688 Support the show ko-fi.com/webuyrecords

Yeah mate, I’ve had that, when you are carrying a big stack and the middle ones fall out, massive pain.

An interesting run of records as part of column listening

A masterpiece Here's what I had to say about it five years ago medium.com/@iamwadey/ol...

I got some records back from cleaning. This unfortunately has a large warp, it plays still, but not good for me to sell. Let's rehome it! If you want it comment, "oh, Sandy" and a random wheel thingy will find it a home later. Feel free to RePost 🌞

Well now…

A proper Sunday afternoon listen

Sunday morning listening

Always interesting to see how just how much RSD pricing varied. Seen Blur at a variety of prices from £30 to £43!

Boxing RSD is often a calm, genial affair for most indies. There’s a chance for a more leisurely browse, to pick over what remains and hear all of the best anecdotes from the mania of the first few hours. If you need some tips on what to pick up, the latest column can help:

If you’re in one of the #RSD26 queues, then use my column to help you finalise your list: www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

This one was done at Optimal, but plenty of this year’s RSD treats have been made via Pallas! What’s going on? Find out more in my @clashmusic.com column. www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

The @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social preview is live on @clashmusic.com! Get the lowdown on which things to look for on Saturday. Plus, excellent jazz reissues, Gorillaz, Andrew Rumsey and Katherine Priddy. Read and share as you wish! www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

This one was done at Optimal, but plenty of this year’s RSD treats have been made via Pallas! What’s going on? Find out more in my @clashmusic.com column. www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

Feel free to direct this at the right eyeballs by replying with your most wanted release and where you’re planning on buying it.

The @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social preview is live on @clashmusic.com! Get the lowdown on which things to look for on Saturday. Plus, excellent jazz reissues, Gorillaz, Andrew Rumsey and Katherine Priddy. Read and share as you wish! www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

How does @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social 2026 sound? There’s a column on its way for you next week! (These are review copies. Nobody has broken any rules or an embargo) Support your local indie next Saturday to secure your favourites.

I’ll be writing them no czechs

A heartening number of RSD items pressed at Pallas this year. Lots of Optimal too. Naturally, if it says glitter vinyl, you know who did it.

I did a Top 40 of the Pet Shop Boys' B-sides and extra tracks a couple of years ago and so here you go

Hard agree with every single word

Working on the @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social preview edition of the column for @clashmusic.com. Some very good bits coming out this year.

Really surprised that a critic as experienced as Alex Preston would stoop to using AI to write. Plus I can't imagine rereading and editing my copy without noticing that some of the sentences weren't my own. (The last sentence of the article is very droll.) www.theguardian.com/books/2026/m...

Not sure what prompted me to pull this from the racks, but it was a delight

One of the true Sunday morning records

If you ever wished The Leisure Society had wanted to be a bit more Radiohead, then this album could be for you.

If I could heart this five times…

It’s the weekend! You should treat yourself. Buy some records! But which ones? Allow me and @clashmusic.com to help you with that. @acerecords.bsky.social are delivering the goods: www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

This is lovely. Mark Radcliffe being typically genial. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Next up "Soul/funk/blues/jazz/reggae".

You forgot "world"

The famously niche record fair category lives on

Jesus, they weren’t bloody joking.

It’s the weekend! You should treat yourself. Buy some records! But which ones? Allow me and @clashmusic.com to help you with that. @acerecords.bsky.social are delivering the goods: www.clashmusic.com/features/jus...

Time to buy some records? Warm up for @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social

Portrait of a regulator’s collapse…. www.thenewworld.co.uk/alan-rusbrid...

The ONLY time I’ll engage with this meme

Do an album, please, @michaelstipe.bsky.social

Wooo!

Ben Earl seemed so sure they’d win. You wouldn’t act like that in public otherwise, surely?

My handmade, special packaged copy👇(1/50!) of this-to me-unknown gem. And by special, I mean SPECTACULAR. We must cherish those who put love and dedication to their passion and share it 🏆🏆🏆@unspunheroes.com @justplayed.bsky.social @webuyrecords.bsky.social #vinylcommunity #musicsky #JamesVarda

Have hit the sweet spot that always happens with Damon's songs where the hooks take hold and the melodies soar. Great cut by Matt Colton too.