"It weaves its spell and is at its absolute peak when the instrumentalists combine at create a rare magic." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews Cerys Hafana's Angel: www.silentradio.co.uk/09/22/album-review-cerys-hafana-angel/

10 Favourite TV comedies: Seinfeld Frasier Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads? The Phil Silvers Show Black Books The Day Today Fawlty Towers Porridge Curb Your Enthusiasm The Detectorists

"a mature record that manages to embrace the ancient and modern, which is hypnotic in moods, relaxed yet emotive, a journey into his unique and influential world." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews Mulatu Plays Mulatu www.silentradio.co.uk/09/21/album-review-mulatu-astatke-mulatu-plays-mulatu/

"even when the words are occasionally indistinguishable the music evocatively fills the void to tell the story." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews The Genesis @handofglory.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/09/19/album-review-the-genesis-a-story/

I like this album rather a lot!

"ALA.NI's voice is a delight, understated and uncategorisable albeit with noticeable jazz and soul inflections." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews ALA.NI's Sunshine Music www.silentradio.co.uk/09/12/album-review-ala-ni-sunshine-music/

Struggling to believe that I interviewed Robert Forster.

Wonderful Martin Parr documentary. Love the vivid nature and humour of his photos - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

Who Owns England? by Guy Shrubsole is a clear account of one of England's biggest problems - massive inequalities of land ownership, all the issues it creates & suggestions for alleviating the situation. A rallying call and well worth a read.

Wonderful and wild.

The Devo documentary currently showing on Netflix is a delight. I like the band rather than being a completist but it definitely added to my appreciation and enjoyment of their music and the ideas behind it.

I found this interview particularly fascinating.

Wonderful album.

This sounds fantastic.

"as extreme an example of a record of two halves as is imaginable." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews Bobby's Place by Bobby Conn on @tapeterecords.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/08/19/album-review-bobby-conn-bobbys-place/

"The album is a grown-up record in the best possible sense, happy to display Morén’s full musical and emotional range." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews SunYears' The Song Forlorn. @silverpr.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/08/14/album-review-sunyears-the-song-forlorn/

"There really is no one quite like Prolapse." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews the new album from @prolapseband.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/08/12/album-review-prolapse-i-wonder-when-theyre-going-to-destroy-your-face/

"It is an album that rewards complete immersion in its troubled beauty." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews New Radiations by Marissa Nadler @bellaunion.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/08/11/album-review-marissa-nadler-new-radiations/

Excitement builds.

Fifty years ago today, I watched cricket on TV for the first time (England v Australia). It was an era of gnarly, seemingly old men (Corporal Jones lookalike David Steele on debut, John Edrich making a century) & a world removed from Bazball but I was instantly hooked.

Lovely film with the most deadpan humour: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The far right terrorising asylum seekers in hotels love to spread the lie they’re worried about the risk of sexual assault. But here’s the truth: Two in five men arrested for last summer’s riots had been reported for domestic abuse. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

"his finest display of songwriting thus far." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews I Love People by @coryhanson.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/07/22/album-review-cory-hanson-i-love-people/

An interview with @coryhanson.bsky.social by @andrewneal66.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/07/22/interview-cory-hanson/

"A decisive blend of uncompromising rhetoric and self-reflection with high spirited and inventive music." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews the new album from Made Kuti www.silentradio.co.uk/07/20/album-review-made-kuti-chapter-1-where-does-happiness-come-from/

@marcrileydj.bsky.social @gidcoe.bsky.social I am ridiculously pleased to have received a BAAAADGE. Thanks for keeping me so well entertained.

"a manifesto for the musically open minded, sounds from around the world coming together into an inventive and immersive whole." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews Tian Qiyi's Songs For Workers www.silentradio.co.uk/06/26/album-review-tian-qiyi-songs-for-workers/

Our interview with Brighde Chaimbeul www.silentradio.co.uk/06/24/interview-brighde-chaimbeul/

"a spirit of fearless experimentation that makes for a refreshing and unique album." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews Sunwise by Brighde Chaimbeul www.silentradio.co.uk/06/24/album-review-brighde-chaimbeul-sunwise/

Oh my, Sparks were magical last night.

A strong contender for album of 2025.

I saw Kim Deal last night and it was a joy.

"an impressive feat of highly idiosyncratic songwriting and distinctive vocals." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews U.S.Girls' Scratch It @4ad.com www.silentradio.co.uk/06/15/album-review-u-s-girls-scratch-it/

So sad to hear that Brian Wilson has passed. Will ever be grateful to have seen him at Primavera 2016. Even though he was long past his peak & humble about his ability to consistently make those harmonies, it was still magical.

This is very exciting news.

"it should appeal to anyone with an interest in quietly thoughtful yet emotional music." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews common thread by Pippa Blundell www.silentradio.co.uk/06/01/album-review-pippa-blundell-common-thread/

Amazing gig from @trupatrupa.bsky.social at New Continental Preston last night. Sonically adventurous & the way Grzegorz bounced around the stage as if on a trampoline energised the room.

Excellent article that sets out the farce of Carer's Allowance clawback www.theguardian.com/news/ng-interactive/2025/may/24/something-has-gone-very-wrong-how-the-carers-scandal-was-exposed

Whilst I was in Liverpool, I went on the Magical Mystery Tour - a thoroughly enjoyable & informative trip. Recommended for my fellow Beatles enthusiasts.

Always a joy to see Ezra Furman.

This is exciting news. It will be interesting to see how they manage to retain the novel's generous charm.

Here is @andrewneal66.bsky.social's interview with AMMAR 808 www.silentradio.co.uk/05/21/interview-ammar-808/

"a blend of worlds and traditions that is emotional and exhilarating, one that acts as the ideal tonic." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews Club Tounsi by AMMAR 808 www.silentradio.co.uk/05/21/album-review-ammar-808-club-tounsi/

A new Robert Forster album invariably makes me absurdly happy.

Proper tickets for the Daily Toll (Aussie indie-pop on @toughloverecords.bsky.social ) and Patrick Fitzgerald @kitchensod.bsky.social on Thurs July 3rd @thecontinental.bsky.social Preston now available to pick up from @actionrecords.bsky.social in Preston with no booking fee!

"songs to be swept along by and inhabit completely" @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews @msezrafurman.bsky.social via @bellaunion.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/05/12/album-review-ezra-furman-goodbye-small-head/

A rare night at the theatre for me.

What a pleasure it was to have Grzegorz answer my questions.

"captures the vibrancy of the music scene and is guaranteed to inspire new love affairs with Zimbabwean music." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews new Analog Africa comp www.silentradio.co.uk/04/24/album-review-various-artists-roots-rocking-zimbabwe-the-modern-sound-of-harare-townships-1975-1980/

"The Bell Tower is remarkably fully realised in its fusing of an array of musical styles: experimental, classical, ambient, electronic and choral." @andrewneal66.bsky.social reviews Rebekka Karijord on @bellaunion.bsky.social www.silentradio.co.uk/04/23/album-review-rebekka-karijord-the-bell-tower/