On this day in 1995 Blur released their much loved single “The Universal”. An NME single of the week...unsurprisingly! 30 years ago it really *did* happen.

Happy 30th anniversary to the interview single “Wibbling Rivalry”. Released by Fierce Panda, it’s a recording of an explosive interview with Noel and Liam Gallagher by @johnharris1969.bsky.social Who bought a copy of this?

Happy 30th anniversary to “If Fingers Were Xylophones” by Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci. Anyone own a copy?

On this day 30 years ago Saint Etienne released their compilation album “Too Young To Die”. The NME and Melody didn’t agree about it! Favourite track?

30 years ago today Laxton’s Superb released the single “What You Want”. Did you buy it or see them at any of these gigs?

30 years ago today Puressence released the single “Fire”. Who bought a copy?

Happy 30th birthday to “Box Star AM” the debut single by Embassy. My copy is number 1847, anyone else got one?

Who remembers in the mid 90’s when XFm (now @radiox.co.uk ) teamed up with Ministry of Sound to put on an indie night called Hospital every Wednesday?

30 years ago this month the Melody Maker was hosting a series of gigs in association with @StellaArtoisUK Here’s their preview article talking about the bands involved. Did anyone on here go to these gigs?

30 years ago today The Wannadies released their single “Might Be Stars”. It was single of the week in the NME. Who bought a copy?

30 years ago today Oasis played the first of two sold out nights at Earls Court. These were the biggest gigs for the band, and the biggest indoor shows ever in the UK at that point in time. Here are the original press reviews and ticket advert. Who went?

30 years ago this month, a new Chester band called Mansun were out and about on their first UK headline tour. This is a great list of small independent venues, including iconic places such as King Tuts, Jug Of Ale, and TJ’s. Sadly many no longer exist.

🚨Big Britpop anniversary alert!🚨 30 years ago today Oasis released the massive single Wonderwall. Great cover by Microdot with photo by Michael Spencer Jones. The girl in the photo is @Neetsy77 although originally it was going to be @liamgallagher in the frame. Best b side?

🚨Big Britpop anniversary alert!🚨 30 years ago today Pulp released the album “Different Class”. For many Britpop fans this is the seminal album of the whole movement. What’s your favourite track? Mine has to be “F.E.E.L.I.N.G.C.A.L.L.E.D.L.O.V.E”

30 years ago today The Stone Roses released the single “Begging You”. It would be the last one until 2016’s “All For One”. Who’s still got the 12” with art print?

Happy 30th anniversary to “He’s On The Phone” by Saint Etienne. Slightly odd review by the NME!!!

Happy 30th birthday to “King Of The Kerb” by Echobelly. Sounded great then, sounded great at their recent London gig. Included a cool French language version of Car Fiction as a b-side.

30 years ago today Super Furry Animals released their second EP “Moog Droog”. It included an early version of “God Show Me Magic”. Does anyone own a copy?

Supermodel released the Britpop deep cut “Penis Size and Cars” 30 years ago today. Anyone a fan of this long lost band?

Happy 30th birthday to the lost gem of “Fireboy” by Lick. Technically it’s a double A side with “Filming”, but “Fireboy” is easily the best track.

Happy 30th anniversary to “Help EP” by Warchild…basically “Lucky” by Radiohead!

Happy 30th anniversary to “You Do” by McAlmont & Butler. Who bought a copy?

“Pig Valentine” by Newport band 60Ft Dolls turns 30 years old today.

Next month (20th November), Hamish MacBain and Ted Kessler are part of an Oasis night at the ICMP in Kilburn. The night will include interviews about their Oasis book, an Oasis quiz and of course hearing some great Oasis music! Tickets on sale here: www.tickettailor.com/events/insti...

The very short career of Oasis bassist Scott McLeod ended 30 users ago this week. Missed his girlfriend, I hope they’re still together!

30 years ago today Cast released their debut album “All Change”. For some reason the press had it in for them and gave it poor reviews. But in my opinion it’s one of the best albums of the era. What’s your favourite track?

Happy 30th anniversary to “Jesus Christ” by Longpigs. Who’s got the limited edition vinyl release?

Happy 30th birthday to “Smiler” by Heavy Stereo. Who bought a copy of this single?

🚨New album from The Stone Roses! (30 years ago). This week in 1995 the NME broke the exciting news that the Roses would be working on their third album for release in 1996…so just a thirty year wait so far! New keyboard player news too.

30 years ago today the mighty @menswearband released their debut (and incorrectly believed by many to be their only) album “Nuisance”. What’s your favourite track? Mine is “125 West 3rd Street”.

30 years ago today Dubstar released their debut album “Disgraceful”. The NME and Melody Maker couldn’t agree if they were Britpop or not. What’s your view?

Happy 30th anniversary to “Angel Interceptor” by Ash. One of the b-sides is a cover of “Gimme Some Truth” which seems fitting as today would’ve been John Lennon’s 85th birthday.

Happy 30th birthday to “Rollercoaster” by Northern Uproar. Who bought a copy of their debut single?

30 years ago today Marion released what I think is their best single “Let’s All Go Together”. What a guitar riff! Anyone go to these gigs in the advert or still own the limited edition 7”?

30 years ago today The Bluetones released the fantastic single “Bluetonic”. Single of the week in both the NME and Melody Maker! Who bought a copy of this?

Happy 30th anniversary to the original release of “Sleeper” the debut single by Audioweb It was rereleased the following year with more success. Who’s got this original version?

30 years ago today Garbage released their debut eponymous album. What’s your favourite track?

Britpop lost gem time… “Get Odd” by Gouge turns 30 years old today. If you’ve never heard it then look it up somewhere, you’ll probably like it!

Happy 30th birthday to “Fantasy” by The Levellers.

“Lux” by Thurman turns 30 years old today. It’s Britpop by numbers, but quite good fun all the same. The music press weren’t impressed! Anyone own a copy?

🚨Huge Britpop anniversary time!🚨 30 years ago today Oasis released their second album, the era defining “(What’s The Story) Morning Glory?” Included here are the surprisingly downbeat reviews by the weekly music press. What’s your favourite track? “Hey Now” for me.

30 years ago this week we found out about new Oasis bass player, Scott McLeod from The Ya’s Ya’s. His tenure was very short lived and he’s been a mysterious character ever since, basically disappeared off the face of the earth!

Thanks to Spyke for the heads up. Tomorrow there’s Suede from 1993!

An early live review of Cast from The Melody Maker 30 years ago this month. Can we all just take a minute to admire John’s stunning Gibson SG?😍

Mani wasn’t impressed by Britpop (even his mates Oasis!) 30 years ago this week. He also didn’t like French nuclear testing it seems.

Controversial artwork, great songs! Happy 30th birthday to the double A side single “Mis-shapes/Sorted For E’s & Whizz” by Pulp. Which is the better track?

Happy 30th anniversary to “What Do I Do Now?” by Sleeper. Who bought a copy?

Released 30 years ago today “The Smaller EP” AKA “God I Hate This Town” was released by Smaller. The band are famous for being fronted by Peter “Digsy” Deary.

“Help Me Out” by Big White Stairs turns 30 years old today. Who’s got a copy of this long forgotten single?

Happy 30th anniversary to “From The Bench At Belvedere” by The Boo Radleys.