In town this weekend? If so we'd highly recommend you making a trip to see the 'Relic' exhibition by Kid30 and friends . It's open til Sunday, free to get in and likely to be one of those 'we were there' moments... leftlion.co.uk/features/202...

I’ve got news… My brand new zine is out now! Download below (all free) ⬇️ musicobserved.substack.com/p/music-obse...

Sharing an oldie but goodie today - an @oddbeholder.bsky.social track from 2021 which has left a clear impact on me … 🎶😎 open.substack.com/pub/musicobs...

This is how my Monday post turned out this week - check it out for new music and a great video! open.substack.com/pub/musicobs...

Some gigs just hit different. Tuesday's performance by Ella Clayton at Dalston Curve Garden in London just made all the clichés valid: magical, wondrous, atmospheric. All that and more. You can read more on the blog (in fact, please do!) musicobserved.substack.com/p/ella-clayt...

"I try to be as truthful as possible!" Sydney Rose is relishing her viral moment - and using it to chart untold depths in her pop gaze. www.clashmusic.com/features/i-t...

Exceptional trip is a great description... still living these memories :-)

Trying to remember to post on Bluesky (part 9)

My little preview of next month’s Gothenburg mega party…

New! Not just one but two gig reports… in one post! What am I doing? Anyway you can read my thoughts on better joy at The Old Blue Last and @bottlemoth.bsky.social at The Grace here: musicobserved.substack.com/p/two-gigs-o...

AISHLTBM: U2’s The Joshua Tree Read my thoughts on it in my latest post — better late than never 😝 musicobserved.substack.com/p/albums-i-s...

It’s a quiet thing… here’s today’s Monday music update featuring better joy, @joeycollins.bsky.social @jackrasmussen.net @somebodyschild.bsky.social and India Arkin musicobserved.substack.com/p/whose-chil...

Hello! What’s up everyone? I’m trying to get more active here (famous last words 😂) so let’s start by recommending an album: Somebody’s Child - When Youth Fades Away. Truly a beautiful, bittersweet listen. You can read along via my @clashmusic.com review: www.clashmusic.com/reviews/some...

Never Looking Back: Victoria Canal Taking a break from her whirlwind schedule, the songwriter talks coping with pressure, tight-knit family bonds + new material... www.clashmusic.com/features/nev...

Genuinely honoured to have spent time with Victoria Canal for this @clashmusic.com interview - What a great person she is! We talked about her, still fresh, debut album, the rigours of touring, and the pleasure and pain of social media www.clashmusic.com/features/nev...

Want to read a Monday new music update on a Tuesday? Now’s your chance to make that maverick move! Blu Syrup / Kayla Grace / Two of the same 🎶 And a video to accompany @japanesebreakfast.bsky.social ’s new album 💿 musicobserved.substack.com/p/the-monday...

I decided to try something a little bit different this week and do an audio essay instead of a written one. All the usual news and recommendations are here in this week's newsletter too www.drownedinsound.org/are-music-sc... Shoutout @modelactriz.com @404media.co @negativewhite.com & more

For St Patrick’s Day, 1 hour of music created by bands from the island of Ireland ☘️ From post punk to alt pop and some old favourites too 🎶🫶 open.spotify.com/playlist/2cp...

Today’s slice of new music! Featuring Cliffords, Wrest, @somebodyschild.bsky.social and more 🎶 musicobserved.substack.com/p/the-monday...

Here’s your weekly dose of new music and musings! Featuring Drew Thomas, Fiona-Lee Black Foxxes, Hannah Wicklund, @divorcehq.bsky.social and Clara Mann (pictured) musicobserved.substack.com/p/the-monday...

I spoke with LDN Features - the brilliant collective building a community and helping artists create amazing showcase sessions Have a read on the blog! musicobserved.substack.com/p/ldn-featur...

Bill @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social has written an excellent piece on the UK government’s proposal to let AI firms train their algorithms on the work of musicians and creative professionals under a new copyright exemption — and the protests against it. www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2025/03/05/o...

Woohoo!

Today - Monday … my new post is online and ready for you! Featuring music from CLOVES, philine, @riaruamusic.bsky.social and Mercury, a crazy-good video by @speckycult.bsky.social , and some BRITS speeches to inspire … (thanks @drownedinsound.bsky.social!) musicobserved.substack.com/p/the-monday...

February turned out to be a huuuge new music month, with loads of great new singles and albums … my February playlist is a mega one! open.spotify.com/playlist/23W...

Happy pay day to all who celebrate If you’re worried about the state of the world, vote with your wallet Funding independent media is the simplest act of resistance you can do Support the video makers and podcasters who help keep you from feeling dysregulated, hopeless or alone 🙏

Hachiku's second album, ‘The Joys of Being Pure at Heart’, is out tomorrow. Here are my thoughts for @clashmusic.com "The earworms you’ll hear are not conventional ones, but they’ll burrow deep and stick around for a long time..." www.clashmusic.com/reviews/hach...

More big names are encouraging music fans to have their say to shape the future of live music 🎤 Have your voice heard and spread the word at musicfansvoice.uk

Great choice - this is a fantastic record

This Friday the LDN Features recording of Daybreaker, captured in one take with a full band, will be available to stream! I was touched by the response to the video, so it can now be added to all your Spring playlists and enjoyed on your walks. x kpriddy.lnk.to/ldnsession #newmusic #newmusicfriday

Posting this seems to have brought a little sunshine...re-posting for more vitamin D! A few of my music festival picks: Bearded Theory / DTD / GTSF / @deershed.bsky.social / YNOT / 110 Above (This photo: Louisa Thomson / @nigelking.photography also featured) open.substack.com/pub/musicobs...

Summer music festivals… I can only dream! Here are a few of my top picks… open.substack.com/pub/musicobs...

My photos of Girl Scout with Penny Moon at The @bodeganotts.bsky.social Review by @musicobserver.bsky.social for @leftlion.bsky.social leftlion.co.uk/features/202...

Today’s Monday post is here! Featuring some great music — and videos — from Arliston @katherinepriddy.bsky.social ODEONS, Fiona-Lee … and a reminder of my India Arkin interview 🎶 musicobserved.substack.com/p/the-monday...

HMV’s 1921 Records were right to put their faith in India Arkin — her music punches high. I spoke to her ahead of the release of her new song, ‘Metro Line’… musicobserved.substack.com/p/india-arki...

'LIVE AT UNION CHAPEL' Thrilled to be part of #RecordStoreDay on April 12th! This exclusive double LP on purple vinyl was recorded live at Union Chapel in London last year & includes a special vinyl etching by Chris Riddell. Save the date & check your nearest shop here: CookingVinyl.lnk.to/RSD25

Particularly great photos from a brilliant Nottingham gig …

It’s Monday, but no fear! That means my weekly update is here for the taking 🤘 This week featuring @katherinepriddy.bsky.social @music-editors.com and more… musicobserved.substack.com/p/the-monday...

Full live performance of my new single 'Daybreaker', with words by #SimonArmitage is live now over on YouTube. Filmed and recorded in one take at The Kinks' studio down in London with a wonderful group of musicians. Let me know what you think! youtu.be/Xx1FM-VVCSQ?...

As I said, a triumph of beats and bars from West Lothian wonders, @dictator.bsky.social 🎶 Read my full thoughts here: open.substack.com/pub/musicobs...

Out today … this absolute triumph of beats and bars from indie hip hop masters @dictator.bsky.social 😎 open.spotify.com/album/1Oeex2...

This really is a great initiative and one which I’m very excited to be involved with!

I’ve been sending out my weekly MOnday posts since the start of the month - the latest one has just landed! Featuring Swim School, Ella Clayton and more… Enjoy 😊 musicobserved.substack.com/p/the-monday...

Brilliant photos and a great review here of one of my favourite bands at one of my favourite venues 🤩

January has been great so far - check out my playlist! open.spotify.com/playlist/1LA...

Here’s my latest (the second) of what’s hopefully going to be a weekly Monday update post - show it some love 🙏 💙 open.substack.com/pub/musicobs...

Gosh I keep forgetting to post here!

Behind the scenes photos from our Hogmanay performance on @wearestv.bsky.social A brilliant day from start to finish ❤️ And remember tickets are now on sale for our 1st headline show in almost 3 years: tickets-scotland.com/t4720 #livemusic #theeves #popduo #scotland

2025 is almost here! I’ve written about 8 artists to watch next year … (there are loads more but this is a start) musicobserved.substack.com/p/eight-arti...

I’ve not posted much here … so let’s go with my top albums of 2024 🎶 musicobserved.substack.com/p/the-music-...