This is the 3rd time we have crossed paths with an emerging alternative artist called n0trixx. We shared news of her latest single 'Revenge on God', her forthcoming debut LP UK tour (March 26) Here's her '5 FROM 25' feature that is a MUST READ.... musomuso.com/news/5-from-... #n0trixx #5from25

Window #24.- The FINAL window open.spotify.com/track/7k6AE8... Mark E. Smith’s take on the classic carol is gloriously off-kilter. It’s noisy, sarcastic, and unmistakably The Fall Remember to stop by every day! #thefall #markesmith #adventcalendar #christmas

Plymouth based music photographer ANNA LEADER shares her best 5 moments of 2025 in our '5 FROM 25' feature. These include interviewing KNEECAP, photographing WOLF ALICE and creating her own magazine, click th elink below to learn more. musomuso.com/news/5-from-... #5from25 #annaleader

Episode 15 (and the last of 2025) of the Sonic Nomads Alternative Music Podcast is available to stream NOW... Expect killer tuneage from the likes of GEESE, SAINT LEONARD, SPRINTS, GRANDMA'S HOUSE, MARUJA, RADIO FREE ALICE and MANY more. soundcloud.com/sonicnomadsu... #podcast #sonicnomads

Window #23 open.spotify.com/track/6d6Bgn... This track captures the quiet hopefulness of the holidays with soft harmonies and introspective lyrics. Released during the pandemic, it’s a gentle reminder of connection and longing Remember to stop by every day! #bearsden #adventcalendar #christmas

Joe Simon is the latest artist to take part in the @musomusouk '5 FROM 25' feature. Joe shares 5 of his favourite moments from 2025 which include sharing the stage with SAM FENDER and performing at the famous Cavern Club in #Liverpool musomuso.com/news/joe-sim...

Our new feature '5 from 25' has kicked off with a wonderful band called COLOUR TV being the first to take part. Sam Durneen (vocals) takes us through the 5 tracks that got him through 2025. Acts include Laura Marling, Paramore and Hamish Hawk. Click below for more. musomuso.com/news/5-from-...

Photos from the last date of the DIE TWICE UK tour which took place at Exeter Phoenix. If you missed them, catch them on 11th Jan at Exeter Cavern supporting The Molotovs (Tickets available now). musomuso.com/news/die-twi... #livemusic #dietwice #exeterphoenix #festivefun Images © Eben Hyde

Window #22 open.spotify.com/track/0i1eZM... This teenage punk band from LA injects raw energy into the season with Groovy Xmas. It’s loud, playful, and unapologetically DIY Remember to stop by every day! #thelindalindas #adventcalendar #christmas

If you do one thing today, check out the new EP from South West based Indie-Folk artist OLLIE DIXON. 'Rebirth' is a diversion from every day life and deserves your time, grab a drink, find somewhere quiet and let the sounds wash over you! musomuso.com/news/indie-f... #rebirth #olliedixon

Window #21 open.spotify.com/episode/2aXx... Yes, this exists. Released in 1980, it features C‑3PO singing about droids celebrating Christmas. A cult oddity that proves festive music can be truly bizarre. Remember to stop by every day! #starwars #adventcalendar #christmas

Window #20 open.spotify.com/track/2Ar2HQ... Boston busker‑turned‑indie darling Mary Lou Lord delivers a stripped‑back acoustic ode to urban holiday life. It’s understated and authentic. Remember to stop by every day! #maryloulord #adventcalendar #christmas

Window #19 A folk retelling of the 1914 Christmas truce, released in 1984. It’s a powerful reminder of humanity breaking through war, sung with aching sincerity. open.spotify.com/track/3SVi4K... Remember to stop by every day! #johnmccutcheon #adventcalendar #christmas

We caught up with Tim and Mark from alt-rock trio ASH a couple of hours before they headlined the main stage at Shiiine On Festival in Minehead a few weeks back. We had a great chat about their new record, their tour, pre-gig rituals and Christmas. Link below. soundcloud.com/sonicnomadsu...

Window '#18 From his sprawling Songs for Christmas project, this 2006 track strips away tradition. No Santa, no gifts — just intimacy and presence, which makes it quietly radical. open.spotify.com/track/5HKMy7... Remember to stop by every day! #sufjanstevens #adventcalendar #christmas

Window #17 This alt‑country cut blends warmth with wistfulness. Anderson’s storytelling makes it feel like a fireside tale, far from the commercial gloss. open.spotify.com/track/5r5nkT... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #johnanderson #christmastime #festive

Episode 15 of the Sonic Nomads Podcast is a showcase of some great music from bands released in 2025 GANS HEARTWORMS GEESE SHAME MOSES MARUJA GURRIERS OSWALD SLAIN GRANDMA'S HOUSE More news when it's ready to be injected into your ears. COMING SOON! #sonicnomadsuk #podcast #newmusic #alternative

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Window #16 The DIY pop poet of Cleaners from Venus fame penned this outsider gem. It’s lo‑fi, heartfelt, and captures the strange melancholy of suburban festivities. open.spotify.com/track/5gRumU... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #martinnewell #christmas #festive

Window #15 Mark Everett’s quirky alt‑rock outfit gave us this canine‑centric holiday track in 1996. It’s playful, weird, and perfect for anyone who prefers barking to carols. open.spotify.com/track/4anXwU... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #festivefaves #eels

Our 'silent partner' Andy Gee has finally dipped his toe into the world of writing and produced a FAB review of The Miki Berenyi Trio when they played at Exeter Cavern over the weekend. musomuso.com/news/live-re... #mikiberenyitrio #100thshow #livereview #exetercavern #lush

Window #13 Prine’s 1973 folk ballad is tender and bittersweet, imagining love and longing behind bars. It’s a reminder that Christmas isn’t always about freedom or joy. open.spotify.com/track/47zzGS... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #johnprine #festivefaves

Window #14 A dreamy, melancholic winter track that captures the emotional tone of the season without relying on festive clichés. open.spotify.com/track/0G6Ws8... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #mazzystar #alternativefestivehits

RIFLE release new single 'Worthless' featuring The Chisel. They'll be playing at London's Moth Club in March. For more details and to watch the video for 'Worthless', click below. musomuso.com/news/rowdy-q... #rifle #worthless #thechisel #mothclub #london #newsingle

Window #12 Hip‑hop meets holiday cheer in this 1987 Def Jam classic. With samples of “Jingle Bells” and tales of Santa in Queens, it redefined what a Christmas song could be. open.spotify.com/track/41onDk... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #rundmc #christmas

Window #11 From their 1989 album Brain Drain, this punk plea for peace is as direct as it gets. Joey Ramone’s voice makes even yuletide arguments sound cool. open.spotify.com/track/6HA6r6... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #ramones #christmas

Absolutely agree. Which is why we play a track from it on our best of 2025 podcast. Can you guess which one? (clue - search on grotify for Sonic Nomads #15) #thatbandMOSES

Window #10 The Strokes frontman went solo for this garage‑rock sleigh‑ride in 2009. It’s scrappy, loud, and refreshingly unpolished — like Christmas morning after too much eggnog. open.spotify.com/track/1rpBhD... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #thestrokes #christmas

Window #9 Conor Oberst’s fragile voice transforms this Elvis staple into a lo‑fi lament. Released on Saddle Creek’s A Christmas Album (2002), it’s heartbreak wrapped in fairy lights. open.spotify.com/track/5Tkq8x... Remember to stop by every day! #brighteyes #conoroberst

Episode 14 of the Sonic Nomads Alternative New Music Podcast is here! We have a WORLD EXCLUSIVE FIRST PLAY from Venice Treacle and many more to keep you happy. This is the last show before Christmas but we will be back before the New Year reflecting on 2025. on.soundcloud.com/jrIPBESPvRah...

Window #8 This 1981 new wave classic is practically an anti‑Christmas anthem. Patty Donahue’s deadpan delivery makes it a cult favourite for those who prefer wit over schmaltz. open.spotify.com/track/3nhzTO... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #christmaswrapping

We caught up with a Russian artist called @n0trixx who has just released her new single and announced details of her debut album which lands in March 26' Click below to read our full interview feature... musomuso.com/news/intervi... #n0trixx #debutalbum #kombucha #uktour #DID #interview #newmusic

Window #7 Sheffield’s stylish indie outfit delivered this sharp, bittersweet single in 2004. It’s a breakup song dressed in tinsel, dripping with irony and eyeliner. open.spotify.com/track/7oyyVM... Remember to stop by every day! #thelongblondes #adventcalendar #christmas

Window #6 A Britpop crossover moment from 1993, pairing Saint Etienne’s dreamy pop with Charlatans frontman Tim Burgess. It’s both festive and quintessentially early ’90s indie. open.spotify.com/track/4zgf79... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #stetienne #timburgess

Window #5 Wayne Coyne’s psychedelic imagination runs wild in this 1995 track, where animals are set free on Christmas Eve. It’s whimsical, surreal, and perfectly Lips. open.spotify.com/track/1OHkTD... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #flaminglips #waynecoyne #christmas #festive

We caught @thelastdinnerparty.bsky.social performing at Plymouth Pavilions last night where they played their new record 'From The Pyre' in full along with some hits from their debut release. musomuso.com/news/live-re...

Window #4 Stephin Merritt’s sardonic wit shines here. From Realism (2010), it’s a tongue‑in‑cheek ode to festive absurdity, complete with German verses that add to its offbeat charm. open.spotify.com/track/4iNWgE... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar #themagneticfields

Window #3 The punk icon recorded this Phil Spector classic in 2002, giving it a snarling edge. Joey’s version was one of his final solo releases, cementing his love for pop melodies beneath the punk sneer. open.spotify.com/track/2d65U4... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar

Window #2 Duluth slowcore pioneers Low gave us this understated gem on their 1999 Christmas EP. Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker’s hushed delivery makes it feel like a whispered secret in the snow. open.spotify.com/track/4zMP6a... Remember to stop by every day! #adventcalendar

Window #1 Tom Waits’ gravelly storytelling turns Christmas into a confessional postcard. Released in 1978 on Blue Valentine, it’s less about tinsel and more about human fragility — a reminder that not all festive tales sparkle. open.spotify.com/track/6BRg8F... Remember to stop by every day!

To prove that we here at @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social aren't the "Bah Humbug" types, we have curated an #alternative #musical #adventcalendar for you to enjoy! Simply drop by every day from the 1st - 24th #December to see who is behind each window. The first window will be opened shortly!

IT'S HERE.....No, not Santa Claus, he'll be heading over on Christmas Eve, I'm referring to episode 13 of the Sonic Nomads *World Famous new alt-music podcast... Lots of succulent musical morsels to get your teeth into (vegan option available too). soundcloud.com/sonicnomadsu... *probably

I will read the story - but for now I'm just enjoying this headline. Chris Martin would probably have a big showbiz party, Ronnie Wood probably had a stripper, but not Bjork!

Episode 13 of the best new alternative podcast in the WHOLE world is being recorded this evening folks. Expect choice cuts from bands including HEAVY LUNGS, COLOUR TV, STRESSGIVERS, VENICE TREACLE, TINA SANDWICH, AERIAL SALAD and 15 more! We even have a festive number for you! Stay Tuned!

Great to see Alex Paterson from @theorblive.bsky.social playing a solo DJ set at Things Happen Here in Dartington last week. Loads of classics including some lesser known cuts kept the room engaged. musomuso.com/news/live-re... #theorb #djset #littlefluffyclouds #livemusic #dartington

I caught up with Spike Slawson from Spike and the Gimme Gimmes ahead of their USA/UK tour that include 9 UK dates. We chatted about Christmas, calendars, WHAM, paid escorts, support acts and of course, their take on the 'Mariah' Christmas classic... musomuso.com/news/spike-a... #interview #chat

The wonderful LUVCAT played recently at Trinity in Bristol - We were there to capture the action.. Click the link below where you can read the review and see pics of her head as well as her body! musomuso.com/news/live-re... #luvcat #bristol #livemusic #review

Annoying '90s Irish rock gods Ash at Shiiine On. Lovely chaps, dubious taste in acquaintances it seems though.. Also pictured the Dartagnan to our Sonic Musketeers @andygee73.bsky.social .. often mentioned seldom heard.

SIMPLE THINGS FESTIVAL in Bristol saw bands including DRY CLEANING, Y, DITZ, MOULD and more take to the various stages around Bristol to deliver a day of music and inclusion, live review below. musomuso.com/news/live-re... #simplethings #bristol #festival #drycleaning #mould #DITZ

Jah Wobble and the Invaders of the Heart took to the stage at Exeter's Cavern to deliver a genre bending and mind altering performance, live review of the show below.... musomuso.com/news/live-re... #jahwobble #livemusic #exeter #exetercavern