It’s that time of year where I start to think about album cover designs - which of these catches your eye? Which title catches your ear? Thoughts please 🙏

When inspiration hits, you gots to go with it! Two sets of lyrics completed for next album…

Merry Christmas to all from the Chinese Johnson’s!

Happy Christmas Eve!

We are coming to the end of the year and man has there been a bunch of cool music come out in the indie scene! I’m not gonna tag a bunch of folks, but everyone who has released music, thank you - it’s made the year so much better!

Good news: no DVT, bad news: dodgy veins in leg require further investigation…

And just like that NYC is over! Back home to a balmy 38 degrees 🥵

❄️ the Met and Six the Musical!

8. Override by Wanted 9. Why Won't You Wake Up by Die Tired 10. The Harm Anthem by The Raygun Girls 11. There's Someone Who Will Love What You Do by The Flying Beets 12. Santa Baby by Gilska 13. Airport Security by Hemming 14. The Tale of the Snake That Got Away by @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social

NYC day 7: China Town, Little Italy, Bowie’s House, Natural History Museum & Lincoln Centre Performance!

NYC ❄️ 🎄 🌉

Few more NYC snaps!

Got to see the spot where Lennon was killed 45 years ago - an amazing experience for this little Beatles nuffy!

Artist: @tonaldrift.com Cinematic Ambient tonaldrift.bandcamp.com/album/textur...

Artist: @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social Power Pop, Alternative Rock mikeyjmusic.bandcamp.com/album/made-i...

Artist: @neverthebridle.bsky.social Alternative Rock, lo-fi Rock neverthebridle.bandcamp.com/album/feebling

What a beautiful project! 😍 #bandcamp Also including @richardplaysthesax.bsky.social @jjlovegrove.bsky.social @david-soulscorch.bsky.social @conslittleghost.bsky.social @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social @edwardgivens.bsky.social @feralman.bsky.social @pocketlint.bsky.social @hartshornmusic.bsky.social

Delighted to be part of this cool project! @richardplaysthesax.bsky.social @jjlovegrove.bsky.social @david-soulscorch.bsky.social @conslittleghost.bsky.social @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social @ajaynemusic.bsky.social @feralman.bsky.social @pocketlint.bsky.social @edwardgivens.bsky.social

Delighted to be a part of this. monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/album/affini... Includes @jjlovegrove.bsky.social @david-soulscorch.bsky.social @conslittleghost.bsky.social @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social @ajaynemusic.bsky.social @feralman.bsky.social @pocketlint.bsky.social @edwardgivens.bsky.social

OUT NOW - Ten multi genre indie artists on this compilation with tracks based on the theme of “affinity” If you like what you hear please check out their Bandcamp sites #musicsky #bandcampfriday CD & Download monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/album/affini... Vinyl elasticstage.com/monochromemo...

Finished my school year today and New York is just around the corner!

#BandcampFriday @adew.bsky.social @clareestelle.bsky.social @exorzm.com @postindiepoets.bsky.social @pmadtheband.bsky.social @jcmillermusic.bsky.social @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social

🎶 New ALBUM releases! Dec. 1 - Dec. 7 🎶 FRIDAY @sulkrooms.bsky.social thomasragsdalemusic.bandcamp.com/album/rewild... @xadaa.bsky.social ampwall.com/a/megafauna/... themegafauna.bandcamp.com/album/two-ze... 6/6

🎶 New ALBUM releases! Dec. 1 - Dec. 7 🎶 FRIDAY @raudvik.bsky.social raudvik.bandcamp.com/music Rupert Hines via @buriedtreasure.bsky.social buriedtreasure.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh... @screamedthesniper.bsky.social screamedthesniper.bandcamp.com/music 5/6

🎶 New ALBUM releases! Dec. 1 - Dec. 7 🎶 FRIDAY @blaklightband.bsky.social ffm.to/bvk2brp @doomdisco.bsky.social blackoutprincesses.bandcamp.com @neverthebridle.bsky.social neverthebridle.bandcamp.com linktr.ee/neverthebridle 4/6

🎶 New ALBUM releases! Dec. 1 - Dec. 7 🎶 MONDAY @pomcountyirregs.bsky.social On streaming services, already available at pomegranatecountyirregulars.bandcamp.com/album/profes... @ureterocele.bsky.social ureterocele.bandcamp.com/album/tube-w... 1/6

🎶 New ALBUM releases! Dec. 1 - Dec. 7 🎶 WEDNESDAY Shawn Rudiman via @quietdetails.bsky.social quietdetails.bandcamp.com FRIDAY @amiintrouble.bsky.social & @voidscanmusic.com & @imrryr.com feat. @loachy16.bsky.social & @emberbelladonna.bsky.social amiintrouble.ampwall.com/album/gray 2/6

And number 2 - not fully happy with it, but like where it’s going!

And we’re back! First of two #guitarsolos for the day in the can! Fingers are going to be sore tomorrow!

For the first time in ages I’ve recorded some music! Some keyboard/organ/horn (not 100% sure which yet!) on a couple of new tracks slated for the next album! Man I’ve missed that…

#DailyTop24 time! 1. Lines by @moonlighteclipseie.bsky.social 2. Mirror Image by S8nt Elektric 3. Green Light by Kelly Cresswell 4. Annoying Riffs by Alien Nosejob 5. Ask A Flower (Unplugged) by Coffee House Anarchist 6. Dancing in the Clouds by @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social

woot! Look what showed up in the mail today! @richardplaysthesax.bsky.social @jjlovegrove.bsky.social @david-soulscorch.bsky.social @conslittleghost.bsky.social @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social @ajaynemusic.bsky.social @feralman.bsky.social @pocketlint.bsky.social @hartshornmusic.bsky.social #musicsky

My Affinity CD from #monochromemotif ( @hartshornmusic.bsky.social ) has arrived! Lots of cool tracks to check out!

So lucky to be on this @hartshornmusic.bsky.social compilation. Its ♥️♥️♥️ Out 5th DEC @richardplaysthesax.bsky.social @jjlovegrove.bsky.social @david-soulscorch.bsky.social @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social @edwardgivens.bsky.social @ajaynemusic.bsky.social @feralman.bsky.social @pocketlint.bsky.social Olund

Watch out for a very cool compilation from @hartshornmusic.bsky.social that I’ve been lucky enough to have a new song on! Out on Dec 5! monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/music

Thrilled to be included in this talented line up! with @richardplaysthesax.bsky.social @jjlovegrove.bsky.social @david-soulscorch.bsky.social @conslittleghost.bsky.social @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social @ajaynemusic.bsky.social @feralman.bsky.social @pocketlint.bsky.social Out Dec.5th monochromemotif.com

The Weapon and The Shield will be on preorder from 1st December 2025. Follow us here theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com The artwork for the compilation was masterfully made by The Ordinary Walter and Tony Thompson, so thank you to them too! Find Mikey's music here! mikeyjmusic.bandcamp.com

Excited for both volumes of this!

*ARTIST REVEAL* 12 MIKEY J! We are very happy to announce that @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social is on Vol. 2 of The Weapon and The Shield, a #protest music compilation featuring 37 artists raising money to help defend human rights for all...

So looking forward to hearing all the tracks on this! Honoured that Andrew asked me to contribute!

When I get home from my New York trip, I feel I’ll be ready to start looking to finish a few more songs and get my next album ready. It’s been nice having a bit of a break in the second half of this year, but I’m feeling that itch starting to come back…

#DailyTop24 time! 1. (Das) Brennen by Rauchen 2. More Than A Beatle by @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social 3. Running Out of Time by Mick Overmere 4. Possession by Jean Cabbie & The Secret Admirer Society 5. Alone In The Dark by Dreadsunshine 6. Graveyard by Tilly Rose

17. Fallen by J26 18. New Lungs by Burnt Tapes 19. Splinters by Annisokay 20. More Than A Beatle by @mikeyjmusic.bsky.social 21. Dwell In Love by Messian Dread 22. Time and Tides by @davemo.bsky.social 23. Behind Your Eyes by GMNI88 24. N.O.T.S.Y. by Rückwater

*ARTIST REVEAL* #MusicSky @blackdoldrums.bsky.social Kevin Gibbard and Sophie Landers produce a stark, modern incarnation of gothic post-punk, a sound built on primal drums, cascading guitar textures and melodic bass lines that pulse beneath lyrics of isolation and intensity...

On this #中国国庆节 it would be remiss of me not to share this fine album! soundraiser.io/link/mikey-j...

Good morning!! Happy Wednesday!! Happy October and all that! And you know what October means! Yes the poll for the #ArtistOfTheYear2025 is open now!! Have fun voting!! You need a gmail and only one time vote!! forms.gle/kL3aY6RSXm7Q...

On this #中国国庆节 it would be remiss of me not to share this fine album! soundraiser.io/link/mikey-j...

Reckon I’ve chosen the 9-12 tracks for my next album; just need to write lyrics for the last 6!

Mixing what I think is my longest song today - 6.54 mins!

I’m proud of my releases so far this year; family circumstances has meant music has taken a little bit of a backseat, but just 2 more months and i should be back to regular programming! linktr.ee/Mikeyjmusic81