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Matt Jones
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I ken a shallow bay
Pinned
A classic of the genre.
Lou Barlow just played Healthy Sick so tonight is already perfect.
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Man Who Thought Fleetwood Mac’s ‘The Chain’ Was Over In For Thrill Of His Fucking Life https://theonion.com/man-who-thought-fleetwood-macs-the-chain-was-over-in-for-thrill-of-his-fucking-life/
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Got another free Mubi deal. So many amazing films from all over the world to choose from.

First choice though...
November 24, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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Ep 72. A bumper episode... we're joined by comedian James Mullinger, we have positivity in the post bag, @justplayed.bsky.social is back with new releases, quiz, news and all your favourite record collecting nonsense.
link.chtbl.com/_MA6rrYD
Support the show
ko-fi.com/webuyrecords
November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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This week’s show info: adamwalton.substack.com/p/show-2682-...

links / playlist / stats / map / free pizza…
November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
RIP

I love this clip. #ReggaeSky
November 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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ICYMI Productions proudly present. #FirstLastAnything
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Weirdly Pitchfork's reappraisal of Giant Steps gives it the same score as the (kind of) combined @4hundredblows.bsky.social / @themountaingoats.bsky.social score all those years ago.
November 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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The white noise revisited…

Pitchfork reflect on The Boo Radleys through a Giant Steps lens..….and give it 8.7

pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
The Boo Radleys: Giant Steps
Read Zach Schoenfeld’s review of the album.
pitchfork.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:23 PM
More wonderful words from LK. I'll miss these when they end.
Thanks again to anyone who's continued to keep pace with this series. It's hugely appreciated.

Continuing with an assertion: We all need a musical hero. It's a universal truth...

52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 49

🖤x

lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...
November 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
I've got background darts on the TV, but muted because what the hell is it with Chelsea Dagger every ten minutes?
November 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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OK I'm going to do 6 x A3 signed prints of this for £60 including P&P. If you're interested, reply here or DM me.
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Blog update: Did Half Man Half Biscuit - indie chart toppers in March 1986 - have anything to do with the Oi subgenre Punk Pathetique? Did it matter? And how did the "Caretaker's Band" at a Liverpool recording studio become cult sensations with a jokey tape anyway?
76. Half Man Half Biscuit - The Trumpton Riots (Probe Plus)
All the singles to top the NME Indie Charts since its launch in 1981, complete with an overview of the other music in the charts each week.
indienumber1s.blogspot.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Boring HiFi nerd question for any HiFi nerds who can help.
Technics SL1500C with red Ortophon stylus or Argon TT4 Mk2 with blue Ortophon stylus?
Yeah, I know, but if anyone can help me decide I would appreciate it x
November 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Right, I've pulled my finger out and got my cards sorted. Hand drawn A6 greetings cards. So un-ai they aren't even printed. Every one a unique work of daft art. Order now in time for Christmas, just not too many or it'll hurt my hand! happytoast.co.uk/cards/
Cards
HappyToast original cards.
happytoast.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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62 years ago today, a man left a building on this site at midday. He walked south on to Main Street, and headed through the crowds to Dealey Plaza. It was a clear, warm day, yet in his hand he carried an umbrella. That act inspired my next book.

The Umbrella Man and Other Stories - out in April
November 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Blimey!
November 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
This was the point where Canny Matt ceased to be. I didn't buy this, but my sister did. #TOTP
November 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Love Twist In My Sobriety, but I saw the French & Saunders Star Test thing the other day and that's all I can think about. #TOTP
November 21, 2025 at 9:02 PM
God, I loved All About Eve. #TOTP
November 21, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Big local news!
November 21, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Can't see me beating this time.

I drew a Cool S in 4.33 seconds, rating 🧊 Ice Cold
vole.wtf/cool-s/
Can You Draw a Cool S ? 🆒⚡️
Only the coolest people can doodle it fast.
vole.wtf
November 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Before I put it on discogs, does anyone fancy a nice UK copy of Peel favourites The Appletree Theatre‘s album? EX/EX 40 quid.
November 21, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Can't fault those first two Garbage albums tbf #TOTP
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Shouldn't he be leaving this kind of announcement until around @vinylsanta.bsky.social time on Xmas Eve?
Actor Kevin Spacey says he's living out of suitcases and biding time in hope of someday overcoming a sex scandal that has sidelined him from Hollywood's big stage for nearly a decade.
Kevin Spacey says 'I literally have no home,' is working as nightclub singer in Cyprus
The Oscar winner is living out of hotels and Airbnb rentals in hope Hollywood gives him another chance.
nbcnews.to
November 21, 2025 at 5:32 PM