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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.
30 years ago it really *did* happen.
November 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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.
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?
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?
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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?
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?
Anyone own a copy?
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Happy 30th anniversary to “If Fingers Were Xylophones” by Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci.
Anyone own a copy?
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?
The NME and Melody didn’t agree about it!
Favourite track?
November 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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?
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?
Did you buy it or see them at any of these gigs?
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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?
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?
Who bought a copy?
November 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
30 years ago today Puressence released the single “Fire”.
Who bought a copy?
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?
My copy is number 1847, anyone else got one?
November 13, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Happy 30th birthday to “Box Star AM” the debut single by Embassy.
My copy is number 1847, anyone else got one?
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?
November 12, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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?
Here’s their preview article talking about the bands involved.
Did anyone on here go to these gigs?
November 9, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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?
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?
It was single of the week in the NME.
Who bought a copy?
November 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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?
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?
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?
November 4, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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?
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.
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.
November 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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.
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?
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?
October 30, 2025 at 9:26 AM
🚨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?
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 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”
October 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🚨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 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?
Who’s still got the 12” with art print?
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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?
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!!!
Slightly odd review by the NME!!!
October 30, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Happy 30th anniversary to “He’s On The Phone” by Saint Etienne.
Slightly odd review by the NME!!!
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.
Sounded great then, sounded great at their recent London gig.
Included a cool French language version of Car Fiction as a b-side.
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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.
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?
It included an early version of “God Show Me Magic”.
Does anyone own a copy?
October 23, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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?
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?
Anyone a fan of this long lost band?
October 23, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Supermodel released the Britpop deep cut “Penis Size and Cars” 30 years ago today.
Anyone a fan of this long lost band?
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.
Technically it’s a double A side with “Filming”, but “Fireboy” is easily the best track.
October 23, 2025 at 6:55 AM
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.
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!
October 23, 2025 at 6:50 AM
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?
Who bought a copy?
October 23, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Happy 30th anniversary to “You Do” by McAlmont & Butler.
Who bought a copy?
Who bought a copy?
“Pig Valentine” by Newport band 60Ft Dolls turns 30 years old today.
October 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM
“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:
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Tickets on sale here:
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Select tickets – A Sound So Very Loud : Meet the Authors! – The Venue, ICMP (Queens Park Campus)
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October 21, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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...
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!
Missed his girlfriend, I hope they’re still together!
October 19, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The very short career of Oasis bassist Scott McLeod ended 30 users ago this week.
Missed his girlfriend, I hope they’re still together!
Missed his girlfriend, I hope they’re still together!