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Darren157

@darren157.bsky.social

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Host of The 157 Show: Outsider Music: Music for people that don't quite fit Indie/alternative music lover. #MDANT
https://www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/

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Darren157 @darren157.bsky.social · Dec 26

Here's The 157 Show Top 30 Albums Of 2025
This is an end of year chart for my favourite albums of the year. No listener votes just my choices!
Keep your eyes peeled on my socials for details of who sits where as there's no tracklist for this show.
Enjoy Responsibly!

www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...

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Rudely Woken

@davewoken.bsky.social

As Andrew is in the news yet again -
Stewart Lee on Prince Andrew 🧸 | Stewart Lee: Basic Lee | Royal Family Clip youtu.be/MDUeO4lRhu4?... via @YouTube

Stewart Lee on Prince Andrew 🧸 | Stewart Lee: Basic Lee | Royal Family Clip

YouTube video by Sky TV

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February 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM

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Contraflow

@contraflow.bsky.social

🟢 Random Access Memory 3
(from my collection)

Listen🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/r...

#playlist #mixcloud

January 31, 2026 at 9:11 AM

Darren157

@darren157.bsky.social

Here's Episode 125 of The 157 Show!
As ever, it features plenty of new music, a review of the live gigs I've seen since the last show and The Hanley Hoedown of course!
Enjoy Responsibly!!

www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...

January 26, 2026 at 12:11 PM

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Contraflow

@contraflow.bsky.social

🟢 Random Access Memory 2
(from my collection)

Hear here🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/r...

#mixcloud #playlist

January 24, 2026 at 11:53 AM

Darren157

@darren157.bsky.social

@kedwondo.bsky.social
It's Blackpool!!! Party!!!

January 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM

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In Your Ears Music

@inyourearsmusic.bsky.social

New show.

It's that time again for the brilliant 157 themed Show with @darren157.bsky.social.

This Months theme is Opposites Attract!

Give a listen below.
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...

The 157 Show Mixtape Themed Edition - January 2026 - Opposites Attract

It's time for the The 157 Show Mixtape Themed Edition - This Months theme is - Opposites Attract. As always with the brilliant Darren Lovell

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January 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM

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Contraflow

@contraflow.bsky.social

Daniel Romano's Outfit - Autopoiet
youtu.be/Ges5jbZfokA?...

January 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM

Darren157

@darren157.bsky.social

It's the 3rd Sunday of the month so it's time for my monthly
The 157 Shown Mixtape Themed Edition.

This month's theme is OPPOSITES ATTRACT

Enjoy Responsibly!!

www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...

January 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM

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Precious Recordings of London

@precrecs.bsky.social

Less than three weeks now to the next Club Precious ... indie-pop triple header with the splendid Autocamper @slumberlandrecords.com @safesuburban.bsky.social the splendid 14 Iced Bears @robertsekula.bsky.social and the splendid Sassyhiya @skepwax.bsky.social ... dice.fm/event/ryanrv...

Autocamper + 14 Iced Bears + Sassyhiya Tickets | £13.47 | 6 Feb @ Paper Dress Vintage, London | DICE

**Club Precious #4 featuring Autocamper, 14 Iced Bears and Sassyhiya** Club Precious has rapidly developed a reputation for hosting must-see indie showcases...

dice.fm

January 17, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Contraflow

@contraflow.bsky.social

🟢 Random Access Memory 1
(from my collection)

Listen🎧 www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/r...

#mixcloud #playlist

January 10, 2026 at 9:17 AM

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Stuff By Mark

@stuffbymark.bsky.social

It's Bowie's birthday, which means it's time for the annual repost of my drawing of a bunch of dancing Daves in the style of Charles M. Schulz’s Peanuts. Happy Birthday, Mr Jones.

January 8, 2026 at 4:31 PM

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Jane Duffus

@janeduffus.bsky.social

Excuse Me, there's a new single out today by Heavenly on @skepwax.bsky.social. See if you can spot me at the 20 seconds mark in the video. Thank you to the band for inviting me to be involved :-)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdAv...

Heavenly – Excuse Me

YouTube video by Skep Wax

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January 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM

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Skep Wax Records

@skepwax.bsky.social

Look! A new Heavenly album! ‘Highway To Heavenly’ is released on 27th February. Pre-order at our online store (below) or Bandcamp, or at any good record store.

January 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM

Darren157

@darren157.bsky.social

It's Episode 124 of The 157 Show!
There's a new single from @heavenlyamelia.bsky.social & the longest song ever played on the show by @europeansunmusic.bsky.social
There's a live review of the gigs that I've been to & The Hanley Hoedown too.
Enjoy Responsibly!

www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...

January 6, 2026 at 8:14 AM

Darren157

@darren157.bsky.social

Right then, who's in my Skircle?!

January 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM

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Precious Recordings of London

@precrecs.bsky.social

Important (and money-saving) advice from @robotforster.bsky.social ... meanwhile, here's the gig ticket place -- wegottickets.com/event/685511

January 4, 2026 at 11:02 AM

Darren157

@darren157.bsky.social

The 157 Show Top 30 Albums Of 2025
Number 1
Tulpa
Monster Of The Week

@skepwax.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com

www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th

January 1, 2026 at 4:59 PM

Darren157

@darren157.bsky.social

Check back at 5pm (UK time) to see what album sits at NUMBER 1 in The 157 Show Top Albums Of 2025!

The 157 Show Top 30 Albums Of 2025
Number 1 ????
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