Darren157
@darren157.bsky.social
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/
https://www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/
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Here's Episode 120 of The 157 Show!!
Another show brimful of new Indie music, a review of the bands that I've seen live since the last show and of course, my favourite feature The Hanley Hoedown as well!!!
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
Another show brimful of new Indie music, a review of the bands that I've seen live since the last show and of course, my favourite feature The Hanley Hoedown as well!!!
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
Whether you're a fan of The Fall or not The Big Midweek by @stephenhanley6.bsky.social is quite possibly one of the best music biographies ever written.
It's now available for the first time as an audiobook!
Add it to your Xmas list😎
Details in @marcrileydj.bsky.social post below⬇️
It's now available for the first time as an audiobook!
Add it to your Xmas list😎
Details in @marcrileydj.bsky.social post below⬇️
Some very exciting news! The Big Midweek - which follows @stephenhanley6.bsky.social 19 years in The Fall is available to pre order from TODAY in Audiobook form! 💥 Narrated by Stewart Lee! Published on 26th November! 💥 www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Big-M... or www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Midweek-... !!
November 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Whether you're a fan of The Fall or not The Big Midweek by @stephenhanley6.bsky.social is quite possibly one of the best music biographies ever written.
It's now available for the first time as an audiobook!
Add it to your Xmas list😎
Details in @marcrileydj.bsky.social post below⬇️
It's now available for the first time as an audiobook!
Add it to your Xmas list😎
Details in @marcrileydj.bsky.social post below⬇️
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Some very exciting news! The Big Midweek - which follows @stephenhanley6.bsky.social 19 years in The Fall is available to pre order from TODAY in Audiobook form! 💥 Narrated by Stewart Lee! Published on 26th November! 💥 www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Big-M... or www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Midweek-... !!
November 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Some very exciting news! The Big Midweek - which follows @stephenhanley6.bsky.social 19 years in The Fall is available to pre order from TODAY in Audiobook form! 💥 Narrated by Stewart Lee! Published on 26th November! 💥 www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Big-M... or www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Midweek-... !!
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🔴 Contra2025 - NEW YORK
Bands/Artists from New York & songs about or mentioning New York
Listen🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/c...
#mixcloud #200th #playlist #newyork
Bands/Artists from New York & songs about or mentioning New York
Listen🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/c...
#mixcloud #200th #playlist #newyork
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
🔴 Contra2025 - NEW YORK
Bands/Artists from New York & songs about or mentioning New York
Listen🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/c...
#mixcloud #200th #playlist #newyork
Bands/Artists from New York & songs about or mentioning New York
Listen🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/c...
#mixcloud #200th #playlist #newyork
Here’s Episode 121 of The 157 Show!
Packed with almost 2 hours of new music, live gig reviews and The Hanley Hoedown too!!
Featuring Tunes from US, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, UK and the Peoples’ Republic of Medway!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
Packed with almost 2 hours of new music, live gig reviews and The Hanley Hoedown too!!
Featuring Tunes from US, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, UK and the Peoples’ Republic of Medway!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
November 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Here’s Episode 121 of The 157 Show!
Packed with almost 2 hours of new music, live gig reviews and The Hanley Hoedown too!!
Featuring Tunes from US, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, UK and the Peoples’ Republic of Medway!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
Packed with almost 2 hours of new music, live gig reviews and The Hanley Hoedown too!!
Featuring Tunes from US, Canada, Australia, Netherlands, Sweden, Austria, UK and the Peoples’ Republic of Medway!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
I rarely do politics on social media but this is an outstanding piece of journalism from a team at Sky News on the way that algorithms on "X" affect what you receive in your feed.
Have a (10 min) read and make your own mind up
NB
I deactivated my X account 2 years ago after 14 years on Twitter/X
Have a (10 min) read and make your own mind up
NB
I deactivated my X account 2 years ago after 14 years on Twitter/X
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I rarely do politics on social media but this is an outstanding piece of journalism from a team at Sky News on the way that algorithms on "X" affect what you receive in your feed.
Have a (10 min) read and make your own mind up
NB
I deactivated my X account 2 years ago after 14 years on Twitter/X
Have a (10 min) read and make your own mind up
NB
I deactivated my X account 2 years ago after 14 years on Twitter/X
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A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A magnificent piece of work. Comprehesive, revelatory & shocking. Journalism this good is always rare & precious but never moreso than at times like this. Latter day Lord Haw Haws being plumped, preened & delivered to your doorstep in plain sight by a Nazi-saluting goon
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Here’s a new h.i. Art On The Edge Surprise Cast featuring The Cords
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
Surprise Cast #210 The Cords
Podcast Episode · Surprise Cast · 30/10/2025 · 1h 3m
podcasts.apple.com
November 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Here’s a new h.i. Art On The Edge Surprise Cast featuring The Cords
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
This is a brilliant thread of Horror Comic Book covers based on a fantastic selection of songs (which may as well have been based on my own record collection!)
Scroll through and marvel at the talent shown by Mark. Time well spent indeed😎
Personal favourite (unsurprisingly) is New Face In Hell.
Scroll through and marvel at the talent shown by Mark. Time well spent indeed😎
Personal favourite (unsurprisingly) is New Face In Hell.
A 🧵 of the various ‘songs as horror comics’ I’ve drawn over the years…
October 31, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This is a brilliant thread of Horror Comic Book covers based on a fantastic selection of songs (which may as well have been based on my own record collection!)
Scroll through and marvel at the talent shown by Mark. Time well spent indeed😎
Personal favourite (unsurprisingly) is New Face In Hell.
Scroll through and marvel at the talent shown by Mark. Time well spent indeed😎
Personal favourite (unsurprisingly) is New Face In Hell.
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Supergirl - Out today and here’s a handy Apple Music link.
Our jangly SLP take on The Clique’s 1969 Classic, Superman!
Note - we got clearance and blessings from all relevant parties for our adaptation.
music.apple.com/gb/album/sup...
#musicsky #janglepop #indierock
Our jangly SLP take on The Clique’s 1969 Classic, Superman!
Note - we got clearance and blessings from all relevant parties for our adaptation.
music.apple.com/gb/album/sup...
#musicsky #janglepop #indierock
Supergirl by Shapes Like People on Apple Music
Song · 2025 · Duration 2:44
music.apple.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Supergirl - Out today and here’s a handy Apple Music link.
Our jangly SLP take on The Clique’s 1969 Classic, Superman!
Note - we got clearance and blessings from all relevant parties for our adaptation.
music.apple.com/gb/album/sup...
#musicsky #janglepop #indierock
Our jangly SLP take on The Clique’s 1969 Classic, Superman!
Note - we got clearance and blessings from all relevant parties for our adaptation.
music.apple.com/gb/album/sup...
#musicsky #janglepop #indierock
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Thanks so much to everyone who came to see us in Banbury last night. What a pleasure it was to perform our songs and read poems to you.
Next up is some place called London on Saturday night. We’re at the Bloomsbury Theatre and incredibly there are still tickets left.
brianbilston.com/events/
Next up is some place called London on Saturday night. We’re at the Bloomsbury Theatre and incredibly there are still tickets left.
brianbilston.com/events/
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Thanks so much to everyone who came to see us in Banbury last night. What a pleasure it was to perform our songs and read poems to you.
Next up is some place called London on Saturday night. We’re at the Bloomsbury Theatre and incredibly there are still tickets left.
brianbilston.com/events/
Next up is some place called London on Saturday night. We’re at the Bloomsbury Theatre and incredibly there are still tickets left.
brianbilston.com/events/
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Welcome back to Oh! Brother. This week we are delighted to be joined by the brilliant Paul Simpson - Liverpool legend, founder of The Wild Swans and original member of The Teardrop Explodes.
October 31, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Welcome back to Oh! Brother. This week we are delighted to be joined by the brilliant Paul Simpson - Liverpool legend, founder of The Wild Swans and original member of The Teardrop Explodes.
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Today is the day! Pre-orders open for Lowlands, our new record, brought to you gorgeously on limited edition vinyl by @noaloharecords.bsky.social (Spain) and @precrecs.bsky.social (UK).
Isn't she pretty?
Head to Bandcamp to listen, enjoy, share and even order!
thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com
Isn't she pretty?
Head to Bandcamp to listen, enjoy, share and even order!
thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Today is the day! Pre-orders open for Lowlands, our new record, brought to you gorgeously on limited edition vinyl by @noaloharecords.bsky.social (Spain) and @precrecs.bsky.social (UK).
Isn't she pretty?
Head to Bandcamp to listen, enjoy, share and even order!
thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com
Isn't she pretty?
Head to Bandcamp to listen, enjoy, share and even order!
thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com
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October 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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New show
@darren157.bsky.social is back with another brilliant themed show!!..
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
@darren157.bsky.social is back with another brilliant themed show!!..
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
The 157 Show Mixtape Themed Edition
The 157 Show Mixtape Themed Edition is back and this months theme is Films.
www.mixcloud.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:46 AM
New show
@darren157.bsky.social is back with another brilliant themed show!!..
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
@darren157.bsky.social is back with another brilliant themed show!!..
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
What's this? Another show from Darren157? 2 shows in 2 days? Surely not? Well, you better believe it because hot on the heels of yesterday's release of Ep 120, here's my monthly themed show in association with @inyourearsmusic.bsky.social
This month's theme is Films
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
This month's theme is Films
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
The 157 Show Mixtape Themed Edition
www.mixcloud.com
October 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
What's this? Another show from Darren157? 2 shows in 2 days? Surely not? Well, you better believe it because hot on the heels of yesterday's release of Ep 120, here's my monthly themed show in association with @inyourearsmusic.bsky.social
This month's theme is Films
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
This month's theme is Films
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
Here's Episode 120 of The 157 Show!!
Another show brimful of new Indie music, a review of the bands that I've seen live since the last show and of course, my favourite feature The Hanley Hoedown as well!!!
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
Another show brimful of new Indie music, a review of the bands that I've seen live since the last show and of course, my favourite feature The Hanley Hoedown as well!!!
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
October 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here's Episode 120 of The 157 Show!!
Another show brimful of new Indie music, a review of the bands that I've seen live since the last show and of course, my favourite feature The Hanley Hoedown as well!!!
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
Another show brimful of new Indie music, a review of the bands that I've seen live since the last show and of course, my favourite feature The Hanley Hoedown as well!!!
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
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The Brilliant @darren157.bsky.social is back tomorrow!
This months theme is Films!!!
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
This months theme is Films!!!
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
October 18, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The Brilliant @darren157.bsky.social is back tomorrow!
This months theme is Films!!!
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
This months theme is Films!!!
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
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Heavenly are going on tour next year!
October 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Heavenly are going on tour next year!
Grabs popcorn and awaits imminent meltdown of the Orange man-baby😂
#NobelPeacePrizeNonWinner
#NobelPeacePrizeNonWinner
October 10, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Grabs popcorn and awaits imminent meltdown of the Orange man-baby😂
#NobelPeacePrizeNonWinner
#NobelPeacePrizeNonWinner
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🔴 Contra2025-13 04102025 (-All New-)
The 13th playlist of the year!!
Listen🎧 here: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/c...
The 13th playlist of the year!!
Listen🎧 here: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/c...
October 4, 2025 at 7:16 AM
🔴 Contra2025-13 04102025 (-All New-)
The 13th playlist of the year!!
Listen🎧 here: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/c...
The 13th playlist of the year!!
Listen🎧 here: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/c...
Here's Episode 119 of The 157 Show!
Stacks of new music from around the world!!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
Stacks of new music from around the world!!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
October 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Here's Episode 119 of The 157 Show!
Stacks of new music from around the world!!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
Stacks of new music from around the world!!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
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We just shared another track from our new album ‘Imaginary Reflections’ ahead of release day on Friday.
‘Catch Me When I Fall’ is a jangly indiepop treat and the album’s opening track.
Exclusively at dreamcoaster.bandcamp.com/album/imagin... (and everywhere else from Friday).
#dreampop #newmusic
‘Catch Me When I Fall’ is a jangly indiepop treat and the album’s opening track.
Exclusively at dreamcoaster.bandcamp.com/album/imagin... (and everywhere else from Friday).
#dreampop #newmusic
Imaginary Reflections, by dreamcoaster
11 track album
dreamcoaster.bandcamp.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We just shared another track from our new album ‘Imaginary Reflections’ ahead of release day on Friday.
‘Catch Me When I Fall’ is a jangly indiepop treat and the album’s opening track.
Exclusively at dreamcoaster.bandcamp.com/album/imagin... (and everywhere else from Friday).
#dreampop #newmusic
‘Catch Me When I Fall’ is a jangly indiepop treat and the album’s opening track.
Exclusively at dreamcoaster.bandcamp.com/album/imagin... (and everywhere else from Friday).
#dreampop #newmusic
Last night I “attended” what was probably the best listening party I’ve ever been to on Bandcamp.
The debut album from The Cords is a 10/10 nailed on Album Of The Year contender.
The self-titled album is released on Friday 26 September by @skepwax.bsky.social and @slumberlandrecords.com
BUY IT NOW
The debut album from The Cords is a 10/10 nailed on Album Of The Year contender.
The self-titled album is released on Friday 26 September by @skepwax.bsky.social and @slumberlandrecords.com
BUY IT NOW
Bandcamp.fo
September 25, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Last night I “attended” what was probably the best listening party I’ve ever been to on Bandcamp.
The debut album from The Cords is a 10/10 nailed on Album Of The Year contender.
The self-titled album is released on Friday 26 September by @skepwax.bsky.social and @slumberlandrecords.com
BUY IT NOW
The debut album from The Cords is a 10/10 nailed on Album Of The Year contender.
The self-titled album is released on Friday 26 September by @skepwax.bsky.social and @slumberlandrecords.com
BUY IT NOW
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LIMERICK
It was the Medical Council’s belief,
That as a form of effective relief,
Paracetamol would
Be next to no good
From the pain of the Satsuma-in-Chief.
It was the Medical Council’s belief,
That as a form of effective relief,
Paracetamol would
Be next to no good
From the pain of the Satsuma-in-Chief.
September 23, 2025 at 8:41 AM
LIMERICK
It was the Medical Council’s belief,
That as a form of effective relief,
Paracetamol would
Be next to no good
From the pain of the Satsuma-in-Chief.
It was the Medical Council’s belief,
That as a form of effective relief,
Paracetamol would
Be next to no good
From the pain of the Satsuma-in-Chief.