Fran Carlyon
@heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social
underground independent sounds
music at francarlyon.bandcamp.com
writer at heavymetalkids.uk
heavymetalkids.uk@gmail.com
music at francarlyon.bandcamp.com
writer at heavymetalkids.uk
heavymetalkids.uk@gmail.com
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The biggest thank you to everyone who has supported my music this year. These songs exist simply because they have to, the fact a few of you seem to enjoy what I do means the absolute world. Home Truths coming early 2026, this year’s four digital singles available here: francarlyon.bandcamp.com
Absolutely delighted to be in the company of this fine 7” from two of the very best out there doing it. All the love to @goodbyewudaokou.bsky.social and @assistant.bandcamp.com 🤍
November 17, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Absolutely delighted to be in the company of this fine 7” from two of the very best out there doing it. All the love to @goodbyewudaokou.bsky.social and @assistant.bandcamp.com 🤍
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The first episode of my radio show is on untidyradio.com at 7pm. It's just 45mins & is a bit of a road test for future episodes. I'm playing some indie pop, a bit of post-punk, and trying out an Evan Dando joke. I wrongly claim something happened in 1859 when it happened in 1849. Post-truth radio.
Listen Here - Untidy Radio
Independent Non-Commercial Radio
untidyradio.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
The first episode of my radio show is on untidyradio.com at 7pm. It's just 45mins & is a bit of a road test for future episodes. I'm playing some indie pop, a bit of post-punk, and trying out an Evan Dando joke. I wrongly claim something happened in 1859 when it happened in 1849. Post-truth radio.
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Detail of the insert from the Assistant/Goodbye Wudaokou split-7”. So glad it has started landing - copies are winging their way to Germany, Japan, America and Canada too.
November 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Detail of the insert from the Assistant/Goodbye Wudaokou split-7”. So glad it has started landing - copies are winging their way to Germany, Japan, America and Canada too.
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Quick request; I am finished with my zine and just tidying up and proofreading - if you know about any contemporary indie pop zines for me to flag, let me know?
I have Zine Things Happen, the @precrecs.bsky.social zines and Here’s Where You Belong by @brensweeney.bsky.social.
What is missing?
I have Zine Things Happen, the @precrecs.bsky.social zines and Here’s Where You Belong by @brensweeney.bsky.social.
What is missing?
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Quick request; I am finished with my zine and just tidying up and proofreading - if you know about any contemporary indie pop zines for me to flag, let me know?
I have Zine Things Happen, the @precrecs.bsky.social zines and Here’s Where You Belong by @brensweeney.bsky.social.
What is missing?
I have Zine Things Happen, the @precrecs.bsky.social zines and Here’s Where You Belong by @brensweeney.bsky.social.
What is missing?
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From this Sunday at 7pm onwards I'll be hosting a regular show on @untidyradio.bsky.social. I'll be playing indie pop & adjacent stuff & am, as always, here to help if you have jangly stuff to share. The first show features The Felt Tips, Hazelene, The Lovely Basement, Armstrong, R.M.F.C & others x
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
From this Sunday at 7pm onwards I'll be hosting a regular show on @untidyradio.bsky.social. I'll be playing indie pop & adjacent stuff & am, as always, here to help if you have jangly stuff to share. The first show features The Felt Tips, Hazelene, The Lovely Basement, Armstrong, R.M.F.C & others x
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Streaming every Sunday (all being well) and will be streams on Mixcloud a day or two later.
Top of my list for guests/contributors: you, @djcalc.bsky.social, @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social, @garyrjames.bsky.social, @joshmeadows.bsky.social, @aliceonthewaves.bsky.social, @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social etc
Top of my list for guests/contributors: you, @djcalc.bsky.social, @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social, @garyrjames.bsky.social, @joshmeadows.bsky.social, @aliceonthewaves.bsky.social, @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social etc
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Streaming every Sunday (all being well) and will be streams on Mixcloud a day or two later.
Top of my list for guests/contributors: you, @djcalc.bsky.social, @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social, @garyrjames.bsky.social, @joshmeadows.bsky.social, @aliceonthewaves.bsky.social, @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social etc
Top of my list for guests/contributors: you, @djcalc.bsky.social, @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social, @garyrjames.bsky.social, @joshmeadows.bsky.social, @aliceonthewaves.bsky.social, @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social etc
Mission Dolores Park memories ❤️ Just want to move everybody I care about to San Francisco and stay there forever, is that too much to ask? Wishing the indie Bluesky family a beautiful weekend x
November 8, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Mission Dolores Park memories ❤️ Just want to move everybody I care about to San Francisco and stay there forever, is that too much to ask? Wishing the indie Bluesky family a beautiful weekend x
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4 of my albums not on streaming dealies:
• PINKO •
• DUM DUM •
• FUCKITLIST •
• THE BRIDEGROOM •
only on bandcamp
thetumbledryerbabies.bandcamp.com
• PINKO •
• DUM DUM •
• FUCKITLIST •
• THE BRIDEGROOM •
only on bandcamp
thetumbledryerbabies.bandcamp.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:43 AM
4 of my albums not on streaming dealies:
• PINKO •
• DUM DUM •
• FUCKITLIST •
• THE BRIDEGROOM •
only on bandcamp
thetumbledryerbabies.bandcamp.com
• PINKO •
• DUM DUM •
• FUCKITLIST •
• THE BRIDEGROOM •
only on bandcamp
thetumbledryerbabies.bandcamp.com
The biggest thank you to everyone who has supported my music this year. These songs exist simply because they have to, the fact a few of you seem to enjoy what I do means the absolute world. Home Truths coming early 2026, this year’s four digital singles available here: francarlyon.bandcamp.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The biggest thank you to everyone who has supported my music this year. These songs exist simply because they have to, the fact a few of you seem to enjoy what I do means the absolute world. Home Truths coming early 2026, this year’s four digital singles available here: francarlyon.bandcamp.com
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Cheers Fran. Thanks for the great music.
The biggest thank you to Trevlad for including A Place To Land on this absolute dream of a playlist…
Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library 139
3 November 2025 ///caravan.grew.vaccines. Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 138 of The Virtual Cassette Library.Caravan Grew Vaccines is the episodes subtitle, as well as the track you’re hearing in the background and it’s geographical location…
3 November 2025 ///caravan.grew.vaccines. Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 138 of The Virtual Cassette Library.Caravan Grew Vaccines is the episodes subtitle, as well as the track you’re hearing in the background and it’s geographical location…
November 4, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Cheers Fran. Thanks for the great music.
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One year ago SHOPFIRES released this EP of songs which narrowly missed inclusion on the Holding on to Let Go album. I was a little dubious at first but Darrin @subjangle.bsky.social convinced me that it would sell. Thankfully he was right 🙂
shopfires.bandcamp.com/album/surplu...
shopfires.bandcamp.com/album/surplu...
Surplus EP, by SHOPFIRES
5 track album
shopfires.bandcamp.com
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 AM
One year ago SHOPFIRES released this EP of songs which narrowly missed inclusion on the Holding on to Let Go album. I was a little dubious at first but Darrin @subjangle.bsky.social convinced me that it would sell. Thankfully he was right 🙂
shopfires.bandcamp.com/album/surplu...
shopfires.bandcamp.com/album/surplu...
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Really excited to be included in this sampler from @iheartnoise.bsky.social! Check it out. Lots of great stuff on there!
iheartnoise.bandcamp.com/album/2025-s...
iheartnoise.bandcamp.com/album/2025-s...
2025 Sampler, by Various Artists
25 track album
iheartnoise.bandcamp.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Really excited to be included in this sampler from @iheartnoise.bsky.social! Check it out. Lots of great stuff on there!
iheartnoise.bandcamp.com/album/2025-s...
iheartnoise.bandcamp.com/album/2025-s...
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A privilege to have Sky Lantern in among some absolute greats on @djcalc.bsky.social ‘s awesome show (James McNew’s Dump project being a case in point! 💜)
Tonight's show here - www.mixcloud.com/DJCalc/dj-ca...
and here - djcalc.com/2025/11/04/n...
Spotify link - open.spotify.com/playlist/6vk...
Playlist
and here - djcalc.com/2025/11/04/n...
Spotify link - open.spotify.com/playlist/6vk...
Playlist
November 6, 2025 at 12:09 AM
A privilege to have Sky Lantern in among some absolute greats on @djcalc.bsky.social ‘s awesome show (James McNew’s Dump project being a case in point! 💜)
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The next issue of my In The April Sun zine is v. v. nearly done.
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The next issue of my In The April Sun zine is v. v. nearly done.
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
The biggest thank you to Trevlad for including A Place To Land on this absolute dream of a playlist…
Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library 139
3 November 2025 ///caravan.grew.vaccines. Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 138 of The Virtual Cassette Library.Caravan Grew Vaccines is the episodes subtitle, as well as the track you’re hearing in the background and it’s geographical location…
3 November 2025 ///caravan.grew.vaccines. Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 138 of The Virtual Cassette Library.Caravan Grew Vaccines is the episodes subtitle, as well as the track you’re hearing in the background and it’s geographical location…
Trev’s Virtual Cassette Library 139
3 November 2025 ///caravan.grew.vaccines. Welcome, sonic wanderers. You’ve arrived at Episode 138 of The Virtual Cassette Library.Caravan Grew Vaccines is the episodes subtitle, as well as the track you’re hearing in the background and it’s geographical location which I’ve filmed and can be experienced on YouTube.I’m Trevor and I curate these 90-minute genre bending drifts through frequencies from around the globe.
trevor.se
November 4, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The biggest thank you to Trevlad for including A Place To Land on this absolute dream of a playlist…
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Ahead of their farewell show, @seablite.bsky.social, share their happy memories with Fran on his @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social blog.
Hi all 💛💚 it’s a HUGE deal to cover the mighty @seablite.bsky.social’s forthcoming farewell show at the blog today. Hit the link to learn the band’s thoughts as this beautiful creative chapter closes…
Farewell, Seablite…
Seablite: Jen Mundy, Andy Pastalaniec, Galine Tumasyan, Lauren Matsui (Courtesy: Michael Aguilar and Kasey Kalis) There wasn’t a dry eye in the indie pop house last week as Bay Area underground ico…
heavymetalkids.music.blog
November 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Ahead of their farewell show, @seablite.bsky.social, share their happy memories with Fran on his @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social blog.
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Oh no...farewell? 🫤
Hi all 💛💚 it’s a HUGE deal to cover the mighty @seablite.bsky.social’s forthcoming farewell show at the blog today. Hit the link to learn the band’s thoughts as this beautiful creative chapter closes…
Farewell, Seablite…
Seablite: Jen Mundy, Andy Pastalaniec, Galine Tumasyan, Lauren Matsui (Courtesy: Michael Aguilar and Kasey Kalis) There wasn’t a dry eye in the indie pop house last week as Bay Area underground ico…
heavymetalkids.music.blog
November 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Oh no...farewell? 🫤
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Via an IG post last week, @seablite.bsky.social announced they were no more. Farewell show is in San Francisco on 5 December. The legend @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social reached out to the band and has just published this piece. heavymetalkids.music.blog/2025/11/03/f...
Farewell, Seablite…
Seablite: Jen Mundy, Andy Pastalaniec, Galine Tumasyan, Lauren Matsui (Courtesy: Michael Aguilar and Kasey Kalis) There wasn’t a dry eye in the indie pop house last week as Bay Area underground ico…
heavymetalkids.music.blog
November 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Via an IG post last week, @seablite.bsky.social announced they were no more. Farewell show is in San Francisco on 5 December. The legend @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social reached out to the band and has just published this piece. heavymetalkids.music.blog/2025/11/03/f...
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🎶When you see me next time here it won’t be me🎶
Thank you so much for your contributions @galineee.bsky.social @rhymies.bsky.social @chimeschool.bsky.social. All the love @mtstmtn.bsky.social @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social 🤍🙏
November 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🎶When you see me next time here it won’t be me🎶
Hi all 💛💚 it’s a HUGE deal to cover the mighty @seablite.bsky.social’s forthcoming farewell show at the blog today. Hit the link to learn the band’s thoughts as this beautiful creative chapter closes…
Farewell, Seablite…
Seablite: Jen Mundy, Andy Pastalaniec, Galine Tumasyan, Lauren Matsui (Courtesy: Michael Aguilar and Kasey Kalis) There wasn’t a dry eye in the indie pop house last week as Bay Area underground ico…
heavymetalkids.music.blog
November 3, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Hi all 💛💚 it’s a HUGE deal to cover the mighty @seablite.bsky.social’s forthcoming farewell show at the blog today. Hit the link to learn the band’s thoughts as this beautiful creative chapter closes…
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🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
November 3, 2025 at 8:33 AM
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
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spin it or stream it ⬇️
my latest album MY DINNER WITH ANDREW is still available (LP/CD/digital)!
buy it here: thetumbledryerbabies.bandcamp.com/merch
buy it here: thetumbledryerbabies.bandcamp.com/merch
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
spin it or stream it ⬇️
The biggest thank you to @tristesunset.bsky.social for writing such beautiful words about my new single Living Your Last Chance. If you’d like to check out Francesco’s article you can do so below…
Fran Carlyon – Living Your Last Chance (Single)
Fran Carlyon (©Julia Chouffot) Fran Carlyon is a songwriter from Southend-on-Sea, England, crafting quiet, home-recorded lo-fi “folk for ages”. Since beginning his musical project in 2023, Fran has…
tristesunset.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The biggest thank you to @tristesunset.bsky.social for writing such beautiful words about my new single Living Your Last Chance. If you’d like to check out Francesco’s article you can do so below…
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Be sure to take a look/listen to the latest mixtape offering from @tristesunset.bsky.social featuring the wonderful @assistant.bandcamp.com & @goodbyewudaokou.bsky.social
tristesunset.com/2025/10/28/m...
tristesunset.com/2025/10/28/m...
(Make Me A) TRISTE© Mixtape Episode 230: Assistant/Goodbye Wudaokou
Assistant/Goodbye Wudaokou Assistant is a Brighton-based indie-pop band formed in 2001. The band, which has experienced lineup changes, reunited in 2020 after a long hiatus and has since released m…
tristesunset.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Be sure to take a look/listen to the latest mixtape offering from @tristesunset.bsky.social featuring the wonderful @assistant.bandcamp.com & @goodbyewudaokou.bsky.social
tristesunset.com/2025/10/28/m...
tristesunset.com/2025/10/28/m...
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With many thanks to the awesome @tristesunset.bsky.social, we (@assistant.bandcamp.com and me) have put together a mixtape covering some of the influences behind our split single. You can check it out here:
tristesunset.com/2025/10/28/m...
tristesunset.com/2025/10/28/m...
(Make Me A) TRISTE© Mixtape Episode 230: Assistant/Goodbye Wudaokou
Assistant/Goodbye Wudaokou Assistant is a Brighton-based indie-pop band formed in 2001. The band, which has experienced lineup changes, reunited in 2020 after a long hiatus and has since released m…
tristesunset.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:20 AM
With many thanks to the awesome @tristesunset.bsky.social, we (@assistant.bandcamp.com and me) have put together a mixtape covering some of the influences behind our split single. You can check it out here:
tristesunset.com/2025/10/28/m...
tristesunset.com/2025/10/28/m...