Hello Midlands
@hellomidlands.com
Wonky pop.
hellomidlands.com
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Billy says "hello"
Hello Midlands are a band from the middle of the UK. We make wonky pop.
hellomidlands.com
Wassat? New song? Okay than.
'Billy Said Goodbye' is a close-up account of a cancellation, with a nice mid section.
It's out on 21 November, but in a craven attempt to engage you in our new website, you can hear NOW if you go and sign up for free!
hellomidlands.com/billy-says-h...
'Billy Said Goodbye' is a close-up account of a cancellation, with a nice mid section.
It's out on 21 November, but in a craven attempt to engage you in our new website, you can hear NOW if you go and sign up for free!
hellomidlands.com/billy-says-h...
Wassat? New song? Okay than.
'Billy Said Goodbye' is a close-up account of a cancellation, with a nice mid section.
It's out on 21 November, but in a craven attempt to engage you in our new website, you can hear NOW if you go and sign up for free!
hellomidlands.com/billy-says-h...
'Billy Said Goodbye' is a close-up account of a cancellation, with a nice mid section.
It's out on 21 November, but in a craven attempt to engage you in our new website, you can hear NOW if you go and sign up for free!
hellomidlands.com/billy-says-h...
Billy says "hello"
Hello Midlands are a band from the middle of the UK. We make wonky pop.
hellomidlands.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Wassat? New song? Okay than.
'Billy Said Goodbye' is a close-up account of a cancellation, with a nice mid section.
It's out on 21 November, but in a craven attempt to engage you in our new website, you can hear NOW if you go and sign up for free!
hellomidlands.com/billy-says-h...
'Billy Said Goodbye' is a close-up account of a cancellation, with a nice mid section.
It's out on 21 November, but in a craven attempt to engage you in our new website, you can hear NOW if you go and sign up for free!
hellomidlands.com/billy-says-h...
"I can see a world where Spotify doesn’t exist".
I remember the world before it did.
Some really interesting projects highlighted in here. We've been excited about @subvert.fm for a while, but I hadn't heard of Cantilever before.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
I remember the world before it did.
Some really interesting projects highlighted in here. We've been excited about @subvert.fm for a while, but I hadn't heard of Cantilever before.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
‘I can see a world where Spotify doesn’t exist’: will a new generation of music streaming companies succeed?
Nimble, open-minded outfits such as Nina Protocol, Cantilever and Subvert are looking to bring more money to artists, and a richer experience for listeners
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"I can see a world where Spotify doesn’t exist".
I remember the world before it did.
Some really interesting projects highlighted in here. We've been excited about @subvert.fm for a while, but I hadn't heard of Cantilever before.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
I remember the world before it did.
Some really interesting projects highlighted in here. We've been excited about @subvert.fm for a while, but I hadn't heard of Cantilever before.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
It's been a long time since I saw one band do two gigs in the same week, but @bccamplight.bsky.social in London & Southampton was well worth all the driving.
What an astonishing writer and what an incredible band.
What an astonishing writer and what an incredible band.
November 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
It's been a long time since I saw one band do two gigs in the same week, but @bccamplight.bsky.social in London & Southampton was well worth all the driving.
What an astonishing writer and what an incredible band.
What an astonishing writer and what an incredible band.
In other news, saw @bccamplight.bsky.social at the Roundhouse last night.
Astonishing, detailed, passionate performance from an awesome band.
If you've not heard him yet, you should.
Start with the new album.
Astonishing, detailed, passionate performance from an awesome band.
If you've not heard him yet, you should.
Start with the new album.
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
In other news, saw @bccamplight.bsky.social at the Roundhouse last night.
Astonishing, detailed, passionate performance from an awesome band.
If you've not heard him yet, you should.
Start with the new album.
Astonishing, detailed, passionate performance from an awesome band.
If you've not heard him yet, you should.
Start with the new album.
Received my zine today from @subvert.fm , and what a lovingly put together package it is.
If the execution of the platform itself is even close to the coherence and care with which they put this together, there are some excellent times ahead!
Not long now until we get access!
If the execution of the platform itself is even close to the coherence and care with which they put this together, there are some excellent times ahead!
Not long now until we get access!
November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Received my zine today from @subvert.fm , and what a lovingly put together package it is.
If the execution of the platform itself is even close to the coherence and care with which they put this together, there are some excellent times ahead!
Not long now until we get access!
If the execution of the platform itself is even close to the coherence and care with which they put this together, there are some excellent times ahead!
Not long now until we get access!
"We decided to combat the ridiculousness of it by being ridiculous, and upload hilarious shit to each other’s profiles, which is maybe the best way to demonstrate it"
I'm appreciating my @hearingthingsco.bsky.social sub more and more every day.
www.hearingthings.co/why-is-it-so...
I'm appreciating my @hearingthingsco.bsky.social sub more and more every day.
www.hearingthings.co/why-is-it-so...
Why Is It So Easy to Flood Streaming With AI Slop?
And what the hell is Operation Clown Dump?
www.hearingthings.co
November 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
"We decided to combat the ridiculousness of it by being ridiculous, and upload hilarious shit to each other’s profiles, which is maybe the best way to demonstrate it"
I'm appreciating my @hearingthingsco.bsky.social sub more and more every day.
www.hearingthings.co/why-is-it-so...
I'm appreciating my @hearingthingsco.bsky.social sub more and more every day.
www.hearingthings.co/why-is-it-so...
Just in time for Xmas!
Really excited about the ambition of @subvert.fm and SO ready to jump in!
Good luck gang!
Really excited about the ambition of @subvert.fm and SO ready to jump in!
Good luck gang!
Our platform is ready.
Our collectively-owned Bandcamp successor opens November 4.
Rolling out to co-op members first.
Our collectively-owned Bandcamp successor opens November 4.
Rolling out to co-op members first.
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Just in time for Xmas!
Really excited about the ambition of @subvert.fm and SO ready to jump in!
Good luck gang!
Really excited about the ambition of @subvert.fm and SO ready to jump in!
Good luck gang!
Been doing a lot of work figuring out how to play out stuff live, with one person.
Would really like to play in places in 2026.
Anyone else working lots with Ableton in a live setting?
Would really like to play in places in 2026.
Anyone else working lots with Ableton in a live setting?
October 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Been doing a lot of work figuring out how to play out stuff live, with one person.
Would really like to play in places in 2026.
Anyone else working lots with Ableton in a live setting?
Would really like to play in places in 2026.
Anyone else working lots with Ableton in a live setting?
This time tomorrow, you too can be smashing your head on the desk in frustration at the quiz.
That, and loads of excellent brand new music !
That, and loads of excellent brand new music !
5PM Sat 1 Nov #TrustTheDocRadio #ExileFM ft:
#Liquid1nc #umbrellabirds #amity #gatherthelost #muramasa
@somehappything.bsky.social #natureofwires x #machinax
@musicofsound.bsky.social #withsun #sergewenus #qualityofmercury @thejojomanband.bsky.social @hellomidlands.com + lots more & usual features.
#Liquid1nc #umbrellabirds #amity #gatherthelost #muramasa
@somehappything.bsky.social #natureofwires x #machinax
@musicofsound.bsky.social #withsun #sergewenus #qualityofmercury @thejojomanband.bsky.social @hellomidlands.com + lots more & usual features.
October 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This time tomorrow, you too can be smashing your head on the desk in frustration at the quiz.
That, and loads of excellent brand new music !
That, and loads of excellent brand new music !
It's here! All the way from Lewis!
If you've not got it yet, grab yourself a copy of the new @flakebelly.bsky.social .
It's awesome music, and a really lovely object. Pretty inspiring test-case for supporting independent music.
If you've not got it yet, grab yourself a copy of the new @flakebelly.bsky.social .
It's awesome music, and a really lovely object. Pretty inspiring test-case for supporting independent music.
October 27, 2025 at 9:29 AM
It's here! All the way from Lewis!
If you've not got it yet, grab yourself a copy of the new @flakebelly.bsky.social .
It's awesome music, and a really lovely object. Pretty inspiring test-case for supporting independent music.
If you've not got it yet, grab yourself a copy of the new @flakebelly.bsky.social .
It's awesome music, and a really lovely object. Pretty inspiring test-case for supporting independent music.
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Tickets are on sale for this year's 24:1900 music festival
24-1900.live
6-7 December 2025
What a festival and line-up we have for you.
Plus:
It’s accessible
It’s (more) sustainable
Hassle-free toileting
Hassle-free food
Hassle-free drinks
#MusicFestival #MusicSky
24-1900.live
6-7 December 2025
What a festival and line-up we have for you.
Plus:
It’s accessible
It’s (more) sustainable
Hassle-free toileting
Hassle-free food
Hassle-free drinks
#MusicFestival #MusicSky
October 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Tickets are on sale for this year's 24:1900 music festival
24-1900.live
6-7 December 2025
What a festival and line-up we have for you.
Plus:
It’s accessible
It’s (more) sustainable
Hassle-free toileting
Hassle-free food
Hassle-free drinks
#MusicFestival #MusicSky
24-1900.live
6-7 December 2025
What a festival and line-up we have for you.
Plus:
It’s accessible
It’s (more) sustainable
Hassle-free toileting
Hassle-free food
Hassle-free drinks
#MusicFestival #MusicSky
Late to it this week, but the new @freshonthenetblog.bsky.social listening post is available!
Get over to freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/10/batc... and vote for your fave!
Get over to freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/10/batc... and vote for your fave!
Listening Post: Batch 586
Our moderators listened to every track we were sent this week and have picked their favourites for your listening pleasure - listed here in alphabetical order.
Now it’s over to you. Why not take a li...
freshonthenet.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Late to it this week, but the new @freshonthenetblog.bsky.social listening post is available!
Get over to freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/10/batc... and vote for your fave!
Get over to freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/10/batc... and vote for your fave!
Recently, I've been picking up lots of CD's at vintage stores. Jewel cases aside, am really starting to love them again as a format.
The ever excellent @hearingthingsco.bsky.social gives a deep dive into their lifespan here..
www.hearingthings.co/cds-history-...
The ever excellent @hearingthingsco.bsky.social gives a deep dive into their lifespan here..
www.hearingthings.co/cds-history-...
Requiem for a Beam
A journey across the lifespan of CDs, from the cafe to the landfill and back.
www.hearingthings.co
October 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Recently, I've been picking up lots of CD's at vintage stores. Jewel cases aside, am really starting to love them again as a format.
The ever excellent @hearingthingsco.bsky.social gives a deep dive into their lifespan here..
www.hearingthings.co/cds-history-...
The ever excellent @hearingthingsco.bsky.social gives a deep dive into their lifespan here..
www.hearingthings.co/cds-history-...
This Saturday folks! Hear the warmest new music show online AND another play of our new song :)
Required listening!
Required listening!
5PM Sat 25 Oct #TrustTheDocRadio #ExileFM ft:
#TomOCWilson #UndeadGuitars #NickHaeffner #MarinaFlorance @hellomidlands.com #sergewenus @thejojomanband.bsky.social #Liquid1nc #GabrielleSey #WithSun #BofBriz @williedowling.bsky.social + return of Then & Now; WhatsTheWord; best new established trax.
#TomOCWilson #UndeadGuitars #NickHaeffner #MarinaFlorance @hellomidlands.com #sergewenus @thejojomanband.bsky.social #Liquid1nc #GabrielleSey #WithSun #BofBriz @williedowling.bsky.social + return of Then & Now; WhatsTheWord; best new established trax.
October 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This Saturday folks! Hear the warmest new music show online AND another play of our new song :)
Required listening!
Required listening!
Tomorrow! 5pm London-time!
Honoured and delighted to be featured on the brilliant #trustthedocRadio show, in the company of some brilliant artists and the incomparable @trustthedoc.bsky.social .
TUNE IN!
Honoured and delighted to be featured on the brilliant #trustthedocRadio show, in the company of some brilliant artists and the incomparable @trustthedoc.bsky.social .
TUNE IN!
October 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tomorrow! 5pm London-time!
Honoured and delighted to be featured on the brilliant #trustthedocRadio show, in the company of some brilliant artists and the incomparable @trustthedoc.bsky.social .
TUNE IN!
Honoured and delighted to be featured on the brilliant #trustthedocRadio show, in the company of some brilliant artists and the incomparable @trustthedoc.bsky.social .
TUNE IN!
Excellent to see the incomparable Tony Hardy back writing again, with a lovely set of words about the new @freshonthenetblog.bsky.social Fresh Faves.
As ever, some great music to discover, illuminated by some insightful words. Dig in!
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/10/fave...
As ever, some great music to discover, illuminated by some insightful words. Dig in!
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/10/fave...
Fresh Faves: Batch 584
These Fresh Faves were picked by our readers over the weekend - and reviewed by Fresh On The Net's TONY HARDY this week. You can hear all these tracks in a single Soundcloud playlist here.
A word fr...
freshonthenet.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Excellent to see the incomparable Tony Hardy back writing again, with a lovely set of words about the new @freshonthenetblog.bsky.social Fresh Faves.
As ever, some great music to discover, illuminated by some insightful words. Dig in!
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/10/fave...
As ever, some great music to discover, illuminated by some insightful words. Dig in!
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/10/fave...
Reposted by Hello Midlands
Fellow Musicians.
If ever you wondered why you should pull your music from Spotify, they've been running ICE recruitment advertisements for a number of days now.
Spotify without your music has no business.
Put your effort into Bandcamp instead.
bandcamp.com
If ever you wondered why you should pull your music from Spotify, they've been running ICE recruitment advertisements for a number of days now.
Spotify without your music has no business.
Put your effort into Bandcamp instead.
bandcamp.com
Bandcamp
Discover amazing music and directly support the artists who make it.
bandcamp.com
October 14, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Fellow Musicians.
If ever you wondered why you should pull your music from Spotify, they've been running ICE recruitment advertisements for a number of days now.
Spotify without your music has no business.
Put your effort into Bandcamp instead.
bandcamp.com
If ever you wondered why you should pull your music from Spotify, they've been running ICE recruitment advertisements for a number of days now.
Spotify without your music has no business.
Put your effort into Bandcamp instead.
bandcamp.com
We wrote a song about what happened one stormy night, in Placeford.
The names have been omitted in the lyrics to protect those concerned.
Why don't you give it a listen?
#newmusic
hellomidlands.com/a-stormy-nig...
The names have been omitted in the lyrics to protect those concerned.
Why don't you give it a listen?
#newmusic
hellomidlands.com/a-stormy-nig...
A stormy night in Placeford...
It's not the sort of thing that happens here.
Sometime in the last few years, in the middle of the night, in the middle of a storm, a call went out to the local police station. The woman on the end...
hellomidlands.com
October 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
We wrote a song about what happened one stormy night, in Placeford.
The names have been omitted in the lyrics to protect those concerned.
Why don't you give it a listen?
#newmusic
hellomidlands.com/a-stormy-nig...
The names have been omitted in the lyrics to protect those concerned.
Why don't you give it a listen?
#newmusic
hellomidlands.com/a-stormy-nig...
Reposted by Hello Midlands
My new book is out next week - here is how it starts… dadadrummer.substack.com/p/load-in
Load-In
An excerpt from Why Sound Matters
dadadrummer.substack.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
My new book is out next week - here is how it starts… dadadrummer.substack.com/p/load-in
I just subscribed to this and if you care about independent media, I'd urge you to consider it too.
What @carolecadwalla.bsky.social and co. do is, in the truest sense of the word, vital.
Also, Stewart Lee!
What @carolecadwalla.bsky.social and co. do is, in the truest sense of the word, vital.
Also, Stewart Lee!
My colleagues & I have taken a huge gamble to set up @thenerve.news We’re trying to build a new independent publication from the ground up. Social media is our only distribution for now.
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
Sharing this article in your networks would make a huge difference. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
NEW: The British politician, his Russian intelligence handler & a Kremlin plot against the US & Ukraine.
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
My new piece about Nathan Gill and Nigel Farage for @thenerve_news in which we ask:
Why, even now, is no-one asking questions?
t.co/BUTtpK9C4S
October 13, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I just subscribed to this and if you care about independent media, I'd urge you to consider it too.
What @carolecadwalla.bsky.social and co. do is, in the truest sense of the word, vital.
Also, Stewart Lee!
What @carolecadwalla.bsky.social and co. do is, in the truest sense of the word, vital.
Also, Stewart Lee!
Fantastic show last night, with beautiful, stripped down arrangements.
Thank you Brighton for having me yesterday and thank you to everyone who came to see us at my instore! London, see you tonight at @roughtrade1976.bsky.social East!
October 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Fantastic show last night, with beautiful, stripped down arrangements.
This Saturday! Required listening for anyone interested in grassroots music...
See you there!
See you there!
5PM Sat 11 Oct #TrustTheDocRadio #ExileFM
#amelie @thewytches.bsky.social #luckyandlove #zkeletonz
#grade2 @cbeem.bsky.social #pacificaze #gabriellesey
@john-serrano.bsky.social #Liquid1nc #krookedtongue
@musicofsound.bsky.social #sine + usual features & lots more exilefm.com
#amelie @thewytches.bsky.social #luckyandlove #zkeletonz
#grade2 @cbeem.bsky.social #pacificaze #gabriellesey
@john-serrano.bsky.social #Liquid1nc #krookedtongue
@musicofsound.bsky.social #sine + usual features & lots more exilefm.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This Saturday! Required listening for anyone interested in grassroots music...
See you there!
See you there!
If you've not dived in yet, HIGHLY recommend the new @john-serrano.bsky.social . Awesome work.
johnserrano.bandcamp.com
johnserrano.bandcamp.com
John Serrano
John Serrano, born in Andalusia in 1993, is a versatile musician known for his dynamic presence in the indie music scene. He contributes his talents to various musical projects, showcasing an unique b...
johnserrano.bandcamp.com
October 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
If you've not dived in yet, HIGHLY recommend the new @john-serrano.bsky.social . Awesome work.
johnserrano.bandcamp.com
johnserrano.bandcamp.com
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Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
October 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Can’t decide what to buy on Prime Day?
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
Try: absolutely nothing, and then go support indie bookstores instead 📚
FINALLY! I can move from discovery to enjoyment, but within a monetized ecosystem.
musically.com/2025/10/07/c...
musically.com/2025/10/07/c...
ChatGPT reaches 800m weekly users and adds Spotify integration
Learn how ChatGPT Spotify integration enhances your conversations with customised music and podcast suggestions.
musically.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM
FINALLY! I can move from discovery to enjoyment, but within a monetized ecosystem.
musically.com/2025/10/07/c...
musically.com/2025/10/07/c...