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Feb 21 8-10AM EDT/1-3PM GMT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @beautiful-cosmos.bsky.social @caitbrennan.bsky.social @chrischurchmusic.bsky.social #DollyMixture #LeslieMendelson #MarcValentine #ModLang @cornerlaughers.bsky.social #TheEmbyos #TheIdiotKids @theneedmores.bsky.social #TheSylviaPlatters

February 20, 2026 at 9:46 AM

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Great news from the always-good-to-hear-from @slumberlandrecords.com

Slumberland Records @slumberlandrecords.com · 1d

We are super excited to be reissuing the two solo albums by ex-Dolly Mixture member Rachel Love: 2021's "Picture In Mind" and 2024's "Lyra." They’re both lovely pop albums, made on a small scale but with big ambitions, rich with melody and wise insight. Out April 10th!
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Rachel Love

Singer, songwriter Rachel was guitarist and singer in 70/80’s band Dolly Mixture who were signed to Paul Wellers' ‘Respond’ label and championed by The Undertones & John Peel. She has released 2 solo albums as Rachel Love, ‘Picture in Mind’ in 2021 and ‘Lyra’ in 2024. She now plays live gigs with her son’s band Telecom and her new band ‘Railcard’ with Ian Button and Peter Momtchiloff

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February 18, 2026 at 5:04 PM

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Michigan Punk-Pop at its finest from #TheIdiotKids Thanks for the tip @loriastratton.bsky.social

Lori Stratton @loriastratton.bsky.social · 5d

“These songs are about … what’s happening with me, or it’s me addressing old feelings, but from the perspective of [last] year. I can look back at it as a time capsule.” - Jon-Mikal Bartee on The Idiot Kids' latest album, "Instants."
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Looking Back — The Idiot Kids Process Past Trauma and Life Lessons on “Instants” Album

On Instants, Jon-Mikal Bartee didn’t plan to write from a deeply personal perspective. Initially, the Detroit vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist wanted to take a fun and intuitive appr…

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February 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM

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Shooflypie AKA @justinsteiner.bsky.social muses on a stone cold powerpop classic

Justin Steiner @justinsteiner.bsky.social · 5d

Here's a little valentine for my Substack readers. If you aren't one, please become one.

Albums I Love #6: International Pop Overthrow

Material Issue's Debut

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February 15, 2026 at 12:16 PM

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Feb 14, 2026 archived show on @mixcloud.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/ChipSaam/ind...

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February 15, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Feb 14 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @tapeterecords.bsky.social @wickedcoolrecords.bsky.social @subjangle.bsky.social @wallytbm.bsky.social #KoolKatMusik #ToothAndNailRecords #OmnivoreRecordings #EarshotMedia #NewWestRecords #StrippersUnion #DonnieVie #Piper #Starz #TheBabys

February 15, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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Feb 14 menu on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @bandaal9.bsky.social @billpritchard.bsky.social #Deathray #Icehouse #JohnMcCabe #LandeHekt @liquidmikeband.bsky.social @ratboysband.bsky.social #RoyalOttawa #RoxyMusic #Starflyer59 #StrangeWitch #TheEmbryos @theloftuk.bsky.social @spireshq.bsky.social

February 15, 2026 at 11:28 AM

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We are really, really enjoying the new #FazedOnAPony record out now on @meritoriorec.bsky.social

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Fazed On A Pony Share Video For 'Flashes' - Touring New Album Nationwide

Aotearoa songwriter Peter McCall and band are touring 'swan' this summer.

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February 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM

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Feb 14 8-10AM EDT/1-3PM GMT on @nwrbroadcast.bsky.social @bandaal9.bsky.social @billpritchard.bsky.social #Deathray #JohnMcCabe #LandeHekt @liquidmikeband.bsky.social @ratboysband.bsky.social #RoyalOttawa #RoxyMusic #Starflyer59 #StrangeWitch #TheEmbryos @theloftuk.bsky.social @spireshq.bsky.social

February 13, 2026 at 9:50 AM

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A great list from one of our favorite blogs @purepop4nowpeople.bsky.social

Henry Lipput @purepop4nowpeople.bsky.social · 10d

"The Lucky Thirteen" is what I'm calling the list of my favorite albums of 2025. It's the latest post on the Pure Pop 4 Now People blog: purepop4nowpeople.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-fe...