Khayem
@khayem.bsky.social
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Unranked and random 20
Wrong Number: The Cure (1997)
I've seen their 80s singles pop up frequently (and rightly so) but not this gem, released to promote their Galore singles compilation in the late 90s. Typically fab video, too.
youtu.be/imbOxMo98Q8?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 20
Wrong Number: The Cure (1997)
I've seen their 80s singles pop up frequently (and rightly so) but not this gem, released to promote their Galore singles compilation in the late 90s. Typically fab video, too.
youtu.be/imbOxMo98Q8?...
The Cure - Wrong Number (Official Music Video) [HD Upgrade]
YouTube video by Upgraded Music Videos
youtu.be
February 20, 2026 at 5:59 AM
#StandaloneSingles
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 20
Wrong Number: The Cure (1997)
I've seen their 80s singles pop up frequently (and rightly so) but not this gem, released to promote their Galore singles compilation in the late 90s. Typically fab video, too.
youtu.be/imbOxMo98Q8?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 20
Wrong Number: The Cure (1997)
I've seen their 80s singles pop up frequently (and rightly so) but not this gem, released to promote their Galore singles compilation in the late 90s. Typically fab video, too.
youtu.be/imbOxMo98Q8?...
Begging For Change is Pulp's contribution to the Help (2) album for War Child. Superb.
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We Took To The Streets With A Banner That Reads, "Next Customer Please"
Pulp are one of over 30 artists contributing to Help (2), a fundraiser for the charity War Child which is sadly as necessary now as its pr...
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February 20, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Begging For Change is Pulp's contribution to the Help (2) album for War Child. Superb.
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10 | Flesh For Lulu - Roman Candle - Formed in Brixton , this fine 1983 debut release served as a prelude to , but was not included on their debut album - the extended 12” version clocks in at over 10 minutes
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10 | Flesh For Lulu - Roman Candle - Formed in Brixton , this fine 1983 debut release served as a prelude to , but was not included on their debut album - the extended 12” version clocks in at over 10 minutes
Flesh For Lulu Roman Candle
YouTube video by Stevo Kifaru
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February 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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10 | Flesh For Lulu - Roman Candle - Formed in Brixton , this fine 1983 debut release served as a prelude to , but was not included on their debut album - the extended 12” version clocks in at over 10 minutes
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10 | Flesh For Lulu - Roman Candle - Formed in Brixton , this fine 1983 debut release served as a prelude to , but was not included on their debut album - the extended 12” version clocks in at over 10 minutes
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Day 18
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(SHAKEDOWN) THE WHOLE THING
Cabaret Voltaire
The lead track from the EP “THE DRAIN TRAIN”, a 1986 standalone release at the midpoint between leaving Some Bizarre and signing for Parlophone.
youtu.be/mLyeR3dbPSw?...
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(SHAKEDOWN) THE WHOLE THING
Cabaret Voltaire
The lead track from the EP “THE DRAIN TRAIN”, a 1986 standalone release at the midpoint between leaving Some Bizarre and signing for Parlophone.
youtu.be/mLyeR3dbPSw?...
Cabaret Voltaire - Shakedown (The Whole Thing) 1986
YouTube video by wirewehear
youtu.be
February 18, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Day 18
#StandaloneSingles
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(SHAKEDOWN) THE WHOLE THING
Cabaret Voltaire
The lead track from the EP “THE DRAIN TRAIN”, a 1986 standalone release at the midpoint between leaving Some Bizarre and signing for Parlophone.
youtu.be/mLyeR3dbPSw?...
#StandaloneSingles
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
(SHAKEDOWN) THE WHOLE THING
Cabaret Voltaire
The lead track from the EP “THE DRAIN TRAIN”, a 1986 standalone release at the midpoint between leaving Some Bizarre and signing for Parlophone.
youtu.be/mLyeR3dbPSw?...
#StandaloneSingles
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 19
Weakness: Inspiral Carpets (1990)
Track 2 of the Island Head E.P. and one of their finest songs, full stop.
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#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 19
Weakness: Inspiral Carpets (1990)
Track 2 of the Island Head E.P. and one of their finest songs, full stop.
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The Lowest Voices Speak To Me So Slow
Inspiral Carpets performing Weakness l ive at the G-Mex in Manchester on 21st July 1990 . The first time I've seen or heard this and it's ...
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February 19, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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Unranked and random 19
Weakness: Inspiral Carpets (1990)
Track 2 of the Island Head E.P. and one of their finest songs, full stop.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 19
Weakness: Inspiral Carpets (1990)
Track 2 of the Island Head E.P. and one of their finest songs, full stop.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...
#StandaloneSingles
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 18
Face To Face: Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie (1987)
youtu.be/j72aTcLKYDs?...
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Unranked and random 18
Face To Face: Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie (1987)
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Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie - Face to Face
YouTube video by absolutegarbage
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February 18, 2026 at 6:12 AM
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Unranked and random 18
Face To Face: Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie (1987)
youtu.be/j72aTcLKYDs?...
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Unranked and random 18
Face To Face: Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie (1987)
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Ten songs circa 1995-1997*, paired with cover versions, remixes and alternate takes found on t'internet.
* incl. Beck, Combustible Edison, Eels, Everything But The Girl, Faithless, Luscious Jackson, Neneh Cherry, Pulp, The Prodigy and The Smashing Pumpkins.
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* incl. Beck, Combustible Edison, Eels, Everything But The Girl, Faithless, Luscious Jackson, Neneh Cherry, Pulp, The Prodigy and The Smashing Pumpkins.
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Reversion To The Aversion To The Version
Here's a novel idea. I've been listening to a lot of music circa 1995-1997, so I've picked 10 songs, found the official video on YT, then lo...
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February 18, 2026 at 6:04 AM
Ten songs circa 1995-1997*, paired with cover versions, remixes and alternate takes found on t'internet.
* incl. Beck, Combustible Edison, Eels, Everything But The Girl, Faithless, Luscious Jackson, Neneh Cherry, Pulp, The Prodigy and The Smashing Pumpkins.
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* incl. Beck, Combustible Edison, Eels, Everything But The Girl, Faithless, Luscious Jackson, Neneh Cherry, Pulp, The Prodigy and The Smashing Pumpkins.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/reve...
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Unranked and random 17
Dog On Wheels: Belle & Sebastian (1997)
When my friend John wanted to educate me in the brilliance of Belle & Sebastian, this was one of the songs that he chose. It worked.
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#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 17
Dog On Wheels: Belle & Sebastian (1997)
When my friend John wanted to educate me in the brilliance of Belle & Sebastian, this was one of the songs that he chose. It worked.
youtu.be/UdQBXj6vV-M?...
Belle and Sebastian - Dog On Wheels
YouTube video by Jeepster Recordings
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February 17, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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Unranked and random 17
Dog On Wheels: Belle & Sebastian (1997)
When my friend John wanted to educate me in the brilliance of Belle & Sebastian, this was one of the songs that he chose. It worked.
youtu.be/UdQBXj6vV-M?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 17
Dog On Wheels: Belle & Sebastian (1997)
When my friend John wanted to educate me in the brilliance of Belle & Sebastian, this was one of the songs that he chose. It worked.
youtu.be/UdQBXj6vV-M?...
#BestSongHeardToday
I'd never heard of Russian-born, Lithuania-based singer songwriter Monetochka until her new single dropped randomly into my life.
A 3-minute pop song that's been an education, to say the least.
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I'd never heard of Russian-born, Lithuania-based singer songwriter Monetochka until her new single dropped randomly into my life.
A 3-minute pop song that's been an education, to say the least.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/like...
Like Searching For Words For Years, But Never Being Able To Say Them
Monetochka dropped a new song on Valentine's Day, a three-minute pop song with an edgy, indie feel that piqued my curiosity. Monetochka, or...
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February 17, 2026 at 6:28 AM
#BestSongHeardToday
I'd never heard of Russian-born, Lithuania-based singer songwriter Monetochka until her new single dropped randomly into my life.
A 3-minute pop song that's been an education, to say the least.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/like...
I'd never heard of Russian-born, Lithuania-based singer songwriter Monetochka until her new single dropped randomly into my life.
A 3-minute pop song that's been an education, to say the least.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/like...
Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood
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February 16, 2026 at 11:29 PM
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Unranked and random 16
Iron Lion Zion: Bob Marley (1992)
Unreleased song circa 1973 discovered in the vaults nearly two decades later, remixed, released and becomes a UK #5 hit.
youtu.be/FTayLS2rWMs?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 16
Iron Lion Zion: Bob Marley (1992)
Unreleased song circa 1973 discovered in the vaults nearly two decades later, remixed, released and becomes a UK #5 hit.
youtu.be/FTayLS2rWMs?...
Bob Marley - Iron Lion Zion (Official Music Video) HD
YouTube video by HDSVideo
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February 16, 2026 at 4:58 AM
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Unranked and random 16
Iron Lion Zion: Bob Marley (1992)
Unreleased song circa 1973 discovered in the vaults nearly two decades later, remixed, released and becomes a UK #5 hit.
youtu.be/FTayLS2rWMs?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 16
Iron Lion Zion: Bob Marley (1992)
Unreleased song circa 1973 discovered in the vaults nearly two decades later, remixed, released and becomes a UK #5 hit.
youtu.be/FTayLS2rWMs?...
Debbie Harry rocking a boiler suit and surrounded by a bunch of Muppets in 1980.
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Surrounded By A Bunch Of Muppets
I don't recall seeing this before so, to lighten the mood a little, Debbie Harry performing One Way Or Another on The Muppet Show in 1980....
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February 16, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Debbie Harry rocking a boiler suit and surrounded by a bunch of Muppets in 1980.
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dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/surr...
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Unranked and random 15
Never Change: MC Buzz B (1991)
I think this single got pulled as Bruce Hornsby wasn't happy with the sample of The Way It Is.
MC Buzz B also fronted a clutch of classics by Lionrock aka Justin Robertson.
youtu.be/KzzLUNOT9Vs?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 15
Never Change: MC Buzz B (1991)
I think this single got pulled as Bruce Hornsby wasn't happy with the sample of The Way It Is.
MC Buzz B also fronted a clutch of classics by Lionrock aka Justin Robertson.
youtu.be/KzzLUNOT9Vs?...
Mc Buzz B - Never Change (1991)
YouTube video by Dasyn
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February 15, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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Unranked and random 15
Never Change: MC Buzz B (1991)
I think this single got pulled as Bruce Hornsby wasn't happy with the sample of The Way It Is.
MC Buzz B also fronted a clutch of classics by Lionrock aka Justin Robertson.
youtu.be/KzzLUNOT9Vs?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 15
Never Change: MC Buzz B (1991)
I think this single got pulled as Bruce Hornsby wasn't happy with the sample of The Way It Is.
MC Buzz B also fronted a clutch of classics by Lionrock aka Justin Robertson.
youtu.be/KzzLUNOT9Vs?...
Spooky sounds on a soggy Sunday.
A dozen of Charlie May & Duncan Forbes' finest moments, spanning 1992 to 2020. A masterclass in electronic music.
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A dozen of Charlie May & Duncan Forbes' finest moments, spanning 1992 to 2020. A masterclass in electronic music.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/soun...
Sounds Like A Spooky Sunday
Seventy six minutes of Spooky music to spice up your Sunday. Spooky is Charlie May and Duncan Forbes and they've been a formidable presen...
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February 15, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Spooky sounds on a soggy Sunday.
A dozen of Charlie May & Duncan Forbes' finest moments, spanning 1992 to 2020. A masterclass in electronic music.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/soun...
A dozen of Charlie May & Duncan Forbes' finest moments, spanning 1992 to 2020. A masterclass in electronic music.
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/soun...
Drop an album that was important to you when you were nineteen.
February 14, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Drop an album that was important to you when you were nineteen.
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Unranked and random 14
Laser Love: T. Rex (1976)
As its Valentine's Day, one for all the lovers out there.
How on earth did this single stall outside the UK Top 40?!
youtu.be/ITlmnKjzSQ0?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 14
Laser Love: T. Rex (1976)
As its Valentine's Day, one for all the lovers out there.
How on earth did this single stall outside the UK Top 40?!
youtu.be/ITlmnKjzSQ0?...
Marc Bolan & T. Rex - Laser Love (Wimbledon Theatre, London 13th July 1976)
YouTube video by Marc Bolan & T. Rex
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February 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Unranked and random 14
Laser Love: T. Rex (1976)
As its Valentine's Day, one for all the lovers out there.
How on earth did this single stall outside the UK Top 40?!
youtu.be/ITlmnKjzSQ0?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 14
Laser Love: T. Rex (1976)
As its Valentine's Day, one for all the lovers out there.
How on earth did this single stall outside the UK Top 40?!
youtu.be/ITlmnKjzSQ0?...
In Feb 2000, I won a pair of tickets to not only see Moby in concert, but join a meet and greet beforehand. The former was awesome, the latter was awkward.
Still, it's inspired today's 63 minute Dubhed selection at least!
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Still, it's inspired today's 63 minute Dubhed selection at least!
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Kaleidoscopic Mind
2000 got off to a pretty good start, gig-wise, with not one but two pairs of free tickets, courtesy of my local newspaper. The first of thes...
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February 14, 2026 at 8:21 AM
In Feb 2000, I won a pair of tickets to not only see Moby in concert, but join a meet and greet beforehand. The former was awesome, the latter was awkward.
Still, it's inspired today's 63 minute Dubhed selection at least!
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/kale...
Still, it's inspired today's 63 minute Dubhed selection at least!
dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/kale...
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Unranked and random 13
Porcupine: Sparks (2025)
Always ahead, @sparksofficial.bsky.social released the Madder! EP just so they could appear in this series :-)
Typically fab video, starring the equally fab @selfesteem.music-social.com
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Unranked and random 13
Porcupine: Sparks (2025)
Always ahead, @sparksofficial.bsky.social released the Madder! EP just so they could appear in this series :-)
Typically fab video, starring the equally fab @selfesteem.music-social.com
youtu.be/COrB4HRREaw?...
Sparks - Porcupine (Official Video)
YouTube video by S P A R K S
youtu.be
February 13, 2026 at 6:55 AM
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Unranked and random 13
Porcupine: Sparks (2025)
Always ahead, @sparksofficial.bsky.social released the Madder! EP just so they could appear in this series :-)
Typically fab video, starring the equally fab @selfesteem.music-social.com
youtu.be/COrB4HRREaw?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 13
Porcupine: Sparks (2025)
Always ahead, @sparksofficial.bsky.social released the Madder! EP just so they could appear in this series :-)
Typically fab video, starring the equally fab @selfesteem.music-social.com
youtu.be/COrB4HRREaw?...
A 47 min Dubhed selection of Friday freak beats, featuring 808 State v. Yes, Clearzone, Fred Again.. & Mr Eazi, Funki Porcini, Ladytron v. Soulwax, Soft Cell, St. Lucia v. Xaphoon Jones, Sunscreem, The Shamen, Visage v. Junior Boys and Young Summer.
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Make The Sea Turn Turtle
Ushering in the weekend with 47 (and a half) minutes of electronica, spanning funk(i), broken beats, children's rhymes, new (and old) romant...
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February 13, 2026 at 6:49 AM
A 47 min Dubhed selection of Friday freak beats, featuring 808 State v. Yes, Clearzone, Fred Again.. & Mr Eazi, Funki Porcini, Ladytron v. Soulwax, Soft Cell, St. Lucia v. Xaphoon Jones, Sunscreem, The Shamen, Visage v. Junior Boys and Young Summer.
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dubhed.blogspot.com/2026/02/make...
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February 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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Unranked and random 12
That's What Friends Are For: Janet Kay (1977)
The original by Deniece Williams was a UK #8 the same year, but this is the definitive version for me.
youtu.be/xvVZCMJcWss?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 12
That's What Friends Are For: Janet Kay (1977)
The original by Deniece Williams was a UK #8 the same year, but this is the definitive version for me.
youtu.be/xvVZCMJcWss?...
Janet Kay - Thats What Friends Are For - Lovers Rock 1977
YouTube video by Lovers Rock
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February 12, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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Unranked and random 12
That's What Friends Are For: Janet Kay (1977)
The original by Deniece Williams was a UK #8 the same year, but this is the definitive version for me.
youtu.be/xvVZCMJcWss?...
#MusicChallenge
Unranked and random 12
That's What Friends Are For: Janet Kay (1977)
The original by Deniece Williams was a UK #8 the same year, but this is the definitive version for me.
youtu.be/xvVZCMJcWss?...
