Simon Philo
@profpop.bsky.social
Writer, DJ and (for the time being at least) academic .. in no particular order. I’ve got plenty of Java and Chesterfield Kings and I’m waiting for your call.
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Morning, Revolutionaries. ICYMI or fancy another go, here’s your handy link to catch-up on the latest edition of CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION. Enjoy the trip - the Prof x
📻 👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
@ianrose75.bsky.social
@lippykidmusic.bsky.social
@donpauli.bsky.social
📻 👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
@ianrose75.bsky.social
@lippykidmusic.bsky.social
@donpauli.bsky.social
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Back to Now! New Episode! 🎧
Join special guest, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Widdicombe as the podcast celebrating the variously compiled world of pop revisits 1992 and NOW23!
Available NOW to subscribe and listen at all podcast places or here: linktr.ee/poprambler
Join special guest, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Widdicombe as the podcast celebrating the variously compiled world of pop revisits 1992 and NOW23!
Available NOW to subscribe and listen at all podcast places or here: linktr.ee/poprambler
January 15, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Back to Now! New Episode! 🎧
Join special guest, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Widdicombe as the podcast celebrating the variously compiled world of pop revisits 1992 and NOW23!
Available NOW to subscribe and listen at all podcast places or here: linktr.ee/poprambler
Join special guest, comedian, author and podcaster Josh Widdicombe as the podcast celebrating the variously compiled world of pop revisits 1992 and NOW23!
Available NOW to subscribe and listen at all podcast places or here: linktr.ee/poprambler
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Behind Your Smile | 1983
@ no.1
Blimey! Didn’t even make the vinyl LP back in ‘83. Stripped-down production sees PY channelling his best Otis.
With 🙏 as always to @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for hosting
youtu.be/x_79o-gtBHY?...
Paul Young | Behind Your Smile | 1983
@ no.1
Blimey! Didn’t even make the vinyl LP back in ‘83. Stripped-down production sees PY channelling his best Otis.
With 🙏 as always to @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for hosting
youtu.be/x_79o-gtBHY?...
Behind Your Smile (2008 Re-Master Version)
YouTube video by Paul Young - Topic
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 7:51 AM
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Behind Your Smile | 1983
@ no.1
Blimey! Didn’t even make the vinyl LP back in ‘83. Stripped-down production sees PY channelling his best Otis.
With 🙏 as always to @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for hosting
youtu.be/x_79o-gtBHY?...
Paul Young | Behind Your Smile | 1983
@ no.1
Blimey! Didn’t even make the vinyl LP back in ‘83. Stripped-down production sees PY channelling his best Otis.
With 🙏 as always to @geodrew.bsky.social & @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social for hosting
youtu.be/x_79o-gtBHY?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 15: A Song That Feels Like The Ocean
Genesis | Undertow | 1978
youtu.be/ztzEdOZWw-k?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 15: A Song That Feels Like The Ocean
Genesis | Undertow | 1978
youtu.be/ztzEdOZWw-k?...
Genesis - Undertow (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Genesis
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 7:44 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 15: A Song That Feels Like The Ocean
Genesis | Undertow | 1978
youtu.be/ztzEdOZWw-k?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 15: A Song That Feels Like The Ocean
Genesis | Undertow | 1978
youtu.be/ztzEdOZWw-k?...
Reposted by Simon Philo
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 14: A Song About Self-Discovery
Cristina | Is That All There Is? | 1980
youtu.be/6DmM3M8XCiw?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 14: A Song About Self-Discovery
Cristina | Is That All There Is? | 1980
youtu.be/6DmM3M8XCiw?...
Is That All There Is?
YouTube video by Cristina - Topic
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 7:45 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 14: A Song About Self-Discovery
Cristina | Is That All There Is? | 1980
youtu.be/6DmM3M8XCiw?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 14: A Song About Self-Discovery
Cristina | Is That All There Is? | 1980
youtu.be/6DmM3M8XCiw?...
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Wherever I Lay My Hat | 1983
@ no.2
Come on. Admit it. Bet you thought it’d be my no.1.
youtu.be/muVzci6jn88?...
Paul Young | Wherever I Lay My Hat | 1983
@ no.2
Come on. Admit it. Bet you thought it’d be my no.1.
youtu.be/muVzci6jn88?...
Paul Young - Whever I Lay My Hat (Audio)
YouTube video by PaulYoungVEVO
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 7:53 AM
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Wherever I Lay My Hat | 1983
@ no.2
Come on. Admit it. Bet you thought it’d be my no.1.
youtu.be/muVzci6jn88?...
Paul Young | Wherever I Lay My Hat | 1983
@ no.2
Come on. Admit it. Bet you thought it’d be my no.1.
youtu.be/muVzci6jn88?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 14: A Song About Self-Discovery
Cristina | Is That All There Is? | 1980
youtu.be/6DmM3M8XCiw?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 14: A Song About Self-Discovery
Cristina | Is That All There Is? | 1980
youtu.be/6DmM3M8XCiw?...
Is That All There Is?
YouTube video by Cristina - Topic
youtu.be
January 14, 2026 at 7:45 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 14: A Song About Self-Discovery
Cristina | Is That All There Is? | 1980
youtu.be/6DmM3M8XCiw?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 14: A Song About Self-Discovery
Cristina | Is That All There Is? | 1980
youtu.be/6DmM3M8XCiw?...
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Man In The Iron Mask | 1985
@ no.3
I love it. And Billy loves it too. I know because he told me so #shamelessnamedrop
youtu.be/bNXHb8UCOCk?...
Paul Young | Man In The Iron Mask | 1985
@ no.3
I love it. And Billy loves it too. I know because he told me so #shamelessnamedrop
youtu.be/bNXHb8UCOCk?...
Man in the Iron Mask
YouTube video by Paul Young - Topic
youtu.be
January 13, 2026 at 7:37 AM
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Man In The Iron Mask | 1985
@ no.3
I love it. And Billy loves it too. I know because he told me so #shamelessnamedrop
youtu.be/bNXHb8UCOCk?...
Paul Young | Man In The Iron Mask | 1985
@ no.3
I love it. And Billy loves it too. I know because he told me so #shamelessnamedrop
youtu.be/bNXHb8UCOCk?...
Reposted by Simon Philo
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 13: A Song That Feels Surreal
Kevin Ayers | Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes | 1971
youtu.be/msgrmgJ7itI?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 13: A Song That Feels Surreal
Kevin Ayers | Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes | 1971
youtu.be/msgrmgJ7itI?...
Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes (1999 Remaster)
YouTube video by Kevin Ayers - Topic
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 13: A Song That Feels Surreal
Kevin Ayers | Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes | 1971
youtu.be/msgrmgJ7itI?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 13: A Song That Feels Surreal
Kevin Ayers | Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes | 1971
youtu.be/msgrmgJ7itI?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 13: A Song That Feels Surreal
Kevin Ayers | Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes | 1971
youtu.be/msgrmgJ7itI?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 13: A Song That Feels Surreal
Kevin Ayers | Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes | 1971
youtu.be/msgrmgJ7itI?...
Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes (1999 Remaster)
YouTube video by Kevin Ayers - Topic
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 13: A Song That Feels Surreal
Kevin Ayers | Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes | 1971
youtu.be/msgrmgJ7itI?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 13: A Song That Feels Surreal
Kevin Ayers | Stranger In Blue Suede Shoes | 1971
youtu.be/msgrmgJ7itI?...
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Tonight's The Cutting Edge is about to start on
htps://strangerradio.mixlr.com/events/4783317
First song is What's Right by The Ratboys from their album Singin' to an Empty Chair which is released early Feb
Tonight full play list is below
htps://strangerradio.mixlr.com/events/4783317
First song is What's Right by The Ratboys from their album Singin' to an Empty Chair which is released early Feb
Tonight full play list is below
January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Tonight's The Cutting Edge is about to start on
htps://strangerradio.mixlr.com/events/4783317
First song is What's Right by The Ratboys from their album Singin' to an Empty Chair which is released early Feb
Tonight full play list is below
htps://strangerradio.mixlr.com/events/4783317
First song is What's Right by The Ratboys from their album Singin' to an Empty Chair which is released early Feb
Tonight full play list is below
Reposted by Simon Philo
Tonight 7,30pm catch my Live music show The Cutting Edge on
www.strangerradio.com
approx 90 mins of new music
(I do start earlier and have a random shuffle playlist on could be any of 6,500 tunes)
www.strangerradio.com
approx 90 mins of new music
(I do start earlier and have a random shuffle playlist on could be any of 6,500 tunes)
January 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Tonight 7,30pm catch my Live music show The Cutting Edge on
www.strangerradio.com
approx 90 mins of new music
(I do start earlier and have a random shuffle playlist on could be any of 6,500 tunes)
www.strangerradio.com
approx 90 mins of new music
(I do start earlier and have a random shuffle playlist on could be any of 6,500 tunes)
Reposted by Simon Philo
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Soldier’s Things | 1985
@ no.4
Yes, the Tom Waits’ song. Have a listen.
youtu.be/qcsi5Cd4XrE?...
Paul Young | Soldier’s Things | 1985
@ no.4
Yes, the Tom Waits’ song. Have a listen.
youtu.be/qcsi5Cd4XrE?...
Soldier's Thing by Paul Young
YouTube video by Marcel Gootjes
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 7:43 AM
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Soldier’s Things | 1985
@ no.4
Yes, the Tom Waits’ song. Have a listen.
youtu.be/qcsi5Cd4XrE?...
Paul Young | Soldier’s Things | 1985
@ no.4
Yes, the Tom Waits’ song. Have a listen.
youtu.be/qcsi5Cd4XrE?...
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Soldier’s Things | 1985
@ no.4
Yes, the Tom Waits’ song. Have a listen.
youtu.be/qcsi5Cd4XrE?...
Paul Young | Soldier’s Things | 1985
@ no.4
Yes, the Tom Waits’ song. Have a listen.
youtu.be/qcsi5Cd4XrE?...
Soldier's Thing by Paul Young
YouTube video by Marcel Gootjes
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 7:43 AM
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Soldier’s Things | 1985
@ no.4
Yes, the Tom Waits’ song. Have a listen.
youtu.be/qcsi5Cd4XrE?...
Paul Young | Soldier’s Things | 1985
@ no.4
Yes, the Tom Waits’ song. Have a listen.
youtu.be/qcsi5Cd4XrE?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 12: A Song With A Strong Bassline
The Cure | Primary | 1981
Two for the price of one here. Just voice, drums and two bass guitars.
youtu.be/KRfU3gJbqbs?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 12: A Song With A Strong Bassline
The Cure | Primary | 1981
Two for the price of one here. Just voice, drums and two bass guitars.
youtu.be/KRfU3gJbqbs?...
The Cure -Primary -[DELUXE EDITION] 2005
YouTube video by ysileon ysileon
youtu.be
January 12, 2026 at 7:17 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
Day 12: A Song With A Strong Bassline
The Cure | Primary | 1981
Two for the price of one here. Just voice, drums and two bass guitars.
youtu.be/KRfU3gJbqbs?...
#MusicChallenge
Day 12: A Song With A Strong Bassline
The Cure | Primary | 1981
Two for the price of one here. Just voice, drums and two bass guitars.
youtu.be/KRfU3gJbqbs?...
Got one! And you - yes, YOU - need one too! ⚡️🎶⚡️
Want one of these meaty sounding records? Just 5 left in black vinyl: Over and Done👇
doitthissenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dit-07...
doitthissenrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dit-07...
January 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Got one! And you - yes, YOU - need one too! ⚡️🎶⚡️
Post a pic of the venue where you saw your first concert and the band or artist.
March 1983
Birmingham Odeon
U2
March 1983
Birmingham Odeon
U2
January 11, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Post a pic of the venue where you saw your first concert and the band or artist.
March 1983
Birmingham Odeon
U2
March 1983
Birmingham Odeon
U2
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Big 🙏 to everyone taking part in #ArtistFave15 & #20FaveVideos 🤩
Buddy, Yuri & I are loving all your awesome artist & video picks for these challenges 😍 Amazing choices 🔥
Yuri & I have 2 challenges coming for end of Jan - stay tuned 🥳
💙 from @buddygott.bsky.social @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social & moi
Buddy, Yuri & I are loving all your awesome artist & video picks for these challenges 😍 Amazing choices 🔥
Yuri & I have 2 challenges coming for end of Jan - stay tuned 🥳
💙 from @buddygott.bsky.social @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social & moi
a close up of a woman 's face with red hair and a black background .
ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with red hair and a black background .
media.tenor.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Big 🙏 to everyone taking part in #ArtistFave15 & #20FaveVideos 🤩
Buddy, Yuri & I are loving all your awesome artist & video picks for these challenges 😍 Amazing choices 🔥
Yuri & I have 2 challenges coming for end of Jan - stay tuned 🥳
💙 from @buddygott.bsky.social @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social & moi
Buddy, Yuri & I are loving all your awesome artist & video picks for these challenges 😍 Amazing choices 🔥
Yuri & I have 2 challenges coming for end of Jan - stay tuned 🥳
💙 from @buddygott.bsky.social @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social & moi
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Love Of The Common People | 1983
@ no.5
Another great cover, for sure. Delivered with communicable joy - and in a ‘nice’ Xmas jumper to boot - on TOTP (see below). But hold on for even greater PY covers over the next few days.
youtu.be/5pvmhSgmLN0?...
Paul Young | Love Of The Common People | 1983
@ no.5
Another great cover, for sure. Delivered with communicable joy - and in a ‘nice’ Xmas jumper to boot - on TOTP (see below). But hold on for even greater PY covers over the next few days.
youtu.be/5pvmhSgmLN0?...
Paul Young - Love of the Common People People [Top Of The Pops 1983]
YouTube video by PaulYoungVEVO
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 10:21 AM
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Love Of The Common People | 1983
@ no.5
Another great cover, for sure. Delivered with communicable joy - and in a ‘nice’ Xmas jumper to boot - on TOTP (see below). But hold on for even greater PY covers over the next few days.
youtu.be/5pvmhSgmLN0?...
Paul Young | Love Of The Common People | 1983
@ no.5
Another great cover, for sure. Delivered with communicable joy - and in a ‘nice’ Xmas jumper to boot - on TOTP (see below). But hold on for even greater PY covers over the next few days.
youtu.be/5pvmhSgmLN0?...
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 11: A Song About Society or Politics
Heaven 17 | (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang | 1981
youtu.be/lV5dbcOmw6I?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 11: A Song About Society or Politics
Heaven 17 | (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang | 1981
youtu.be/lV5dbcOmw6I?...
Heaven 17 - (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang
YouTube video by Arhangel Gavril Bogovesnik
youtu.be
January 11, 2026 at 9:58 AM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 11: A Song About Society or Politics
Heaven 17 | (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang | 1981
youtu.be/lV5dbcOmw6I?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 11: A Song About Society or Politics
Heaven 17 | (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang | 1981
youtu.be/lV5dbcOmw6I?...
Reposted by Simon Philo
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Starts 1st February.
Select your favourite string arrangements in songs. Solo, full orchestra, electric, synthetic or sampled. Singles, b-sides, album tracks, live versions and remixes can all be included.
Post one song per day throughout February, ranked or unranked.
Starts 1st February.
Select your favourite string arrangements in songs. Solo, full orchestra, electric, synthetic or sampled. Singles, b-sides, album tracks, live versions and remixes can all be included.
Post one song per day throughout February, ranked or unranked.
January 10, 2026 at 9:48 AM
#OrchestralManoeuvres
Starts 1st February.
Select your favourite string arrangements in songs. Solo, full orchestra, electric, synthetic or sampled. Singles, b-sides, album tracks, live versions and remixes can all be included.
Post one song per day throughout February, ranked or unranked.
Starts 1st February.
Select your favourite string arrangements in songs. Solo, full orchestra, electric, synthetic or sampled. Singles, b-sides, album tracks, live versions and remixes can all be included.
Post one song per day throughout February, ranked or unranked.
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Everytime You Go Away | 1985
@ no.6
Another top-drawer cover. And don’t just take my word for it. Daryl thought so too.
youtu.be/NFf5iVBuQlo?...
Paul Young | Everytime You Go Away | 1985
@ no.6
Another top-drawer cover. And don’t just take my word for it. Daryl thought so too.
youtu.be/NFf5iVBuQlo?...
PAUL YOUNG - Everytime You Go Away
YouTube video by TokyoPopCity
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 9:28 AM
#ArtistFave15 #MusicChallenge
Paul Young | Everytime You Go Away | 1985
@ no.6
Another top-drawer cover. And don’t just take my word for it. Daryl thought so too.
youtu.be/NFf5iVBuQlo?...
Paul Young | Everytime You Go Away | 1985
@ no.6
Another top-drawer cover. And don’t just take my word for it. Daryl thought so too.
youtu.be/NFf5iVBuQlo?...
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 10: A Perfect Song For Headphones
Dire Straits | Telegraph Road | 1982
youtu.be/_D1PtJiat3g?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 10: A Perfect Song For Headphones
Dire Straits | Telegraph Road | 1982
youtu.be/_D1PtJiat3g?...
Dire Straits - Telegraph Road - original studio version from Love Over Gold
YouTube video by Fabrizio Mele
youtu.be
January 10, 2026 at 9:24 AM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 10: A Perfect Song For Headphones
Dire Straits | Telegraph Road | 1982
youtu.be/_D1PtJiat3g?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 10: A Perfect Song For Headphones
Dire Straits | Telegraph Road | 1982
youtu.be/_D1PtJiat3g?...
Well now, @devondympsy.bsky.social, you did ask about it 😉 So here it is. You don’t get this kind of service from Tony Blackburn.
👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
January 9, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Well now, @devondympsy.bsky.social, you did ask about it 😉 So here it is. You don’t get this kind of service from Tony Blackburn.
👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
Morning, Revolutionaries. ICYMI or fancy another go, here’s your handy link to catch-up on the latest edition of CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION. Enjoy the trip - the Prof x
📻 👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
@ianrose75.bsky.social
@lippykidmusic.bsky.social
@donpauli.bsky.social
📻 👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
@ianrose75.bsky.social
@lippykidmusic.bsky.social
@donpauli.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Morning, Revolutionaries. ICYMI or fancy another go, here’s your handy link to catch-up on the latest edition of CHILDREN OF THE REVOLUTION. Enjoy the trip - the Prof x
📻 👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
@ianrose75.bsky.social
@lippykidmusic.bsky.social
@donpauli.bsky.social
📻 👉 strangerradio.mixlr.com/recordings/2...
@ianrose75.bsky.social
@lippykidmusic.bsky.social
@donpauli.bsky.social
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 9: A Song Everyone Should Hear At Least Once
Kate Bush | This Woman’s Work | 1989
youtu.be/oQbYtfrLK2U?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 9: A Song Everyone Should Hear At Least Once
Kate Bush | This Woman’s Work | 1989
youtu.be/oQbYtfrLK2U?...
This Woman's Work
YouTube video by Kate Bush - Topic
youtu.be
January 9, 2026 at 9:20 AM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 9: A Song Everyone Should Hear At Least Once
Kate Bush | This Woman’s Work | 1989
youtu.be/oQbYtfrLK2U?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
Day 9: A Song Everyone Should Hear At Least Once
Kate Bush | This Woman’s Work | 1989
youtu.be/oQbYtfrLK2U?...