Unspun Heroes®
@unspunheroes.com
An independent not-for-profit record label in the UK. Music deserving of wider attention. Reissued for the first time on vinyl in small batches. With love. Posts by Simon.
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Unspun Heroes®
@unspunheroes.com
· Nov 25
Unspun Heroes®
Music deserving of wider attention. Reissued for the first time on vinyl in small batches. With love.
unspunheroes.ampwall.com
Few new followers so probably time to say that I’ve put out five albums for their vinyl debut in the last 20 months. They are all different yet all exceptional albums. Available from me here:
unspunheroes.ampwall.com // unspunheroes.bandcamp.com // most indie record shops worldwide.
unspunheroes.ampwall.com // unspunheroes.bandcamp.com // most indie record shops worldwide.
Just spotted that there are still tickets available for @ianfromballoon.bsky.social's Brighton gig at The Folklore Rooms. It's bound to be special. Ian's songs are several rungs up from jaw-dropping. Ticket link: www.tickettailor.com/events/ballo...
Tickets £12.50 advance £15.00 OTD – Balloon (+ support: Tim Keegan) – The Folklore Rooms
Balloon (+ support: Tim Keegan) – The Folklore Rooms, Tue 10 Mar 2026 - Balloon heads out on a first UK tour in more than 30 years to perform acoustic arrangements of songs from its two classic LPs.
...
www.tickettailor.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Just spotted that there are still tickets available for @ianfromballoon.bsky.social's Brighton gig at The Folklore Rooms. It's bound to be special. Ian's songs are several rungs up from jaw-dropping. Ticket link: www.tickettailor.com/events/ballo...
Back on my list of albums to listen to from last year that I haven't yet got around to. Another one of those I wish I'd heard sooner, BANG by Iona Zajac: ionazajac.bandcamp.com/album/bang-2
BANG, by Iona Zajac
11 track album
ionazajac.bandcamp.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Back on my list of albums to listen to from last year that I haven't yet got around to. Another one of those I wish I'd heard sooner, BANG by Iona Zajac: ionazajac.bandcamp.com/album/bang-2
Just wonderful. Made my morning. Kinda wish I’d been there.
Good morning. I’m so glad that someone (thank you Jane B) had the presence of mind to capture this. It’s a glorious impromptu version of What Goes On performed last Saturday at The Betsey Trotwood by European Sun and Jamie Perrett.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Just wonderful. Made my morning. Kinda wish I’d been there.
Article in the Observer from Gareth David, lead singer of Los Campesinos, which I think presents a much more nuanced view of the music industry as it currently stands: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Spotify is strangling the music industry – bands like min...
Artists are being ripped off by streaming services in a business that is more unfair, uncreative and exclusive than ever. We need more transparency about much – or how very little – musicians make
observer.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Article in the Observer from Gareth David, lead singer of Los Campesinos, which I think presents a much more nuanced view of the music industry as it currently stands: observer.co.uk/news/opinion...
Making a stencil. For no other reason than I fancied making something and this struck me a silly enough idea that I'd do it, and I get to wield a sharp instrument with the high likelihood that I'll do myself some damage.
February 10, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Making a stencil. For no other reason than I fancied making something and this struck me a silly enough idea that I'd do it, and I get to wield a sharp instrument with the high likelihood that I'll do myself some damage.
Super sad news about Greg Brown, who not only made Cake such an ace band but also played on Friendship Is Deep.
Sending hugs to the @goldenshoulders.bsky.social crew and my deepest sympathies to his friends and family.
Sending hugs to the @goldenshoulders.bsky.social crew and my deepest sympathies to his friends and family.
February 8, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Super sad news about Greg Brown, who not only made Cake such an ace band but also played on Friendship Is Deep.
Sending hugs to the @goldenshoulders.bsky.social crew and my deepest sympathies to his friends and family.
Sending hugs to the @goldenshoulders.bsky.social crew and my deepest sympathies to his friends and family.
Morning. Post office run first up.
Also woke to someone having suggested an Unspun stall for the Indie Label Market. If that was your suggestion, thank you!
Also woke to someone having suggested an Unspun stall for the Indie Label Market. If that was your suggestion, thank you!
February 7, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Morning. Post office run first up.
Also woke to someone having suggested an Unspun stall for the Indie Label Market. If that was your suggestion, thank you!
Also woke to someone having suggested an Unspun stall for the Indie Label Market. If that was your suggestion, thank you!
Re-upping for the evening crew. The discount code will work for another 5 hours or so.
Even if you don’t buy from me, there are so many great bands/artists who would benefit from your purchases and listens. Go seek them out.
Those who have bought, thanks so much. I’ll ship parcels tomorrow.
Even if you don’t buy from me, there are so many great bands/artists who would benefit from your purchases and listens. Go seek them out.
Those who have bought, thanks so much. I’ll ship parcels tomorrow.
I don’t have new things to sell on #BandcampFriday but I can add badges and sweets left over from last year’s The Felt Tips gigs to any orders of their album.
And there’s a rumour* that the code ‘omg15’ reduces prices down to the same as those that early supporters paid.
*rumour stop at midnight
And there’s a rumour* that the code ‘omg15’ reduces prices down to the same as those that early supporters paid.
*rumour stop at midnight
February 6, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Re-upping for the evening crew. The discount code will work for another 5 hours or so.
Even if you don’t buy from me, there are so many great bands/artists who would benefit from your purchases and listens. Go seek them out.
Those who have bought, thanks so much. I’ll ship parcels tomorrow.
Even if you don’t buy from me, there are so many great bands/artists who would benefit from your purchases and listens. Go seek them out.
Those who have bought, thanks so much. I’ll ship parcels tomorrow.
Packing some orders now I'm home. I have a headache, but sticking DYMO tape on album sleeves and writing notes to buyers makes it all good.
I have Jetstream Pony on in the background, too. Soothing me.
I have Jetstream Pony on in the background, too. Soothing me.
February 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Packing some orders now I'm home. I have a headache, but sticking DYMO tape on album sleeves and writing notes to buyers makes it all good.
I have Jetstream Pony on in the background, too. Soothing me.
I have Jetstream Pony on in the background, too. Soothing me.
UPDATE: I have located one set of inserts (lyrics and liner notes) and two riso prints. You decide which you’d prefer. When I’m not on a bus I’ll update the listing.
If it interests you, I've put them up for sale on @ampwall.com and they will only be available through that platform. Digital download of the insert PDF and extra tracks included, because I'm not a monster!
It's here: ampwall.com/a/unspunhero...
It's here: ampwall.com/a/unspunhero...
The Tracksuit Trilogy - 25th Anniversary Special Collector's Edition (PROMO COPY) from Unspun Heroes®
Please note, this is the record and sleeve only - there are no inserts, no
poster inside and no additional zine or fabric bag.
First time on vinyl, this is the Promotional copy of the 25th anniversar...
ampwall.com
February 6, 2026 at 1:32 PM
UPDATE: I have located one set of inserts (lyrics and liner notes) and two riso prints. You decide which you’d prefer. When I’m not on a bus I’ll update the listing.
Before Tyler, The Creator, the winners of the Grammy for Best Album Cover Art existed. It began back in 1959, as this article explains: theartofcoverart.substack.com/p/the-artist...
And a write up of why it's been on hiatus and more here: www.itsnicethat.com/features/who...
And a write up of why it's been on hiatus and more here: www.itsnicethat.com/features/who...
The Artists Awarded Best Album Cover Before Tyler, the Creator
Looking back on the reinstated Grammy category and its earliest winners dating back to 1959
theartofcoverart.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Before Tyler, The Creator, the winners of the Grammy for Best Album Cover Art existed. It began back in 1959, as this article explains: theartofcoverart.substack.com/p/the-artist...
And a write up of why it's been on hiatus and more here: www.itsnicethat.com/features/who...
And a write up of why it's been on hiatus and more here: www.itsnicethat.com/features/who...
I don’t have new things to sell on #BandcampFriday but I can add badges and sweets left over from last year’s The Felt Tips gigs to any orders of their album.
And there’s a rumour* that the code ‘omg15’ reduces prices down to the same as those that early supporters paid.
*rumour stop at midnight
And there’s a rumour* that the code ‘omg15’ reduces prices down to the same as those that early supporters paid.
*rumour stop at midnight
February 6, 2026 at 8:35 AM
I don’t have new things to sell on #BandcampFriday but I can add badges and sweets left over from last year’s The Felt Tips gigs to any orders of their album.
And there’s a rumour* that the code ‘omg15’ reduces prices down to the same as those that early supporters paid.
*rumour stop at midnight
And there’s a rumour* that the code ‘omg15’ reduces prices down to the same as those that early supporters paid.
*rumour stop at midnight
Happy #BandcampFriday to all who celebrate.
Treat yourself to some music from your fave indie artists and bands and labels. There’s loads to choose from. Or leave a review to say you loved listening to it. And tell all your friends.
Treat yourself to some music from your fave indie artists and bands and labels. There’s loads to choose from. Or leave a review to say you loved listening to it. And tell all your friends.
I'd like to recommend the following for #BandcampFriday
goldenshoulders.bandcamp.com
stephensimmons.bandcamp.com
daveywoodward.bandcamp.com
thefelttips.bandcamp.com
All the above, I can confirm, are the most excellent humans with great music available and they would love your support tomorrow.
goldenshoulders.bandcamp.com
stephensimmons.bandcamp.com
daveywoodward.bandcamp.com
thefelttips.bandcamp.com
All the above, I can confirm, are the most excellent humans with great music available and they would love your support tomorrow.
February 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
Happy #BandcampFriday to all who celebrate.
Treat yourself to some music from your fave indie artists and bands and labels. There’s loads to choose from. Or leave a review to say you loved listening to it. And tell all your friends.
Treat yourself to some music from your fave indie artists and bands and labels. There’s loads to choose from. Or leave a review to say you loved listening to it. And tell all your friends.
I'd like to recommend the following for #BandcampFriday
goldenshoulders.bandcamp.com
stephensimmons.bandcamp.com
daveywoodward.bandcamp.com
thefelttips.bandcamp.com
All the above, I can confirm, are the most excellent humans with great music available and they would love your support tomorrow.
goldenshoulders.bandcamp.com
stephensimmons.bandcamp.com
daveywoodward.bandcamp.com
thefelttips.bandcamp.com
All the above, I can confirm, are the most excellent humans with great music available and they would love your support tomorrow.
February 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I'd like to recommend the following for #BandcampFriday
goldenshoulders.bandcamp.com
stephensimmons.bandcamp.com
daveywoodward.bandcamp.com
thefelttips.bandcamp.com
All the above, I can confirm, are the most excellent humans with great music available and they would love your support tomorrow.
goldenshoulders.bandcamp.com
stephensimmons.bandcamp.com
daveywoodward.bandcamp.com
thefelttips.bandcamp.com
All the above, I can confirm, are the most excellent humans with great music available and they would love your support tomorrow.
I'm getting three PROMO vinyl copies of The Tracksuit Trilogy LP ready to go up for sale. It's the record in a sleeve only. No inserts or poster or fabric bag and download code, and no zine.
I have stuck a DYMO label on saying "P R O M O" in case that isn't clear.
I have stuck a DYMO label on saying "P R O M O" in case that isn't clear.
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I'm getting three PROMO vinyl copies of The Tracksuit Trilogy LP ready to go up for sale. It's the record in a sleeve only. No inserts or poster or fabric bag and download code, and no zine.
I have stuck a DYMO label on saying "P R O M O" in case that isn't clear.
I have stuck a DYMO label on saying "P R O M O" in case that isn't clear.
I’m too lazy* to change this so it’s Side Two again.
*the dog is sat on me
*the dog is sat on me
February 5, 2026 at 1:23 PM
I’m too lazy* to change this so it’s Side Two again.
*the dog is sat on me
*the dog is sat on me
Found some stickers in a box. No idea what album they’re for. I guess three of you can find out, and get a free album while you’re at it.
February 5, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Found some stickers in a box. No idea what album they’re for. I guess three of you can find out, and get a free album while you’re at it.
Some good crate digging done today. Also, was introduced to Shaking Hand, a Manchester band who I described as a dream pop Foals. Got that early naughts vibe: shakinghandband.bandcamp.com/album/shakin...
Pairs well with the new Whitelands album, which I’m also enjoying.
Pairs well with the new Whitelands album, which I’m also enjoying.
Shaking Hand, by Shaking Hand
7 track album
shakinghandband.bandcamp.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Some good crate digging done today. Also, was introduced to Shaking Hand, a Manchester band who I described as a dream pop Foals. Got that early naughts vibe: shakinghandband.bandcamp.com/album/shakin...
Pairs well with the new Whitelands album, which I’m also enjoying.
Pairs well with the new Whitelands album, which I’m also enjoying.
Weather is crappy. So…Off to Lewes. Will obviously drop in to @unionmusicstore.bsky.social because it’s ace. Which record shops are you going to?
February 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Weather is crappy. So…Off to Lewes. Will obviously drop in to @unionmusicstore.bsky.social because it’s ace. Which record shops are you going to?
Enjoying this lo-fi indiepop from California, which came out in 2024. Zack Burba is quite prolific and has an extensive back catalogue.
One for @assistant.bandcamp.com I reckon: ijiiji.bandcamp.com/album/automa...
One for @assistant.bandcamp.com I reckon: ijiiji.bandcamp.com/album/automa...
Automatically, by iji
11 track album
ijiiji.bandcamp.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Enjoying this lo-fi indiepop from California, which came out in 2024. Zack Burba is quite prolific and has an extensive back catalogue.
One for @assistant.bandcamp.com I reckon: ijiiji.bandcamp.com/album/automa...
One for @assistant.bandcamp.com I reckon: ijiiji.bandcamp.com/album/automa...
After buying his second album on vinyl, I went back to his Ninja Tunes debut and learned it's CD and digital only. So I wrote about why I think it deserves your attention. Jono McCleery's There Is from 2011: unspunheroes.com/2026/01/29/t...
There Is – Jono McCleery
I always enjoy it when a label that’s known for a very specific type of music veers into what, for them, might be considered leftfield, perhaps even the avant garde. Warp did so with the late Nick …
unspunheroes.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:55 PM
After buying his second album on vinyl, I went back to his Ninja Tunes debut and learned it's CD and digital only. So I wrote about why I think it deserves your attention. Jono McCleery's There Is from 2011: unspunheroes.com/2026/01/29/t...
Ooh, I like: iheartnoise.bandcamp.com/album/ihn014...
IHN014 // Tinned Meats - Kilter, by Tinned Meats
12 track album
iheartnoise.bandcamp.com
January 26, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Ooh, I like: iheartnoise.bandcamp.com/album/ihn014...
I spent the day writing about music. It meant listening to this astounding piece of music, even if the final written piece has naff all to do with Thom or any of his bands.
youtu.be/EZl6BRY9IYQ
youtu.be/EZl6BRY9IYQ
Thom Yorke - Ingenue (Live Jonathan Ross Show)
YouTube video by biffythecat1
youtu.be
January 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM
I spent the day writing about music. It meant listening to this astounding piece of music, even if the final written piece has naff all to do with Thom or any of his bands.
youtu.be/EZl6BRY9IYQ
youtu.be/EZl6BRY9IYQ
Thanks to @state-of-sound-mag.bsky.social for asking me about micro labels and the reason we do what we do. Here’s me and others like @hiddenbayrec.bsky.social saying some things and generally agreeing it’s ace to do for many reasons: www.stateofsoundmagazine.com/an-outpourin...
Micro record labels are fighting back against AI - Here's how — State of Sound | News, Reviews, Essays, Interviews & More
As streaming and major labels threaten to push out human creativity, a small band of micro record labels are fighting back, channelling the DIY ethos of punk.
www.stateofsoundmagazine.com
January 24, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Thanks to @state-of-sound-mag.bsky.social for asking me about micro labels and the reason we do what we do. Here’s me and others like @hiddenbayrec.bsky.social saying some things and generally agreeing it’s ace to do for many reasons: www.stateofsoundmagazine.com/an-outpourin...
What’s the best support you’ve seen?
(Bonus points if you’ve not seen them headline since.)
(Bonus points if you’ve not seen them headline since.)
January 23, 2026 at 9:18 PM
What’s the best support you’ve seen?
(Bonus points if you’ve not seen them headline since.)
(Bonus points if you’ve not seen them headline since.)