Assistant
@assistant.bandcamp.com
Jonathan tweeting. Assistant make lovely jangle pop from Brighton: Felt/Yo La Tengo/Stereolab etc. CERTAIN MEMORIES is our masterpiece; our new single is FLOWERS. Fanzines available; radio show starts 16/11/25 on Untidy Radio.
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Releasing on Friday 24th Oct; a split-single by Assistant & @goodbyewudaokou.bsky.social; Flowers & Sky Lantern sit on either side of a ltd edition 7" pressed with care by @loosehairlathecuts.bsky.social. Both songs are mastered by Ben Holton (@waysideandwoodland.bsky.social). DIY indie-pop forever!
Ticket bought!
Hello, here are most of the artists playing WGP 2026!
No clashes!
HEAVENLY, PROLAPSE
EVEN AS WE SPEAK, BRITISH BIRDS
STUART MOXHAM, RACHEL LOVE
SWANSEA SOUND, LANDE HEKT
THE CORDS, THE BOOJUMS
YNYS, LILITH AI, THE SCHOOL...
👇
No clashes!
HEAVENLY, PROLAPSE
EVEN AS WE SPEAK, BRITISH BIRDS
STUART MOXHAM, RACHEL LOVE
SWANSEA SOUND, LANDE HEKT
THE CORDS, THE BOOJUMS
YNYS, LILITH AI, THE SCHOOL...
👇
November 12, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Ticket bought!
Prettiness is not the first word one would associate with the music of the Happy Mondays but this always takes me aback with how lovely and pretty it is
youtu.be/ZuAbNqGkzSs?...
youtu.be/ZuAbNqGkzSs?...
Happy Mondays - Olive Oil
YouTube video by London Records
youtu.be
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Prettiness is not the first word one would associate with the music of the Happy Mondays but this always takes me aback with how lovely and pretty it is
youtu.be/ZuAbNqGkzSs?...
youtu.be/ZuAbNqGkzSs?...
Funny thing about writing songs/words; the fraught relationship between them. I tried to write a song a while ago & got nowhere at all. Before I gave up on it I pressed record & made up some lyrics on the spot soundcloud.com/assistantbri...
It suddenly gave it shape but now I'm stuck with the lyrics
It suddenly gave it shape but now I'm stuck with the lyrics
Song fragment
Listen to Song fragment by ASSISTANT #np on #SoundCloud
soundcloud.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Funny thing about writing songs/words; the fraught relationship between them. I tried to write a song a while ago & got nowhere at all. Before I gave up on it I pressed record & made up some lyrics on the spot soundcloud.com/assistantbri...
It suddenly gave it shape but now I'm stuck with the lyrics
It suddenly gave it shape but now I'm stuck with the lyrics
The bit at the end of the song when the whole (small) crowd joins in on "it's not like Elvis" line of The Wave Picture's loveliest song, Now You Are Pregnant, always makes the hairs stick up on the back of my neck. As does David's playing on the outro.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyNM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyNM...
The Wave Pictures - Now You Are Pregnant (live at The Railroad Cafe)
YouTube video by nikvestberg
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November 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The bit at the end of the song when the whole (small) crowd joins in on "it's not like Elvis" line of The Wave Picture's loveliest song, Now You Are Pregnant, always makes the hairs stick up on the back of my neck. As does David's playing on the outro.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyNM...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyNM...
Great show! Listen in if you can!
It's Indie Pop Takeout with Chip Saam on Neighborhood Weekly Radio, and The Corner Laughers's new single "Dark Matter" (out now: orcd.co/cornerlaughe...) is on the menu! Check out Chip's full playlist here:👇
www.facebook.com/chipper.saam...
#IndiePopTakeout #NeighborhoodWeeklyRadio 🎸
www.facebook.com/chipper.saam...
#IndiePopTakeout #NeighborhoodWeeklyRadio 🎸
November 10, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Great show! Listen in if you can!
From this Sunday at 7pm onwards I'll be hosting a regular show on @untidyradio.bsky.social. I'll be playing indie pop & adjacent stuff & am, as always, here to help if you have jangly stuff to share. The first show features The Felt Tips, Hazelene, The Lovely Basement, Armstrong, R.M.F.C & others x
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 PM
From this Sunday at 7pm onwards I'll be hosting a regular show on @untidyradio.bsky.social. I'll be playing indie pop & adjacent stuff & am, as always, here to help if you have jangly stuff to share. The first show features The Felt Tips, Hazelene, The Lovely Basement, Armstrong, R.M.F.C & others x
Sunday 16th November
November 10, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sunday 16th November
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A few words in celebration of the first flourishing of British jazz and Richard Morton Jack's incredible, indispensable Labyrinth book. www.patreon.com/posts/britis...
“British jazzers seemed way more fun to be around than my parents. They looked like they had wild parties and drank Chianti in tear-shaped bottles whilst whilst having a fag on the go at all times.” ...
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November 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
A few words in celebration of the first flourishing of British jazz and Richard Morton Jack's incredible, indispensable Labyrinth book. www.patreon.com/posts/britis...
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For the first time in Indiepop Hall of Fame history - the nominator (Jonathan from @assistant.bandcamp.com) and the inductees (Andrew and Neil from The Felt Tips) are photographed together.
November 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
For the first time in Indiepop Hall of Fame history - the nominator (Jonathan from @assistant.bandcamp.com) and the inductees (Andrew and Neil from The Felt Tips) are photographed together.
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💥NEW INDIEPOP HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE!
Welcome inductee #86 The Felt Tips, nominated by none other than the wonderful @assistant.bandcamp.com
🎤 🏴 The Felt Tips @patsbus.bsky.social
🎵 Bought And Sold
📅 2009
🏷️ WeePOP!
thefelttips.bandcamp.com/track/bought...
Enjoy!😀
Welcome inductee #86 The Felt Tips, nominated by none other than the wonderful @assistant.bandcamp.com
🎤 🏴 The Felt Tips @patsbus.bsky.social
🎵 Bought And Sold
📅 2009
🏷️ WeePOP!
thefelttips.bandcamp.com/track/bought...
Enjoy!😀
Bought and Sold, by The Felt Tips
from the album Living and Growing
thefelttips.bandcamp.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:07 PM
💥NEW INDIEPOP HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE!
Welcome inductee #86 The Felt Tips, nominated by none other than the wonderful @assistant.bandcamp.com
🎤 🏴 The Felt Tips @patsbus.bsky.social
🎵 Bought And Sold
📅 2009
🏷️ WeePOP!
thefelttips.bandcamp.com/track/bought...
Enjoy!😀
Welcome inductee #86 The Felt Tips, nominated by none other than the wonderful @assistant.bandcamp.com
🎤 🏴 The Felt Tips @patsbus.bsky.social
🎵 Bought And Sold
📅 2009
🏷️ WeePOP!
thefelttips.bandcamp.com/track/bought...
Enjoy!😀
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Tremendous haul from tonight’s gig! @unspunheroes.com #drumstick
November 9, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Tremendous haul from tonight’s gig! @unspunheroes.com #drumstick
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A couple more photos from The Felt Tips last night - tagging @patsbus.bsky.social which I neglected to do yesterday. Take a bow one and all 👏👏 @unspunheroes.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A couple more photos from The Felt Tips last night - tagging @patsbus.bsky.social which I neglected to do yesterday. Take a bow one and all 👏👏 @unspunheroes.com
I am attempting to record a draft episode of a potential radio show (just for fun at the mo) and my goodness it's hard actually finishing sentences. Anyone else noticed that?
November 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I am attempting to record a draft episode of a potential radio show (just for fun at the mo) and my goodness it's hard actually finishing sentences. Anyone else noticed that?
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Joyous gig from The Felt Tips tonight. So much fun! @unspunheroes.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Joyous gig from The Felt Tips tonight. So much fun! @unspunheroes.com
I’ve heard a couple of tracks in an earlier state and they are absolutely brilliant - this will be one to snap up when it’s out!!
Spent the day in the studio mixing the four tracks that will become our next 12”.
November 8, 2025 at 7:10 PM
I’ve heard a couple of tracks in an earlier state and they are absolutely brilliant - this will be one to snap up when it’s out!!
On my way to this! Very excited!
Indiepop fans, this is for you!
Tomorrow evening a night of indiepop wonder at The Betsy Trotwood in Farringdon. Yes, The Felt Tips ably supported by the excellent The Understudies.
Also, @heykidsshop.bsky.social is coming along and I have free badges.
www.tickettailor.com/events/thefe...
Tomorrow evening a night of indiepop wonder at The Betsy Trotwood in Farringdon. Yes, The Felt Tips ably supported by the excellent The Understudies.
Also, @heykidsshop.bsky.social is coming along and I have free badges.
www.tickettailor.com/events/thefe...
Buy tickets – The Felt Tips, Living and Growing reissue party - London – Betsey Trotwood
The Felt Tips, Living and Growing reissue party - London – Betsey Trotwood, Sat 8 Nov 2025 - Treasured indiepop band The Felt Tips play songs from Living and Growing, their debut album reissued on vin...
www.tickettailor.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
On my way to this! Very excited!
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Little goodie bag for tomorrow’s The Felt Tips gig. A little Unspun Heroes freebie.
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Little goodie bag for tomorrow’s The Felt Tips gig. A little Unspun Heroes freebie.
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Morning Saturday morning and a huge thank you to everyone who span, downloaded, supported and talked about, not only yesterday's new CBQ release "Like a Sunday" but, also, many items from the back catalogue. CBQ continues into the future... Have a top Saturday everybody!
November 8, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Morning Saturday morning and a huge thank you to everyone who span, downloaded, supported and talked about, not only yesterday's new CBQ release "Like a Sunday" but, also, many items from the back catalogue. CBQ continues into the future... Have a top Saturday everybody!
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Bob Dylan at the Brighton Centre was truly lovely. It’s hard to create at atmosphere in a crappy aircraft hanger venue, but the lack of anything to see meant I found myself listening with my eyes shut for most of the set - accompanied by the most divine onstage chemistry.
November 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Bob Dylan at the Brighton Centre was truly lovely. It’s hard to create at atmosphere in a crappy aircraft hanger venue, but the lack of anything to see meant I found myself listening with my eyes shut for most of the set - accompanied by the most divine onstage chemistry.
Bob Dylan at the Brighton Centre was truly lovely. It’s hard to create at atmosphere in a crappy aircraft hanger venue, but the lack of anything to see meant I found myself listening with my eyes shut for most of the set - accompanied by the most divine onstage chemistry.
November 7, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Bob Dylan at the Brighton Centre was truly lovely. It’s hard to create at atmosphere in a crappy aircraft hanger venue, but the lack of anything to see meant I found myself listening with my eyes shut for most of the set - accompanied by the most divine onstage chemistry.
An ace day on Bandcamp!
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
An ace day on Bandcamp!
In the words of Robert Forster, "I'll stop for petrol and I'll stop for Dylan / but that's the limit when I get moving".
Off to see Bob. The greatest songwriter and the greatest pop star that ever lived. Cor!
And just down the road, too.
Off to see Bob. The greatest songwriter and the greatest pop star that ever lived. Cor!
And just down the road, too.
November 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
In the words of Robert Forster, "I'll stop for petrol and I'll stop for Dylan / but that's the limit when I get moving".
Off to see Bob. The greatest songwriter and the greatest pop star that ever lived. Cor!
And just down the road, too.
Off to see Bob. The greatest songwriter and the greatest pop star that ever lived. Cor!
And just down the road, too.
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The next issue of my In The April Sun zine is v. v. nearly done.
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The next issue of my In The April Sun zine is v. v. nearly done.
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
The next issue of my In The April Sun zine is v. v. nearly done.
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The next issue of my In The April Sun zine is v. v. nearly done.
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
I think it's gonna run to 56 pages this time, and 51 pages are finished, bar a gargantuan proof-read.
As a teaser, here is one page of the six-page review of @glasgoespop.bsky.social
Delightful news!
I was in a indie pop band..We released six singles & two albums, Then we split up but continued to make music with each other & hang out, Anyway after 30 years we decided to reform.. It’s great fun playing again and we have some gigs & new music lined up…
November 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Delightful news!