Gav
@gavgotti.bsky.social
Lover of Music (Indie and Punk primarily) Gigs, Books and Films. Hater of Racists & Tories. London based economic migrant from Merseyside.
3 consecutive nights of great gigs in London - Bob Mould, Helicon and The Pains of being pure at heart has really lifted my spirits
November 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
3 consecutive nights of great gigs in London - Bob Mould, Helicon and The Pains of being pure at heart has really lifted my spirits
The Beta Band @ Camden Roundhouse - a stunning return, phenomenal musicianship to replicate those intricate songs live so well.
October 2, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The Beta Band @ Camden Roundhouse - a stunning return, phenomenal musicianship to replicate those intricate songs live so well.
reminded of this by last night’s Top of the Pops repeats from
1980
The video is virtually a template
for early 80s music videos, Bowie’s influence was huge
m.youtube.com/watch?v=uA3T...
1980
The video is virtually a template
for early 80s music videos, Bowie’s influence was huge
m.youtube.com/watch?v=uA3T...
November 16, 2024 at 12:54 PM
reminded of this by last night’s Top of the Pops repeats from
1980
The video is virtually a template
for early 80s music videos, Bowie’s influence was huge
m.youtube.com/watch?v=uA3T...
1980
The video is virtually a template
for early 80s music videos, Bowie’s influence was huge
m.youtube.com/watch?v=uA3T...
so pleased about the return of Doves and hope Jimi is on the mend. Always think of this song when I walk or cycle along the south eastern stretch of Thames
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Doves - Kingdom Of Rust
YouTube video by DovesVEVO
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November 16, 2024 at 10:12 AM
so pleased about the return of Doves and hope Jimi is on the mend. Always think of this song when I walk or cycle along the south eastern stretch of Thames
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dFM0...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dFM0...
Indie/Funk Gods, Cud - still an absolute joy to see live.
Cud - Neurotica
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Cud - Neurotica
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CUD - Neurotica - Live on The Beat (1994)
YouTube video by CUD
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September 21, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Indie/Funk Gods, Cud - still an absolute joy to see live.
Cud - Neurotica
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sICS...
Cud - Neurotica
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sICS...
Growing up in the 70s/80s I genuinely thought the world would be a better place by now and political Punk songs would no longer be relevant. I was so wrong
“Are you prepared to die for your beliefs or just to dye your hair?”
Subhumans - Work Rest Play Die
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Subhumans - Work-Rest-Play-Die
YouTube video by ridgy37
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September 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Growing up in the 70s/80s I genuinely thought the world would be a better place by now and political Punk songs would no longer be relevant. I was so wrong
“Are you prepared to die for your beliefs or just to dye your hair?”
Subhumans - Work Rest Play Die
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Terrific single from Voice of the Beehive.
Used to get irritated by customers who would ask at counter for a record rather than look in alphabetised racks, but females asking for VOTB’s puntastic LP “Honey Lingers” always amused the stoned and immature staff
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Voice Of The Beehive - I Say Nothing (1988 Version) (Official Video)
YouTube video by London Records
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September 15, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Terrific single from Voice of the Beehive.
Used to get irritated by customers who would ask at counter for a record rather than look in alphabetised racks, but females asking for VOTB’s puntastic LP “Honey Lingers” always amused the stoned and immature staff
m.youtube.com/watch?v=TUFf...
Loved this band, wish they had stuck around for longer
Brakes - All Night Disco Party
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Brakes - All Night Disco Party
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BRAKES - ALL NIGHT DISCO PARTY
YouTube video by Rough Trade Records
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September 10, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Loved this band, wish they had stuck around for longer
Brakes - All Night Disco Party
m.youtube.com/watch?v=arKU...
Brakes - All Night Disco Party
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Back to work blues after 2 weeks off..:
The Godfathers - Birth, School, Work, Death
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QO5d...
The Godfathers - Birth, School, Work, Death
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QO5d...
The Godfathers - Birth, School, Work, Death
YouTube video by TheGodfathersVEVO
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September 1, 2024 at 11:02 PM
Back to work blues after 2 weeks off..:
The Godfathers - Birth, School, Work, Death
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QO5d...
The Godfathers - Birth, School, Work, Death
m.youtube.com/watch?v=QO5d...
Absolutely incredible version of Talking Heads classic
David Byrne & St Vincent. - Wild Wild Life
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CFv_...
David Byrne & St Vincent. - Wild Wild Life
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David Byrne & St. Vincent - Wild Wild Life Live
YouTube video by Lance Boyle
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September 1, 2024 at 11:46 AM
Absolutely incredible version of Talking Heads classic
David Byrne & St Vincent. - Wild Wild Life
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CFv_...
David Byrne & St Vincent. - Wild Wild Life
m.youtube.com/watch?v=CFv_...
For my Evertonian friends and family, certainly not the start to the season they hoped for😂
“First they take your pride…”
Wah! - The Story of the blues”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VknW...
“First they take your pride…”
Wah! - The Story of the blues”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VknW...
Wah - The Story Of The Blues (1982)
"The Story of the Blues" is a song by English band Wah!, released as a single in 1982. It was the third single to be released under the name Wah!, after "Forget the Down!" and "Somesay". Wah! was also known as Wah! Heat, Shambeko! Say Wah!, JF Wah!, The Mighty Wah! and Wah! The Mongrel. "The Story of the Blues" is the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 5 on the Irish Singles Chart. facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vasko.gromkov facebook-page: https://www.facebook.com/vasgromkov instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaskogromkov/ tiktoc: https://www.tiktok.com/@vaskogromkov
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August 31, 2024 at 4:33 PM
For my Evertonian friends and family, certainly not the start to the season they hoped for😂
“First they take your pride…”
Wah! - The Story of the blues”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VknW...
“First they take your pride…”
Wah! - The Story of the blues”
m.youtube.com/watch?v=VknW...
Magnificent song, quintessential mid 80’s Indie
The Loft - Up the hill and down the slope
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IRjN...
The Loft - Up the hill and down the slope
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IRjN...
Up The Hill And Down The Slope - The Loft
YouTube video by davedrummer1000
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August 30, 2024 at 9:42 AM
Magnificent song, quintessential mid 80’s Indie
The Loft - Up the hill and down the slope
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IRjN...
The Loft - Up the hill and down the slope
m.youtube.com/watch?v=IRjN...
Another great song with a ton of cameos in the video - Stewart Lee, Johnny Vegas, Kevin Eldon, Ross Noble, Phil Jupitus, Neil Morrissey and Samuel West.
Billy Bragg - Handyman Blues
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2YmH...
Billy Bragg - Handyman Blues
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Billy Bragg - Handyman Blues
YouTube video by BillyBraggVEVO
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August 29, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Another great song with a ton of cameos in the video - Stewart Lee, Johnny Vegas, Kevin Eldon, Ross Noble, Phil Jupitus, Neil Morrissey and Samuel West.
Billy Bragg - Handyman Blues
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2YmH...
Billy Bragg - Handyman Blues
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2YmH...
Belter of a song from former
Television Personalities man Edward Ball, I’m partial to a bit of harmonica (reminiscent of The The)
video contains cameos from
Anna Friel, Andy Bell from Ride/Oasis, Alan McGee, Nick Heyward, Alan McGee and the drummer of Boo Radleys
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YVEb...
Television Personalities man Edward Ball, I’m partial to a bit of harmonica (reminiscent of The The)
video contains cameos from
Anna Friel, Andy Bell from Ride/Oasis, Alan McGee, Nick Heyward, Alan McGee and the drummer of Boo Radleys
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YVEb...
Edward Ball - The Mill Hill Self Hate Club [Official Video]
Promotional video for Edward Ball's The Mill Hill Self Hate Club. Taken from the 1997 Catholic Guilt album for Creation Records. Feat Anna Friel, Nick Heyward, Andy Bell, Boo Radley's, Alan McGee and various football players. Subscribe to Cherry Red Records: http://bit.ly/CRSubscribe FOLLOW US! Facebook: https://facebook.com/CherryRedRecords Instagram: https://instagram.com/cherryredrecords Twitter: https://twitter.com/cherryredgroup Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/user/cherryredrecords
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August 28, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Belter of a song from former
Television Personalities man Edward Ball, I’m partial to a bit of harmonica (reminiscent of The The)
video contains cameos from
Anna Friel, Andy Bell from Ride/Oasis, Alan McGee, Nick Heyward, Alan McGee and the drummer of Boo Radleys
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YVEb...
Television Personalities man Edward Ball, I’m partial to a bit of harmonica (reminiscent of The The)
video contains cameos from
Anna Friel, Andy Bell from Ride/Oasis, Alan McGee, Nick Heyward, Alan McGee and the drummer of Boo Radleys
m.youtube.com/watch?v=YVEb...
Collaborations do work (sometimes)
No Regrets - Half Man Half Biscuit and Margi Clark
m.youtube.com/watch?v=P9tE...
No Regrets - Half Man Half Biscuit and Margi Clark
m.youtube.com/watch?v=P9tE...
Half Man Half Biscuit with Margi Clarke - No Regrets
YouTube video by RileyELFuk
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August 26, 2024 at 8:32 AM
Collaborations do work (sometimes)
No Regrets - Half Man Half Biscuit and Margi Clark
m.youtube.com/watch?v=P9tE...
No Regrets - Half Man Half Biscuit and Margi Clark
m.youtube.com/watch?v=P9tE...
Collaborations do work (sometimes)
Your Ghost - Kristin Hersh and Michael Stipe
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfW4...
Your Ghost - Kristin Hersh and Michael Stipe
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Kristin Hersh - Your Ghost (Official Video)
YouTube video by 4AD
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August 26, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Collaborations do work (sometimes)
Your Ghost - Kristin Hersh and Michael Stipe
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfW4...
Your Ghost - Kristin Hersh and Michael Stipe
m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfW4...
Collaborations do work (sometimes)
I want you - Inspiral Carpets and Mark E Smiths
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I want you - Inspiral Carpets and Mark E Smiths
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Inspiral Carpets ft Mark E Smith - I Want You (TOTP)
YouTube video by WiggedOutWorld
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August 26, 2024 at 8:26 AM
Collaborations do work (sometimes)
I want you - Inspiral Carpets and Mark E Smiths
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sGzt...
I want you - Inspiral Carpets and Mark E Smiths
m.youtube.com/watch?v=sGzt...
A song title that isn’t strictly true
Collaborations don’t work” - FFS (Franz Ferdinand & Sparks)
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Collaborations don’t work” - FFS (Franz Ferdinand & Sparks)
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Franz Ferdinand and Sparks - Collaborations Don't Work @ Rock en Seine 2015
YouTube video by Benja HG
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August 26, 2024 at 8:25 AM
A song title that isn’t strictly true
Collaborations don’t work” - FFS (Franz Ferdinand & Sparks)
m.youtube.com/watch?v=jo7v...
Collaborations don’t work” - FFS (Franz Ferdinand & Sparks)
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Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
Thought she looked amazing when I first saw her on TOTP as a kid and still do. I hold Lene and Siouxsie chiefly responsible for causing me to date several Gothy girls.
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Thought she looked amazing when I first saw her on TOTP as a kid and still do. I hold Lene and Siouxsie chiefly responsible for causing me to date several Gothy girls.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2G7i...
LENE LOVICH [ LUCKY NUMBER ] (TOP OF THE POPS 1979 ) HD. \ FROM THE ALBUM" STATELESS". \
YouTube video by prolog
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August 25, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Lene Lovich - Lucky Number
Thought she looked amazing when I first saw her on TOTP as a kid and still do. I hold Lene and Siouxsie chiefly responsible for causing me to date several Gothy girls.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2G7i...
Thought she looked amazing when I first saw her on TOTP as a kid and still do. I hold Lene and Siouxsie chiefly responsible for causing me to date several Gothy girls.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=2G7i...
The Cult - Rain
never a big fan but this and “She Sells Sanctuary” were such great singles
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The Cult - Rain HD
YouTube video by The Arkive
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August 24, 2024 at 9:27 AM
The Cult - Rain
never a big fan but this and “She Sells Sanctuary” were such great singles
m.youtube.com/watch?v=RD5b...
The Pogues - A Rainy Night In Soho (Live 1987 Halfway To Paradise)
YouTube video by magus26
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August 24, 2024 at 9:22 AM
The Mighty Wah! - Loverboy from the excellent “Songs of Strength and Heartbreak” album released in 2000 when the lyrics were very topical😂
Loverboy you're worse than any Nazi
Loverboy you're worse than paparazzi
Loverboy you're worse than Liam 'n' Patsy
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Loverboy you're worse than any Nazi
Loverboy you're worse than paparazzi
Loverboy you're worse than Liam 'n' Patsy
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PETE WYLIE Loverboy
YouTube video by CoffeeTable1967
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August 22, 2024 at 2:26 PM
The Mighty Wah! - Loverboy from the excellent “Songs of Strength and Heartbreak” album released in 2000 when the lyrics were very topical😂
Loverboy you're worse than any Nazi
Loverboy you're worse than paparazzi
Loverboy you're worse than Liam 'n' Patsy
m.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNO...
Loverboy you're worse than any Nazi
Loverboy you're worse than paparazzi
Loverboy you're worse than Liam 'n' Patsy
m.youtube.com/watch?v=yJNO...
Compilations that shaped your musical taste, go!
August 19, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Compilations that shaped your musical taste, go!
A brilliant band who seem to only play locally when I’m away, the jangly guitars on this mighty fine single got me instantly hooked on them. Hope they’ll return with a new album and tour soon.
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Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever - Talking Straight [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
YouTube video by Sub Pop
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August 19, 2024 at 8:26 AM
A brilliant band who seem to only play locally when I’m away, the jangly guitars on this mighty fine single got me instantly hooked on them. Hope they’ll return with a new album and tour soon.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj5t...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj5t...