Simon S.
@hertfordsoul.bsky.social
50 something indie kid seeks 2025 version of the Ludicrous Lollipops.
Last gig of 2025 done. Wolf Alice were fabulous at The O2. Ellie stacked it at one point but styled it out and still kept up her amazing singing👏 Looking forward to what new music / gigs 2026 brings…
December 3, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Last gig of 2025 done. Wolf Alice were fabulous at The O2. Ellie stacked it at one point but styled it out and still kept up her amazing singing👏 Looking forward to what new music / gigs 2026 brings…
Reposted by Simon S.
The vote for the 2025 Festive 50 is officially OPEN!
Please send me your top 10 tracks from 2025 before the vote closes on 14th December.
Votes can be public by replying or @ ing me on a post (no hashtags) or in private by sending me a DM.
Please also spread the word cos we need more voters!!!
Please send me your top 10 tracks from 2025 before the vote closes on 14th December.
Votes can be public by replying or @ ing me on a post (no hashtags) or in private by sending me a DM.
Please also spread the word cos we need more voters!!!
a sign that says sorry we 're closed hangs on a glass door
ALT: a sign that says sorry we 're closed hangs on a glass door
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November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
The vote for the 2025 Festive 50 is officially OPEN!
Please send me your top 10 tracks from 2025 before the vote closes on 14th December.
Votes can be public by replying or @ ing me on a post (no hashtags) or in private by sending me a DM.
Please also spread the word cos we need more voters!!!
Please send me your top 10 tracks from 2025 before the vote closes on 14th December.
Votes can be public by replying or @ ing me on a post (no hashtags) or in private by sending me a DM.
Please also spread the word cos we need more voters!!!
What a fabulous gig Mandrake Handshake played at Fabric last night. Such a beautiful, wonderful band. Great support from Spacestation & wing! as well. Top night.
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM
What a fabulous gig Mandrake Handshake played at Fabric last night. Such a beautiful, wonderful band. Great support from Spacestation & wing! as well. Top night.
Second gig of the week last night, and what a beauty it was. Water From Your Eyes at Village Underground. Just brilliant, love ‘em.
November 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Second gig of the week last night, and what a beauty it was. Water From Your Eyes at Village Underground. Just brilliant, love ‘em.
Three more #EIO40MusicLeague discoveries ticked off, in terms of seeing them live, last night - Runo Plum, Winter & Teethe. Fantastic evening with the fabulous Winter being the pick of the bunch.
November 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Three more #EIO40MusicLeague discoveries ticked off, in terms of seeing them live, last night - Runo Plum, Winter & Teethe. Fantastic evening with the fabulous Winter being the pick of the bunch.
Day 7
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Day 6’s song was by Daniel Avery. Today’s is by Demise of Love, a collaboration between Daniel, Working Men’s Club & Ghost Culture.
Here’s “Strange Little Consequence”.
youtu.be/apDsvT9uP7g?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Day 6’s song was by Daniel Avery. Today’s is by Demise of Love, a collaboration between Daniel, Working Men’s Club & Ghost Culture.
Here’s “Strange Little Consequence”.
youtu.be/apDsvT9uP7g?...
Demise Of Love - Strange Little Consequence (Official Video)
YouTube video by Demise Of Love
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Day 7
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Day 6’s song was by Daniel Avery. Today’s is by Demise of Love, a collaboration between Daniel, Working Men’s Club & Ghost Culture.
Here’s “Strange Little Consequence”.
youtu.be/apDsvT9uP7g?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Day 6’s song was by Daniel Avery. Today’s is by Demise of Love, a collaboration between Daniel, Working Men’s Club & Ghost Culture.
Here’s “Strange Little Consequence”.
youtu.be/apDsvT9uP7g?...
Day 6
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song had the word ‘blue’ in the title. So does Day 6’s.
Here’s “Rapture in Blue” by Daniel Avery with Cecile Believe.
youtu.be/bZdCdpvofqQ?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song had the word ‘blue’ in the title. So does Day 6’s.
Here’s “Rapture in Blue” by Daniel Avery with Cecile Believe.
youtu.be/bZdCdpvofqQ?...
Daniel Avery - Rapture In Blue w/ Cecile Believe (Official Video)
YouTube video by Daniel Avery
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Day 6
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song had the word ‘blue’ in the title. So does Day 6’s.
Here’s “Rapture in Blue” by Daniel Avery with Cecile Believe.
youtu.be/bZdCdpvofqQ?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song had the word ‘blue’ in the title. So does Day 6’s.
Here’s “Rapture in Blue” by Daniel Avery with Cecile Believe.
youtu.be/bZdCdpvofqQ?...
Day 5
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song was by a Scottish band and so is Day 5’s.
Here’s “Clearest Blue” by CHVRCHES.
youtu.be/BZyzX4c1vIs?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song was by a Scottish band and so is Day 5’s.
Here’s “Clearest Blue” by CHVRCHES.
youtu.be/BZyzX4c1vIs?...
CHVRCHES - Clearest Blue
YouTube video by ChvrchesVEVO
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Day 5
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song was by a Scottish band and so is Day 5’s.
Here’s “Clearest Blue” by CHVRCHES.
youtu.be/BZyzX4c1vIs?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song was by a Scottish band and so is Day 5’s.
Here’s “Clearest Blue” by CHVRCHES.
youtu.be/BZyzX4c1vIs?...
Day 4
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song was by Steve Mason. Day 4 is a song from the band he used to be in before he went solo. Of course they’ve reformed recently too.
Here’s “Inner Meet Me” by The Beta Band.
youtu.be/fp2dgHFvyjQ?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song was by Steve Mason. Day 4 is a song from the band he used to be in before he went solo. Of course they’ve reformed recently too.
Here’s “Inner Meet Me” by The Beta Band.
youtu.be/fp2dgHFvyjQ?...
The Beta Band - Inner Meet Me (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The Beta Band
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Day 4
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song was by Steve Mason. Day 4 is a song from the band he used to be in before he went solo. Of course they’ve reformed recently too.
Here’s “Inner Meet Me” by The Beta Band.
youtu.be/fp2dgHFvyjQ?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Yesterday’s song was by Steve Mason. Day 4 is a song from the band he used to be in before he went solo. Of course they’ve reformed recently too.
Here’s “Inner Meet Me” by The Beta Band.
youtu.be/fp2dgHFvyjQ?...
Day 3
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Today the connection is someone else who went solo and also has a song that includes a word from the Day 2 song title.
Here’s the fabulous “Alive” by Steve Mason.
youtu.be/U6pII42seo8?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Today the connection is someone else who went solo and also has a song that includes a word from the Day 2 song title.
Here’s the fabulous “Alive” by Steve Mason.
youtu.be/U6pII42seo8?...
Steve Mason - Alive (Official Video)
YouTube video by Domino Recording Co.
youtu.be
November 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Day 3
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Today the connection is someone else who went solo and also has a song that includes a word from the Day 2 song title.
Here’s the fabulous “Alive” by Steve Mason.
youtu.be/U6pII42seo8?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Today the connection is someone else who went solo and also has a song that includes a word from the Day 2 song title.
Here’s the fabulous “Alive” by Steve Mason.
youtu.be/U6pII42seo8?...
Day 2
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Before she went solo, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, was in the band Slow Club.
Here’s “If We’re Still Alive”.
youtu.be/8dRTWY9t5GU?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Before she went solo, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, was in the band Slow Club.
Here’s “If We’re Still Alive”.
youtu.be/8dRTWY9t5GU?...
Slow Club - If We're Still Alive
YouTube video by Moshi Moshi Music
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Day 2
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Before she went solo, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, was in the band Slow Club.
Here’s “If We’re Still Alive”.
youtu.be/8dRTWY9t5GU?...
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
Before she went solo, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, was in the band Slow Club.
Here’s “If We’re Still Alive”.
youtu.be/8dRTWY9t5GU?...
Reposted by Simon S.
New Indiescovery show for you! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social
www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Indiescovery #109 features a load of top new indie & alternative albums from Koala Disco, Snooper, EERA, Nightbus, Lorelle Meets The Obsolete, etc...but only 2 achieve the coveted album-of-the-month award, from Long Fling (pic) and Added Dimensions. Enjoy!
November 2, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Okay, first go at one of these. Looking forward to playing.
Day 1
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
On train to London to see Self Esteem talk about her new book so let’s start off with one of her tunes.
Here’s “Focus is Power”.
youtu.be/DgVqgud0L1c?...
Day 1
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
On train to London to see Self Esteem talk about her new book so let’s start off with one of her tunes.
Here’s “Focus is Power”.
youtu.be/DgVqgud0L1c?...
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Okay, first go at one of these. Looking forward to playing.
Day 1
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
On train to London to see Self Esteem talk about her new book so let’s start off with one of her tunes.
Here’s “Focus is Power”.
youtu.be/DgVqgud0L1c?...
Day 1
#DavidsMonthofMusic
#MusicChallenge
Connections!
On train to London to see Self Esteem talk about her new book so let’s start off with one of her tunes.
Here’s “Focus is Power”.
youtu.be/DgVqgud0L1c?...
Such a brilliant experience seeing Mermaid Chunky at the ICA, as part of their In the Round series, last night. Visually fabulous, engaging and funny. Love ‘em.
October 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Such a brilliant experience seeing Mermaid Chunky at the ICA, as part of their In the Round series, last night. Visually fabulous, engaging and funny. Love ‘em.
Reposted by Simon S.
Which top indie cover versions did I miss?? @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social
www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Indiescovery #108 plays the best cover versions of the best tracks of all time! The 1st hour is all Beatles, with artists ranging from Medicine & Chapterhouse to Nancy Sinatra & Aretha Franklin. The 2nd hour, The Cure & Radiohead covering Joy Division, & lots more!
October 17, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Correction @chriswatt100.bsky.social came joint 3rd on 18 points. Sorry Chris 🤦♂️
The #EIO40MusicLeague Season 3 Super Cup scores are in!
3rd 18 points: @adelepascale.bsky.social
2nd 19 points: @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
Winner 22 points: @sirkeith.bsky.social
Congrats Keith! Winning song was ‘Drunk Surfer’ by Westside Cowboy. Listen here open.spotify.com/track/70X1xN...
3rd 18 points: @adelepascale.bsky.social
2nd 19 points: @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
Winner 22 points: @sirkeith.bsky.social
Congrats Keith! Winning song was ‘Drunk Surfer’ by Westside Cowboy. Listen here open.spotify.com/track/70X1xN...
Drunk Surfer
open.spotify.com
October 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Correction @chriswatt100.bsky.social came joint 3rd on 18 points. Sorry Chris 🤦♂️
That concludes Season 3 of the #EIO40MusicLeague
Congrats to League 1 winner @markgurwell.bsky.social the League 2-5 winners and those promoted plus the Cup and Super Cup winners @chriswatt100.bsky.social & @sirkeith.bsky.social
Season 4 starting soon, over to our gaffer @indieover40.bsky.social
Congrats to League 1 winner @markgurwell.bsky.social the League 2-5 winners and those promoted plus the Cup and Super Cup winners @chriswatt100.bsky.social & @sirkeith.bsky.social
Season 4 starting soon, over to our gaffer @indieover40.bsky.social
October 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
That concludes Season 3 of the #EIO40MusicLeague
Congrats to League 1 winner @markgurwell.bsky.social the League 2-5 winners and those promoted plus the Cup and Super Cup winners @chriswatt100.bsky.social & @sirkeith.bsky.social
Season 4 starting soon, over to our gaffer @indieover40.bsky.social
Congrats to League 1 winner @markgurwell.bsky.social the League 2-5 winners and those promoted plus the Cup and Super Cup winners @chriswatt100.bsky.social & @sirkeith.bsky.social
Season 4 starting soon, over to our gaffer @indieover40.bsky.social
The #EIO40MusicLeague Season 3 Super Cup scores are in!
3rd 18 points: @adelepascale.bsky.social
2nd 19 points: @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
Winner 22 points: @sirkeith.bsky.social
Congrats Keith! Winning song was ‘Drunk Surfer’ by Westside Cowboy. Listen here open.spotify.com/track/70X1xN...
3rd 18 points: @adelepascale.bsky.social
2nd 19 points: @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
Winner 22 points: @sirkeith.bsky.social
Congrats Keith! Winning song was ‘Drunk Surfer’ by Westside Cowboy. Listen here open.spotify.com/track/70X1xN...
Drunk Surfer
open.spotify.com
October 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The #EIO40MusicLeague Season 3 Super Cup scores are in!
3rd 18 points: @adelepascale.bsky.social
2nd 19 points: @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
Winner 22 points: @sirkeith.bsky.social
Congrats Keith! Winning song was ‘Drunk Surfer’ by Westside Cowboy. Listen here open.spotify.com/track/70X1xN...
3rd 18 points: @adelepascale.bsky.social
2nd 19 points: @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
Winner 22 points: @sirkeith.bsky.social
Congrats Keith! Winning song was ‘Drunk Surfer’ by Westside Cowboy. Listen here open.spotify.com/track/70X1xN...
Reposted by Simon S.
New Indiescovery! Dive in! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social
www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Indiescovery #107 features a load of lovely new synth-pop, including albums of the month from Nation of Language and Automatic (pictured)…rockier stuff from Rocket, Liquid Mike and The Altered Hours…and a contender for album of the year from the excellent Wednesday
October 4, 2025 at 9:16 AM
CHEERLESS at The Victoria in Dalston tonight. So good.
October 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
CHEERLESS at The Victoria in Dalston tonight. So good.
So, about 9 months ago I discovered the song ‘Demoncore’ by CHEERLESS in the @indieover40.bsky.social Music League. I’ve wanted to see them live ever since and tonight I finally got the opportunity. They were fucking brilliant. @catherineallin.bsky.social please thank Paul for the intro 😊
October 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
So, about 9 months ago I discovered the song ‘Demoncore’ by CHEERLESS in the @indieover40.bsky.social Music League. I’ve wanted to see them live ever since and tonight I finally got the opportunity. They were fucking brilliant. @catherineallin.bsky.social please thank Paul for the intro 😊
#EIO40MusicLeagueCup
League 4 winner - @sirkeith.bsky.social
League 5 winner - @adelepascale.bsky.social
Season 2 Super Cup winner - @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social
This is the curtain raiser to the Season 4 League.
Updated cup playlist here - open.spotify.com/playlist/3g4...
2/2
League 4 winner - @sirkeith.bsky.social
League 5 winner - @adelepascale.bsky.social
Season 2 Super Cup winner - @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social
This is the curtain raiser to the Season 4 League.
Updated cup playlist here - open.spotify.com/playlist/3g4...
2/2
Spotify – Web Player
open.spotify.com
September 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
#EIO40MusicLeagueCup
League 4 winner - @sirkeith.bsky.social
League 5 winner - @adelepascale.bsky.social
Season 2 Super Cup winner - @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social
This is the curtain raiser to the Season 4 League.
Updated cup playlist here - open.spotify.com/playlist/3g4...
2/2
League 4 winner - @sirkeith.bsky.social
League 5 winner - @adelepascale.bsky.social
Season 2 Super Cup winner - @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social
This is the curtain raiser to the Season 4 League.
Updated cup playlist here - open.spotify.com/playlist/3g4...
2/2
#EIO40MusicLeagueCup
Congrats @chriswatt100.bsky.social the Season 3 Cup winner. We now have the Season 3 Super Cup. Along with Chris the qualifiers are:
League 1 winner - @markgurwell.bsky.social
League 2 winner - @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
League 3 winner - @justineharvey.bsky.social
1/2
Congrats @chriswatt100.bsky.social the Season 3 Cup winner. We now have the Season 3 Super Cup. Along with Chris the qualifiers are:
League 1 winner - @markgurwell.bsky.social
League 2 winner - @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
League 3 winner - @justineharvey.bsky.social
1/2
September 27, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#EIO40MusicLeagueCup
Congrats @chriswatt100.bsky.social the Season 3 Cup winner. We now have the Season 3 Super Cup. Along with Chris the qualifiers are:
League 1 winner - @markgurwell.bsky.social
League 2 winner - @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
League 3 winner - @justineharvey.bsky.social
1/2
Congrats @chriswatt100.bsky.social the Season 3 Cup winner. We now have the Season 3 Super Cup. Along with Chris the qualifiers are:
League 1 winner - @markgurwell.bsky.social
League 2 winner - @hertfordsoul.bsky.social
League 3 winner - @justineharvey.bsky.social
1/2
#EIO40MusicLeagueCup Season 3 Final results are in!
3rd (20 points (6 votes)) @clivestringer.bsky.social
2nd (20 points (7 votes)) @stillhonest.bsky.social
Winner with 25 points @chriswatt100.bsky.social
Winning song - ‘Kawasaki’ by Former Champ. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/2rLrYH...
3rd (20 points (6 votes)) @clivestringer.bsky.social
2nd (20 points (7 votes)) @stillhonest.bsky.social
Winner with 25 points @chriswatt100.bsky.social
Winning song - ‘Kawasaki’ by Former Champ. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/2rLrYH...
kawasaki
open.spotify.com
September 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
#EIO40MusicLeagueCup Season 3 Final results are in!
3rd (20 points (6 votes)) @clivestringer.bsky.social
2nd (20 points (7 votes)) @stillhonest.bsky.social
Winner with 25 points @chriswatt100.bsky.social
Winning song - ‘Kawasaki’ by Former Champ. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/2rLrYH...
3rd (20 points (6 votes)) @clivestringer.bsky.social
2nd (20 points (7 votes)) @stillhonest.bsky.social
Winner with 25 points @chriswatt100.bsky.social
Winning song - ‘Kawasaki’ by Former Champ. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/2rLrYH...