Simon S.
@hertfordsoul.bsky.social
50 something indie kid seeks 2025 version of the Ludicrous Lollipops.
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.
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.
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.
For 90 mins last night a sold out crowd in Hackney forgot the craziness happening in the world & focused on the Legend Thurston Moore. What a great musician, & there was the added bonus of the brilliant Debbie Googe from MBV on bass. He even brought his dogs on stage at one point for good measure 🙌
September 14, 2025 at 12:05 PM
For 90 mins last night a sold out crowd in Hackney forgot the craziness happening in the world & focused on the Legend Thurston Moore. What a great musician, & there was the added bonus of the brilliant Debbie Googe from MBV on bass. He even brought his dogs on stage at one point for good measure 🙌
Another two gigs to add to the 2025 list this week. Firstly, Gorillaz were wonderful at the Copper Box on Wednesday. Great new album showcased, loads of special guests. No photos as no phones allowed. Then Hot Chip were brilliant as always at Troxy last night. Love ‘em.
September 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Another two gigs to add to the 2025 list this week. Firstly, Gorillaz were wonderful at the Copper Box on Wednesday. Great new album showcased, loads of special guests. No photos as no phones allowed. Then Hot Chip were brilliant as always at Troxy last night. Love ‘em.
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September 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Kept it local gig wise in August. Saw some brilliant sets by Colin Swift & Lewis Sycamore at Absolutely NOT The Hertford Musical Mystery Tour then the fabulous bearboy & wonderful Good Time Locomotive at Corn Exchange Hertford. Great talent, good times…
August 30, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Kept it local gig wise in August. Saw some brilliant sets by Colin Swift & Lewis Sycamore at Absolutely NOT The Hertford Musical Mystery Tour then the fabulous bearboy & wonderful Good Time Locomotive at Corn Exchange Hertford. Great talent, good times…
15th gig of the year was a belter! Flamango Bay absolutely smashed it at the Old Blue Last. Their first UK gig, please come back soon 🙏
July 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
15th gig of the year was a belter! Flamango Bay absolutely smashed it at the Old Blue Last. Their first UK gig, please come back soon 🙏
Haim. What a band. What a venue! They ‘quit’ the stage suddenly at the end of the set. Not quite sure what happened but they were their usual entertaining selves throughout otherwise 🫶
June 28, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Haim. What a band. What a venue! They ‘quit’ the stage suddenly at the end of the set. Not quite sure what happened but they were their usual entertaining selves throughout otherwise 🫶
LCD Soundsystem were as brilliant as ever in Brixton last night. Plus one of my faves Working Men’s Club came along for the ride too. A good time was had by all…
June 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
LCD Soundsystem were as brilliant as ever in Brixton last night. Plus one of my faves Working Men’s Club came along for the ride too. A good time was had by all…
Wow. Deep Sea Diver’s first ever UK gig, in a VERY small venue too. What a lovely bunch they were as well, a beautiful evening…
June 19, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Wow. Deep Sea Diver’s first ever UK gig, in a VERY small venue too. What a lovely bunch they were as well, a beautiful evening…
Do You Remember The First Time? (Seeing Pulp, that is). For me it was Reading ‘94 sandwiched in between Terrorvision & Radiohead mid-afternoon. They were great that day but yesterday’s gig was the best I’ve seen them yet, just amazing! Goosebumps definitely still prevalent in everyone who was there.
June 14, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Do You Remember The First Time? (Seeing Pulp, that is). For me it was Reading ‘94 sandwiched in between Terrorvision & Radiohead mid-afternoon. They were great that day but yesterday’s gig was the best I’ve seen them yet, just amazing! Goosebumps definitely still prevalent in everyone who was there.
Great Guerrilla Marketing on a pedestrian crossing in Hoxton yesterday.Pack of address labels costs a few quid,for CBoogie & JBxndit to make a ROI out of this campaign they’d need c.1,000 streams on Spotify.I’ve listened so just 999 to go!Come on Bluesky,let’s make this campaign a success for them!
June 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Great Guerrilla Marketing on a pedestrian crossing in Hoxton yesterday.Pack of address labels costs a few quid,for CBoogie & JBxndit to make a ROI out of this campaign they’d need c.1,000 streams on Spotify.I’ve listened so just 999 to go!Come on Bluesky,let’s make this campaign a success for them!
Into double figures for gigs in 2025 with MJ Lenderman in Camden. He was great. Good times.
June 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Into double figures for gigs in 2025 with MJ Lenderman in Camden. He was great. Good times.
Wow! Leftfield — gig 9 of 2025 — absolutely smashed it at Brixton last night. Visually stunning, sonically flawless…and how deep was that bass?!!
June 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Wow! Leftfield — gig 9 of 2025 — absolutely smashed it at Brixton last night. Visually stunning, sonically flawless…and how deep was that bass?!!
8th gig of 2025 done! One of the most beautiful, mesmerising gigs I’ve been to. I’ve never known less people talking at a gig, everyone was in awe of the wonderful Lael Neale. Fabulous.
May 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
8th gig of 2025 done! One of the most beautiful, mesmerising gigs I’ve been to. I’ve never known less people talking at a gig, everyone was in awe of the wonderful Lael Neale. Fabulous.
What a brilliant day. Such an amazing achievement and so happy we go to celebrate it with them - best team ever! #arsenalwomen
May 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
What a brilliant day. Such an amazing achievement and so happy we go to celebrate it with them - best team ever! #arsenalwomen
Gig 7 of the year done and dusted. Supergrass sounding as good as they did the last time we saw them just before lockdown. What a band!
May 23, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Gig 7 of the year done and dusted. Supergrass sounding as good as they did the last time we saw them just before lockdown. What a band!
Gig 6 of the year done and one of the best so far. Self Esteem’s ‘A Complicated Woman’ was 70 minutes of brilliant storytelling, theatrics and fabulous music. Wow.
April 18, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Gig 6 of the year done and one of the best so far. Self Esteem’s ‘A Complicated Woman’ was 70 minutes of brilliant storytelling, theatrics and fabulous music. Wow.
5th gig of the year done. Old Dirty Brasstards were as good as always playing some crackin’ Guilty Pleasures (‘Toxic’, ‘About You Now’) and ending with my karaoke go to song ‘All These Things That I’ve Done’. Love ‘em.
April 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
5th gig of the year done. Old Dirty Brasstards were as good as always playing some crackin’ Guilty Pleasures (‘Toxic’, ‘About You Now’) and ending with my karaoke go to song ‘All These Things That I’ve Done’. Love ‘em.
Spiritualized were amazing at The Barbican last night playing ‘Pure Phase’ in its entirety (followed by an encore of ‘Cop Shoot Cop’). ‘Let it Flow’ was just beautiful. Great gig.
March 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Spiritualized were amazing at The Barbican last night playing ‘Pure Phase’ in its entirety (followed by an encore of ‘Cop Shoot Cop’). ‘Let it Flow’ was just beautiful. Great gig.
Gig 3 of the year done! Brand New Legs were awesome, they just get better every time I see them. Tote bag merch purchased and got a bonus selfie with lead singer Jen & her friend Cat. Top night.
February 22, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Gig 3 of the year done! Brand New Legs were awesome, they just get better every time I see them. Tote bag merch purchased and got a bonus selfie with lead singer Jen & her friend Cat. Top night.
Saw 3 great bands - Winter Gardens, Night Swimming & Dutch Mustard - at Signature Brew in Haggerston last night. All different, all brilliant. Plus the very entertaining Winter Gardens guitarist Jim signed some of their vinyl for me 👍 #gigamonth
February 7, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Saw 3 great bands - Winter Gardens, Night Swimming & Dutch Mustard - at Signature Brew in Haggerston last night. All different, all brilliant. Plus the very entertaining Winter Gardens guitarist Jim signed some of their vinyl for me 👍 #gigamonth
Second gig of the year done! #gigamonth
February 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Second gig of the year done! #gigamonth