Kevin McGrath
@kevonhissoapbox.bsky.social
Writer/Wales Arts Review, author of Pop Hack & curator of Have Yourself a Merry Indie Christmas volumes 1-4 (all money to Crisis).
'A magnum opus of Alt. Xmas music'-Christmas Underground, 'A big deal'- John Harris
https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/music
'A magnum opus of Alt. Xmas music'-Christmas Underground, 'A big deal'- John Harris
https://v4velindre.bandcamp.com/music
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Ring out the old, ring in the new...with my Top Tunes of 24
Amyl And The Sniffers, Big Special, @stonefoundation.bsky.social Peter Perrett, Matthew Edwards, @davidlancecallahan.bsky.social House of All, Sam Fender, Richard Hawley and more
#punk #postpunk #indie
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Amyl And The Sniffers, Big Special, @stonefoundation.bsky.social Peter Perrett, Matthew Edwards, @davidlancecallahan.bsky.social House of All, Sam Fender, Richard Hawley and more
#punk #postpunk #indie
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Adventures In Music With Adrian Goldberg: Top Tunes Of 24 (21/12/2024)
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December 31, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Ring out the old, ring in the new...with my Top Tunes of 24
Amyl And The Sniffers, Big Special, @stonefoundation.bsky.social Peter Perrett, Matthew Edwards, @davidlancecallahan.bsky.social House of All, Sam Fender, Richard Hawley and more
#punk #postpunk #indie
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Amyl And The Sniffers, Big Special, @stonefoundation.bsky.social Peter Perrett, Matthew Edwards, @davidlancecallahan.bsky.social House of All, Sam Fender, Richard Hawley and more
#punk #postpunk #indie
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Still time to enjoy & support these albums & Kevin’s labour of love!
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A labour of love begun in February 2022, Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas comes to a close four volumes and 208 tracks later, with none other than @johnkennedydj.bsky.social declaring the series 'the best Indie Christmas albums ever'. Read all the reviews at redsoapbox.tumblr.com
December 28, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Still time to enjoy & support these albums & Kevin’s labour of love!
🎄💚
🎄💚
A labour of love begun in February 2022, Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas comes to a close four volumes and 208 tracks later, with none other than @johnkennedydj.bsky.social declaring the series 'the best Indie Christmas albums ever'. Read all the reviews at redsoapbox.tumblr.com
December 27, 2024 at 7:49 PM
A labour of love begun in February 2022, Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas comes to a close four volumes and 208 tracks later, with none other than @johnkennedydj.bsky.social declaring the series 'the best Indie Christmas albums ever'. Read all the reviews at redsoapbox.tumblr.com
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I'm not saying smellies & socks are actually banned as #Christmas presents, but they don't make the official photo! A particularly good crop of novels by the looks.
Thanks to my lovely family for making this another wonderful #Christmas. #Christmas2024
Thanks to my lovely family for making this another wonderful #Christmas. #Christmas2024
December 26, 2024 at 4:45 AM
I'm not saying smellies & socks are actually banned as #Christmas presents, but they don't make the official photo! A particularly good crop of novels by the looks.
Thanks to my lovely family for making this another wonderful #Christmas. #Christmas2024
Thanks to my lovely family for making this another wonderful #Christmas. #Christmas2024
Includes a couple of artists from Have Yourself a Merry Indie Christmas - Swansea Sound AlpineSubs v4velindre.bandcamp.com
December 26, 2024 at 4:55 AM
Includes a couple of artists from Have Yourself a Merry Indie Christmas - Swansea Sound AlpineSubs v4velindre.bandcamp.com
I'm not saying smellies & socks are actually banned as #Christmas presents, but they don't make the official photo! A particularly good crop of novels by the looks.
Thanks to my lovely family for making this another wonderful #Christmas. #Christmas2024
Thanks to my lovely family for making this another wonderful #Christmas. #Christmas2024
December 26, 2024 at 4:45 AM
I'm not saying smellies & socks are actually banned as #Christmas presents, but they don't make the official photo! A particularly good crop of novels by the looks.
Thanks to my lovely family for making this another wonderful #Christmas. #Christmas2024
Thanks to my lovely family for making this another wonderful #Christmas. #Christmas2024
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The Von Pip Christmas Podcast 2024
The Von Pip Christmas Podcast now in its 14th year, gallantly rescuing Christmas music Cliff Richard’s leathery orange paws. Host Andy Von Pip steers this sleigh of seasonal sounds, unearthing fresh t...
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December 13, 2024 at 11:59 AM
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Lovely - A real Christmas tradition this when i started to listen to these mixes my kids were , well, actually kids
A new #christmas mix because Belle & Sebastian haven't stopped making records, and I haven't run out of records to slap my santa face on. ENJOY!
Christmas Mix 2024: Late Deliveries
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Christmas Mix 2024: Late Deliveries
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Christmas Mix 2024: Late Deliveries
To agonize over making a Christmas mix… is there anything one can do, that is truly less significant than this? I mean… I feel like I am sweating it out, unable to decide what cookie I …
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December 13, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Lovely - A real Christmas tradition this when i started to listen to these mixes my kids were , well, actually kids
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Don’t feel like I’ve interacted with the usual bunch of #christmasmusic fans & writers as much this year . Possibly because some are here some are still on X - or I’m disorganised - anyway wrote this a year or 2 back www.thevpme.com/track-of-the....
If you’re a festive music fan let’s connect !
If you’re a festive music fan let’s connect !
In Defence Of ... Christmas Music
Christmas music tends to evoke strong emotions. However if it sends you into a state of puce faced apoplexy then you're clearly listening to the wrong sort..
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December 14, 2024 at 10:04 AM
Don’t feel like I’ve interacted with the usual bunch of #christmasmusic fans & writers as much this year . Possibly because some are here some are still on X - or I’m disorganised - anyway wrote this a year or 2 back www.thevpme.com/track-of-the....
If you’re a festive music fan let’s connect !
If you’re a festive music fan let’s connect !
One day to #Christmas. You have a cool son/daughter/hubby/wife/girl/boyfriend u r still shopping for. But those crowds, that traffic!! Get to v4velindre.bandcamp.com & 🎁 a loved one 65 tracks for a £7 donation to Crisis at Christmas. 'The best indie Christmas albums ever' @johnkennedydj.bsky.social
Various Artists
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December 24, 2024 at 10:52 AM
One day to #Christmas. You have a cool son/daughter/hubby/wife/girl/boyfriend u r still shopping for. But those crowds, that traffic!! Get to v4velindre.bandcamp.com & 🎁 a loved one 65 tracks for a £7 donation to Crisis at Christmas. 'The best indie Christmas albums ever' @johnkennedydj.bsky.social
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Sleigh bells and tender sounds in Kaleidoskop www.byte.fm 5-6pm CET with thanks to: Edith Frost | Levi Taschuk | Snowy Band | aus via @flaurecords.bsky.social | The Innocence Mission via @bellaunionrecords.bsky.social | @acertainratio.bsky.social | The Unthanks | Dean &
December 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Sleigh bells and tender sounds in Kaleidoskop www.byte.fm 5-6pm CET with thanks to: Edith Frost | Levi Taschuk | Snowy Band | aus via @flaurecords.bsky.social | The Innocence Mission via @bellaunionrecords.bsky.social | @acertainratio.bsky.social | The Unthanks | Dean &
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Britta / Sonic Boom | Richard Dawson via @dominorecordco.bsky.social | Nathaniel Bawden via @dannydeathdisco.bsky.social | The Gentle Spring via @skepwax.bsky.social |
December 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM
Britta / Sonic Boom | Richard Dawson via @dominorecordco.bsky.social | Nathaniel Bawden via @dannydeathdisco.bsky.social | The Gentle Spring via @skepwax.bsky.social |
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The Lucksmiths, Aux Caroling via @kevonhissoapbox.bsky.social
December 23, 2024 at 3:30 PM
The Lucksmiths, Aux Caroling via @kevonhissoapbox.bsky.social
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Have Yourself Merry Indie Christmas (4 volumes, 208 tracks of original Christmas songs) has so far raised over £11,000 for Crisis at Christmas. It's been widely acclaimed as the greatest indie Xmas comp of all time. Download and donate - every penny to Crisis. v4velindre.bandcamp.com
Various Artists
v4velindre.bandcamp.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Have Yourself Merry Indie Christmas (4 volumes, 208 tracks of original Christmas songs) has so far raised over £11,000 for Crisis at Christmas. It's been widely acclaimed as the greatest indie Xmas comp of all time. Download and donate - every penny to Crisis. v4velindre.bandcamp.com
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A good cause and a great album!
Last few days to support Crisis at Christmas. v4velindre.bandcamp.com
December 23, 2024 at 12:16 PM
A good cause and a great album!
A big claim about this being the best ever Indie Xmas comp album - here's the reviews that support the evidence!!!! Don't miss the reviews for the earlier volumes at the foot of the article redsoapbox.tumblr.com
December 23, 2024 at 11:41 AM
A big claim about this being the best ever Indie Xmas comp album - here's the reviews that support the evidence!!!! Don't miss the reviews for the earlier volumes at the foot of the article redsoapbox.tumblr.com
Have Yourself Merry Indie Christmas (4 volumes, 208 tracks of original Christmas songs) has so far raised over £11,000 for Crisis at Christmas. It's been widely acclaimed as the greatest indie Xmas comp of all time. Download and donate - every penny to Crisis. v4velindre.bandcamp.com
Various Artists
v4velindre.bandcamp.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:56 AM
Have Yourself Merry Indie Christmas (4 volumes, 208 tracks of original Christmas songs) has so far raised over £11,000 for Crisis at Christmas. It's been widely acclaimed as the greatest indie Xmas comp of all time. Download and donate - every penny to Crisis. v4velindre.bandcamp.com
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@theshopwindow.bsky.social contribute a track to Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas v4velindre.bandcamp.com/music, my 4 volume, 208 track fundraising album for Crisis
December 17, 2024 at 5:17 AM
@theshopwindow.bsky.social contribute a track to Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas v4velindre.bandcamp.com/music, my 4 volume, 208 track fundraising album for Crisis
Last few days to support Crisis at Christmas. v4velindre.bandcamp.com
December 23, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Last few days to support Crisis at Christmas. v4velindre.bandcamp.com
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Featuring the coolest indie bands from the UK, Europe, America. Read the sensational reviews here redsoapbox.tumblr.com
December 22, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Featuring the coolest indie bands from the UK, Europe, America. Read the sensational reviews here redsoapbox.tumblr.com
Featuring the coolest indie bands from the UK, Europe, America. Read the sensational reviews here redsoapbox.tumblr.com
December 22, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Featuring the coolest indie bands from the UK, Europe, America. Read the sensational reviews here redsoapbox.tumblr.com
The Popguns contributed a track to my fundraising album for Crisis Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas v4velindre.bandcamp.com The 4 volume collection has had sensational reviews in the UK, Europe and America, raising well over £11,000 so far.
December 22, 2024 at 8:11 AM
The Popguns contributed a track to my fundraising album for Crisis Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas v4velindre.bandcamp.com The 4 volume collection has had sensational reviews in the UK, Europe and America, raising well over £11,000 so far.
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Track of the Day is in fact a WHOLE ALBUM for just £7 - raising funds for homeless charity Crisis...
Compiled by the incomparable @kevonhissoapbox.bsky.social
Take a peek, have a listen, then DOWNLOAD
v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-y...
Compiled by the incomparable @kevonhissoapbox.bsky.social
Take a peek, have a listen, then DOWNLOAD
v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-y...
Have Yourself a Merry Indie Christmas Volume IV, by Various Artists
65 track album
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December 18, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Track of the Day is in fact a WHOLE ALBUM for just £7 - raising funds for homeless charity Crisis...
Compiled by the incomparable @kevonhissoapbox.bsky.social
Take a peek, have a listen, then DOWNLOAD
v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-y...
Compiled by the incomparable @kevonhissoapbox.bsky.social
Take a peek, have a listen, then DOWNLOAD
v4velindre.bandcamp.com/album/have-y...
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The best Christmas compilation you can buy this year! Hear Mickey Bradley praise its brilliance and play a few tracks on his latest BBC Radio show (around 1:30 in)… www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
December 18, 2024 at 9:02 AM
The best Christmas compilation you can buy this year! Hear Mickey Bradley praise its brilliance and play a few tracks on his latest BBC Radio show (around 1:30 in)… www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
I stand by my quote!
'Have Yourself A Merry Indie Christmas Volumes 1-4 are a guidebook to an alternative universe of Christmas music that few know exists '. @xmasunderground.bsky.social
December 18, 2024 at 6:42 AM