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The Riff @theriffmedia.bsky.social · Sep 27

🚨 Captain Beyond Album Discussion — Join Our Meetup tomorrow!

We’ve got a great host and a killer record, all set to go. All we need now is you!

Meeting is at 4 PM eastern.

Here’s how to join the fun:

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Announcement: Captain Beyond Album Discussion — Join Our Meetup!

We’ve got a great host and a killer record, all set to go. All we need now is you! Here’s how to join the fun.

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September 27, 2025 at 8:06 PM

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Do you like cool records? Do you like talking about them with cool people?

Of course you do! Join us this Sunday as we discuss The English beat's "Special Beat Service" LP!

Jessica Lee McMillan @jessicaleemcmillan.com · Aug 17

Join us to discuss The English Beat’s third album:
○ August 24th 1pm PST/4pm EST via Zoom
○ Hosted by @theriffmedia.bsky.social
○ Zoom link & details at the end of article

Powerpoint is ready:) Newcomers welcome! We are a great, international group of friendly but discerning nerds. #TheBeat

Jessica Lee McMillan @jessicaleemcmillan.com · Jul 26

"The English Beat’s catalogue continues to resonate with uncontainable vitality and provide a source of refuge with its forceful buoyancy while managing to meditate on the darkness of the world”

#TheBeat #TheEnglishBeat #Ska #Punk #MusicEvent #SpecialBeatService #Album

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August 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM

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This is a great book that we're excited to share with everyone! Check it out!

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · Jul 16

I caught up with @robjanicke
whose new book unpacks how 1991 became the breakout year for grunge, changing music—and lives—forever.

Check out the interview+ see how you can win a signed copy of the book!

A New Music Book You Should Check Out

In conversation with Rob Janicke on his new book and how you can get a free copy

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July 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM

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***Happening tomorrow (7/13)***

Join us!

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · Jul 12

"What they all have in common is that they move me, in one way or another... I hope that you will find a few things here that scratch an itch you didn’t know you had."
#music

Join us tomorrow!

An Album of the Month Event You Should Check Out

We've got a great host and a killer playlist, all set to go. All we need now is you! Here's how to join the fun.

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July 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM

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Big Stir Records

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On Repeat Records, Kevin Alexander's great Substack, includes a track from Crossword Smiles' new album "Consequences & Detours" (out now: orcd.co/crosswordsmi...) on his What're You Listening To playlist! Check it out here:👇
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#IndiePop #IndieRock 🎸

July 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM

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Happening tomorrow!

On Repeat Records @onrepeatrecords.bsky.social · May 1

Wanna hang out with some cool people and talk about a cool record?

I have some good news:

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · May 1

"I could identify that sense of evolution between late 1950s rock and late 1970s punk. Likewise, recognizing how different forms of rock share a common lineage with rhythm and blues, jazz, and country was always (and still is) fun to consider."

Sunday! An Album Discussion You Should Check Out:

May 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM

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Wanna hang out with some cool people and talk about a cool record?

I have some good news:

Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · May 1

"I could identify that sense of evolution between late 1950s rock and late 1970s punk. Likewise, recognizing how different forms of rock share a common lineage with rhythm and blues, jazz, and country was always (and still is) fun to consider."

Sunday! An Album Discussion You Should Check Out:

An Album of the Month Event You Should Check Out

We've got a great host and a killer record, all set to go. All we need now is you! Here's how to join the fun.

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May 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM

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ON REPEAT RECORDS spins ‘UK Trains’ in Playlist #293!

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Thanks to the esteemed Kevin Alexander, who writes:
“Looking for a place to share the music you love with like-minded people? You’re in the right spot."

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On Repeat Records Playlist #293

Playlist · Kevin Alexander · 10 items · 6 saves

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April 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM

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Kevin Alexander

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This week's playlist includes killer sounds from @remhq.bsky.social @christrapper.bsky.social @throwingmuses.bsky.social #HAIM #Tinvis @mamamananarecords.bsky.social #Cloakroom and more!
#music

Come find a new favorite record (or two)!

Discussion: What're you listening to?

Good morning!

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March 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM

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“Union Bust” is catchy with some incredible wordplay in the lyrics, including shouts to Fontaines DC (the band) and DC (the capital). It’s a bolt of power pop— the sort of song Malkmus would’ve likely made if he wasn’t so consumed with being a slacker. "
#alubmreview #music

Release Radar: Neato 'Future Stunts'

We're kicking off 2025 with a lo-fi gem from The Green Mountain State

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January 11, 2025 at 1:22 PM

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Kevin Alexander

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This brand new #music from @sizzosmusic.bsky.social is fantastic!

Click through and check it out:

On Repeat Records @onrepeatrecords.bsky.social · Dec 6

"...As he put it, this song is like Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears got together to write a song for the Cult.”

Check out the latest release from our friends @sizzosmusic.bsky.social !

#music #synthpop

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New Single: The Sizzos | 'Goodbye Again'

The latest single from the Eugene-based band is a potent dose of synth-pop.

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December 6, 2024 at 2:48 PM

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ICYMI:

On Repeat Records @onrepeatrecords.bsky.social · Dec 6

"...As he put it, this song is like Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears got together to write a song for the Cult.”

Check out the latest release from our friends @sizzosmusic.bsky.social !

#music #synthpop

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New Single: The Sizzos | 'Goodbye Again'

The latest single from the Eugene-based band is a potent dose of synth-pop.

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December 7, 2024 at 7:56 PM

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"...As he put it, this song is like Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears got together to write a song for the Cult.”

Check out the latest release from our friends @sizzosmusic.bsky.social !

#music #synthpop

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New Single: The Sizzos | 'Goodbye Again'

The latest single from the Eugene-based band is a potent dose of synth-pop.

open.substack.com

December 6, 2024 at 2:46 PM

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Kevin Alexander @kevinalexander.bsky.social · Dec 4

The flood of great releases continues! Today a take a look at the latest from Joan Armatrading, a jangle pop goldmine from @lwhickeys.bsky.social and a surf rock record covering (checks notes) Joy Division?!
#music

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