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Ian Pople

@theacousticeggbox.bsky.social

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Modernist. Internationalist. Antiracist. #MDANT. In my head, I’m a writer; in reality, I assess your vital signs. Mostly music-based words occasionally cobbled together at: http://www.theacousticeggbox.com

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · May 20

Hi all. Here's my new blog post featuring some of the best soul, funk & jazz releases of 2025 (so far). If you'd rather listen than read, there's a Spotify playlist incorporated. If you like what you hear, please help promote these great artists by giving them the love they deserve! wp.me/p9hY2N-1kv

Egg Box Essentials: Soul, Funk & Jazz Edition - May 2025

Get ready for summer 2025 as The Acoustic Egg Box presents some of the best new soul, funk & jazz music released in 2025 so far.

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 1d

Mrs EggBox first on the floor with the magnificent sistas! 😍
#weddinggrooves

Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 1d

Full on attack for that one last night mate. What a gig

Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 1d

Richard Hawley and his amazing band performing Coles Corner on Weston Super Mare’s Grand Pier last night.

From the opening note of the string section on the album’s title track, I may have had some grit in my eyes.

Music that could move mountains.

Exquisite ❤️

#richardhawley

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 3d

My Wordpress editor goes into meltdown if I average more than about 19 words per sentence in a blog post. I always say rules are there to be broken. Imagine what the grammar algorithm would make of Tom Wolfe!

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 4d

What a great start to the day. What a track!

Simon Price @simonprice.bsky.social · 4d

See, this is exactly why I follow Vintage Obscura Radio. I could have lived out the rest of my days and never heard this track. But I happened to see them share this, and I had nothing else to do, so I clicked on it, what the hell, why not. And it is INCREDIBLE.

Vintage Obscura Radio @vintageobscura.net · 4d

Wanda Robinson - Instant Replay [US, Soul/Jazz/Poetry] (1971)
https://redd.it/64j0fo
https://youtu.be/-IoO4hJoE04

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 4d

Bless ya Simon! This is magnificent. ❤️

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The Giddy Carousel of Pop @giddypoppod.bsky.social · 12d

🎠 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🎠

We're joined by
@oharaviolin.bsky.social @kevadams.bsky.social @simonprice.bsky.social and Chris Heath to discuss all things Don't Stand Me Down on it's 40th anniversary.

Listen here podfollow.com/the-giddy-ca....

Also now on YouTube! youtube.com/@thegiddycar...

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Stu Hennigan @stuhennigan.bsky.social · 6d

New thing here collating all the blurbs for the book, pre-order etc.

stuhennigan.substack.com/p/blatant-se...

Blatant self-promotion alert!

Oh please fuck off with that.......

stuhennigan.substack.com

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 6d

That’s a shame mate. Next time!

Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 6d

Cinematic, string laden swooping soul with a very British twist. Rick Nunn is in fine voice.
This is the title track.
Hope you love it as much as me mate
youtu.be/T8ShjpPcNRg?...

The Milk - Borderlands (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by TheMilkVEVO

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 6d

The more I play this LP the better it sounds. It’s a real contender for my album of the year. Seeing them live recently has only enhanced my feelings about it, as having met them I can confirm they are a genuinely lovely bunch of gents. Borderlands by #TheMilk - British soul at its very best ❤️

Cover artwork of Borderlands, the new album from British soul band, The Milk

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Zyd Hockey @zydhockey.bsky.social · 8d

It’s the P.I.T.S man vol 17 … it’s back ! Hope you enjoy a tune or 2
@stevomusicman.bsky.social @goldstar571.bsky.social @mick002.bsky.social @caistercampanne.bsky.social @monkeypicks.bsky.social @willothewhisk.bsky.social @modernistj.bsky.social
@sequinworld.bsky.social

youtu.be/VYPVJiOtHtY?...

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 8d

Cheers lovely man!

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 8d

Glad you enjoyed it. I’m very much looking forward to seeing him on The Grand Pier in Weston Super Mare on Friday

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 12d

It’s on in our cinema this week mate. A love cinema it is too. Sunday night/ afternoon looks like a good bet

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks for the heads up mate. On my list

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 13d

Saved for later Mr H. Great work 👌

Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 15d

Of all the places, Stroud in Gloucestershire has been the place to be tonight for a UK soul extravaganza.
The Milk and New Street Adventure take a bow. 2 great new albums this year and 2 acts that need way more love. Get on their good feet geezers ❤️

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 20d

Along with Annie & The Caldwells, this is up there with my favourite tracks of the year. Absolutely gorgeous isn’t it. Hopefully there will be a new album at some point in the near future 😍

Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 20d

It’s a lovely touch John.

Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 20d

Whilst in Croatia, I discovered that the “Cats of Dubrovnik” is an actual thing. They are “community” cats, and roam around being looked after and fed by the residents. All looking healthy, hearty and no doubt very wise. Here are 3 of the little beauties
#catsofdubrovnik

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 21d

Ive run out of superlatives to describe this series of fine articles so all I can say is read & judge them for yourselves. I promise u wont be disappointed
The measure of gr8 writing is how it draws you in.Id not heard of the artist or LP in this edition but will sure as hell be checking it out asap

Lippy Kid @lippykidmusic.bsky.social · 21d

Thanks as always to anyone taking time to continue following these musical connections...

Continuing my blog with thoughts on the continually enduring appeal of musical lore

52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 40

Thanks for reading 🙏x

lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...

Album cover for 'Neptune's Lair' by Drexciya superimposed with the words '52 Albums To Shape A Soul : #40'

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Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 23d

That looks beautiful Andy.
We did a boat trip to 3 of the Elefanti islands. A perfect day. Easy to fall in love with the place

Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 27d

😂❤️

Ian Pople @theacousticeggbox.bsky.social · 27d

Thank you, sir! Obviously, I was trying to colour co-ordinate my outfit with the landscape...

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