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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · Aug 22

I’m thrilled to announce that my debut single, “Hearts In Bloom,” is finally out! You can stream and download it from my website and on Bandcamp and other streaming platforms - thekindmachine.com.

#newmusicfriday #DebutSingle #SynthPop #IndiePop #ComingSoon #80svibes

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 4h

Listening today to #LedZeppelin and the famous "Fourth" album. Grew up as a massive Zeppelin fan and they are one of the few bands where I think I know every note and every word of every song. So many great tracks on this album.

#AlbumOfTheDay #HardRock #HeavyMetal

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 1d

So yesterday I finished the final mix for my next release "I Want To Believe". Really excited I have managed to finish only my 2nd song and can't wait to share it with the world. Release date coming soon!

#IWantToBelieve #NewMusic #IndiePop #ComingSoon #IndependentArtist

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 1d

Listening today to #Yes and the album "Relayer". I have always been a bit of a #ProgRock fan. Although this band are giants within the genre, this is the only album that really grabbed me so to speak.

#AlbumOfTheDay #ArtRock #PopRock

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 2d

Listening today to #TubewayArmy and their self titled debut album from 1978. This was before #GaryNuman discovered synths and I love the raw and rather edgy feel this album.

#AlbumOfTheDay #PostPunk #NewWave #70sMusic

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 3d

Listening today to #U2 and the live album "Under a Blood Red Sky". Not usually a fan of live albums, but this one is a cracker, when U2 were an up and coming band, and not the global superstars they went onto be. Big fan of their earlier music,

#AlbumOfTheDay #PostPunk #PopRock

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 4d

There is a good chance that my music might get a spin on this awesome show today. Tune in at 7PM CEST to @belterradio.bsky.social to hear just great music from a multitude of talented people, hosted by the Darren The Project!

#independentmusic #internetradio #internetradiostation

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 4d

A large shoutout to Pipe Dreams with Boomsmack at @xrpradio.bsky.social for spinning my music last night. If you haven't heard the show before, I absolutely recommend you tuning in next week!

#independentartist #internetradio #independentmusician #internetradioshow #internetradiostation

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 4d

To celebrate the news that #Rush will tour again, today I'm listening to the first ever album I purchased from this band. Xanadu is the stand out track for me, and was my introduction into the world of Rush.

#AlbumOfTheDay #ProgRock #HardRock

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 5d

Listening today to #LinkinPark at the album "Meteora". Loved the first two albums from this band, although not a genre that I would normally listen to. Used to listen on my way to work, particularly when I wasn't looking forward to it 😂.

#AlbumOfTheDay #NuMetal #RapRock

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 6d

A massive shoutout to the one and only Mish at Mishappenings for reviewing my single "Hearts In Bloom". If you are not subscribed to his YouTube channel, head on over, like, subscribe, etc. You will be glad that you did!

youtu.be/bpY2ZBI9s4s?...

#MishIn52 #youtubevideo

The Kind Machine - Hearts In Bloom 📢🔥Mish Reviews in 52🔥 🎸

YouTube video by Mishappenings

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 6d

Listening today to #Blondie and the album "Plastic Letters". It was the first album I ever purchased from the band, after hearing the song "Denis". An album of its time and takes me right back to 1977 and my teenage years!

#AlbumOfTheDay #NewWave #PopPunk #70sMusic

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 7d

Totally and utterly thrilled to be featured on this week's "Mish In 52" YouTube review, where the one and only Mish from Mishappenings takes my single"Hearts In Bloom" out for spin. Thank you Mish! youtu.be/bpY2ZBI9s4s?...

#YouTubeMusic #Mishappenings #HeartsInBloom

The Kind Machine - Hearts In Bloom 📢🔥Mish Reviews in 52🔥 🎸

YouTube video by Mishappenings

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 7d

Today is of course is BandCamp Friday! I only have a single release to date, and it’s actually FREE to download from my BandCamp site. My mission is to always make my music available via BandCamp for absolutely nothing.

thekindmachine.bandcamp.com

#BandCampFriday #freemusic

Hearts In Bloom, by The Kind Machine

track by The Kind Machine

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 8d

You and me both. Remember buying the original in vinyl when released, actually only purchased it again on CD last week. Find myself buying physical media more these days as a I get a little tired of the streaming business model, plus I'm old!

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 8d

A massive TKM shout out to @mitxoda.bsky.social for including a small contribution by myself to this week's Mitxoda Backtrack Newsletter September 2025. If you haven't subscribed already you really should (see link below)

weekly.mitxoda.be

#independentartist #independentmusic

Mitxoda

New tracks, stories, and more!

weekly.mitxoda.be

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 8d

Listening today to #TheClash and the album "London Calling". All these songs take me right back to my youth, and it's rightly considered to be a bit of a classic.

#AlbumOfTheDay #PostPunk #NewWave #punkrock

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 8d

Another massive thank you needs to go out to Harmless Dosage Music for including my single "Hearts In Bloom" on their "Sunshine For The Shadows" playlist. Check it out using the link below, Guaranteed to brighten the darkest of days!

open.spotify.com/playlist/0jK...

Sunshine for the Shadows

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 9d

Totally thrilled that my music features on the Radio Indie Alliance Top 10 for 2 shows aired by @belterradio.bsky.social (Week Oct 6th).

"The World is an Indie" every Wednesday 1PM EST and "Jammin with @djjencat.bsky.social " every Friday at 5PM EST.

www.internet-radio.com/station/belt...

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 9d

Listening today to #Kraftwerk and one of favourite albums "Radio Activity". I became interested in electronic music solely through this band. A major influence on my music. They are indeed legends.

#AlbumOfTheDay #electronica #synthpop

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 9d

Tune into XRP Radio radio to hear some banging tunes this evening courtesy of Banging Sarcasm and his fully loaded show of awesome bands and musicians. Oh, and he might be playing my music.

www.xrpradio.co.uk

#independentartist #independentmusic #internetradio

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 10d

Listening today to #SteveHackett of #Genesis and the album "Spectral Mornings". Have always been a bit of a Prog fan and he was an integral part of the #Genesis but also is an awesome solo artist in his own right.

#AlbumOfTheDay #ProgMusic #70smusic

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 11d

My Music is hitting the airwaves again this evening at the following times

Live From The Bog - 9PM CEST (8PM BST)
www.xrpradio.co.uk
The World Is An Indie - 7PM CEST (6PM BST)
www.internet-radio.com/station/belt...

So do tune in to listen some really awesome music.

#internetradio #indiemusic

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 11d

Listening today to #Rush and the album "Hemispheres". Although I lean toward Synth and Electronic music, guitar was my first instrument. Always been a fan of this band and they have certainly influenced my music.

#AlbumOfTheDay #70sMusic #Progressiverock #HardRock

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The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 12d

Listening today to the #TheJam and the brilliant "All Mod Cons" album. Loved early records from this band before they attracted the crowd from the Mod scene. Began life as a #punk #NewWave act. Songwriting at it's best.

#AlbumOfTheDay #PowerPop #70Music

The Kind Machine @thekindmachine.bsky.social · 13d

Listening today to the post break up album "Now That's What I Call Quite Good" album from the brilliant #TheHousemartins. It's kind of a greatest hits album with so many great songs. One of the best bands from the #80s in my opinion.

#AlbumOfTheDay #80sMusic #IndiePop

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