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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · 6h

Proud to let you know that ventrellestheband.bsky.social new single is out 31/10/25. A vinyl / CD / digital release, with extra tracks on the physical formats. Preview and links to everything here: lnk.to/Ventrelles

Ventrelles - Emily's Song

Pre-Order Vinyl or Digital

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · 1d

New release from @ventrellestheband.bsky.social coming soon on 42’s Records

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Ventrelles @ventrellestheband.bsky.social · 1d

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · 1d

New release from @ventrellestheband.bsky.social coming soon on 42’s Records

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · 1d

New release from @ventrellestheband.bsky.social coming soon on 42’s Records

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Sep 6

Great line up of independent grass roots music TODAY in Kings Heath, get on it #Midlands #Birmingham you could find the next #oasis or just some proper tunes

Speakeasy Promotions @speakeasypresents.bsky.social · Feb 14

We are absolutely delighted to share with you the details of our next festival this autumn.

The Speakeasy Indie All-Dayer takes place on the 6th of September in Birmingham and we cannot wait.

What…a…lineup!

Grab your tickets here - wegottickets.com/SpeakeasyZine/

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Feb 28

Here’s our label playlist please give it a listen and a 💚, featuring
@theinstitutesmusic.bsky.social
@smallblackarrows.bsky.social @skylightsyra.bsky.social @sensesforever.bsky.social @narcissushq.bsky.social & more
open.spotify.com/playlist/6Py...

this is 42's records!

Playlist · 42's Records · 110 items · 105 saves

open.spotify.com

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Jun 7

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · May 31

1 year ago today @SmallBlackArrows.bsky.social eclectic, intriguing and simply stunning debut album #TheBritishMuseum was released - check it out >>
lnk.to/TheBritishMu...

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · May 31

1 year ago today @SmallBlackArrows.bsky.social eclectic, intriguing and simply stunning debut album #TheBritishMuseum was released - check it out >>
lnk.to/TheBritishMu...

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Mar 2

Want to directly support outstanding indie music? Check our link, buy a physical item direct, or follow our playlist, all at lnk.to/ThisIs42sRec...
features: @theinstitutesmusic.bsky.social
@smallblackarrows.bsky.social @skylightsyra.bsky.social @sensesforever.bsky.social @narcissushq.bsky.social

This is 42's Records!

PLAYLISTS - VINYL - VIDS - MERCH - SOCIALS - EVERYTHING!

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · May 22

Merch Market, this Sunday, Check out who’s gonna be there and where, not one to miss www.nme.com/news/music/c...

Check out who'll be where at this weekend's Manchester Merch Market

Tim Burgess' forthcoming Manchester Merch Market event – where bands can sell their merchandise for free and keep 100 per cent of the income – is taking place this Sunday (May 25).

www.nme.com

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · May 21

We’ll have members of @theinstitutesmusic.bsky.social @ventrellestheband.bsky.social @smallblackarrows.bsky.social joining us too

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · May 21

We’ll be in Brickhouse Social on New Wakefield St, with all our releases discounted, test pressings, rarities & hand written lyric sheets up for grabs
Free enamel badge with every purchase, while stocks last.

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · May 21

Join us this Sunday from 11am as @tim-burgess.bsky.social 1st Manchester Merch Market takes over the ‘Tunnel of Love’ and surrounding venues, with loads of artists, labels, bookstalls & more.
All the info here >>> watsn.social/themerchmarket

The Merch Market - Sunday May 25th in Manchester — Watsn - what are you missing out on?

The Merch Market is happening on 25th May across multiples venues in Manchester

watsn.social

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · May 17

Something is stirring in @theinstitutesmusic.bsky.social camp, new music and gigs coming soon, book now for their gig with All The Young in Cov on 9th August
www.lnk.to/theinstitutes

The Institutes

new music and live shows coming - watch this space

www.lnk.to

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · May 13

3 years ago today we released @skylightsyra.bsky.social classic debut album, WHAT YOU ARE, which hit the top 40 of the UK album chart and is now well over 1m Spotify streams
Stream it here:
open.spotify.com/album/0qgn1c...
Get the Vinyl / CD here:
42srecords.plus.musicglue.store

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Small Black Arrows @smallblackarrows.bsky.social · Jan 13

Hello! Our debut album is out on all streaming platforms and if you really like it you can even get it on vinyl and CD! Thanks so much for looking: lnk.to/TheBritishMu...

Small Black Arrows - The British Museum

Listen to The British Museum by Small Black Arrows.

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Apr 3

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BOOSH 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @booshmld.bsky.social · Mar 29

WHEN IN LEEDS 👀👀👀

HAD TO BE DONE 😎👊🏻
Signed and on white vinyl only two copies left not sure I might have had the last signed 💪

My favourite Stone Roses album and possibly my favourite album ever 🍋

Amazing shop amazing service CRASH RECORDS 👌

BOOSH 🎶🎶🎶
@skylightsyra.bsky.social

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Mar 29

Quality show

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Mar 29

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Mar 26

Huge congratulations to @skylightsband.bsky.social on 1.39 million streams of their debut album across the 2 big platforms! All achieved through hard work and an outstanding fanbase, no fakery lnk.to/WHATUARE

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Mar 26

Huge congratulations to @skylightsband.bsky.social on 1.39 million streams of their debut album across the 2 big platforms! All achieved through hard work and an outstanding fanbase, no fakery lnk.to/WHATUARE

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Small Black Arrows @smallblackarrows.bsky.social · Jan 16

Hello everybody on BlueSky - again thanks so much for all interest in the short time we've been on. It's a good vibe. Hopefully we can add to that, here's a video from our second single: Trojan Horse www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBSV...

SMALL BLACK ARROWS – TROJAN HORSE - Single (official lyric video)

YouTube video by 42's Records

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Feb 10

Loads of discounts at our online store 42srecords.plus.musicglue.store/shop featuring vinyl, CDs and merch from
@theinstitutesmusic.bsky.social
@smallblackarrows.bsky.social @skylightsyra.bsky.social @sensesforever.bsky.social @narcissushq.bsky.social and more…

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42’s Records @42srecords.bsky.social · Mar 19

Yes, its very hard for working class bands

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