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Birmingham 81

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Here's a fantastic 1976 documentary on the British reggae scene. Filmed in Brixton, Stoke Newington, Notting Hill and Chalk Farm, it stars Delroy Washington, Roy Shirley, Sir Coxsone Sound System, Matumbi, Nicky Thomas, Tito Simon, Ijahman Levi, Aswad, Sharon Forrester etc
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Aquarius British Reggae 1976

YouTube video by rocky storm

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February 5, 2026 at 8:47 AM

Dom Tyer

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Weezer announce new early demos and rarities collection 1192 for Record Store Day 2026

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Weezer Announce New Early Demos and Rarities Collection 1192 for Record Store Day 2026

Weezer have announced 1192, a new collection of early-career demos that have been remastered and compiled for Record Store Day 2026 on April 18th.

consequence.net

February 5, 2026 at 8:27 AM

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David Quantick

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I didn't know about this before.

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The Velvet Underground - "Last Night I Said Goodbye to My Friend" | 1996 Induction

YouTube video by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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February 5, 2026 at 8:20 AM

Dom Tyer

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Mclusky announces mini-album, shares new song

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Mclusky Announces Mini-Album, Shares New Song

The six-song record, i sure am getting sick of this bowling alley, is due on March 20

pitchfork.com

February 5, 2026 at 8:22 AM

Dom Tyer

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Steven Blush: acclaimed author completes book trilogy with When Rock Met Hip-Hop

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Steven Blush: Acclaimed Author Completes Book Trilogy With When Rock Met Hip-Hop

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February 5, 2026 at 8:21 AM

Dom Tyer

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Doctor’s Orders: Peter Capaldi’s favourite albums

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Doctor's Orders: Peter Capaldi's Favourite Albums | The Quietus

Peter Capaldi’s latest role isn’t to fuck the fuck in (or indeed fuck the fuck off) like The Thick Of It’s Malcolm Tucker, or nail an outfit inspired by David Lynch and David Bowie as he travels throu...

thequietus.com

February 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM

Dom Tyer

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Meryl Streep to play Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe biopic, confirms Clive Davis

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Meryl Streep to Play Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe Biopic, Confirms Clive Davis

Clive Davis confirmed Meryl Streep will portray Joni Mitchell in Cameron Crowe's upcoming biopic during his annual pre-Grammy gala.

consequence.net

February 4, 2026 at 10:05 PM

Dom Tyer

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Fred Armisen to host CNN series delving into Nirvana, GN’R, and other Universal Music artists

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Fred Armisen to Host New Series About Universal Music's Vault in Iron Mountain

CNN and Universal Music Group are teaming up for a new television series that will be hosted by actor-comedian Fred Armisen.

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February 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM

Dom Tyer

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The Boo Radleys return with new album In Spite of Everything

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Boo Radleys to return with a new album

The Boo Radleys return with a new album In Spite Of Everything and announce French tour in February and UK and Ireland tour dates for May.

louderthanwar.com

February 4, 2026 at 5:59 PM

Dom Tyer

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The Ramones settle legal battle on 50th anniversary of 'Blitzkrieg Bop': will we get the Pete Davidson Biopic now?

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The Ramones Settle Legal Battle On 50th Anniversary Of "Blitzkrieg Bop"

Will we get the Pete Davidson biopic now?

stereogum.com

February 4, 2026 at 5:57 PM

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Treble

@treblezine.bsky.social

"I see a need for a platform for expression, to get things out of me and talk about heavy subjects. To just better myself and the world around me in that process, not wholly dismantle it."

Read our interview with Converge

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February 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM

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Bandcamp

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The first Bandcamp Friday of 2026 is this Friday, February 6th. From midnight to midnight PDT, we'll be waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists & labels. Mark your calendars and get those wishlists ready. daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban...

February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM

Dom Tyer

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Broken Social Scene announce new album Remember the Humans, share new single

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Broken Social Scene Announce New Album 'Remember the Humans', Share New Single - Our Culture

The Toronto collective has today announced their first new studio album in nearly a decade, Remember the Humans, arriving May 8.

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February 4, 2026 at 8:36 AM

Dom Tyer

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Metric are getting back to their essence in the era of “solo artists and billionaires” on Romanticize The Dive

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Metric are getting back to their essence in the era of “solo artists and billionaires” on ‘Romanticize The Dive’

Metric's Emily Haines talks new album 'Romanticize The Dive', life in Trump's America, '00s indie, and their tour with Stars and Broken Social Scene

www.nme.com

February 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM

Dom Tyer

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Greg Norton's UltraBomb will 'Look Forward in Anger' on upcoming single

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#punksky

UltraBomb "Look Forward In Anger" On Upcoming Single - ThePunkSite.com

Punk rock power trio UltraBomb will released their explosive new single, Look Forward In Anger, on Friday 13th February through streaming platforms. The track will be the latest preview from the band’...

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February 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM

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Vis-à-vis Sir

@dervongegenueber.bsky.social

Da sieht nach jeder Menge trashigem Spaß aus

Jesus Cop

February 3, 2026 at 5:42 PM

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Matt Page

@dagmatt.bsky.social

❤️‍🔥

Beatgrrrl @beatgrrrl.bsky.social · 4d

Nina Simone sings '𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴, 𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸' to children on Sesame Street, 1972

#BlackHistoryMonth

February 3, 2026 at 1:48 PM

Dom Tyer

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Ministry’s Al Jourgensen shows acting chops in trailer for comedic-horror film Jesus Cop

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See Ministry's Al Jourgensen in Trailer for Comedic-Horror Film Jesus Cop

Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen’s acting chops are on display in the trailer for the upcoming grindhouse comedic-horror film Jesus Cop.

consequence.net

February 3, 2026 at 1:55 PM

Dom Tyer

@atangleofwires.bsky.social

Pulp cover ABBA’s 'The Day Before You Came' with the BBC Concert Orchestra

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Watch Pulp cover ABBA's "The Day Before You Came" with the BBC Concert Orchestra

It's less a surprise that Pulp have covered ABBA thank it's taken them this long to do so

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February 3, 2026 at 1:51 PM

Dom Tyer

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Hayley Williams unveils new indie-grunge project Power Snatch with four songs

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Hayley Williams Unveils New Indie-Grunge Project Power Snatch with Four Songs

Paramore singer Hayley Williams has teamed up with songwriting partner Daniel James for a new project called Power Snatch.

consequence.net

February 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM

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Scabbyhabby

@scabbyhabby.bsky.social

February 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM

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PROTOSTAR

@jussimaatta9-72.bsky.social

February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM

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Kate ~ Emo Possum

@solongandgoodnite.bsky.social

Oh shit it's BLACK HISTORY MONTH! I used to do this thing on Facebook where my song of the day would be by a rock or metal band with at least one Black member. I think I'll do that here, too! Warms my heart that I have more to choose from these days!

Day 1: Magnolia Park