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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · 1d

Cool new sounds by '80s politicos much loved by the late, great John Peel.

Blazing Zombies by Undead Guitars (Red Guitars) @loudhailer.bsky.social out now (BandCamp/Youtube) & on 24/10 (DSPs) via Scratch Plate Records [single review]

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Blazing Zombies by Undead Guitars

Blazing Zombies by Undead Guitars Single Review What at first blush looks like a Halloween novelty release is in fact far from it. Despite the track name and artist moniker, this is a serious singl…

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Aug 27

Today's ace new #BigTuneInMyRoom is Opportunity by Tribes of Europe @tribeseurope.bsky.social via @integrityrecords.bsky.social

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Opportunity

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Aug 27

Today's old but still ace #BigTuneInMyRoom is Summer Sun by Chris Coco

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Summer Sun

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Jun 11

Three minutes of urgent, motoric, fuzzy post-punk.

When by Slow Fiction out now via Speedy Wunderground [single review]

#musicsky #newmusic #musicreview

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When by Slow Fiction

When by Slow Fiction Single Review When is New York five-piece Slow Fiction’s new single, and it’s a belter. Three minutes of urgent, motoric, fuzzy post-punk see vocalist Julia Vassall…

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Jun 11

Three minutes of urgent, motoric, fuzzy post-punk.

When by Slow Fiction out now via Speedy Wunderground [single review]

#musicsky #newmusic #musicreview

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When by Slow Fiction

When by Slow Fiction Single Review When is New York five-piece Slow Fiction’s new single, and it’s a belter. Three minutes of urgent, motoric, fuzzy post-punk see vocalist Julia Vassall…

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · May 19

There’s energy from the outset and, like the best punk classics, it’s all over in less than 3 excellent minutes.

Dream Boy Doin' Well by Narcotic Hearts out now @narcotichearts.bsky.social [single review]

#musicsky #newmusic #musicreview #newsingle

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Dream Boy Doin’ Well by Narcotic Hearts

Dream Boy Doin’ Well by Narcotic Hearts Single Review St Albans new wave outfit Narcotic Hearts take on the evil, destructive side of AI in their new single Dream Boy Doin’ Well and, wi…

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Indie Sam @indiesam.bsky.social · May 28

My brand new #IndieSounds2025 playlist has ace new noise by Sports Team, Wet Leg, Slow Fiction, @narcotichearts.bsky.social, @blondshell.bsky.social, @bccamplight.bsky.social, @menantollondon.bsky.social & more!

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Indie Sounds 2025

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · May 19

There’s energy from the outset and, like the best punk classics, it’s all over in less than 3 excellent minutes.

Dream Boy Doin' Well by Narcotic Hearts out now @narcotichearts.bsky.social [single review]

#musicsky #newmusic #musicreview #newsingle

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Dream Boy Doin’ Well by Narcotic Hearts

Dream Boy Doin’ Well by Narcotic Hearts Single Review St Albans new wave outfit Narcotic Hearts take on the evil, destructive side of AI in their new single Dream Boy Doin’ Well and, wi…

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Holy Coves @holycovesband.bsky.social · May 7

‼️ TOUR TOUR TOUR ‼️

Tickets for our Autumn Tour are on general sale now from the Holy Coves official store!

9 Cities! 9 Venues!

Bristol, Liverpool, Birmingham, Manchester, London, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Leeds, Wrexham

Grab your tickets here
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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · May 9

Latest adds to the #NightTimeDrive #musicsky playlist by Otis Shanty, Narcotic Hearts, @thrillhouseband.bsky.social, @asparticlescollide.bsky.social, Andreas Gavlen & more at ...

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Night Time Drive

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · May 7

Today's ace new #BigTuneInMyRoom is She Is (stripped) by Soccer Mommy

#newmusic #newsingle #soccermommy #musicsky

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She Is - stripped

Soccer Mommy · She Is (stripped) · Song · 2025

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · May 7

Today's old but still ace #BigTuneInMyRoom is Don't Talk by 10,000 Maniacs

#10000maniacs #inmytribe #80s #80smusic #musicsky

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Don't Talk

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · May 2

There’s life, character and originality throughout this entire record.

Flower Days by Samantha Whates
@samanthawhates.bsky.social & M G Boulter out now via Pyrofon [album review]

#musicsky 💙🎶 #albumreview #newmusic

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Flower Days by Samantha Whates & M G Boulter

Flower Days by Samantha Whates & M G Boulter (Album Review) I never expect the ordinary when a new Samantha Whates album lands and “Flower Days” proved no exception. It’s anot…

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · May 2

There’s life, character and originality throughout this entire record.

Flower Days by Samantha Whates
@samanthawhates.bsky.social & M G Boulter out now via Pyrofon [album review]

#musicsky 💙🎶 #albumreview #newmusic

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Flower Days by Samantha Whates & M G Boulter

Flower Days by Samantha Whates & M G Boulter (Album Review) I never expect the ordinary when a new Samantha Whates album lands and “Flower Days” proved no exception. It’s anot…

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Apr 30

Today's ace new #BigTuneInMyRoom is Lily-Rose by @samanthawhates.bsky.social & M G Boulter

#folkmusic #flowerdays #lilyrose

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Lily-Rose

Samantha Whates, M G Boulter, Me for Queen · Flower Days · Song · 2025

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Apr 30

Today's old but still ace #bigtuneinmyroom is Winter Lady by Leonard Cohen

#leonardcohen

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Winter Lady

Leonard Cohen · Songs Of Leonard Cohen · Song · 1967

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Steve Hillier @stevehillieruk.bsky.social · Apr 5

A song a day #1174

The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds

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The Orb - Little Fluffy Clouds (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Not and Now Available on Youtube!

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Mar 27

An authentic, soul-baring record from start to finish.

The Smile You Send Out Returns To You by Constant Follower @constantfollower.bsky.social out now via @lnfg.bsky.social [album review]

#musicsky #albumreview #newmusic

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The Smile You Send Out Returns To You by Constant Follower

The Smile You Send Out Returns To You by Constant Follower (Album Review) “The Smile You Send Out Returns To You” (out now via Last Night From Glasgow) is an album you feel as much as h…

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Mar 27

An authentic, soul-baring record from start to finish.

The Smile You Send Out Returns To You by Constant Follower @constantfollower.bsky.social out now via @lnfg.bsky.social [album review]

#musicsky #albumreview #newmusic

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The Smile You Send Out Returns To You by Constant Follower

The Smile You Send Out Returns To You by Constant Follower (Album Review) “The Smile You Send Out Returns To You” (out now via Last Night From Glasgow) is an album you feel as much as h…

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Bittersweet Relief @bittersweetrelief.bsky.social · Jan 1

This song is my only chance at hitting 1k streams on Spotify, should only need like 50 more plays. Please give a listen if you could.

Bittersweet Relief @bittersweetrelief.bsky.social · Dec 8

Leave the past behind
Let our ghosts die

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Let Our Ghosts Die

Bittersweet Relief · Fuzzy Mirror · Song · 2021

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Barbara Stretch @bstretch.bsky.social · Dec 28

Wooohooooo!!! 💥⚡

Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Dec 24

Big Tune Singles of the Year '24 include ace new music by @blondshell.bsky.social, @softcult.band, Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers, Julia Rapp, @tribeseurope.bsky.social , @bstretch.bsky.social, Goat ...

#singlesoftheyear #newmusic #bigtuneinmyroom

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Singles of the Year 2024

An impossible task to listen to even a fraction of the 100,000+ tracks released every day, let alone review them. Of those new in ’24 that did find their way to my ears, here are 5 favourites…

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Bittersweet Relief @bittersweetrelief.bsky.social · Dec 26

Indie Music makers are pretty easy to find, hell they’ll find you! But Indie Music Supporters are a little tougher to find, but no longer! Check out this starter pack of some awesome supporters. Still a growing list if you or someone you know is a supporter of indie music.

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Dec 28

Cool. Thanks! All the best for '25 when it lands.

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Dec 28

Hey Devin. Our friend at @musiclovemusic.bsky.social is a great supporter of new music. A highly recommended add here if you have room ...

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Big Tune In My Room @bigtune.bsky.social · Dec 24

Big Tune Singles of the Year '24 include ace new music by @blondshell.bsky.social, @softcult.band, Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers, Julia Rapp, @tribeseurope.bsky.social , @bstretch.bsky.social, Goat ...

#singlesoftheyear #newmusic #bigtuneinmyroom

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Singles of the Year 2024

An impossible task to listen to even a fraction of the 100,000+ tracks released every day, let alone review them. Of those new in ’24 that did find their way to my ears, here are 5 favourites…

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