Chops Top Fives
@chopstopfives.bsky.social
European. Music fan. Maker of Top Fives. Still dancing badly & losing my specs in mosh pits. Play ukulele, bass & kazoo.
Went out for lunch with some work pals today. We have a really nice Nepalese street food restaurant. However, the rice bowl I had was massive. Way more than I needed for lunch and I still feel full now! This is not helping my efforts to lose weight.
February 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Went out for lunch with some work pals today. We have a really nice Nepalese street food restaurant. However, the rice bowl I had was massive. Way more than I needed for lunch and I still feel full now! This is not helping my efforts to lose weight.
Today is the 40th anniversary of my first ever gig. Marillion on the Misplaced Childhood tour at Hammy Odeon. Managed to swerve the zeitgeist ever since #chopsgigs
February 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Today is the 40th anniversary of my first ever gig. Marillion on the Misplaced Childhood tour at Hammy Odeon. Managed to swerve the zeitgeist ever since #chopsgigs
Lucinda Williams was magnificent at The Barbican last night. Over 26 years since I first heard her music so I’m very glad to finally see her live. Support from Ben du la Cour #chopsgigs #lucinawilliams #barbican
February 4, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Lucinda Williams was magnificent at The Barbican last night. Over 26 years since I first heard her music so I’m very glad to finally see her live. Support from Ben du la Cour #chopsgigs #lucinawilliams #barbican
This is who runs this account.
Check those collars 👌
Check those collars 👌
February 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
This is who runs this account.
Check those collars 👌
Check those collars 👌
January 2026 #chopsbooks #bookstack
Off and running with my new year reading with a couple of easy comfort reads. Enjoyed both.
#booksky #agathachristie #cyclingbooks
Off and running with my new year reading with a couple of easy comfort reads. Enjoyed both.
#booksky #agathachristie #cyclingbooks
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
January 2026 #chopsbooks #bookstack
Off and running with my new year reading with a couple of easy comfort reads. Enjoyed both.
#booksky #agathachristie #cyclingbooks
Off and running with my new year reading with a couple of easy comfort reads. Enjoyed both.
#booksky #agathachristie #cyclingbooks
Reposted by Chops Top Fives
Great trip up to Coventry to see Haress & Gwenifer Raymond at Just Dropped In. Best way to spend a Friday evening #chopsgigs #haress #gweniferraymond @joesors.bsky.social @justdroppedin.bsky.social @ivwuk.bsky.social @gweniferraymond.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Great trip up to Coventry to see Haress & Gwenifer Raymond at Just Dropped In. Best way to spend a Friday evening #chopsgigs #haress #gweniferraymond @joesors.bsky.social @justdroppedin.bsky.social @ivwuk.bsky.social @gweniferraymond.bsky.social
Reposted by Chops Top Fives
Reposted by Chops Top Fives
Wowzers 😻 what a night :)
Thanks for supporting such amazing artists . Gweniffer & Haress were an absolute treat 🔥
Oh … & the cat says “hi” 🐾
Thanks for supporting such amazing artists . Gweniffer & Haress were an absolute treat 🔥
Oh … & the cat says “hi” 🐾
January 31, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Wowzers 😻 what a night :)
Thanks for supporting such amazing artists . Gweniffer & Haress were an absolute treat 🔥
Oh … & the cat says “hi” 🐾
Thanks for supporting such amazing artists . Gweniffer & Haress were an absolute treat 🔥
Oh … & the cat says “hi” 🐾
Dreadful news. She was a joy in everything I saw her in 😕
Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Catherine O’Hara, award-winning actor of big and small screen, dies aged 71
Actor, known for roles in Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died with cause of death unknown
Catherine O’Hara, actor known for Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone and Best in Show, has died at the age of 71.
Her manager confirmed the news to Variety and the cause of death is yet unknown. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Dreadful news. She was a joy in everything I saw her in 😕
Reposted by Chops Top Fives
This is terrible. It is also an opportunity for certain journalists to finally speak up with a *fraction* of the courage the people of Minneapolis have shown. It is also instructive that Lemon is Black. Woe/pox etc upon white journalists who don’t freak out about this.
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 1:53 PM
This is terrible. It is also an opportunity for certain journalists to finally speak up with a *fraction* of the courage the people of Minneapolis have shown. It is also instructive that Lemon is Black. Woe/pox etc upon white journalists who don’t freak out about this.
Reposted by Chops Top Fives
AOTW: Papooz - Papooz & Friends
Other Highlights:
Backengrillen - Exp Jazz
Craven Faults - Electronic
Langmaker - Indie
Hot Face - Punk
Ski Team - Indie Pop
European Sun - Indie Pop/Spoken Word
Bangs & Talbot - Acid Jazz
Julian Lage - Jazz
Yin Yin - Psych Funk
Other Highlights:
Backengrillen - Exp Jazz
Craven Faults - Electronic
Langmaker - Indie
Hot Face - Punk
Ski Team - Indie Pop
European Sun - Indie Pop/Spoken Word
Bangs & Talbot - Acid Jazz
Julian Lage - Jazz
Yin Yin - Psych Funk
January 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
AOTW: Papooz - Papooz & Friends
Other Highlights:
Backengrillen - Exp Jazz
Craven Faults - Electronic
Langmaker - Indie
Hot Face - Punk
Ski Team - Indie Pop
European Sun - Indie Pop/Spoken Word
Bangs & Talbot - Acid Jazz
Julian Lage - Jazz
Yin Yin - Psych Funk
Other Highlights:
Backengrillen - Exp Jazz
Craven Faults - Electronic
Langmaker - Indie
Hot Face - Punk
Ski Team - Indie Pop
European Sun - Indie Pop/Spoken Word
Bangs & Talbot - Acid Jazz
Julian Lage - Jazz
Yin Yin - Psych Funk
Still travelling. Another 90 minutes before I get to where I’m heading. Next up to keep me motivated is this awesome collection of tunes. I’ve already had a bop to Missy Elliott #np
🟢 Random Access Memory 2
(from my collection)
Hear here🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/r...
#mixcloud #playlist
(from my collection)
Hear here🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/r...
#mixcloud #playlist
January 29, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Still travelling. Another 90 minutes before I get to where I’m heading. Next up to keep me motivated is this awesome collection of tunes. I’ve already had a bop to Missy Elliott #np
Soundtracking my journey to Cambridge this morning #np #nowplaying
Here's Episode 125 of The 157 Show!
As ever, it features plenty of new music, a review of the live gigs I've seen since the last show and The Hanley Hoedown of course!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
As ever, it features plenty of new music, a review of the live gigs I've seen since the last show and The Hanley Hoedown of course!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
January 29, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Soundtracking my journey to Cambridge this morning #np #nowplaying
Epic night to open the @babayagashut.bsky.social series of farewell shows for @corsicastudios.bsky.social
Part Chimp (who were astonishingly loud), AAA Gripper & The Mute Servants all playing brilliant sets
#chopsgigs @partchimp.bsky.social @xeaglepissx.bsky.social @theewatfordbob.bsky.social
Part Chimp (who were astonishingly loud), AAA Gripper & The Mute Servants all playing brilliant sets
#chopsgigs @partchimp.bsky.social @xeaglepissx.bsky.social @theewatfordbob.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Epic night to open the @babayagashut.bsky.social series of farewell shows for @corsicastudios.bsky.social
Part Chimp (who were astonishingly loud), AAA Gripper & The Mute Servants all playing brilliant sets
#chopsgigs @partchimp.bsky.social @xeaglepissx.bsky.social @theewatfordbob.bsky.social
Part Chimp (who were astonishingly loud), AAA Gripper & The Mute Servants all playing brilliant sets
#chopsgigs @partchimp.bsky.social @xeaglepissx.bsky.social @theewatfordbob.bsky.social
Carla J Easton also played a cracking set of new songs from her upcoming solo album and new to me Copenhagen based band Pelts opened the bill in style #chopsgigs #carlajeaston #pelts #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social @carlajeaston.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Carla J Easton also played a cracking set of new songs from her upcoming solo album and new to me Copenhagen based band Pelts opened the bill in style #chopsgigs #carlajeaston #pelts #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social @carlajeaston.bsky.social
Another glorious Winter Sprinter night with The Just Joans. Their new album came out on Friday and is another classic. #chopsgigs #thejustjoans #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com @thejustjoans.bsky.social @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Another glorious Winter Sprinter night with The Just Joans. Their new album came out on Friday and is another classic. #chopsgigs #thejustjoans #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com @thejustjoans.bsky.social @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social
Two nights away with work (including a sneaky trip back to London for a gig) followed by the drive down to The Pig last night has meant I’m a bit wiped out tonight and have had to forego Byrne’s Night at the MOTH Club tonight. I will be back at the Lex for The Just Joans tomorrow though #chopsgigs
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Two nights away with work (including a sneaky trip back to London for a gig) followed by the drive down to The Pig last night has meant I’m a bit wiped out tonight and have had to forego Byrne’s Night at the MOTH Club tonight. I will be back at the Lex for The Just Joans tomorrow though #chopsgigs
Went down to The Pig restaurant in the New Forest last night for a meal and an overnight stay. The food was great and we had a lovely relaxing day today. Did the kitchen garden tour then headed to Christchurch for a bracing walk along the seafront.
January 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Went down to The Pig restaurant in the New Forest last night for a meal and an overnight stay. The food was great and we had a lovely relaxing day today. Did the kitchen garden tour then headed to Christchurch for a bracing walk along the seafront.
Reposted by Chops Top Fives
Our UK tour starts in 7 weeks!
January 23, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Our UK tour starts in 7 weeks!
Winter Sprinter day 1 also included Jessica’s Brother playing a set with a lot of new material & Steven Adams playing solo. A great night all in with a load of pals in the audience #chopsgigs #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Winter Sprinter day 1 also included Jessica’s Brother playing a set with a lot of new material & Steven Adams playing solo. A great night all in with a load of pals in the audience #chopsgigs #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com
Belated snaps from Wednesday night’s first evening of Winter Sprinter at The Lexington. British Birds were excellent, so glad I finally saw them. I think I even played a small role in getting them the gig! #chopsgigs #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com #britishbirds
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Belated snaps from Wednesday night’s first evening of Winter Sprinter at The Lexington. British Birds were excellent, so glad I finally saw them. I think I even played a small role in getting them the gig! #chopsgigs #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com #britishbirds
Travelling from Huntingdon as I’m away for work. Times actually quicker than from home but price is a bit tasty #thameslink
Heading to that London for night 1 of Winter Sprinter at The Lex. Excited to finally get to see British Birds #chopsgigs @fikarecordings.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Travelling from Huntingdon as I’m away for work. Times actually quicker than from home but price is a bit tasty #thameslink
Heading to that London for night 1 of Winter Sprinter at The Lex. Excited to finally get to see British Birds #chopsgigs @fikarecordings.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Heading to that London for night 1 of Winter Sprinter at The Lex. Excited to finally get to see British Birds #chopsgigs @fikarecordings.com