Hello Midlands
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· Nov 12
Billy says "hello"
Hello Midlands are a band from the middle of the UK. We make wonky pop.
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Wassat? New song? Okay than.
'Billy Said Goodbye' is a close-up account of a cancellation, with a nice mid section.
It's out on 21 November, but in a craven attempt to engage you in our new website, you can hear NOW if you go and sign up for free!
hellomidlands.com/billy-says-h...
'Billy Said Goodbye' is a close-up account of a cancellation, with a nice mid section.
It's out on 21 November, but in a craven attempt to engage you in our new website, you can hear NOW if you go and sign up for free!
hellomidlands.com/billy-says-h...
"What if we thought of the internet...as a damaged and struggling ecosystem facing destruction?"
Only read this through once, but somehow this way of framing our current 'situation' fills me with more optimism than I've managed to muster for a while.
www.noemamag.com/we-need-to-...
Only read this through once, but somehow this way of framing our current 'situation' fills me with more optimism than I've managed to muster for a while.
www.noemamag.com/we-need-to-...
We Need To Rewild The Internet | NOEMA
The internet has become an extractive and fragile monoculture. But we can revitalize it using lessons learned by ecologists.
www.noemamag.com
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
"What if we thought of the internet...as a damaged and struggling ecosystem facing destruction?"
Only read this through once, but somehow this way of framing our current 'situation' fills me with more optimism than I've managed to muster for a while.
www.noemamag.com/we-need-to-...
Only read this through once, but somehow this way of framing our current 'situation' fills me with more optimism than I've managed to muster for a while.
www.noemamag.com/we-need-to-...
The new edition of the @trustthedoc newsletter was, as always, generous, interesting. You can read it here and discover a tonne of new music :
demerararecords.com/trust-the-doc/
But it was also something else, a letter about disappointment.
demerararecords.com/trust-the-doc/
But it was also something else, a letter about disappointment.
TRUST-THE-DOC
The new edition (Ed 111) of Trust The Doc is now published. Download the PDF version using the link below or open it here. Trust The Doc Ed. 111Download Trust The Doc Media is a wide-ranging p…
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January 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The new edition of the @trustthedoc newsletter was, as always, generous, interesting. You can read it here and discover a tonne of new music :
demerararecords.com/trust-the-doc/
But it was also something else, a letter about disappointment.
demerararecords.com/trust-the-doc/
But it was also something else, a letter about disappointment.
Some fantastic work-in-progress being shown of the latest @subvert.fm developments.
An awesome community emerging around an amazingly optimistic, exciting new platform.
As the kids used to say, "yes, we can".
An awesome community emerging around an amazingly optimistic, exciting new platform.
As the kids used to say, "yes, we can".
January 5, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Some fantastic work-in-progress being shown of the latest @subvert.fm developments.
An awesome community emerging around an amazingly optimistic, exciting new platform.
As the kids used to say, "yes, we can".
An awesome community emerging around an amazingly optimistic, exciting new platform.
As the kids used to say, "yes, we can".
Ian Leslie's 'John and Paul' pulls off something spectacular and gives us new perspectives on the songs we thought there was nothing more to say about.
It's a really moving, insightful, beautiful read.
Also, he's pro-Paul.
Unfashionable, but totally correct :)
www.ian-leslie.com/p/special-e...
It's a really moving, insightful, beautiful read.
Also, he's pro-Paul.
Unfashionable, but totally correct :)
www.ian-leslie.com/p/special-e...
'John & Paul'
A Note On My Forthcoming Book
www.ian-leslie.com
January 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Ian Leslie's 'John and Paul' pulls off something spectacular and gives us new perspectives on the songs we thought there was nothing more to say about.
It's a really moving, insightful, beautiful read.
Also, he's pro-Paul.
Unfashionable, but totally correct :)
www.ian-leslie.com/p/special-e...
It's a really moving, insightful, beautiful read.
Also, he's pro-Paul.
Unfashionable, but totally correct :)
www.ian-leslie.com/p/special-e...
What they said!!
Today - Saturday 3rd Jan at 5pm (UK) on Exile FM - it's the first Trust The Doc Radio Show of the year with Neil March @trustthedoc.bsky.social 🙂
Best of 2025 Pt2! 🎶
Join in live at 5:
www.exilefm.com 😍
Catch up with the podcast after:
www.exilefm.com/podcasts/tru... 😎
Best of 2025 Pt2! 🎶
Join in live at 5:
www.exilefm.com 😍
Catch up with the podcast after:
www.exilefm.com/podcasts/tru... 😎
January 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
What they said!!
Tonight at 5pm!
See you there…
See you there…
5PM Sat 3 Jan #TrustTheDocRadio #Best2025Pt2:
@michelleward.bsky.social #amelie @alienalarms.bsky.social
@fendahlene.bsky.social @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social
@johnserrano.bandcamp.com @platinummind.bsky.social + best singles/album of 2025 by established artists & more and .....
@michelleward.bsky.social #amelie @alienalarms.bsky.social
@fendahlene.bsky.social @sarahmcquaidmusic.bsky.social
@johnserrano.bandcamp.com @platinummind.bsky.social + best singles/album of 2025 by established artists & more and .....
January 3, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Tonight at 5pm!
See you there…
See you there…
We missed it last weekend, but you can catch up here!
We're listening to the special pre-recorded 'best of 2025 pt.1' Trust The Doc Radio Show with Neil March
@trustthedoc.bsky.social
You can too - from here:
exilefm.com/podcasts/tru...
😃😍 😎
@trustthedoc.bsky.social
You can too - from here:
exilefm.com/podcasts/tru...
😃😍 😎
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December 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We missed it last weekend, but you can catch up here!
The guys in the seasonal archive department have asked me to remind you all that we made a Christmas song a few years ago.
It's melancholy, but it has a lovely video.
Have a wonderful, peaceful holiday everyone.
hellomidlands.com/snow-2/
It's melancholy, but it has a lovely video.
Have a wonderful, peaceful holiday everyone.
hellomidlands.com/snow-2/
Snow
Three years ago we made a Christmas song.
It's a bit melancholy, but it was a rare occasion where we managed to make some visuals for our music.
However you choose to spend the next fortnight, we ...
hellomidlands.com
December 23, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The guys in the seasonal archive department have asked me to remind you all that we made a Christmas song a few years ago.
It's melancholy, but it has a lovely video.
Have a wonderful, peaceful holiday everyone.
hellomidlands.com/snow-2/
It's melancholy, but it has a lovely video.
Have a wonderful, peaceful holiday everyone.
hellomidlands.com/snow-2/
Today at 5pm gmt!
The awesome @trustthedoc.bsky.social show rolls out across the internet.
Come and spend a couple of hours with some folks who love new music :)
The awesome @trustthedoc.bsky.social show rolls out across the internet.
Come and spend a couple of hours with some folks who love new music :)
The ShowCloser vote on Saturday's #TrustTheDocRadio show celebrates the 45th anniversary of The Clash's internationalist triple LP #Sandanista. Pick 1 from:
TheMagnificentSeven
HitsvilleUK
OneMoreTime
UpInHeaven (NotOnlyHere)
CornerSoul
WashingtonBullets
TheCallUp
CharlieDontSurf
Reply here/X/DM/SBx
TheMagnificentSeven
HitsvilleUK
OneMoreTime
UpInHeaven (NotOnlyHere)
CornerSoul
WashingtonBullets
TheCallUp
CharlieDontSurf
Reply here/X/DM/SBx
December 13, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Today at 5pm gmt!
The awesome @trustthedoc.bsky.social show rolls out across the internet.
Come and spend a couple of hours with some folks who love new music :)
The awesome @trustthedoc.bsky.social show rolls out across the internet.
Come and spend a couple of hours with some folks who love new music :)
Soundtrack this morning, the awesome Americana cast recording of the Daniel Fish Oklahoma!
Honest to god, that was one of the best things I've ever seen in a theatre.
Which reminds me, check out the new 'Blue Moon' movie if you can, set that night that it originally opened. Heartbreaking.
Honest to god, that was one of the best things I've ever seen in a theatre.
Which reminds me, check out the new 'Blue Moon' movie if you can, set that night that it originally opened. Heartbreaking.
December 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Soundtrack this morning, the awesome Americana cast recording of the Daniel Fish Oklahoma!
Honest to god, that was one of the best things I've ever seen in a theatre.
Which reminds me, check out the new 'Blue Moon' movie if you can, set that night that it originally opened. Heartbreaking.
Honest to god, that was one of the best things I've ever seen in a theatre.
Which reminds me, check out the new 'Blue Moon' movie if you can, set that night that it originally opened. Heartbreaking.
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New @freshonthenetblog.bsky.social Fresh Faves reviews from Del @platinummind.bsky.social.
🙂😍😎
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/12/fave...
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freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/12/fave...
Fresh Faves: Batch 592
These Fresh Faves were picked by our readers over the weekend - and reviewed by Fresh On The Net's Del Osei-Owusu this week. You can hear all these tracks in a single Soundcloud playlist here.
Hi ev...
freshonthenet.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:56 AM
New @freshonthenetblog.bsky.social Fresh Faves reviews from Del @platinummind.bsky.social.
🙂😍😎
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/12/fave...
🙂😍😎
freshonthenet.co.uk/2025/12/fave...
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3 hours to go, what else you going be doing on a cold rainy December evening
RSVP 👇
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
RSVP 👇
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
affinity [ALBUM] Listening Party from monochrome motif records
Listening Party from monochrome motif records.
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
3 hours to go, what else you going be doing on a cold rainy December evening
RSVP 👇
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
RSVP 👇
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
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Come and join us at 8pm this evening
On Friday this wonderful compilation was released and tomorrow there is a listening party for it.
Come and be part of it and hear more about how and why the project was made
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
Come and be part of it and hear more about how and why the project was made
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
affinity [ALBUM] Listening Party from monochrome motif records
Listening Party from monochrome motif records.
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Come and join us at 8pm this evening
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On Friday this wonderful compilation was released and tomorrow there is a listening party for it.
Come and be part of it and hear more about how and why the project was made
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
Come and be part of it and hear more about how and why the project was made
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
affinity [ALBUM] Listening Party from monochrome motif records
Listening Party from monochrome motif records.
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com
December 7, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On Friday this wonderful compilation was released and tomorrow there is a listening party for it.
Come and be part of it and hear more about how and why the project was made
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
Come and be part of it and hear more about how and why the project was made
monochromemotif.bandcamp.com/merch/affini...
5pm today folks!!
See you there :)
See you there :)
December 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
5pm today folks!!
See you there :)
See you there :)
Last night at Sofar Brighton, an amazing, moving performance by a young artist called Hutch.
First single just out, look them up.
They’re really special.
First single just out, look them up.
They’re really special.
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Last night at Sofar Brighton, an amazing, moving performance by a young artist called Hutch.
First single just out, look them up.
They’re really special.
First single just out, look them up.
They’re really special.
Pretty good.
Not my words, but those of this kind person.
Check out Billy’s story today and support independent music
Not my words, but those of this kind person.
Check out Billy’s story today and support independent music
You should link to this track. it's pretty good: hellomidlands.bandcamp.com/track/billy-...
Billy Said Goodbye, by Hello Midlands
track by Hello Midlands
hellomidlands.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Pretty good.
Not my words, but those of this kind person.
Check out Billy’s story today and support independent music
Not my words, but those of this kind person.
Check out Billy’s story today and support independent music
Hello Midlands
Wonky pop, just for you.
From the midlands, but now by the sea.
hellomidlands.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Good morning everyone.
It is obviously a special music day today and not only is it #BandcampFriday, but at 8pm UTC/GMT is also the listening party for vol. 2 of this!!!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Really hope to see you there!
It is obviously a special music day today and not only is it #BandcampFriday, but at 8pm UTC/GMT is also the listening party for vol. 2 of this!!!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Really hope to see you there!
December 5, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Good morning everyone.
It is obviously a special music day today and not only is it #BandcampFriday, but at 8pm UTC/GMT is also the listening party for vol. 2 of this!!!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Really hope to see you there!
It is obviously a special music day today and not only is it #BandcampFriday, but at 8pm UTC/GMT is also the listening party for vol. 2 of this!!!
theweaponandtheshield.bandcamp.com/merch/the-we...
Really hope to see you there!
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It's bloomin' #bandcampfriday so it is. Today only: my entire discography for £14.60 at an 80% discount, or a pay-what-you-want (even free) download of my novelty #Christmas single. Maybe old flakebelly can afford his festive orange after all.
#music #indie #newmusic #christmasmusic
#music #indie #newmusic #christmasmusic
flakebelly
Indie, Acoustic & Psychedelic music from The Western Isles of Scotland. "Extensive and wildly eclectic sonic adventures" - Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
found underneath a gooseberry bush, some time pas...
flakebelly.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 AM
It's bloomin' #bandcampfriday so it is. Today only: my entire discography for £14.60 at an 80% discount, or a pay-what-you-want (even free) download of my novelty #Christmas single. Maybe old flakebelly can afford his festive orange after all.
#music #indie #newmusic #christmasmusic
#music #indie #newmusic #christmasmusic
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At 7am UK time Friday: An Untidty Mind goes on another wibbly wobbly tour of some great music from the Bluesky artists you can treat youreself to durung tomorrow's final Bandcamp Friday of the year.
#music #musicsky #bandcampfriday #bandcamp #friday
untidyradio.com
Featured artists in thread
#music #musicsky #bandcampfriday #bandcamp #friday
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Featured artists in thread
Listen Here - Untidy Radio
Independent Non-Commercial Radio
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December 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
At 7am UK time Friday: An Untidty Mind goes on another wibbly wobbly tour of some great music from the Bluesky artists you can treat youreself to durung tomorrow's final Bandcamp Friday of the year.
#music #musicsky #bandcampfriday #bandcamp #friday
untidyradio.com
Featured artists in thread
#music #musicsky #bandcampfriday #bandcamp #friday
untidyradio.com
Featured artists in thread
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I wrote about listening, thinking, reflection, memory & not “offloading” it all to sp*tify!
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Spotify Wrapped is taking over our feeds, but you don’t have outsource your relationship with music to AI | Liz Pelly
The streamer’s annual charts are just another version of the tech that’s alienating us from our inner lives. Hold on to your musical memories and reclaim ownership of your taste
www.theguardian.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I wrote about listening, thinking, reflection, memory & not “offloading” it all to sp*tify!
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Loving the new Tony Molina album.
21 songs, over 22 minutes.
It's as if Brian Wilson made WarioWare.
21 songs, over 22 minutes.
It's as if Brian Wilson made WarioWare.
December 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Loving the new Tony Molina album.
21 songs, over 22 minutes.
It's as if Brian Wilson made WarioWare.
21 songs, over 22 minutes.
It's as if Brian Wilson made WarioWare.
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A somewhat mature range of songs (mostly) about getting on the train in London and Edinburgh, reading books during your lunch break, lessons of love and trust, thinking of moving to Australia — and lots more in #freshingredients at 7pm on untidyradio.com today.
Listen Here - Untidy Radio
Independent Non-Commercial Radio
untidyradio.com
November 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A somewhat mature range of songs (mostly) about getting on the train in London and Edinburgh, reading books during your lunch break, lessons of love and trust, thinking of moving to Australia — and lots more in #freshingredients at 7pm on untidyradio.com today.