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Stubbornly independent folk<ish> musician & protest singer www.johnreedmusic.com /\ https://johnreed.bandcamp.com/ John's Radio Show: The Compendium Weds 8pm <UK> www.folkfridayradio.com \/ https://www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBreathe/

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 5d

I’m a stubbornly independent progressive folk musician whose songs focus on social and political injustice, concern for our environment, family, love and life…because I’m actually a human being.

I hate the shit that's happening in this world, and I do my bit to try and stem the flow.

Peace Lives.

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 56m

Many thanks you two! We live in a world where folks don't tend to read beyond the headlines. 🙄

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1h

Money and bullying don't buy Peace Prizes

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Venezuelan politician María Corina Machado wins Nobel peace prize

Leader of country’s opposition receives award after scrutiny surrounding committee and comments by Donald Trump

www.theguardian.com

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1h

It's very easy to offer support to independent musicians without having to spend a bean. This second article points out ways in which you can YouTube to show your support:
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John Reed: Our Time (Official Video)

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 5h

A song inspired by Scottish Trade Union leader Jimmy Reid. The story is beneath the video of this live studio performance...
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John Reed - Big Men

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 2h

Because it's more convenient to believe soundbites from suits with money to amass than it is to believe the truth.

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 3h

A recent history of total apathy...

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 3h

Yes, it's very much a cyclical illness. I've lost count of the antifascist demos I've been on, or simply standing up for one injustice or another. I vocalise that through music as much to process the disbelief as to show a political stance. People want change, yet change is what they fear most.

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 5h

A song inspired by Scottish Trade Union leader Jimmy Reid. The story is beneath the video of this live studio performance...
youtu.be/O83OBst-sm4

John Reed - Big Men

YouTube video by John Reed-Music

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 5h

Yet people are likely to vote for him. It's insane.

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 6h

So firm and courageous in his beliefs that he has to travel to the US to make this infantile and dangerous attack on UK schools. This man is rotten to his core.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Nigel Farage accuses teachers of ‘poisoning our kids’ on race issues

Exclusive: Reform UK leader’s remarks at event for private US college criticised as ‘grossly irresponsible’ by NEU leader

www.theguardian.com

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Last night's Compendium, and all previous Compendia, are right here, ready to be absorbed and enjoyed:
www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...

JohnReedBreathe

JohnReedBreathe is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Thought for the day:

A leftie would more than likely be happy to tell you they are a leftie, but a fascist will almost never tell you they are a fascist.

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Last night's Compendium, and all previous Compendia, are right here, ready to be absorbed and enjoyed:
www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...

JohnReedBreathe

JohnReedBreathe is on Mixcloud. Listen for free to their radio shows, DJ mix sets and Podcasts

www.mixcloud.com

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Yesterday's sunrise was something special, and will be featured the Photography tab of www.johnreedmusic.com in the coming days.

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Recorded and released as a stand alone song in November 2020, "They" warned of the rise of fascism. It doesn't suddenly appear in a "Dah-Dah" moment. It eats slowly into your lives. It's rot from within, and needs an urgent clear out.
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They - Single, by John Reed

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Enjoy the re-run of Compendium #232 right here...

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Compendium #232 8th October 2025

Compendium #232 takes you on a journey through some great acoustic guitar music, building to a more progressive finale. Enjoy the show! Compendium 232 Playlist: 1. The Moody Blues - Questions 2. Tou...

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

I really enjoyed putting this one together Mark. Thanks again for the inspiration!

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Enjoy the re-run of Compendium #232 right here...

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Compendium #232 8th October 2025

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Unfortunately, I can't make it to Sheffield to see these guys, but have donated the tickets through the venue to someone who otherwise might not be able to afford to go. Another time 😎

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Compendium #232- Song 13

The Little Unsaid - Stay Fragile All Across This Cold Frontier
Album: Song of the Unforeseen
Date: 26th September 2025
Web: www.thelittleunsaid.com
Blue Sky: #TheLittleUnsaid

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Compendium #232- Song 12

Radiohead - Stop Whispering
Album: Pablo Honey
Date: 1993
Web: radiohead.com
Blue Sky: @radiohead.wastehq.social

Europe 2025: RADIOHEAD.COM

Radiohead will be playing some shows across Europe in November and December 2025. Tickets will be available only be registering here.

radiohead.com

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Compendium #232- Song 11

The Sadies - All The Good
Album: Colder Streams
Date: 2022
Web: www.thesadies.net
Blue Sky: @thesadiesofficial.bsky.social

The Sadies

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

You're most welcome! Fabulous song.

John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Compendium #232- Song 10

Molly Pinto-Madigan - Here Comes The Night
Album: Wildwood Bride
Date: 2015
Web: www.mollypintomadigan.com
Blue Sky: @mpintomadigan.bsky.social

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John Reed Music 🎼 and Radio 📻 @johnreed.bandcamp.com · 1d

Compendium #232 - Song 9

Tom Moriarty - Rise Again
Album: The Road
Date: 2015
Web: www.tommoriarty.co.uk
Blue Sky: #TomMoriartyMusic