Joyzine
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New music & culture: Doing it for the love since 2003
All articles can be located on our website: http://joyzine.org
All articles can be located on our website: http://joyzine.org
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#15: CHARLEY STONE & KAT FIVE
Another double window of music for you today with a version of 'Bleak Midwinter' from Kat Five & ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ from Charley Stone.
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Tracks are free but please donate to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Another double window of music for you today with a version of 'Bleak Midwinter' from Kat Five & ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ from Charley Stone.
@katfive.bsky.social
Tracks are free but please donate to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #15 – Kat Five (festive exclusive!) + Charley Stone - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#15: CHARLEY STONE & KAT FIVE
Another double window of music for you today with a version of 'Bleak Midwinter' from Kat Five & ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ from Charley Stone.
@katfive.bsky.social
Tracks are free but please donate to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Another double window of music for you today with a version of 'Bleak Midwinter' from Kat Five & ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ from Charley Stone.
@katfive.bsky.social
Tracks are free but please donate to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
"music to stretch, stop, and have time fold in on itself" "allows the body to be still while the mind travels"
Paul F Cook reviews the new "delicate and unhurried" release from Isobel Waller-Bridge, 'Objects'.
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Paul F Cook reviews the new "delicate and unhurried" release from Isobel Waller-Bridge, 'Objects'.
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ALBUM REVIEW: ISOBEL WALLER-BRIDGE – OBJECTS - Joyzine
'Objects' from Isobel Waller-Bridge is a set of compositions that mix field recordings and music to stretch, stop, and have time fold in on itself. Each track takes an everyday object as its starting ...
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December 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
"music to stretch, stop, and have time fold in on itself" "allows the body to be still while the mind travels"
Paul F Cook reviews the new "delicate and unhurried" release from Isobel Waller-Bridge, 'Objects'.
@paulfcook.bsky.social
Paul F Cook reviews the new "delicate and unhurried" release from Isobel Waller-Bridge, 'Objects'.
@paulfcook.bsky.social
"unresolved chords and beats that sometimes keep the ship from crashing on the rocks and at other times are the rocks" + "the power & clarity of Dälek’s voice"
Paul F Cook reviews rapper/producer Dälek's collaboration with drummer Charles Hayward on 'HAYWARDxDÄLEK'.
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Paul F Cook reviews rapper/producer Dälek's collaboration with drummer Charles Hayward on 'HAYWARDxDÄLEK'.
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ALBUM REVIEW: HAYWARDxDÄLEK - Joyzine
On the new release 'HAYWARDxDÄLEK', rapper/producer Dälek has worked with drummer Charles Hayward bringing New Jersey and South East London together in a collision of industrial beats and unsettling s...
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December 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"unresolved chords and beats that sometimes keep the ship from crashing on the rocks and at other times are the rocks" + "the power & clarity of Dälek’s voice"
Paul F Cook reviews rapper/producer Dälek's collaboration with drummer Charles Hayward on 'HAYWARDxDÄLEK'.
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Paul F Cook reviews rapper/producer Dälek's collaboration with drummer Charles Hayward on 'HAYWARDxDÄLEK'.
@paulfcook.bsky.social
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#14: DRIFT. & ANNIE GARDINER
A double festive treat for you today with 2 exclusive tracks from cinematic duo DRIFT. and the dreamlike folk of Annie Gardiner.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
A double festive treat for you today with 2 exclusive tracks from cinematic duo DRIFT. and the dreamlike folk of Annie Gardiner.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #14 – DRIFT. + Annie Gardiner - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
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December 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#14: DRIFT. & ANNIE GARDINER
A double festive treat for you today with 2 exclusive tracks from cinematic duo DRIFT. and the dreamlike folk of Annie Gardiner.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
A double festive treat for you today with 2 exclusive tracks from cinematic duo DRIFT. and the dreamlike folk of Annie Gardiner.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
"the quartet peacefully revel in sounds of indie folk and Americana"
Joshua Gutierrez reviews the "blissful energy" of mildred's new EP 'red'.
Joshua Gutierrez reviews the "blissful energy" of mildred's new EP 'red'.
EP Review: mildred – red - Joyzine
"red" is the latest EP release from Oakland, California band mildred. The indie Americana band revisits some of their earliest tracks born from kindred jam sessions.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"the quartet peacefully revel in sounds of indie folk and Americana"
Joshua Gutierrez reviews the "blissful energy" of mildred's new EP 'red'.
Joshua Gutierrez reviews the "blissful energy" of mildred's new EP 'red'.
LIVE REVIEW: CAMERON WINTER, ALBERT HALL, MANCHESTER
"The soft piano carried through the blackness as he sung at his most touching of the whole night"
Laurie Green was left "out of breath" by the heartfelt and moving show from Cameron Winter at the Albert Hall in Manchester.
"The soft piano carried through the blackness as he sung at his most touching of the whole night"
Laurie Green was left "out of breath" by the heartfelt and moving show from Cameron Winter at the Albert Hall in Manchester.
Live Review: Cameron Winter at Albert Hall, Manchester - Joyzine
Last year Cameron Winter thought he would be broke and living with his parents. From New York, his band Geese were slowly rising as respected cult figures in modern rock with their 2023 album 3D count...
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December 13, 2025 at 9:14 AM
LIVE REVIEW: CAMERON WINTER, ALBERT HALL, MANCHESTER
"The soft piano carried through the blackness as he sung at his most touching of the whole night"
Laurie Green was left "out of breath" by the heartfelt and moving show from Cameron Winter at the Albert Hall in Manchester.
"The soft piano carried through the blackness as he sung at his most touching of the whole night"
Laurie Green was left "out of breath" by the heartfelt and moving show from Cameron Winter at the Albert Hall in Manchester.
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#13: JOYZINE CHRISTMAS BAND+GIFT BOX+SKINK+ADAM & ELVIS
Today we unveil our own seasonal ditty, a cover of The Kinks 'Father Christmas' + tracks from bands featuring Joyzine writers.
Tracks are free but consider donating to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Today we unveil our own seasonal ditty, a cover of The Kinks 'Father Christmas' + tracks from bands featuring Joyzine writers.
Tracks are free but consider donating to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #13 – The Joyzine Christmas Band + Gift Box, Skink + Adam & Elvis, all featuring members of the Joyzine team - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
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December 13, 2025 at 8:13 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#13: JOYZINE CHRISTMAS BAND+GIFT BOX+SKINK+ADAM & ELVIS
Today we unveil our own seasonal ditty, a cover of The Kinks 'Father Christmas' + tracks from bands featuring Joyzine writers.
Tracks are free but consider donating to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Today we unveil our own seasonal ditty, a cover of The Kinks 'Father Christmas' + tracks from bands featuring Joyzine writers.
Tracks are free but consider donating to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#12: GEMMA ROGERS - MOLLY_1989
Revisit this "sharp-tongued pop-punk delight" from Joyzine regular Gemma Rogers with 'Molly_1989’ + a festive Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Revisit this "sharp-tongued pop-punk delight" from Joyzine regular Gemma Rogers with 'Molly_1989’ + a festive Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #12 – Gemma Rogers - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
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December 12, 2025 at 6:59 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#12: GEMMA ROGERS - MOLLY_1989
Revisit this "sharp-tongued pop-punk delight" from Joyzine regular Gemma Rogers with 'Molly_1989’ + a festive Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Revisit this "sharp-tongued pop-punk delight" from Joyzine regular Gemma Rogers with 'Molly_1989’ + a festive Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#11: ALCOPOP RECORDS: BIS X ART BRUT EXCLUSIVE!
Alcopop! records give us a festive supergroup of Art Brut & Bis & ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music’.
The tracks is free but please consider donating to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
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Alcopop! records give us a festive supergroup of Art Brut & Bis & ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music’.
The tracks is free but please consider donating to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
@ilovealcopop.bsky.social
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #11 – Alcopop Records: bis x Art Brut exclusive! - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 11, 2025 at 6:49 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#11: ALCOPOP RECORDS: BIS X ART BRUT EXCLUSIVE!
Alcopop! records give us a festive supergroup of Art Brut & Bis & ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music’.
The tracks is free but please consider donating to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
@ilovealcopop.bsky.social
Alcopop! records give us a festive supergroup of Art Brut & Bis & ‘Make Your Own Kind of Music’.
The tracks is free but please consider donating to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
@ilovealcopop.bsky.social
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#10: CARYS HAFANA - 'Y DELYN' EXCLUSIVE!
It's been a huge year for Cerys Hafana with the album 'Angel' & spellbinding live shows. Today's exclusive track is 'Y Delyn'.
Tracks are free but consider donating to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
It's been a huge year for Cerys Hafana with the album 'Angel' & spellbinding live shows. Today's exclusive track is 'Y Delyn'.
Tracks are free but consider donating to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #10 – Cerys Hafana exclusive! - Joyzine
It's been an amazing year for triple harpist Cerys Hafana and they have given Joyzine a stunning exclusive track for day 10 of our musical advent calendar.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:14 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#10: CARYS HAFANA - 'Y DELYN' EXCLUSIVE!
It's been a huge year for Cerys Hafana with the album 'Angel' & spellbinding live shows. Today's exclusive track is 'Y Delyn'.
Tracks are free but consider donating to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
It's been a huge year for Cerys Hafana with the album 'Angel' & spellbinding live shows. Today's exclusive track is 'Y Delyn'.
Tracks are free but consider donating to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#9: SALT THE SNAIL EXCLUSIVE
"Punk and funk vibes" from Salt The Snail who have given us ‘Exister’, an exclusive peek at their forthcoming album.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
"Punk and funk vibes" from Salt The Snail who have given us ‘Exister’, an exclusive peek at their forthcoming album.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #9 – Salt The Snail exclusive - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 9, 2025 at 5:37 PM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#9: SALT THE SNAIL EXCLUSIVE
"Punk and funk vibes" from Salt The Snail who have given us ‘Exister’, an exclusive peek at their forthcoming album.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
"Punk and funk vibes" from Salt The Snail who have given us ‘Exister’, an exclusive peek at their forthcoming album.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
LIVE REVIEW: LOOSE ARTICLES - SEBRIGHT ARMS, LONDON
"fuzzy guitars, driving rhythms and that irresistible raw Manchester edge"
Hayley Foster da Silva was at The Sebright Arms to experience the "joyful and rebellious" fun of Loose Articles.
"fuzzy guitars, driving rhythms and that irresistible raw Manchester edge"
Hayley Foster da Silva was at The Sebright Arms to experience the "joyful and rebellious" fun of Loose Articles.
Live Review: Loose Articles at Sebright Arms 6/12/25 - Joyzine
Having discovered Manchester’s self-proclaimed “Northern Sugababes” at Loud Women Fest back in September, and instantly falling in love with them — I was excited to catch Loose Articles again, this ti...
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December 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
LIVE REVIEW: LOOSE ARTICLES - SEBRIGHT ARMS, LONDON
"fuzzy guitars, driving rhythms and that irresistible raw Manchester edge"
Hayley Foster da Silva was at The Sebright Arms to experience the "joyful and rebellious" fun of Loose Articles.
"fuzzy guitars, driving rhythms and that irresistible raw Manchester edge"
Hayley Foster da Silva was at The Sebright Arms to experience the "joyful and rebellious" fun of Loose Articles.
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#8: CRAIG FORTNAM’S TAKE ON A FESTIVE FAVOURITE
North Sea Chamber Orchestra's composer and musician Craig Fortnam has given us his take on a festive classic.
The tracks are free but please consider making a donation to this year's cause @hopenothate.org.uk
North Sea Chamber Orchestra's composer and musician Craig Fortnam has given us his take on a festive classic.
The tracks are free but please consider making a donation to this year's cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #8 – Craig Fortnam’s take on a festive favourite - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 8, 2025 at 7:08 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#8: CRAIG FORTNAM’S TAKE ON A FESTIVE FAVOURITE
North Sea Chamber Orchestra's composer and musician Craig Fortnam has given us his take on a festive classic.
The tracks are free but please consider making a donation to this year's cause @hopenothate.org.uk
North Sea Chamber Orchestra's composer and musician Craig Fortnam has given us his take on a festive classic.
The tracks are free but please consider making a donation to this year's cause @hopenothate.org.uk
LIVE REVIEW: PANIC SHACK AT THE ELECTRIC, BRIXTON
"manic, glitter-soaked joy"
Hayley Foster da Silva was at the Electric in Brixton to witness the "fun, fiery, and unfiltered" live joy of Panic Shack.
"manic, glitter-soaked joy"
Hayley Foster da Silva was at the Electric in Brixton to witness the "fun, fiery, and unfiltered" live joy of Panic Shack.
Live Review: Panic Shack at Electric Brixton 4/12/25 - Joyzine
Cardiff-based punk band Panic Shack are one of my most-listened-to bands this year — and for good reason. They’re fun, fiery, and unfiltered, with humour and hooks packed into every song. Their debut ...
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
LIVE REVIEW: PANIC SHACK AT THE ELECTRIC, BRIXTON
"manic, glitter-soaked joy"
Hayley Foster da Silva was at the Electric in Brixton to witness the "fun, fiery, and unfiltered" live joy of Panic Shack.
"manic, glitter-soaked joy"
Hayley Foster da Silva was at the Electric in Brixton to witness the "fun, fiery, and unfiltered" live joy of Panic Shack.
"Its themes of madness, obsession and delirious confusion are crafted beautifully by the acting of its leads"
Simon Tucker reviews the 4K/Blu Ray reissue of director Andrzej Żuławski’s classic 'Possession' starring Isabelle Adjani & Sam Neil. Out on Second Sight Films.
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Simon Tucker reviews the 4K/Blu Ray reissue of director Andrzej Żuławski’s classic 'Possession' starring Isabelle Adjani & Sam Neil. Out on Second Sight Films.
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FILM REVIEW: Possession – Limited Edition Reissue - Joyzine
'Possession' the seminal cult horror classic from director Andrzej Zulawski’s Possession returns in beautiful 4K UHD/Blu Ray and containing a whole plethora of extras which is set to satisfy every hor...
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December 7, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"Its themes of madness, obsession and delirious confusion are crafted beautifully by the acting of its leads"
Simon Tucker reviews the 4K/Blu Ray reissue of director Andrzej Żuławski’s classic 'Possession' starring Isabelle Adjani & Sam Neil. Out on Second Sight Films.
@situcker.bsky.social
Simon Tucker reviews the 4K/Blu Ray reissue of director Andrzej Żuławski’s classic 'Possession' starring Isabelle Adjani & Sam Neil. Out on Second Sight Films.
@situcker.bsky.social
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#7: DEXTRO (EXCLUSIVE) + RUBBER OH
Tracks from 2xPIGSx7 members: an exclusive from Ewan Mackenzie, AKA Dextro, & ‘The Well’ from Rubber Oh.
Tracks are free but please make a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
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Tracks from 2xPIGSx7 members: an exclusive from Ewan Mackenzie, AKA Dextro, & ‘The Well’ from Rubber Oh.
Tracks are free but please make a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
@dextromusic.bsky.social
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #7 – Dextro (exclusive) + Rubber Oh - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 7, 2025 at 6:27 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#7: DEXTRO (EXCLUSIVE) + RUBBER OH
Tracks from 2xPIGSx7 members: an exclusive from Ewan Mackenzie, AKA Dextro, & ‘The Well’ from Rubber Oh.
Tracks are free but please make a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
@dextromusic.bsky.social
Tracks from 2xPIGSx7 members: an exclusive from Ewan Mackenzie, AKA Dextro, & ‘The Well’ from Rubber Oh.
Tracks are free but please make a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
@dextromusic.bsky.social
LIVE REVIEW: ZACH TEMPLAR + FRAU NIMA - OUTERNET, LONDON
A cold night made warm by 2000 fans at London's Outernet as Sami McLeish went to see "moments of genuine closeness" from Zach Templar with support from the "melodic introspection" of Bristol's Frau Nima. Lush photographs by Kenny McLeish.
A cold night made warm by 2000 fans at London's Outernet as Sami McLeish went to see "moments of genuine closeness" from Zach Templar with support from the "melodic introspection" of Bristol's Frau Nima. Lush photographs by Kenny McLeish.
LIVE REVIEW: ZACH TEMPLAR, HERE @ OUTERNET, LONDON - Joyzine
On a cold Saturday night in central London, 2000 fans queued around London’s “Here at Outernet” for what felt less like a conventional gig and more like an intimate gathering around one of internet po...
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December 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
LIVE REVIEW: ZACH TEMPLAR + FRAU NIMA - OUTERNET, LONDON
A cold night made warm by 2000 fans at London's Outernet as Sami McLeish went to see "moments of genuine closeness" from Zach Templar with support from the "melodic introspection" of Bristol's Frau Nima. Lush photographs by Kenny McLeish.
A cold night made warm by 2000 fans at London's Outernet as Sami McLeish went to see "moments of genuine closeness" from Zach Templar with support from the "melodic introspection" of Bristol's Frau Nima. Lush photographs by Kenny McLeish.
"two tracks that demonstrate beautiful restraint and a compelling poetic tunefulness"
Paul F Cook reviews the "quiet tension" of iiis new double-A single 'Chairs'/'Arms'.
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Paul F Cook reviews the "quiet tension" of iiis new double-A single 'Chairs'/'Arms'.
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@paulfcook.bsky.social
SINGLE REVIEW: iiis – CHAIRS / ARMS - Joyzine
iiis (pronounced ‘eyes) are an Oxford-based 3-piece and their new double-A single is 'Chairs' and 'Arms' which demonstrate beautiful restraint and a compelling poetic tunefulness.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:38 AM
"two tracks that demonstrate beautiful restraint and a compelling poetic tunefulness"
Paul F Cook reviews the "quiet tension" of iiis new double-A single 'Chairs'/'Arms'.
@iiisbandoxford.bsky.social
@paulfcook.bsky.social
Paul F Cook reviews the "quiet tension" of iiis new double-A single 'Chairs'/'Arms'.
@iiisbandoxford.bsky.social
@paulfcook.bsky.social
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#6: THE SCARAMANGA SIX - 'THEMS THE LAWS'
The Scaramangas have had a busy 2025 but took time to share the track 'Thems the LAWS' & give us a festive Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Scaramangas have had a busy 2025 but took time to share the track 'Thems the LAWS' & give us a festive Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #6 – The Scaramanga Six - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 6, 2025 at 7:46 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#6: THE SCARAMANGA SIX - 'THEMS THE LAWS'
The Scaramangas have had a busy 2025 but took time to share the track 'Thems the LAWS' & give us a festive Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Scaramangas have had a busy 2025 but took time to share the track 'Thems the LAWS' & give us a festive Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
TRACK BY TRACK: BREAKUP HAIRCUT - NO WORRIES IF NOT
"melodic bass, spikey guitars & rat-a-tat drumming...seal the deal with lyrics so funny & relatable"
Nominee for best band name ever, Breakup Haircut, guide us through the story behind every track on their new album.
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"melodic bass, spikey guitars & rat-a-tat drumming...seal the deal with lyrics so funny & relatable"
Nominee for best band name ever, Breakup Haircut, guide us through the story behind every track on their new album.
@breakuphaircut.bsky.social
Track by Track: Breakup Haircut guide us through their new LP ‘No Worries If Not!’ - Joyzine
Every once in a while (not very often if you're me, but it does happen) you meet a new person and the conversation flows as if you've known each other since childhood. South London pop-punk quartet Br...
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December 6, 2025 at 7:42 AM
TRACK BY TRACK: BREAKUP HAIRCUT - NO WORRIES IF NOT
"melodic bass, spikey guitars & rat-a-tat drumming...seal the deal with lyrics so funny & relatable"
Nominee for best band name ever, Breakup Haircut, guide us through the story behind every track on their new album.
@breakuphaircut.bsky.social
"melodic bass, spikey guitars & rat-a-tat drumming...seal the deal with lyrics so funny & relatable"
Nominee for best band name ever, Breakup Haircut, guide us through the story behind every track on their new album.
@breakuphaircut.bsky.social
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#5: THE OMBUDSMEN - ‘STOP THE CAVALRY’
The Manchester 4-piece are a favourite of Joyzine writer Breige Cobane & we persuaded them to let us have this cover for our readers.
The tracks are free but consider donating to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Manchester 4-piece are a favourite of Joyzine writer Breige Cobane & we persuaded them to let us have this cover for our readers.
The tracks are free but consider donating to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #5 – Ombudsmen with a cover of a Christmas classic - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#5: THE OMBUDSMEN - ‘STOP THE CAVALRY’
The Manchester 4-piece are a favourite of Joyzine writer Breige Cobane & we persuaded them to let us have this cover for our readers.
The tracks are free but consider donating to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Manchester 4-piece are a favourite of Joyzine writer Breige Cobane & we persuaded them to let us have this cover for our readers.
The tracks are free but consider donating to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#4: STEPHEN EVENS EXCLUSIVE!
With a new album coming in 2026, Joyzine fave Mr Evens has given us a sneak peek with 'Are We Expecting Guests?’
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
With a new album coming in 2026, Joyzine fave Mr Evens has given us a sneak peek with 'Are We Expecting Guests?’
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #4 – Stephen Evens exclusive! - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:33 PM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#4: STEPHEN EVENS EXCLUSIVE!
With a new album coming in 2026, Joyzine fave Mr Evens has given us a sneak peek with 'Are We Expecting Guests?’
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
With a new album coming in 2026, Joyzine fave Mr Evens has given us a sneak peek with 'Are We Expecting Guests?’
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#3: THE HAPPY HOLLOW - HEAD
Today, for your advent delectation we have the very new Sheffield band The Happy Hollow with their track 'Head' + our Christmas Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Today, for your advent delectation we have the very new Sheffield band The Happy Hollow with their track 'Head' + our Christmas Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #3 – The Happy Hollow - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:46 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#3: THE HAPPY HOLLOW - HEAD
Today, for your advent delectation we have the very new Sheffield band The Happy Hollow with their track 'Head' + our Christmas Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Today, for your advent delectation we have the very new Sheffield band The Happy Hollow with their track 'Head' + our Christmas Q&A.
The tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#2: SYD HOWELLS EXCLUSIVE! - ‘HEAVENS TO BETSY’
Neurodiverse musician/vocalist Syd Howells give us a free track and a Q&A for the 2nd day of our advent calendar.
All tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Neurodiverse musician/vocalist Syd Howells give us a free track and a Q&A for the 2nd day of our advent calendar.
All tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #2 – Syd Howells exclusive! - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:33 AM
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#2: SYD HOWELLS EXCLUSIVE! - ‘HEAVENS TO BETSY’
Neurodiverse musician/vocalist Syd Howells give us a free track and a Q&A for the 2nd day of our advent calendar.
All tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Neurodiverse musician/vocalist Syd Howells give us a free track and a Q&A for the 2nd day of our advent calendar.
All tracks are free but consider making a donation to this year's chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
"what is left out is as important as what’s left in"
Ioan Humphreys reviews the "lo-fi fuzz" and "minimalist beats" of bobtodd's new EP ‘Dance Chapter 1’
Ioan Humphreys reviews the "lo-fi fuzz" and "minimalist beats" of bobtodd's new EP ‘Dance Chapter 1’
EP/MINI ALBUM REVIEW: BOBTODDDANCE – CHAPTER I - Joyzine
For all the young uns at the back, Bob Todd was the name of an actor mainly active in the 70s and 80s, who was most famous for playing a ‘straight man’ and one of the comedy stooges to the late great ...
joyzine.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:31 AM
"what is left out is as important as what’s left in"
Ioan Humphreys reviews the "lo-fi fuzz" and "minimalist beats" of bobtodd's new EP ‘Dance Chapter 1’
Ioan Humphreys reviews the "lo-fi fuzz" and "minimalist beats" of bobtodd's new EP ‘Dance Chapter 1’