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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 3h

After 40 years of idle curiosity, I finally get to watch Crush: The Movie by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark.

#OMD

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As Everything Slows Down Across The World

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark have released a 40th anniversary deluxe edition of sixth album, Crush. Crush was the first O.M.D. album t...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrating Thomas Dolby's 67th birthday with a brand new 67-minute Dubhed selection of sounds from 1980-1992.

Happy birthday, Thomas!

#ThomasDolby

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Blimps, Karmann Ghias And Submarines

Happy birthday to Thomas Dolby , born 14th October 1958. Following last week's dip into Thomas' videography , I realised that apart from ano...

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Vintage Obscura Radio @vintageobscura.net · 1d

Sandii - Idol Era [Japan, New Wave, Synthpop, Electronic](1980), written by Haruomi Hosono, instruments by Yellow Magic Orchestra
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Sandii - Idol Era [Japan, New Wave, Synthpop, Electronic](1980), written by Haruomi Hosono, instruments by Yellow Magic Orchestra

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 2d

I don't think Monday 13th carries quite the same spook factor as Friday 13th, but here's an unexpected cover of Bela Lugosi's Dead by EMF, followed by Nouvelle Vague, CHVRCHES and inevitably the originators, Bauhaus.

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Back On The Rack

My surprise that EMF seem to have snuck back in and have been releasing new songs for the past year or so was surpassed by discovering that...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 3d

Today's Dubhed selection celebrates Diane Keaton, with Adam & The Ants, Akron/Family, Chairmen Of The Board, Cinerama, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Ebo Taylor, Espiritu, Ian Brown, Manic Street Preachers, Ramones, The Comsat Angels, and of course The Godfathers.

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Just Have Fun. Smile. And Keep Putting On Lipstick.

Celebrating Diane Keaton (née Hall), 5th January 1946 to 11th October 2025. I adored Diane Keaton in spite of, not because of, her associa...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 3d

#last4albums

A superb show by Robert Forster & His Swedish Band in Cardiff last night.

Lots from his current albums, and plenty from the back catalogue to satisfy long-time fans of The Go-Betweens.

The Candle And The Flame by Robert Forster (2023)

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 4d

Wet Leg deliver a double whammy of KEXP sessions from last month and 2022.

Really, really good.

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Double Take

A fresh Wet Leg session for KEXP , recorded last month, has just been posted online and it is rather wonderful. 00:48 catch these fists 0...

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MeLLLo Marianthi @melllomarianthi.bsky.social · 5d

#new 🔊🔊🔊 R e S t a r T

on all digital platforms: song.link/melllo-restart
on bandcamp: melllo.bandcamp.com/track/restart

#restart
#newmusic

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 5d

#BestSongHeardToday

Loving The Calling, the new single by Midlake.

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I Really Think That I Am Ready For The Call

I've heard bits and bobs of music by Midlake over the years, but nothing ever quite burrowed itself into my consciousness like Roscoe, Youn...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 5d

FB3 FTW

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 5d

Fantastic selection 👊

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 5d

#last4albums

#TheDead60s
#ArcadeFire
#TalkTalk
#Akabu

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 6d

I've just heard HAAi for the first time via a live performance of Humanise, her second album (out Fri 11th).

What rock have I been sleeping under? This is brilliant.

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And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And I Fear And I Feel And Fear And Feel That You’re Never Gonna Get It

Continuing yesterday's theme, HAAi aka Teneil Throssell was born in Karratha, Western Australia, is currently based in London and has been...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 6d

#last4albums

#LeeScratchPerry
#TalkingHeads
#SolidSpace
#Phonolab

Revolution Dub by Lee Perry & The Upsetters (1975)

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 7d

After a 13-year gap (for me, not the artist), I've belatedly returned to the music of Austra.

I really like the two current singles, Siren Song and Math Equation, so I've clearly got some catching up to do.

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Drowning In The Sound Of Orpheus

Austra is another artist that has been around a long while, but who I know little about. Austra is essentially Katie Selmanis, who has been...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 8d

Five very different TV performances from 1965, featuring
Sandie Shaw, Twinkle, Goldie & The Gingerbreads, Donna Loren and Marianne Faithfull.

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Five From The '65 Archive

I've been listening to Having A Rave Up With The Yardbirds recently, which then got me taking a sidestep and digging out music by female art...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 9d

Sometimes Thomas Dolby* pops up at the most unexpected times, in the most unexpected places, but my day is always the better for it.

* His music and videos, obviously. He's not badgering me like a door-to-door salesperson.

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You Don't Do Heavy Metal In Dobly

Something Thomas Morgan Robertson or, to give him his more commonly accceptable appellation, Thomas Dolby knows only too well. Songwriter, ...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 10d

I've gathered my thoughts on Edwyn Collins' gig at Komedia in Bath on Tuesday and dumped them all on my blog.

There's also an 83-minute Dubhed selection recreating the setlist, plus a repost of a shorter (47-minute) selection I did back in July.

Enjoy!

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The Endless Are Possibilities, The Possibilities Are Endless

On Tuesday 30th September, it was time to see Edwyn Colllins at Komedia in Bath for the fifth stop on The Tes timonial Tour 2025: A Last L...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 11d

Gutted to have missed reggae legends The Cimarons, supported by hometown heroes Talisman at The Jam Jar in Bristol last night.

Consoling myself with a brilliant hour-long festival set from each.

#TheCimarons
#Talisman

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Missed Opportunity In A Jam Jar

Reggae legends The Cimarons played The Jam Jar in Bristol on Friday (3rd), supported by the equally brilliant hometown heroes Talisman . ...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 12d

My Bandcamp Friday shopping bag will include music by Bedford Falls Players ft. Kai Cooper, Dirt Bogarde, Duncan Gray, Elastica Dub ft. Gabriel Blue, Friendship v. Lambchop, GIFT, Paul Blackman v. Prince Fatty, Phonolab ft. Flowdan & Gaudi, Scanner and SPRINTS.

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Bag o' Tunes, Tunes, Tunes

Little in the way of commentary, plenty in the way of quality music to buy today, if you're reading this on Friday. 1) PIHKAL ( Phenethylami...

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 13d

Beggar & Co. providing Spandau Ballet with a life-saving funk transfusion in 1981.

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Funky Beggar

In July 1981, Spandau Ballet delivered their fourth single, Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On), with a suitably sweaty club video....

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 13d

An unforgettable night in the presence of @edwyncollins.bsky.social last night at Komedia in Bath.

Heart warming and heart breaking, often at the same time.

What a privilege to be there. 💕

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Dave @grooveisintheheart.bsky.social · 14d

All ready for Edwyn Collins at Komedia in Bath tonight

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Mike Clements @mikeclements.bsky.social · 14d

Went to see @edwyncollins.bsky.social tonight in Bath. Wonderful.

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Khayem @khayem.bsky.social · 13d

A fantastic night in the presence of a legend. It was a privilege to be there.

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