Five tracks that I've enjoyed listening to (and have played a lot) in 2025: 'Euro Country' CMAT, 'Funk in the Hole' Roy Ayers, 'Small Town Talk' Bobby Charles, 'Stalag 17' The Techniques All Stars, 'California Soul', Marlena Shaw.
December 31, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Five tracks that I've enjoyed listening to (and have played a lot) in 2025: 'Euro Country' CMAT, 'Funk in the Hole' Roy Ayers, 'Small Town Talk' Bobby Charles, 'Stalag 17' The Techniques All Stars, 'California Soul', Marlena Shaw.
Merry Christmas one and all. youtu.be/xrxvHpKI9-0?...
This Christmas (Single Edit)
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December 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Merry Christmas one and all. youtu.be/xrxvHpKI9-0?...
Great time-lapse from sound supremo Andy Coules. A massive thanks to all of the crew who made the tour happen. And thanks to the lovely people who came out to see us. youtu.be/rj7sUX8535M?...
Madness + Squeeze O2 Timelapse
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December 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Great time-lapse from sound supremo Andy Coules. A massive thanks to all of the crew who made the tour happen. And thanks to the lovely people who came out to see us. youtu.be/rj7sUX8535M?...
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Tune into Episode 20 of Top Marks Music podcast on Monday, 8th December 2025 at 8pm on Shoreditch Radio 🎧
December 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Tune into Episode 20 of Top Marks Music podcast on Monday, 8th December 2025 at 8pm on Shoreditch Radio 🎧
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Steve Norman was our guest on Top Marks Music podcast, which was broadcast on 4/11/25. This was when he guessed
Mark Bedford’s choice after just one note 🎧
Mark Bedford’s choice after just one note 🎧
November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Steve Norman was our guest on Top Marks Music podcast, which was broadcast on 4/11/25. This was when he guessed
Mark Bedford’s choice after just one note 🎧
Mark Bedford’s choice after just one note 🎧
And as you can see – it was a lot of fun...
Steve Norman is our special guest on Episode 19 of Top Marks Music Podcast on Shoreditch Radio on Monday, 3rd November at 8pm 🎧
October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
And as you can see – it was a lot of fun...
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Steve Norman is our special guest on Episode 19 of Top Marks Music Podcast on Shoreditch Radio on Monday, 3rd November at 8pm 🎧
October 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Steve Norman is our special guest on Episode 19 of Top Marks Music Podcast on Shoreditch Radio on Monday, 3rd November at 8pm 🎧
If you're up in town this Thursday (30th).
October 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
If you're up in town this Thursday (30th).
The NJE are doing a stripped down in store gig at Rough Trade Denmark St WC2 on Thursday (30th): Check it out: dice.fm/event/l8g37l...
The Near Jazz Experience Plays Tritone + Signing Tickets | From Free | 30 Oct @ Rough Trade Denmark Street, London | DICE
Rough Trade Denmark Street is very excited to present a stripped back performance and signing from The Near Jazz Experience. This unique event celebrates the...
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October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The NJE are doing a stripped down in store gig at Rough Trade Denmark St WC2 on Thursday (30th): Check it out: dice.fm/event/l8g37l...
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Our Spotify playlist has been updated for Episode 18 of Top Marks Music Podcast at open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZZ... 🎧
October 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Our Spotify playlist has been updated for Episode 18 of Top Marks Music Podcast at open.spotify.com/playlist/5ZZ... 🎧
Talking to the Hustle podcast about the new NJE record with some Madness thrown in for good measure: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i5xbs-...
Episode 540 - Mark Bedford of Madness/the Near Jazz Experience
Madness has become their own institution in the UK. There's an entire culture built around their every move, like a ska version of Jimmy Buffett. Sometimes even legends need a break and to just "make ...
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September 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Talking to the Hustle podcast about the new NJE record with some Madness thrown in for good measure: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-i5xbs-...
Here's Top Marks Podcast playlist, Ep. 11-15 for your listening pleasure: open.spotify.com/playlist/3mN...
Top Marks Music Podcast - Episode 11 to 15
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September 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Here's Top Marks Podcast playlist, Ep. 11-15 for your listening pleasure: open.spotify.com/playlist/3mN...
From the vaults: open.spotify.com/playlist/1LH...
Top Marks Music Podcast - Episode 6 to 10
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August 28, 2025 at 10:07 AM
From the vaults: open.spotify.com/playlist/1LH...
We have collated the TOP MARKS playlists so you can catch up on what we've been playing. Here's Episodes 1-5. More to come. open.spotify.com/playlist/1G1...
Top Marks Music Podcast - Episodes 1 to 5
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August 23, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We have collated the TOP MARKS playlists so you can catch up on what we've been playing. Here's Episodes 1-5. More to come. open.spotify.com/playlist/1G1...
Thank you Ron @ronsexsmith.bsky.social for sending over the disc. I’m really enjoying it. The boys in our band send their best too. Here’s to a whopping hit! M
August 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Thank you Ron @ronsexsmith.bsky.social for sending over the disc. I’m really enjoying it. The boys in our band send their best too. Here’s to a whopping hit! M
Speaking with the boss of bosses. (Pic by Lawrence Watson, I think). www.instagram.com/p/DNCzwyto3P...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Speaking with the boss of bosses. (Pic by Lawrence Watson, I think). www.instagram.com/p/DNCzwyto3P...
Speaking with the boss of bosses. www.instagram.com/p/DNCzwyto3P...
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August 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Speaking with the boss of bosses. www.instagram.com/p/DNCzwyto3P...
Check it out: www.instagram.com/reel/DM8K0Os...
August 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Check it out: www.instagram.com/reel/DM8K0Os...
Oakland last night.
May 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Oakland last night.
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A walk from Bournville to Birmingham, listening to Top Marks Podcast. 👌🏻
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May 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A walk from Bournville to Birmingham, listening to Top Marks Podcast. 👌🏻
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Check out the next episode of Top Marks Music Podcast on Monday, 5th May 2025 at 8pm on Shoreditch Radio 🎧
May 4, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Check out the next episode of Top Marks Music Podcast on Monday, 5th May 2025 at 8pm on Shoreditch Radio 🎧
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Our Spotify playlist for Episode 12 of Top Marks Music Podcast, is now available to listen to at open.spotify.com/playlist/3K4... 🎧
April 19, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Our Spotify playlist for Episode 12 of Top Marks Music Podcast, is now available to listen to at open.spotify.com/playlist/3K4... 🎧
The stage clothes are pretty good as well: www.instagram.com/reel/DIOX45M...
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April 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The stage clothes are pretty good as well: www.instagram.com/reel/DIOX45M...