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A5 zine + weekly newsletter covering independent, electronic DIY labels/artists. Edited by @neilmason.bsky.social, a @castlesinspace.bsky.social publication. moonbuilding.substack.com / [email protected]
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We've gone from No.1 in the #substack Music (rising) chart to No.83! That's a heck of a nosedive.

Subscriptions are £3.50/month. I wonder how many sign-ups it'll take to bump us back up the chart!

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MOONBUILDING WEEKLY | Substack
Champion of independent DIY electronic artists and labels. Click to read MOONBUILDING WEEKLY, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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There's still ad space in Substack's No.1 Music (rising) newsletter, Moonbuilding Weekly (still Top 10, Patti Smith just kicked our ass, we're still kicking Laura Marling's ass).

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We've 1,750+ subscribers waiting to snaffle your wares. Two ad spaces left, say hello now
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February 4, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Tuesday! My favourite day of the week. Who wants an ad in the newsletter that's sitting at No.1 in Substack's Music (Rising) chart? Two slots left for this Friday. £50/week or two for £75.
February 3, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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So this is what happens when you turn on your subscription option and line the Substack coffers with silver... no.1 in the music rising chart!
February 2, 2026 at 3:31 PM
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willieg.bsky.social
This and @electronicsound.bsky.social are the two most important publications for electronic music - but this one comes out every week!
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Happy Monday! If you missed our first newsletter of the year it's packed to gills with fresh tunage. We also launched our new subscription service at the weekend. Look for the little "subscribe" buttons in the mailout to lend your support.

moonbuilding.substack.com/p/issue-93-3...
Issue 93 / 30 January 2026
The essential DIY electronic music lowdown: Track Of The Week: Hannah Hu + Album Of The Week: James Adrian Brown + Laura Cannell + Stuart Cook + Markus Guentner + so much more...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
moonbuilding.bsky.social
Happy Monday! If you missed our first newsletter of the year it's packed to gills with fresh tunage. We also launched our new subscription service at the weekend. Look for the little "subscribe" buttons in the mailout to lend your support.

moonbuilding.substack.com/p/issue-93-3...
Issue 93 / 30 January 2026
The essential DIY electronic music lowdown: Track Of The Week: Hannah Hu + Album Of The Week: James Adrian Brown + Laura Cannell + Stuart Cook + Markus Guentner + so much more...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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Happy February! Just turned on the paid subscription option for Moonbuilding Weekly. If you've already pledged you will be a bona fide subscriber very soon. Thank you.
Subscribe now to support a vibrant DIY electronic music scene. moonbuilding.substack.com/welcome
MOONBUILDING WEEKLY | Substack
Champion of independent DIY electronic artists and labels. Click to read MOONBUILDING WEEKLY, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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February 1, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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great to see @moonbuilding.bsky.social back :)

thanks so much to neil for including qd44 @kaylapainter.bsky.social 🙏💛

load of lovely music from @jo-johnson.bsky.social @plant43.bsky.social @loulayorke.bsky.social @castlesinspace.bsky.social and more

check!
January 30, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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sulkrooms.bsky.social
Huge thanks to Neil @moonbuilding.bsky.social for the great review in today’s Moonbuilding too : moonbuilding.substack.com
MOONBUILDING WEEKLY | Substack
Champion of independent DIY electronic artists and labels. Click to read MOONBUILDING WEEKLY, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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January 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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Some Saturday night fun for you... Here's me chatting with the excellent Steve Thorp about my formative years for his Ziggy's Lament Substack.

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Moonbuilding with Neil Mason, part 1
A MUSICAL LIVES conversation
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January 31, 2026 at 5:44 PM
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A big, bold, beautiful record this...
January 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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All the big guns!
January 30, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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We're back! Have you missed us?

Moonbuilding Weekly Issue 93 is OUT NOW! Album Of The Week: @jamesadrianbrown.bsky.social + much much more!

moonbuilding.substack.com/p/issue-93-3...
Issue 93 / 30 January 2026
The essential DIY electronic music lowdown: Track Of The Week: Hannah Hu + Album Of The Week: James Adrian Brown + Laura Cannell + Stuart Cook + Markus Guentner + so much more...
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January 30, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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We're back! Issue 93 is coming down the pipes at 9.30am. Want a sneak preview? Here's today's playlist. Don't tell anyone.

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Moonbuilding - Moonbuilding Weekly, Issue 93
The pick of latest DIY electronic music releases as featured in Moonbuilding Weekly. Find us at moonbuilding.substack.com
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January 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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Woot! Moonbuilding Weekly returns THIS FRIDAY (30 Jan). We STILL have AD SPACE in this week's issue, incredible I know. Get your wares in front of our 1,750+ subscribers AND support DIY electronic music on one fell swoop.

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January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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Happy Monday! Moonbuilding Weekly is back this Friday (30 Jan) - hurrah - and we still have ad space - boo - help us fill those slots, show off your wares and support DIY electronic music at the same time. Email for details
January 26, 2026 at 11:32 AM
moonbuilding.bsky.social
A week to go before Moonbuilding Weekly returns on 30 Jan.

If you are an artist or a label, you can support our work to spread the word about DIY electronic music through advertising.

We still have ad space for next week. Ads are £50/week, two weeks for £75. Drop me a line to book your slot now.
January 23, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Moonbuilding Weekly is back back back on 30 Jan. There's some changes for 2026... The entire newsletter will remain FREE for everyone, but you can now pledge/subscribe to support our fine work... a monthly subscription is just £3.50 moonbuilding.substack.com
MOONBUILDING WEEKLY | Substack
Champion of independent DIY electronic artists and labels. Click to read MOONBUILDING WEEKLY, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:12 PM
moonbuilding.bsky.social
Moonbuilding Weekly returns next Friday (30/01). We've got plans for this year, oh have we got plans. We also have ad space! Get your wares in front of our 1,750 subscribers for £50/week or two weeks for £75. Email me now...
January 20, 2026 at 11:52 AM
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Hello everyone! Missing us? We'll be back on Friday 30 January. Just to say our advertising department (me) is taking bookings for Jan/Feb. Ads are £50/week or two weeks for £75. Ads are capped at five per issue to ensure eyeballs see 'em. Who's in? Your soaraway Moonbuilding Weekly depends in it.
January 19, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Some reading for you today... This is an incredible piece from Leanor, the partner of my friend @robinturner.bsky.social, on how she dealt with his brain tumour goings-on. I love at the end when she says “I still like being with you”. So beautiful.

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Here we are, no one else
Time flies, Christmas ploughs on, words from the perfect soulmate, Rob Halford
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December 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Some Xmas Eve listening for you! Beth Ditto is a woman with such great taste. This is tunes from start to finish 🔥🔥🔥

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Indie Forever Disco with Beth Ditto - daft punk are playing at your house - BBC Sounds
The biggest and best indie hits for the dance floor from Daft Punk, Jamie xx and M.I.A.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Remember, there's no Moonbuilding Weekly until the new year 😭

But...

Last week's end of year issue is here...
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Issue 92 / 12 December 2025
The essential DIY electronic music weekly: Your totally bumper Xmas issue featuring Album Of The Year, Track Of The Year and Compilation Of The Year rundowns...
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December 19, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Stuck for something to listen to? You are stuck no more. Listen again to @bleek.bsky.social serving up the Moonbuilding Tracks Of The Year on @khuh.bsky.social

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NeilMason's MOONBUILDING top tracks of 2025 https://moonbuilding.substack.com/
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December 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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The Sarno Ultra album we wrote with @kaylapainter.bsky.social is number 7 in @moonbuilding.bsky.social albums of the year list

As is our lastest Jilk album
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ALSO in the top electronic albums for @acloserlisten.bsky.social

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Issue 92 / 12 December 2025
The essential DIY electronic music weekly: Your totally bumper Xmas issue featuring Album Of The Year, Track Of The Year and Compilation Of The Year rundowns...
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December 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM