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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · 12d

From 9.00 am tomorrow morning, until midnight on Sunday, there is FREE UK SHIPPING at the Needle Mythology merch store.

Now including the new line of Lilac Time merch, which features the brilliant artwork from The Lilac Time LIVE album.

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Sep 23

It's our product. Teemill take their cut and we get to hold zero stock. Win win.

Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Sep 22

Would you like to look unbearably cool, like these young people? How? Just visit the Needle Mythology merch store, where you can find a range of clothing and accessories emblazoned with the logo of your favourite independent record label.

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thanks to @fobraonain for playing Brian ‘Big Green Eyes’ on @RTERadio1 tonight. Taken from Brian album re issue Understood on @needlemythology

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

John Creedon Wednesday 10 September 2025

A mix of contemporary, Irish and international tracks to take you on a melodic journey into the evening. Presented by Fiachna Ó Braonáin

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Sep 9

You are very welcome @clarewadd.bsky.social

Clare Wadd @clarewadd.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thanks to @needlemythology.bsky.social and @kensweeney.bsky.social for giving me and @uncharteredstreets.bsky.social copies of the beautiful reissue of Brian’s Understand. I live handily near one of @needlemythology.bsky.social though on the wrong side of the river, so paddled over to pick them up.

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Rob @samtherapy.bsky.social · Aug 30

The latest @needlemythology.bsky.social release. I love the love they show for their releases #music

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thank you to Tower Dublin.

@kensweeney @kensweeney.bsky.social · Aug 30

CD & Vinyl now in @towerrecordsdublin.bsky.social
“Album of the Week: Lost 90s Irish Indie Classic!” @needlemythology.bsky.social
With lovely write up towerrecords.ie/album-of-the...

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Dr Jon Sutton @jonsutton.bsky.social · Aug 29

Somehow, despite its legendary indiepop status, I've never heard a single note of this. Looking forward to putting that right. @needlemythology.bsky.social

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Mark Nelson @zardoz67.bsky.social · Aug 30

In 1992 I was living in London, alone and very unhappy. Not sure how I missed this album about being alone in London and very unhappy but I did and now @needlemythology.bsky.social have re-released it and I know it’s my album of the year even though it’s more than 30 years old.

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Aug 30

Thank you to Tower Dublin.

@kensweeney @kensweeney.bsky.social · Aug 30

CD & Vinyl now in @towerrecordsdublin.bsky.social
“Album of the Week: Lost 90s Irish Indie Classic!” @needlemythology.bsky.social
With lovely write up towerrecords.ie/album-of-the...

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · Aug 23

A very happy 21st birthday to the album ‘Everyone Is Here’ by the amazing Finn Brothers!! ❤️

We need a new Finn Brothers album I reckon!

Favourite tracks?

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Pete Paphides @petepaphides.bsky.social · Aug 21

For the duration of the Bank Holiday Weekend, I've reduced the price of every already released album on Needle Mythology by 20%. To help you decide, here's a playlist featuring some of my favourite songs from those releases. Purchase link in the playlist description. open.spotify.com/playlist/0UX...

Needle Mythology 20% Off All These Amazing Titles For Just This Weekend Playlist

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Aug 22

RTÉ published a great interview with Ken Sweeney - otherwise known as Brian. Amongst other things, Ken tells RTÉ a little bit about his musical inspirations, his first ever gig and the first record he ever bought.

You can read the article here: https://loom.ly/h4Ntr94

Behind the music - Ken Sweeney of Brian

UK label Needle Mythology, founded by music journalist Pete Paphides, has re-released Brian's debut album, Understand, under the new title of Understood. We asked singer Ken Sweeney the BIG questions . . .

www.rte.ie

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Jul 29

Needle Mythology is thrilled to announce two forthcoming releases: The Lilac Time - Looking For A Day In The Night 2025 Remaster and The Lilac Time: LIVE - a previously unreleased 2007 live show. Releasing on October 24th, they can be pre-ordered now via @burningshed.com

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Jul 24

Mojo declared Think Once More - A Journey With the Montgolfier Brothers "the best sadcore you haven't discovered yet". You can purchase a copy from the official Needle Mythology store at @burningshed.com or from all good music retailers.

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Jul 23

Due to unforeseen manufacturing issues, we have been forced to move the release date of Brian - Understood to August 29th. We sincerely apologise to those of you who were looking forward to receiving your copies earlier. Thank you so much for bearing with us.

Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Jul 16

Ken Sweeney, known as Brian, was interviewed on the RTE Dan Hegarty 2fm Alternative radio show, about the release of Understood. Listen here (from 24.11):
https://loom.ly/ePh_4Os PreOrder Understoof from the official Needle Mythology store at @burningshed.com

2FM Alternative with Dan Hegarty Tuesday 15 July 2025

Another visit to the Session Archives with tracks from Fontaines D.C (2018), Scheer from a 1993 Fanning Session, and 2025 2fm Rising artist Annie-Dog from a Session recorded earlier this year. Playlist - The Alternative (with Dan Hegarty) - Tuesday, July 15: Grimes - 'You'll Miss Me When I’m Not Around’ Kneecap (feat: Mozey) - 'The Recap' The Prodigy …

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Jun 20

UNDERSTOOD - the first ever re-issue of UNDERSTAND - the acclaimed 1992 debut album by BRIAN. Out on July 25th, 'UNDERSTOOD' is available on CD, Vinyl and limited edition Teal Vinyl. Pre-order here: https://loom.ly/gskDUwY
#KenSweeney #Setantarecords #reissue #needlemythology

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Jun 18

UNDERSTOOD - the first ever re-issue of UNDERSTAND, the acclaimed 1992 debut album by BRIAN (the name chosen by Dublin singer-songwriter KEN SWEENEY). Out on July 25th, 'UNDERSTOOD' is available on CD, Vinyl and limited edition Teal Vinyl. Pre-order here https://loom.ly/gskDUwY

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · May 13

We are thrilled to announce ‘UNDERSTOOD’ – the first ever reissue of ‘UNDERSTAND’ – the acclaimed 1992 debut album by BRIAN (Ken Sweeney). Releasing on June 27th on CD, Vinyl and limited edition Teal Vinyl. It is available to pre-order now here:https://orcd.co/brian

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Rockdelux @rockdelux.bsky.social · Apr 21

Canciones fundamentales –aparecen The Wedding Present, April Showers, The Loft, Phil Wilson...– componen “sensitive: an indie-pop anthology” ( @needlemythology.bsky.social ), un valioso testimonio del impacto del indie pop de los 80s en generaciones posteriores.

✍️ @cescguimera.bsky.social

Varios

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Apr 18

Huuuge thanks to Gail O'Hara of the legendary CHICKFACTOR for covering the film of Sensitive launch show on her site.

Available to download here for the bargain price of £7.00

sensitivealbum.com/the-film/

The Film – Sensitive

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Needle Mythology @needlemythology.bsky.social · Apr 10

We are delighted to announce Think Once More - A Journey with The Montgolfier Brothers. CD, g/f black or ltd ed crystal vinyl. Out June 6th. Pre-order at burningshed.com/store/needle...

#montgolfierbrothers #marktranmer #rogerquigley #indiepop #davidgilmour #betweentwopoints

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Andy Mackenzie @andymack.bsky.social · Mar 27

Some treasure by @thelilactime.bsky.social arrived in the post today. It's such a wonderful record put together beautifully by @petepaphides.bsky.social and all at @needlemythology.bsky.social

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berndverleg @berndverleg.bsky.social · Mar 21

30 heerlijke gitaarliedjes verzameld op Sensitive, An Indie Pop Anthology. Samengesteld door muziekjournalist @petepaphides.bsky.social en uitgebracht op @needlemythology.bsky.social . Met The Primitives, Wedding Present, Pastels, The Field Mice en meer. Mooie comp!

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