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Purplmac
@purplemac.bsky.social
🇪🇺new music (indie, alternative rock), host of the purpl mac music session podcast https://purplmacsession.buzzsprout.com/?fbclid=PAAaZgutRuBvDE0eYpGkwVt74-8Y4Q6MUajlvSGcF_pCT-lMlls5HT-FozTeg
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New episode to fight Blue Monday
feat. music by

@whitelands.bsky.social
@soniccathedral.bsky.social
Lande Hekt
@tapeterecords.bsky.social

@bandeliersband.bsky.social
Special Friend
@skepwax.bsky.social
Astral Bakers

Thanks for listening as always
#MusicSky

⏬️
purplmacsession.buzzsprout.com
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

Daty 7 - A song with a unique voice

Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas

open.spotify.com/track/0AxZUY...
February 7, 2026 at 9:11 PM
#MusicChallenge
#DavidsMonthOfMusic

2/7 : a song with a word that starts with "un" in the title

Under the rainbow by @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social

Pre-ordered the digital copy on bc yesterday
(FFO indie pop, jangle pop)

shapeslikepeople.bandcamp.com/album/under-...
Under the Rainbow, by Shapes Like People
12 track album
shapeslikepeople.bandcamp.com
February 7, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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#nowspinning Suzan Köcher's Suprafon

Thank you for influencing me @purplemac.bsky.social!
February 7, 2026 at 4:43 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic

Day 6- A Song With No Clear Chorus

Ophiuchi hotline by Psychic Love Child

They were probably too busy with 🍄 to care for the chorus 😉

psychiclovechild.bandcamp.com/track/ophiuc...
Ophiuchi Hotline, by Psychic Love Child
track by Psychic Love Child
psychiclovechild.bandcamp.com
February 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Sirens
open.spotify.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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The first Bandcamp Friday of 2026 is this Friday, February 6th. From midnight to midnight PDT, we'll be waive our revenue share and pass the funds directly to artists & labels. Mark your calendars and get those wishlists ready. daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban...
February 4, 2026 at 5:20 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic

Day 5- A Song You Wish Was Longer

Black Magic by LA duo Magic Wands

(new album on the way)

open.spotify.com/track/1b5d8H...

magic-wands.bandcamp.com/album/aloha-...
Black Magic
open.spotify.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
DAIISTAR - Star Starter (Official Video)
YouTube video by Fuzz Club
youtu.be
February 4, 2026 at 8:03 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic

Day 4- A Song That Feels Brutally Honest

The landlord by Patio Gas

"When I grow up I want to be a landlord, Be a criminal but keep it above board. Soon to make a mighty hoard, I will etch out every ethic of my own accord"

patiogas.bandcamp.com/album/diggin...
Digging your own grave., by Patio Gas
10 track album
patiogas.bandcamp.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 PM
#NewMusic playlist updated

2026 s*cks apart from new music

Keep hearing gems every day from the underground scene

U like what you hear? don't forget #bandcampfriday this week, grow your collection.
Buying 1 track= worth more than 1000 of streams

#MusicSky

open.spotify.com/playlist/2te...
February 3, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic

Day 3- A Song Outside Your Usual Taste

Love the Skinner Brothers' rock style.I was doubtful of a hip hop version of stupid much.To my surprise I really like this hip hop version
As much as the original

youtu.be/LCP7DXqugoQ?...

open.spotify.com/track/0Yequ6...
Stupid Much? (Future Utopia Remix)
YouTube video by The Skinner Brothers - Topic
youtu.be
February 3, 2026 at 7:44 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic

Day 2 - a song that captures a generation

Depeche Mode - Enjoy the silence

youtu.be/aWGzr-kOoQY?...
February 2, 2026 at 8:19 PM
#StandaloneSingles
#MusicChallenge

Warmer than gold by GUV

Entire album released last Friday is 👌🏻 to be honest.

youtu.be/io1dW_454_o?...

open.spotify.com/track/77k6Zd...
GUV - Warmer Than Gold (Official Video)
YouTube video by Run For Cover Records
youtu.be
February 2, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Reposted by Purplmac
www.mixcloud.com/michael-tann...

And blast off..... Yep. @oldindiekid.bsky.social n me are here somewhere....

Another load of loud new n old bangers bangers....

Including.....
@michiemusic.bsky.social
@yonmon.bsky.social
Oh and loads more that's gunna make dry January seem like a fever dream.
Cosmic Mushrooms - The Bucket Hatted Booster Boys - Ep1 - Space...
Last time our heroes were certain to spend their days roaming the post apocalypse wastelands as Indie Zombies, but something out of this world happened and somewhere out there they have managed to be ...
www.mixcloud.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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Bon Iver is releasing a live version of "Naeem (Can't You Hear Crying)", now only on Bandcamp. 100% of proceeds will be donated to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Join in to support those organizing, protecting, and sheltering against ICE in the state.

boniver.bandcamp.com/track/naeem-...
January 30, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Day 1 - a song that makes you feel unstoppable

Everything is easy by Dead Pony

A banging debut from 2020, it's hot & spicy 🔥

open.spotify.com/track/6c4HyC...

youtu.be/GdrAR_lQo4Q?...
Everything is Easy
open.spotify.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:22 PM
@theretweeter.bsky.social Happy Saturday, tx for rts this week as always
January 31, 2026 at 7:48 PM
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I don't use this platform as much as I should, but my show Spin This! Episode 35 is streaming now. Featuring guest Lucas of Como Como sharing his thoughts and insights on his latest track "Sunday". Plus music from The Cure, Honeymoan, Witch Post and more. www.mixcloud.com/SpinThisSoun...
January 25, 2026 at 7:55 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic

Day 31 - a song that feels like a long journey

Dusty Jungle by Night Beats 🍄🌴

nightbeats.bandcamp.com/album/rajan

youtu.be/uPQvmaW24rc?...
January 31, 2026 at 7:39 PM
#BlueZicos
#MusicChallenge

Saturday: Heavy Sleep

The Horrors - Still Life

"When you wake up when you wake up, You will find me"

youtu.be/sJQk0jDZx8o?...
January 31, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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Today Sunlight Echoes, the 2nd album by the magnificent @whitelands.bsky.social is released.

I had the huge honour of contributing backing vox to the track Sparklebaby which I did in a studio in Hackney last year.

Info: visit their page or @soniccathedral.bsky.social's.

Photo of me by Iris. x
January 30, 2026 at 5:43 PM
#MusicChallenge
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic

Day 29 - a song that sounds best loud

A cover of deceptacon by Sprints

(punkier version than the original)

open.spotify.com/track/41sJBg...
Deceptacon
open.spotify.com
January 28, 2026 at 10:37 PM
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I have a newsletter that's pretty good. It's growing and I'm getting better at writing it.

It's about books and music and short stories and has links to paywall-free bookish and musicish things from elsewhere.

It's free. You can see a sample here too:
Home
Waste your Thursday with Welcome Distractions. Under-the-radar music, book recommendations, and great, paywall-free links.
newsletter.turnandwork.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:20 PM