This Poison!
@riproaringstuff.bsky.social
Late 80's Indie Popsters! Peel Session released in 2022 on @precrecs.bsky.social !!
"Rip Roaring Stuff from the Perth boys!!" John Peel.
"Rip Roaring Stuff from the Perth boys!!" John Peel.
Pinned
This Poison!
@riproaringstuff.bsky.social
· Apr 18
SMITHS 📷📷
Edge Hill College
18.11.83
What an adventure! 3 of TP! (not yet formed) 260 miles to sold out gig, in back door during soundcheck. Ended up back/in front of/on the stage! That night opened our eyes! RIP AR
@miromoir.bsky.social
@smiths-history.bsky.social
@johnsavage.bsky.social
Edge Hill College
18.11.83
What an adventure! 3 of TP! (not yet formed) 260 miles to sold out gig, in back door during soundcheck. Ended up back/in front of/on the stage! That night opened our eyes! RIP AR
@miromoir.bsky.social
@smiths-history.bsky.social
@johnsavage.bsky.social
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Rock's most significant moment? And it's not the Beatles? What! Well, they do feature in it. Here it is...
grantmcphee.substack.com/p/rocks-most...
grantmcphee.substack.com/p/rocks-most...
Rock's Most Significant (and strangest) Event?
Rock’s most significant event?
grantmcphee.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Rock's most significant moment? And it's not the Beatles? What! Well, they do feature in it. Here it is...
grantmcphee.substack.com/p/rocks-most...
grantmcphee.substack.com/p/rocks-most...
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Montague & Capulet
Ebony & Ivory
The Relations & This Poison! side by side :-)
Ebony & Ivory
The Relations & This Poison! side by side :-)
February 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Montague & Capulet
Ebony & Ivory
The Relations & This Poison! side by side :-)
Ebony & Ivory
The Relations & This Poison! side by side :-)
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It’s the first open decks of the year tomorrow, and - after a delve into the Eighties Indiepop Archive - I reckon I’ve settled on a selection very much like this.
#nowplaying #BestSongHeardToday #MusicSky #VinylRecords
#nowplaying #BestSongHeardToday #MusicSky #VinylRecords
January 31, 2026 at 1:16 PM
It’s the first open decks of the year tomorrow, and - after a delve into the Eighties Indiepop Archive - I reckon I’ve settled on a selection very much like this.
#nowplaying #BestSongHeardToday #MusicSky #VinylRecords
#nowplaying #BestSongHeardToday #MusicSky #VinylRecords
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Strong Indiepop Hall of Fame presence here. McCarthy, @riproaringstuff.bsky.social, @thejunebrides.bsky.social
Have fun at Open Decks!!
Have fun at Open Decks!!
It’s the first open decks of the year tomorrow, and - after a delve into the Eighties Indiepop Archive - I reckon I’ve settled on a selection very much like this.
#nowplaying #BestSongHeardToday #MusicSky #VinylRecords
#nowplaying #BestSongHeardToday #MusicSky #VinylRecords
January 31, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Strong Indiepop Hall of Fame presence here. McCarthy, @riproaringstuff.bsky.social, @thejunebrides.bsky.social
Have fun at Open Decks!!
Have fun at Open Decks!!
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New on The Noise of Art…
Life with the Twinsets - Gaye and Rachel Come Home
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As The Twinsets Peel Sessions 82-83 LP is released, a look back at hearing Edinburgh’s swinging singing sisters the first time over 40 years ago, and the big gold mistake that came later.
Life with the Twinsets - Gaye and Rachel Come Home
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As The Twinsets Peel Sessions 82-83 LP is released, a look back at hearing Edinburgh’s swinging singing sisters the first time over 40 years ago, and the big gold mistake that came later.
January 31, 2026 at 11:04 AM
New on The Noise of Art…
Life with the Twinsets - Gaye and Rachel Come Home
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As The Twinsets Peel Sessions 82-83 LP is released, a look back at hearing Edinburgh’s swinging singing sisters the first time over 40 years ago, and the big gold mistake that came later.
Life with the Twinsets - Gaye and Rachel Come Home
open.substack.com/pub/neilcoop...
As The Twinsets Peel Sessions 82-83 LP is released, a look back at hearing Edinburgh’s swinging singing sisters the first time over 40 years ago, and the big gold mistake that came later.
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Everyone loves the Twinsets !
loving this in the office at the moment, from @precrecs.bsky.social.
Fronted by sisters Gaye and Rachel Bell, the Edinburgh-based Twinsets were leading lights of the independent scene in the early 80s. Total groove, think Shangri-Las making punk.
12" black vinyl: monorailmusic.com/product/peel...
Fronted by sisters Gaye and Rachel Bell, the Edinburgh-based Twinsets were leading lights of the independent scene in the early 80s. Total groove, think Shangri-Las making punk.
12" black vinyl: monorailmusic.com/product/peel...
January 20, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Everyone loves the Twinsets !
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Less than three weeks now to the next Club Precious ... indie-pop triple header with the splendid Autocamper @slumberlandrecords.com @safesuburban.bsky.social the splendid 14 Iced Bears @robertsekula.bsky.social and the splendid Sassyhiya @skepwax.bsky.social ... dice.fm/event/ryanrv...
Autocamper + 14 Iced Bears + Sassyhiya Tickets | £13.47 | 6 Feb @ Paper Dress Vintage, London | DICE
**Club Precious #4 featuring Autocamper, 14 Iced Bears and Sassyhiya**
Club Precious has rapidly developed a reputation for hosting must-see indie showcases...
dice.fm
January 17, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Less than three weeks now to the next Club Precious ... indie-pop triple header with the splendid Autocamper @slumberlandrecords.com @safesuburban.bsky.social the splendid 14 Iced Bears @robertsekula.bsky.social and the splendid Sassyhiya @skepwax.bsky.social ... dice.fm/event/ryanrv...
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The Twinsets – Peel Sessions 82–83 14 track vinyl £20
www.discogs.com/sell/item/39...
www.discogs.com/sell/item/39...
January 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The Twinsets – Peel Sessions 82–83 14 track vinyl £20
www.discogs.com/sell/item/39...
www.discogs.com/sell/item/39...
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whenever i see "free speech"... shut your trap or i'll shut it it for you...
youtu.be/vtxgp_x4yxc?...
youtu.be/vtxgp_x4yxc?...
McCarthy - A.Keep An Open Mind Or Else
YouTube video by MrZaine
youtu.be
January 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
whenever i see "free speech"... shut your trap or i'll shut it it for you...
youtu.be/vtxgp_x4yxc?...
youtu.be/vtxgp_x4yxc?...
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Delighted to say we’re playing Club Precious #5 in London on Thursday 12th March, a fantastic triple bill with @mtmiseryband.bsky.social and Humdrum! Join us at The Waiting Room, below The Three Crowns, Stoke Newington!
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CLUB PRECIOUS #5 feat. JETSTREAM PONY, MT. MISERY and HUMDRUM
Event in London, United Kingdom by Nick Godfrey on Thursday, March 12 2026
facebook.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Delighted to say we’re playing Club Precious #5 in London on Thursday 12th March, a fantastic triple bill with @mtmiseryband.bsky.social and Humdrum! Join us at The Waiting Room, below The Three Crowns, Stoke Newington!
facebook.com/events/s/clu...
facebook.com/events/s/clu...
The Skids - 8 November 1979 Perth
All 4 of TP! were at this gig but we didn't know each other yet! The guy on someone's shoulders is our guitarist, Derek. This image was used as part of a local music exhibition covering a wall of Perth Museum a couple of years ago!
All 4 of TP! were at this gig but we didn't know each other yet! The guy on someone's shoulders is our guitarist, Derek. This image was used as part of a local music exhibition covering a wall of Perth Museum a couple of years ago!
January 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
The Skids - 8 November 1979 Perth
All 4 of TP! were at this gig but we didn't know each other yet! The guy on someone's shoulders is our guitarist, Derek. This image was used as part of a local music exhibition covering a wall of Perth Museum a couple of years ago!
All 4 of TP! were at this gig but we didn't know each other yet! The guy on someone's shoulders is our guitarist, Derek. This image was used as part of a local music exhibition covering a wall of Perth Museum a couple of years ago!
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All being well our stock is arriving tomorrow.
The Twinsets: Peel Sessions 82-83. Released 09/01/2026 on Precious Recordings of London
preciousrecordingsoflondon.bandcamp.com/album/prelp-...
youtu.be/Hs3pREMKmFo?...
#longoverdue
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social
@neilcooper.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
preciousrecordingsoflondon.bandcamp.com/album/prelp-...
youtu.be/Hs3pREMKmFo?...
#longoverdue
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social
@neilcooper.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 9:46 PM
All being well our stock is arriving tomorrow.
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The Twinsets: Peel Sessions 82-83. Released 09/01/2026 on Precious Recordings of London
preciousrecordingsoflondon.bandcamp.com/album/prelp-...
youtu.be/Hs3pREMKmFo?...
#longoverdue
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social
@neilcooper.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
preciousrecordingsoflondon.bandcamp.com/album/prelp-...
youtu.be/Hs3pREMKmFo?...
#longoverdue
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social
@neilcooper.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 8:28 PM
The Twinsets: Peel Sessions 82-83. Released 09/01/2026 on Precious Recordings of London
preciousrecordingsoflondon.bandcamp.com/album/prelp-...
youtu.be/Hs3pREMKmFo?...
#longoverdue
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social
@neilcooper.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
preciousrecordingsoflondon.bandcamp.com/album/prelp-...
youtu.be/Hs3pREMKmFo?...
#longoverdue
@garycrowleyonair.bsky.social
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social
@neilcooper.bsky.social
@grantmcphee.bsky.social
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This morning’s sounds come from Jetstream Pony’s Riley & Coe Show session, from 9th April 2025, on BBC6 Music. Something I was able to be a part of too.
Now captured on a 10” record courtesy of Precious Recordings of London, you can order a copy via the label’s Bandcamp outlet, now.
Now captured on a 10” record courtesy of Precious Recordings of London, you can order a copy via the label’s Bandcamp outlet, now.
January 4, 2026 at 10:11 AM
This morning’s sounds come from Jetstream Pony’s Riley & Coe Show session, from 9th April 2025, on BBC6 Music. Something I was able to be a part of too.
Now captured on a 10” record courtesy of Precious Recordings of London, you can order a copy via the label’s Bandcamp outlet, now.
Now captured on a 10” record courtesy of Precious Recordings of London, you can order a copy via the label’s Bandcamp outlet, now.
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C86 Show 5pm Saturday futureradio.co.uk Blyth Power, Woodentops, Concrete Blonde, Darling Buds, Field Mice, King of Luxembourg, Mission,Husker Du, Primtives, Cure, Smiths @indieover40.bsky.social @louderthanwar.bsky.social @indiepophalloffame.bsky.social @illegibles.bsky.social
Future Radio | Radio That Does Different
futureradio.co.uk
January 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
C86 Show 5pm Saturday futureradio.co.uk Blyth Power, Woodentops, Concrete Blonde, Darling Buds, Field Mice, King of Luxembourg, Mission,Husker Du, Primtives, Cure, Smiths @indieover40.bsky.social @louderthanwar.bsky.social @indiepophalloffame.bsky.social @illegibles.bsky.social
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@riproaringstuff.bsky.social
SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026: BANNERMANS, EDINBURGH
guests of The Scarmanaga Six
tickets-scotland.com/t5115
1st MARCH 2026: THE GLAD CAFE, GLASGOW
With special guests Normal Service
wegottickets.com/event/684522
SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026: BANNERMANS, EDINBURGH
guests of The Scarmanaga Six
tickets-scotland.com/t5115
1st MARCH 2026: THE GLAD CAFE, GLASGOW
With special guests Normal Service
wegottickets.com/event/684522
The Great Leap Forward
The Great Leap Forward is the long-term music project of ex-bIG*fLAME singer and bassist Alan Brown, a multi-instrumentalist songwriter and lyricist who has UK indie heritage from 1982 onwards.
The ...
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December 28, 2025 at 9:09 AM
@riproaringstuff.bsky.social
SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026: BANNERMANS, EDINBURGH
guests of The Scarmanaga Six
tickets-scotland.com/t5115
1st MARCH 2026: THE GLAD CAFE, GLASGOW
With special guests Normal Service
wegottickets.com/event/684522
SATURDAY 28TH FEBRUARY 2026: BANNERMANS, EDINBURGH
guests of The Scarmanaga Six
tickets-scotland.com/t5115
1st MARCH 2026: THE GLAD CAFE, GLASGOW
With special guests Normal Service
wegottickets.com/event/684522
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Edinburgh, late 80s?
December 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Edinburgh, late 80s?
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C86 Show 5pm Saturday futureradio.co.uk The Chesterfields, Milltown Brothers, Blyth Power, Thea Gilmore, Pogues, June Brides, Smiths, Cure, Echo Bunnymen etc @precrecs.bsky.social @illegibles.bsky.social @louderthanwar.bsky.social @teamcherry.bsky.social @indiepophalloffame.bsky.social
Future Radio | Radio That Does Different
futureradio.co.uk
December 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
C86 Show 5pm Saturday futureradio.co.uk The Chesterfields, Milltown Brothers, Blyth Power, Thea Gilmore, Pogues, June Brides, Smiths, Cure, Echo Bunnymen etc @precrecs.bsky.social @illegibles.bsky.social @louderthanwar.bsky.social @teamcherry.bsky.social @indiepophalloffame.bsky.social
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C'mon everybody ... how's about having a Xmas Sunday matinee with us ? Get yer tickets here for a splendid afternoon ... with @peteastor.bsky.social @darrenhayman.bsky.social Lou Terry and a very special guest ... plus mince pies wegottickets.com/event/683400
CLUB PRECIOUS #3 feat. PETE ASTOR, DARREN HAYMAN and LOU TERRY
A not-to-be-missed Xmas afternoon special featuring a pair of indie legends in Pete Astor (The Loft, Weather Prophets and several others) and Darren Hayman (Hefner) playing intimate sets. Proceedings ...
wegottickets.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
C'mon everybody ... how's about having a Xmas Sunday matinee with us ? Get yer tickets here for a splendid afternoon ... with @peteastor.bsky.social @darrenhayman.bsky.social Lou Terry and a very special guest ... plus mince pies wegottickets.com/event/683400
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🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEREK🎉
(it's a big number)
He's known as The Peter Pan of Indie Pop round these parts!
Here's some old pics!
@miromoir.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com
@precrecs.bsky.social
@jetstreampony.bsky.social
@petepaphides.bsky.social
@lindymorrison.bsky.social
(it's a big number)
He's known as The Peter Pan of Indie Pop round these parts!
Here's some old pics!
@miromoir.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com
@precrecs.bsky.social
@jetstreampony.bsky.social
@petepaphides.bsky.social
@lindymorrison.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEREK🎉
(it's a big number)
He's known as The Peter Pan of Indie Pop round these parts!
Here's some old pics!
@miromoir.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com
@precrecs.bsky.social
@jetstreampony.bsky.social
@petepaphides.bsky.social
@lindymorrison.bsky.social
(it's a big number)
He's known as The Peter Pan of Indie Pop round these parts!
Here's some old pics!
@miromoir.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com
@precrecs.bsky.social
@jetstreampony.bsky.social
@petepaphides.bsky.social
@lindymorrison.bsky.social
🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEREK🎉
(it's a big number)
He's known as The Peter Pan of Indie Pop round these parts!
Here's some old pics!
@miromoir.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com
@precrecs.bsky.social
@jetstreampony.bsky.social
@petepaphides.bsky.social
@lindymorrison.bsky.social
(it's a big number)
He's known as The Peter Pan of Indie Pop round these parts!
Here's some old pics!
@miromoir.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com
@precrecs.bsky.social
@jetstreampony.bsky.social
@petepaphides.bsky.social
@lindymorrison.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
🎉HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR DEREK🎉
(it's a big number)
He's known as The Peter Pan of Indie Pop round these parts!
Here's some old pics!
@miromoir.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com
@precrecs.bsky.social
@jetstreampony.bsky.social
@petepaphides.bsky.social
@lindymorrison.bsky.social
(it's a big number)
He's known as The Peter Pan of Indie Pop round these parts!
Here's some old pics!
@miromoir.bsky.social
@slumberlandrecords.com
@precrecs.bsky.social
@jetstreampony.bsky.social
@petepaphides.bsky.social
@lindymorrison.bsky.social
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#TheWeddingPresent Living and Learning open.spotify.com/track/6LP8Ey...
Living And Learning
open.spotify.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
#TheWeddingPresent Living and Learning open.spotify.com/track/6LP8Ey...
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#NowPlaying on #gimwr Ruts - Staring At The Rude Boys (Peel Session)
Listen at🎧👇
www.tinyurl.com/madwaspradio
Smart Speakers: Say “Play Mad Wasp radio on Tune In”
@madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social - All killer, no filler
Listen at🎧👇
www.tinyurl.com/madwaspradio
Smart Speakers: Say “Play Mad Wasp radio on Tune In”
@madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social - All killer, no filler
November 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
#NowPlaying on #gimwr Ruts - Staring At The Rude Boys (Peel Session)
Listen at🎧👇
www.tinyurl.com/madwaspradio
Smart Speakers: Say “Play Mad Wasp radio on Tune In”
@madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social - All killer, no filler
Listen at🎧👇
www.tinyurl.com/madwaspradio
Smart Speakers: Say “Play Mad Wasp radio on Tune In”
@madwaspradiomwr.bsky.social - All killer, no filler
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Have we mentioned that the magnificent Nervous Twitch @spinoutnuggets.bsky.social are playing wegottickets.com/event/679881/ ... get yer tickets now
CLUB PRECIOUS #2
We follow up our semi-legendary opening night with more of the same – this time via The Lovely Basement as they celebrate the launch of their splendid new LP Lowlands. Alt-country Americana with a VU ...
wegottickets.com
November 2, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Have we mentioned that the magnificent Nervous Twitch @spinoutnuggets.bsky.social are playing wegottickets.com/event/679881/ ... get yer tickets now
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Get y'self there ...
Next week! We have the pleasure of performing at Club Precious 2 in London alongside the very groovy Nervous Twitch and the much-looked-forward-to Polite Company.
Tickets at wegottickets.com/event/679881
@precrecs.bsky.social
@noaloharecords.bsky.social
@spinoutnuggets.bsky.social
Tickets at wegottickets.com/event/679881
@precrecs.bsky.social
@noaloharecords.bsky.social
@spinoutnuggets.bsky.social
CLUB PRECIOUS #2
We follow up our semi-legendary opening night with more of the same – this time via The Lovely Basement as they celebrate the launch of their splendid new LP Lowlands. Alt-country Americana with a VU ...
wegottickets.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Get y'self there ...