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Stephen Lovell

@sjlovell.bsky.social

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Historian by trade. Lover of live music and amazing bands, both new and iconic.

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Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Jan 22

Brilliant, clear advice. Really looking forward to checking out lots of awesome bands again this year. 🤘 @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social @drownedinsound.org

Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · Jan 20

Check out the full list at @drownedinsound.org: Full article at: www.drownedinsound.org/25-ideas-to-...

25 Ideas to Keep Your Music Scene Alive in 2025

A list of ways music fans can support the music we love and the grassroots ecosystem it relies upon.

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Music Venue Trust @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social · Jan 20

Check out the full list at @drownedinsound.org: Full article at: www.drownedinsound.org/25-ideas-to-...

25 Ideas to Keep Your Music Scene Alive in 2025

A list of ways music fans can support the music we love and the grassroots ecosystem it relies upon.

www.drownedinsound.org

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Reposted by Stephen Lovell

The Pale White @thepalewhite.bsky.social · Jan 22

‘Lost In The Moment’ - out 28/01/25.

A song that means a tremendous amount to us, and welcomes you into our new world.

Please go and pre-save it!
☹️ ffm.bio/thepalewhite

Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Apr 18

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Absolute masterpiece! The Pale White have unleashed their second album, The Big Sad, today! Best Geordie rock band of their generation… and then some! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 @thepalewhite.bsky.social

The Big Sad

The Pale White · Album · 2025 · 13 songs

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Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Feb 25

Outstanding one hour set from the incredible The Murder Capital @themurdercapital.bsky.social tonight at the Caves, Edinburgh! New album, Blindness, is stunning. Will post a full review tomorrow. Thanks to @assaiedinburgh.bsky.social

Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Feb 13

Lost In The Moment by The Pale White! Superb new promo video just dropped now! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@thepalewhite.bsky.social 🤘

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The Pale White - Lost In The Moment (Official Music Video)

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Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Feb 5

The awesome Geordie band, Idle Hands, completely smashed it at Zerox bar, Newcastle, back in December. Here is my review for NE Volume Magazine. #newmusic

Idle Hands at Zerox Bar, Newcastle. 20th December 2024.

Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Feb 4

www.instagram.com/p/DFlXsZXOjC... My review of the tremendous headline set by The Lounge Society at The Trades in Hebden Bridge on Saturday. @thetradesclub.bsky.social @louderthanwar.bsky.social #newmusic

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Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Jan 27

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Epic new track Lost In The Moment by The Pale White played as Track Of Dawn on BBC6 Music today (cheers to The Hawk!) Listen at 6:57 on BBC Sounds. Welcome back lads! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 @thepalewhite.bsky.social @chrishawkinsdj.bsky.social #newmusic #trackofdawn

Chris Hawkins - with Nick Hodgson from Everyone Says Hi - BBC Sounds

Chris is joined by Nick Hodgson from Everyone Says Hi

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Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Jan 25

The return of The Pale White! Best Newcastle rock band of this generation! @thepalewhite.bsky.social 🤘 #newmusic #Geordies

The Pale White @thepalewhite.bsky.social · Jan 22

‘Lost In The Moment’ - out 28/01/25.

A song that means a tremendous amount to us, and welcomes you into our new world.

Please go and pre-save it!
☹️ ffm.bio/thepalewhite

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Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Jan 22

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Sounds of the 2020s. An effort to highlight the best live bands that I’ve seen since lockdown. A number of these will be touring and recording this year. #newmusic

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Sounds Of The 2020s

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Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Dec 28

Highlights of 2024 Gigs Part 2

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Stephen Lovell @sjlovell.bsky.social · Dec 28

Highlights of 2024 Gigs Part 1

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