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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 2d

The latest instalment of the Sonic Nomads Podcast is available to stream NOW.

19 great acts including TOM A. SMITH, PALE BLUE EYES, BAXTER DURY & Rich’s 3 Divergent Discoveries which he describes as 'Angry', 'Smooth' & 'Raucous'.

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#podcast #newmusic #alternative

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 11d

Proudly being THAT radio show (or podcast) . Every two weeks we inflict our favourite new music ( and favourite old jokes) on the listening public!

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 12d

The lovely folk at a live music and taproom in Dartington called THINGS HAPPEN HERE have launched a record label.

The opening night was at the weekend and featured 4 live acts who appear on a 12 track compilation LP.

Learn more about the night below.

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How to launch a record label and ignite a scene - Things Happen Here’s vinyl baptism in Dartington 27 September 2025 — musomuso.com

It’s not every day a record label is born two miles from your doorstep — and even rarer when its arrival feels like a rallying cry for a region’s underground. But that’s exactly what happened on Satur...

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 15d

The latest instalment of the Sonic Nomads Podcast is available to stream NOW.

20 great acts including Rich’s 3 Divergent Discovery and his Dinosaur Track which has certainly sparked a lot of debate on a certain fan based Facebook page!

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#podcast #alternative #music

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 16d

Steve caught up with a guy called Elliot Elmer who is about to embark on a new solo project called jehü.

We chatted about his background, influences, Stalking Jess Glynne at Radio 1 Big Weekend at Powderham, new music, therapy sessions and looking to the future.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnDW...

jehü interview 24 September 2025

YouTube video by Sonic Nomads UK

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 25d

All good arguments. So where can we find your artists instead?

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 26d

Not aware of the rationale for this, could you expand on your reasoning?

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 27d

Owing to illness, this will not be going out until after 23rd September.

Apologies, we promise to do betterer in the future!

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · 27d

Heads up music lovers.

The minds behind a venue in Dartington (nr Totnes) called THINGS HAPPEN HERE have launched their own record label.

They have a launch party which takes place on Sept 27th, featuring 4 of the 12 acts on the record - more info below.

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Orb release their 18th record 'Buddhist Hipsters' on Oct 10th via Cooking Vinyl.

Learn more about it below as well as checking if they'll be playing at a venue near you...

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#theorb #buddhisthipsters #newmusic #uktour #tickets

The Orb’s Buddhist Hipsters: A psychedelic descent into sonic enlightenment — musomuso.com

In a world that feels increasingly chaotic, The Orb return with a gentle reminder: the mind still has places to wander. Buddhist Hipsters , out October 10th via Cooking Vinyl, is the latest cosmic tr...

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 11

The Orb's show in Dartington (at Things Happen Here) on Friday 21st November has SOLD OUT but they have added an extra night on Thursday 20th November for anyone who missed out.

Don't hang around as they're selling fast!

Tickets available via thingshappenhere.co.uk/event/the-or...

THE ORB - Things Happen Here

Second date added - please note earlier start and finish times on this date. Thursday November 20th is 8pm-11pm.

thingshappenhere.co.uk

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 9

What do you get if you cross BEEN STELLAR, EROTIC SECRETS OF POMPEII, GETDOWN SERVICES, FRIEDBERG, WOLF ALICE, DIVORCE, WUNDERHORSE and BIG THIEF?

You get the next episode of the SONIC NOMADS world famous alt music #podcast.

Yes folks, Steve & Rich will be coming in your ears VERY soon!

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ahead of the release of their 3rd studio album (26 Sept), check out an interview I did with a fab Oxford based band called KANADIA when they supported BLACK FOXXES in Plymouth.

We chatted about touring, festivals, the new record (obvs) and cheese...

youtu.be/jXET7TJU41o?...

#kanadia #interview

KANADIA Interview Plymouth July 2025

YouTube video by Sonic Nomads UK

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today this Sonic Nomad will be mostly listening to this song and contemplating AI whilst trying not to give skynet a reason to unalive me.
#grandson
#ai
#dystopianpop

youtu.be/bsQ_x97_C_Y?...

AUTONOMOUS DELIVERY ROBOT

YouTube video by grandson - Topic

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 6

We caught DIVORCE live at Strange Brew in Bristol on March 31st but I forgot to post the review, so here it is!

They were supported by a fab band from Dublin called DUG.

Read on for more!

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#divorce #dug #livereview #drivetogoldenhammer

LIVE REVIEW: Divorce @ Strange Brew, Bristol, March 31st, 2025 - A night to be treasured.... — musomuso.com

It’s a strange sensation when a band’s debut album feels like a reunion. Divorce may have only just released Drive To Golden Hammer , but their presence has long lingered in the playlists and hearts ...

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy Friday all - To top it off, the new album from @suedehq.bsky.social is out today.

We took a listen, what did we think? Click the link below to find out....

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Post your thoughts below.

#suede #antidepressants #thebleakhour

REVIEW: From Blue Hour to Bleak Hour - SUEDE’s legacy is on the line with 'Antidepressants' — musomuso.com

Picture the scene.  You're going out to dinner. You've booked a babysitter. Spruced up in the shower. Applied (insert body spray and/or aftershave of choice here). You and your date look the par...

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

WINONA FIGHTER release a deluxe edition of their debut album ‘My Apologies to the Chef’ which includes a killer cover of ‘Sabotage’ by The Beastie Boys.

Stream the album / pre-order on vinyl via the link below.

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#winonafighter #debut #deluxe #sabotage #beastieboys

Winona Fighter’s deluxe debut Is a punk love letter to vulnerability, rage & raw musicianship — musomuso.com

Nashville’s rising punk trio Winona Fighter have dropped the deluxe edition of their debut album, My Apologies To The Chef , and it’s not just a re-release — it’s a full-bodied reimagining. Out now...

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

I caught up with Mollie from a fab band called Dea Matrona when they supported The Corrs at Summer Sessions in Plymouth in 2025.

We chatted about their background, influences, Irish dancing and what the future had in store for them!

#deamatrona #interview

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Dea Matrona at Summer Sessions Plymouth 2025

YouTube video by Sonic Nomads UK

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Sorry, it's Mollie, not Molly. 😔

Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

We had a blast chatting to Bailey Tomkinson and Jordan at @boardmasters.bsky.social a few weeks back.

We chatted about their show, pre gig rituals and getting stung by a wasp whilst doing an interview a couple of years back!

#baileytomkinson #interview

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Bailey Tomkinson at Boardmasters 2025

YouTube video by Sonic Nomads UK

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 4

Don't forget to register if you want a chance of bagging tickets to the forthcoming @radiohead.wastehq.social shows....

All tickets will sell out in record time so register NOW to beat the bots!

#radiohead #tour #livemusic #thomyorke #concert

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RADIOHEAD ANNOUNCE A SERIES OF EUROPEAN LIVE DATES FOR NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 2025 — musomuso.com

Ticket registration opens Friday 5th September at Radiohead.com

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you dig your indie folk music, you'll be over the moon to hear that a band called Good Habits will be playing soon in Dartington (nr Totnes).

I caught up with the band to chat about their nomadic beginnings, touring and some amazing collaborations, link below.

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INTERVIEW: GOOD HABITS are coming to Dartington — We caught up with them and chatted all things music.... — musomuso.com

If you haven’t yet heard of Good Habits, that’s about to change. On Friday 7th November, the genre-bending indie-folk trio will bring their riotously inventive sound to Things Happen Here in Dartingto...

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Sep 1

That's the one!

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Aug 31

The other Sonic Nomad saw them when they support Black Foxxes a while ago, he also did an interview with them before the gig

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Sonic Nomads (UK) @sonicnomadsuk.bsky.social · Aug 31

Cake? It was Life Signs.

#SoundCloud
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SONIC NOMADS Podcast - Episode 8

Welcome to the eighth edition of the SONIC NOMADS podcast. On this show, we feature 18 FAB tracks performed by bands that you might not be familiar with, you may well have heard of a few of them but

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