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A gorgeous music site sharing articles, reviews and interviews on the music I love and want you to love too. Run by Nicola: @call-me-cynical.bsky.social Also at: @notesaboutsound.bsky.social Check out my Linktree: https://linktr.ee/soundsfamiliarblog

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · Nov 16

Any new followers who are wondering what the fuck ‘Means To Me’ threads is and why I post about it, this is the introduction piece explaining where the idea came from.

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Means To Me Threads – An Introduction

A conversation has taken place on Twitter over the last 10 months or so about a book that was due to be published back in April. The book was of interest because it was apparently being written abo…

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 7h

Yes! I hear Evan Peters might be single 🤞

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 11h

Viva España!

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 18h

Wow! It’s 19 years of the brilliant self titled album by the Bluetones for today!! 🔥

Favourite tracks?

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 1d

Ben Folds Applies The Same Principles To Songcrafting Across All Mediums

"Charlie Brown is just an old man in a kids body and I relate to that."

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Forte Magazine | Music & Lifestyle

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 1d

Complete List Of Crowded House Band Members

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Complete List Of Crowded House Band Members

From Melbourne rehearsal rooms to international stages across four decades, Crowded House emerged as one of Australasia's most enduring musical exports.

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 1d

Sometimes, dreams really do come true.

Asheville Stages - Interview: Ben Folds

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Interview: Ben Folds — Asheville Stages

The North Carolina native performs with the Asheville Symphony on Oct. 10 at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium.

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 1d

Still time to join in with this thread 🧵👇

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s #MeansToMe thread 🧵is about the Crowded House song ‘Night Song’ from Gravity Stairs.

Reply to this post with:

* your particular interpretation of it or what it means to you

* what feelings, memories or images it evokes

Today’s song is a random pick!

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 1d

A happy 23rd birthday to the album ‘Ben Folds Live’ by, erm, the amazing Ben Folds! ❤️

It may be a live album, but what’s your fave track?

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 1d

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 2d

Wow. 4 of my picks made the list with 2 in the top 30!

Sadly my beloved Ben didn’t score though 🥲

Richard Shaw @richards7370.bsky.social · 4d

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 3d

Good morning 👋

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 3d

For Your Grammy Consideration 💥

Congratulations @actualbenfolds.bsky.social ❤️

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks. I try to treat this account a bit like a business so feel I need to post even when I’m on holiday etc. Just feels like you have to try harder on here.

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 5d

I’m having some time off, but because I’m so dedicated to delivering posts that nobody reads, I have made drafts for album birthdays and next weeks #MeansToMe thread.

Regardless of whether you care, I bloody do 👍

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 5d

Cool! I put most of my old tickets in frames on the wall.

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Notes About Sound Podcast @notesaboutsound.bsky.social · 5d

ICYMI - the second episode of our podcast is available!!

Have a weekend listen if you haven’t already! 😃

Notes About Sound Podcast @notesaboutsound.bsky.social · 9d

And we’re live! 💥

The second episode of our new podcast is now available.

Have a listen to me and @jamiesplanetsound.bsky.social talking about the album ‘Twisted’ by Del Amitri.

Link to mixcloud below 👇

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Notes About Sound Podcast - Episode 2 - Twisted by Del Amitri

In this episode Jamie and Nic talk about the album Twisted by Del Amitri

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 6d

Hi Rich, Here’s mine:

1. Rockin’ the Suburbs - Ben Folds (2001)
2. The Optimist LP - Turin Brakes (2001)
3. Tom McRae - Tom McRae (2000)
4. Melody A.M. - Röyksopp (2002)
5. Hopes and Fears - Keane (2004)

#5debutalbums0004

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 6d

Catching up on #totp from 1992 and I think someone has pinched Dr Alban’s bike…

90s cycling shorts. That was a look wasn’t it?

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 6d

News that you probably know, but I’m sharing anyway @durutti74.bsky.social

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 6d

Finally ☀️

a penguin wearing sunglasses is holding a golf club and a suitcase with the words out of office above it

ALT: a penguin wearing sunglasses is holding a golf club and a suitcase with the words out of office above it

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Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you the Bluetones for EP 3 which arrived today! Look at that vibrant orange vinyl 😍

London Weekend Television here we go!! 🙌🔥

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 6d

Oh Bill. Sending positive thoughts.

Sounds Familiar @soundsfamiliar.bsky.social · 7d

Fact.

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Notes About Sound Podcast @notesaboutsound.bsky.social · 7d

Twisted cd singles including those pesky postcards 💥

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The Cloud Minders @thecloudminders.bsky.social · 7d

To celebrate #BandcampFriday there's 15% off everything at thecloudminders.bandcamp.com tomorrow (and over the weekend). Just apply the code 'fridayoct25' when you check out!

There's never been a better time to discover
@thecloudminders.bsky.social - please tell all your music loving friends! 🎸🥁🎶😎

The Cloud Minders

The Cloud Minders were formed by Rob Morgan and Paul Kindred in summer '94. They both love '60s pop, chiming guitars and harmonies. When Rob asked Paul if he knew anyone to form a group, he nominated ...

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