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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 3d

New album review: Richard Ashcroft - ‘Lovin’ You’

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Richard Ashcroft – ‘Lovin’ You’ album review

Richard Ashcroft follows up a celebratory summer supporting Oasis with the release of ‘Lovin’ You’ on 10 October, 2025. This is Richard’s first album filled with new materia…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 8d

New album review: Stay Inside - ‘Lunger’

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Stay Inside – ‘Lunger’ album review

Photo credit: Ben Shirai Brooklyn band Stay Inside follow up last year’s debut album ‘Ferried Away’ with ‘Lunger’, a record filled with tales of hope, heartbreak and e…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 9d

New album review: ‘Idlewild’ by Idlewild

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Idlewild – ‘Idlewild’ album review

With cover artwork photographed from the exact same spot as the sleeve for ‘Hope Is Important’ – only facing in the opposite direction and in glorious colour – Idlewild make…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 10d

New album review: Snooper - ‘Worldwide’

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Snooper – ‘Worldwide’ album review

Signed to Jack White’s Third Man Records, Nashville band Snooper are set to release ‘Worldwide’, their second album, on 3 October, 2025. Recorded with John Congleton (St Vincent, …

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 11d

New album review: Ash - ‘Ad Astra’

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Ash – ‘Ad Astra’ album review

Photo credit: Andy Willsher Ash reach for the stars on their ninth album ‘Ad Astra’, released on 3 October, 2025 via Fierce Panda Records. Fittingly, the album opens with a cover o…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 21d

‘Insomnia’ by Keaton Henson

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Keaton Henson – ‘Insomnia’

Photo credit: Danielle Fricke Keaton Henson has shared his very own stop-motion video for new song ‘Insomnia’ ahead of the release of upcoming ninth album ‘Parader’ via Play It Again Sam on 21 Nove…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 23d

New album review: #BiffyClyro - ‘Futique’

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Biffy Clyro – ‘Futique’ album review

When discussing the title of Biffy Clyro’s tenth album, Simon Neil explains ”Futique’ is an exploration of ideas, objects or relationships that exist across time – we are ne…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 24d

New album review: Die Spitz - ‘Something to Consume’

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Die Spitz – ‘Something to Consume’ album review

A group with a real gang mentality, Die Spitz share instruments, swap songwriting and vocal duties seemingly on a whim and tackle subjects including politics, addiction and love. Made up of Austin,…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 24d

New EP review: @cheerbleederz.bsky.social - ‘Prove Me Wrong’

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cheerbleederz – ‘Prove Me Wrong’ EP review

cheerbleederz, a DIY supergroup made up of members of Fresh, ME REX, Felicette and Happy Accidents, return with ‘Prove Me Wrong’ – an EP filled with songs inspired by loss, love, …

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 24d

New album review: @divinecomedyhq.bsky.social - ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’

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The Divine Comedy – ‘Rainy Sunday Afternoon’ album review

‘Rainy Day Afternoon’ (out on 19 September, 2025) is the thirteenth album from The Divine Comedy, and it feels luck is in for Neil Hannon following the top five charting of 2019’s…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 24d

‘Alastair’ by Dust

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dust – ‘Alastair’

Photo credit: Charlie Hardy Australian group dust face shared ‘Alastair’ ahead of the release of their debut album ‘Sky is Falling’ on 10 October via Kanine Records. A song ‘about meeting someone d…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 24d

‘This Life’ by congratulations

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congratulations – ‘this life’

Brighton four-piece congratulations have announced their debut album ‘Join Hands’ will be released on 13 February, 2026 via Bella Union. To celebrate the news, they’ve shared the lead single ‘This …

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 24d

‘Align’ by Ailbhe Reddy

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Ailbhe Reddy – ‘Align’

Photo credit: Su Mustecaplioglu Dublin-born singer-songwriter Ailbhe Reddy has shared ‘Align’ ahead of the release of a new album via Don Giovanni Records in 2026. A song about moving on and …

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 24d

‘Mike Nolan’s Long Weekend’ by Free Throw

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Free Throw – ‘Mike Nolan’s Long Weekend’

Free Throw have shared ‘Mike Nolan’s Long Weekend’ ahead of shows with Prince Daddy & the Hyena and a UK tour. A song about feeling misunderstood or how sometimes there is ‘something a little m…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · 24d

‘Light Sleeper’ by Home Front

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Home Front – ‘Light Sleeper’

Photo credit: Lyle Bell Home Front have shared the video for ‘Light Sleeper’ ahead of the release of their new album ‘Watch It Die’ on 14 November, 2025 via VIA LA VIDA ES UN MUS DISCOS. A goth-tin…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Sep 1

New album review: @thebeths.bsky.social - ‘Straight Line Was a Lie’

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The Beths – ‘Straight Line Was a Lie’ album review

New Zealand’s The Beths return with their fourth (and first for new label ANTI-) album ‘Straight Line Was a Lie’. With a focus on how life, no matter how difficult or transformati…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Aug 31

‘Wendolene’ by @divorcehq.bsky.social

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Divorce – ‘Wendolene’

Photo credit: Rosie Sco Divorce have shared the Wallace and Gromit-referencing ‘Wendolene’ to mark the release of the deluxe edition of their debut album ‘Drive to Goldenhammer’. This new release f…

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Simon HB @norock.bsky.social · Aug 31

Actually, Frankenstein is a doctor success at the Venice film festival

BBC News headline: Frankenstein is monster success at Venice film festival

Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married”

Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Aug 25

#dinosaurs in #Southampton? Read our review of #TheLostKingdom

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Review: The Lost Kingdom dinosaur event, Southampton Royal Victoria Park

Situated in the beautiful seafront setting of Southampton’s Royal Victoria Park, The Lost Kingdom promised an adventure back to when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. After a little bit of confusion…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Aug 18

‘Pick Up That Knife’ by Wednesday

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Wednesday – ‘Pick Up That Knife’

Wednesday have shared ‘Pick Up That Knife’ ahead of the release of new album ‘Bleeds’ on 19 September via Dead Oceans. The band have also announced tour dates for the autumn…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Aug 18

‘Chateau Photo’ by Vegas Water Taxi

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Vegas Water Taxi – ‘Chateau Photo’

Photo credit: Charlie Drinkwater Vegas Water Taxi, the new-ish project from Lazarus Kane’s Ben Hambro, has shared ‘Chateau Photo’ ahead of the release of new EP ‘Long Time C…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Aug 18

‘Summer Seizures’ by @thecribs.bsky.social

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The Cribs – ‘Summer Seizures’

Photo credit: Steve Gullick The Cribs have made a welcome return with ‘Summer Seizures’, the lead single from upcoming album ‘Selling a Vibe’ (coming out on 9 January, 2026). Working with Chairlift…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Aug 15

Now for something completely different… Dinosaurs are roaring into Southampton this month with #TheLostKingdom

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Dinosaurs invade Southampton with The Lost Kingdom, 23 August to 7 September 2025

Transport yourself back to the time when dinosaurs ruled the Earth when The Lost Kingdom tour roars into both Southampton’s Royal Victoria Country Park (23 August to 7 September) and Manchest…

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Spectral Nights @spectralnights.bsky.social · Aug 14

New music review/Premiere: ‘Ode to Carl Dennis’ by Alexei Shishkin @ruedefense.bsky.social @audioantihero.bsky.social

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Premiere: Alexei Shishkin – ‘Ode to Carl Dennis’

Photo credit: Lois Shelton We’re excited to premiere ‘Ode to Carl Dennis’, the new single from lo-fi singer/songwriter Alexei Shishkin ahead of the release of new album ‘Goo…

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