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FOR THE LAST TIME FROM PARIS
Here’s the #IroningMix 225💥
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Here’s the #IroningMix 225💥
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Playlist ➡️ ALT
January 11, 2026 at 3:08 PM
FOR THE LAST TIME FROM PARIS
Here’s the #IroningMix 225💥
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/19X...
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Playlist ➡️ ALT
Here’s the #IroningMix 225💥
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/19X...
▶️ music.apple.com/fr/playlist/...
Playlist ➡️ ALT
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New year, new Indiescovery! @recordsilike.bsky.social @carolinebinnie.bsky.social @glpne73.bsky.social @mikaelqbt.bsky.social @cliveclemens.bsky.social @ineeddirection.bsky.social @alanmuttley1066.bsky.social @francisgllgn.bsky.social @peterf857.bsky.social
www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Happy New Year and happy new indie & alt bangers! Rob O’Cop showcases the latest & greatest, as well as a bunch of top tracks from earlier that he discovered via other people’s best-of-2025 lists. Includes albums of the month from Caution (pictured) & Sophie and Me.
January 10, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Hi folks, thanks to all who took part in #5albums25 around 500 of you nominated an incredible 789 different albums! I’ve attached the top 200 result chart for your perusal, with your album of the year being…drum roll…Geese with Getting Killed. The debut albums competition will resume later today 👍
January 3, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Hi folks, thanks to all who took part in #5albums25 around 500 of you nominated an incredible 789 different albums! I’ve attached the top 200 result chart for your perusal, with your album of the year being…drum roll…Geese with Getting Killed. The debut albums competition will resume later today 👍
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Hi folks, a bit earlier than advertised but it’s time for our traditional end of year poll #5albums25 Please reply with your top 5 albums of 2025 in order of preference including the hashtag, artist and album name. Voting closes at midday on Saturday 3rd Jan, a result chart will follow. My picks..
December 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Hi folks, a bit earlier than advertised but it’s time for our traditional end of year poll #5albums25 Please reply with your top 5 albums of 2025 in order of preference including the hashtag, artist and album name. Voting closes at midday on Saturday 3rd Jan, a result chart will follow. My picks..
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Indiescovery Albums of the Year! Pour yourself an egg nog & tune in! @recordsilike.bsky.social @carolinebinnie.bsky.social @glpne73.bsky.social @mikaelqbt.bsky.social @cliveclemens.bsky.social @ineeddirection.bsky.social @alanmuttley1066.bsky.social @francisgllgn.bsky.social @peterf857.bsky.social
www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i...
Yes, it's the one you've been waiting for! The officially sanctioned Indiescovery Best Albums of 2025! Rob O'Cop counts down from 30 to 1.
(No spoilers here - you'll have to tune in and see! :)) Happy Xmas, Happy New Year, and Happy New Music in 2026!
Yes, it's the one you've been waiting for! The officially sanctioned Indiescovery Best Albums of 2025! Rob O'Cop counts down from 30 to 1.
(No spoilers here - you'll have to tune in and see! :)) Happy Xmas, Happy New Year, and Happy New Music in 2026!
Indiescovery #111 - 2025 Albums of the Year Special
Yes, it’s the one you’ve been waiting for! The officially sanctioned Indiescovery Best Albums of 2025! Rob O’Cop counts down from 30 to 1… (No spoilers here – you’ll have to tune in and see! :) ) H...
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December 24, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Indiescovery Albums of the Year! Pour yourself an egg nog & tune in! @recordsilike.bsky.social @carolinebinnie.bsky.social @glpne73.bsky.social @mikaelqbt.bsky.social @cliveclemens.bsky.social @ineeddirection.bsky.social @alanmuttley1066.bsky.social @francisgllgn.bsky.social @peterf857.bsky.social
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Here’s my new monthly themed show for December. This month the theme is Question Time. Tune in and enjoy a C90’s worth of throwback indie music.
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
December 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Here’s my new monthly themed show for December. This month the theme is Question Time. Tune in and enjoy a C90’s worth of throwback indie music.
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
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Remember part 1 of the 2025 Festive 50 will countdown from 50 to 21 on Sunday night at 8pm*
* ish
* ish
The 2025 Festive 50 countdown will be done over two nights this year.
We’ll have a bumper show on Sunday 21st counting down 50 to 21 and then the top 20 will be on Monday 22nd.
Exactly times to follow but probably around 8pm starts.
At least that’s the plan!
We’ll have a bumper show on Sunday 21st counting down 50 to 21 and then the top 20 will be on Monday 22nd.
Exactly times to follow but probably around 8pm starts.
At least that’s the plan!
December 20, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Remember part 1 of the 2025 Festive 50 will countdown from 50 to 21 on Sunday night at 8pm*
* ish
* ish
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A reminder it’s the 3rd Thursday of the month so the best Thursday of the month
NEW SHOW ALERT 🚨
Thursday is the December edition of the #eio40vprshow broadcast on @vpraudioclub.bsky.social
It’s the usual journey through the songs that I’ve enjoyed since the last show
No Xmas songs, no end of year special, no AOTY
Join me on Mixcloud 7pm GMT
www.mixcloud.com/vpraudioclub/
Thursday is the December edition of the #eio40vprshow broadcast on @vpraudioclub.bsky.social
It’s the usual journey through the songs that I’ve enjoyed since the last show
No Xmas songs, no end of year special, no AOTY
Join me on Mixcloud 7pm GMT
www.mixcloud.com/vpraudioclub/
December 18, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A reminder it’s the 3rd Thursday of the month so the best Thursday of the month
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Welcome to this special edition of The 157 Show.
It's my Top 25 Songs of 2025!
The songs have been selected by me & there is no tracklist so that the Top 25 isn't revealed until you've listened to it! Watch my socials to see who came top!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
It's my Top 25 Songs of 2025!
The songs have been selected by me & there is no tracklist so that the Top 25 isn't revealed until you've listened to it! Watch my socials to see who came top!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
December 14, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Welcome to this special edition of The 157 Show.
It's my Top 25 Songs of 2025!
The songs have been selected by me & there is no tracklist so that the Top 25 isn't revealed until you've listened to it! Watch my socials to see who came top!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
It's my Top 25 Songs of 2025!
The songs have been selected by me & there is no tracklist so that the Top 25 isn't revealed until you've listened to it! Watch my socials to see who came top!
Enjoy Responsibly!!
www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
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Final 2 weeks to get in your list of 12 albums 2000-2009! Love the contributions so far, well countback those eligible in countdown in 2026!
Drop your dozen in comment ⬇️
Drop your dozen in comment ⬇️
Comment below your 12 (A DOZEN) top albums from the 2000s IN ORDER or NO ORDER.
I will add up the tally (12 pts for 1st, 11 for 2nd, etc or 6.5 pts for No Order)
In 2026, I will count back results, one a day til we get to #1. Open til 12/30/25
#Top00sAlbums
#00sMusic
I will add up the tally (12 pts for 1st, 11 for 2nd, etc or 6.5 pts for No Order)
In 2026, I will count back results, one a day til we get to #1. Open til 12/30/25
#Top00sAlbums
#00sMusic
December 17, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Final 2 weeks to get in your list of 12 albums 2000-2009! Love the contributions so far, well countback those eligible in countdown in 2026!
Drop your dozen in comment ⬇️
Drop your dozen in comment ⬇️
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The 2025 Festive 50 countdown will be done over two nights this year.
We’ll have a bumper show on Sunday 21st counting down 50 to 21 and then the top 20 will be on Monday 22nd.
Exactly times to follow but probably around 8pm starts.
At least that’s the plan!
We’ll have a bumper show on Sunday 21st counting down 50 to 21 and then the top 20 will be on Monday 22nd.
Exactly times to follow but probably around 8pm starts.
At least that’s the plan!
December 16, 2025 at 10:18 PM
The 2025 Festive 50 countdown will be done over two nights this year.
We’ll have a bumper show on Sunday 21st counting down 50 to 21 and then the top 20 will be on Monday 22nd.
Exactly times to follow but probably around 8pm starts.
At least that’s the plan!
We’ll have a bumper show on Sunday 21st counting down 50 to 21 and then the top 20 will be on Monday 22nd.
Exactly times to follow but probably around 8pm starts.
At least that’s the plan!
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It's DEADLINE DAY!
Today's your last chance to vote in this year's Festive 50.
Please send me your top 10 tracks of 2025 before the clocks strike midnight (or I just go to bed or something).
Thank you for voting & sharing. I'll stop shouting at you all again very soon.
Today's your last chance to vote in this year's Festive 50.
Please send me your top 10 tracks of 2025 before the clocks strike midnight (or I just go to bed or something).
Thank you for voting & sharing. I'll stop shouting at you all again very soon.
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December 14, 2025 at 9:34 AM
It's DEADLINE DAY!
Today's your last chance to vote in this year's Festive 50.
Please send me your top 10 tracks of 2025 before the clocks strike midnight (or I just go to bed or something).
Thank you for voting & sharing. I'll stop shouting at you all again very soon.
Today's your last chance to vote in this year's Festive 50.
Please send me your top 10 tracks of 2025 before the clocks strike midnight (or I just go to bed or something).
Thank you for voting & sharing. I'll stop shouting at you all again very soon.
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New Indiescovery for your (nearly the) weekend listening pleasure! @recordsilike.bsky.social @carolinebinnie.bsky.social @glpne73.bsky.social @mikaelqbt.bsky.social @cliveclemens.bsky.social @ineeddirection.bsky.social @alanmuttley1066.bsky.social @francisgllgn.bsky.social @peterf857.bsky.social
www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... All-new Indiescovery #110 features lots of lovely dream pop (Annie Hamilton, Eaves Wilder, KEELEY) and shoegaze (Mute Swan, Blue Zero, Rainsong) plus album-of-the-month from Animal Ghosts (pictured) + lots more.
December 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
New Indiescovery for your (nearly the) weekend listening pleasure! @recordsilike.bsky.social @carolinebinnie.bsky.social @glpne73.bsky.social @mikaelqbt.bsky.social @cliveclemens.bsky.social @ineeddirection.bsky.social @alanmuttley1066.bsky.social @francisgllgn.bsky.social @peterf857.bsky.social
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'AI is writing psych rock albums. AAARGH! Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has pivoted to ACTUAL ARMS DEALING and people are still subscribing to his shitty streaming service. AAARGH!'
JR Moores finds some comfort in his favourite psych and avant-rock albums of the year
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JR Moores finds some comfort in his favourite psych and avant-rock albums of the year
buff.ly/1IhgXYL
December 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
'AI is writing psych rock albums. AAARGH! Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has pivoted to ACTUAL ARMS DEALING and people are still subscribing to his shitty streaming service. AAARGH!'
JR Moores finds some comfort in his favourite psych and avant-rock albums of the year
buff.ly/1IhgXYL
JR Moores finds some comfort in his favourite psych and avant-rock albums of the year
buff.ly/1IhgXYL
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💕💜💕
tune in TONIGHT
D R Y
C L E A N I N G
live from
𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙑𝙊𝙄𝘾𝙀𝙎
Dingle
💕💜💕
new album
9 January 2026
on @4ad.com
LIVE
17 & 18 April
Dublin + Limerick
💕💜💕
@othervoiceslive.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/4AnruFl...
#othervoices #OV25
#IrishBluesky #speirgorm
#musicsky #wildatlanticway
tune in TONIGHT
D R Y
C L E A N I N G
live from
𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙑𝙊𝙄𝘾𝙀𝙎
Dingle
💕💜💕
new album
9 January 2026
on @4ad.com
LIVE
17 & 18 April
Dublin + Limerick
💕💜💕
@othervoiceslive.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/4AnruFl...
#othervoices #OV25
#IrishBluesky #speirgorm
#musicsky #wildatlanticway
Dermot Kennedy, Dove Ellis, Dry Cleaning, Jessy BlakeMore, DUG & MOIO | Other Voices Dingle 2025
On Saturday 29 November, the magic at St James’ Church continues as part of Other Voices 2025. Experience intimate sets from London alt rockers Dry Cleaning, fast-rising Irish talent Dove Ellis, Dubli...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
💕💜💕
tune in TONIGHT
D R Y
C L E A N I N G
live from
𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙑𝙊𝙄𝘾𝙀𝙎
Dingle
💕💜💕
new album
9 January 2026
on @4ad.com
LIVE
17 & 18 April
Dublin + Limerick
💕💜💕
@othervoiceslive.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/4AnruFl...
#othervoices #OV25
#IrishBluesky #speirgorm
#musicsky #wildatlanticway
tune in TONIGHT
D R Y
C L E A N I N G
live from
𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙑𝙊𝙄𝘾𝙀𝙎
Dingle
💕💜💕
new album
9 January 2026
on @4ad.com
LIVE
17 & 18 April
Dublin + Limerick
💕💜💕
@othervoiceslive.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/live/4AnruFl...
#othervoices #OV25
#IrishBluesky #speirgorm
#musicsky #wildatlanticway
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Your first of many, many, many reminders that the 2025 vote is now open and votes are coming in.
Please send your top 10 tracks of 2025, in order.
Please send your top 10 tracks of 2025, in order.
November 29, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Your first of many, many, many reminders that the 2025 vote is now open and votes are coming in.
Please send your top 10 tracks of 2025, in order.
Please send your top 10 tracks of 2025, in order.
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My final #MusicChallenge of the year is #SimpleMindsTop30 starting on 1st December. The twelfth one I’ve hosted this year so a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to any of them over the past eleven months. 7-9 more planned for January-April next year then another stab at retirement. 😁🎧💿
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
My final #MusicChallenge of the year is #SimpleMindsTop30 starting on 1st December. The twelfth one I’ve hosted this year so a big thank you to everyone who has contributed to any of them over the past eleven months. 7-9 more planned for January-April next year then another stab at retirement. 😁🎧💿
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The Doors - Best Song Poll - Final
1️⃣ L.A. Woman
2️⃣️ Light My Fire
3️⃣ Peace Frog
4️⃣ Riders On The Storm
5️⃣ The Crystal Ship
6️⃣ The End
📅 Ends: November 25, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
1️⃣ L.A. Woman
2️⃣️ Light My Fire
3️⃣ Peace Frog
4️⃣ Riders On The Storm
5️⃣ The Crystal Ship
6️⃣ The End
📅 Ends: November 25, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
November 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Doors - Best Song Poll - Final
1️⃣ L.A. Woman
2️⃣️ Light My Fire
3️⃣ Peace Frog
4️⃣ Riders On The Storm
5️⃣ The Crystal Ship
6️⃣ The End
📅 Ends: November 25, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
1️⃣ L.A. Woman
2️⃣️ Light My Fire
3️⃣ Peace Frog
4️⃣ Riders On The Storm
5️⃣ The Crystal Ship
6️⃣ The End
📅 Ends: November 25, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
📊 Show results
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LATE BUT LOUD
Here’s the #IroningMix 218💥
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Playlist ➡️ ALT
Here’s the #IroningMix 218💥
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▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ae...
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November 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
LATE BUT LOUD
Here’s the #IroningMix 218💥
▶️ music.apple.com/fr/playlist/...
▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ae...
Playlist ➡️ ALT
Here’s the #IroningMix 218💥
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▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ae...
Playlist ➡️ ALT
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Here’s my latest Themed Edition Mixtape version of The 157 Show.
Enjoy Responsibly!!😎😎
Enjoy Responsibly!!😎😎
New show.
@darren157.bsky.social is back with another brilliant themed 157 show.
This one is Word R.
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
@darren157.bsky.social is back with another brilliant themed 157 show.
This one is Word R.
www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
November 23, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Here’s my latest Themed Edition Mixtape version of The 157 Show.
Enjoy Responsibly!!😎😎
Enjoy Responsibly!!😎😎
#5debutalnumds1014
1 Oshin -Diiv
2. Silence Yourself - Savages
3.WhatDid You Expect …….-The Vaccines
4. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds -s:/t
5 Beady Eye Different Gear StillbSpeeding
1 Oshin -Diiv
2. Silence Yourself - Savages
3.WhatDid You Expect …….-The Vaccines
4. Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds -s:/t
5 Beady Eye Different Gear StillbSpeeding
November 23, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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Reminder that we'll be opening the vote for the 2025 Festive 50 on Friday 28th for those of you lovely lovely people who like to get their votes in early.
Voting will be open for two weeks and the final day of voting will be Sunday 14th December, for those of you sadists who like to make me sweat.
Voting will be open for two weeks and the final day of voting will be Sunday 14th December, for those of you sadists who like to make me sweat.
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Reminder that we'll be opening the vote for the 2025 Festive 50 on Friday 28th for those of you lovely lovely people who like to get their votes in early.
Voting will be open for two weeks and the final day of voting will be Sunday 14th December, for those of you sadists who like to make me sweat.
Voting will be open for two weeks and the final day of voting will be Sunday 14th December, for those of you sadists who like to make me sweat.
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Now started the LIVE Stranger Radio Show
The Cutting Edge connect and join in the station chat room
strangerradio.mixlr.com/events/4672260
90 mins of mainly new music plus 3 tracks from a classic album I purchased in 1983
Full show playlist below
The Cutting Edge connect and join in the station chat room
strangerradio.mixlr.com/events/4672260
90 mins of mainly new music plus 3 tracks from a classic album I purchased in 1983
Full show playlist below
November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Now started the LIVE Stranger Radio Show
The Cutting Edge connect and join in the station chat room
strangerradio.mixlr.com/events/4672260
90 mins of mainly new music plus 3 tracks from a classic album I purchased in 1983
Full show playlist below
The Cutting Edge connect and join in the station chat room
strangerradio.mixlr.com/events/4672260
90 mins of mainly new music plus 3 tracks from a classic album I purchased in 1983
Full show playlist below
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Coming up on Monday my Stranger Radio show The Cutting Edge. 90 mins of mostly new releases with 3 tracks from an album from my archive, Mondays is a classic
www.strangerradio.com
www.strangerradio.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Coming up on Monday my Stranger Radio show The Cutting Edge. 90 mins of mostly new releases with 3 tracks from an album from my archive, Mondays is a classic
www.strangerradio.com
www.strangerradio.com