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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · 7d

Including music by:
@aureliovoltaire.bsky.social
BB Bomb (@damnablyrecords.bsky.social)
The Cords (@skepwax.bsky.social / @slumberlandrecords.com)
@fascinationsgc.bsky.social
@sparklejetsuk.bsky.social
@supergrasshq.bsky.social
@syntheticvillains.bsky.social

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · 7d

Hear my October @dandelionradio.bsky.social show with guest presenters Rex Broome & Christina Bulbenko from @bigstirrecords.bsky.social who introduce tracks from their new #Halloween compilation album released Oct 10th.

Listen right now on Mixcloud at www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad...

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Sep 1

Including music by:
@brianbilston.bsky.social
Cloud Studies (@‪adamccresswell.bsky.social‬)
The Cords (@skepwax.bsky.social‬)
@giantday.bsky.social
@jamiewoods77.bsky.social
Jodie Langford (@futureproofpromotions.com‬)
@thisistheloves.bsky.social‬
Soft Hearted Scientists (@beastpruk.bsky.social‬)

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Sep 1

Hear my September @dandelionradio.bsky.social‬ show w/ guest presenter Gemma from @dancerband.bsky.social who release new album 'More or Less' Sept 12th on @meritoriorec.bsky.social‬

Listen right now on Mixcloud at www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad...
or on rotating 24/7 schedule at dandelionradio.com

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Aug 1

Including music by:
@groundbird.bsky.social
@jahwobble.bsky.social (@shamelesspromotion.bsky.social)
@laurajanegrace.bsky.social
@men-without-hats.bsky.social
@mjhibbett.bsky.social
@pinkopaque.co.uk
@tamineilson.bsky.social
WENCH! @futureproofpromotions.com

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Aug 1

Hear my August @dandelionradio.bsky.social show with guest presenter Nathan from Soft Hearted Scientists @beastpruk.bsky.social who released new 16-track double LP 'The Phantom of Canton'.

Listen now on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad...
or on rotating 24/7 schedule at dandelionradio.com

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jul 4

Some might say the Summer of #Oasis hysteria starts today! So stand by me to hear my July @dandelionradio.bsky.social show.

It's a wonder wall of sound with loads of supersonic Oasis cover versions in the 1st hour including @simonloverules.bsky.social

www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad...

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jul 3

I was suspended on Facebook 2nd June with no explanation, just an accusation that I might not have followed community standards. It's now been 31 days. I appealed my case, uploaded a photo of myself as identification, and emailed them x3 times last month. No response.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Facebook and Instagram users complain of account bans

After Meta said some Facebook Groups were wrongly suspended, users tell the BBC the impact it is having - and say it's a wider problem.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jul 2

I have taken this story on board. I'm now desperately trying to invade the CD pressing plants for Ed Sheeran and Coldplay in the hope that I can make all future copies of their CDs unplayable too.

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jul 1

Including music by:
Chwaer Fawr @beastpruk.bsky.social
@guerillatoss.bsky.social
@jeanines-band.bsky.social
‬Jodie Langford @futureproofpromotions.com‬
@simonloverules.bsky.social

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jul 1

Hear my July @dandelionradio.bsky.social show w/ guest presenter Stephen from Lightheaded. New LP 'Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!' out now on @skepwax.bsky.social + @slumberlandrecords.com

Listen now on Mixcloud www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad...

or on rotating 24/7 schedule
www.dandelionradio.com

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jun 29

And Stephen from Lightheaded will be taking part in my regular feature 'Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue' on my upcoming July @dandelionradio.bsky.social show!

Skep Wax Records @skepwax.bsky.social · Jun 29

Two of the finest US indiepop bands are coming to the UK next month. New albums from @jeanines-band.bsky.social and Lightheaded will be available at all these shows…

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jun 12

As Alex Warren's 'Ordinary' has been the UK number one single for 12 weeks, l thought it was about time l finally listened to it.

Verdict? Well, the song title is certainly accurate.

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jun 10

Just to let you know, I've been suspended from Facebook since 2nd June. I've heard it can sometimes last up to 30 days!

No idea what I've done wrong, they still haven't told me. Maybe it's the photos of my loud shirts or my bad dad jokes! Anyway, just letting the world know I'm still alive! :)

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jun 2

With thanks to:
@skepwax.bsky.social
@wiaiwya.bsky.social
@beastpruk.bsky.social
@bigstirrecords.bsky.social
@wallofsoundpr.co.uk
@futureproofpromotions.com
@dandyboyrecords.bsky.social
@meritoriorec.bsky.social

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jun 2

Including music by:
@brianbilston.bsky.social
@darrenhayman.bsky.social
@hyperbubble.bsky.social
@jeanines-band.bsky.social
@kuntandthegang.bsky.social
@lextheconartist.bsky.social
@mjhibbett.bsky.social

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Jun 2

Hear my June @dandelionradio.bsky.social show w/ guest presenters Whitney's Playland, who release new EP 'Long Rehearsal' June 20.

Listen on Mixcloud www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad... or various times on rotating schedule www.dandelionradio.com/garethj.htm (ask for DandelionRadio on smart speaker).

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · May 13

Happy @eurovision.tv week! Hear my May @dandelionradio.bsky.social show. 1st half-hour contains a tribute to Clodagh Rodgers, 2025 #Eurovision entries by KAJ & Go-Jo, spoof songs by Big Fat Duck +60's gems by Kirsti Sparboe & Kristina Hautala.

Listen on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad...

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · May 1

with thanks to @shummers.bsky.social and this show may interest @janeduffus.bsky.social

Including music by:

heddlu + Melys (@beastpruk.bsky.social)
Les Sardines (@wiaiwya.bsky.social)
Say Sue Me (@damnablyrecords.bsky.social)
@teaeatertv.bsky.social
Twat Union (@@ilovealcopop.bsky.social)

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · May 1

Hear my May @dandelionradio.bsky.social show w/ guest presenters Christine & Kenny from cult Glasgow band Christine's Cat! They released one flexi disc on Sarah Records in 1989 then disappeared!

Hear on Mixcloud www.mixcloud.com/DandelionRad... + rotating schedule www.dandelionradio.com/garethj.htm

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Apr 22

The Clinger Sisters get a bit more rock 'n' roll later in their material, but I played two of their earliest recordings. If you want a physical copy, it will be available in some UK record shops too. sundazedmusic.bandcamp.com/album/havin-...

Havin' A Good Time, by The Clinger Sisters

29 track album

sundazedmusic.bandcamp.com

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Apr 17

I'm sure they'll play again. I was away when they played Bristol, so l missed them myself!!

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thanks! Probably not super easy to search for. It's click.click!! clickclicktokyo.bandcamp.com/album/season...

Seasonal Shift, by click.click

10 track album

clickclicktokyo.bandcamp.com

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Apr 12

Happy @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social everyone. I hope you managed to buy what you wanted. As usual, l was able to spot the really essential releases. #rsd #recordstoreday #vinyl

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Gareth Jones Dandelion Radio @garethdandelion.bsky.social · Apr 4

Maybe you could reveal who Roy is? After your song, I give a list of potential famous Roys it could be!

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