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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 1d

To finish the show tonight, a recording of the Apollo 8 mission set to music, followed by Françoise Hardy. Thanks for your company! Same time next week?

James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 1d

Hey you! Fancy joining me on @blackcatradio.bsky.social? I have 2 hours of AMAZING new music and alternative classics right here *holds up huge bag* Get this - New tunes tonight from Sparks, Stereolab, Geese, Momma, Good Neighbours, Rocket, Girl Tones, The Cords and more. 102.5FM, DAB or online NOW!

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 8d

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social the welcome, surprise return of @stereolabgroop.bsky.social with new tune Fed Up With Your Job, out now!

Norman Records @normanrecords.com · 27d

PREORDER: 'Fed Up With Your Job / Constant And Uniform Movement Unknown' by Stereolab

Limited 7'' single featuring two tracks recorded during the same sessions as the band's long-awaited comeback LP 'Instant Holograms On Metal Film'

@stereolabgroop.bsky.social
www.normanrecords.com/records/2116...

Stereolab - Fed Up With Your Job / Constant And Uniform Movement Unknown

Buy FED UP WITH YOUR JOB / CONSTANT AND UNIFORM MOVEMENT UNKNOWN by STEREOLAB. 7" £17.99. Order online today and get FREE UK delivery on orders over £75.

www.normanrecords.com

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 8d

Well spotted!

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 8d

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Second Sleep, the wonderful (and epic) new tune from @magdalenabay.music-social.com, out now!

Magdalena Bay @magdalenabay.music-social.com · 12d

New music release from Magdalena Bay:

✨ Second Sleep / Star Eyes - Single

https://album.link/i/1840286587

#music #magdalenabay #musicsocial

Second Sleep / Star Eyes - Single by Magdalena Bay

Listen now on your favorite streaming service. Powered by Songlink/Odesli, an on-demand, customizable smart link service to help you share songs, albums, podcasts and more.

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 8d

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Cobra, new from Geese. You can find it on their new (excellently titled) album Getting Killed, out now!
geesebandnyc.bandcamp.com/album/gettin...

Getting Killed, by Geese

11 track album

geesebandnyc.bandcamp.com

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 8d

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Just Don't Know (How To Be You), some wonderful new jangliness (trust me, it's a word) from Scottish sister duo The Cords. It's taken from their self-titled debut album, out now on the great @skepwax.bsky.social thecordsband.bandcamp.com/album/the-co...

The Cords, by The Cords

13 track album

thecordsband.bandcamp.com

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 8d

Hey, music lover! Want to find your new favourite tune? Join me on @blackcatradio.bsky.social NOW, 102.5FM, DAB or smart speaker because, spookily enough, I'm about to play it. New music tonight from The Cords, Geese, @magdalenabay.music-social.com, @stereolabgroop.bsky.social and more. Hop aboard!

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 15d

Hang on… If Hacker's plugging this, does that mean Blue Peter badge winners get in free?

(Not that it would affect me, I never won one)

(My wife did. Never stops going on about it)

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 15d

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Spaced (2025 reSPRAY), taken from @spraypopmusic.com's new EP reSPRAY Vol. 3, out now! And you catch them live next month - Check Hacker for details

SPRAY @spraypopmusic.com · 19d

And now a short advert for the Spray tour!
Get your tickets here
snd.click/@sprayontour

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 15d

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Let's Make a Tulpa!, new from, well, Tulpa. Out now on the always-amazing @skepwax.bsky.social tulparockband.bandcamp.com/track/lets-m...

Let's Make A Tulpa!, by Tulpa

from the album Monster Of The Week

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 15d

Hi! You know how Tuesdays are awful? Let's salvage it by finding your new favourite tune. Join me NOW on @blackcatradio.bsky.social, 102.5FM, DAB or online for new music from Tulpa, @spraypopmusic.com, @miawray.music-social.com, Werkha & Daudi Matsiko, Pina Palau and more. Grab a brew and let's go!

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations! (And now you've got me thinking what the gotcha could've been after David Bowie and Inspiral Carpets... Types of knife? If there's such a thing as a Carpet Knife?)

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 22d

Heheh! I'm flattered that you think I'd be clever enough for something that complex 😁

James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 22d

Hi! Fancy finding your new favourite tune? You're in luck, I'm about to play it on @blackcatradio.bsky.social! Join me, 102.5FM, DAB or online for new music from Idlewild, Shears, @dalivangogh.bsky.social, Bernardo, Emily Breeze and more. All aboard the Tune Train to Bangertown*!

*I'm so sorry.

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 29d

You're more than welcome, it's always a pleasure! Good luck with the EP, it's fantastic. Looking forward to sharing another track next week 🙂

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 29d

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio Believe Me, the first new music in over 30 years from newly-reformed Manchester indie icons The Man From Del Monte, out now! open.spotify.com/track/0Mveqz...

Believe Me

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 29d

Solace, the eagerly-awaited new EP from the great @bofbriz.bsky.social, is out now! It's been so exciting to share tracks from this wonderful, fascinating new collection. Stream and download it into your life here 👇

B of Briz @bofbriz.bsky.social · Sep 9

I’m really proud to say that my new EP, ‘Solace’ is out now!
bofbriz.bandcamp.com/album/solace
(or wherever you get music!)
I’ve been trying to offer a Summer of ‘Solace’, releasing songs from this EP….
A sweet, earnest, small offering of alt hip hop from Bristol.
❤️🌱🎧
#musicsky #newmusic #music

Solace, by B of Briz

6 track album

bofbriz.bandcamp.com

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 29d

Mais oui! Congratulations :)

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 29d

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Brand New Me, new from Saint Etienne x Confidence Man, from the new (and final 😢) album International, out now. The video is a work of Hanna-Barberian art! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HzZ...

Saint Etienne x Confidence Man - Brand New Me

YouTube video by SaintEtienneOfficial

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · 29d

Ahoy! Need some new music in your life? Join me on @blackcatradio.bsky.social NOW, 102.5FM, DAB or online, your new favourite tune is coming up. Fresh music tonight from The Last Dinner Party, Saint Etienne, Meteor Street and Inwards PLUS the joyous return of The Man From Del Monte! You ready?

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · Sep 2

#nowplaying on @blackcatradio.bsky.social Pale Horse, from the great @bofbriz.bsky.social's forthcoming EP Solace. Fascinating lyrics as ever, plus bonus epic guitar. And there's a video!

B of Briz @bofbriz.bsky.social · Aug 15

Really stoked to share that my brand new single - 'Pale Horse' - released yesterday - also has this official music video!
youtu.be/PbdpD7Ff3Hc
❤️🌱
#musicvideo #hiphop #emergingartist #alternativehiphop #ukhiphop #musicsky #newmusic #ukmusic #futuresoundofbristol

Pale Horse by B of Briz - official music video

YouTube video by B of Briz

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · Sep 2

Kongratulations!

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · Sep 2

Hey hey! I'm on @blackcatradio.bsky.social right now, AND I'm about to play your new favourite tune. Join me, 102.5FM, DAB or online for new music from SOPHIE, The Family Battenberg, Songstorm, Simon Taylor, Marissa Burwell and more. Pull on your dancing pants and hop aboard 🕺

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James - 8pm Tuesdays On BlackCatRadio.org @jamesontheradio.bsky.social · Aug 30

Hey you! I'm popping up on @blackcatradio.bsky.social from 11, in for Dave Thomas, for a mini Tuesday night show. Tunes from Home Counties, Karin Ann, The Fall, Wolf Alice and more. It'll basically be like Saturday Kitchen, but with less early-morning wine. Join me!

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