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heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social
underground independent sounds writer at heavymetalkids.uk dj at sfob.co.uk music at francarlyon.bandcamp.com [email protected]
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Such a fantastic label living up to its trademark of sonic diversity. Recent recommendation from me would be the beautiful new @melondruie.bsky.social album with its foggy synth tones and distant arpeggios.

We're super excited to anounce that Lightheaded are back with new music! "Thinking, Dreaming, Scheming!" is out June 27th and available for pre-orders starting today -- a co-release between Slumberland and our mates at Skep Wax! li.sten.to/lightheaded-...

NEW MERCH! These shirts were designed by our friend Kevin McCarthy (Rank Xerox, Jump Off A Building)… we have long been admirers of his art so we’re stoked to be able to work with him on these. Available on Friday night at our show in Seattle (1/2)

Absolutely made up with this beautiful write up from Fabrizio Lusso. All the love to White Light // White Heat 🤍

Excellent review of Lunchbox’s “Evolver” from Rosy Overdrive! It’s out tomorrow on double LP, CD and tape. “The strong pop statements and the subversions are both incredibly inspired, not sounding like polar opposites but as different stops on the Evolver road.” rosyoverdrive.com/2025/04/17/p...

#NowPlaying Lunchbox - Evolver. Imho totally lives up to its billing as a lost classic. Poppy, weird, inventive, spaced out, psychedelic . A beauty (and looking forward to the vinyl).

Thank you @timdaggerboy.bsky.social! ❤️

Do not miss Lightheaded and @jeanines-band.bsky.social on their July tour of the UK. New albums from both of these amazing pop bands arrive June 27th, on skep wax and @slumberlandrecords.bsky.social

Cool shows approaching Britishers

The setting of the video might be rainy and chilly, but Lightheaded's new single "Same Drop" is *perfect* for a spring day. youtu.be/yX0nEytAIpA

more of my fanzine-style rantings about music I love, subscribe now! open.substack.com/pub/glenndon...

Galaxy Train crew are coming to SF with Menow for a couple of ace shows this weekend, Bay Area come out and show them some hospitality!

🥰 thank you @kevinalexander.bsky.social !

If everybody has very good behavior the new @mythicalmotors.bsky.social album is out tomorrow! mythicalmotors.bandcamp.com/album/travel...

There are 21 CDs left from Subjangle’s limited run of our album, so do go here if you’d like a copy before they go! Vinyl has sold out. assistant.bandcamp.com/album/certai...

The power of the ocean, Kynance Cove, known for its tranquil summers transformed by the winters bleak beauty.

Absolutely made up with this beautiful write up from Fabrizio Lusso. All the love to White Light // White Heat 🤍

Thank you so much for the kind response to the new songs I put out last week, it really does mean the world 💛 francarlyon.bandcamp.com/album/someti...

Thank you Nathan🌹

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Hi all 🤍 New synth pop sounds at the blog today from @rhymies.bsky.social, an essential new release on Oakland based @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social

So much love for @hattiecooke.com one of the best out there doing it 🤍🙏

Wound has been out a month and it’s been great to see the the love for the album. CD’s and vinyl available from @shorediverecords.bsky.social If you are on streaming platforms please Like, save, comment add to a playlist or whatever you can 😊 thanks shorediverecords.bandcamp.com/album/wound

what RSD stock that wasn’t sold over the weekend on the website tonight from 20:00… worldofechomusic.com

Good morning indie Bluesky 💛 I fashioned a VERY basic video for my new single here: youtu.be/gHUCw8HNtU0?... You can stream/download Sometimes (they just fall out of the sky) b/w Running On Emptiness over at Bandcamp: francarlyon.bandcamp.com/album/someti...

Sounding gorgeous on a Sunday ☺️

Here are a few free Sunday codes for my latest single if you’re interested 🙏 If lofi kosmische folk is your jam you may find something that resonates… h5bt-g8gx 47v2-unnq 4|b5-jmvz qsvb-kgtg ghbm-g7uu Redeem here: francarlyon.bandcamp.com/yum

Certain Memories, the latest album from @assistant.bandcamp.com, has a lovely, delicate, jangly sound that belies the darkness of some of the lyrics. @subjangle.bsky.social My review is the latest post on the Pure Pop 4 Now People blog: purepop4nowpeople.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-se...

A while ago I went on the excellent @cobwebsandstrange.bsky.social radio show and talked about some songs I love. Here I am rambling on about how much I love The Go-Betweens. youtu.be/qK6BO6_r1Wg?...

Two beautiful, introspective, dreamy tracks from Fran @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social here - well worth your time:

Couple of brief, beautiful songs for your Friday morning 💜

Hi all, I hope you’re well. Today I have released new music via my Bandcamp page. I am pleased with how these songs turned out and hope you’ll find something that resonates. As ever, you can learn a little more about the songs and listen for free at the link: francarlyon.bandcamp.com/album/someti...

Thank you so much @simonovitch.bsky.social for the wonderful review of my EP coming out this Friday on @dandyboyrecords.bsky.social!

This is coming up soon. Very stoked to be invited. It actually means a lot because we’ve long admired the discerning taste exemplified by @ironlungrecords.bsky.social …

Only 6 copies of the SURPLUS EP still available if you'd like one. Albums 1 and 2 are sold out. Album 3 due in May. shopfires.bandcamp.com/album/surplu...

Crazy that we released our first EP, Weird Summer, 5 years ago tomorrow! That. Has. Flown! Andy is still a screaming to get Skeleton Suit back into our live playlist 💀 open.spotify.com/album/1zTOp7...

@rosyoverdrive.com always gets it right! Click through for their excellent review of the @gumparker.bsky.social album rosyoverdrive.com/2025/04/10/p...

This is such a lovely review! Very excited for everyone to hear our album tomorrow!

Just wanted to say thanks to @wallytbm.bsky.social for the opportunity to contribute to one of his upcoming compilations (Biff Bang Pow!) if you haven’t already you should check out the Adrian Borland (The Sound) comp as it’s very good! thebeautifulmusic.com/for-immediat...

one month until the Tough Love 20th birthday celebrations at ICA w/ Ulrika Spacek, William Doyle (playing East India Youth) & Ryan Davis and the Roadhouse Band. tickets on sale now link.dice.fm/jc4aFMhAoSb?...

Hi all 🤍 Delighted to be releasing new music THIS Friday at francarlyon.bandcamp.com. In addition, my daughter Freya and I will be playing the Tea and Oranges all dayer on 26th April. Ticket info here: wegottickets.com/event/654458

A little preview of something new 🤍

Honoured to be included in this banging playlist 🤍🙏