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- Reposted by FrancisGood news - the swimming walks book I helped test is being published soon Pre-order with very generous discount using early26 #OutdoorSwimming wildthingspublishing.com/product/wild...
- Reposted by FrancisLET YOUR NEIGHBOURS KNOW IT’S 2026! Here’s the #IroningMix 227💥 ▶️ music.apple.com/fr/playlist/... ▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/1kW... Playlist ➡️ ALT
- Reposted by FrancisHi folks, thanks to everyone who took part in #5debutalbums9094 our largest vote in this competition so far. It’s congratulations to Portishead who take the win with Dummy. I’ve attached a top 100 chart with the top 30 automatically qualifying. A few more should get through as lucky losers too..
- Reposted by FrancisSo the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 cup is currently in progress. Due to time constraints only the cup final and Super Cup results will be revealed on here. In the meantime here’s a playlist of all songs submitted in Round 1 for your Sunday listening pleasure - open.spotify.com/playlist/6w8...
- Reposted by FrancisEcoutez! 😀 @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... Wilkommen, bienvenue & welcome to the latest Indiescovery All Around The World Special! 30-something new indie & alternative tracks from 30-something different countries! It's heavy on the shoegaze/ dreampop, with acts from 🇵🇪🇲🇽🇺🇦🇿🇦🇧🇪🇨🇱🇳🇴 & more. Enjoy!
- Reposted by FrancisNEW SHOW ALERT 🚨 Gonna broadcast a last minute #TheSquelch show tonight at 9pm GMT It’s the 10th one so gonna celebrate by not speaking and letting the music do the talking for once It’s an hour of old and new Inc. A Guy Called Gerald, FSOL & Groove Armada 🎧👇 www.mixcloud.com/everythingin...
- Reposted by FrancisFOR THE FIRST TIME FROM THE INDIAN OCEAN Here’s the #IroningMix 226💥 ▶️ music.apple.com/fr/playlist/... ▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/4i7... Playlist ➡️ ALT
- Reposted by FrancisICYMI The January edition of the #eio40vprshow broadcast on Thursday on @vpraudioclub.bsky.social is on Mixcloud for some Sunday catch up listening Usual format of old and new and what I’ve been digging over last few weeks 🎧👇 www.mixcloud.com/vpraudioclub...
- Reposted by FrancisHey folks! Nominations are open for the upcoming Best Album of 2001 Tournament! Click through to read about it and find out the many, many albums I intend to nominate, or look below for a direct link to the nomination form. buttondown.com/kentmbeeson/...
- Reposted by FrancisNEW SHOW ALERT 🚨 Not been on here much of late for various reasons but still got a #eio40vprshow coming up on Thursday on @vpraudioclub.bsky.social Lots to enjoy covering both old and new (probs more old than new this month) Join me on Mixcloud 7pm GMT www.mixcloud.com/vpraudioclub/
- Reposted by FrancisFOR THE LAST TIME FROM PARIS Here’s the #IroningMix 225💥 ▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/19X... ▶️ music.apple.com/fr/playlist/... Playlist ➡️ ALT
- Reposted by FrancisNew 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.
- Reposted by FrancisHi 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 👍
- Reposted by FrancisHi 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..
- Reposted by FrancisIndiescovery 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!
- Reposted by FrancisHere’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...
- New Show This months theme is Question Time as Darren is back on In Your Ears Music www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
- Reposted by FrancisRemember part 1 of the 2025 Festive 50 will countdown from 50 to 21 on Sunday night at 8pm* * ish
- Reposted by FrancisA 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/
- Reposted by FrancisWelcome 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...
- Reposted by FrancisFinal 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 ⬇️
- 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
- Reposted by FrancisThe 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!
- Reposted by FrancisIt'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.
- Reposted by FrancisNew 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.
- Reposted by Francis'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
- Reposted by Francis💕💜💕 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
- Reposted by FrancisYour 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.
- Reposted by FrancisMy 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. 😁🎧💿
- Reposted by FrancisThe 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
- Reposted by FrancisLATE BUT LOUD Here’s the #IroningMix 218💥 ▶️ music.apple.com/fr/playlist/... ▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/4Ae... Playlist ➡️ ALT
- Reposted by FrancisHere’s my latest Themed Edition Mixtape version of The 157 Show. Enjoy Responsibly!!😎😎
- New show. @darren157.bsky.social is back with another brilliant themed 157 show. This one is Word R. www.mixcloud.com/inyourearsmu...
- #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
- Reposted by FrancisReminder 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.
- Reposted by FrancisNow 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
- Reposted by FrancisComing 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
- Reposted by FrancisHi folks, a quick note for everyone planning on taking part in #5debutalbums1014 unfortunately I’ve now got to work on Saturday and Sunday so I’ll have to delay the start of this one by a week. Voting will now start on Friday 21st November. Apologies for any inconvenience.
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- Reposted by Franciswww.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Indiescovery #109 features a load of top new indie & alternative albums from Koala Disco, Snooper, EERA, Nightbus, Lorelle Meets The Obsolete, etc...but only 2 achieve the coveted album-of-the-month award, from Long Fling (pic) and Added Dimensions. Enjoy!
