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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Spooky season has officially arrived 🎃 Our haunting new playlist is out now, featuring two hours of treats (no tricks!) from some spellbinding independent artists! www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtcJ... With cauldrons full of love, Alex and Beth 📍 Blackwood Forest, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Like a wheelbarrow full of fresh pumpkins from the patch, we've picked out a shiny new batch of indie/rock/alt songs for your enjoyment! A new compilation has arrived 🎃 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ninn... All the very best for October! 📍 Hampshire, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We love all the months... but there's something special about October. Our new indie/pop/folk compilation is out today 🧣 www.youtube.com/watch?v=CanP... Hope you're having an amazing autumn so far, Alex & Beth 📍 Blackwood Forest, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Where should we travel next? 🗺️ As you may know, we now use our own photography in all our videos, and we’d love to visit and capture some of your beautiful locations to feature in our videos throughout 2027! Let us know in the comments, and bonus points if there's forests or mountains!🌲

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our autumn hoodies and sweatshirts are back in our merch store! 🎃🐦 Which colour is your favourite? 👇 Grab yours here, available this season only! store.alexrainbirdmusic.com

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Tis the season to be cozy, so grab a blanket, pour yourself a hot drink and press play... cozy autumn acoustic is here ✨ www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp6I... We hope the photo, alongside these beautiful songs, comfort you this season 🍁 📍 Blackwood Forest, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Happy Saturday! We just wanted to let you know... cozy autumn acoustic - a new playlist of beautiful independent music - goes live everywhere on Monday 🍁✨ Have a cozy couple of days and we'll see you soon 🤎

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today we're getting ‘Lost In The City’ with the brilliant Eliza Harrison Smith 🌇 A catchy, bittersweet song about feeling untethered as a relationship slips away, with the overwhelming lights and sounds of Times Square as the perfect visual match 💔 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kxoy... 📍 NYC, USA

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Fallen leaves, a cup of something hot, and a cozy song. What more could you need? 🍂☕️🎶 Today we're spotlighting 'Right Side of Love' by the amazing humans Matt Hartke and Mark Diamond, who make up the duo mid70s. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOR8... 📍 Blackwood Forest, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Now, autumn can officially begin 🍂 Welcome to the greatest season of all, and our favourite playlist of the year... our Autumn/Fall 2026 compilation is here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns70... All the best for the season and sending you lots of love 🧡 Alex & Beth 📍 Blackwood Forest, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Here's one final song for the summer! 😁 ‘Days Like This’ by Late Night Thoughts is a joyful reminder to appreciate the simple moments, make memories with friends, and enjoy the days while they last. youtube.com/watch?v=7TBtxyXR_VA 📍 Icefields Parkway, Canada

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Everybody knows that autumn is indie folk season. Our most iconic playlist of the year returns... this week 🍂 Autumn/Fall 2026 Friday 11th Sept 🧡 Are you ready?

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Happy Friday! We hope the first few days of September have been good to you🍃 We're BACK with more indie music for the month! Our Sept Indie/Rock/Alt compilation is out today... www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9Ck... Have a lovely autumnal weekend 🍂 📍 Blackwood Forest, Hampshire - UK

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We made it everyone - happy September 💛 Celebrate the start of the month with an amazing soundtrack of independent music with our first September compilation, out now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mHC... We put on our cozy socks for this photo last year at the beautiful Blackwood Forest 🧦 Enjoy! 🍂

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Us two silly little muppets just presented at a music festival for the second year in a row and we're on cloud nine. After sharing music online for so long, bringing incredible independent artists to a forest full of beautiful music lovers is more than we could ever dream of. Thank you 💚

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Can’t quite believe this.🥹 This week, we’re back at Between The Trees Festival for our second year presenting artists! What started as a little hobby at 16 has somehow grown into something we never imagined. To every artist and music lover who’s supported us THANK YOU ❤️ See you in the forest. 🌲🎶

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We've discovered so many brilliant artists and bands for the first time this year, that we thought they deserved their own playlist... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvHJ... New to alexrainbirdMusic? or just want to hear all the freshest and brightest indie talent in one place, this is for you 🧭

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New Music Discovery 2026 🧭 • amazing songs by artists you’ve never heard of (1.5 hour playlist)

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Good morning! Here's a beautiful 'Sunrise' to start your day 🌅 This is the wonderful sister duo fieldlily, who we'll be presenting at Between The Trees Festival next week! If you need some hope and optimism, you are in the right place 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9ij... 📍 Byron Bay, Australia

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

There's something truly special when a smaller independent artist covers a massive hit song. There's no pressure, no expectations... just a talented human honouring a song they love. cozy acoustic covers is out today 🪕 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sz_M... Have a great weekend! 💚

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Nine years of working together, all day, every day… and somehow we're still going! 😅❤️ It’s not always easy, but we honestly wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else 🥰

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Come with us for a walk in the woods... 🌲 This is officially our favourite Bandana Cheyenna song so far and we'd love to share it with you. youtube.com/watch?v=cocydF4nsFw 📍 Blackwood Forest, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Send us your music and get discovered by millions of people! We're always looking for new independent music for our playlists... submit to us below and we'll listen ASAP 👇 www.alexrainbirdmusic.com/home#submit And send this to an indie artist you think deserves to be heard ❤️

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Do you ever listen to a song which instantly takes you back to a specific, unforgettable moment in your life? That's what inspired our Wanderlust collection 🌲 It's also our favourite merch we've ever made 💚 Browse the full collection: store.alexrainbirdmusic.com

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

This could be the most beautiful song we've ever shared ✨ We're so excited to be presenting Luca Fogale on stage at Between The Trees Festival in just a few weeks, so here's his reworked version of 'Horizon' - one of our favourite songs of the year www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqsX... 📍 The New Forest

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

We finally got proper headshots... I guess we're professionals now? 😁🍂 If you know any brands or companies looking for creators who love independent music, beautiful places and telling stories around both, send them our way! We'd love to collaborate 🧡

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Today we officially start working on our Autumn/Fall 2026 playlist! 🍂 Is it just us, or has this summer felt never-ending? We're so ready for falling leaves, pumpkins, crisp mornings, cozy evenings..🍁 Submit your autumn music through our brand-new website: www.alexrainbirdmusic.com SO EXCITED! 🎃

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The sun is setting on summer... but here's one last month of sun-kissed Indie/Rock/Alt music! Your new August compilation out now! 🌅 ▶️ Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-rh... Watch the sun set on your summer, have a fantastic weekend 🧡 Alex & Beth 📍 Wategos Beach, Australia

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Welcome to the final month of summer. Our August Indie/Pop/Folk compilation is out now! 🌾 It's been incredibly hot and seemingly never-ending... so we are especially excited for autumn this year! But first... 40+ AMAZING songs for August! www.youtube.com/watch?v=0psT... 📍 Hampshire, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This beautiful sunrise deserves a beautiful song 🌅 If you missed this gem from Old Sea Brigade the first time around, here's another chance to discover it. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpd1... 📍 Byron Bay, Australia

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The sky is darkening. The trees grow closer. You can't seem to find your way out... welcome back to the wilderness ↟ Lost In The Wilderness Vol. 2 is out NOW! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM_s... spti.fi/Wilderness Working, relaxing, travelling or simply escaping - we hope you enjoy! 📍 Banff, Canada

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

The perfect song to start your week? You just found it 🌲 Today we're travelling to the tall pines with Driftwood Choir... youtube.com/watch?v=… 📍 Cement Creek Redwood Forest, Australia

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Today's office. We're photographing next spring's playlists... ...in the middle of July. 😅 One of the strange parts of running alexrainbirdMusic is always having to think a season (or two!) ahead. Have you ever wondered how far in advance we create everything? 🪻💜

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Three hours of adventure and nostalgia... Ultimate Road Trip is out now 🚐 We drove way back to 2017 to find our favourite songs from our original four Road Trip playlists, added some incredible new discoveries, and this is the result: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Lqc... 📍 Icefields Parkway, Canada

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

You just found the perfect song for your summer adventures 🎒 www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhmo... 📍 The Blue Mountains, Australia

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Are you ready for the Ultimate Road Trip? 🚐 An epic new playlist drops on Monday! Start packing your bags and hope you have a great weekend 😀

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

You may have noticed that we share a lot of positive songs... the world has enough negativity, so we like to spread a little joy instead! Fielder's 'Good Things Come' continues that trend. We love it... hope you do too 🧡 youtube.com/watch?v=… 📍 The New Forest, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Today's a good day to live free 🏕 Here's one of our favourite songs of 2025, by Michael Lane 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsnW... 📍 Candleston Woods, Wales

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Our July playlists are usually our least viewed of the year. We get it - people are on holidays, travelling and generally less likely to spend two hours discovering new music. And that makes it even more special that YOU are here reading this! ⛰️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=DceR... Thank you so much!❤️

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Get a head start on July with the BEST independent music - our new Indie/Pop/Folk compilation is here! 🏞️ Over the last month, we've been busy listening through hundreds of songs to find the very best for you! We hope you love it!💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI0K... Alex & Beth 📍 Hoodoos Trail, Canada

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Indie/Pop/Folk Compilation • July 2026 🏞️ (new discoveries | 2.5-hour playlist)

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

July is almost here! Our two new indie compilations are on the way... think summer vibes, mountain views and five hours of music to discover ⛰️ Both covers were photographed by us during our travels. which are you choosing first? 👇

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX! ♥️ You're loved by so many people for the community you've created, but I'm so lucky to see the person behind all of that every day - the one who's endlessly kind, thoughtful, and makes every day feel like an adventure. WE LOVE YOU!!! Have the best day ever 🥰 Love, Beth x

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Welcome to summer everybody... your new compilation is here🌞 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppT4... We woke up at 5am to capture this beautiful sunrise in Byron Bay, Australia... we're not morning people so it was a struggle! But 100% worth it for photos like this 💛 📍 Byron Bay, Australia

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Always remember, you don't deserve the blues 🩵 We hope this song helps you today. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux8h... 📍 Black Spur Drive, Australia

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

One week in our new office 🤎 After nine years in a spare bedroom, we recently moved and finally created our own office at the bottom of the garden. What started as an after-school hobby in Alex’s childhood bedroom finally has a home all of its own. Thank you. You’ve made this possible ✨

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We're Alex and Beth, and we love forests 🌲 Our new playlist is a collection of songs by independent artists, which capture the feeling of stepping beneath the trees and leaving the rest of the world behind. If you love forests too, we think you'll feel right at home 💚 youtu.be/vvKPHedgUW8

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

If you don't know Fin Amour yet, you are missing out. This is 'For You Forever' 💚 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dzA... 📍 The New Forest, England

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

After nine years of working in a spare room... we finally built our dream office! Welcome to the new alexrainbirdMusic HQ ✨

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Here's a calming, reflective, beautiful song for your Thursday, from two of the world's best indie folk singer-songwriters 🖤 www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTWw... 📍 Yarra Ranges National Park, Australia

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

A few weeks ago, we said goodbye to our old home office... now it's time to say hello to the future home of alexrainbirdMusic 🌿✨ This garden studio will soon become our cosy creative space for discovering music, making playlists, filming videos, and more. Stay tuned 💛

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alexrainbirdMusic @alexrainbirdmusic.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Happy June everyone! We got really busy yesterday so sadly didn't get time to let you know that... our second June playlist has arrived! 🏖️ YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c22a... Hope June has been good to you so far, sending best wishes! 📍 Gibson Beach, Australia 🩵

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