iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by C86freak

Carlos N @crlsn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge Day 22 - Scotland The Pastels - Crawl Babies A friend once asked me if I liked The Pastels and I told him even I'd heard of them I'd never listened to them, next day he lent me Truckload of Trouble. Fell madly in love with them! youtu.be/shnXuSP8pPs?...

youtu.be

04 - The Pastels - Crawl Babies

YouTube video by Lilian De Munno

0311

Reposted by C86freak

Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Happy birthday to Terry Bickers. Here are House of Love performing Destroy The Heart in 1988. Watch the full Snub TV recording, which also includes Man To Child, at youtu.be/9dh9SQCeJ38

510815

Reposted by C86freak

Carlos N @crlsn.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#WorldAtoZ #MusicChallenge Day 6 - East Kilbride The Jesus and Mary Chain - You Trip Me Up youtu.be/zK2nJWNgZBA?... Jim Reid about growing in EastKilbride: 'I think that had a part in shaping us as people, and our music, considerably'.

youtu.be

The Jesus And Mary Chain - You Trip Me Up (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by UPROXX Indie Mixtape

0331

Reposted by C86freak

Slumberland Records @slumberlandrecords.com · 26/08/2026

We're in love with Real Numbers' new album "Was It Always This Way." 5 years in the making, and the gorgeous Wake/Felt/Cleaners/Field Mice pop contained therein shows that every minute was put to good use. Perfect jangle, strum and swoon. Out now! slumberlandrecs.lsnto.me/was-it-alway...

slumberlandrecs.lsnto.me

Real Numbers "Was It Always This Way"

Real Numbers "Was It Always This Way" Links. Available on all popular platforms.

051

Reposted by C86freak

Slumberland Records @slumberlandrecords.com · 26/08/2026

The new Railcard single/video is out today and it is a treat. Lovely soft-focus pop with sunny summer Bacharach vibes. "Two Steps At A Time" is out 18 Sept on SLR and Skep Wax. youtu.be/oZAXFqrP1aE @skepwax.bsky.social

youtu.be

Railcard - Flannelette 1080p

YouTube video by Skep Wax

092

Reposted by C86freak

Slumberland Records @slumberlandrecords.com · 24/08/2026

Super happy with how the Foglights tape turned out! Brilliant EP that looks as good as it sounds. Lovely pastoral, fuzzy sounds from Eva Cord and Archie Stone Anthem. Out now on SLR/Skep Wax! li.sten.to/foglights-no...

0101

Reposted by C86freak

Neutrals @neutrals.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Only a few days until our first UK tour. We booked this entirely DIY through the goodwill of the punk/indiepop community. Please try to buy tickets in advance - it will help reassure the kind folk that are putting on the gigs that they haven't made a terrible mistake. Tickets: linktr.ee/neutrals82

a poster for a UK tour by San Francisco jangle punk band neutrals, with dates starting in southampton on july 24th and ending on august 1st in glasgow

1115

Reposted by C86freak

Amelia Fletcher @heavenlyamelia.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Excited about this debut EP from Foglights. Eva Cord (The Cords) and Archie Ingram (Stone Anthem) have created something really lovely! foglights.bandcamp.com/album/nous-d...

foglights.bandcamp.com

Nous Deux, by Foglights

4 track album

0235

Reposted by C86freak

Slumberland Records @slumberlandrecords.com · 20/07/2026

Some kind words for Foglights from Austin Town Hall: "This first listen is sort of like a whispering wind, blowing through your windows like a cool breeze, in the most casual way ... They seem to have built this up as an emotive soundscape, of the best sort..." austintownhall.com/2026/07/20/p...

0103

Reposted by C86freak

Mickeyundertone @mickeyundertone.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The new Railcard collection. Their first LP. Two Steps At A Time. The title song is now airing on the MB Record Show. Whoever does their artwork deserves a really expensive book token. Great colours. Makes me want a Milky Way. buff.ly/XYgY8Yi

4194

Reposted by C86freak

Ricky McAllister @rickymca.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Great news today. One of my favourite shoegaze bands of recent times have another EP on the way. Their first two EPs are gems…well worth checking out. Looking forward to seeing this cracking Scottish band perform at Belfast’s Gazefest festival in August. sunstinger.bigcartel.com/product/spar...

sunstinger.bigcartel.com

SPARE ME THE RAPTURE (EP) 12” VINYL

SPARE ME THE RAPTURE 12 inch Absinthe Bloom Limited to 100 units *Pre-order* Shipping expected mid September

062

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Lemme guess: it was a 20 minute chat? 😆

010

Reposted by C86freak

≋ P ≋ a ≋ u ≋ l ≋ @plc69.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#NowPlaying #NewRelease LOWLIFE Eternity Road (Box Set) This 5CD set has landed at Paul HQ and it's a beauty. Lowlife were around from the mid-eighties and were formed by Will Heggie, the original Cocteau Twins bassist. 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZtG...

171

Reposted by C86freak

The Reds, Pinks & Purples @glenndonaldson.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

upcoming shows with top shelf bands like Simon Joyner & the Nervous Stars, The Umbrellas, Friendship, Cindy, check your internets and come see us, we need you, everything is fleeting, you aren't doing anything better that night in any case. got 5 more dates to announce for fall, maybe.

0142

Reposted by C86freak

Mike Baehr (he/him) @mikebaehr.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

From San Francisco, @slumberlandrecords.com recording stars The Umbrellas!

1103

Reposted by C86freak

Rich's Album Of The Day @eyles777.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

#5debutalbumsSF1 #albumoftheday Ash - 1977 (1996) Sugar rush pop punk with a uncanny sense of melody. Also, they're jamming one moment and then majestically storming an orchestra backed slowy. Mature and musically eclectic beyond their tender years. Best track - Kung Fu #NowPlaying #MusicSky

1283

Reposted by C86freak

brogues @thebrogues.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

This new Trashcans Sinatras track is so great it's making me well up 🥲 youtu.be/AiiuYaAT9Nw?...

youtu.be

Trashcan Sinatras “Melodramatic” Official Music Video

YouTube video by Trashcan Sinatras Official

162

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Ollie Cook's father & former lead singer of The Wild Flowers (C86 Wolverhampton band)

120

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Do you know Neal Cook? 🤔

100

Reposted by C86freak

1_imaginary_boy @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Birmingham folk! My boy is playing at @hareandhounds.bsky.social on Weds night as Scrap Scrap as part of a new band promotion. Be good to get as much support as possible.

121

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I met John at a bar in Baltimore back around 1988. He complimented me on my jacket which was a great thrill for me! 😆 (it was a gold suit jacket with black lapels bought at a thrift shop)

010

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

I was born (1967) & raised in Baltimore. I've not heard of The GNP or Guilford Records but Harundale shopping center sounds familiar! I attended college just north of Guilford & briefly lived just south of Guilford. Annapolis is the state capitol & home to the US Naval academy.

120

Reposted by C86freak

Vintage Obscura Radio @vintageobscura.net · 24/03/2026

Amelia Fletcher - Can You Keep A Secret (12" Remix) [UK, Synthpop, Electronic, Indie Rock] (1991), Heavenly and Talulah Gosh singer redd.it/1laeszb youtu.be/gZpbZiDDln8

youtu.be

Amelia Fletcher - Can You Keep A Secret (12" Remix) [UK, Synthpop, Electronic, Indie Rock] (1991), Heavenly and Talulah Gosh singer

252

Reposted by C86freak

Slumberland Records @slumberlandrecords.com · 21/03/2026

A few pics from The Kitchenettes' 7" release party in SF last night. The band sounded great and judging from the new songs they played their next record will be out of sight. Their "Sunday Best" single is out next week on SLR, Meritorio & Galaxy Train. slumberlandrecs.lsnto.me/kitchenettes...

0232

Reposted by C86freak

Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... It’s an Indiescovery 1986 Special! Rob O'Cop winds the clock back 40 years - includes Shop Assistants, Spaceman 3, Siouxsie…of course, The Smiths… and some bands who are still going strong 40 years later, like The Wedding Present and Half Man Half Biscuit.

021

Reposted by C86freak

Precious Recordings of London @precrecs.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

ICYMI – magnificent new single 'Stardust' from BLUEBOY out now ! Only 350 copies worldwide so don't delay, order today ! blueboy.bandcamp.com/album/prenew...

141

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Rain or shine, MCR is the place to be 😄

110

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Probably as soon as May! 😁

111

Reposted by C86freak

Humdrum @heyhumdrum.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Only a few days away!

061

Reposted by C86freak

Jennifer Kelly @jenpkelly.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

“There’s an undertone of disappointment in Heavenly’s happy, peppy, tootling power pop, a sense of vulnerability and ache even in the bubbliest cuts,” writes Jennifer Kelly. dustedmagazine.tumblr.com/post/8095376...

dustedmagazine.tumblr.com

Heavenly — Highway to Heavenly (Skep Wax)

Heavenly - Scene Stealing There’s an undertone of disappointment in Heavenly’s happy, peppy, tootling power pop, a sense of vulnerability and ache even in the bubbliest cuts. “Excuse Me,” an early...

0154

Reposted by C86freak

Humdrum @heyhumdrum.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

new shirts coming sooon

1182

Reposted by C86freak

@kensweeney @kensweeney.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Brand new single from Trashcan Sinatras out TODAY @TheTrashcans #hooks #Guitars #TrashcanSinatras open.spotify.com/album/251O3Y...

open.spotify.com

The Bitter End

071

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Felt, Hurrah, Razorcuts--you are so lucky!

100

C86freak @c86freak.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

That is one great triple bill!

110

Reposted by C86freak

Amelia Fletcher @heavenlyamelia.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

US/Canada folks: Swansea Sound incoming! (Sadly without an Allegro!)

1117

Reposted by C86freak

Helicon @heliconglasgow.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

📣 ARISE the new collab album from HELICON x AL LOVER is out now on Fuzz Club. Listen / Purchase @ helicon-allover.lnk.to/arise Helicon artist store inc new merch: fuzzclub.lnk.to/helicon

helicon-allover.lnk.to

Helicon, Al Lover - Arise

Listen to Arise by Helicon, Al Lover.

0103

Reposted by C86freak

≋ P ≋ a ≋ u ≋ l ≋ @plc69.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

'Night Call' has been out a week already! Those of you who use Apple Music may have noticed that it wasn't there on release day. There was an issue at Apple's end that's now sorted. music.apple.com/gb/album/nig... A tiny number of CDs are available from: skypatterns.bandcamp.com/album/night-...

'Night Call', the second album by Sky Patterns.

272