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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Hi, I've been working pretty hard behind the scenes to put some cool shows together. Not everything has gone to plan lately, but hey, it is what it is. 23rd of August I'll be in Brighton at Brunswick Pub an afternoon show, as I know a lot of you peeps have been complaining you can't stay up late 🤣

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Radio Tfsc @radiotfsc.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

15. God doesn't hate you by @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social 16. Waiting For You by @clareestelle.bsky.social 17. Cilla Love by KK The Drummer 18. Can You Feel My Love by Gtarzee 19. Carved Expanse by Pijn 20. she will say by Alex Wellkers 21. Apophenia by Radio Aftermath

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RICH ALLEN MUSIC @richallenmusic.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

NAS Song of the DAY COME ON DOWN WITH ME BY CHARLIE SMITH @charlie_smith_music Let's face the darkness together open.spotify.com/track/2OkN82... #IwantmyNAS #indiemusic #songwriter #DiscoverArtists #spotify #songoftheday @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Tomorrow night open mic returns to Belgium and Blues Southampton and I think it will be a cracker. Pizza deals & a free cold pint for performers 🍻 What more could you want ? A million pound record deal? 🫠🤣 Nah, grassroots music and a supportive crowd 💯

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

After my organisational skills, patience and will to live have been pushed to absolute limits. I'm pleased to announce the full May tour! I've dubbed it the '50 beers and breweries tour' Six venues will be used to host nineteen independent acts in my most ambitious run of shows

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Open mic returns to Belgium and Blues Southampton for 2nd edition. Many thanks to everyone who came out for the last two events they have been brilliant 👏 🙌 appericate the support. Tomorrow is another chance to get some performance practise and course drink plenty of beer 🍺

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

We have capital city date for the may tour. The Royal Oak Harlesden will be hosting us. 5 indiependent acts for 5 pounds. If your feeling generous there is optional donation of £1 for the Music Venue Trust which my tour aims to support. Keep supporting independent musician/venues 🎶

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Hey! 2nd time visiting Leeds and I will be hosting a gig at the Fox and newt alongside local indiependent artists 🎶 I look forward to some cheaper beer (I'm from the south) 🍻🤣🤣

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Just over a month to go and I will be hosting a show at my favourite spots in Bournemouth at The Four Horsemen Pub Quality brews on offer and a small intimate performance room. Expect a night of raw, passionate acoustic music. Tickets are just a fiver in advance

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Thanks to everyone who made it down for the first addition of the open mic night at Belgium and Blues Southampton I'm pleased to announce that the date for next month's open mic night will be the 10th of April Sign up from 6pm with a free drink for performers 🍻

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Think I've finally recovered from Sunday night's gig at Belgium and Blues Southampton What a cracker to start the year. Who would have thought you could get a full house on a Sunday evening 😉 Thanks everyone for coming & thanks again to the lovely acts

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Last call for tickets 🎟 tomrrow evening I will be going live for the 1st gig of the year at Belgium and Blues Southampton 🎶🎵 Door 6pm & Tickets are a Fiver

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Two exciting gig announcements today; Friday 9th of May at The Fox & Newt & Friday 16th of May Royal Oak Harlesden I'll be doing a fundraiser for Music Venue Trust with this tour and attempting to drink 50 beers in the month of May, responsibly I may add 😉😆🍻

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

It's nearly time. Spring has sprung. April/May is one of my favourite songs I have written in the recent past. Whack that capo on freet 2 and give it a blast 🎶😆

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Photo dump from last Thursday's open mic Belgium and Blues Southampton if you want your photo drop me a message and I'll send over the download link (If I haven't sent it to you already) Don't forget we will be back at B&B on Sunday for our acoustic showcase, Cheers 🍻

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Many thanks to everyone who turned up to Belgium and Blues Southampton open mic night last night! I didn't get much sleep, but I think everyone had a fab time 🤣🤣 I'm pleased to announce that we will be bringing independent music to Flack Manor Brewery on Sunday, the 25th of May 🎶🍻

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

ICYMI; PIG BEER Brewery Sunday Sessions on the 4th of May. Hosted by myself and featuring a whole host of talented musicians. Independent music x independent beer

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I'm delighted to announce a cracking event at PIG BEER Brewery pizza x beer x music all on a bank holiday Sunday. This is going to be so great you might have to take the next day off! Oh wait 😉🎶🍻

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

One week to go till the new open mic night launch at Belgium and Blues Southampton we have had some great interest which is fab 👌 👏 We are in for a real treat from the local creatives. So please remember you can sign up from 6pm and I'll catch you there 😎

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Heck yeah I think everyone should do a three-track single 😉 Have you given it a listen yet? distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Enjoyed taking my 'new' guitar out for a spin! To be fair I've used it much since I bought it over a year ago but it's quite punk sounding. 'God doesn't hate you' 3-track single out now

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

It's release day! Always such a pain getting every detail ready when I release a song. I'm sure I've forgotten something but there we have it. At least I didn't forget this post 😉 distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

My @newartistspotlight.bsky.social pick of the week is legendary NAS founder @edeaglemusic.bsky.social 'Kissing a Fool' Dare I say I've kissed a few fools in my time🤣 or perhaps that isn't something you share with bluesky #iwantmynas #spotify #indiemusic open.spotify.com/track/58Kpsh...

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Kissing a Fool

Ed Eagle · Kissing a Fool · Song · 2024

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

The first gig of the year live at Belgium and Blues Southampton on Sunday 23rd of March. Don't forget tomorrow I'll be releasing my 3 track single tomorrow. So my set is going to have a few fresh tunes in it 🎶

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Hello, Just wanted to showcase performing a cover of a classic song. With slightly altered lyrics and in my own style. Thanks for watching

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

You may like ai you may not, but what is absolutely clear is that creative work needs to be protected by law against big tech companies. It's time to fight back 💪 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Artists release silent album in protest against AI using their work

Music stars including Kate Bush and Damon Albarn say law changes would damage people's livelihoods.

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Five days to go! Friday I'll be releasing a three track single. Some things are worth waiting for ... this probably isn't one of those things but atleast you can have a beer 🍻 might make it sound better atleast 🫠🤣🤣

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

First playlist update for the year! As always fab music by independent artists New music from; Simon Maggs/People Like Us Mathilda Mae Music Pegasuses Teley Irons D'Kenzion Music Danger Line New Tide and more indie excellence open.spotify.com/playlist/0i9...

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Indiependent Artists

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Is it really a good idea to release a 3 track single? Not sure. But because I'm beholden to no record label or really no one but myself I'll do it anyway. 3 tracks I recorded will be released on the 28th

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Describing one of my new songs as having a 'minimalist chord structure' sounds much better than just saying it has two chords 🤣🤣

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

It's Friday and I just wanted to announce another cheeky gig. Friday 2nd of May at The Four Horsemen Pub One of my favourite venues I've played in. Going to be another fab night down in Bournemouth 🎶 Meridea Leon Rain Mathilda Mae Music

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Just brought smashing punkin tickets! Really were the top of end of what I would pay. But compared to oasis + black sabbath probably looks like a bargain 🤣🤣

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

my @newartistspotlight.bsky.social pick of the week is a brand-new track from @agavmusic.bsky.social with valtines day coming up. Treat yourself and listen to some lovely indie music #newmusic #spotify #iwantmynas #indiemusic open.spotify.com/track/6kEeMd...

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World of Glass

About Gorillas and Vampires, SovRin · World of Glass · Song · 2025

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

It's time to announce my first gig of the year! To coincide with the open mic night I am running at Belgium and Blues I shall also be hosting acoustic nights on Sunday. This will be a real chance to showcase local artists. Hope to see you there for our first edition.

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

It's been a while, but we are starting up the monthly open mic again at a new venue Belgium and Blues Southampton If you didn't know about the venue they have some cracking beers on offer (One of my favourite spots to drink in Southampton) I really think this will be a great event

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The Diggers @thediggers.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

New Artist Spotlight (@nas_spotlight) on Threads NAS Song of the day OF COURSE BY CHARLIE SMITH @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social Where raw emotion meets the rebellious spirit of the '90s. open.spotify.com/track/5C7q0i... #MusicianJourney #ArtistSpotlight #stoppayola #keepindiemusicalive #90 #grunge

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Charlie Smith · Here He Comes Now · Song · 2024

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Next month I will be releasing a triple single. No idea what that is, but I will just be releasing 3 songs I recorded on my Zoom r8. Hope you enjoy and thanks for the support 1)God doesn't hate you 2)I don't mind that much 3)Come down with me distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

My @newartistspotlight.bsky.social pick of the week is 'buring bridges' by @miksreaction.bsky.social or as I like to say we will burn that bridge when we come to it! Talking of burning bridges I won't be posting at that other place #iwantmynas #spotify #indiemusic open.spotify.com/track/0kAf0E...

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Burning Bridges

MIK's Reaction · Burning Bridges · Song · 2025

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RICH ALLEN MUSIC @richallenmusic.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

NAS Song of the day THE WATCHING PAINT DRY LIFESTYLE BY THE FACTOID CLUB @thefactoidclub open.spotify.com/track/7BWrRV... #musicians #MusicianJourney #ArtistSpotlight #stoppayola #indie #MUSICNEWS Aa

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joaoaranhamusico.bsky.social @joaoaranhamusico.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

The @newartistspotlight.bsky.social is home for nearly 1K #indiemusicians. We’re a community that lifts each other up, not climbs over each other. We inspire and teach each other and collaborate on amazing music. And we’re always 💯 FREE! #IwantmyNAS #stoppayola linktr.ee/newartistspo...

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newartistspotlight | Instagram | Linktree

View newartistspotlight’s Linktree to discover and stream music from top platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music here. Your next favorite track is just a click away!

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

2025 new t-shirt designs. The simple but stylish 'Your text here' and 2 in 1 T-shirt on a T-shirt design. The latest EP also looks fabulous in T-shirt form ...

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Week 3 of January.... feel like 3 months. Enthusiasm slowly draining 🫠🤣🤣

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

my @newartistspotlight.bsky.social video of the week is 'Take your life seriously' by eric Michael Jones! Check out all the best music on NAS www.youtube.com/watch?v=HflI...

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Take Your Life Seriously

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

As my next release is now finished tomorrow I'm getting work on dare I say it. The next album. Wish me luck I feel like I might need it haha

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

New mic setup ! Nothing too professional, but it sounds pretty alright. Now, only if I had a few songs to record 🤔🤣

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Time for me to sign off for the rest year and maybe a little longer ! Hopefully, some exciting things at Charlie Smith Music coming soon 🙏 😉 but for now, I need a little break 🙌 Thanks to all the artists that have played at my shows and all venues that I've played

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Charlie Smith @charliesmithmusic.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

One week to my last event of the year! All I have to say is fresh craft beer and fresh local music. I really should give myself a pat on the back for putting together just great events 😉🤣

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