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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 23h

Inundated with demos from bands. Real bands, with real music they want us to release. Real music they’ve (presumably) taken care in creating. And nearly every single one sends an AI generated email pitching to us. If you don’t care enough, why should I care enough to listen? Delete.

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The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

OUT TODAY! ＬｉｂｒａｒｙＭｕｓｉｃ：ＶｏｌｕｍｅＴｗｏ wiaiwya.bandcamp.com/album/librar... A second run through some of our rarities, compilation tracks and collaborations, lovingly assembled with the help of @wiaiwya.bsky.social and released on 2xLP/DL. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did putting it together.

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Library Music: Volume Two, by The Leaf Library

13 track album

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The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

“𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵-𝘱𝘰𝘱 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘵… 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦-𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺”, 𝘔𝘰𝘫𝘰 - 4* “𝘈 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺”, 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘨! “𝘈 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦-𝘱𝘰𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯”, 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤… 𝘢 𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵, 𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳”, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘶𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘴

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The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Six months old today! Thanks to everyone that has listened to/bought/written about/posted about After The Rain, Strange Seeds - our fourth album released in March on @fikarecordings.com

An LP copy of After The Rain, Strange Seeds held aloft in a sunny garden.

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Darren Hayman @darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · 16/09/2026

My debut solo album, ‘Table for One,’ was released 20 years ago today. Here’s a retrospective anniversary commentary recorded for “Darren’s Never-Ending Singles Club” on Bandcamp and Patreon. Free now on YouTube. youtu.be/LKdf6hHYTu4?... linktr.ee/darrenhayman...

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20 Year Album Retrospective: 'Table for One' by Darren Hayman

YouTube video by Darren Hayman / Hefner

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 16/09/2026

Bye Bye, Johnny Cash is the latest single from the new Arborist album. Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kat_... Stream and pre-order on vinyl/CD: li.sten.to/arborist-johnny-cash Not an ode to the great man, but rather a sordid tale of a more desperate one. The album is out Oct 16.

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 16/09/2026

We’ll be at The Lexington on Sunday from 2pm(ish) flogging records, drinking beer and having good times with all of these beautiful pals (Skep! WIAIWYA! Precious! etc!) If you’re coming down and there’s something in particular you’re after, let us know and we’ll make sure we bring a copy for you!

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 15/09/2026

Out today: Superfan by @songsbyadamross.bsky.social The new EP contains three songs captured during the recording sessions for the album Bring On The Apathy. Leftovers, if you will. But sometimes leftovers are delicious. These are the Boxing Day turkey sandwiches to the album's Christmas Day meal.

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Audio Antihero (Josaleigh Pollett LP Out 7/24!) @audioantihero.bandcamp.com · 25/08/2026

Really happy to have hit 1k subscribers on the @darrenhayman.bsky.social YouTube. We’re currently adding at least one video per week. Music videos, painting, live footage, rehearsals, documentaries, interviews, sessions, and more. Lots of @fikarecordings.com videos too. youtu.be/EQ-2mkCPdjE?...

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 19/08/2026

Can’t wait until October? The single The Taming of Horses is out today on digital platforms and there’s a video to go with it too. Watch, stream and pre-order via li.sten.to/arborist-the...

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 19/08/2026

Arborist’s fourth album of exquisitely inventive Americana places us firmly in his hometown of Belfast, allowing it to act as a microcosm of the wider-world, with all its foibles and charms. Its available to pre-order on white vinyl and on CD from fikarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/lookin...

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 19/08/2026

Delighted to welcome a new face to the Fika Recordings family. Arborist - the musical outlet of singer-songwriter Mark McCambridge - has a new album Looking For Love, and we will be releasing it on 16 October 2026.

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Audio Antihero (Josaleigh Pollett LP Out 7/24!) @audioantihero.bandcamp.com · 21/08/2026

There’s so many albums from Darren Hayman and his numerous lineups that I’d love to recommend to you but here’s four. Streaming: linktr.ee/darrenhayman... @bandcamp.com: darrenhayman.bandcamp.com The latter three are available physically from @fikarecordings.com

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KLOF Mag @klofmag.com · 19/08/2026

Arborist shares “The Taming of Horses,” and announces his first self-produced album, Looking For Love, due via Fika Recordings. Belfast songwriter Mark McCambridge wrote the track during late nights watching Jacob Bronowski’s The Ascent of Man. klofmag.com/2026/08/arbo...

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Arborist Shares New Single “The Taming of Horses” from ‘Looking For Love’

Arborist shares new single “The Taming of Horses” and announces his new album “Looking For Love” — the single was inspired by late nights spent watching Jacob Bronowski’s ‘The Ascent of Man’.

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WeGotTickets @wegottickets.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🚨ON SALE NOW: Belfast-based artist Mark McCambridge aka Arborist returns with a new song, a new album on the way and will be playing at The Waiting Room on Sunday 15th November courtesy of Fika Recordings. 🎶 🎟️ wegottickets.com/af/586/f/26242

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 19/08/2026

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Norman Records @normanrecords.com · 17/08/2026

JUST IN: ‘Pole Fitness’ & ‘Hotel Berlin’ by Freschard and Stanley Brinks Two collaborative works from the pair of prolific indie/anti-folk songwriters. www.normanrecords.com/artist/18383...

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Bill Pearis @soundbitesnyc.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Indie Basement is dead, long live Indie Grotto. First post! soundbitesnyc.substack.com/p/indie-grot...

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The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Pre-order now! 𝙇𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘: 𝙑𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙚 𝙏𝙬𝙤 - 2xLP/DL theleaflibrary.bandcamp.com/album/librar... Full release is out 25/09 on @wiaiwya.bsky.social

Front cover image for Library Music: Volume Two - black illustration with orange lines on a white rectangle in a light grey background.

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 06/08/2026

Two new LPs from Freschard and Stanley Brinks are shipping out now. Hotel Berlin comes on pink vinyl, Pole Fitness on green. Just 200 of each and we’re down to our last 20 or so on Bandcamp. A co-release with our pals over at @wiaiwya.bsky.social Get your copy from fikarecordings.bandcamp.com

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The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Hot on the heels of our 4th LP earlier this year, we're pleased to announce ＬｉｂｒａｒｙＭｕｓｉｃ：ＶｏｌｕｍｅＴｗo - the next instalment in our series of rarities + comp tracks. 13 tracks (6 on LP the first time), you can pre-order it on Friday, with the full thing out 25/09 on 2xLP/DL via @wiaiwya.bsky.social

Front cover image of Library Music: Volume Two by The Leaf Library - light grey with a white, black, orange and grey graphic illustration

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James Kochalka Superstar @kochalka.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

GOSH comics in London is the first shop in the world to stock my new minicomic ‘zine Cappy the Seal is Real. If you really want one, better run down today!!! @goshcomics.bsky.social

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The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

All of our studio albums are now on @subvert.fm (with a 𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓎 healthy member discount): www.subvert.fm/the-leaf-lib... Will continue adding older releases on there, as well as any imminent new ones 👀...

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The Leaf Library - Subvert

Electric drone pop from North London and beyond feat. Kate, Matt, Gareth and Lewis (+ more). “World-weary yet innocent, blissful dreampop” – Uncut "A melancholy wonder" – The Guardian

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Audio Antihero (Josaleigh Pollett LP Out 7/24!) @audioantihero.bandcamp.com · 18/06/2026

A couple of new additions to @darrenhayman.bsky.social's YouTube include the "Henrietta Maria" music video and a 50-minute painting tutorial. Plus, a heap of collaboration videos with @fikarecordings.com! Lots more coming this week and next, so be sure to subscribe. www.youtube.com/@darren.hayman

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Darren Hayman / Hefner

Official channel for Darren Hayman and Hefner. Check the playlists for music videos, live footage, interviews, art videos, radio sessions, TV appearances, "making of" documentaries, and more. Includes...

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Fightmilk (the band) @fightmilkband.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Your best pals US FIGHTMILK are touring! Tickets: linktr.ee/fightmilk 😎 23/07- Belfast 😎 24/07 - Limerick 😎 25/07 - Dublin (tix tba) 😎 14/08 - Brighton (tix tba) 😎 15/08 - Bristol 😎 27/08 - London 😎 25/09 - Trowbridge (tix tba) 😎 26/09 - Newport 😎 27/09 - Cardiff (tix tba)

Lily on stage with red lights behind her singing into a microphone

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Matt Ashton @matthewjashton.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Niche publication idea on one of my favourite aspects of band life - a small fanzine of DIY signage on instruments/pedals/mixers etc (examples below). Stickers, sharpie, gaffer, whatever - would be great to collect as many as possible. DM here (or get in touch for email address). Send away!

Two small stickers on the keys of a synth

A red arrow drawn on some tape to show where to plug a lead into a Space Echo pedal.

Some stickers on s red synth showing where to plug leads into

A small mark made with a sharpie on an effects pedal

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I Walked with a ZomBee @beedelores.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The prolific musician and songwriter Darren Hayman shared his Horror Anatomy with me, i.e. the 5 horror movies that make up his being bsidesbadlands.com/my-horror-an...

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My Horror Anatomy: Darren Hayman & The Long Parliament

In My Horror Anatomy, Darren Hayman lists the five horror movies that make up, well, his anatomy of his career, work, and personal life.

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The J-Card Podcast @jcardpod.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

You can hear all about the 30+ year career of @darrenhayman.bsky.social, as well as this effort to fill gaps and connects the dots within his incredible (and vast!) catalogue on The J-Card Podcast. open.substack.com/pub/tapeclub... @fikarecordings.com

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Six Songs That Were Lost (Until Now) w/ Darren Hayman | The J-Card Podcast

On rediscovering old songs, lo-fi roots, and 30 years of DIY

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The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Some words from us here on the ups and downs of making a record.

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 02/06/2026

Timings for Wednesday's show at The Harrison. No tickets on the door I'm afraid! Doors 1930 Robin 2000 Adam 2045 Norman 2135

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 01/06/2026

A reminder that our show on Wednesday with Norman Blake, Adam Ross and Robin Ince (plus a few more special guests) at The Harrison is sold out. In case you’ve got a ticket and can no longer make it, please do return tickets to the waiting list, there’s quite a few folks on the lookout for tickets!

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 26/05/2026

Timings for Wednesday’s show at Paper Dress Vintage: 1930 doors open 2000 Count Jaakola 2050 @schandetheband.bsky.social 2140 @carlajeaston.bsky.social Cheaper advance tickets from wegottickets.com/fikarecordings and from Dice. Come for cold beer, air conditioning and three great bands!

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 25/05/2026

This Wednesday! Air conditioning! Pop music! Good times!

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 23/05/2026

This coming Wednesday at Paper Dress Vintage, with Carla J Easton, Schande and Count Jaakola. Tickets from wegottickets.com/fikarecordings and from Dice.

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Fika Recordings @fikarecordings.com · 20/05/2026

Next Wednesday at Paper Dress Vintage: Carla J Easton + Schande + Count Jaakola. Tickets from wegottickets.com/fikarecordings and on Dice.

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Clash Magazine @clashmusic.com · 18/05/2026

REVIEW: Adam Ross - 'Bring On The Apathy' Scottish songwriter offers a timely reminder of the power of human connection… www.clashmusic.com/reviews/adam...

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Static Sounds Club @staticsoundsclub.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

@carlajeaston.bsky.social has just released an album that will surely enter the great Scottish song book! “I Think That I Might Love You” is my favourite album from her yet! Check it out on the blog now! staticsoundsclub.com/2026/05/17/c...

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Carla J Easton – I Think That I Might Love You

Carla J Easton’s new album, “I Think That I Might Love You,” showcases her growth as an artist, blending heartfelt pop with themes of friendship and love, making it her strongest …

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Darren Hayman @darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · 16/05/2026

The digital tidying up of Darren’s legacy continues with the three French releases being corrected. Previously online with wrongly titled and missing tracks, everything is now in order on streaming services.

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Audio Antihero (Josaleigh Pollett LP Out 7/24!) @audioantihero.bandcamp.com · 16/05/2026

As a notorious tinkerer, I am having a blast helping with the great Darren Hayman Digital Catalogue Cleanup ™️ Best of Hefner up now! Expanded ‘The Violence’ album out June 12! Please follow @darrenhayman.bsky.social, and explore new additions to his catalogue here: linktr.ee/darrenhayman...

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Darren Hayman Catalogue | TikTok, Instagram, X, Facebook | Linktree

View DarrenHaymanCatalogue’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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Robert Dallas Gray @robertdallasgray.com · 16/05/2026

hope you’re not sleeping on this marvellous record. a fearless distillation of everything that was ever good about ‘indie pop’ with just the right balance of toughness and vulnerability fikarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/a…

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After The Rain, Strange Seeds, by The Leaf Library

9 track album

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SHOPFIRES @shopfiresmusic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Really enjoying the new album by Adam Ross. Folk chamber pop delights galore ✨️ @fikarecordings.com shop.fikarecordings.com/album/bring-...

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Bring On The Apathy, by Adam Ross

10 track album

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