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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Saturday night! HDIF returns to Signature Brew in Haggerston for our first night of the autumn. This month it's a Jam and Style Council special. Dance to your favourite Jam and Style Council songs alongside our usual mix of indie pop and soul. Tickets - wegottickets.com/event/688939/

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

This Friday in Margate! We're throwing a free party after the Belle and Sebastian and Saint Etienne gig at Dreamland Margate. We're at Where Else? from 11pm-2am. Come along!

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Pics of last month's HDIF are up now. www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/june202026a....

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Very happy to say that I'll have a stall with my book at the wonderful Somers Town Festival. It's free entry and just look at that line up - P.P. Arnold, Thee Dagger Debs, and the very hotly tipped MPTL Microplastics. If P.P. Arnold plays "If You See What I Mean", I will be ecstatic.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Tonight! Our annual Cure special. Come and dance to lots of Cure hits alongside our usual mix of indie pop and soul. Signature Brew in Haggerston, 9pm-2am, Saturday June 20th. wegottickets.com/event/688177

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The next HDIF at Signature Brew in Haggerston is on Saturday June 20th and it's our annual Cure special. Come and dance to your favourite Cure hits and deep cuts. 9pm-2am. More info here - howdoesitfeel.co.uk/hdifnight.html

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Photos of May's HDIF at Signature Brew Haggerston are up now! www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/may162026a.h...

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

New venue, new poster. Just off to do the first poster run around London with the new posters and flyers. Our first date at Signature Brew in Haggerston is Sat May 16th.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

I appeared on Hannah's Bookshelf on North Manchester FM, talking about my novel The Tunnels. I also chose three books to save in the event of an apocalypse. If you fancy listening back, you can do so here. www.mixcloud.com/hdif/hannahs...

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Hannah's Bookshelf with special guest Ian Watson - 11/04/2026

I was very pleased to appear on the wonderful Hannah's Bookshelf on North Manchester FM, talking about my debut novel The Tunnels, inspiration, fantasy, and writing in general. I'll also picked three ...

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I'll be on merch duties for this Saturday's Haiku Salut gig in Leytonstone. Been ages since I've last seen them play live. Really looking forward to it!

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Tonight in central London! Dance to loads of songs by the Pixies, alongside our usual mix of indie pop and soul. The Phoenix, 37 Cavendish Square, just by Oxford Circus tube station. 9pm-2am. wegottickets.com/event/676783

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

An interview with me about my book and indie publishing in general!

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

It's publication week for my novel, The Tunnels! I'm very happy to say that I'll be celebrating its release on Thursday February 26th by DJ-ing at the Heavenly and Sassyhiya gig at The Lexington on Thursday. It's sold out, but see you there if you have a ticket.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Delighted to see that my debut novel, The Tunnels, has been reviewed in the Financial Times! You can buy a paperback here - secretname.co.uk/secretshop.h... - or preorder the Kindle version here - amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GMKS8KK2

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Tonight! C86 Special at The Great North Wood in West Norwood. 7pm to midnight. www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/c86.html

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Very happy to say that my novel The Tunnels is available from these fine shops. Or you can order directly from us here - secretname.co.uk/secretshop.h...

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Tonight! The next HDIF at The Phoenix is on Saturday January 17th and it's a Talking Heads special. We'll be playing lots of Talking Heads hits and fan favourites, alongside our usual mix of indie pop and soul. howdoesitfeel.co.uk/thephoenix.h...

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Photos of HDIF NYE are up now! www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/dec312025a.h...

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Thanks to @londonist.com for printing an extract from my book! londonist.com/london/books... If you haven't got a copy yet you can order one here - www.secretname.co.uk/secretshop.h...

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The Tunnels: An Extract From A Suburban Science Fantasy Ghost Story Inspired By West Norwood

"They say there's over 3,000 coffins down here".

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Tickets flying out for both of our NYE parties now. HDIF Family Disco Pretend NYE Party on Sunday Dec 28th at @ThePhoenix_W1 and HDIF New Year's Eve Party at @SignatureBrewE8 Grab one while you can! Pretend NYE - wegottickets.com/event/660902/ HDIF NYE - wegottickets.com/event/645966/

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

1/ I have some news! I've written a novel. It's called The Tunnels and it's a "suburban science fantasy ghost story". If you like Douglas Adams, Kurt Vonnegut and Martin Millar, then this will hopefully be for you. It's being published by Secret Name books on Feb 26 2026. @bookspotlight.bsky.social

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Today's single is You Should Always Keep In Touch With Your Friends by The Wedding Present, which was released on July 11th, 1986. The perfect Wedding Present single, with the perfect Wedding Present sleeve.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Today's single is Radio Free Europe, which was released on July 8th, 1981. Mad to think that this all-time classic debut single was released 44 years ago!

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Today's single is Rockin' With Rita by The Vindaloo Summer Special, which was released on July 7th, 1986. Ted Chippington, The Nightingales and Fuzzbox join forces for this seaside smash. You sure can't beat it, oh no.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Today's single is The Walk by The Cure, which was released on June 27th, 1983. What a wonderful single - strange, spiky, weird, even by The Cure's standards, synth pop pushed to breaking point.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Today's single is Playgirl by Ladytron, which was released on June 26th, 2000. Amazing to think that this sleek, futuristic beauty is actually 25 years old.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

The next HDIF is this Saturday June 21st and it's a 1985 special. We'll be playing our favourite indie songs from 1985, alongside our usual mix of indie and soul, plus songs for Brian Wilson and Sly Stone. The Phoenix, 37 Cavendish Square, London, 9pm-2am. howdoesitfeel.co.uk/thephoenix.h...

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Today's single is Holding Our Breath by Slowdive, which was released on June 3rd, 1991. Beautiful, glacial, intoxicating - and it hasn't aged a day.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Today's single is Malibu Beach Nightmare by Hanoi Rocks, which was released on May 30th, 1988. Often wrong tagged as hair metal, Hanoi were a wondrous collision of 60s girl groups, 70s punk and 80s power pop. The first band I ever saw live and I still love them dearly.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Photos of the two most recent HDIFs are up now. April - www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/april192025a... May - www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/may172025a.h...

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Today's single is Almost Prayed by The Weather Prophets, which was released on May 26th, 1986. Chiming guitars, perfect pop, a total classic.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Today's single is I've Got It And It's Not Worth Having by Boyracer, which was released on May 17th, 1993. The noisiest single ever to be released on Sarah records? Brilliant acerbic blast of punk nose that reminds me, oddly, of early Fontaines DC.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Today's single is Legal Man by Belle And Sebastian, which was released on May 16th, 2000. Happy 25th birthday to this dancefloor smash!

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Today's single is So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry), which was released on May 15th, 1984. Absolutely glorious. The best song from my favourite R.E.M. album.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Today's single is I'm Hardly Ever Wrong by The Would Be's, which was released on May 14th, 1991. An enchanting mix of indie jangle, brass and the gorgeous voice of Julie McDonnell this felt to me like an Irish answer to The Sundays.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Today's single is Just Got Lucky by JoBoxers, which was released on May 9th, 1983. I loved this single when it came out - it felt like an excitable little brother to the righteous soul of Dexys. Still sounds great today.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Today's single is West End Girls by the Pet Shop Boys, which was released on April 9th, 1984. I love the sleeve of this - the original Bobby O version. Before they'd found their public image, staring through pink neon into the future.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Today's single is Whenever I'm Gone by The Prisoners, which was released on March 31st, 1986. A righteous blast of garage mod energy propelled by Graham Day's soulful vocal and the band's razor sharp melodic suss.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Today's single is Miss World by Hole, which was released on March 28th, 1994. A songwriting great just warming up to the peak of her talents. Hole at Brixton Academy in 1999 remains one of the most incredible gigs I've ever seen.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Today's single is Mellow Doubt by Teenage Fanclub, which was released on March 27th, 1995. The lead single from the wonderful Grand Prix album, this is an all-time classic, whistling solo and all!

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I'm slowly posting up live clips of bands on the HDIF Tik Tok if you fancy taking a look - www.tiktok.com/@hdiflondon. Just posted Julia Jacklin at EOTR. Previously posted Wine Lips, Holiday Ghosts, Nation Of Language, Decemberists, Teenage Fanclub, Pixies, Patti Smith and more.

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

The next How Does It Feel To Be Loved? at The Phoenix is today - Saturday March 15th - and it's a Pulp special. Come and dance to your favourite Pulp smashes alongside our usual mix of indie pop and soul. More info here www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/thephoenix.h...

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How Does It Feel To Be Loved? @hdiflondon.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Today's single is Geno by Dexys Midnight Runners which was released on March 14th, 1980. The band's first number one single and an all-time classic. Geno! Geno! Geno! Geno!

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