Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 04/09/2026For your Friday/ weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social @hugan.bsky.social 032
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Happy weekend! New (old) Indiescovery! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social @hugan.bsky.social 032
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Tune in to new Indiescovery and start the weekend early! 🎉 @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 032
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Cool down with some new Indiescovery! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 072
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 27/06/2026Indiescovery nostalgia-fest! Prepare to feel old! 😀 @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 061
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 13/06/2026New Indiescovery for your weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 032
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 16/05/2026When does inspiration become plagiarism? Should provoke some good debate! 😀 @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 01/05/2026For your bank holiday weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 031
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 23/04/2026In 2026 I’ve kept things pretty local gig wise.Highlights have been the wonderful Bleach Teeth, the brilliant Brian & The Onions and then last night the fabulous Ellur.So lucky to be able to see such great artists in Hertford.Now to get all nostalgic after 35 years - next up, Chapterhouse in London… 150
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Big congrats to Coventry and especially @kedwondo.bsky.social who I feel I’ve known as long as Keith Houchen’s header at Wembley but really it’s only been a few years. Great to have you back in the Premier League 👏 150
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 04/04/2026So Brand New Legs, who have been one of my fave bands since I saw them at the Deaf Institute a few years back, are calling it a day. They’ll be sorely missed. Here’s their final single, please have a listen and give them the love they deserve - open.spotify.com/track/4Qibyv...open.spotify.cominsane and in love 000
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 03/04/2026New Indiescovery for your Easter weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 21/03/2026Indiescovery 1986 Special! Suitable for us old fogeys in the EIO40 club! :) @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 041
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 06/03/2026New Indiescovery for your listening pleasure @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 031
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 28/02/2026Full results of the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 Super Cup: 1st @markgurwell.bsky.social 21 points 2nd @toadsy.bsky.social 18 points 3rd @carolinebinnie.bsky.social 17 points 4th= @mikaelqbt.bsky.social @duddy17.bsky.social 12 points each 6th @brinyhoof.bsky.social 10 points See you all next season! 2131
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 28/02/2026The results of the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 Super Cup are in! Congratulations @markgurwell.bsky.social - a Super Cup victory to go with his League 1 title. Odds on for the treble next season? The winning song was “Tune In” by Avee Mana. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/5zDtix...open.spotify.comTune In 030
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 20/02/2026New music for your weekend! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 042
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 14/02/20262/2 League 3 winner: @carolinebinnie.bsky.social League 4 winner: @duddy17.bsky.social League 5 winner: @brinyhoof.bsky.social Invites will be in your Music League app on Sunday 22nd February. #EIO40MusicLeagueSuperCup 030
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 14/02/2026Now the #EIO40MusicLeague season 4 cup is done it’s time to move onto the season 4 Super Cup which will launch next weekend. The 6 qualifiers are: Cup winner: @toadsy.bsky.social League 1 winner: @markgurwell.bsky.social League 2 winner: @mikaelqbt.bsky.social 1/2 060
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 14/02/2026The full results of the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 cup final: 1st @toadsy.bsky.social 21 points 2nd @agarr45.bsky.social 18 points 3rd @peterlatimer6.bsky.social 15 points 4th @geebeeman.bsky.social 14 points 5th= @markgurwell.bsky.social @chriswatt100.bsky.social 11 points each 190
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 14/02/2026The results of the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 cup final are in! Congratulations @toadsy.bsky.social - a cup win to go with his League 5 promotion. League 4 better watch out next season… The winning song was “It Fades” by Offtask. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/7KDyWQ...open.spotify.comIt Fades 171
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 07/02/20264th placed player in League 1 in Season 4 @agarr45.bsky.social is hoping to take this consistency to the final & @toadsy.bsky.social hopes to add the cup to his Season 4 League 5 promotion honours.Fan favourite/League bookie @peterlatimer6.bsky.social will give all a run for their money. #Latbrokes 150
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 07/02/2026The Season 3 cup winner @chriswatt100.bsky.social is aiming to retain his title and @markgurwell.bsky.social is aiming for a League 1 & Cup double. @geebeeman.bsky.social came 3rd in the Season 2 cup so will be hoping to do even better this time. 070
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 07/02/2026I am pleased to announce the finalists of the #EIO40MusicLeagueCup Season 4… @chriswatt100.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @toadsy.bsky.social @geebeeman.bsky.social @peterlatimer6.bsky.social @agarr45.bsky.social A bit more info about the finalists… 1130
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 06/02/2026And my favourite song of Season 4, chosen by @spanky808.bsky.social , was “Talkback” by Robber Robber. What I said at the time - “Possibly the best song I’ve heard this season, looking forward to checking out more of their stuff”. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/7wH4mf...open.spotify.comTalkback 130
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 06/02/2026In 2nd place, and chosen by @rusky.bsky.social - “Avalanche” by Snocaps. What I said at the time - “Just fabulous. Perfect in fact. I can’t say more than that”. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/335Rcp...open.spotify.comAvalanche 120
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 06/02/2026In 3rd place, chosen by @darrenmjones.bsky.social - ‘Cocteau Swan’ by Mute Swan ft. Citrus Clouds. What I said at the time - “Has a really nice groove to it”. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/1a7buN...open.spotify.comCocteau Swan 030
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Before I announce the 6 finalists in the Season 4 #EIO40MusicLeagueCup tomorrow I wanted to revisit Season 4 of the brilliant EIO40 Music League organised by @indieover40.bsky.social Here are the top 3 songs I discovered in League 1… 010
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Happy Friday! New music for your listening pleasure… @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 162
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 02/02/2026As the Semi-Finalists pick their songs for the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 cup, here’s a link to the updated playlist with all the quarter final songs included. The announcement of who has made the final will take place on here next Sunday. open.spotify.com/playlist/6w8...open.spotify.comEIO40 Music League S4 Cup 241
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 25/01/2026So the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 cup is currently in progress. Due to time constraints only the cup final and Super Cup results will be revealed on here. In the meantime here’s a playlist of all songs submitted in Round 1 for your Sunday listening pleasure - open.spotify.com/playlist/6w8...open.spotify.comEIO40 Music League S4 Cup 1123
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 22/01/2026Ecoutez! 😀 @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 041
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 10/01/2026New year, new Indiescovery! @recordsilike.bsky.social @carolinebinnie.bsky.social @glpne73.bsky.social @mikaelqbt.bsky.social @cliveclemens.bsky.social @ineeddirection.bsky.social @alanmuttley1066.bsky.social @francisgllgn.bsky.social @peterf857.bsky.social 053
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Pour yourself an egg nog and tune in to my Indiescovery Albums of the Year! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 041
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 12/12/2025New Indiescovery for your (nearly the) weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 031
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 03/12/2025Last gig of 2025 done. Wolf Alice were fabulous at The O2. Ellie stacked it at one point but styled it out and still kept up her amazing singing👏 Looking forward to what new music / gigs 2026 brings… 050
Reposted by Simon S.The Festive 50 @thefestive50.bsky.social · 28/11/2025The vote for the 2025 Festive 50 is officially OPEN! Please send me your top 10 tracks from 2025 before the vote closes on 14th December. Votes can be public by replying or @ ing me on a post (no hashtags) or in private by sending me a DM. Please also spread the word cos we need more voters!!!media.tenor.coma sign that says sorry we 're closed hangs on a glass doorALT: a sign that says sorry we 're closed hangs on a glass door 606052
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 27/11/2025What a fabulous gig Mandrake Handshake played at Fabric last night. Such a beautiful, wonderful band. Great support from Spacestation & wing! as well. Top night. 020
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Second gig of the week last night, and what a beauty it was. Water From Your Eyes at Village Underground. Just brilliant, love ‘em. 040
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Three more #EIO40MusicLeague discoveries ticked off, in terms of seeing them live, last night - Runo Plum, Winter & Teethe. Fantastic evening with the fabulous Winter being the pick of the bunch. 140
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 07/11/2025Day 7 #DavidsMonthofMusic #MusicChallenge Connections! Day 6’s song was by Daniel Avery. Today’s is by Demise of Love, a collaboration between Daniel, Working Men’s Club & Ghost Culture. Here’s “Strange Little Consequence”. youtu.be/apDsvT9uP7g?...youtu.beDemise Of Love - Strange Little Consequence (Official Video)YouTube video by Demise Of Love 050
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Day 6 #DavidsMonthofMusic #MusicChallenge Connections! Yesterday’s song had the word ‘blue’ in the title. So does Day 6’s. Here’s “Rapture in Blue” by Daniel Avery with Cecile Believe. youtu.be/bZdCdpvofqQ?...youtu.beDaniel Avery - Rapture In Blue w/ Cecile Believe (Official Video)YouTube video by Daniel Avery 040
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Day 5 #DavidsMonthofMusic #MusicChallenge Connections! Yesterday’s song was by a Scottish band and so is Day 5’s. Here’s “Clearest Blue” by CHVRCHES. youtu.be/BZyzX4c1vIs?...youtu.beCHVRCHES - Clearest BlueYouTube video by ChvrchesVEVO 0100
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Day 4 #DavidsMonthofMusic #MusicChallenge Connections! Yesterday’s song was by Steve Mason. Day 4 is a song from the band he used to be in before he went solo. Of course they’ve reformed recently too. Here’s “Inner Meet Me” by The Beta Band. youtu.be/fp2dgHFvyjQ?...youtu.beThe Beta Band - Inner Meet Me (Official Music Video)YouTube video by The Beta Band 090
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Day 3 #DavidsMonthofMusic #MusicChallenge Connections! Today the connection is someone else who went solo and also has a song that includes a word from the Day 2 song title. Here’s the fabulous “Alive” by Steve Mason. youtu.be/U6pII42seo8?...youtu.beSteve Mason - Alive (Official Video)YouTube video by Domino Recording Co. 060
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 02/11/2025Day 2 #DavidsMonthofMusic #MusicChallenge Connections! Before she went solo, Rebecca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, was in the band Slow Club. Here’s “If We’re Still Alive”. youtu.be/8dRTWY9t5GU?...youtu.beSlow Club - If We're Still AliveYouTube video by Moshi Moshi Music 060
Reposted by Simon S.Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 02/11/2025New Indiescovery show for you! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social 061
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 01/11/2025Okay, first go at one of these. Looking forward to playing. Day 1 #DavidsMonthofMusic #MusicChallenge Connections! On train to London to see Self Esteem talk about her new book so let’s start off with one of her tunes. Here’s “Focus is Power”. youtu.be/DgVqgud0L1c?...youtu.beSelf Esteem - Focus Is Power (Official Video)YouTube video by SelfesteemVEVO 060
Simon S. @hertfordsoul.bsky.social · 26/10/2025Such a brilliant experience seeing Mermaid Chunky at the ICA, as part of their In the Round series, last night. Visually fabulous, engaging and funny. Love ‘em. 010
