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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 6h

The day after ‘Rattlesnakes’ was released, I saw Lloyd Cole and the Commotions live for the first time - at Guildford University 13 Oct 1984. (Supported by the Blow Monkeys). I saw Lloyd Cole live many more times over the years, including touring with him as support in 1995.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

12 October 1984 ‘Rattlesnakes’ by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions was released. I got it the day it came out, having already fallen in love with and bought ‘Perfect Skin’ on 7”. The album didn’t leave my turntable for weeks. Still one of my all time favourite records.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

11 October 1985 Sheffield’s One Thousand Violins Half Moon Herne Hill photos taken by Guy Van Steene. We (Bluetrain) did lots of gigs with 1.000 Violins as we were on the same label. We didn’t support on this occasion though.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Fugazi 'Turnover' live in front of The White House during a Gulf War protest, 1991.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Futurama 3 Stafford 1981 not much wrong with this entire line up!! Quite incredible - any here go?

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

The Jesus and Mary Chain North London Poly 1985

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

8 October 1990 The Charlatans released their debut album, ‘Some Friendly’. They had played the Buzz Club earlier in the year when their debut single, ‘Indian Rope’ came out. ‘The Only One I Know’ from the album, released in May 1990 earned them their first Top of the Pops appearance.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Talking Heads ‘Remain In Light’ was released on 8 October 1980. Their third and final album produced by Brian Eno. It reached no. 19 in the US album charts and 21 in the UK. Featuring ‘Once In A Lifetime’ which was released as the first single from the album in Jan 1981.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

‘Transmission’ by Joy Division was released on 7” vinyl on 7 October 1979 by record label Factory. It was re-released as a 12” single with a different sleeve on 20 February 1981.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The Clarendon Hotel in Hammersmith, mid 1980s - I went to loads of great gigs here - upstairs and downstairs. Played a couple of times downstairs too.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Another great selection of gigs, this time from 1984 the Royal Court Theatre Liverpool (once again ignoring GG)

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

To coincide with the first Green Man in 2003, Danny and I pressed up some compilation CDs featuring everyone who was due to perform. It got some great reviews, including a lovely 5 star one in the Big Issue. (The photo on the cover is actually from Bob Dylan at Blackbushe in Camberley 1978)

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

THE SPECIAL A.K.A. 'Free Nelson Mandela' early version⧸studio rehearsal #TheSpecials #ThespecialAKA #nelsonmadela

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

5 October 1988 I saw jesusandmarychain in an out door theatre in LA. We took come American friends with us who called their music ‘scary’!

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

In 1988 Danny and I joined our American guitarist, Mark, in California. We gave Bluetrain USA a go for six months. We played live a few times, were filmed for a cable tv station and generally had a brilliant time, before heading home and moving to London. indiethroughthelookingglass.com/1988-2/

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The Sundays 'Here's Where The Story Ends' Seattle 1993

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

John and Ian, The Stone Roses. I don’t know anything about this photo. What do you think, 1987? Any idea of the photographer?

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Yay! Thanks so much gideoncoe for a play on BBC 6 Music last night!! From ‘North Sixteen’ - Love Expression! ❤️

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Nick Cave fronting The Boys Next Door, Swinburne College 1977. Photo Peter Milne

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Mighty Lemon Drops ‘Like An Angel’ . Label mates! Bluetrain were also on Dreamworld Records, (Dan Treacy of the Television Personalities). Such an exciting record. We played live with them a couple of times and they played the first ever Buzz Club. indiethroughthelookingglass.com/2025/11/27/s...

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Thanks John! A lovely review for ‘North Sixteen’! ❤️

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My last few moments on stage ‘Love Expression’ ❤️

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My first and last gigs - 45 years apart! Played my last gig yesterday. ❤️

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I just played my last ever gig! 45 years ❤️

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Me fronting Bluetrain, live in London 1987. Filmed for French TV, at the Cool Trout Basement indie night, run from underneath the presciently named, Green Man pub on the Edgware Road in London. More - indiethroughthelookingglass.com/2025/09/16/t...

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

1990 Madchester. The Charlatans / The Stone Roses - Spike Island / Flowered Up / Northside / clubbing plus the Divine Comedy / Five Thirty and lots more - indiethroughthelookingglass.com/1990-2/

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

24 Sept 1987. I had The Triffids booked to play the Buzz Club, but they cancelled. Huge thanks to our Dreamworld label mates 1,000 Violins from Sheffield for stepping up and driving down South, it was a great night. Too late to get new tickets printed though….

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Last gigs of the year! I'm busy this weekend - Neil and I are playing a couple of sets at a party on Saturday then on Sun 27th Sept, we play the wonderful The Cabin Camberley . Two sets, first at 4pm second at 5pm. Then that's me - taking a well earned rest from music!! youtu.be/abN7tVqqE2E?...

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Jo Bartlett & Neil Haydock 'North Sixteen'

YouTube video by IndieThroughTheLookingGlass

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

22 September 1990 the Buzz Club. Word had got round that this was The Charlatans playing a secret gig. Not true but it was pretty much a sell out! Danny and I had gone to a Boys Own party with Simon, the Bridewell Taxis bass player the year before in London, they were a great band from Leeds.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Me, performing at the Union Chapel in Islington, 2010. Photo justin thomas

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Five star review for ‘North Sixteen’ thank you R n R Magazine! open.spotify.com/album/6T6gjq...

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy birthday Justine Frischmann. Here is ‘Stutter’ from the first known footage of Elastica, when they played the Buzz Club October 1993. Full gig (15 minutes!) via my YouTube channel youtube.com/@indiethroug...

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

‘North Sixteen’ has been getting some lovely reviews. Only a few CDs left via Bandcamp, available digitally everywhere.

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Green Man 2005 film - Joanna Newsom interview. Full, glorious film link in below. Featuring, along with Joanna - Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, King Creosote and loads more wildness in the Welsh mountains! youtu.be/l7U8ARco4ao?is

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

They were indeed! Neil and I have just released this jobartlett.bandcamp.com/album/north-...

jobartlett.bandcamp.com

North Sixteen, by Jo Bartlett

10 track album

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

12 September 1992 Suede played the Buzz Club. They had cancelled on the day of the gig, in June when Mat Osman was ill. They re scheduled and it was incredible . BTW - they were supported by my co collaborator Neil’s band Submarine. indiethroughthelookingglass.com/2022/01/06/t... @suedehq

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Me, at The Wake when the rain stopped and the sun came out - I’m soaked through! #thewake2026

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I used photos of Stoke Newington in the ‘90s on my ‘North Sixteen’ album. It has been getting a fantastic reaction. There are a few CDs left via Bandcamp and it is now available everywhere digitally. jobartlett.bandcamp.com/album/north-...

jobartlett.bandcamp.com

North Sixteen, by Jo Bartlett

10 track album

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I’m so pleased to hear that! Thanks Khayem! ❤️

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IndieThroughTheLookingGlass @jo-bartlett.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Jo Bartlett (me!) and Neil Haydock at The Wake on Saturday - the new festival started by myself and Danny in West Sussex! What an incredible day and night!!!

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