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www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... In this new episode of Indiescovery, no fewer than 5 (!) albums of the month! Although one is strictly an EP and one hasn't even been released yet. From, respectively, Mesh, Atmos Bloom, Laminat Snyder, Baby Queen (pictured) and Sibille Attar. Enjoy!

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Interesting trade* Mariners acquire Taylor Ward and keep the players they offered in return (Hope plus minor leaguers) *yes, a typo in the report just thought it was funny

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Been a while since I've done a New Tunes playlist, but I have built up a lot of good to me songs through the EIO40 Music League Season 5, so here are 14 that I never chose (much to my detriment in a few cases). I've tried to remove songs that...[1/2] open.spotify.com/playlist/1xv...

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New Tunes #18: 31 Jul 2026

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

In advance of today’s late match

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Shamelessly stolen from FB mostly so I can refer to it elsewhere (thanks @bullantics.bsky.social)

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

A huge and hearty congratulations to Mikael on his *250th* edition of the Ironing Mix That is a lot of crisply ironed laundry!

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

England-Mexico Match for the ages. Simply amazing

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

"Interview with Ben by Greg Peters on Californian Shoegaze Radio DKFM Tonight Midnight Australian Time, 4pm Europe time, 7am US West Coast Time 🥰" Interview with Australian singer/songwriter and guitarist Ben Aylward (Swirl, Fabels and Svntax Error): 80s and 90s shoegaze decayfm.com.!"

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Mikael QBT @mikaelqbt.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

PLAY LOUD Here’s the #IroningMix 246💥 ▶️ music.apple.com/fr/playlist/... ▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/5Wl... Playlist ➡️ ALT #indie #shoegaze #alternative #postpunk

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Sungaze - Be a Better Man
isbjôrn - Sjösjuk
Rainsong - Deliriant
MoritaSaki in the pool - MY ANGEL
Get Well Soon - The 4:3 Days
villagerrr - Gleam
Fragile Animals - Itch
she’s green - close your eyes
blue heron holy ghost - Gnaw
Orbit 17 - Tunnels
Bleary - bug
Smirk - Abide
MEMORIALS - Just A Moon
hazy waters - high
ENOLA - Leave A Mark
Mint Julep - Next Life

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

perhaps this is old hat, but I find this highly entertaining in concert with the Fun Fact

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Chapterhouse, The Sinclair, 19 May 2026

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

She’s Green, The Sinclair, 19 May 2026

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Chapterhouse w/She’s Green, tonight!

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

looking forward to next Tuesday!

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VPR Audio Club @vpraudioclub.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Your Saturday treat… If you can’t get down to @vanishingpointrecs.bsky.social today, watch and listen from 11am on mixcloud.com/vpraudioclub 👌

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Laura Kidd 💌 Penfriend @penfriendrocks.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I finished something big just now! I recently photographed all my vinyl, CDs and other merch to pretty up my online shop, and I just finished uploading everything and reorganising it. It feels very nice to have this all looking sharp: shop.penfriend.rocks

Photo of an album cover featuring a robot army

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

No one asked, but here is a short 8 song playlist of the songs I almost picked for the EIO40 Season 4 Cup final. Jangle to grunge gaze to post punk and points between and beyond. Let me know which one should I have picked! open.spotify.com/playlist/4kK...

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Full Endorsement Mini one off

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housequinn.bsky.social @housequinn.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It is currently 'packs of coyotes walking across the Charles River' cold outside.

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

As much as I enjoy the strong affirmation of the recent slate of spam texts I’m getting, still not responding. Even a hero has limits

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Scott @0kay1st.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

French toast alert is 🚨‼️ here in Westwood wegmans @universalhub.com

Empty bread shelves at wegmans in Westwood.

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Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Wilkommen, bienvenue & welcome to the latest Indiescovery All Around The World Special! 30-something new indie & alternative tracks from 30-something different countries! It's heavy on the shoegaze/ dreampop, with acts from 🇵🇪🇲🇽🇺🇦🇿🇦🇧🇪🇨🇱🇳🇴 & more. Enjoy!

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Last night I attended an astronomy event (Astronomy on Tap) with the theme of Radio Astronomy. It included trivia…my team took first in the ‘pro’ division. The final trivia question which sealed victory perfectly melded two of my worlds. “Name the artist and album:

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EverythingIndieOver40 @indieover40.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

That was really great #eio40VPRshow on @vpraudioclub.bsky.social tonight We went head to head with The Traitors but fuck you Winkerman… the little people survived We played indie (obv) but also goth, hip hop and reggae Pop that in your turret and smoke it www.mixcloud.com/vpraudioclub...

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Everything Indie Over 40 with Steve Williamson, January 15, 2026

Fresh out the box for 2026, it's Steve Williamson's Everything Indie Over 40 show - packed with indie listening delights.

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

No new pictures, where are you mentally?

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Mikael QBT @mikaelqbt.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

FOR THE LAST TIME FROM PARIS Here’s the #IroningMix 225💥 ▶️ open.spotify.com/playlist/19X... ▶️ music.apple.com/fr/playlist/... Playlist ➡️ ALT

Ironing Mix 225
GUV - Chasin’ Luv
Whitelands - Blankspace
The Julies - Teenage Sadness (feat Memory Stitches
Glom - Teeth
Callière - First light
little combat - rip cheems
Crack Cloud - Safe Room
Wristwatch - Hints
Curtain - Fire
BL!NDS - Blind (feat Hex Formes)
Golden Hours - Arctic Desert
Velvet - Catherine
60 juno & Sketches - Polvo
Holy Vision - Do What You Wanta
Doe St - Figure It Out
Fazed on a Pony - Figure It Out

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Wordle 1,663 2/6* ⬜⬜🟨🟩⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

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Greg Wymer: Cover Lover @wymer.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

First Storrowing of 2026?

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Mike @manicpopthrlls.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

New on the blog: My favourite albums of 2025: manicpopthrills.wordpress.com/2026/01/04/m...

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MPT’s Favourite Albums of 2025

MPTY’s favourite records released in 2025.

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Wishing everyone an excellent 2026

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Happy GMT New Year (50 minutes late) from Boston!!

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Rob O’Cop @rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Yes, it's the one you've been waiting for! The officially sanctioned Indiescovery Best Albums of 2025! Rob O'Cop counts down from 30 to 1. (No spoilers here - you'll have to tune in and see! :)) Happy Xmas, Happy New Year, and Happy New Music in 2026!

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Indiescovery #111 - 2025 Albums of the Year Special

Yes, it’s the one you’ve been waiting for! The officially sanctioned Indiescovery Best Albums of 2025! Rob O’Cop counts down from 30 to 1… (No spoilers here – you’ll have to tune in and see! :) ) H...

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Whoa this (extremely good) song, Maze by Melting Palms, came first in three separate @indieover40.bsky.social Music Leagues in three separate weeks…must be a record, eh @peterlatimer6.bsky.social?

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Mark Gurwell @markgurwell.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Boston gazer fans alert - Snowgaze at Deep Cuts this weekend

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