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Matt Gray

@matt-gray.bsky.social
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Mechanical engineer, intermediate level guitar player (in Darling Buds, Men of Gwent, Give Me Memphis) Pro-European rejoiner.

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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Is that Mr Chi Pig on the poster?
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Cherry Red Records @cherryredrecords.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
@theedarlingbuds.bsky.social are back 🌼 Same Sun / Same Sky is the band’s first new full-length album in decades- 12 new tracks packed with melodic guitars, soaring harmonies and upbeat indie pop sound that made them cult favourites in the first place. Out Now! 👉 www.cherryred.co.uk/artist/darli...
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God Is In The TV Zine @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
@theedarlingbuds.bsky.social - Same Sun | Same Sky @cherryredrecords.bsky.social "this is very recognisably a Darling Buds record but also one on which they sound re-energised and fresh" Andy Page www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2026/07/29/t...
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The Darling Buds - Same Sun | Same Sky (Cherry Red Records) - God Is In The TV
Three years ago, there was an opportunity to reflect on the career of Welsh indie pop favourites The Darling Buds courtesy of the lovingly-compiled Killing
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Trevor Petrol
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Social media chefs - what’s so harmful about your food that you need to wear those same sinister black surgical gloves that my car mechanic puts on to do an oil change?
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The Darling Buds @theedarlingbuds.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Hey Buds! We have a new single out this Friday on all streaming platforms. Pre-save link below cherryred.co/Intruder
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
We heard an ice cream van playing its tune at the top of our road earlier, eventually it got to our end of the road and turned into the next street and we could hear it for ages. I said to the wife, “he’ll never catch any criminals going that slow.”
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
I think Starmer would benefit if he told Blair to take a running fuck at a rolling donut.
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Tony Blair tells Starmer and rivals: abandon net zero and move closer to Trump
In highly unusual intervention, ex-PM says his party’s ‘almost infinite capacity for self-delusion’ makes it likely to lose next election
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
That Studio1 comp is a belter.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
That show was aired weekly on Sunday mornings on the BBC - the most brilliantly inappropriate scheduling ever seen. Every minute was genius.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Give him a break, the man had a milkshake thrown at him!
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The Darling Buds @theedarlingbuds.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Buds, we’re excited to announce our brand-new album Same Sun / Same Sky. You can now pre-order the album on CD & vinyl (with a signed postcard while stocks last): cherryred.co/SameSunSameSky
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The Darling Buds @theedarlingbuds.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
Wait! What?! It can’t be! Stay tuned for more exciting news soon x
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
You didn’t get caught on the Coychurch bypass did you? Mobile camera got me there the other day. 3 points. Shite.
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The Darling Buds @theedarlingbuds.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Look out Leeds! We're coming to yours and it's an early one (doors at 1pm) - get your tickets here: www.seetickets.com/event/the-da...
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The Darling Buds @theedarlingbuds.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
More gig news!
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
My Father-in-law was a volunteer on the scene, helping to dig. He only talked about just before he died a couple of years ago.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Post Disco Sucks! (possibly)
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
Legends!
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
The books are harrowing to say the least.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Much more outrage in the media about the Jesus picture than the apes picture. *sigh*
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Yes!! I fucken hate it. People on there love to show how fast their fingers can go but incapable of just hitting a big open chord and letting it hang so we can actually hear what we need to.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
In Macclesfield, home of the Macc Lads and this guy, honoured with this excellent mural..
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
I’d recommend catching them live soon. I’ve seen them many times since the early 80’s but last year was the best ever by far.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
😂🔥🤟
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Current fave.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
Been working in Bridgend for 2 years and didn’t know there was a RS!
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Postcard From The Past @pastpostcard.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
We have met a lot of Welsh people.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Fantastic gig! Great to have you back.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
This coming Sunday in @lepub.bsky.social early doors. Jon Langford live career retrospective with some aiding and abetting from me and the Men of Gwent. What larks.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
See you in Swansea!
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Countrymile @countrymile.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Huge respect to the acoustic Frank & Walters for tonight’s gig in Le Pub, Newport with our Men of Gwent in support! Their fans bought all the merch we brought and were the nicest people you could wish to meet. Thank you all so much!
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The soundtrack album is ace.
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The Darling Buds @theedarlingbuds.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Hey Buds! We are playing Rebellion this year!!! Cannot wait for this!
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Those Kingsonics were the worst!
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
This song is just astonishing. Every time I listen to it.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
It’s true, I’d rather be terrified by a film than horrified.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Killer set from @perennialtheband.bsky.social at @exchangebristol.bsky.social last night. Top draw New-England power pop trio with ace Rick-Vox tone and low end keys.
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The Darling Buds @theedarlingbuds.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
GIG! We're going to be at @bunkhouseswansea.bsky.social on Saturday 24th January 2026 - hope you can be there too! TIX here: bunkhousebar.gigantic.com/p/the-bunkho...
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
And fIREHOSE!
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Same! Plus That Petrol Emotion.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
The new @thebeths.bsky.social album, ‘Straight Line Was A Lie’ is as perfect a guitar pop album as you’ll ever hear. Just like their previous 3 albums.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
I’d maybe start with Smoke on the Water. Post a video.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
I hope when you tried it out in the shop you did Venus in Furs. That must be the Smoke on the Water for the indie violist.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 23/08/2025
They were fantastic. Also Fatima Mansions blew me away in the tent.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Lugosi? I didn’t have him down as a Bauhaus fan.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Light Purple
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
This band totally blew me away when I first heard them back in 83, and still do when I occasionally listen to them. I still say they’re my favourite band if the question comes up.
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Matt Gray @matt-gray.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
The always excellent BODEGA in Bristol last night. People talk about band chemistry but rarely have I seen a band so perfectly in sync with each other on stage. Every person has a huge presence that that only ever compliments. Plus, the songs are killer.
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