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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Why am I asking @quinceymaybrown if her granddad would have known who Krang from the Turtles is? Search Mental Notes on your #podcast app or follow the link below to find out. #mentalhealth #songwriting #music #family mentalnotespodcast.com/2026/05/04/s...

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Search Mental Notes on your #podcast app or follow the link below to hear me and Quincey May Brown discussing #music, #mentalhealth, and songs from her upcoming album Careful, Pockets. mentalnotespodcast.com/2026/05/04/s...

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

I'm joined by Quincey May Brown for Episode 4 of the latest series 2 of #podcast. We talk #music, #mentalhealth, #grief, #lyrics, and making random suits. Get it in your ears: mentalnotespodcast.com/2026/05/04/s...

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

What. A. Fucking. Amazing. Show. The Twilight Sad absolutely smashed New Century Hall last night. Hard to put into words how much I love this band and it was amazing to be back in a room watching them play a full band show.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Have you listened to my latest #podcast episode with @dominiehooper.bsky.social yet? What did you think of it? I'll be recording Episode 4 tonight, but don't miss this one in the meantime: mentalnotespodcast.com/2026/04/23/s...

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

It's time for Episode 3 of Series 2 of the #podcast, and one I was extremely excited for. @dominiehooper.bsky.social released one of my favourite albums of 2025, so it was a joy to sit down with her to discuss #music and #mentalhealth.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Episode 3 of Series 2 of Mental Notes will be with you later this week, where I'll be talking to the wonderful Dominie Hooper While you're waiting for, though, please do catch up on the cracking chat I had with Brain Leak. It's one that's not to be missed. mentalnotespodcast.com/2026/04/13/s...

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Join me for Episode 2 of Series 2 of the Mental Notes #podcast. This week's guest is Brain Leak , who joins me to discuss #music, #mentalhealth, #addiction, and #songwriting.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

I'll be recording Episode 2 tomorrow, but, for now, tune into Series 2, Episode 1 of the Mental Notes #podcast to hear me and Tenderness talk about #music and #mentalhealth. Search Mental Notes on your podcast app or follow the link below to give it a listen. mentalnotespodcast.com/2026/04/03/s...

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Don't miss Episode 1 of the second series of the Mental Notes #podcast, where I talk to Tenderness about the #mentalhealth effect of releasing your #debutalbum. Search Mental Notes on your podcast app or follow the link below to give it a listen. mentalnotespodcast.com/2026/04/03/s...

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Series 2 of the Mental Notes #podcast is here, as I talk to @Tender about #music and #mentalhealth. We cover #songwriting, lyrics, the invisible labour of #performance, and much more. Search Mental Notes on your podcast app or follow the link: mentalnotespodcast.com/2026/04/03/s...

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Mental Notes #podcast finally has a website. Go and subscribe before Series 2 launches on Friday - all new episodes will come straight to your inbox: mentalnotespodcast.com

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Mental Notes Podcast

Music and mental health, in podcast form

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

I started recording Series 2 of the #podcast this week. Keep your eyes peeled for Episode 1 with Tenderness, coming later this week.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

First gig of the year last night. Had to be @dreamwife - honestly might be my favourite performers on the planet, always such a good mix of power and fun. Largely new material last night, but still had the room in the palms of their hands. Smashed it.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Now I'm finally through with my own Albums of the Year list (which you can find on Instagram @mental_notes_podcast), I've been going through the top 100 over on albumoftheyear.org and making a playlist of the albums I missed.

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Album of The Year - Music Reviews, Ratings, Charts, News

Top music of the year. Featuring album reviews, ratings, charts, year end lists and more.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Was a genuinely conflicting experience seeing Porridge Radio at Gorilla on Thursday. It was my 6th time seeing them, and definitely the best I've seen them, and yet I felt a little sad all the way through.

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 06/12/2025

What did our panel make of the latest album Deadbeat from Tame Impala? Hotly debated online but did we agree on the podcast? pickybs.com/2025/12/04/p...

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Picky Bastards Episode 93

On Episode 93 of Picky Bastards we are back with hosts Fran, Matt and Sam. We have new releases by Sigrid, Dave, Tame Impala and Just Mustard. This month’s classic album is Folksinger by Dave…

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The 6th and final episode of Mental Notes #podcast series one is now live. Thank you so much to the wonderful Holysseus Flyfor joining me, it was a fascinating chat.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Finally back recording today, with the final episode of series one now ready for editing. Thanks to Holysseus Flyfor a brilliant chat that I'm looking forward to sharing with you. In the meantime, get yourself a ticket to her show with @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social next week and I'll see you there.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Very late posting this, but what a show from Mckinley Dixon at Yes Mcr last weekend.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

There are about 10-15 bands/artists who I love so much, that I have to wait for the perfect moment to listen to their new work for the first time. One of those is @bigthiefmusic.bsky.social #music #mentalhealth #walking #Manchester #levenshulme #cringlepark

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

An absolute joy to see Little Simz at Co Op Live on Thursday. Amazing to see an artist who nobody seemed to have heard of when you started listening to them, suddenly absolutely commanding a crowd of thousands in an arena.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Stunning show from Chloe Foy at Low Four Studio last night. Catch her tour if you can.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Don't miss Episode 5 of Mental Notes, where I talk to @ellenbethabdi about #music, #mentalhealth, #5asidefootball, and more. Personally, I think this is a cracking episode. So please search for Mental Notes wherever you listen to #podcasts or follow the link in my bio.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Episode 5 of the Mental Notes #podcast is live now. Find it at the link in my bio, or by searching Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app/streaming platform. Big thanks to @ellenbethabdi.bsky.social for joining me to discuss #mentalhealth, #music, and many other things.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Loved being joined by @astlesmusic for the latest Mental Notes #podcast. We discuss how finding a treasure trove of his late uncle's #music inspired him to make an album, what he does to cope with life, and the stress of organising gigs.

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 30/09/2025

NEW PODCAST: Mercury Prize 2025 Special Our annual argument about the 12 albums shortlisted for the Mercury Prize is here. We discuss which albums deserve to win, who we think is the winner, as well as which album is the worst on the shortlist. pickybs.com/2025/09/28/p...

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Picky Bastards Episode 91: Mercury Prize 2025

On Episode 91 of Picky Bastards we are back talking about our favourite music award the Mercury Music Prize. This month the regular bastards are joined by Tom Burrows to discuss all 12 of this year…

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Gig of the year? Self Esteem absolutely smashed it at Manchester Academy on Sunday.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Make sure to check out Episode 3 with @benedict_songs if you haven't already. Available on your favourite #podcast app (search Mental Notes) or follow the link in my bio.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

It's time for Episode 3 of Mental Notes, where I speak to Benedict Benjamin about #music and #mentalhealth. Search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or follow the links below to get it in your ears. open.spotify.com/episode/0cu5... feeds.acast.com/public/shows...

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Episode 3 - Benedict Benjamin on songwriting, mental health, and the therapy of band practice

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Finally got the @briasalmena.bsky.social album on vinyl this morning. If you haven't already, check out Episode 2 of Mental Notes to hear me discuss the album, and it's relation to #mentalhealth, with Bria. Link in my bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Episode 2 of Mental Notes is out now, featuring @briasalmena as my guest. Listen to us discussing #music, #mentalhealth health, and album names by searching Mental Notes on your favourite #podcast app or following the link in my bio.

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Picky Bs @pickybs.com · 05/09/2025

Ahead of the Mercury Prize announcement next week, we've put together our own shortlist of albums we feel deserve a nomination. Read our picks here 👇🏻 pickybs.com/2025/09/05/t... And listen to the playlist here 👇🏻 open.spotify.com/playlist/3dw...

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The Picky Bastards Mercury Prize shortlist 2025

Another year and another Mercury Prize shortlist for us to dive into. Before we argue with each other about the actual Shortlist (podcast event of the year incoming), let’s shout about the albums w…

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Episode 2 will be with you very soon. But here's a reminder to check out Episode 1 with @chloefoymusic Search Mental Notes on your #podcast app or follow the links: Spotify: tinyurl.com/289596bp Acast: shows.acast.com/mental-notes... Apple: tinyurl.com/362h6dsb Amazon: tinyurl.com/48hep593

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

There's a new episode of the #podcast coming today, this time with @briasalmena.bsky.social. I can't wait for you to hear it. Subscribe to Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app, or through the link in my bio, to get notified when it's out. #mentalhealth #music

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

A quick preview of this week's #podcast with @briasalmena.bsky.social coming on Friday. In the meantime, click the link in the bio or search Mental Notes on your favourite podcast app to hear episode one with Chloe Foy. #mentalhealth #music

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Don't miss Episode One of Mental Notes, where I talk #music and #mentalhealth with Chloe Foy. Search on your favourite #podcast app or click one of the links below: Spotify: tinyurl.com/289596bp Acast: shows.acast.com/mental-notes... Apple: tinyurl.com/362h6dsb Amazon: tinyurl.com/48hep593

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The first episode of Mental Notes is out, and here's a picture of guest, Chloe Foy, as she muses on one of my incredibly insightful questions!

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Back in my favourite Manchester venue for the first time since my brain sidelined me for a few months. Massively impressed by Ronboy as support for Matt Berninger.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

I've been asking guests on the #podcast to tell me about a song, or songs, by other bands or artists that resonates with them in relation to #mentalhealth. So here are 5 of mine:

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Cheap Indie Vinyl @cheapindievinyl.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

No grifting from me this month If you appreciate what I do and can spare a couple of quid, you can say thank you by making a donation to Medical Aid for Palestinians Cheers x www.map.org.uk

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Delivering medical care to Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees in the Palestinian Territories and in Lebanon.

Help us get urgent medical supplies into the hands of Palestinians in need.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Mental Notes Episode 1 is incoming... In a couple of weeks. But I'm very excited to share it, so here's a snippet of my chat with Chloe Foy.a

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Stressful day today. But instead of knocking back 6 beers, I just did some #meditation in my garden. 18-year-old Fran is definitely somewhere calling me a dickhead.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

When we walked out of our house this morning, my 4 year old stopped still and said 'wow, Daddy, the sky looks like popcorn.' I guess this is one of those moments my #therapist is always telling me to pay attention to.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I recorded the first episode of Mental Notes on Monday. Big thanks to Chloe Foy for being my willing subject. It was an immensely enjoyable conversation and I can't wait for you to hear it. Got a couple more to organise before I have a release date, but definitely coming soon.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Got the first interview for the Mental Notes #podcast scheduled for Monday at 4. Better learn how to use that recording software, really. P.s. that image definitely doesn't show my studio.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Had an absolutely blinder at @deershed.bsky.social this year. After cancelling several gigs I was meant to be at earlier in the year due to panic attacks, it felt amazing to be out in the sun watching some of my favourite artists.

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