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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

When I talk about how much #livemusic helps my #mentalhealth on the #podcast, this is exactly what I'm talking about. Such an emotional, cathartic performance. James Graham has to be the best frontman in the game right now (and top of my shortlist of podcast guests).

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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 · 18/01/2026

On the surface, it's another indie album that seems to take a variety of the expected influences. But there's also something odd an unique about almost every moment, a changeable tone that makes the album engrossing, fun, and affecting.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

I definitely didn't get this one straight away, but something kept me coming back. After several listens to It's A Beautiful Place by Water From Your Eyes, I'm now fully convinced it deserves to be on all those end of year lists it appeared on.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

After spending some time, though, I can definitely see whst people love about this album. I'm not sure if I feel the same way yet, but I'm definitely willing to spend more time and find out.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

That isn't what I got. This album melds hip-hop, R&B, rock and more - on first listen i found it pretty jarring, not really sure how I felt about the softer, sung moments.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Black British Music (2025) had been recommended to me by several people, but I never got around to it. I've had to give this a few listens as I'd been expecting a pretty hard-core hip-hop album (I don't know why).

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I'm not 100% sure what it is, given it mixes sounds from R&B, indie, jazz, and even punk. But when it works, it really works.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

I was pretty close to dismissing The Passionate Ones by Nourished By Time on first listen, but I'm glad that I didn't. I still need more time before I can say what I think of it for certain, but it is definitely an engaging and interesting piece of work.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

It maintains his oddball, abstract style but manages to sound more accessible and mainstream at the same time. I'm fully engaged with this after a first few listens. Thank God I'm the kind of music geek who makes pointless lists like this Albums I Missed in 2025 one.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Billy Woods releases so many albums, that I can kind of forgive myself for missing this one on release. I wish I hadn't, though. I really like Billy already, but this album is a step forward for him if you ask me.

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Mental Notes @mentalnotespodcast.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

I've given Baby! By Dijon a few listens now and it's clearly very accomplished. It's sounds so crisp, the production is fantastic, and he's got a huge voice. Is it for me? No. But all those things still stand.

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

Well, I tried to give the Addison Rae album a listen - strongly not for me. But then I'm strongly not the market for it, either - feels like Taylor Swift lite and I don't like Taylor Swift, so...

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

I can definitely see what the fuss is about with this one.

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

@thelilyallen.bsky.social was up first, and I have to say I never expected to enjoy a Lily Allen album so much - even after people told me I would. It's got shades of Self Esteem, which is a plus for me, but also bags of Lily personality and huge props for putting it all on the line in the lyrics.

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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

Glad I was there, though - an outstanding performance.

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

It's weird seeing a band you love and knowing that it's the last time you'll see them. Torn between respecting them bowing out at their peak, and wondering why a band that seem so tight on stage would call it a day.

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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

Thanks also to Holly for being so open about her #music, #mentalhealth, and many other things. Search Mental Notes on your favourite streaming platform or podcast app to listen.

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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

Can't think of better band to accompany a nice #autumn walk in Manchester. On the #podcast, I ask guests what they do to cope with life. This is definitely one of my things.

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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

Also, the biggest crowd I've been in since my panic attacks earlier this year and I didn't die. So yay, me.

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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 · 17/10/2025

I'm 41 and I'm with you. Thinking it might be the worst winner ever.

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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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