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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Everything Is Alive by Slowdive. Hard to believe this album is already three years old. Listening now and it feels like a quiet modern classic - shoegaze softened into dream‑pop and ambient, creating a spacious and hypnotic weight. #Slowdive #Shoegaze #NowSpinning #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

A photograph of the album Everything Is Alive by Slowdive, in gold vinyl, playing on a record player, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

So glad to have seen @stetiennedisco.bsky.social at Brighton Dome last night. They were on great form and barely a dry eye in the house by the final song. Bittersweet, as I first saw them in 1990 and have been a fan ever since; I hope it wasn’t the last time. Great support from Gwenno and Marcy too.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Funkadelic – Maggot Brain. This new 45rpm 2LP sounds incredible… except my Side B is pressed way off‑centre, with obvious wow. It’s going back, but of course it’s sold out everywhere, so I’ll likely have to wait for the next pressing🤞 #Funkadelic #MaggotBrain #NowSpinning #VinylCommunity #MusicSky

A photograph of the vinyl album Maggot Brain by Funkadelicplaying on a record player, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Saturday morning with Elliott Smith’s Either/Or. This expanded remaster is sounding just perfect - clear, warm, and intimate. A perfect way to start the day. #ElliottSmith #EitherOr #Vinyl #NowSpinning #IndieFolk #SingerSongwriter #90sMusic #MusicSky

A photograph of the vinyl album Either/Or by Elliott Smith playing on a record player, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Saddened to hear Cassandra Wilson has died. Blue Light ’Til Dawn has long been a personal favourite. #CassandraWilson #musicsky #jazzsky

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Sunday morning pick‑me‑up with this gem from Bheki Mseleku - Celebration. Spiritual/contemporary jazz with South African roots and touches of post‑bop; released on World Circuit in 1991. #JazzSky #MusicSky #NowPlaying #ModernJazz #CompactDisc #BhekiMseleku

A CD jewel case of Bheki Mseleku’s album Celebration resting on patterned fabric. The cover shows a close-up portrait of Mseleku’s face against a deep red background. His name appears in large yellow and white lettering in the top right, with the album title “CELEBRATION” in green below. A list of contributing musicians runs along the left side in small white text.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Herbie Hancock – Inventions & Dimensions. Recorded and released in 1963 on Blue Note. Latin‑infused post‑bop/modal jazz: hypnotic, exploratory and percussive, long before the fusion years. #JazzSky #NowSpinning #HerbieHancock #BlueNote #PostBop #LatinJazz #VinylCommunity

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Floating into Sunday with this stunning record by Greg Foat - The Glass Frog, from 2024. Large‑ensemble session featuring deep spiritual modal jazz and new‑age ambient. #AmbientJazz #SpiritualJazz #NowSpinning #JazzSky #MusicSky

A photograph of the vinyl album The Glass Frog by Greg Foat playing on a record player, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Saturday morning with Curtis 💛 Curtis Mayfield’s debut album - released 1970 on Curtom Records. A perfect blend of Chicago soul, funk, and psychedelic R&B. #MusicSky #NowSpinning #VinylCommunity #SoulMusic #Funk #PsychedelicSoul

A photograph of the vinyl album by Curtis by Curtis Mayfield playing on a record player, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds were phenomenal last night. #NickCave #BadSeeds #LiveMusic #BrightonNights

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Kick starting my weekend with Kiwanuka - Michael Kiwanuka’s 2019 psychedelic soul opus. #SoulMusic #NowPlaying #MusicSky #VinylCommunity

A photograph of a yellow vinyl version of the album Kiwanuka by Michael Kiwanuka, playing on a turntable, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Sunday morning ☕️☀️ with Donald Byrd - Slow Drag. Released 1968 on Blue Note; hard‑bop with a soul‑jazz lean. #NowSpinning #JazzSky #MusicSky #VinylCommunity #BlueNoteRecords

A photograph of the vinyl album Slow Drag by Donald Byrd playing on a turntable, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Saturday morning with this modern classic gem. Jalen Ngonda’s Doctrine of Love sounding warm and effortless - soul for slow starts and sunny weekends ☀️ #NowSpinning #MusicSky #VinylCommunity #JalenNgonda #DoctrineOfLove #SaturdayVibes

A photograph of the vinyl album Doctrine Of Love by Jalen Ngonda playing on a turntable, with the album cover propped up in the background. This is the limited edition Rough Trade version with alternative cover art and tri-colour vinyl in blue red and white.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

To round this sweltering evening off: Memories Of Earth by D. Rothon. Retro-cosmic electronica spinning on CD #NowListening #CDcollection #AmbientMusic #MemoriesOfEarth

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

First listen to Castle Park by Graham Coxon. Taking me right back to my hometown of Colchester and those days hanging out in Castle Park in my youth. #NowSpinning #CastlePark #Colchester #GrahamCoxon #musicsky

A photograph of a green vinyl version of the album Castle Park by Graham Coxon playing on a turntable, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

76 In The Shade - this excellent Bob Stanley compilation feels perfect for today ☀️ #NowSpinning #Scorchio #seventysix @acerecords.bsky.social @rockingbob.bsky.social

A photograph of the vinyl compilation album - 76 In The Shade, curated by Bob Stanley of Saint Etienne, playing on a turntable, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Floating into Saturday with the Ahmad Jamal Trio and The Awakening - released in 1970 on Impulse! #NowSpinning #AhmadJamal #ImpulseRecords #Jazzsky

A photograph of the vinyl album The Awakening by The Ahmad Jamal Trio playing on a turntable, with the album cover propped up in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

This 2025 reissue of Static & Silence is gorgeous - quiet pressing, full-bodied sound and lovely detail. Summertime absolutely floats. #NowSpinning #TheSundays

A photograph of the vinyl album Static & Silence by The Sundays, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Celebrating the incredible Sonny Rollins, 1930–2026. One of the true giants. Spinning - On Impulse! today in his honour. #NowSpinning #JazzSky

A photograph of the vinyl album - On Impulse! by Sonny Rollins, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Ry Cooder & V.M. Bhatt - A Meeting by the River. A single, improvised session recorded in a Santa Barbara church in 1993, winning a Grammy for Best World Music Album. Sounding huge and immersive on SACD. #MysicSky #NowSpinning #RyCooder #VMBhatt #AMeetingByTheRiver #WaterLilyAcoustics #SACD

A photograph of the SACD album A Meeting by the River by Ry Cooder & V.M. Bhatt

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Easing into Sunday with this hypnotic desert‑blues offering from Ali Farka Touré and Ry Cooder - Talking Timbuktu, released in 1994. Pure, room‑filling magic ✨ #MusicSky #NowPlaying #AliFarkaTouré #RyCooder #TalkingTimbuktu #DesertBlues #MalianBlues #WorldMusic #SundayListening #CompactDisc #CD

A photograph of the CD album - Talking Timbuktu, by Ali Farka Touré and Ry Cooder.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Saturday morning with Bobbi Humphrey - Blacks and Blues. A jazz-funk masterpiece by the first female instrumentalist signed to Blue Note, from 1973. This Classic Vinyl pressing sounding glorious and doing the music justice 🔥 #jazzfunk #musicsky

A photograph of the vinyl album, Blacks and Blues, by Bobbi Humphrey, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Serving up some French jazz‑funk from ’75 for Saturday lunchtime. Harlem Pop Trotters #nowspinning - this reissue sounding lush and properly groovy 👌 #musicsky

A photograph of a red vinyl issue of Harlem Pop Trotters self titled album, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

First play of Birding by Deary. Gorgeous dream‑pop on this Saturday morning. Their sound reminds me why I fell in love with bands like Slowdive, Cocteau Twins and Lush, while still feeling fresh and completely their own. @dearyband.bsky.social @bellaunionvinylshp.bsky.social #nowplaying #indiesky

A photograph of the record Birding by Deary, pressed on sky‑blue vinyl and playing on a turntable, with the album’s cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

HEY WHAT by Low. Blowing away the cobwebs today with its pure energy. Mimi’s voice cutting through the distortion is a work of beauty. Released 2021 @subpop.bsky.social #nowspinning #musicsky #Low @lowtheband.bsky.social

A photograph of the vinyl record Hey What, by the band, Low, playing on a record player with the cover art
displayed in the background. The record itself is clear vinyl, with a yellow platter topper on the record player, giving the impression the vinyl is yellow.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Thoroughly enjoyed I Swear. The reviews are certainly true - strong performances; gentle, funny, sometimes brutal, moving, and beautifully observed. One of those films that stays with you. #moviesky #filmsky #Iswear

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Soothing Sunday morning vinyl: The Sundays – Blind. Dreamy indie‑pop from 1992, and this 45rpm 2‑disc 2025 pressing sounds absolutely glorious ✨ #musicsky #nowspinning #90smusic #thesundays

A photograph of the vinyl album, Blind by The Sundays, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Floating into Sunday evening with this beautiful album — Prati bagnati del monte Analogo by Raul Lovisoni & Francesco Messina. A sublime blend of Italian minimalism and experimental ambient from 1979. Shout-out to @funkentechno.bsky.social for putting it on my radar. #AmbientSky #MusicSky

A photograph of the vinyl album Prati bagnati del monte Analogo by Raul Lovisoni & Francesco Messina, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Sunday morning worship with Taj Mahal (self‑titled, 1968). Blues infused with late‑60s rock and a touch of psychedelia. Standout tracks: “Leaving Trunk”, “Statesboro Blues”, and “Checkin’ Up on My Baby.” #NowSpinning #BluesSky #MusicSky

A photograph of the self-titled album by Taj Mahal, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Something to bring a bit of magic to this rainy Friday afternoon ✨ Irreparable Parables by Andrew Wasylyk #nowspinning @andrewwasylyk.bsky.social on @claypipemusic.bsky.social @dinkededition.bsky.social from @resident-music.com #musicsky

A photograph of the vinyl album Irreparable Parables by Andrew Wasylyk playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

One of the coolest records in my collection; livening things up on this glorious Saturday morning 😎☀️ Sonic Youth - Goo #nowspinning #musicsky

A photograph of the vinyl album Goo by Sonic Youth, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Talk Talk – Spirit of Eden. This half‑speed master gives every note space to breathe, making this masterpiece sound even more glorious and haunting. #NowSpinning #MusicSky

A photograph of the vinyl album, Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk, playing on a record player, with the cover art distinct the background. This is the half-speed master 2026 reissue.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Some British jazz fusion from 1972 to brighten a grey Sunday morning in January. Ian Carr - Belladonna. #nowspinning #jazzsky

A photograph of the vinyl album Belladonna by Ian Carr, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Saturday morning with Etta James – At Last! A gorgeous 1960 album blending soul, R&B, jazz, pop and blues. #nowspinning #musicsky

A photograph of the vinyl album At Last! By Ella James, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Ethereal dream pop from Cocteau Twins on this cold winter evening. #nowspinning #Treasure #musicsky

A photograph of the vinyl Album, Treasure, by the Cocteau Twins, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Chilled morning with The Horace Silver Quintet – The Tokyo Blues. Released in 1962 on Blue Note; hard bop with Japanese and Latin influences. Upbeat yet relaxed. 🎶 #jazzsky #nowspinning

A photograph of the vinyl album The Tokyo Blues by The Horace Silver Quintet, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Sunday at the Village Vanguard - Bill Evans Trio 🎶 There’s good reason why this is considered one of the greatest live jazz recordings. This pressing puts me right there in the room, 1961. #jazzsky #nowspinning #vinylcommunity

A photograph of the live jazz album: Bill Evans Trio – Sunday at the Village Vanguard (1961), playing on a record player with the cover art displayed in the background. This pressing is cut from original analog master tapes by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at RTI.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Late night session listening - an ambient masterpiece by @mixmastermorris.bsky.social aka The Irresistible Force #FlyingHigh #IthinkthereforeIambient #ambientsky #RisingHigh

A photograph of the ambient album Flying High by The Irresistible Force, playing on a record player with the cover art displayed in the background. The lighting is low due to the late night listening situation.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Donald Byrd’s Stepping Into Tomorrow; jazz-funk from 1975 for a Saturday afternoon. #BlueNote #Jazzsky #nowlistening

The vinyl album Stepping Into Tomorrow by Donald Byrd, playing on a record player, with the cover art displayed in the background.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

A New Year’s Eve walk down to the creek with Mum and Dad to catch the final sunset of 2025 🌅

Final sunset of 2025 over Alresford Creek, Essex. The tide is low and shoreline birds are feeding on the exposed mud, blissfully unaware of the Gregorian calendar.

A photo of the authors parents, sitting in a bench watching the sunset.

A view towards Brightlingsea church, its tower rising above the treeline on the right.

Another photo of the sun, shortly before it sets over the creek.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 28/12/2025

Some of my favourite and most listened to releases of 2025 #MusicSky #NewMusic #EndOfYearList

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Excellent Christmas window display near to my parents 🎄 #MuppetsChristmasCarol

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Christmas vinyl session continues with Duke Pearson - Merry Ole Soul #jazzsky #ChristmasVinyl

A vinyl copy of Duke Pearson’s “Merry Ole Soul” spins on a turntable. Behind it, the festive album cover shows Pearson dressed as Santa, peeking from a green sack filled with presents and a keyboard.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

Christmas time is here 🎄✨ #nowplaying - A Charlie Brown Christmas by the Vince Guaraldi Trio #jazzsky

A photograph of the Vince Guaraldi Trio’s A Charlie Brown Christmas album playing on translucent white “snowstorm” vinyl, with the Peanuts-themed cover art propped up behind the turntable.

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Olly M @ollsjam.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Scott Lavene held the room at The Smokehouse, Ipswich last night - poetic, funny, occasionally heartbreaking, and musically brilliant👌 @scottlavene.bsky.social @btcipswich.bsky.social

A photograph of musician Scott Lavene playing live at The Smokehouse music venue in Ipswich, 5th December 2025.

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