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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

TONIGHT: Payola LIVE at Leo's Red lion Gravesend supporting Slide Oasis! Early bird tickets have all sold out with only a few general admission remaining! Doors are at 19:00, we are on at 20:00 followed by Slide Oasis at 21:00. See you down the front! good-show.co.uk/events/3447

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Honoured that 'Ivory Tickler' has been included on Radio Wigwam's 'Spin of The Month - May 2026'! Check it out and a host of other great artists here: open.spotify.com/playlist/12t...

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Spin of the Month - May 2026

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Check out our ‘Beatles’ inspired black and white flyer for our headline gig at the Troubadour on Saturday! What do you think? We cannot wait for this gig! www.ticketweb.uk/event/payola... #londonmusic #grassrootsmusic #indiemusic #beatles

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Giving your family and friends an Egg for Easter? Pah! Don’t force diabetes on your loved ones, improve their musical palette instead by buying them a ticket to our headline show at the Troubadour!

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Massive thanks to Janice and Kirk at Duggystone Radio for having Dave on the show yesterday. Always a pleasure to be invited on and an honour to have ‘Ivory Tickler’ played. Missed the show? You can now listen to it in full on Mixcloud. Dave's bit is at 39:50 www.mixcloud.com/Duggystonera...

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Duggys Atomic Dustbin 182 - Movin on

duggys atomic dustbin 182 - guest Movin On The Show where artists get notice the Joe Rogan experience for the music scene this weeks playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16BWHbrxo2vVLe9LGf...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Not long to go now! Sat 25th April. Troubadour. We return to the stage for our first headliner of 2026. Support comes from Monumental Band, Fleeting Mind Official and Cian Downing. Tickets are £10 and you can grab yours here: www.ticketweb.uk/event/payola... See you down the front

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

1st play of ‘Ivory Tickler’ on ‘Rise Of The Indie Artists’ show, tomorrow morning! @thisisthemusic.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/ThisIsTheMus...

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Dave Farley @farleyvox.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Until then here is a live version at the Camden Assembly in October last year. youtu.be/mr0g32FjyEA?... It's a romper stomper that shouts from the rooftops that we are back. Yep, the biggest beast in the jungle has just woken up. With a hangover. After a Spurs loss. Get it in your ears.

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Payola 'Ivory Tickler' LIVE at Camden Assembly 18.10.25

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Dave Farley @farleyvox.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

@payolamusicuk.bsky.social next single Ivory Tickler is out on 09.04.26 and is available to pre-save on Spotify now! show.co/pXLmU1t Tell your friends, family, ex's and enemies, we really appreciate all your support.

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PAYOLA: Ivory Tickler

Ivory Ticker is the brand new single from London indie 5-piece Payola. Pre-save today to have it when you wake up on 9th April!

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Our next single Ivory Tickler is out on 09.04.26. Until then here it is LIVE at Camden Assembly in October last year. youtu.be/mr0g32FjyEA?...

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Payola 'Ivory Tickler' LIVE at Camden Assembly 18.10.25

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

NEW SINGLE ALERT - Our brand new single 'Ivory Tickler' will be available to get in your ears on Thursday 9th April! #newmusicalert #newsingle #newindiesingle #ivorytickler #Payola #livemusic #livemusiclondon

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

UPDATED LIVE DATES! A couple more live dates have made their way onto the Payola calendar! Check them out in the pic inspired by the Easy Rider film poster created by our very own Craig! Swagger & Soul & Rock & Roll #livemusic #liveindiemusic #londonmusicscene #indierock #britpop

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

LIVE DATES - Here are our updated live dates for 2026! Few more irons in the fire but this is the current state of play and how our moves for world domination begin. #livemusiclondon #liveindiebands #indiemusic #indierock #britpop #mod

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We are delighted to announce that we will be playing the beautiful The Bedford in Balham on Wednesday 13th May. Times TBC but doors are at 19:30 and entry is FREE!

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

In just over a week's time we are back on stage for the first time in 2026 at March of The Mods Brentwood in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust There are a few tickets knocking about some go grab 'em now and and help us take the roof off the gaff for a good cause Get tickets here: linktr.ee/payolamusicuk

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We are delighted to announce that we will be playing the legendary Tunbridge Wells Forum on Sunday 7th June! The Forum has played host to some legendary artists over the years including Oasis, Libertines and Wolf Alice, so it will be an honour to add our names to theirs!

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Tickets for our headline gig at @troubadourldn.bsky.social are on sale now! This is gonna be a brilliant night with four amazing artists. We cannot wait for this. Get your tickets now and help us take the roof off. www.ticketweb.uk/event/payola...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Photos from our night at the Radio Wigwam awards. Great night, amazing to be even nominated but to come 2nd in the Best Indie Rock category has blown our minds. Brilliant night and we met loads of lovely people. Special shout out to Jake Dollery for playing us on his show and being a lovely bloke.

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

TONIGHT! We are at the Radio Wigwam Awards where we are nominated for 'Best Indie Rock Act' Thanks so much to everyone who voted for us, we really appreciate it. The lads will be doing some live posts from the awards throughout the evening. Be warned these may get messier as the evening goes on!

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Dates for your diary! Honoured to be playing some iconic venues again this year, with more shows to be announced in the coming weeks. Ticket links for each show will be announced on our socials when they become available as well as being posted on our Linktree Page linktr.ee/payolamusicuk

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

We've been honoured to be asked to play at the March Of The Mods in Brentwood in aid of the @teenagecancertrust.bsky.social on Saturday 7th March. This is a two day event held at The Essex Arms (bang next door to Brentwood Station). Get your tickets here: wegottickets.com/f/14488

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March of the Mods Brentwood 2026

The annual fund raiser for Teenage Cancer Trust with the best bands watched by the best people. Don't miss this fabulous event.

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Gary Hyett @garyhyett.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

open.spotify.com/track/6pGor2... Class new single from @payolamusicuk.bsky.social released last Friday!! #NewMusicFriday

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

TONIGHT we play The Troubadour! We’ll see you all there 👇 www.ticketweb.uk/event/payola...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

IT'S GIG WEEK! Cannot wait for Saturday's gig at the @troubadourldn.bsky.social! But first rehearsal this evening where after a brief wrestling match, the lads will agree on the set list. As always, if it is interesting for us, it will be blinding for you. www.ticketweb.uk/event/payola...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Who fancies an acoustic gig? Course you do! We are playing at Brewdog Clerkenwell on Thurs 21st August! Times and other bands TBC but it is free entry and it would be great if you can join us! Hope to see you there! #livemusic #londongigs #acoustic #acousticgigs #acousticgigslondon

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

The stairwell of No.3 Saville Row, London.

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

We always like to be in good company. Rupert Court, Soho. 2025 and 1963.

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

So 'Everywhere Light Can't See' has been out a week now, and with that in mind we thought we'd ask you, the followers of the good ship Payola, which one is your favourite of the four singles released so far? Need a reminder? Check the songs out via: linktr.ee/payolamusicuk

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Everywhere Light Can’t See available on all streaming platforms now! open.spotify.com/track/0eFdE6...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Two weeks tomorrow (20th) we will take the stage at The Dublin Castle for our first headline set! To say we are buzzing is an understatement! You can get your tickets here: wegottickets.com/event/651596/ Swagger & Soul & Rock & Roll

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PAYOLA

PAYOLA – Classic indie rock fare. Abrasive Arctic Monkeys guitars and a bit of the old Britpop swagger, all presented with a bunch of corking tunes too. Candy Opera – A very nice pop jangle with el...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Everywhere Light Can't See' is out on all streaming platforms now! We think it's our best single yet and can't wait for you all to hear it! Check it out in the links below Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/0eFdE6... #NewMusic2025 #newsingle2025 #newmusicalert #newmusicfriday

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Everywhere Light Can't See

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Our gigs for the year so far! Had amazing support so far this year and would love to see loads of you at some of the upcoming dates! Help us take the roofs off. Get your tickets here: linktr.ee/payolamusicuk Swagger & Soul & Rock & Roll. #livemusic #gigs #indiemusic #newmusic

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

PAYOLA live at @93FeetEast in association with @Hot_Vox on Friday 16th May. Buzzing for this gig! Get your tickets here: ticketool.co.uk/order/9e4ffc... #livemusic #unsignedartist #indie #newmusic

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

GIG ANNOUNCEMENT! We are delighted to announce that we will be playing the Camden Assembly on Saturday 18th October! Ticket details and times to follow soon!

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

VOTE PULSE JET MAN! Pulse Jet Man is in a vote for this week's favourite new track on @amazingradio.com. The winner will be added to the following week's playlist. Give us a vote by clicking on the link below! amazingradio.com/shows/auditi...

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Audition | Radio Shows | Amazing Radio

The show where you, the listener, help us decide which new songs should be included in the Amazing Radio playlist. Listen live to a bunch of new artists every week then vote for your favourite via the...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

To celebrate the release of our new single 'Pulse Jet Man' we are delighted to announce that we will be producing a limited run of 150 individually numbered CD singles. They are not for sale, but will be included in the ticket price of our gig at The Waiting Room on Sat 5th April

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Many happy returns to our Scottie who celebrates his birthday today! Happy Birthday Scott Forsyth!

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ThisIsTheMusic @thisisthemusic.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Our latest radio show is now available on demand… @payolamusicuk.bsky.social @yonmon.bsky.social @sisterenvyband.bsky.social @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/futurehitsra...

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ThisIsTheMusic @thisisthemusic.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Tickets are on sale now for the next ThisIsTheMusic gig. Ticket sales are low so it would be fantastic if you could spread the word and support grassroots music @hazysundaysband.bsky.social @payolamusicuk.bsky.social and BilloBuckers www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lon...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

GIG UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that we will HEADLINING the iconic The Dublin Castle on Fri 20th June. We are absolutely buzzing for this gig and to headline a venue where so many of our heros have played. Tickets are available now! wegottickets.com/event/651596

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ThisIsTheMusic @thisisthemusic.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

My latest radio show is now available on demand!! @payolamusicuk.bsky.social @yonmon.bsky.social @johndentonmusic.bsky.social www.mixcloud.com/futurehitsra...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

PULSE JET MAN. 21.03.25. Pre-save here: show.co/NMn3EVi #NewMusic #NewMusicRelease #indie #indiemusic #britpop #rock #punk

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ThisIsTheMusic @thisisthemusic.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Tickets for the next ThisIsTheMusic presents showcase are on sale now! Come and join us for an incredible night of rocknroll @hazysundaysband.bsky.social @payolamusicuk.bsky.social & Billobuckers www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lon...

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

TONIGHT! Exclusive 1st play of our brand spanking new single ‘Pulse Jet Man’ will be on @thisisthemusic.bsky.social ‘Rise Of The Indie Artists’ show on Future Hits Radio at 7pm. We are really proud of this tune and think it’s our best single yet. Tune in and let us know what you think! #newmusic

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

We are pleased to announce that our next single ‘Pulse Jet Man’ will get its first play exclusively on @thisisthemusic.bsky.social ‘Rise of The Indie Artists’ show this Thursday! Tune into Future Hits Radio at 7pm to check it out! #newsingle #newmusic #newmusicalert

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PAYOLA @payolamusicuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

This is gonna be a brilliant gig, get your tickets while you can! www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Lon... #LiveMusic #indiemusic #indie #indieArtist

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