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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 24/09/2026

Tested and it works. Take that The Velvet Sundown!!

AI music Velvet Sundown labelled as AI on the Qobuz music player.

Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 24/09/2026

Stop them in their AI-generated tracks. Nice work Qobuz. A step in the right direction. AI generated music is now labelled.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 24/09/2026

Been worrying that young people aren’t going to gigs. Was proven wrong last night and that brings me joy. Small respectful mosh pit brought a smile to my face. We need to protect these sacred spaces for young people to gather in real life, in person with other people. Live music is key.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 11/09/2026

Incredible TJ bass plus Joe Armon-Jones keys at their best on this track. Wonderful new Ezra Collective album: Here Because of Hope. The song “Black Flag”. Wow! open.qobuz.com/track/416410...

The song “Black Flag” by Ezra Collective playing on the Qobuz iPhone app.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 10/09/2026

Essential listening for fans of Underworld.

Super heavy, super critical by King Gizzard & The wizard Lizard on Qobuz music player.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 10/09/2026

For Those That Like To Get Down, Vol. 6 by Micky More & Andy Tee. Too good! 💃🏼🕺🏻 open.qobuz.com/album/vwqa7b... The keys and guitar interplay on the song "Golden High" are 😍. Damn it's funky! youtu.be/aSlxtq7dE9M?...

Album artwork for For Those That Like To Get Down Vol. 6

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 05/09/2026

Could imagine this mid set during a blinding @ono-ch1.bsky.social evening! 🪩 Either the Soft Vox Edition or original Extended Mix, the latter being more familiar cos of the vocals/lyrics. A recent discovery via Shazam whilst on holiday. Cc: @andydunn295.bsky.social @mickydoodah.bsky.social.

West End Girls (Soft Vox Edition) by Andrew De la Foix playing on a Qobuz desktop player.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 02/09/2026

Perfect album for a Portuguese sundowner.

Sade Stronger Than Pride playing on Qobuz attached to a JBL Flip.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 21/08/2026

💿 Yes Weezer! Finally another good album. In fact, I reckon a brilliant album! Been gutted how mediocre they became. But their latest rocks. Classic guitar riffs, quirky lyrics and raw energy. 'Weezer' (Gold album) by Weezer. open.qobuz.com/album/eust0m...

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 20/08/2026

💿 Album of the week. 'fata morgana' by L'Rain. There's some Prince in here. I can feel it. What a special album. Qobuz: open.qobuz.com/album/g0zfnw... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAI6...

Album artwork for 'fata morgana' by L'Rain.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 18/08/2026

Can you recommend a local garage that does wheel alignment? Best group WhatsApp typo ever.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 18/08/2026

Damn funky. The drum production is on fire. Plus the use of the left right mix is spot on. ‘All Around’ by The Womack Sisters. open.qobuz.com/track/409498...

Qobuz iPhone music player with ‘All Around’ by The Womack Sisters.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 17/08/2026

The opener of "The Sulphur Man" by Doves gets me every time. What a tune, what an album and what a band! Still the best UK indie band to have every graced this planet. Qobuz link to track: open.qobuz.com/track/4914705 Qobuz link to album: open.qobuz.com/album/072438...

Artwork on a Qobuz music player for "The Sulphur Man" by Doves from The Last Broadcast album.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 15/08/2026

I can’t make today’s #RaveyardShift. Feel like I always gatecrash every so often, sorry. Yet I recommend for some just putting this entire album on. It’s utterly mesmerising. Like incredible. “Alien Metal” by King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard. open.qobuz.com/album/ezfgf3...

Album cover for “Alien Metal” by King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 14/08/2026

Holiday read sorted. 🏖️ Thanks for writing it, @msmirandasawyer.bsky.social. I know a bit about Britpop but not loads so I’m looking forward to discovering more.

Electronic drum kit with zebra print drum throne. The book “uncommon people” by Miranda Sawyer is on the drum throne.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 08/08/2026

Josh Kiszka’s – the singer from Greta Van Fleet – vocals are insane. He’s too good!

Age of Machine by Greta Van Fleet playing on the Qobuz iPhone app.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 02/08/2026

Having a moment with Lenny Kravitz.

BluOS music player with Lenny Kravitz “What The Fuck Are We Saying?” In play.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 18/07/2026

One of the greatest prog rock tracks out there. I’m happy to debate anyone on this. 😅

Batdance by Prince on the Qobuz iPhone music player.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 17/07/2026

Enjoy the jazz fusion of this latest release from Darryl Jennifer - Punkbomba. open.qobuz.com/track/405590...

Darryl Jennifer - Punkbomba playing on a Qobuz music player.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 08/07/2026

💿 Sometimes it’s easy to forget an album or miss it the first time round. “Monsters Exist” by Orbital. Unsure why I dismissed it a while back. It’s great. Very much enjoying the grandiose sound of “Vision OnE”. open.qobuz.com/album/xp44rh...

Qobuz music player with the song Vision OnE playing by Orbital.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 06/07/2026

20/06/26, IKLECTIK. @loulayorke.bsky.social synth wizardry in action. My mind was blown how all the tech worked and the sounds it produced. It was an excellent set. Thanks, Loula.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 22/06/2026

@sulkrooms.bsky.social delivering mesmerising tunes at IKLECTIK. Love the use of guitar on this one.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 20/06/2026

@sulkrooms.bsky.social absolutely going for it. Was a phenomenal set at IKLECTIK.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 11/06/2026

Revisiting Ed O'Brien's 'Blue Morpho' because it's absolutely brilliant! 🤩 Can't get enough of the song 'Teachers'. Qobuz link: open.qobuz.com/album/wlu7dh...

Album cover for Ed O'Brien's album Blue Morpho. It's a shade of blue with two slightly morphed photos of him. His name is written in orange.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 04/06/2026

Think I should’ve just gone with “Corn on the rob”. Or found a better pun. 🫠

A smartphone screenshot showing an email from Amazon.co.uk confirming that a product review is live.
The email is addressed to Simon Tomes and confirms a 2 out of 5-star review for an "8 Pcs Corn Forks Corn Holder" set. The review is titled "Corn on the rob of quality" and notes that "several of the spikes have fallen off" after a year of use. A product image shows four pairs of interlocking, colorful plastic corn holders in orange, green, blue, and yellow.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 21/05/2026

What’s up? Epic blue skies this evening. That’s what’s up.

Blue sky with low sun light with jet streams and wispy clouds.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 01/05/2026

Very much on loop and enjoying Editors’ latest single, Call It In. Super catchy guitar part, catchy vocal melody and catchy drum pattern. Sounds less “produced” than their previous albums. Looking forward to their new album if this is the direction they’re going in. open.qobuz.com/track/406236...

Qobuz desktop player. Editors - Call It In is playing.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 27/04/2026

My local Boots going all London co-working space.

Inside of a Boots store. The ceiling has been removed to reveal metal frames and air conditioning.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 21/04/2026

Is this the funkiest Prince track ever? Maybe. Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake) (2020 Remaster) from Sign O' The Times (Super Deluxe) by Prince. open.qobuz.com/track/96521865

Qobuz music player playing Housequake (7 Minutes MoQuake) (2020 Remaster) from Sign O' The Times (Super Deluxe) by Prince.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 16/04/2026

Drum joy on this track. 🥰 'Caravelle' by Jazzanova from the album 'In Between (Deluxe Edition)'.

Artwork on the Qobuz desktop app for 'Caravelle' by Jazzanova from the album 'In Between (Deluxe Edition)'.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 13/04/2026

Must've been cool for Nathan East and John Robinson to play on this and then play together many many years later with Daft Punk. I guess they've played on many albums together. open.qobuz.com/track/19102386

Qobuz music player with Branda Russell's 'New York Bars' from the album 'Two Eyes'.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/04/2026

Enjoying some laid back shoegaze. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon. 'Gypsophila' by deary. open.qobuz.com/track/374185...

The song Gypsophila by deary off the album Birding, playing on a Qobuz desktop app.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 11/04/2026

Over the years I’ve added three of her tracks to my favourite playlist: “Ain't Nothin' But the Slap Bass”. open.qobuz.com/playlist/372...

Qobuz music app playlist search feature. Three Patrice Rushen tracks are displayed.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 10/04/2026

I likes. 'On The Seven Seas Dub' by Nightmares On Wax and Adrian Sherwood. open.qobuz.com/track/401015...

Album cover on a Qobuz music player for 'On The Seven Seas' Dub by Nightmares On Wax and Adrian Sherwood.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 27/03/2026

💿 Album of the week. Tom Misch - Full Circle. Can't get enough of his guitar tone. A softer album than his previous efforts. It's wonderful. 😌 open.qobuz.com/album/nretny...

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 24/03/2026

💿 Nice use of a Herbie Hancock sample on this one. open.qobuz.com/track/250694... Blacker (4 The Good Times) The Ballistic Brothers - Rude System

An album cover with a song playing on a Qobuz music player. Blacker (4 The Good Times) by The Ballistic Brothers off the album Rude System.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 21/03/2026

Sun is out. ☀️ Nubiyan Twist is on. 😎

Album cover for Nubiyan Twist’s album Chasing Shadows on the Qobuz music player iPhone app.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 20/03/2026

Rounding the week off with some Jan "Brand New Heavy" Kincaid beats. Listening to the album 'Music for Robots' by MF Robots. Enjoying the track, 'Sweet Harmony'. www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYh3... open.qobuz.com/track/348161...

Album cover for MF Robots - Music for Robots.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 20/03/2026

💿 Release of the week. TEMESGEN by Zena. Smooth grooves aplenty. For fans of Khruangbin and Tom Misch. open.qobuz.com/album/lmcmde...

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 13/03/2026

Had swim school on loop for most of today. Nice bit of shoegazey, alt rock pop punk. open.qobuz.com/album/s7m16u...

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 23/02/2026

Thank you @jay.bsky.team @pfrazee.com @why.bsky.team @dholms.at @martin.kleppmann.com @rose.bsky.team for @bsky.app. I’m so glad Bluesky exists. Keep being awesome humans. I’m user #383 and today is my 3 year Bluesky anniversary. It’s been fun! 😀 🦋🦋🦋