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

And also good to see most of “their” stuff is no longer available.

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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.

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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

Oof, quick scan and that “Mondo Love & Betrayal” album already sounds like a banger. Thanks for sharing!

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

Standing at an HMV listening point. 6 CDs to quickly scan through. Which one will I buy this weekend? Good times! 😃

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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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Gavin Miller @worriedaboutsatan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Have we all seen that Sub Pop are doing a TV station thing on YouTube? Basically it's just a nonstop channel of random videos from Sub Pop's archive. Good fun! www.youtube.com/live/SLI9dLH...

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Sub Pop TV: The Station

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 22/09/2026

New Zealand Spy. An excellent comedy series. 😆

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 13/09/2026

Make a band edible: Prince and the New Flour Fermentation

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/09/2026

Fouracres forgets black pudding. 😆 #SNLUK

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/09/2026

“Don’t do it.” “It’s part of it!” 🧘 #SNLUK

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/09/2026

Fouracres as Burnham. Had to be! #SNLUK

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/09/2026

#SNLUK in 10 minutes. Let’s go!

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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 · 10/09/2026

Learning this new term made my day, @rickmanelius.bsky.social. 😃

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 06/09/2026

Revisiting old recordings. Found a cover my school band recorded of "Fire" by Jimi Hendrix. Not bad for a bunch of 14 & 15 year olds. 😃 Forgot we ripped off the middle eight vocal breakdown part of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers version of Fire. Brill! drive.google.com/file/d/1610i...

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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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SanguinePar @sanguinepar.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

@simontomes.com brings us the intriguing new album from #KingGizzard (from which I've also put one track into the playlist as a taster): bsky.app/profile/simo...

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SanguinePar @sanguinepar.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

#RaveyardShift #RaveyardRoundup time again - with all sorts of extras on top of the usual playlist... 🎶💃🪩🕺🎶 93 tunes for you this week ===> www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYMI... But wait... there's more...

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

Can imagine @warringtonruncorn.com getting into this! I’ve seen how he raved listening to the other artists at IKLEKTIK earlier this year.

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

“I am, I am, I am, I am, I am the keeper of the energy!” With lyrics like that you’ll be coming back for more! 😃

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

It’s looks like a metal album but it’s not. It’s a proper old school rave album with a modern twist.

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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

That "Two Months Off" cowbell! 🤩

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

Open's new King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard's new album and you never know what you're gonna get. (I love most of their stuff kinds it's _prog_!) Pleasantly surprised by a rave album. Let's boogie! 💃🏼🕺🏻 youtu.be/rdQyYsl_rDs?... Qobuz album link: open.qobuz.com/album/ezfgf3...

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King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard - Alien Metal [Visualiser]

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

Cheers! Was the best mid-life crisis purchase ever. A Roland VAD503.

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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 · 12/08/2026

Awesome. I look forward to checking it out and the new one this Saturday. 🙌🏻

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/08/2026

*that I enjoy. Although I could’ve said “I enjoy” without the “that”. Flippin’ ‘eck. Writing eh.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/08/2026

Am reminded I also need to listen to another of your sets, @louiseann.bsky.social. I always discover something new they I enjoy. 😃

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/08/2026

Totally! A proper unexpected turnaround. I can’t get enough of it. Been enjoying their whole album all week.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/08/2026

Got me wondering. What is the best Daft Punk track featuring some 303 action? 🤔

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/08/2026

Brilliant! 😃 That Fat Boy Slim is definitely onto something.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 12/08/2026

That’s cool. I only discovered them this week and have had their latest album on repeat. Have also been enjoying their debut.

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Simon Tomes @simontomes.com · 10/08/2026

On Qobuz: open.qobuz.com/track/411932... 'Knight In Shining Prada' by Overmono, from the album 'Pure Devotion'.

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