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Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun)

@stephennnwnf.bsky.social

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Founder of the Independent alt music blog, home of The Partisan Contingent Podcast. Chester, UK Whippet lover. Evertonian - often found screaming with head in hands. www.Nonewwavenofun.co.uk Email submissions to Nonewwavenofunblog@yahoo.com

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Chat Pile @chatpileband.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The world has ‘Digger Fever’ and so do we! See Digger in theaters Oct 2.

Chat Pile - Same Rules (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by The Flenser

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Sean | Drowned in Sound @drownedinsound.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

We need to keep talking about abusive men in the music industry or nothing will change www.drownedinsound.org/theres-comfo...

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There’s comfort in rage – but rage is not enough

Slipknot and Manson. The Cornell 7. The resulting rage is a reminder that we’ve not been desensitised to violence against women – but when will this lead to change?

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Portland's Dan Lurie & The Quarter System recently released their first E.P as a full band; the wonderful 'Syndicated Sitcoms'. Dan told us more. Link below. Let Em' Talk: Dan Lurie talks us through Dan Lurie & the Quarter System's new E.P 'Syndicated Sitcoms' share.google/LKlgu1ZInFTN...

Let Em' Talk: Dan Lurie talks us through Dan Lurie & the Quarter System's new E.P 'Syndicated Sitcoms'

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Did a podcast about how my beloved Everton Football Club made me want to bang my head on a brick wall again. Take a listen and laugh/cry. audioboom.com/posts/894897...

Deadline day disaster Fallout! Balogun walks away from transfer, TFG out? Memorable transfer failures of the past

For the latest F**k off Everton podcast, Bill Cummings and Stephen Birch discuss all the fall out from a disastrous last week of the transfer window for Everton. Starting with the news last Saturday t...

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Looking forward to going up to Glasgow tomorrow for @glasgoespop.bsky.social. Haven't been for a while, any good pub/bar recommendations round the West End?

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Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Single review of the new Sisters song 'Guerrilla'. Read more at the link below Single Review: Sisters - Guerrilla share.google/P7DKeCj4DSGx...

Single Review: Sisters - Guerrilla

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Single review of the new Sisters song 'Guerrilla'. Read more at the link below Single Review: Sisters - Guerrilla share.google/P7DKeCj4DSGx...

Single Review: Sisters - Guerrilla

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The onslaught is already beginning from the right wing press to take down Burnham in any way possible.

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Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

*New interview* Interview: "We like writing stuff that's hard for us to play, we just get really annoyed when it's boring!" Glasgow's Insider Trading on reforming after an hiatus, moving cities, future plans, new material, the writing process and petty theft. share.google/bDTRMMXOeAbM...

Interview: "We like writing stuff that's hard for us to play, we just get really annoyed when it's boring!" Glasgow's Insider Trading on reforming after an hiatus, moving cities, future plans, new mat...

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

*New interview* Interview: "We like writing stuff that's hard for us to play, we just get really annoyed when it's boring!" Glasgow's Insider Trading on reforming after an hiatus, moving cities, future plans, new material, the writing process and petty theft. share.google/bDTRMMXOeAbM...

Interview: "We like writing stuff that's hard for us to play, we just get really annoyed when it's boring!" Glasgow's Insider Trading on reforming after an hiatus, moving cities, future plans, new mat...

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Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

@kaninerecords.bsky.social band Diary return with a new video for 'Keep Comin' Up' - the first single from their forthcoming album 'Spiral Bound'. Read more at the link below. New Video: Diary - Keep Comin' Up share.google/fQKJnns6Ugfa...

New Video: Diary - Keep Comin' Up

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

@kaninerecords.bsky.social band Diary return with a new video for 'Keep Comin' Up' - the first single from their forthcoming album 'Spiral Bound'. Read more at the link below. New Video: Diary - Keep Comin' Up share.google/fQKJnns6Ugfa...

New Video: Diary - Keep Comin' Up

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

*Interview* Freyja Elsy join us for a chat about FOCUS Wales, 90s' Nostalgia, studio recording and going back to her roots on her new E.P. share.google/YPsYndOusDdy...

Interview: Freyja Elsy join us for a chat about FOCUS Wales, 90s' Nostalgia, studio recording and going back to her roots on her new E.P.

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God Is In The TV Zine @godisinthetvzine.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

@beastpruk.bsky.social @walesgoespop.bsky.social @welshmusicprize.bsky.social @focuswales.bsky.social @adamwalton.bsky.social @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social @gigbuddies.bsky.social @caththewriter.bsky.social @bevunit.bsky.social @stephennnwnf.bsky.social

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Raucous Dutch four piece @realfarmersonly.bsky.social returned with excellent new album 'Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right' and here is a track-by-track guide. The band tour the UK next week, read more at the link below. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2026/05/let-...

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Let Em' Talk: A track-by-track guide to Real Farmer's new album 'Two Wrongs Don't Make a Right'

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Part two of our review of @focuswales.bsky.social 2026 is live now! Find out why staying up until 7am and having a three day hangover was totally worth it. Live Review: Focus Wales International Showcase Festival 2026 (Part 2) share.google/mDqhU8Vy4575...

Live Review: Focus Wales International Showcase Festival 2026 (Part 2)

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FOCUS Wales @focuswales.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Y WASG : PRESS 2026 🗞️📻 Diolch : Thank you! We're now into the planning for FOCUS Wales 2027 our BIG 17th year edition🪩🎪 Super EarlyBird tickets now available at focuswales.com 📸 credit Chris Cheung

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Spent last weekend in Wrexham at @focuswales.bsky.social 2026, roaming around checking out some great sets. Here is part 1 of the highlights of a wonderful weekend the UK's best showcase festival. Live Review: FOCUS Wales International Showcase Festival 2026 (Part 1) share.google/sckbq7eeUjEI...

Live Review: FOCUS Wales International Showcase Festival 2026 (Part 1)

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Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Palantir has been granted “unlimited access” to NHS patient data. This is the same company that is involved in mass surveillance and genocide. We did not consent to this. Get Palantir out of our NHS, now.

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Ether Diver @etherdiver.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

IN case it wasn't clear, this is an invite to submit your independently released music for review! Check the link for details but it is FREE and low friction!

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

@focuswales.bsky.social returns next week with the 2026 festival. The stacked bill is deep with quality and we trawled through it to find ten emerging acts you won't want to miss. Preview: Ten Acts to look out for at FOCUS Wales 2026 share.google/zbvmrSSxdbtk...

Preview: Ten Acts to look out for at FOCUS Wales 2026

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Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

*New review* Here's a reminder that Brooklyn's Two-Man Giant Squid are an excellent band that are going places. Double Single Review: Two-Man Giant Squid - A band in the post-modern world share.google/OBMsluENWBdj...

Double Single Review: Two-Man Giant Squid - A band in the post-modern world

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

London artist retropxssy returns with her new video for the DnB influenced track 'Taste'. Read more about the track and see the video below. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2026/03/new-...

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New Video: retropxssy - Taste

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

French synth punks Catchy Peril released debut album 'Catchy' in early March. We took a listen and found a band with plenty of ideas and the audacity to use them! Read the full review at the link below. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2026/03/albu...

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Album Review: Catchy Peril - Catchy

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

*New Video* 'Underdog' is the new single from Manchester lo-fi boy-girl fuzzy guitar pop duo Succulents. Read more about and watch their new video here. New Video: Succulents - Underdog share.google/evnKOrF9qRjM...

New Video: Succulents - Underdog

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Also, Bolsanaro in Brazil. share.google/RjIB8iQtahtK...

Brazil: Bolsonaro ordered to start serving 27-year prison sentence for coup plot

The Supreme Court says the former leader has exhausted his appeals and will start his prison term at a police station in Brasilia.

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Isn't it strange how that didn't happen when his Mummy was alive..

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Glennyrodge @glennyrodge.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Oh, the grand old duke of york He ██████████████████ He ██████████████████ And he ██████████████████

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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Yes,,, your boy has taken a ride in the 4 man bobsled,,, but im an adrenaline junkie and needed to try skeleton. And now I’ve officially joined the team and am gonna try to start competing. 66 years old going 66 mph.

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Ben Phillips @benphillips76.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Plans to invade Greenland have just been cancelled after this

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Haha! Noted. To be fair, we usually let a load in by half time

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Finally getting to my first match at The Hill Dickinson tonight. Come on you Blues, turn up at home for once! #UTFT

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Thank you very much, they're a mighty fine band. By George, see what you did there..

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Wrote a slightly tongue in cheek review of the rather excellent new single from @crosswiresband.bsky.social. i make myself laugh, even if you didn't. Take a read below. Single Review: Cross Wires - Preachers share.google/Uo75XX0uL7N7...

Single Review: Cross Wires - Preachers

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Sleepy Hollow Reviews 🎃🐎 @sleepingvillage.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

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SUBMIT FOR REVIEW!

Welcome! If you want your music reviewed at The Sleeping Village, you're in the right place. The following is a breakdown of what you need to send and where you need to send it. 1. The music. You...

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Our top 20 tracks of 2025 is live now. Find out who ticked our musical boxes in a very strong year for new releases at the the link below. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2026/01/nnwn...

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NNWNF's Top 100 Tracks of 2025: 20-1

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Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Penultimate round up of NNWNF's Top 100 Tracks of 2025: 40-21 These songs were ALMOST our favourite of the year. Some bangers here though. Have a read and listen below. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2025/12/nnwn...

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NNWNF's Top 100 Tracks of 2025: 40-21

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Part 3 of NNWNF's Top 100 Tracks of 2025 is live now. 60-41 www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2025/12/nnwn...

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NNWNF's Top 100 Tracks of 2025: 60-41

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Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Part two of NNWNF's top 100 tracks of 2025! Tracks 80-61 Including some brilliant art pop, post punk, hip hop and folk from all over the world Take a listen at the link below www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2025/12/nnwn...

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NNWNF's Top 100 Tracks of 2025: 80-61

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Part 1 of NNWNF's Top 100 Tracks of 2025. Numbers 100-81.. Including tracks from the UK, US, Canada, Norway and Germany. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2025/12/nnwn...

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NNWNF's Top 100 Tracks of 2025: 100-81

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Ace to see Panic Shack on Jools Holland. A minor victory for this ever vibrant and exciting underground.

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

*Let Em' Talk* retropxssy returned with her new album last week, and we got the hugely talented rapper and singer to go through 'I Haven't Told Anybody' track-by-track. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2025/10/let-...

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Let Em' Talk: retropxssy guides us through her excellent new album 'I Haven't Told Anybody'

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Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

The Circle of Life

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I'm on the verge of 100k views on Nonewwavenofun, considering I don't really advertise or promote it much, is not too shabby. I started it as love letter to new music and although I don't always get the time, it will always remain that way. Support your local music blog in any way possible.

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Brilliant!

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Stevie Chick @steviechick.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

RIP Brent Hinds. Crack The Skye is a masterpiece to transcend genre. www.theguardian.com/music/2009/m...

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From winning Grammys to 'saving metal' Mastodon's legacy is solid as it gets

From winning Grammys to 'saving metal' Mastodon's legacy is solid as it gets. But, they tell Stevie Chick, their prog-rock journey has only just begun

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Three is the Magic Number. Glaswegian Indie Pop newcomers pedalo - fresh from releasing blinding new single 'She's The Sun' - tell us the songs they wish they had written. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2025/08/thre...

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Three is the Magic Number: pedalo pick three songs they wish they'd written

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Not had a great week for various reasons, but just watched 'Pavements' and smiled broadly for 2 hours straight. God, I love that band so much.

Stephen Birch (NoNewWaveNoFun) @stephennnwnf.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

*Let Em' Talk* Bristol rockers Spin Class guide us through their idiosyncratic new E.P 'Dinner at Derek's'. Expect the unexpected! Read more at the link below. www.nonewwavenofun.co.uk/2025/08/let-...

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Let Em' Talk: Spin Class guide us through their idiosyncratic new E.P 'Dinner at Derek's'