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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#GigNight I'm in Heaven...... White Flowers at the ICA London with support from Powders

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Last minute gig decision.....I upgraded my afternoon drinks package with pals to the full gig experience with the terrific Public Service Broadcasting at Ally Pally.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A fantastic evening of @toughloverecords.bsky.social bands at the Waiting room, Stoke Newington. Luft sounded incredible with superb support from Indexes. Luft's forthcoming LP is gonna be ace.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Primal Scream at Here/Outernet performing XTRMNTR. Sometimes hit and miss live but the Scream were supberb tonight. As my mate said "sound much better when they're not on the drugs"

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

A splendid evening of lo-fi outsider pop with @lindamariesmith55.bsky.social , Trash Kit and Stuart Moxham at The Lexington, London, for Upset the Rhythm.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Be rude not too..... @thecharlatans.bsky.social Totally Eclipsing 🌞🌙🌚

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Some special memories on this podcast on BBC sounds 99% of footy clubs are unsuccessful and fans live for the special times when their club flirts with success.This is the story of when my club, Middlesbrough, played in Europe 📷me, Phil, Neil, Nige, Richie(RIP) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Terrific night of lo-fi indie pop with Tony Jay and The Gabys at The Shacklewell Arms. 🤩 @babayagashut.bsky.social

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Gig night at The Lexington. SF's April Magazine, a band that seem to be able to suspend time with ethereal vocals, ambient and distorted guitars....incredible.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

#NowPlaying some super lo-fi indie from Nicaragua via New York. In filth your mystery is kingdom / far smile peasant in yellow music by Dagma Zuniga For fans of SF fog pop, Cindy, Tony Jay, Linda Smith etc. Vinyl on Bandcamp dagmarzuniga.bandcamp.com/album/in-fil...

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I wonder if #LordsCricketRefund is trending in Google searches?

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Three blokes, three chords*, one capo and no encore....noisy indie rock at the Clapham Grand with @sugarcopperblue.bsky.social (*might've been a few more 😉)

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

OTD 20 yrs ago....a small town in Europe as the Boro made the UEfA cup final in Eindhoven. We had a remarkable run to the final but in the end Sevilla were too good for us. Happy hazy memories with Phil, Hatters RIP, Nige and Neil. #UTB

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Now playing the fantastic new LP, Dreams of Somebody Else by White Flowers on @state51.bsky.social Signed @dinkededition.bsky.social copy from last night's instore @banquetrecords.com

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

White Flowers playing a superb intimate acoustic/ambient instore gig for @banquetrecords.com tonight to celebrate the release of their new LP, Dreams for Somebody Else.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Mesmerising.....Chapterhouse celebrating 35 years of their debut LP, Whirlpool with a gig at the Islington Assembly Hall tonight. With guest a appearance from Shoegaze royalty, Rachel Goswell on backing vocals.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Gig night at Islington Assembly Hall. Whirlpool by Chapterhouse, released OTD 35ys ago. 29 April 1991. I remember first hearing them on Mark Goodier's evening session on Radio 1 with Breather and then seeing some terrific footage of them playing Falling Down live from the Marquee Club for Snub TV.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Stunning new @glenndonaldson.bsky.social Reds Pinks and Purlples LP, Acknowledge Kindness arrived courtesy of @southrecordshop.bsky.social

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

It's The Cords! Supporting @thecharlatans.bsky.social at the Brighton Dome. Old and new bangers aplenty! Lovely day trip with the Mrs.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Daytripper to Brighton Dome to see @thecharlatans.bsky.social New tunes sounding ace with excent blasts from the pasts with Judas and Title Fight too. Tony's keys stole the show, for me. What a band, my band! 😍

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It's gig day! Off to Brighton 😎🏖 for @thecharlatans.bsky.social The Cords !

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

On this day in 2019..... @rideox4official.bsky.social at the Moth Club celebrating their new single Future Love by playing it twice.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Now playing Every Heaven by the fantastic @heyhumdrum.bsky.social on the wonderful @slumberlandrecords.com. I picked up this copy and set list at their recent sold out London gig.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Colour yourself with the chaos of trouble.......brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. Night two, If Your Feeling Sinister, Belle & Sebastian at The Royal Albert Hall with the siblings.😍

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

🐯🥛 Night 1......Belle & Sebastian at The Royal Albert Hall, with the siblings, the Stoned Rhodes, Phil and Sally.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

A glorious long Easter Weekend in my native Norh East visting family, not even the football results could spoil it.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

My Bloody Valentine at The Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Text RAH20 to 70085 to donate £20.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Yeeeees! You beauty 😍 A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness by Rocketship. Cheers to Dusty and @slumberlandrecords.com for making this happen. @monorailmusic.bsky.social exclusive copper swirl vinyl

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Last night's, Club Precious #5 @precrecs.bsky.social at The Waiting Room, Stoke Newington. The fantastic @mtmiseryband.bsky.social were on fire 🔥 🥵, sounding mint, with ace new tunes a plenty.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Terrific night at a hot and sweaty sold out Club @precrecs.bsky.social at The Waiting Room. Happy memories, a stubborn entry stamp snd some physical merch souvenirs from @heyhumdrum.bsky.social

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Feels like a seasonal change is in the air... #NowPlaying I So Liked Spring by @lindamariesmith55.bsky.social

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Now playing the debut mini album, Home Truths, by Fran Carylon 👌 Last few 3" picture discs available here from @yyzrecords.bsky.social yyzrecords.bandcamp.com/album/home-t...

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Some decent swag from last night's Cindy gig.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy My Bloody Valentine's Day to all those who celebrate themselves.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

A very specaisl evening in East London with Cindy and a debut performance from The Gabys. Brilliant company and live music.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Tonight at Chats Palace, Homerton.....Cindy and The Gabys

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Now playing my signed copy of the new Ulrika Spacek LP, Expo 👌

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

First gig of 2026. Ulrika Spacek at Rough Trade East.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Can't Get Out of Bed by The Charlatans. I picked this copy up 32 years ago from Warp Records in Sheffield. Afterwards I met a girl from Uni at the Nursery Tavern for a drink. We're still together 32 years later. A special tune with happy memories for us both.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Post a picture of the venue where you attended your first concert and the band. Brookyln's ambassadors of love....They Might Be Giants at the mighty Redcar Bowl, 15 June 1990. Still one of my top 10 gigs of all time.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Spinning the Christmas vinyl. Going Back to Sleep is another wonderful lo-fi DIY indie compilation from the Melbourne label, A Colourful Storm.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Last of my favourite gigs of 2025.......The Cords at The Betsey Trotwood. Looking forward to seeing them support the Charlatans in the spring. Looking forward to spring TBH 🥶

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Hi Rich, happy Christmas. My picks for #5albums25 1.We Are Love - @thecharlatans.bsky.social 2.Another One Making Clouds - @everythingelseband.bsky.social 3.The Cords - ST 4.Microtonic- @smellybdrmm.bsky.social 5.Whispers In The Speech Machine - The Laughing Chimes

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

My favourite gigs of 2025. A dream come true to see @modottiband.bsky.social live in the UK at the Shackwell Arms. Read Fran's @heavymetalkidsuk.bsky.social review below.

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Jonathan @toadsy.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Time to play my favourite Christmas 7". The 12 Days of Christmas by The Joseph & Mary Chain (Kathryn Williams, Field Music, The Futureheads and whole host of NE musicians) m.youtube.com/watch?v=RG5W...

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