The day is vinyl-ly here! Happy Record Store Day to indie record shops and record lovers everywhere 😍

Whether you're in the queue, on the way to your local shop or planning to celebrate later, we hope you have the 👏 BEST 👏 day

#RSD26

A guy asking ChatGPT to review a series of fart sound effects and getting a serious kiss ass response that calls it atmospheric

I can't stop laughing at this post. It's perfect.

What a (not brilliant) tool. The future's safe folks...

‘Succulent Chinese meal’ speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive Jack Karlson’s rallying cry of ‘democracy manifest’ added to national collection of sound recordings that hold historical, cultural and aesthetic significance * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Thirty-five years ago, when Jack Karlson was hauled into a police car outside a Chinese restaurant in Queensland, he couldn’t have known his bombastic speech would be watched by millions around the world, become a meme and now, be preserved for ever in Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive. Karlson’s declaration – “Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest! … What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal?” – is one of nine pieces of audio that have been added to the NFSA’s Sounds of Australia collection this year, along with a pedestrian crossing signal and Missy Higgins’ 2004 hit Scar. Continue reading...

‘Succulent Chinese meal’ speech added to Australia’s National Film and Sound Archive

Is it the noise of joy? ;)

The punky, funky new WIDGET single 'DOGS DON'T LIE' is featured in @brooklynvegan.bsky.social's New Songs. Have a listen (and a boogie) ⚡🪩 ⚡

New Pye Corner Audio is fab too (shout out @soniccathedral.bsky.social and Andy B!)

Soft Cell release Out Come The Freaks Soft Cell release Out Come The Freaks. The first single from the duo's final album Danceteria features special guest vocals from Nona Hendryx

Welcoming you into 'Danceteria' world, here's the first single from #SoftCell Marc & Dave's final album. Listen to their cover of Was (Not Was)'s 'Out Come The Freaks' feat the late Dave Ball on vocals & a dazzling guest turn from Nona Hendryx on Classic Pop: www.classicpopmag.com/news/soft-ce...

Queer Disco Punks WIDGET Drop "Dogs Don’t Lie" From 'Classy Hits Vol.2' - That Eric Alper WIDGET waste no time getting bodies moving with “Dogs Don’t Lie,” a sharp, playful blast of disco-punk energy. The new single lands as the latest preview of their debut album ‘Classy Hits Vol.2,’ out April 24. It captures the band’s chaotic charm and dancefloor instincts in full colour, pushing their sound further into bold, rhythm-driven […]

WIDGET charge forward with "Dogs Don’t Lie," a punchy, chaotic disco-punk cut from 'Classy Hits Vol.2.' The debut album arrives April 24, bringing their dancefloor energy straight into focus. zurl.co/YwUXh

Thank you for everything you do - and glad you loved it x

Fantastic event last Tuesday organised by @debbieball.bsky.social at @camri.bsky.social with panelists @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social, @adelewalton.bsky.social @couldrynick.bsky.social Spaces like these are a lifeline for those of us who still believe we can work towards joyful tech.

Definitely up for embracing joy and doing our best to forget the boring tech bros. Legendary thread about a very excellent discussion at @uniwestminster.bsky.social last night. Tysm @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social for your very unique and vibrant insights into the digital world 😊✨

While clearly Habermas was an intellectual giant whose influence spanned decades, pretty much the measure of the man is all the nice little snippets coming up: waiting in line to go to his own talks, going to the pub for a chat afterwards. No "well actually" side-eye stories. Be more Habermas!

Thanks Rachel 🤝 See you Tues x

Screengrab of Eventbrite ticket featuring three speakers.

Our Solidarity Vs Big Tech panel at @uniwestminster.bsky.social Marylebone Tues 17th March is almost sold out! Cannot wait for this timely, urgent discussion with speakers @couldrynick.bsky.social, @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social and @adelewalton.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reclaiming...

WIDGET were hands down incredible last night at New River Studios ⚡⚡⚡ Next gig is at Piehouse Co-Op, Deptford, 1st April. Come along! www.outsavvy.com/event/33792/...

We will have a stall at this year’s Independent Label Market which takes place at Coal Drops Yard in London on Saturday, May 9 – only eight weeks away!

All being well, we will have some very exciting exclusive releases for sale on the day and we will be joined by a few special guests!

Defo! I'll keep you posted. Have a nice weekend x

Thanks from me too @duncanseamanyp.bsky.social! Was hoping to make it up to this gig but got thwarted by work deadlines this time. We still need to have that pint and chat about Soft Cell!

Gig review: Whitelands at Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds The London quartet show why they’re spearheading a new generation of shoegaze bands.

A few thoughts on @whitelands.bsky.social at Hyde Park Book Club, Leeds for @yorkshirepost.co.uk
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/art...

Ahead of WIDGET's gig with @getinherears.bsky.social at New River Studios this Friday, get in the groove with their excellent February playlist.

Tickets here 👉 dice.fm/event/xe6rxm...

And playlist below 👇

THIS FRIDAY! We're excited to have supergroup WIDGET (members of @bigjoanieband.bsky.social allcatsarebeautiful @junodef @zhfatehrani ) headline for us at New River Studios!

🎟️ Tix cheaper in adv & it REALLY helps if u nab urs soon: link.dice.fm/fFCJ7Rglo1b?...

DM us for pwyc options - notaflof

Here's welcoming WIDGET, East London queer disco punk supergroup with their debut album 'CLASSY HITS VOL.2'. Check out 'CHAMOIS LEATHER', their first single from the record and it's graceful, freeing video filmed at #Hoxton Hall over at @thelineofbestfit.com 💙

🎧 Check out our first #NewMusicPlaylist of 2026! 🎧

Listen & Read more here: getinherears.com/2026/01/28/p...

Our January offering is full of punk anthems, alt-pop bangers, electronic musings, experimental sounds & shoegazey tunes!

'Danceteria (Remixes)' 12" sleeve and white vinyl

Soft Cell artwork for 'Danceteria (Remixes)' in black and white with a gleaming disco ball in the centre.

#SoftCell release a limited edition white 12" of 'Danceteria (Remixes)' on the 18th April exclusively for @recordstoredayuk.bsky.social #RSD26.

A Mark Moore remix is included in the 3 versions of the 'Danceteria' title track, taken from Marc & Dave's sixth & final studio album. More to follow...

A Dose Of Hope In Dark Times January's album of the month, a speaking songs playlist, and a hopeful podcast.

Breitbart were wrong about culture being downstream from politics, we’re about to flood their zone... with hope!

Indie Basement (1/30): Lande Hekt, Plantoid, Cast, more Plus: Whitelands, Sébastien Tellier, GUV, Babybird, and more.

This week's Indie Basement: Lande Hekt, Plantoid, Whitelands, Cast, GUV, Sebastien Tellier, Babybird & more www.brooklynvegan.com/album-review...

I love the artwork too, lovingly handrawn and screenprinted by Léa Marais 💙

Buy this wonderful album >>> linktr.ee/whitelandsband

The band are also badass live, do go and see them over the UK, EU and US in the next few months >>> whitelands.bandcamp.com

NP @whitelands.bsky.social's new record 'Sunlight Echoes' cranked up - and easily for the 50th time.Still stunned by how good the songwriting is: such big, undeniable pop melodies bursting through the layers of heavy guitars. Bravo, Etienne, Vanessa, Jagun & Michael!

HT @soniccathedral.bsky.social

The new @whitelands.bsky.social album ‘Sunlight Echoes’ is out now. It’s a sublime, emotional, melodic pop take on shoegaze – a true statement of intent...

The Human League announce tour w/ Soft Cell & Alison Moyet (BV presale for Radio City Music Hall) The Generations Tour kicks off June 2 and also includes a big LA show at Hollywood Bowl.

The Human League announce tour w/ Soft Cell & Alison Moyet (BV presale for Radio City Music Hall) www.brooklynvegan.com/the-human-le...