@thecoral.bsky.social @jamesskelly.bsky.social
Looking forward to seeing you at Cardiff tonight.
Do you know the stage times for yourselves and Billie Martin yet?
Absolutely buzzing about this one. 😊
Tickets on sale from 10am tomorrow here 👉 www.applestumprecords.com/event-detail...
It’s going to be incredible (and sell out quickly) so don’t dilly. 👊
Gonna Shoot through life until I hit the grave”, has there been a greater lyric on an opening track to a debut album since Oasis opened Definitely Maybe with Rock N Roll Star with “I live my life in the city There’s no easy way out”? @applestumprecords.com www.applestumprecords.com/post/new-mus...
Huge thanks to everyone who came out last night for our She Drew The Gun gig supporting Studio Nantwich as part of Independent Venue Week. 😊
Tomorrow (30th) we’ve The Lounge Society joining us. Tickets here 👉 www.applestumprecords.com/event-detail...
See you there! ✊
Have a listen to and read about some new tracks to get excited about. @applestumprecords.com
www.applestumprecords.com/post/new-mus...
A 54-page guide to 2024's beautiful music. Available now in digital and physical form.
55 Album Recommendations, gently curated and carefully written
54-pages, featuring hand-picked songs, interviews, curated mixes and more
NEW ~ Introducing a brand new zine from GFP!
Curious Listening is a 54-page zine; a carefully curated guide to 2024's most enchanting music.
Available in digital form (PDF) now, and to pre-order as a physical printed artefact: ko-fi.com/goldflakepai...
Thank you for supporting. We go again ✨
As 2024 draws to a close head over to @applestumprecords.com blog to read my thoughts on what has been another great year for music.
www.applestumprecords.com/post/feature...
Came home from work to this lovely cd.
Nice hand written note showing how much bands appreciate it when you buy their music. @theeggmenwhoooooo.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce our second headline act for Independent Venue Week! 🎉
The incredible She Drew The Gun will be joining us in The Studio, Nantwich on Tuesday 28th January for what will no doubt be an unforgettable evening. 🎶
Tickets 👉 www.applestumprecords.com/event-detail...
🤯🤩✊
Friday 13th December 2024. 10am. 🤐
Every year, I make a Christmas/winter playlist in place of Christmas cards, and a few years ago, I came across this: one of the saddest and most beautiful winter ballads I've ever heard. It's far too sad for playlists. But have a listen here. It's incredible. open.spotify.com/track/6kMYDM...
Was not aware of this song or album. Absolutely beautiful.
An album to raise funds for staff who have lost their jobs at the recently closed Cardiff music venue has been released
It’s #BandcampFriday which means is a perfect time to support artists by embracing this antidote to poor streaming income for the majority of acts during Spotify Wrapped & Apple Replay season
This was one of my ideas to make the most of year-end lists from this week’s @drownedinsound.org newsletter
It’s bandcamp Friday! 🎉
If you’d like to help & support independent musicians such as ourselves then click the link below & listen, follow or even purchase our music! We will always send a free download too if you ask nicely, cheers! 😁
indigodream.bandcamp.com
#shoegaze #bandcamp #newband
Diverse in Newport
Looking for a new band to fall in love with.
Head over to @applestumprecords.com blog and read my thoughts on @indigodreamband.bsky.social
www.applestumprecords.com/post/introdu...
Please take a moment to read this and subscribe if you can. So many of us would have grown up paying for our music media with our weekly / monthly music magazines.
Support the work that Drowned in Sound do and other music publications if you can.
Such a lovely article. Tracey has captured emotions that so many of us experience.
"The gig didn’t make me feel young, but it made me feel alive, and I’ll take that, thanks."
A Tribute To #TheMoonCardiff by Josh Allen www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk/2024/11/29/a...
All set up ready for our M G Boulter in-store gig. ☺️
All remaining Black Friday stock is now available on our website.
Tuck in 👉 www.applestumprecords.com/black-friday...
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Reflections.
Want to support independent music? Listen & follow us on #bandcamp -> indigodream.bandcamp.com
#shoegaze #newband #newmusic #indigodream #altmusic
In this week’s newsletter
- Kate Nash on the cracks in the foundations of grassroots music
- Katy Perry supports the grassroots levy
- a new initiative I’ve launched for new music
- my record of the week
…and lots more!
Not all heroes wear capes.
🦸♀️ Kate Nash deserves every major artist and everyone who’s involved in grassroots music to back her and amplify this post: www.instagram.com/reel/DC7N2M3...
Here’s a clip:
Newsletter about this landing in @drownedinsound.org inboxes tomorrow
This Black Friday you can support independent bookshops online through Bookshop.org with free shipping on orders all weekend.
Want to discover some great indies to follow on Bluesky? We've put together a starter pack of bookshops across the UK that you can follow now:
go.bsky.app/6UrVWsn
Have a read of this article and do what you can to support labels like @inhrecords.bsky.social we need labels like this to keep the music industry alive.
Grab yourself a copy of this free end of year book. Some fantastic lists showcasing a selection of this years releases.
The foreword from the special guest is inspiring.
"When in doubt go to where your people are. And if you don't know where that is yet, here's a tip: Start in a record shop."
"I’ve struggled, I still do some days. But getting help was the best thing I ever did. Please know that there is hope and a brighter future."
nation.cymru/opinion/gary...
Have a great time. Very jealous!
