Mixtape Nov 2022

 This November 2022 Mixtape blog arrives on the seventh anniversary of my first monthly blog.  They have been fairly sporadic over the last three years as I focused on radio shows but I’m hoping to revive them in a regular format.  (Hoping but not promising).  

Here’s twenty recent tunes I recommend you listen to and the playlist to stream as you read. If you can support the independent artists with a purchase, share their music or this blog, they and I will be very grateful.  

1) I Don’t Feel Today - Common Goldfish

Tottenham based band making groovy tunes that sonically hark back to the Madchester scene.  Common Goldfish have released three excellent singles to date - Shout Louder and Feel The Fuzz are the other two.  A band that I have really been enjoying since discovering them in the submittracks@inyourearsmusic.com inbox. I Don't Feel Today | common goldfish (bandcamp.com)

2) My House - 3 Little Wolves 🐺🐺🐺

My House sounds like The Cure during their Pornography era mixed with the melodic tunes of Peter Hook’s Monaco.  It has been a pleasure to hear the development of this band over the last few years. Frontman Paul was an old friend of mine since the 1990s and I’m so pleased that his band have been going from strength to strength and have a debut album expected early 2023.  3 Little Wolves (bandcamp.com)   

3) Devil Bar Blues - Jack Gill

Jack Gill hails from Liverpool and delves into heavy blues riffs.  Fans of The Heavy North and Mexican Dogs should check out his back catalogue as I am.  A live album and about six previous singles to discover if you’re digging this recent song.

4) I Wanna Be Overrated - YNES 

Perhaps the wittiest lyricists out there on the underground scene backed with well-produced snotty punk music.  “I wanna be truly hated by someone than myself. I wanna be overrated”.  Looks like this is the eleventh single and the ones I know are all brilliant. Hopefully YNES will feel overrated by my review.  YNES (bandcamp.com)

  

5) Rush - Jaap Stamina

Kent based electro artist who has released a huge trance tune that takes me right back to the Nineties.  It’s got a menacing pounding beat, acidic squiggles, a chilled interlude and a glorious build up and it bangs like a couple of horny rabbits. This one is released on 18th November.  Pre-save Rush by Jaap Stamina

6) Rock N Roll Ain’t Dead While We’re Living - Laurie Wright 

This is a glam rock stomper with a lo-fi punk sheen. London’s Laurie Wright has been releasing loads of great modern punk rock songs lately and this one is a life-affirming sing-along song with elements of The Clash and Slade thrown together. Laurie Wright (bandcamp.com)

7) 80s Clowns - Feardrops

Synthesizers and drums provide an eerie music, similar to Tubeway Army, with lyrics about “Winter in a forest town, haunted by those 80s Clowns”.  This could easily appear on a Stranger Things soundtrack.  Feardrops are a new project based in China that have released five singles in 2022 but have relatively few listeners - so they need to be heard. 

8)  Taste The Brainbow - Blokeacola 

Taste The Brainbow was the first single taken from Blokecola's excellent Wig Game EP.  The lyrical content is darker than previous releases and Blokeacola has used cut n paste phrases from the internet as his lyrics which certainly makes this a unique project.  Despite the oppressive themes there is still dark humour here "Not even Facebook wants my data".  The music and vocals are wonderful and the whole EP is worthwhile investment of your time (and some coins). Wig Game | Blokeacola (bandcamp.com)  

9) Silent Fears - Echo Northstar 

New wave minimalist keyboards, a persistent drumbeat and a beautiful voice rising above it all.  A wonderful piece of music from a London based Irishman.  Also check out his previous single Someone Else which I played on my DAFTPOM Show a few months ago.   Echo Northstar (bandcamp.com)

10) Fly Away - Romy 

Romy is a teenage sensation (13) who is writing and recording songs well in advance of her years.  Fly Away is a song about wanting to escape when faced with memories sparked by a photo. Romy plays acoustic guitars and sings her heart out.  She has released six songs this year and is one to watch for the future. Fly Away | Romy (bandcamp.com)

11)  Death Masks - Lossline

Manchester's Lossline bring the drums on this upbeat gloomy anthem. The lyrics are universal and depressing but there is beauty in the bleakness - perhaps the majesty of the music carries it.  "And we sleep with white noise because our thoughts are too loud.  And we sleep next to our phones, cos we just can't switch off, anything, anytime for anyone".  Taken from the album When I Look Out I See No Stars. Lossline are a band to wallow in.  When I Look Out I See No Stars | Lossline (bandcamp.com)

12) Radioactive Hybrid Terror Pigs - Joe Peacock 

A blistering tornado of guitars and pounding drums sees Joe with his most aggressive sound yet. Surprising from Joe who is an old hippy friend from my student days. You never know what to expect from Mr Peacock, from one release to the next but there is always an intriguing personal or historical story behind each song.  This one deals with animals taking over the land deserted by humans in the wake of a nuclear disaster.  Some great grunting noises at the end too.  Joe Peacock (bandcamp.com)

13) We Need Light In The Dark - Tobisonics 

The title track of Tonbisonic's debut album is beat track, a bell chiming, a repetitive chant, strange noises that appear in your headphones, samples and 80's keyboards to build up a great electro track.  The album was written about his battles with his mental health issues and contains seven top tunes. 

We Need Light in the Dark | Tobisonics (bandcamp.com)

14) When Our Lungs Are Empty - Joe Adhemar

The final track of Joe Adhemar's fifth album is a stunner - the album About The Soul has been released on Bandcamp, CD, and a very tasty Vinyl.  It is finally coming to the streaming sites in December.  World weariness is a style that Joe has nailed here and the closing chants of "fade away" are a perfect ending for this album which mixes up the genres and incorporates more electronic synthesizer elements than his previous work (outside of the Invisible Squirrel alter-ego).  About The Soul | Joe Adhemar (bandcamp.com)   

15) Save My Soul - Solar Eyes

Save Our Souls is a great psychedelic space rock song from Birmingham’s Solar Eyes. It is taken from their second EP Alcatraz released at the end of October. There is plenty to love about this band so give them a follow and we can all go for a trip together. 

16) Chemical Burn - Lyon Tide 

A dance banger from Birmingham's Lyon Tide.  They have embraced their inner Chemical Brothers and written a biological love song that really kicks. It is the opening song from their amazing second album Life Pop Bang which deserves a much wider audience.  I recommend you check out the album.  Trust me!  Life Pop Bang | Lyon Tide (bandcamp.com)

17) Shelly Gold - GreenCircles and Ollie Winder

Ollie wrote the lyrics and teamed up with Newcastle band GreenCircles who provided the music and backing vocals.  It sounds like an early Roses song, complete with reversed guitar parts, a Jackon Pollock/John Squire paint splatter artwork.  It's got quality lyrics and music and I hope you love it as much as I do.  Shelly Gold | GreenCircles and Ollie Winder (bandcamp.com)

     

18) Wrote For Luck - Kinfauns

The combined vocals of the wonderful Amelia Coburn duetting with Andrew Johnson, singing the lyrics of Shaun William Ryder and playing the music of Happy Mondays on ukulele and acoustic guitar.  The result is gorgeous as you can hear.  Wrote For Luck | Kinfauns (bandcamp.com)  

19) Forget My Name - Lewca

The next single from Lewca's forthcoming Friday Night Rockstar album.  I think this is one of the most powerful tracks from Lewca so far.  It features vocals from Victory Flow and has stunned the listeners to my recent DAFTPOM show.  It pulls at the heartstrings as a tale of struggling and fighting against the odds.  The album is out Mid December and can be ordered here...  Friday Night Rockstar | Lewca (bandcamp.com)

20) Change Is On The Horizon - Voldo

Groovy laidback beats, weird noises and samples "Gotta make a change" this has a contempory feel but is steeped in deep cuts from their record collections.  Taken from the new Voldo album Melting Pot which, as its name implies, takes all their influences and forges something new and compelling.  Melting Pot | Voldo (bandcamp.com)  

Please also check out my blog reviewing The Shop Window's second album which is released at the end of November.  I'll be back next month with my blog on my albums of the year.  

Mixtape June 2021

Welcome to June - it’s almost July as I write this introduction.  I’ve been writing this blog on and mostly off for the last four weeks so it includes a number of songs that have been out for a while plus a two that aren't available on Spotify yet - which I'll add later, if I remember.

My previous blog was an album review for The Shop Window debut which is out on 25th June.  If you missed that then check it out here…The State Of Being Human Album Review

I’ll be hosting the #Indie100Cup Chart Show InYourEarsMusic.com on Saturday 26th June from 10am (UK time).  Listen in as I reveal the Top 40 indie songs as voted by the Twitter Music Community.  The Cup isn’t over yet but as we are half way through the year I’ll bring you the best popular unpopular songs from the first half of 2021.  

Enough cross-promotion, time for 20 reviews and recommendations in the continuing saga that is my new music blog. 

Old Indie Kid's Mixtape June 2021 Spotify Playlist 

1) Tangerine Dream by Alright
A wonderful strum-a-long from this new band about their upbringing in Blackpool, the streets, the people and a desire to leave.  The Tangerines is the nickname and colour of the kit of Blackpool FC.  “We’ve been living in a Tangerine Dream, but that’s not, that’s not enough for me”.  A great debut and one to watch.

2) Emily by Lossline

Brilliant single from this new Manchester band. It has a similar theme to Tangerine Dream’s song - trapped in a dead end town and no way out.  Whilst family and friends have moved on they are stuck there.  Maybe Alright and Lossline could arrange a house swap? I’ve gone back and listened again to Lossline’s previous releases and they’re really growing on me. Further essential listening are their songs Streetlights and Ready Welcome.  

3) 84 by Bad Money

A trip to the past - the Mid-Eighties - it’s full of 80s cliches and pop culture references.  Heaps of fun in an idolised 3 minute blast of Back to the Future era day-glo nostalgia.

4) For My Friends by Super 8 

I’ve only recently discovered Super 8 but I’ve already been inducted into the inner sanctum of the Super 8 fan club and want to share the music I’ve discovered there.  

Trip is another prolific singer songwriter producing his songs in Trippy Towers and simultaneously working on two albums.  Super 8 creates some brilliant songs like this example - a distant cousin of The Beatles All I Need Is Love.  A song for his friends - befriend him on the socials and it can be a song about you. Super 8's Bandcamp Page

5) Golden by George Rowlands 

George Rowlands has been gathering a large following on YouTube posting cover songs and singing as Liam in Oasis tribute bands. Last year he released his debut EP of original material and this song is taken from his forthcoming second EP.  It’s a quality song that starts with a strum-a-long guitar, hand claps and a killer vocal singing about the old days, footy in the streets, tunes on the jukebox and a fond remembering of his youthful days.  It’s a well written song which acknowledges times have changed but George raises a glass to his friends from his armchair who are still golden. Stay gold Pony Boy.  

6) Trauma and Grace by Feverjaw

Soaring guitars, driving percussion and great harmonies “Don’t waste your time, seize the moment” urge the South Wales  rock trio on a single taken from their forthcoming debut album All Bets Are Off available for pre-purchase here.  Great band - get into them. https://feverjaw.bandcamp.com/album/all-bets-are-off

7) No Place to Hide by Shocks

Northern Ireland’s Shocks play great rock n roll with metallic tasting guitar riffs. This is another talented trio that rock hard and have the tunes.  A Feverjaw and Shocks double header would be a fantastic gig one day! 

8) Manchester, You’re My Heaven by Ollie Winder

Ollie has just released a three track EP led by this ode to Manchester dedicated to the 22.  It has a Ten Story Love Song vibe with added beats.  Ollie is perfecting the art of the short indie pop song where 2 minutes is considered a long track.  This is his eighth single of 2021 and also includes a funky Begging You like track called All Across The Sky.

9) Slow and Steady by Blokeacola 

Blokeacola specialises in trippy melodic melodramas with dry humour in the lyrics and daft humour in his videos.  This is like the psychedelic furry animals and it’s well worth exploring his previous releases if this whets your appetite. Blokeacola's Bandcamp Page 

 

10) It’s Been Heaven Knowing You by Amends

A song told from the perspective of a long term inmate. Amends are a New South Wales band mixing punk country and indie sounds whilst channeling the rebel spirit of Johnny Cash and the longing for redemption.

11) Hang Glider (Bubby Style) by Lewca ft The Geezer Choir.  

One of the best cover versions ever recorded in my humble and well sought after opinion.  It helps when the original in a much loved slice a laid back indie pop brilliance taken from Moonlight Parade's  outstanding Paint The Sun EP.  Lewca scoured the world, assembling some of the finest untapped talent of their generation to provide the terrace chants on his cover version.  The cover is faithful to the original in some ways but where Moonlight Parade’s original is like sipping a fine wine, Lewca’s version is more snorting chemicals at a rave with the Geezer Choir leering and sneering over the chorus.  The song is available to buy on Lewca's Bandcamp Page with all profits from sales until the end of June going to Cancer Research.  Also check out the video below which is a homage to the original but features a Parisian punk rapper and a couple of bucket headed buffoons.  

12) Don’t Be A Fool by Lonely Lost Boy is the debut single from Dundee based artist Gordon Hennessy.

It’s jangly country pop and sung with a distinctive warbling vocal delivery.  Gordon’s played in plenty of bands but after writing a stack on songs during lockdown he has decided to launch his solo career.

Give him a follow on the socials and streaming sites so you don’t miss his future releases.  In fact that obviously applies to everyone here.

13) Patriot Song by Art Block

Here’s a song that demands your attention.  It’s a little reminiscent of History by The Verve - perhaps it was the mention of The Thames flowing through both songs but it’s a good reference point.  The strumming acoustic guitar and violin accompaniment builds well as Art Block sings a love poem to his city and takes his listeners on a meandering tour of the sights and feelings that are invoked along the way.  It’s a beautiful song that deserves all the acclaim it has received since release. 

Art Block's Bandcamp Page 

     

14) Beautiful Day by The John Mitchie Collective 

This is the final single taken from the glorious High Vibrations album that was released in January.  John throws the kitchen sink at the mix and it’s all the better for it.  John’s a self taught studio wizard, in fact he might actually be a wizard?  He’s a fan of Brian Eno, Brian Wilson and anyone who would rather lace together musical snippets into something that rewards those who listen closely on their headphones.  John doesn’t plan to play this live so he is free to create amazing soundscapes.  Do yourself a favour and listen to his debut album in the dark on the best headphones you own. 

The John Michie Collective Bandcamp Page

15) Blu by Pastel 

Swirling and jangly belter of a new song from Manchester’s Pastel.  “Strung up and quartered, blood’s thicker than water, It’s getting better and higher than this”. Does it have a deep meaning- probably not but it does it’s job of being a choon! 

16) Dreams, Schemes and Young Teams by Shambolics

Shambolics have released some brilliant singles over the last few years and this is another fine example of the Scottish band’s talent for crafting guitar based indie-pop ear worms.  I’ve just noticed they are managed by Alan McGee so they should be in safe hands.  

17) Meet Me By The River by Matt McManamon

A song dreaming of a reunion and second chances with a rendez-vous by the River Mersey.  Taken from the new album Scally Folk https://mattmcmanamon.bandcamp.com/album/scally-folk

18) The Madhouse by Crimson Bloom

A new acid funk bonkers bongo fest, celebrating the club culture of your youth “Red Stripe, Blue Monday”.  Pete’s guitars are spot on here and it’s a huge indie-dance tune.  It’s part of a four track ep that’s already been released on bandcamp.  It includes a version of last single The Storyteller sung as a duet between Andy and Jen Dixon. There is a limited edition 10 track CD which compiles recent singles and remixes. Buy it on the Crimson Bloom Bandcamp Page.

19) Find Another Way by Shark Star

Shark Star recently announced he was retiring from making music due to his hearing loss making it almost impossible to continue working as a recording artist. He is returning to visual arts projects.  Shark Star has signed off with a beautiful song that encourages the listeners to pick themselves up and find another way.  I only discovered Shark Star’s music in April but Thanks for the music Shark Star and good luck.

20) The Scenic Route by Sam Lambeth 

The final track from Sam’s debut solo album Love & Exile is a thing of wonder - Sam begins the song using his acoustic guitar and piano that we have all become familiar with during his entertaining isolation recordings.  Sam sings about the end of a relationship, and the mixed emotions that he’s feeling  “Was I born a bad seed, that my soul can outgrow?” as he leaves it behind taking the scenic route through life.

It reminds me of Find The River by R.E.M. which is one of my favourite songs.  This is a well constructed opus that clocks in at 6:30 but never outstays it’s warm welcome. A limited edition, WWF Chariety CD with Sam's hand drawn animals is available on Sam Lambeth's Bandcamp Page  

I'll be back with another blog next month but tune in to my Chart Show on InYourEarsMusic.com 

Mixtape March 2021

I have been writing a monthly musical blog for over five years but it was only when I joined Twitter last year that I started getting a lot of feedback that people were listening.  I enjoyed writing it and it served as a musical diary of what I was digging at the time so I carried on. 

But when @AprylRae & @penhitspaper recorded a radio show Boggs Holler Curiousity Shop - Premier from-the-holler.com which kindly mentioned my blog alongside other notable new music writers, I started to think about why I was doing it.  

I’ve kept the blog format of 20 fairly new songs unchanged despite lean months or bumper crops of tunes.  Occasionally it was hard to fill it, but the usual problem is what to exclude each month.  I always enjoyed creating cassette mixtapes for my friends and playlists were the digital successor.  Describing the music with words was a new challenge with the blog but one I enjoyed.

I always had a copy of NME or Melody Maker back in the 90’s and decorated my room with the covers and album adverts.  Back then music was expensive and hard to hear so the music paper reviews were invaluable to alert me to exciting new acts and warn me what to avoid.  Those 90s reviewers would influence what I bought.  I didn’t always agree with them but if a reviewer panned a new album then I wouldn’t risk buying it unheard.

Today we have a different set of problems - the internet’s streaming sites have made music free, highly available and offer an unlimited choice.  I saw an article that said there was something like 60,000 new songs released on Spotify every week (or possibly a day).  I realised I could add value as a recommender/purveyor of fine taste in the indie music scene.  As I’m already a new music junky I might as well promote the best artists and songs that I love and try and bring them to a wider audience.  I want the bands to be successful and I want music lovers to discover and share my excitement for hearing a brilliant new song for the first time.  I have met a like-minded community on Twitter in the #TuneArmy who share my passions I’m having a blast swapping recommendations with them and the artists. 

So that’s why I’m still blogging, and if you’re as hooked as me then you’ve  probably heard most of my selection but even so sometimes a song you’ve heard once sometimes needs another play before it gets under your skin.  Given I still blog on a monthly basis then I need to pick just 20 songs from the hundreds I hear each month.  My 2021 playlist is over 19 hours long already.  So I pick some of the highlights here to promote them to anyone who will read and listen.

Well before I write an essay, I should get on with the business of the day.  So what is oldindiekid pushing this month?  

Old Indie Kid's Mixtape March 2021 Spotify Playlist 

1) Nice Try by Jessica Luise

This song has really grown on me over the last six weeks.  Nice Try is an awesome composition and a perfect example of blissful jangle pop.  Jessica has an angelic voice and it’s so well produced too - a truly classic song.

2) Everybody’s Gotta Get Somewhere by My Mate John 

A prolific London artist who has just released Artefact his fourth album in two years.  This track sounds like The Cure if they had emerged on Sarah Records label in 1989.  

3) Nufflink By Lewca 

The Souf Landan Parisian Punk Rap Raver returns with his second EP.  I’ve selected the 2Tone Ska style song Nufflink for this month’s playlist.  It’s an autobiographical tale of crime and punishment as told by an 8 year old receiving frozen goods.  Lewca is a engaging storyteller who raps and snarls through his latest batch of cathartic personal tales and unhinged bangers.  Walking the Hedgehog EP is available now for purchase on his Bandcamp page ahead of other streaming sites.  And a limited edition 10 track vinyl is available for pre-order at Diggers Factory 

4) Sally Brown By Ollie Winder 

Ollie is another singer songwriter based in Lancashire with a voice that unintentionally sounds like Ian Brown.  His latest album Set The Record Straight is packed full of a cohesive collection of indie rock/pop songs influenced by the usual suspects (Oasis/Roses/La’s). However his recent Apocalypse 3 track EP has a totally different sound evoking XTRMNTR era Primal Scream so I’m not gonna assume anything from his forthcoming second album of the year.

5) Nothing To Die For by The John Mitchie Collective 

This is a collective of one but again another highly prolific artist who has unleashed a load of music over the last couple of months.  I’ve been enjoying his High Vibrations album (of the year) which is glued to my car stereo. John channels the essence of Spiritualized, Pink Floyd, Mercury Rev, John-Michel Jarre and The Doors often within the same song.  

6) Touch of Venice by The Moon Kids 

New 5 track EP Ride With The Hurricanes is a fantastic collection from the Scottish rock n rollers in the vein of the BRMC.  Touch of Venice is my favourite track and I can hear the influence of the Richard Ashcroft’s swagger and the melodies of Crowded House on this great song.

7) The Mushroom Song by Felix & The Sunsets 

Blues swamp rock tune breaking on through to the other side after a shroom brew. 

   

8) Twisting The Knife Away by Enola Fall 

Australian band with an amazing tune  that puts the listener on edge as the pounding percussion, War On Drugs style guitars and synths swirl around and within your mind.  You think the songs is ending but it’s a short lull as the pressure builds again until a sudden stop.  When it ends you can feel the pressure lift and notice your heartbeats racing.  This ain’t background music - this truly effects! Available on Bandcamp.com

9) Supermarket Sweep by Uncle Kid

Mesmerizing stream of consciousness lyrics spoken by a talented new artist from Scotland. The music is unnerving soundscapes with trip hop beats.  Tricky is an obvious reference point  but also The Arab Strap and Underworld.  This is taken from his recent Indistinct Chatter EP.

 

10) Mothers Against Christian Rock by Fire Up The Sun  

Another fine example of Scotland’s talent or as they describe themselves “two schemies“. This track is a constructive critique of the Christian Rock genre.  A very dry sense of humour is displayed on the eight tracks available on the TAR & Unmasked EPs.  Indulge yourself.

11) Dirty Gonzo by Psyence

An infectious foot tapping monster of a tune with propulsive rhythm and heavy psychedelic guitars swirling around.  Psyence have supported local favourites of mine - the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets and the two bands are well paired.  

12) Psycho Killer by The Lottery Winners

I love a good cover and The Lottery Winners take on this classic from Talking Heads is up with the best of them.

13) Shame On You by Revivalry 

It has been a pleasure to watch this young band develop over the last year and Shame On You is another huge progression for the Teenage sensations.  It's a blast from start to finish The vocals, guitars and drums are all excellent and this is their best song yet.  I also hear their new video will be out on Sunday 14th March - keep an eye out for that.

14) Birthing Bell by Lines of Flight 

Debut single from this Leeds duo who plan to release a song each month.  Electronic ethereal waves of sound lap at your ears.  Let this wash over you and bathe in it’s shoe gaze charms. Follow up Moth-Eaten Heart is expected at the start of April. 

15) Blind by Lyon Tide 

It creeps in like an understated early 80s new romantic song and breaks into a catchy chorus with a tale of regret and lost love but sprinkled with hope.

 

16) The Boy In The Doorway by Hightown Pirates 

Second release of the year penned by Pirate Captain Simon Mason. A harrowing emotionally charged song on the subject of homelessness and addiction.  Simon is reaching out to those who have replaced him on the streets.  The orchestration here is amazing.  The Hightown Pirates are taking vinyl pre-orders for their second album over on Bandcamp and will be playing gigs later in the year.

17) Found Ourselves by Joe Adhemar

Rebellion boils under the surface on this unsettling composition.  I don't want to give you my interpretation of the lyrics as I'm sure its probably wrong and you need to do some of the work here!  Taken from the excellent album of the same name.  "We might have lost the summer, at least we found ourselves".

18) Drop Your Arms by Senses

Huge indie rock tune from the boys from Coventry.  I can see this band threatening the mainstream.  Don’t forget us when you’re Stadium Rockers on World Tours! Is this the best dream you’ve ever had? 

19) It's Alright by Paul Nixon

Wonderful song from Warrington's Paul Nixon.  It starts like the Velvet Underground's Heroine but with happier lyrics.  It has a Verve vibe and builds to an almost Polyphonic Spree level hypnotic chant.  You''ll be swaying lighters aloft to this tune one day.  I must listen to more from Paul.

20) Feel My Love by The Shed Project 

Roy’s hitting the high notes on the latest and greatest song emanating out of the Bolton Shed.  It’s a beauty of a song and I know it well loved by the Twitter musical community.  Feel My Love received the most votes of any of the 32 songs entered in the #Indie100Cup.  Really looking forward to hearing the next release - the long awaited One Shot Remix with MC Tunes.  Bring it on!

 

I recently presented my first radio show in 25 years - The DAFT POM Show  is now  available as a podcast.

There is a great weekend of music coming up on Inyourearsmusic.com on 13-14 March.  We are raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support with an acoustic festival with sets from all the best independent bands on the scene.  I have a show Sunday 10am (UK time) but I will try and listen to as much as I can this weekend.  It will be an Acoustic Live Aid - so tune in and cough up!