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Jonathan
@toadsy.bsky.social
💚 Indie records, Middlesbrough FC & Eng cricket, cyclist, craft beer.
Here for the music & positivity. Reluctant cat owner. NHS Neuroradiographer in South London
#GigNight
I'm in Heaven......
White Flowers at the ICA London with support from Powders
October 2, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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.
September 26, 2026 at 11:46 PM
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.
September 19, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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"
September 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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.
August 20, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Be rude not too..... @thecharlatans.bsky.social Totally Eclipsing 🌞🌙🌚
August 12, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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/...
August 5, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Not quite Clicket.
This has blown up quickly. My nephew plays for Middlesbrough CC and shared this as a local sporting soap opera.
It's now gone viral globally.

www.bbc.com/sport/cricke...
'Finger-clicking' cheating claim in Saltburn-Norton match investigated
A viral video appears to show a fielder in a local match clicking his fingers as the ball passes the bat, before the batter is given out caught behind.
www.bbc.com
July 28, 2026 at 12:25 PM
This tune is a beauty.😍
JUST IN! 'Something On My Mind' by Luft

One-time TOY frontman Tom Dougall drops a very limited 12’’ of starry-eyed, synth-heavy neo-psych and dream pop.

www.normanrecords.com/records/2166...
July 23, 2026 at 2:52 PM
#NowPlaying Faithless by Tony Jay on @safesuburban.bsky.social records.
July 17, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Absolutely gutted.......no words.
July 15, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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Terrific weekend in Tokyo providing visuals for Sabres of Paradise. I could get used to the 21m LED wall!
July 14, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Terrific night of lo-fi indie pop with Tony Jay and The Gabys at The Shacklewell Arms. 🤩
@babayagashut.bsky.social
July 2, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Tony Jay and The Gabys tonight at The Shacklewlwell Arms 😎 .....enjoying a pale ale in the sun while waiting for Mrs R to turn up.....
July 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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.
June 26, 2026 at 6:33 AM
#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...
June 25, 2026 at 5:36 PM
I wonder if #LordsCricketRefund is trending in Google searches?
June 6, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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 😉)
June 4, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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It is an absolute pleasure to share that the wonderful @tristesunset.bsky.social are hosting an exclusive premiere of my new, Cornwall filmed video for Sometimes (they just fall out of the sky)…
Fran Carlyon – Sometimes (they just fall out of the sky) (Single and video Premiere)
Fran Carlyon – Sometimes (they just fall out of the sky) (Single and video Premiere)
tristesunset.com
May 14, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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
May 11, 2026 at 7:58 AM
May 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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
May 7, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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Mike D recently made some surprise appearances with his sons’ band Very Nice Person, performing Beastie Boys classics like “So What’cha Want.”

Now he’s launched a website, announced solo shows, and teased new music.

👉 stereogum.com/2498086/mike...
May 6, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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.
May 6, 2026 at 7:58 PM