The Hefner singles and EPs have slowly been going up on the streaming sites in their (mostly) original forms. Includes non-album singles “Pull Yourself Together” and “Lee Remick,” and fan favourite b-sides like “Hello Kitten” and “Christian Girls” Shirts & merch also up: linktr.ee/darrenhayman...

Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · last wk.

Today we release a ‘new’ EP by the French to all streaming platforms and bandcamp. Previously unreleased, this is TV Themes. tr.ee/rsjQgxt8LP darrenhayman.bandcamp.com/album/tv-the...

Originally published in the @bandcamp.com and Patreon subscription, this video of Darren painting new artwork for The French is now free on YouTube, also includes a bit of information on upcoming releases. youtu.be/ViE7WLC6Ziw?...

Darren Paints New Artwork for The French's 'TV Themes' EP (Out Now via Audio Antihero)

YouTube video by Darren Hayman / Hefner

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Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · last wk.

Today we release a ‘new’ EP by the French to all streaming platforms and bandcamp. Previously unreleased, this is TV Themes. tr.ee/rsjQgxt8LP darrenhayman.bandcamp.com/album/tv-the...

Coastal View from Shanklin Chine, Isle of Wight. Postcard Painting. watercolour Available now. darrenhaymanart.com

Another painting in a series from around the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. This is a signal box at Smallbrook Junction. Available now. darrenhaymanart.com

Another painting in a series from around the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. This is a signal box at Smallbrook Junction. Available now. darrenhaymanart.com

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Ready for tonight’s show in Cheltenham

I am playing tonight in Cheltenham! Full headline show! I never do this anymore!

Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · 3d ago

Tomorrow I am playing at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. I will play guitar and piano and sing. Here is a ticket link. www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/darren...

I am playing tonight in Cheltenham! Full headline show! I never do this anymore!

Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · 3d ago

Tomorrow I am playing at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. I will play guitar and piano and sing. Here is a ticket link. www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/darren...

New painting. Signals at Havenstreet station, Isle of Wight. Available now. darrenhaymanart.com

Just five birds painted onto beer mats left on my website! Sold loads on tour. Thankyou everyone. darrenhaymanart.com/collections/...

My @darrenhayman.bandcamp.com paintings bring all the boys to the yard. And now my yard smells of Lynx Africa.

Tomorrow I am playing at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham. I will play guitar and piano and sing. Here is a ticket link. www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/darren...

Darren Hayman @ The Everyman Theatre

Darren Hayman @ The Everyman Theatre

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I am playing my only full show this year at the Cheltenham Everyman theatre this Saturday. Please come www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/darren...

Darren Hayman @ The Everyman Theatre

Darren Hayman @ The Everyman Theatre

everymantheatre.org.uk

Picked up this lovely original illustration for the packaging of a sewing pattern for baby clothes, by an unnamed artist for Lennart design agency c.1960s

Maybe @darrenhayman.bandcamp.com will play 'Maybe Tomorrow' - the theme tune of The Littlest Hobo - at Cheltenham Everyman on Saturday? As The French, Hayman and fellow Hefner alum John Morrison covered the track back in 2004 as part of a Peel session. 🖤 www.analoguetrash.com/blog/the-fre...

New Music: The French – Maybe Tomorrow | AnalogueTrash

With The Littlest Hobo heading for a reboot, this reissuing by The French of their version of the fondly remembered show theme tune is incredibly timely. TV Themes by The French The French was one of ...

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Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · 4d ago

I am playing my only full show this year at the Cheltenham Everyman theatre this Saturday. Please come www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/darren...

I am playing my only full show this year at the Cheltenham Everyman theatre this Saturday. Please come www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/darren...

Darren Hayman @ The Everyman Theatre

Darren Hayman @ The Everyman Theatre

everymantheatre.org.uk

Originally published in the @bandcamp.com and Patreon subscription, this video of Darren painting new artwork for The French is now free on YouTube, also includes a bit of information on upcoming releases. youtu.be/ViE7WLC6Ziw?...

Darren Paints New Artwork for The French's 'TV Themes' EP (Out Now via Audio Antihero)

YouTube video by Darren Hayman / Hefner

youtu.be

Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · last wk.

Today we release a ‘new’ EP by the French to all streaming platforms and bandcamp. Previously unreleased, this is TV Themes. tr.ee/rsjQgxt8LP darrenhayman.bandcamp.com/album/tv-the...

Giving this another push

Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · 6d ago

My last show of the year is in fact my only headline show of the year and I’ll actually play for an hour and do a proper set and everything. My shows at the Everyman in Cheltenham are my favourite shows. And almost an annual event. www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/darren...

@andylewis.bsky.social have you ever used tape wound strings on any of your ricks?

Love to see The French (@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com) getting press in 2026 🇫🇷🤘 varioussmallflames.co.uk/2026/09/21/w...

Weekly Listening: September 2026 #3

Various Small Flames' Weekly Listening: September 2026 #3 ft. Damn Shame, MANAS, summersets, Melissa Weikart, The Air Contains Honey & more.

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Various Small Flames@varioussmallflames.bsky.social · 6d ago

New WL! The Air Contains Honey (@quindirecords.bsky.social), Damn Shame (@repeatingcloud.com), Daniel Glenn Padgett, David James Allen, The French (@audioantihero.bandcamp.com), henry o henry (@westernvinyl.bsky.social), Jonathan Something, Josephine Illingworth, MANAS, Melissa Weikart & summersets

My last show of the year is in fact my only headline show of the year and I’ll actually play for an hour and do a proper set and everything. My shows at the Everyman in Cheltenham are my favourite shows. And almost an annual event. www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/darren...

Darren Hayman @ The Everyman Theatre

Darren Hayman @ The Everyman Theatre

everymantheatre.org.uk

Finished version of wren painting.

Sea view, viewed from the Square Tower, Portsmouth Old Town. Postcard Painting. watercolour. darrenhaymanart.com

Audio Antihero being involved in “new” French is like uniquely awesome for me.

Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · last wk.

Today we release a ‘new’ EP by the French to all streaming platforms and bandcamp. Previously unreleased, this is TV Themes. tr.ee/rsjQgxt8LP darrenhayman.bandcamp.com/album/tv-the...

I’m going to be at this on John’s stall selling my paintings and stuff. Pop down to the Lex.

Another painting from my tour travels. This is Portsmouth old town viewed from the top of the Square Tower. Available now darrenhaymanart.com

Yesterday we released new music by The French

Darren Hayman@darrenhayman.bandcamp.com · last wk.

Today we release a ‘new’ EP by the French to all streaming platforms and bandcamp. Previously unreleased, this is TV Themes. tr.ee/rsjQgxt8LP darrenhayman.bandcamp.com/album/tv-the...

Today we release a ‘new’ EP by the French to all streaming platforms and bandcamp. Previously unreleased, this is TV Themes. tr.ee/rsjQgxt8LP darrenhayman.bandcamp.com/album/tv-the...

Another painting from my tour. Hebden Trades Club: Available now. darrenhaymanart.com