And my favourite song of Season 5 League 1, submitted by @rusky.bsky.social , was “Keep Comin’ Up” by Diary. What I said at the time - “What a playlist opener! Catchy / groovy as fuck!” Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/0mql48...

Keep Comin' Up

Diary · Keep Comin' Up · Song · 2026

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In second place, submitted by @mikaelqbt.bsky.social , was “Junior Year” by Slow Fiction. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/2qLdKd...

junior year

Slow Fiction · junior year · Song · 2026

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In 3rd place, submitted by @markgurwell.bsky.social , was “All We Need Is Now” by Las Robertas. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/1mKmiF...

All we need is now

Las Robertas · All we need is now · Song · 2026

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Season 6 of the #EIO40MusicLeague organised by @indieover40.bsky.social is under way. Before the Round 1 results drop this weekend, here are the top 3 songs I discovered in League 1 in Season 5…

For your Friday/ weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social @hugan.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · last mo.

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... In this latest episode of Indiescovery, Rob O'Cop showcases lots of lovely new indie and alternative music, including albums of the month from Slow Fiction (pictured), Squirrel Flower and James Ellis Ford

Happy weekend! New (old) Indiescovery! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social @hugan.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 2mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Welcome to a special Indiescovery show, where Rob O'Cop celebrates the 20th birthday of a bunch of top indie and alternative tracks. Includes albums from Silversun Pickups, Howling Bells, The High Violets, The Knife and (unashamedly!) Lily Allen.

Tune in to new Indiescovery and start the weekend early! 🎉 @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 3mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... In this new Indiescovery show, dreamy indie pop from Wishy and Slow Fiction..psych rock from Hook-Ups and Psychedelic Porn Crumpets... electronica from ACTORS and Lone Bison...and featured albums of the month from Sailor Honeymoon (pictured) and Brokenchord. Enjoy!

Cool down with some new Indiescovery! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 3mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Loads of goodies in this new Indiescovery show, including some big names like Jack White, Ty Segall, Yard Act...some you probably haven't heard of before like Brennan Wedl, Girl As Wave, Mumble Tide... and an excellent album of the month from Spacemoth (pictured).

Indiescovery nostalgia-fest! Prepare to feel old! 😀 @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 4mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... In this Indiescovery 1996 Special, a bunch of top tracks celebrating their 30th birthdays, from Swervedriver, Screaming Trees, Stereolab, Super Furry Animals, Spacehog, Shed Seven, Sneaker Pimps, and various other acts which don't begin with S! Prepare to feel old!😀

New Indiescovery for your weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 4mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Another 2 hours of the finest new discoveries in indie and alternative music. Includes dream pop from Hazy Waters & Far Caspian…indie pop from Girli, Girl Group & Girl Puppy (yeah, right!)...and albums/ EPs of the month from Brightmoon (pic) & Spacemoth.

When does inspiration become plagiarism? Should provoke some good debate! 😀 @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 5mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... In this special Indiescovery show, Rob O'Cop explores some famous cases of plagiarism in the indie music world (we all know Elastica were guilty! What about Radiohead? Oasis? The Verve?) Plus a bunch of recent bands inspired by Stereolab, Lush, The Sundays, MBV, etc

For your bank holiday weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 6mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Rob O'Cop presents a mix of brand new indie and alternative tracks, covering electronica, indie pop, post-punk, and a smidgeon of dream-pop and shoegaze. Including three albums of the month - all debuts - from TOMORA (pictured), TV Star and Eaves Wilder.

In 2026 I’ve kept things pretty local gig wise.Highlights have been the wonderful Bleach Teeth, the brilliant Brian & The Onions and then last night the fabulous Ellur.So lucky to be able to see such great artists in Hertford.Now to get all nostalgic after 35 years - next up, Chapterhouse in London…

Big congrats to Coventry and especially @kedwondo.bsky.social who I feel I’ve known as long as Keith Houchen’s header at Wembley but really it’s only been a few years. Great to have you back in the Premier League 👏

So Brand New Legs, who have been one of my fave bands since I saw them at the Deaf Institute a few years back, are calling it a day. They’ll be sorely missed. Here’s their final single, please have a listen and give them the love they deserve - open.spotify.com/track/4Qibyv...

insane and in love

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New Indiescovery for your Easter weekend listening pleasure! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 6mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Rob O'Cop shares the usual couple of hours of the finest new indie and alternative music, including albums of the month from Special Friend, ford., Dream Nails and Vero (pictured).

Indiescovery 1986 Special! Suitable for us old fogeys in the EIO40 club! :) @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 7mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... It’s an Indiescovery 1986 Special! Rob O'Cop winds the clock back 40 years - includes Shop Assistants, Spaceman 3, Siouxsie…of course, The Smiths… and some bands who are still going strong 40 years later, like The Wedding Present and Half Man Half Biscuit.

New Indiescovery for your listening pleasure @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 7mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Rob O'Cop is back with another one of those block rockin'… Indiescoveries! 2 hours of the finest new indie and alternative releases, including albums of the month from STONE (pictured), Lala Lala and Remember Sports.

Full results of the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 Super Cup: 1st @markgurwell.bsky.social 21 points 2nd @toadsy.bsky.social 18 points 3rd @carolinebinnie.bsky.social 17 points 4th= @mikaelqbt.bsky.social @duddy17.bsky.social 12 points each 6th @brinyhoof.bsky.social 10 points See you all next season!

The results of the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 Super Cup are in! Congratulations @markgurwell.bsky.social - a Super Cup victory to go with his League 1 title. Odds on for the treble next season? The winning song was “Tune In” by Avee Mana. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/5zDtix...

Tune In

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New music for your weekend! @indieover40.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @spanky808.bsky.social @clivestringer.bsky.social @fcgordeaux.bsky.social @stillhonest.bsky.social @dermotg.bsky.social @hertfordsoul.bsky.social @1imaginaryboy.bsky.social

Rob O’Cop@rob-o-cop.bsky.social · 8mo ago

www.mixcloud.com/thesoundFM/i... Indiescovery #115 includes indie pop from Annabelle Chairlegs and Girl Group...shoegazery from Cigarettes for Breakfast and Mount Mural...electronica from Voka Gentle and ACTORS. And featured album of the month comes from Softcult (pictured).

2/2 League 3 winner: @carolinebinnie.bsky.social League 4 winner: @duddy17.bsky.social League 5 winner: @brinyhoof.bsky.social Invites will be in your Music League app on Sunday 22nd February. #EIO40MusicLeagueSuperCup

Now the #EIO40MusicLeague season 4 cup is done it’s time to move onto the season 4 Super Cup which will launch next weekend. The 6 qualifiers are: Cup winner: @toadsy.bsky.social League 1 winner: @markgurwell.bsky.social League 2 winner: @mikaelqbt.bsky.social 1/2

The full results of the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 cup final: 1st @toadsy.bsky.social 21 points 2nd @agarr45.bsky.social 18 points 3rd @peterlatimer6.bsky.social 15 points 4th @geebeeman.bsky.social 14 points 5th= @markgurwell.bsky.social @chriswatt100.bsky.social 11 points each

The results of the #EIO40MusicLeague Season 4 cup final are in! Congratulations @toadsy.bsky.social - a cup win to go with his League 5 promotion. League 4 better watch out next season… The winning song was “It Fades” by Offtask. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/7KDyWQ...

It Fades

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4th placed player in League 1 in Season 4 @agarr45.bsky.social is hoping to take this consistency to the final & @toadsy.bsky.social hopes to add the cup to his Season 4 League 5 promotion honours.Fan favourite/League bookie @peterlatimer6.bsky.social will give all a run for their money. #Latbrokes

The Season 3 cup winner @chriswatt100.bsky.social is aiming to retain his title and @markgurwell.bsky.social is aiming for a League 1 & Cup double. @geebeeman.bsky.social came 3rd in the Season 2 cup so will be hoping to do even better this time.

I am pleased to announce the finalists of the #EIO40MusicLeagueCup Season 4… @chriswatt100.bsky.social @markgurwell.bsky.social @toadsy.bsky.social @geebeeman.bsky.social @peterlatimer6.bsky.social @agarr45.bsky.social A bit more info about the finalists…

And my favourite song of Season 4, chosen by @spanky808.bsky.social , was “Talkback” by Robber Robber. What I said at the time - “Possibly the best song I’ve heard this season, looking forward to checking out more of their stuff”. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/7wH4mf...

Talkback

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In 2nd place, and chosen by @rusky.bsky.social - “Avalanche” by Snocaps. What I said at the time - “Just fabulous. Perfect in fact. I can’t say more than that”. Listen here - open.spotify.com/track/335Rcp...

Avalanche

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