Pop In The Real World
@popintherealworld.bsky.social
Music blog covering album reviews new, newish and even old. Also available as a show on Mixcloud!
🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/dancing-in-the-city-as-the-rains-come-down-again/ Perhaps not a cluster of artists with the greatest name recognition but, maybe, that's our fault, not theirs. Thanks Pomplamoose, John Maus, Daniel Ogren, Steve White Trio, Matt C. Whitaker and @pictishtrail.bsky.social.
Dancing In The City As The Rains Descend Again :: Pop In The Real World
Daniel Ogren, John Maus, Matthew C. Whitaker, Pictish Trail, Pomplamousse, Steve White Trio
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/unsung-songs-for-lovers-unknown/ There are excellent albums in this blog & the album covers are pretty damn fine too! Thanks to:@durutticolumn.bsky.social @theloftuk.bsky.social @stevequeralt.bsky.social Mull Historical Society, Girls of the Internet & The Autumn Defense
Unsung Songs for Lovers Unknown :: Pop In The Real World
The Autumn Defense, The Durutti Column, Girls of the Internet, The Loft, Mull Historical Society, Steve Querault
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/the-wishful-thinkers-and-the-know-it-all-cynics/ This week's blog highlights the immense breadth of pop today. That's no thanks to me, but much gratitude to Pôt-Pot, Automatic, @somehappything.bsky.social, Optic Sink, The Perfect English Weather and Loris,S.Sarid.
The Wishful Thinkers and the Know It All Cynics :: Pop In The Real World
Automatic, Billy Reeves, Club Magic, The Happy Somethings, Josh Rouse, Keane, Loris.S.Sarid, Optic Sink, The Perfect English Weather, Pôt-Pot, The Room
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mixcloud.com/Chris2023/uncovered-9-pop-in-the-real-world/ This show looks at story telling and more. Thanks to The Delines @haircut100.bsky.social @bellx1.bsky.social David Boulter @marktranmer.bsky.social My Raining Stars @dotdashdc.bsky.social @royelotis.bsky.social and everyone else on the show.
Uncovered 9 : Pop In The Real World by Chris2023
I'm excited about Uncovered 9. It has a theme of storytelling set to music thanks to Willy Vlautin's work with The Delines and Kevin Rowlands autobiographical single with Dexy's Midnight Runners. We ...
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/surfing-a-wave-of-molten-raspberry-ripple/ New to me. New to you. Fresh ears for the bands. Everyone is happy. Thanks to Trashcan Sinatras, Amelia Coburn, HAAi, Family Stereo, Momo, Castlebeat and NYX.
Surfing A Wave of Molten Raspberry Ripple :: Pop In The Real World
Amelia Coburn, Castlebeat, Family Stereo, HAAi, Momo, NYX, Trashcan Sinatras
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/the-excitement-of-imminent-rain/ Cutting to the chase, thanks to Deb Talen, Steve Tannen, Nicholas Krgovich, The Hope Singers, Temples, Kathryn Williams, Royal Ottoway (on @wallytbm.bsky.social ) Tomora and @lovejoyofficial.bsky.social for all the great music.
The Excitement of Imminent Rain In A Hot Scary Summer :: Pop In The Real World
Deb Talan, Hope Singers, Kathryn Williams, Lovejoy, Nicholas Krgovic, Royal Ottawa. Steve Tannen, Temples, TOMORA
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/taking-selfies-not-pictures-of-you/ The football may be over but fill the gap with treats from the gorgeous @digitonal.bsky.social, the intense @loneydear.bsky.social, the rewarding GUM, the eternal Rolling Stones and the Summer indie of The Davenports. Cheers!
Taking Selfies, Not Pictures Of You :: Pop In The Real World
It seems football's not coming home after all. While it's delayed in the departure lounge, try these five albums to lessen the pain.
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popintherealworld.co.uk/l/scratched-hearts-and-scuffed-souls/ It's one of those weeks where you wonder how it got so busy. @mikeparadinas.bsky.social @davidboulter.bsky.social @royelotis.bsky.social E.R. Jurken, MyRaining Stars And @josegonzalezmusic.bsky.social were on hand to bring some calm.
Scratched Hearts and Scuffed Souls :: Pop In The Real World
Music to stop your brain from melting, your soul from catching fire and your hearts from burning like the fires of Hades
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mixcloud.com/Chris2023/uncovered-7-pop-in-the-real-world/ New on Mixcloud, some interactive World Cup magic and some sounds of Summer from @heavenlyamelia.bsky.social @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social Andrew Wasylyk, Beth Orton @tindersticks.bsky.social and much more.
Uncovered 7 : Pop In The Real World
We're bringing pop home this week and celebrating summer sounds while we're at it. There's the occasional cloud, but the main vibe is upbeat. We'll jangle our way to the beach with some 90s legends a...
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popintherealworld.co.uk/l/definitely-not-twitching-dancing-to-the-music-in-my-head/ Knock out music from around the world. Pop fever is in the air. Thanks to: GNAC @eobofficial.bsky.social Rose City Band, Bedouine @haircut100.bsky.social Alex Kozobolis and The Delines.
Definitely Not Twitching But Dancing To The Music In My Head :: Pop In The Real World
Great music for wherever you are in the world, and whoever you're cheering for in the World Cup
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/the-quest-for-a-blaze-of-glory-in-the-middle-of-the-night/ It's been a busy & enjoyable music week thanks to : Weval, Cecilie Strange, Kit Sebastian, Domenique Dumont, Radhika @paulmccartney342.bsky.social @bellx1.bsky.social @bmxbanditsduglas.bsky.social and more.
The Quest For A Blaze of Glory In The Middle of the Night :: Pop In The Real World
As England, Scotland and an unfeasibly large contingent of other countries kick off their campaign to bring football home, the international flavour of this week's reviews feels appropriate.
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🎧 www.popintherealworld.co.uk/l/the-art-an... Starting as a review of A Tribute To The Times & Edward Ball' became an opinion about compilations. Oops. Thanks to @wallytbm.bsky.social Ed Ball, @cherryredrecords.bsky.social @uncutmagazine.bsky.social @mojomagazine.bsky.social and many more.
The Art and Heart of the Compilation :: Pop In The Real World
I Helped Edward Ball Escape – A Tribute To The Times & Edward Ball : Various
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/the-highs-and-lows-of-weather-forecasting/ Five completely different genres. Electronic dance from Daphni, Americana from The Milk Carton Kids, Pub Rock from Jim Allen, soulful jazz funk from Parlor Greens and stylish French electronica from Bernard Grancher. Enjoy!
The Highs and Lows of Weather Forecasting :: Pop In The Real World
Five albums and potentially five different audiences. Which one are you in?
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/zakalong-trews-and-the-jumps-for-joy/ Get stuck in to reviews ranging from pure pop to pop for the world's end. Hail The Dreaming Spires, Janne Schra, Tracy Bryant, Joe Jackson, Sam Akpro & not forgetting Haakon Ellingsen, Arborist @durutticolumn.bsky.social & Bodega.
Zakalong Trews And The Jumps For Joy :: Pop In The Real World
Start light. Go dark. Dig Deeper. Whether you're a fan of hummable pop or dystopian ditties, you'll find something for you among these records.
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/a-smile-to-break-a-young-mans-heart/ Short but sweet this week. Five gems from these diamonds. Thanks to The Rallies Bangs and Talbot, Taz Modi @mitskileakss.bsky.social and Danny George Wilson
A Smile To Break A Young Man's Heart :: Pop In The Real World
Time to remember the joys of youth, manage the stresses of middle age and accept the importance of remaining true to yourself. These records will help:
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/strange-beasts-bitter-tastes-and-welcome-respites/ From harrowing to uplifting & from chaos to calm, there's a broad spectrum to choose from this week. Featuring: Lily Allen, Space Blanket, Waz-U, @rosiecarney.bsky.social, Elliott Jack Sansom & @lesuperhomard.bsky.social
Strange Beasts, Bitter Tastes and Welcome Respites :: Pop In The Real World
From harrowing to uplifting and from chaos to calm, there's a broad spectrum to choose from this week. Featuring:
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🎧 mixcloud.com/Chris2023/uncovered-5-pop-in-the-real-world/ We have a new show out and it's a good 'un thanks to Maud Anyways, TheMolotovs @rivalconsoles.bsky.social @thepopguns.bsky.social Soft Cotton County @sallyshapiro.bsky.social @gruffrhys.bsky.social Dualist Inquiry, Geese and a few more!
Uncovered 5 Pop In The Real World
On this show we give you reminders of 70s TV and punk rock. We reminisce over Britpop. We travel the world to France, Wales and the foot of Afrikka. We explore the avant garde and tempt you with some ...
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/here-be-dragons-and-demons/ Emotion & poetry to the fore this week. Thanks Lyr, Courtney Barnett, My New Band Believe, Angelo de Augustine Raica & Trampolene. And for new singles, thanks to The Greenberry Woods, Aleaxxandre, Infinity Song, & Sea of Days with Maud Anyways.
Here Be Dragons and Demons :: Pop In The Real World
There's quite a bit of grief to process in this edition. Add to that a few examples of poetry in song and a band that smash through the rules and boundaries of traditional pop and you're in for a star...
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/music-for-lovers-not-haters/ Mellow choices this week, but also moving and uplifting too. Thanks Alexis Taylor, Beverly Glenn-Copeland, Mecanica Clasica. The Solid Doctor and Cult With No Name Also, EPs and singles from Nils Frahm @marktranmer.bsky.social & Doublespeak.
Music For Lovers, Not Haters :: Pop In The Real World
The music is this week's blog is soothing, not jagged; uplifting not downbeat; melodic not harsh; a respite not a challenge.
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/calling-out-to-call-it-in/ Another bumper and excellent week thanks to : Photay, Tom Smith, Jenny Hval, Red Rum Club, Heavenly, Diane Birch, U2 Andrew Wasylyk @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social Hannah Peel, Beibei Wang & Mull Historical Society. Three of these are 5* albums.
Calling Out To Call It In :: Pop In The Real World
The music is this week's blog is a heady rush that takes you from the depths of damaged introspection to the glorious heights of enduring ecstatic pop. Fasten your seat belts, here we go.
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🎧 mixcloud.com/Chris2023/pop-in-the-real-world-uncovered-4/ That's the link to our latest show featuring the glorious sounds of albums released 10,20,30,40,50 & 60 years ago and the likes of @shapeslikepeople.bsky.social Maud Anyways The Bluebells Boo Boos Mostar Diving Club & many more, old & new.
Pop In The Real World Uncovered 4
It's our Anniversaries show, featuring albums from 10. 20. 30. 40. 50 and 60 years ago. It will bring back good memories and help you to feel old. Elsewhere we have some dodgy links and dodgier language, pristine past pop and and present pop pearls to savour. Settle down with a ton of chocolate. Pop In The Real World - guaranteed to melt away all the calories you can consume. (in 9/10 cases!)
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/skalazoo-magic/ 'Skalazoo' - a made up word to use when you're feeling down and need something to cheer you up or give you empathy. These acts have it. Thanks to Arp, Captain Wilberforce, Stella Donnelly, Bibi Club, Music City and The Corner Laughers.
Skalazoo Magic :: Pop In The Real World
Happy Easter. You'll find these artists the perfect accompaniment to regretting the unfeasible qualtities of chocolate you've consumed over the Easter weekend
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/music-for-the-shouters-the-doubters-and-the-whats-it-all-abouters/ Excellent tunes for a busy week. With no further ado, thanks go to The Real Tuesday Weld, Fergus McCreadie, Etella, Lande Hekt, Fischer-Z, Sour Ops, Paul McCartney, Jim Noir and The Midnight Aisle.
Music For The Shouters, The Doubters And The What's It All Abouters :: Pop In The Real World
We're back to full strength this week, with a selection of great albums that fall firmly in the category marked 'Great Listening', irrespective of genre :
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/window-shopping-for-pure-gold/ Just five reviews this week. All good and covering the full gamut of emotions to euphoria. Thank you Sydney Minsky Sergeant, Sophie Jamieson, Lavinia Blackwall, Go Kurosawa and Amanda Bergman
Window Shopping For Pure Gold :: Pop In The Real World
It's a condensed set of reviews this week, and it covers the downbeat to the upbeat with nothing inbetween. Raise a glass to :
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/songs-for-the-dreamers-and-the-oversleepers/ Time to relax with some dream laced tunes (and resurrected Britpop punk and cutting edge rock!) Tanks to Tyler Ballgame The Molotovs, Foxwarren, The Apartments, James K, Vanbur, The Fieldmice and Warchild Music
Songs For The Dreamers And The Oversleepers :: Pop In The Real World
Spring is here. And so are these beauties.
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/time-for-the-dawn-chorus-and-the-dawn-verses/ Delighted to share the excellent sounds from these wonderful artists: E-Grand, @sallyshapiro.bsky.social Gulp, Idlewild @idlewildband @squeezeofficial.com and @thesuncharms.bsky.social Trashcan Sinatras and HaakonEllingsen.
Time For The Dawn Chorus (And The Dawn Verses) :: Pop In The Real World
Spring is here. And so are these beauties.
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/crumbs-biscuits-are-my-weakness/ Dreamy soundscapes, some finest female artists we have & two of the best albums I've heard in a long while. Thanks Nora Joy, Chloe Foy. The Mostar Diving Club @chloefoymusic @nrv-nerve.bsky.social & Droning Cats, Toada & Geese. .
Crumbs! Biscuits Are My Weakness! :: Pop In The Real World
Here you find quiet and loud, young and old, future and renewed friendships. Enjoy.
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/playing-it-forward-singing-it-back/ Take it easy with this week's selections, thanks to Alpaca Sports, The Painting, Maud Anyways, Hania Rani The Man From Delmonte Carwyn Ellis & Rio 18, Patrick Watson, China Crisis and Joe Jackson. .
Playing It Forward, Singing It Back :: Pop In The Real World
Give a warm welcome and make some noise for these girls and boys.
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🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/making-teardrops-making-smiles-making-memories/ Featuring Kelly Moran, The Boo Boos, Lowenzahhonig, Sloan, Admiral Fallow @bigthiefmusic.bsky.social Mammal Hands @andrewbirdmusic.bsky.social @itspetergabriel.bsky.social and Andrew Wasylyk. Thank you all.
Making Teardrops, Making Smiles, Making Memories :: Pop In The Real World
Ready to tickle and massage your eardrums, here's this weeks acts.
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🎧 mixcloud.com/Chris2023/pop-in-the-real-world-uncovered-2/ In this show we have a perfect blend of memories & future favourites. Thanks @ginnels.bsky.social KEL0RA Gwenno, Nerina Pallot Rialto @skeleten.bsky.social Pelle Carlberg, B-Movie, Tracey Thorn, Math and Physics Club & more. Help yourself!
Pop In The Real World Uncovered 2
In our latest Uncovered show, we could have allowed Nick Lowe to name it/ He'd have chosen the American title of his debut album, - 'Pure Pop For Now People'. Probably. This is a show that bids farew...
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