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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!

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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 6d ago

🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/if-the-cap-fits-wear-it-unless-its-not-yours-in-which-case-its-theft/ Country music, electronic ambience, classic pop and alternative spellings. Many thanks to This Is Lorelei, Formal Sppeedwear, Kirk Barley, Dead Dads Club, Lambchop and Dexys Midnight Runners.

If The Cap Fits, Wear It. (Unless It's Not Yours, In Which Case It's Theft!) :: Pop In The Real World

Dead Dads Club, Dexys Midnight Runners, Formal Sppeedwear, Kirk Barley, Lambchop, This Band Is Lorelei

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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · last wk.

🎧 mixcloud.com/Chris2023/uncovered-12-pop-in-the-real-world/ Some punk bands, great pop & a bit of French post-structuralism .@theloftuk.bsky.social @joshuaidehen.bsky.social Chloe Foy Fischer Z Melanie Pain @pictishtrail.bsky.social & more. You could ask for more but that ought to be enough!

Uncovered 12 : Pop In The Real World by Chris2023

This show is so good, it starts with its own, drum roll. We have a few punk bands, not always playing punk songs. We travel to the ends of the earth, well New Zealand, France, and Eigg in the Scottish...

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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 2w ago

🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/the-87-shopping-days-until-christmas-pop-in-the-real-world-special/ What's up Bluesky? Great music from Railcard, @stereolabgroop.bsky.social Urlaub In Polen, Rosa Walton Billy Reeves @olafurarnalds.bsky.social & Bonobo is what's up, Bluesky. Go and hear for yourself!

The Pop In The Real World '87 Shopping Days Until Christmas' Holiday Special :: Pop In The Real World

Billy Reeves, Bonobo, Railcard, Rosa Walton, SAGES, Stereolab. Urlaub In Polen.

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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 3w ago

🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/not-the-centre-of-the-circle-but-the-middle-of-the-edge/ This week we're letting the music, not the name, do the talking. Thanks to Folk Bitch Trio, (on @jagjaguwar.bsky.social records) Shame,The Chop, Dorea, Okonski (on @coleminerecords.bsky.social ) & Wendy Eisenberg.

Not the Centre of the Circle, But the Middle of the Edge :: Pop In The Real World

The Chop, Dorea, Folk Bitch Trio, Okonski, Shame, Wendy Eisenberg

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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 4w ago

popintherealworld.co.uk/l/the-warm-scent-of-gorse-and-the-sting-of-the-rose/ It's been a really good musical catch up this week thanks to these guys: Fischer Z @joshuaidehen.bsky.social, Infinity Song, The Mistys, Griff Lynch, Ada Lea and some new singles , including one from Hardwicke Circus.

The Soft Scent of Gorse and the Sting of the Rose :: Pop In The Real World

Ada Lea, Angus and Julia Stone, Everyone Says Hi, Fischer Z, Fontaines DC, Griff Lynch, Hardwick Circus, Infinity Song, Joshua Idehen, Kammahav, The Mistys, The Molotovs, Weezer

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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · last mo.

🎧 popintherealworld.co.uk/l/paperback-raita-and-rubber-sole/ Lots of great music this week, all better than the pun in the blog's title. Thanks to @jamthrawn.bsky.social Hemlocke Springs, Melanie Pain, @sisterraydavies.bsky.social @hannahpeel.bsky.social Ex Ponto and The Convenience.

Paperback Raita and A Rubbery Sole :: Pop In The Real World

Butler, Blake and Grant, The Convenience, Ex Ponto, Hannah Peel and Beibei Wang, Hemlocke Springs, Melanie Pain, Sister Ray Davies

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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · last mo.

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🎧 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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Pop In The Real World@popintherealworld.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🎧 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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