Not normally one for nostalgia but I'm very much here for Hope Of The States and My Latest Novel announcing live dates for next year

Today is the first day since 11th June that there are no World Cup games on. What will you do? Me:

Back home after three days away and I can't cope with all the missing scores I've got to fill in on my World Cup wallchart

We are now three quarters the way to our target of 1,000! We are *sure* there must be another 250 people in Sheffield who could sign up. Is it you? Or someone you know? You have just six more days to sign up to The Tribune for free using the link below. www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/help-make-sh...

Sheffield Tribune@sheffieldtribune.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Wow. 3 weeks. 750 new members. Which is exciting. And, if we’re completely honest, slightly nerve wracking. It means we’re close. But not quite there yet.

"Hmm tastes suspiciously like Lukas and Day Maker". "They've rebadged it you fool"

I am beyond delighted to tell you that my brand new album ‘This Could be Us, You, Or Anybody Else’ is out on 10 April 2026 on @chemunderground.bsky.social, and that you can pre-order it NOW, on this first #BandcampFriday of the year: brokenchanter.bandcamp.com/album/this-c...

In Sheffield at S1 4RH in a former light engineering works there's the best late afternoon, early evening, up all night, chilled industrial chic, bar venue. You can see indiepop champions Heavenly play there in March if you get your ticket soon... www.skiddle.com/whats-on/She...

I'll tell you what, four band emo bills on a Sunday night are punctual af

An evening watching Clubland TV has revealed that I still know all the words to It Takes Two by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock and that I'd completely forgotten about Numero Uno by Starlight. Who needs MTV's music channels when I have D-Mob, Candy Flip and Coldcut on tap

Genuine first thought here was “oh god, what’s Avril Lavigne done now?”

That Women's League Cup draw done by GK Barry and Ella Rutherford isn't looking quite so bad now is it

Sorry, you're gonna have to narrow it down a bit

Didn’t get chance to properly post yesterday, as a bit full on, but I have written a book. On the history of music in Sheffield. Out in May via the excellent @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social. Pre-order available now and full PR spiel here. Thanks for the love so far www.thebookseller.com/rights/white...

White Rabbit signs 'definitive, immersive' history of Sheffield's music scene in four-way auction

White Rabbit has acquired music and culture writer Daniel Dylan Wray’s Groovy, Laidback and Nasty, a history of Sheffield music told through the city’s independent artists, scenes and spirit.

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This is guaranteed to be amazing

White Rabbit Books@whiterabbitbks.bsky.social · 11mo ago

This - finally - is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves. GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit. Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...

Who do I need to speak to to get The Rat added to the @endoftheroadfestival.com karaoke song list this year?

They say you shouldn't wish bad things to happen to awful people but recently I've lost two friends and my dad and Nigel fucking Farage is still alive spouting division and hatred and I will never stop lamenting the fact that the cunt didn't die in that plane crash

What an amazing evening! Thanks so much to Big Other, Precious Metals and @fortitudevalley.bsky.social for playing, Sidney and Matilda for having us and the hordes of people who came out on a rainy Sunday night for live music!

⚠️Very, very low ticket warning⚠️ As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.

Macho Music is Stupid@machomusicisstupid.co.uk · last yr.

Just one week until @fortitudevalley.bsky.social roll into Sheffield at Sidney & Matilda. With Precious Metals and Big Other ably backing up proceedings on the night, this is one not to be missed. Remaining tickets available here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield

Just one week until @fortitudevalley.bsky.social roll into Sheffield at Sidney & Matilda. With Precious Metals and Big Other ably backing up proceedings on the night, this is one not to be missed. Remaining tickets available here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield

Not enough bands erect a tent mid-set and encourage everyone to get in it, while performing in front of an inflatable castle on stage

They said I'd never make it as a professional photographer. Well look at me now

nawwww, cuuuute! 😍😍😻 Now that we have your attention, please join the BRAND NEW MMIS MAILING LIST and never miss another popshow update from us: www.machomusicisstupid.co.uk/join-our-mai... It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do Don't make the kittys [sic] sad

a group of kittens are sitting next to each other and looking up at the sky .

ALT: a group of kittens are sitting next to each other and looking up at the sky .

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Another one for my collection 'Terrible artwork in Airbnb bathrooms'

It's official, we're putting on a 'cool band'*. Come and see @fortitudevalley.bsky.social in Sheffield, at Sidney & Matilda on Sept 14th. Tickets available from numerous outlets. This will take you right to said outlets--> linktr.ee/mmissheffield * all the bands we put on are actually verified cool

Bandcamp@bandcamp.com · last yr.

This week's Cool Band Alert spotlights UK guitar-pop band Fortitude Valley; they specialize in summery melodies and sparkly guitar lines straight out of the "Josie and the Pussycats" soundtrack. Check it out on Substack.

There's an old couple playing Yahtzee on the train with really noisy dice and I'm looking back fondly on all those times there's been someone playing shit music without headphones

Not even exaggerating when I say I think you'll struggle to find a better lineup in Sheffield this year. Get some tickets here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield

Macho Music is Stupid@machomusicisstupid.co.uk · last yr.

We are SUPER EXCITES to add BIG OTHER to the line-up for our next show with @fortitudevalley.bsky.social 💖 Inspired by Sonic Youth, Pixies and Veruca Salt, they've been described as "screeching and sprawling" and "a gripping wall of sound". Remember Laurie Hulme from Songs For Walter? It's him! 💖

Billy Idol was wearing a Billy Idol t-shirt. He took it off, throw it into the crowd, left the stage and emerged in a full length shiny leather jacket and did White Wedding. If that's not the perfect warm up for Kraftwerk I don't know what is

Currently watching the. Happy Mondays. There is only one person here who doesn't know the words to Step On. Unfortunately that person is Shaun Ryder

I am in London, otherwise I'd be at this. But you should go, if you're in the vicinity

Chris Mabbs@chrismabbs.bsky.social · last yr.

Today! Indiepop! Sheffield! Pub! www.skiddle.com/whats-on/She...

🚨 Next MMIS show: guaranteed to improve your life We're bringing @fortitudevalley.bsky.social to town - the DIY/indiepop supergroup who offer up irresistible tunes packed with hooks and hope 💖💖💖 📆 Sunday 14 September 📌 Sidney & Matilda 🎸 support from Precious Metals +1tbc 🎫 linktr.ee/mmissheffield