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A New Year: The MOnday (5.1.26)
January hits different - let's keep the good vibes going
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Christmas every day...
Really, would that be a good thing? Musicians answer this and other vital questions
Dec 22, 2025
Songs of the year: The Music Observer 10
My 10 top tracks of 2025
Dec 19, 2025
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After the blood moon: The MOnday 08.09.25
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Monday we're in love, too: The MOnday 15.09.25
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This is what a small, brilliant music festival looks like
Oct 23, 2025
Albums I should have listened to by now: Surfer Rosa
Apr 23, 2025
6 essential music festivals
Feb 16, 2025
May I present, music: The MOnday 17.11.25
Nov 17, 2025
Albums of the year: The Music Observer 10
It's time! Here are my top albums of 2025.
Dec 15, 2025
EPs of the year: The Music Observer 10
The best EPs of 2025
Dec 10, 2025
Is this the very best Gracie Abrams song?
Cedar is exquisitely simple
Dec 4, 2025
This is not an ordinary MOnday (1.12.25)
December = lots of planning
Dec 1, 2025
Super Champ [Interview]
Five best mates, a strange and wonderful town, and the inevitably of band life
Nov 28, 2025
No obligation: The MOnday 24.11.25
Brand new music from Amble, Art School Girlfriend, CAPPO, Cliffords, Medium Build and Melanie Baker
Nov 24, 2025
Eight exciting artists revisited
How did my predictions work out?
Nov 22, 2025
May I present, music: The MOnday 17.11.25
A choice selection of gems from Ava Franks, Kelsey & The Embers, Mothica and Ski Team, plus mercury's new video
Nov 17, 2025
Roller Disco Death Party: Electronic chaos and live energy
An exclusive interview with the electro-duo
Nov 14, 2025
Music heard, and observed - on Substack
Music heard, and observed - on Substack
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