You can tell by the way I use my walk, I'm a woman's man, no time to talk

If you haven't heard Goodbye Wudaokou (@XuMaTe ) yet, listen to them now. They've taken the fuzzy, jagged, alternative sound of the 90s and mixed in some of the sweetest honeycomb melodies you’ll hear anywhere. Here's 'Glimmers' https://t.co/eFXkoWKtwD

https://t.co/2CThHLFVfu There are good music weeks and great music weeks. This was a great week, thanks to Martha Rose, Goodbye Wudaokou (@XuMaTe) Obi, Geologist / DS (on @dragcityrecords ) Andy Bell @WarehamDean and the sweetest of farewells from Saint Etienne (@bobpetesarah)

We’re excited to announce two headline shows: 🎶 London – Islington Assembly Hall | Saturday 25th April 🎶 Manchester – Academy | Saturday 2nd May Pre-sale opens 10am, Wednesday 3rd September – sign up here: https://t.co/hQFILXHNh4 General sale from 10am, Friday 5th September.

Goodbye Wudaokou return with Anything Of Us, a lo-fi indie and dream pop delight, following 2024’s debut Mirror Skies @iainkey reviews @XuMaTe @Johnrobb77 @NigelCarrUK @wayneacarey1970 @subjangle https://t.co/UE67FAi280

Out today on our @Subjangle label... "Anything of Us" by Goodbye Wudaokou (@xumate) Grab your ltd edition Digipak CD, using discount code 'good15' before 28 Aug to claim a 15% discount !!! https://t.co/TiHoDXofqO

Out today "Anything of Us" by Goodbye Wudaokou (@xumate) Grab your ltd edition Digipak CD, using discount code 'good15' before 28 Aug to claim a 15% discount !!! https://t.co/UvziFUQ0uo

Hi all, you can now exclusively listen to my new single, Always Looking Backwards, on Triste Indie Sunset, and checkout my Triste mixtape, including Humdrum, Yo La Tengo, Nada Surf, Hood, The Rosslyns and more - many thanks to Francesco and Triste. https://t.co/R9ytbOX3pu

Canny imagine how Luke Littler’s parents feel. The pride of seeing your 17 year old son become world champion. I nearly burst out crying when my 17 year old emptied the fuckin dishwasher without being asked.

What a year to spend with you @thuslovemusic @capturedtracks

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Absolutely surreal . Thank you Thank you Thank you

Thrilled to crown @thuslovemusic's ‘All Pleasure’ our Album of the Month having followed the band’s journey since they featured as part of our On The Rise campaign in 2022. We’re big fans. Here’s to their ever-expanding found community. https://t.co/3l5g5c43l5

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Headline writers not messing about

Two of the most qualified women in the country ran for president against an unqualified, racist game show host who had a history of committing fraud and sexual abuse. And the country was basically split 50-50. That should tell us some things.

Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.

And that's why he remains banned from Longleat Safari Park.

I’m delighted to say my debut Irkya EP will be out next week via the wonderful @WormholeWorld FFO murky undulating synths, buried melodies, ambience and touches of post-rock guitar. Watch this space.

Mr Royal Mail just turned up with my Rough Trade special edition vinyl. Bless you Mr Royal Mail. The Pleasure is now literally All mine. This'll hit the deck later @thuslovemusic @capturedtracks @RoughTrade

The wonderful @thuslovemusic release their brand new album ‘All Pleasure’ on Friday. The band met us at Rough Trade West to film an episode of Shoplifting, coming soon to a screen near you 🎬 Pre-order ‘All Pleasure’ on Rough Trade Exclusive vinyl via @capturedtracks.