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Pete@popfiction.biz

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Radio plugger for over 30 years working with lovely labels and clients, radio producers and presenters. Commercial director and contributing editor https://asbomagazine.com/

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BBC Radio Ulster - The Late Show with Mickey Bradley, Pretty Ordinary Daydream. Cry Away. Records from Honey I'm Home, Helen Love, Lovin' Spoonful, Flamin' Groovies and more.

Thanks @mickeyundertone.bsky.social for playing Sunday Mourners again last night. At least someone keeping the flame alive. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @bigpotatorecords.bsky.social

07.03.2026 11:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Death, Dance, and Deities: Bibi Club Returns with Amaro - ASBO Magazine W: Jack Knight I: Anna Arrobas Montreal avant-pop architects Bibi Club—the creative duo of Adèle Trottier-Rivard and Nicolas Basque—have returned with their third studio album, Amaro. Arriving alongsi...

A little musical cuisine for you.
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05.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FROM BULLIED TO BOLD: WHO SHOT SCOTT RECLAIMS HIS NARRATIVE WITH β€˜BAD GIRLS’ - ASBO Magazine W: Peter James May "Operating at the intersection of punk-fusion and alternative hip-hop, WHO SHOT SCOTT isn't just making musicβ€”he’s reclaiming his identity." New Zealand’s WHO SHOT SCOTT is doubling...

Arab rap from New Zealand. You are in the right place. asbomagazine.com/from-bullied...

04.03.2026 14:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Scarlet Fantastic Video - Without Summer
Scarlet Fantastic Video - Without Summer YouTube video by Scarlet Fantastic

Great new track out to radio and from the new album released next week. youtu.be/mknBGyoAQUc?...

04.03.2026 08:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
The State I'm In
The State I'm In YouTube video by Mackenzies - Topic

Showing the youngsters how to do it. Great track out to radio now. youtu.be/168CJCFQvBI?...

03.03.2026 12:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hutch: The Brutal Brilliance of β€˜Coasting’ - ASBO Magazine W: Peter James May I: Ted Clarke Hutch isn't just making noise; he’s making sense of the chaos. Fresh off the stage at London’s The Lower Third for BBC Introducing and featuring in the latest issue of...

Really good this. Featured in the upcoming issue of Asbo which will be in the shops in a few weeks. asbomagazine.com/hutch-the-br...

02.03.2026 17:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Stayed for a While (live at Fosskok)
Stayed for a While (live at Fosskok) YouTube video by SΕ«n Byrd

Beautiful soul music out to radio now by Sun Byrd. youtu.be/bvqNXUpNGxc?...

02.03.2026 17:19 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mutant-Disco Mavens Quad90 Drop β€˜Opaque’: A Brutalist-Funk Fever Dream - ASBO Magazine W: Peter James May Glaswegian duo Quad90 are officially back to reclaim the dancefloor. Following the breakout success of their self-titled debut albumβ€”which secured spots on six UK charts and became ...

So good. New Music from the duo this year too. asbomagazine.com/mutant-disco... @lnfg.bsky.social @creepingbent.bsky.social

02.03.2026 09:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Current issue of @asbo_magazine is available online if you were not lucky enough to pick up one in the shops or music venues.
www.instagram.com/reel/DVW0di4...

01.03.2026 22:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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CLASS OF 2026: Central St Martins MA : The New Vanguard Dismantling the Luxury Machine - ASBO Magazine W: William J Tell As the dust settles on London Fashion Week, the Central Saint Martins MA Graduate Fashion Show 2026 has once again solidified its reputation as the industry's premier pressure cooker...

At London Fashion Week. asbomagazine.com/class-of-202...

01.03.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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First play for 'Lick The Big Star' by Blood Wizard last night from @johnkennedydj.bsky.social @radiox.co.uk

01.03.2026 08:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Himmelskip - Carl B (Live in Amper Tone Studio)
Himmelskip - Carl B (Live in Amper Tone Studio) YouTube video by Himmelskip

To the radio today. Imagine Bon Iver soundtracking a Sergio Leone film. Album from Himmelskip is out now. youtu.be/dsJFCDaXnzY?...

27.02.2026 13:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Villains, Verve, and Vanishing Empires: Elgin and The Marbles Takedown β€˜Broken Britain’ - ASBO Magazine W: Peter James May Glasgow’s newest indie-folk storytellers, Elgin and The Marbles, are set to release their debut album, The Sun Never Sets, on 6th March 2026 via The LNFG Cartel. This 12-track semi-...

Debut album released next week by Elgin & The Marbles. It is great. @lnfg.bsky.social asbomagazine.com/villains-ver...

27.02.2026 10:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fur, Fuzz, and Freedom: Animaux Formidables Trade Primal Roars for Reflective Bite - ASBO Magazine "Don't let the title fool you; this isn't a nursery rhymeβ€”it’s a fuzzed-out manifesto for solitude." W: Peter James May Animaux Formidables don’t just play garage rock; they inhabit it. Since bursting...

We love this. A bear yesterday and now a cat and a dog. Have a feline you might like this too. Am here all week. asbomagazine.com/fur-fuzz-and...

26.02.2026 10:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Low Harness - Amber Room
Low Harness - Amber Room YouTube video by DX Satellite Rock

A great new and moody track by Low Harness is out to radio now. @krautpop.bsky.social youtu.be/7JiLFj8hcog?...

26.02.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chinese American Bear Serves Up New Album β€˜Dim Sum & Then Some’ and a Fantastical Stop-Motion Single - ASBO Magazine W: Peter James May I: Nicole Miller "It’s so fun, light, cool, and a little weird. It’s a song for everyone." β€” Bryce Barsten Seattle-based duo Chinese American Bearβ€”the creative partnership of Anne T...

The might just pours out of you.
asbomagazine.com/chinese-amer...

25.02.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
If Elvis Faked His Death
If Elvis Faked His Death YouTube video by Elgin & The Marbles - Topic

Could be a conspiracy? Ask Elgin & The Marbles on their new single out to the radio. youtu.be/NUf-Cb3TUko?... @lnfg.bsky.social

25.02.2026 10:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Join Hands is the kaleidoscopic debut from Brighton’s alt-rock outfit congratulations - ASBO Magazine W: Peter James May Join Hands is the kaleidoscopic debut from Brighton’s congratulations, a 10-track "clusterfuck" party record that treats alt-rock with complete irreverence. Distilling years of idea...

Debut album out now. Featured in the next printed issue of Asbo Magazine. asbomagazine.com/join-hands-i...

23.02.2026 12:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 6 Music - Chris Hawkins, Amy LamΓ© sits in New music and the biggest Friday bangers with Amy LamΓ©.

A hat-trick of plays from @amylame.bsky.social this week. Plays 'Grey Area' by Bellefolie on @bbc6music.bsky.social this morning. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

20.02.2026 10:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another play for Heart and Mouth this morning. @radiox.co.uk on board now thanks to @johnkennedydj.bsky.social

19.02.2026 09:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love Abba. Go to their Voyage show...time of yr life!!

18.02.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 6 Music - Chris Hawkins, Amy LamΓ© sits in Amy LamΓ© sits in with the early morning breakfast show.

100% success rate at @bbc6music.bsky.social for Quad90. 9th radio track 'Opaque' played by @amylame.bsky.social this morning. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... @lnfg.bsky.social @creepingbent.bsky.social @garycrowleyonair.bsky.social @johnkennedydj.bsky.social

18.02.2026 08:34 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Taken (Mono Master)
Taken (Mono Master) YouTube video by Francis Monkman - Topic

To be honest, the only piece of music you will ever need.

17.02.2026 16:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 6 Music - Chris Hawkins, Amy LamΓ© sits in Amy LamΓ© sits in with the early morning breakfast show.

New track 'French Blue' by @wojtekthebearband.bsky.social is played by @amylame.bsky.social @bbc6music.bsky.social this morning. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

17.02.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The plays, 6 now, keep coming for the debut Heart and Mouth track. This morning spin from Emily Pilbeam at @bbc6music.bsky.social Thx to @marcrileydj.bsky.social @djdebgrant.bsky.social for the support so far.

16.02.2026 07:59 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Noise, Confusion, and Absolute Control: The Rooks Are 2026’s Breakout Band. - ASBO Magazine W: Chelsea Humphries I: Daniel Blake The Rooks are rapidly cementing their status as the next big thing in the indie-rock circuit, and their latest release, "Found My Reason Why," serves as a gritty, ...

Some good 'ol school indie. Just like your mum used to bake. asbomagazine.com/noise-confus...

15.02.2026 09:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Website problems solved. New issue of ASBO is available to buy. www.asbomagazine.com

14.02.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 6 Music - Riley & Coe, Anagram Sam and Rusholme Roulette - best 2fer EVER! Marc Riley plays his music loves from every era and genre.

Thanks so much to @marcrileydj.bsky.social for playing both London Bones and Heart & Mouth on @bbc6music.bsky.social last night. Final Score - Secret Terry 5 Heart In Mouth 5. Total Streams 5,555. Spookily they are hits in this new world order. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

13.02.2026 07:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Heart in Mouth
Heart in Mouth YouTube video by heartandmouth

Hat-trick of plays for 'Heart In Mouth' by Heart And Mouth on New Music Fix @djdebgrant.bsky.social @bbc6music.bsky.social this evening. Great track with a superb debut album releasing in March and an interview in the next printed issue of Asbo. youtu.be/0xtO3lTtVos?...

12.02.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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BBC Radio 6 Music - The BBC Introducing Mixtape, With a new Track of the Week from Yaz LeΓ³n Emily Pilbeam presents a mixtape of her personal selection of tracks from BBC Introducing.

More Blood Wizard support of the new 'Daydreaming' track from @bbc6music.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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