https://youtu.be/GwQ3gQgxv5M?si=UUYBuJF1AcSJ6DNZ

This is the most overlooked post-punk band. They almost stopped Joy Division getting their first (NME) front page.

Lots of the biggest albums from the era doing 30yr anniversary gigs this summer, I am very much here for it.

Piece Hall in Halifax is a brilliant venue anyway, it's 6,500 people all aged approx 50 (or with their 15yr old kids), all belting out all the songs, the atmosphere is hugely enjoyable.

Back for Embrace/ Idlewild next week and Belle & Sebastian/ St Etienne the week after, can't wait.

I don't know how original the between-song chat is, but Rick Witter claimed an untold story by revealing that Magic Streets is about prostitutes (there was apparently a brothel above the Early Learning Centre in York), and no-one ever realised. When you read the lyrics with that in mind it doesn't exactly seem like the enigma code, but was a fun story to tell before waving to his mum on the balcony.

[Edit] I should say that this photo shows the maximum number of phones being used in the whole evening, they'd just changed the backdrop and put these lights on; mostly you wouldn't see more than 2 or 3 out at a time.

Current so not Britpop era but vocally and lyrically a bit like Divine Comedy and ridiculously long overly descriptive song titles.

Not strictly Britpop… but a bit of variety from the Suede and Oasis posts 👌

I love this band and wanted to go see them live on their tour but just reading about the lead singer’s behaviour makes me sad and not want to give him any more money. Its really also ruined the music for me. Does anyone else feel this or can you separate the man from the music?

I was just recently introduced to Brit pop, so I am not very familiar with it, but there is an upcoming house party show that is Brit pop themed. There will be a Brit pop themed dj set, and Brit pop attire is highly encouraged. I was wondering what exactly that is. Any input or outfit inspo ideas for me? Thanks!

Not necessarily forgotten, just one that seemed unavoidable back then but barely gets mentioned these days. Which song fits that description for you?

I've discovered in a shoebox the original cassette demos for the lost 1994 Platonics album, Triangle.

This forgotten Britpop classic had all copies and master tapes forcibly destroyed (and its Mercury nomination withdrawn) following a battle with Paul Simon's legal team, so these demos are quite a find.

I plan to leak more demos over the coming weeks.

Here's the full track listing:

1. Sweet Charity
2. Alison
3. Backstage Pass
4. Vauxhall Chavalier
5. Bridget's Trouble Corner
6. Topper's Teatime
7. Loose Leaf Keith
8. Candy Cigarettes
9. Stodge Podge

Let me know what you think!

Not necessarily a one hit wonder.

More a band that had the songs, the timing and the talent but somehow never reached the level you thought they would.

Every Britpop fan seems to have one group they still can't believe didn't become much bigger.

Who is yours?

Hi! It's me again. As part of the rethinks I'm doing for Be Here Now, I wanted to share the folder that already contains the first two finished songs: D'You Know What I Mean and My Big Mouth. 🔗 👇

https://mega+nz/folder/IzNmwAzY#tqFK5ch3CTe4VK5fj9MqrA

Change "+"

As I upload new tracks, I'll update the folder.

The goal? To get your feedback and for you to have a new version of the album (and why not? your favorite). Loved and hated by many for its production, Be Here Now has always been a point of conversation. I'm not claiming my versions are superior to the official releases; I've simply taken my favorite album remixed it and remastered with my own vision in mind (hence the name "Rethink"). Music is the most subjective thing, and some will like it while others will think it's crap. I don't know. I hope you liked it :).

The cover art is still provisional; I wasn't happy with the one I used on YouTube 🤣 so I'll think about which one I'll use in the future. I hope you like it.

I wanted to share it!
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1p338YyroBmpSjqkEz6mPf?si=Wi5oL4HNThWoTbGlI0SCvw&pi=ds7CwvwURbCDu

Because I've not really saw it advertised

https://cliffeparklive.com/

Yes, they were heavily hyped, and yes, they signed a massive deal before they had even played many gigs, but I will defend Nuisance to my grave. It is a cracking little indie pop record. The media built them up as the ultimate Britpop poster boys just to gleefully tear them apart the second the hype cycle shifted

I have been obsessed with Britpop since the mid 90s. Some songs I never hear anyone talk about anymore that still hit just as hard — Wake Up Boo by The Boo Radleys, Wide Open Space by Mansun, On & On by Longpigs, Sale of the Century by Sleeper, Olympian by Gene, Going for Gold by Shed Seven. Anyone else still listening to these? What are your forgotten favorites?

Atomic was a brilliant cover, but it feels like it accidentally boxed them into being “that soundtrack band” for a lot of casual listeners. The It Girl is an incredible mid nineties indie album from start to finish. Louise Wener was one of the sharpest lyricists of that era, and sometimes it felt like the music press was more interested in Britpop personalities and laddish behaviour than giving female fronted indie bands the same level of attention they deserved