THE LINE of BEST FIT
The UK's biggest new music discovery website | Follow our playlist for the best new music - bestf.it/discovery - and say hello AT thelineofbestfit.com
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Created by THE LINE of BEST FIT (7)
Music festivals and events
Our favourite music festivals and events across the world - an evolving list.
Music venues to follow on Bluesky
A definitive list of our favourite music venues across the UK on Bluesky
Music magazines, blogs and curators
A list of the best music blogs, independent magazines, curators - and gatekeepers - on Bluesky.
Record stores on Bluesky
The best independent record stores in the world.
Record labels on Bluesky
The best record labels in the world - an exhuastive and ever growing list!
Musicians on Bluesky
Legends, edgelords and our personal favourites making this social app a fun place to be
Best Fit staff and contributors
Our people on Bluesky: editors, writers and photographers
@charliegunn.bsky.social
Music + Culture Writer. Digital Director at Wallpaper*. Founder of music publication The Forty-Five. Former NME editor-in-chief. Ladbroke Grove + sometimes LA. Personal account. https://www.thefortyfive.com
@musicliberation.bsky.social
Music blog established in 2007, currently focusing on new album recommendations. Glastonbury Festival Emerging Talent Competition judge http://www.musicliberation.blogspot.com
@already-heard.bsky.social
An alternative music website. Editor: @SeanReid86 | http://alreadyheard.com/link-in-bio/ | http://ko-fi.com/alreadyheard
@missmollymary.bsky.social
music enjoyer, blogger, connoisseur of torani flavoring syrups https://www.ienjoymusic.net/
@sonemic.com
RYM is one of the largest music databases and communities online with endless ways to discover new music. https://rateyourmusic.com/
@erasingclouds.bsky.social
Writer, erasingclouds dot org. Author of "De La Soul" book from J-Card Press
@criticalmasses.bsky.social
Reviewin’ junk: Tabs Out / Tiny Mix Tapes / Cassette Gods. criticalmassesmedia at gmail. criticalmassesmedia1 dot wordpress dot COM.
@tabsout.bsky.social
Unfortunately a podcast. We play cassette tapes! Experimental / Noise / Black Metal / Ambient / Weird / Other / etc. 'rambunctious and nerdy' - The New Yorker 🚽 tabsout.com
@anothersubculture.co.uk
📰 The London punk newsletter https://anothersubculture.co.uk
@ductuspop.bsky.social
I publish zines (Ductus Pop + chottpress.neocities.org), make show posters, run Hidden Bay Records (hiddenbayrec.bsky.social) & play in various bands (Docks, No Drama, Vemberlain, Comité balnéaire). Also on Mastodon: piaille.fr/@hiddenbayrec
@thetonearm.com
celebrating music journalism + putting a needle on the cultural wax an online journal of unexpected music + culture → thetonearm.com
@meansmagazine.bsky.social
MEANS - is your community-led magazine for independent and experimental music and art of any genre. Check us out and participate. MEANS No.2 will be out any minute. https://meansmagazine.com/blog/
@mgrmagazine.bsky.social
Merry-Go-Round Magazine is an independent, online culture magazine based in Los Angeles. Consider supporting us on Patreon: http://patreon.com/mgrm
@fortherabbits.bsky.social
One of those outdated music blog things: https://fortherabbits.net
@bolachas.org
bolachas.org. leaving a trail of crumbs since 2006. follow our weekly new music playlist, Bolachas Now Playing, out every Wednesday on Spotify, Tidal and YouTube Music: https://bit.ly/m/bolachas
@onechordnet.bsky.social
Music blogger / playlister. Mostly in English and mostly music-related stuff. Also interested in movies, books, sports and politics. Might occasionally write/reply in Finnish. https://www.onechord.net
@ambientblog.net
Ambient music recommendations, (irregular) ambient mix-collages, and (monthly) DreamScenes radio show. (Plus occasional random shitposting).
@listeninghabit.bsky.social
A weekly newsletter of music discoveries and re-discoveries for discerning listeners. Occasional tangents. Based in the Hudson Valley, NY. ListeningHabit.substack.com
@kthys.bsky.social
Old-school Austinite, music writer, casual sports enjoyer (Rip City/Texas Tech/etc). Working on a book about Paramore. She/her goodandgoodforyou.substack.com
@swimintosound.bsky.social
Words on Music and Life. Ad-free, independent, and from the heart. Forever. 🖤 www.swimintothesound.com
@glitchsister.com
the official account of glitchsister.com runs @hexenshow.com and @e333tv.bsky.social artist, it/its, 18+
@realgonerocks.bsky.social
Music reviews site, est. 2009. Home of the Singles Bar. Social media feed might also include ramblings about old telly and film. Possible swears. Genuine ally. Want a review? Drop us a line: www.realgonerocks.com
@musicandrock.bsky.social
Blog musical: musicandrock.com Historias de canciones, crónicas de conciertos, críticas de discos, libros y pelis musicales. Listas con grandes éxitos del pop y el rock interplanetario. Premio Mejor Blog Creadores 2020 20minutos. Música, no reguetón.
@rickeast.bsky.social
I'm an Indie Rock fan who loves to introduce music to people. It started with a blog: 15minutesunderground.wordpress.com. There's so much great music out there that people haven't heard of! Follow me here for suggestions. Check the blog for more.
@sleepingvillage.bsky.social
Infrequent yet thoughtful reviews of the music that wakes us from slumber. Support artists. No fascists. Admin: he/him https://www.sleepingvillagereviews.com/
@djdumars.bsky.social
Red Planet #indienouvelle variety program Broadcasting on WSUM 91.7fm Madison Sundays at Noon CT / 10a PT / 6p🇬🇧 / 19Uhr🇩🇪 wsum.org + also FMFC🦩⚽️ hashtag UTG + contact: djdumars@gmail.com
@slowmusicmovement.bsky.social
Disorderly digging in an algorithmic world. Lesser known, independent & alternative artists. Lazy & hazy vibes. Check the newsletter, blog & socials for our daily music tips, podcast & playlists. https://linktr.ee/theslowmusicmovement
@varioussmallflames.bsky.social
New music and (sometimes) books. https://varioussmallflames.co.uk/
@joshterry.bsky.social
chicago-based writer. newsletter producer at wttw news (@wttw.bsky.social). i also run the music and culture blog no expectations. ex: vice, chicago tribune, etc. tips, email: joshhowardterry@gmail.com https://www.noexpectations.fyi
@getalternative.bsky.social
Real music fans talking about the best tracks we can find. getalternative.com patreon.com/getalternative
@rgrrecords.bsky.social
@monolithcocktail.bsky.social
The contemplative, insightful and critical music blog, launched in 2010, built on a lifetime of music obsession.
@poissonvelo.bsky.social
Le guide des scènes rock et indé 🐟 Toutes les semaines, notre sélection de concerts, des recommandations, des interviews vidéo et des playlists !!
@countryuniverse.bsky.social
The longest-running country music blog (f. 08.2004). www.countryuniverse.net
@memphisindustries.bsky.social
Record label, management and publishing. And other things. Home to Yard Act, Fat Dog, Field Music, The Go! Team, Robin Kester, This is the Kit and more...
@stevetaylor78.bsky.social
Music Obsessive! Always looking for new music. Often at gigs. Have been writing about my love of music for over twenty years. Previously for AMP magazine, now writing is posted on Applestump Records (Nantwich) blog. www.applestumprecords.com/blog
@lunadelia-records.bsky.social
French indie label. DIY pop goes POW!!! lunadeliarecords.bandcamp.com
@listencorp.org
Exploring interesting electronic music and all that surrounds it. www.listencorp.org Editor: @limbamurphy.bsky.social
@thealtnation.com
Blog & Podcast championing new music. Created, Curated & Hosted by Kevin Humphreys 💻 thealtnation.com 📻 bombshellradio.com 💰 Support via Ko-Fi & PayPal
@fringemusicfix.com
A Canadian-based music video and playlist showcase founded in 2012, spotlighting international alt-pop artists with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ voices and diverse creative expression. Curated by Alex (he/they) — http://fringemusicfix.com
@stephennnwnf.bsky.social
Founder of the Independent alt music blog based in Chester, UK. Home of The Partisan Contingent Podcast. Whippet lover. Evertonian, often screaming with head in hands. www.Nonewwavenofun.co.uk Email submissions to Nonewwavenofunblog@yahoo.com
@godisinthetvzine.bsky.social
The music and culture webzine established in Cardiff in 2003. www.godisinthetvzine.co.uk