Andy quirk presents the final edition of Hits of the Near Future, bringing you the best of new independently released music in the UK. Though this is the last show, Andy continues to manage Emily Capell and promote Bear Jokes Live Music & Comedy in Hackney and can be contacted at andy_quirk@hotmail.com

Joey - Emily Capell
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Stop talking about the weather - Shake Your Halo Down (00:51)
https://www.facebook.com/ShakeYourHaloDown
Who Killed Smiley Culture? - Emily Capell (05:58)
http://www.emilycapell.com
Crawl - Down The Machine (08:12)
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Niagara - How To Swim (13:02)
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This Tuesday at Pub on the Park, London Fields, Bear Jokes presents a fine night of new act comedy from...

Omar Hamdi
Don Tran
Andy Onions
Nigel Lovell
Sophie Johnson
Gil Gilmore
Jake Baker
Paul Warricker
Stella Graham
Oh! Standfast
Joey Bartram

+ acoustic folk from Lilac Sheer

Bear Jokes: Roar with laughter, it's anything but girizzly!

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June 2014’s Hits of the Near Future brings you another great mix of the latest independently released rock, indie and elecro in the UK. Lots of new acts this month, plus new material from the likes of Brightlight City, We Cut Corners and Down The Machine.

The Charm Offensive - Brightlight City
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Bear Jokes is back at Pub on the Park tomorrow with a stunning line-up of new comedy, plus a featured music set from Emily Capell. Arrive early for an 8pm kick off. Entry is free! Facebook event here.

Comedy:
Omar Hamdi
James Ross
Joe Sutherland
William Lee
Gabriel Ebulue
Danny Lee Grew
Anthony Fairweather
Joe Hunter
Hannah Rosen
Mark Daniels
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May 2014 Hits of the Near Future
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May 2014 brings another fine mixtape of the best new independent music in the UK hosted by Andy quirk. Hit the links for more info on the bands.

Sea Of Voices - Circle Of Reason (00:48)
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I Did It For Love - Ian Prowse (04:35)
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This Tuesday Bear Jokes returns to Pub on the Park for more free live music and comedy!
Facebook event

***ACTS***
Madge Hooks
Don Tran
Gatis Kandis
Trev Tokabi
Mandy Dassa
Nick Hall
Tamer Kattan
Bisha K Ali
Omar Hamdi
Ryan Theiv
Sian Doughty
Anthony Fairweather

Plus music from Mike Delpeache

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Hits of the Near Furture: April 2014Another fine collection of independently released UK music for your ears ( Read more... )

The March show of Hits of the Near Future is online now for your listening please!

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It's Happening Again - Emily Capell (1:01)
http://www.emilycapell.com
Imagine (If We Ruled The World) - Inherit The Stars (4:09)
http://www.inheritthestars.com/
Chances - The Machine Room (8:08)
http://themachineroommusic.tumblr.com/
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Last night's TOYTV was yet another amazing night of live music and comedy. Adi Knight kicked things off with a showcase of new material before he headed off to the West End, Gil Gilmore didn't let his early slot dull his impressive eccentricity, Ian Lane's deadpan observations went down well and Patrick Brusnahan kept the room laughing from start ( Read more... )