Alan M. Cole

Journalist, musician, based in Cumbria and North Lancs.

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

Make Art Not War (Berlin..)

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Great show from Ruts DC Friday night at Lancaster's Kanteena. Fantastic atmosphere, highlights including a nice version of Mighty Soldier, a lively Staring at the Rude Boys, and In A Rut, released back in the day on Misty In Roots' label People Unite!

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We play 'You Just Might Try' by Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3 at 9:54 AM and 9:54 PM (PST) Wed, May 13 at #NewMusic show. Listen #NewMusic show Live 8:00 (PST) everyday https://t.co/FMq7VPEjvZ

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Wild garlic in full bloom this afternoon, Silverdale Cumbria...

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Interesting Barrow connection here, this bell was from the WW2 submarine "Trump" built in Barrow-in-Furness, England by Vickers Armstrongs and launched 25th March 1944.

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

King Charles III presents President Trump with the original bell from the HMS Trump - a valiant WW2 era warship! 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

@LonelyOakRadio Delighted to hear my track being played at California's @LonelyOakRadio alongside so much great music. #indie #rock

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We play 'You Just Might Try' by Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3 at 8:48 AM and 8:48 PM (PST) Mon, Apr 13 at #NewMusic show. Listen #NewMusic show Live 8:00 (PST) everyday https://t.co/FMq7VPEjvZ

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

My single You Just Might Try was played on Beyond Radio's 'Indie Rock Heaven' show yesterday, followed in the playlist by The Molotovs and then Sonic Youth, pretty cool! You can listen to the show on catch up here: https://t.co/UUr2fIT0Dq

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

Still waters and snow right across the Pennines and Lake District.

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Beautiful day yesterday in Morecambe, very cold but clear blue skies. Terrific views across the Bay.

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It can be streamed downloaded via a host of services including SoundCloud, Deezer, TIDAL, iTunes Store, Amazon, YouTube, Pandora, Qobuz, TikTok and many others. Some options here: https://t.co/54y6a4eu8k and more here: https://t.co/mF980SYvk4

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

Just celebrated releasing my first track You Just Might Try with some chai tea in my new Blondie mug...

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

The CD is also being made available in selected stores. The first to sell it is the La'l record shop in Bolton-le-Sands which is just off the A6 in the village. This is a terrific old school record store, with a fabulous atmosphere and great stock: https://t.co/U5upQGPLY5

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

Pleased to announce I am releasing my debut single as a solo artist in the New Year. You Just Might Try will be released on online music platforms on January 16, including Amazon Music and Spotify. You can pre save You Just Might Try on Spotify here: https://t.co/mF980SZ39C

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

I also have a double A-side CD for sale via my website. The recordings are digitally mastered and the CD comes in a card wallet featuring track details and original artwork. More details here: https://t.co/kpbWet7iiK

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

In his autumn before the winter comes man's last mad surge of youth... https://t.co/ILKioqMpDY

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

Falcon 9, seen over Northern England last night, a spiral pattern of light moving across the sky. #SpaceX

[PRS for Music @PRSforMusic]

As we continue to campaign for a fair AI ecosystem that protects the value of human creativity, we stand united with the creative sectors to support the #MakeItFair campaign.

Make your voice heard, write to your MP today to give your thoughts on how generative AI companies use your musical works - use this quick and easy template > https://t.co/OUqgxMz4G9

[Alan M. Cole @Alan_Col3]

Demonstrators against fireworks...

[BogartEstate @HumphreyBogart]

Casablanca, one of the best films of all time with one of the greatest casts ever assembled, premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City on this day in 1942.