Berwick Upon Tweed, United Kingdom
John Reed is an independent progressive folk musician who doesn't patronise platforms that are incrementally destroying independent music. He has run The Compendium since April 2021 to play a part in supporting independent music, encouraging listeners to 'go beyond the like', to listen to whole works, and to buy not just stream the music they enjoy.
John's limited social media presence is on Blue Sky, and "Instagram". Music only affects us if we give it time, or it’s like reading a preface then ditching the rest of the book. "Music calms us, energises us, inspires us, and helps us through tough times, so give it your time in return". Take a little time to listen a little more.
Read John's website blog at https://www.johnreedmusic.com, check his monthly crop of photographs from the beautiful Northumberland coast where he lives. Take a moment to sign up for John's quarterly newsletters, because they contain stuff you’ll never find anywhere else.
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"Heritage" is so-called because the seven traditional songs and two still in copyright have mainly lived with us all our lives...
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I have four bits of news for you: The Newburn Smugglers, A Live Stream, Newsletter, The Untangled Knot.
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Let’s make 2026 the year of the independents, and find new ways to promote great music!
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A gallery of spectacular sunrises...
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For musicians looking in, for songwriters looking for an outlet for their music, don't be afraid to chance your arm and send me a couple of songs (guidelines in image).
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The Little Unsaid: “Stay Fragile All Across This Cold Frontier” - release Date: 26th September 2025.
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A Proliferation Of Pointlessness” will be released with a Listening Party on Friday 29th August at 6pm (UK)
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Album Listening Party at 6pm (UK) on Friday 29th August - https://www.youtube.com/@johnreed-music/videos
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A new single for the Bandcamp page...
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The Compendium focuses on independent music, but not necessarily the latest releases. I mix original songs and tunes from independent musicians with those from more established bands / artists...
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