2025 has finally wrapped up!! Here's to a potentially more hopeful 2026. Not saying music has been close to bad in 2025. Well, if you don't count the pop charts, that is. Ahem. Now, finding time to research, record, edit, and post......

2026 will play out differently, but you'll only know that once Swy decides to do an update episode, or talk about it on the IG. So stay tuned on there for more info.

Anyway, he'll do the End of Year Review on his own, so go hard on him. :)

And as Aish hosts her radio show separately to this podcast, give her your thoughts by listwning.

https://www.mixcloud.com/KenickieSleeper1998/

Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebellejoypod?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=58n98d

The theme track is an instrumental version of Frontier Life, done by me.

You can find my music on Soundcloud as Swy, and on BandLab as Suaibu Jallah.

You can find Aish's music on BandLab as Takers.The Bands: https://open.spotify.com/show/05UJp7raNm86mLwS2O9dY9?si=0cc28b64f87a483e

The Swycast Convos: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gjFkxM2j9mb8wjTWLLpfG?si=cfbaecf7d6464b02

Find us on IG:Bellejoy: @thebellejoypod24 (same with Threads)

Aish: @aisha_mcn

Swy: @swymaj02

Business Email:thebellejoypod24@gmail.com

Website: https://bellejoypodcast.wordpress.com/

Since Swy hasn't watched the Mercury Prize night live, he streamed his commentary of the articles. And since he's not organised, it took him THIS LONG!!! just to get the episode out on here.

Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebellejoypod?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=58n98d

The theme track is an instrumental version of Frontier Life, done by me.

You can find my music on Soundcloud as Swy, and on BandLab as Suaibu Jallah.

You can find Aish's music on BandLab as Takers.The Bands: https://open.spotify.com/show/05UJp7raNm86mLwS2O9dY9?si=0cc28b64f87a483e

The Swycast Convos: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gjFkxM2j9mb8wjTWLLpfG?si=cfbaecf7d6464b02

Find us on IG:Bellejoy: @thebellejoypod24 (same with Threads)

Aish: @aisha_mcn

Swy: @swymaj02

Business Email:thebellejoypod24@gmail.com

Website: https://bellejoypodcast.wordpress.com/

We're back with Pocket Lint. Well, not really. It's the rest of the interview recorded back in January. Here Mark Hefferman breaks down a few more tracks on his recent album The Jet Age , particularly how Cary Grant fits into the themes of the record. We also delve into how COVID affected his ability to record music (and read), and a few more gems of wisdom imparted on us.

And yes. We've reverted to audio form, as editing in video takes its toll. Once Swy (or a future editor) figures out the Cutting Game, then you'll see things play out, literally.

Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/thebellejoypod?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=58n98d

The theme track is an instrumental version of Frontier Life, done by me.

You can find my music on Soundcloud as Swy, and on BandLab as Suaibu Jallah.

You can find Aish's music on BandLab as Takers.The Bands: https://open.spotify.com/show/05UJp7raNm86mLwS2O9dY9?si=0cc28b64f87a483e

The Swycast Convos: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gjFkxM2j9mb8wjTWLLpfG?si=cfbaecf7d6464b02

Find us on IG:Bellejoy: @thebellejoypod24 (same with Threads)

Aish: @aisha_mcn

Swy: @swymaj02

Business Email:thebellejoypod24@gmail.com

Website: https://bellejoypodcast.wordpress.com/

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 -- Exploring the album's inspiration
• 00:01:30 Cary Grant and Mid-20th Century Influence
• 00:03:00 The Creative Process and Personal Insights
• 00:05:00 Impact of COVID on Music Creation
• 00:07:00 Historical Themes and Personal Reflections
• 00:09:00 Pinup Queen and Marilyn Monroe
• 00:11:00 Favorite Tracks and Future Projects
• 00:13:00 Collaborations and Musical Influences
• 00:15:00 Closing Thoughts and Social Media Presence