BC CAMPLIGHT @bccamplight Twitter profile

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@bccamplight

3 years

11 years ago tonight I walked into a hotel with a bottle of Jim Beam and a sack of benzos eager to die. My Dad found out and called the cops. Mental illness is grotesque. 'Inspirational' memes can fuck off. Let's real-talk. If it makes you uncomfortable let's talk about that too.

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@bccamplight

5 years

@piersmorgan Piers, the prize is given to a person who has "done the best work for fraternity between nations". You know like inspiring millions of people, in 150 countries, in 4,600 locations, to unite against a very real problem. How do you manage to be a giant prick AND a massive tw*t?

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@bccamplight

3 years

If you are getting your vaccine in Manchester today there is a good chance you may be greeted by a silverback-shaped volunteer. Me. Protect your town, fuck Ian Brown.

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@bccamplight

1 year

This may be biting the @BBC6Music -hand that feeds me but I'm so saddened by this. MARC RILEY is not a 'curator'. He is an irreplaceable communicator, entertainer, and musical stalwart who makes many of us look forward to 7pm. We love you @marcrileydj . At a loss...

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1 year

✨ Riley & Coe (Monday - Thursday, 10pm-12am) Two of our finest curators, Marc Riley and Gideon Coe will come together to play they music loves from every era and genre.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Five years ago I was in immigration jail being handed a UK ban. Today I was granted permanent Settled Status. Going to have a little cry.

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@bccamplight

6 years

RT....Last night in Cardiff our guitarist Tom was brutally attacked and was discovered unconscious by the police early this morning. If anyone saw anything LET ME KNOW . Somehow this legend is hell-bent on playing tonight's show. Bristol, please show your love for him tonight.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Fully vaxxed and ready to attack. As always: Protect Your Town, F*ck Ian Brown.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Some encouragement. 4 months ago my mind was becoming unmanageable again so I decided to see if getting fit would stave off some demons. Today I finished my first 5k. Will always be a tough road but it's helpful to remind yourself most things remain within your power.

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@bccamplight

3 years

When I was single I used a dating app ONE time. I saw one girl's interest included BC Camplight so I messaged her "Hey, I saw you're into BC Camplight. I am him!". She immediately blocked me and I went back to not communicating with other humans.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Why don't they just store the vaccines in Priti Patel's soul? Problem solved.

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@bccamplight

3 years

I'd like to go on record that @shaunwkeaveny leaving 6 Music is a giant kick in the groin for music. There's no other way to look at it. Absolute bull-dink. Thanks Shaun.

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@bccamplight

7 months

Here's the big news. I make my Later with Jools debut next Saturday night the 28th on BBC 2.

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@bccamplight

1 year

It's been one of the best weeks of my life. Seeing this album go top ten (and a tiny chance it remains in the top 40 tonight) has been nuts. More importantly, witnessing how it's connected with you has made my heart melt. Thank u so f*cking much for giving me this feeling. BC x

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@bccamplight

4 years

Immediately unfollow anyone who captions their posts with these cliches: 1) Well this just happened 2) Just wow 3) You're welcome 4) No words 5) Speechless 6) I love my friends 7) It's 5 o'clock somewhere 8) Sing like no one is listening 9) Life Goals 10) Boom what else?

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@bccamplight

6 months

My television debut went pretty darn ok if I don't say so myself. Available to watch on iplayer now here #JoolsHolland

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@bccamplight

5 months

Blimey. "The Last Rotation Of Earth" has been selected as an album of the year candidate by @BBC6Music Thank you

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@BBC6Music

5 months

As the year draws to a close... we present 6 Music's Albums of the Year 2023, as selected by our presenters. These are 23 albums we love that you'll be hearing on 6 Music in the coming weeks. Is your favourite here?

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@bccamplight

1 year

It's all gone a bit wild. The @thetimes calls "The Last Rotation Of Earth" a 5-star "Masterpiece".

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@bccamplight

3 years

Tomorrow is 10 years since I landed in the UK. The best decision I've ever made. Sure there were deportations, bans, and scrapes but I'm holding Manchester til the end, like those Pompeii skeleton couples.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Get those taxes paid, people. Not much time left.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Honoured to be #4 on the @BBC6Music album of the year list. However, as I am American I have submitted my petition for a recount. Thank you @laurenlaverne , @marcrileydj , @StuartMaconie and everyone at the best radio station in the world. x

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@bccamplight

4 years

I've played for fewer than 4 people easily 80 times in my life. I once played a gig in Philly where the promoter had paid me $40 in advance. No one came but I played anyway. At the end of the 'show' he made me give the money back. That was my training. I ain't retraining shit.

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@bccamplight

3 years

I'm releasing new music this month.

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@bccamplight

4 years

I'm sorry to break ranks with the entire industry but this #TheShowMustBePaused thing tomorrow reeks of another token easy fix hashtag to feign support for a life or death issue. So, I won't be silently reflecting "in solidarity". I'll be screaming. Tomorrow and every day.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Getting on a plane tomorrow to move back to Manchester. Took a couple months away to consider a new life....but who's kidding who....we've got our hooks in each other. Innit, BC

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@bccamplight

1 year

When I first moved to Manchester I played a pub called The Castle Hotel to 20 people. This year I play The Albert Hall. Honoured to have you lot behind me. Here are the first announced dates folks. They go on sale FRIDAY!

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@bccamplight

11 months

Charlie died early this morning after becoming suddenly ill. He was a big part of my life and was there for me through tough moments. Bye Chazzy. I love you.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Having a rare drink on my own. Guy comes up asks if I'm BC (never happens...not bragging). Then he says "Holy shit.....this is like that time I met Noel Edmonds".

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@bccamplight

3 years

For 20 years I've been trying to find the first 'album' I made. I was 19. Someone just wrote me on Facebook to say he found the master reel in a small town charity shop in New Jersey. What the f*ck. Now to convince @bellaunion to release it.

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@bccamplight

3 years

The vaccine is like a good song. It opens up your world, keeps you from hurting, and Ian Brown doesn't have one in him.

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@bccamplight

1 year

For over a decade @marcrileydj has been my biggest supporter. I'll never forget that. Tonight the full band and I will be performing on his legendary show. 7pm. Love you, buddy. Can't wait. @BBC6Music

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@bccamplight

4 years

What a day

BC Camplight: Shortly After Takeoff review – a tumultuous pop masterpiece

Brian Christinzio distills beauty from pain and allows melodies and hooks to hang around on this triumphant album

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@bccamplight

5 months

Profound thanks to @BBC6Music and Mr @marcrileydj for selecting "The Last Rotation Of Earth" as an Album Of The Year. Y'all the actual best

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@bccamplight

4 years

Last night a Brexiteer in the audience melted down, flipped me off, and stormed when I took to the stage waiving an EU flag. His prerogative. He missed quite a night though. He should have remained.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Fucking ridiculous. Thank you Manchester.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Not that it's all about the charts...but the new ones are in. Thanks to you "The Last Rotation Of Earth" is the #4 physically sold album in the UK When factoring in streaming it still remains in the Top 40 (31). My first ever Top 40 record. Thank you.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Just got back from my 'launch weekend' down south. I really don't want to sound cheesy but, as a depressive, I'm feeling things again...which is nice. Been a while. I truly didn't expect the reaction this record has received. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Of all the British terms to fall through the cracks, I've been using the word 'nonce' wrong for a decade thinking it meant an idiot. "Sorry about not knowing how to ask you out. I'm not used to being single and am a bit of a nonce". Fuck.....me.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Last night's concert was the most satisfying moment of my life and I once ate a Maccies in a hot tub whilst watching Homes Under The Hammer.

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@bccamplight

4 years

I don't rattle easily but learning that @thisisgorilla and @DeafInstitute have shut forever has floored me. Gone are two key pieces to our beautiful Manchester puzzle. Major loss to artists, fans, and music.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Today was my birthday. I managed to talk to no one, mix another two songs, and now watching a penguin documentary by myself. This may be how I roll from here on out.

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@bccamplight

3 years

This is proof that if you sacrifice and put a couple decades work in you can start to see it pay off.

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@bccamplight

4 years

"I Wanna Be Abhorred". #IanBrown

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@bccamplight

3 years

If any of my fans attended that anti-vax/anti-nhs rally you are not welcome at my show at @soupmanchester this Thurs. Kindly consider go f*cking yourself instead. The rest of you please feel free to wear a mask if it makes you more comfortable as it is sold-out. BC x

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@bccamplight

1 year

Friends. Tomorrow is the day. I'm feeling pretty messed up about it. Been a hard year. But I'm just told we have a legit chance at a chart hit now. This is the last nudge to order today from one of the shops here Please share and let's do this together.

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@bccamplight

2 years

20 minutes ago we made the call. The album is finished. Myself and the two engineers poured three glasses of beer. I said "to it all being worth it". Upon cheers-ing my glass fell and smashed into 100 pieces. Here we go.

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@bccamplight

2 years

This morning I handed my new record over to @bellaunion . I wish I could've made a 'normal' album for once but my world is currently darker than a penguin working in a coal mine. Hope it helps some of you. You've all certainly helped me.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Also, a birdie has told me that you may want to listen to the legendary @marcrileydj tomorrow night. NO ONE has supported me like this fella. There'd be no BC Camplight without him. Honestly. Thank you, Marc. XX

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@bccamplight

4 years

I found out "Shortly" is now the #1 album in the UK ordered through record shops. I sprinted up the steps to tell my girlfriend and stepped in cat shit. I gave her the news whilst out of breath and holding one sock. The most BC Camplight sequence ever.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Remembering why I don't go out. People not closing the entrance door. Couples sat at the same side of the table. One table laughing way too loudly. An American accent cutting through the bar like a Samurai sword. I am the indie Larry David.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Someone sent me this photo of a setlist they snagged from my piano. Never question my professionalism.

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@bccamplight

2 years

For the first time since I started this thing 17 years ago I've made an album and thought "I can't do better than this". Exciting but terrifying.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Wanted: job that doesn't solely depend on cramming 1000 people into a room.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Fin

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@bccamplight

3 years

I am saddened thinking of how a black person must feel watching all those fucks stroll safely into the Capitol Building like it was a GAP sale.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Shhh

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@bccamplight

3 years

Every 2 years I look at my life, realize I can't continue making music, I inform my manager I am quitting, then I make another record. Circle of life.

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@bccamplight

4 months

After a wildly successful UK full band tour last month I've decided to continue the tour in March, hitting some of the cites/towns we missed. This will be announced next week. Be fast as I think the tickets will go quickly.

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@bccamplight

4 years

Today I..... 1)randomly started loving Branston Pickle after years of loathing it. Then..... 2)found out I'm disqualified for Mercury Prize consideration for not being English enough. I betcha I consume more Yorkshire puds than Foals does. #IAmEnglish

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@bccamplight

9 months

I need someone to explain why I am shy and awkward in real life, can't even look a waiter in the eye when ordering....but am hot-tub comfortable in front of thousands of people. Will never understand. Cheers Bluedot. Photo by Charlibear123

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@bccamplight

3 years

Really looking forward to being on Jools Holland tonight. Also, I've renamed my drugs 'Jools Holland'.

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@bccamplight

2 years

lights whilst having my first bite of eggs Benedict and the waterworks came gushing out. The waitress asked 'is everything ok?' (presumably about the food) and it folded me further. My point is, this is what depression looks like. It's ok to feel it and not hide it.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Happy 20th birthday to @BBC6Music . Thank you for being you. It's safe to say most reading this are aware of my music because of you. Keep doing the important work and congrats on the sweet milestone. BC xx

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@bccamplight

1 year

Just to give you something to look forward to when the holiday is done....on Tuesday morning I will be releasing the album's 2nd single. First radio spin? You guessed it, Marc Riley Tuesday evening.

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@bccamplight

6 months

Not gonna lie. I'm uneasy about being on national television tomorrow. I feel like my fly is gonna be down or my butt crack is gonna show or something and I will be immortalised in a meme.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Sometimes the good guys win. Go on, boys.

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@bccamplight

1 year

The Last Rotation Of Earth is finally here. Thank you to @bellaunion for sticking with me. Thank all of you who are coming along for this ride. Grab your copy here

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@bccamplight

9 months

3 months since my last hangover. Sure, I don't see like 28 of my friends anymore....but I'm gettin' strong for myself.

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@bccamplight

6 years

I've been doing music for a long time. Watching Tom destroy Bristol fresh out the hospital bed was the coolest things I've ever seen. I was crying like a baby on stage. Legend.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Blasting next year's album with the windows open at my friend's house. Went outside and a neighbour asked me if the music was BC Camplight. Good to know I sound like me and no one knows what I look like.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Every old failed musician complaining to me in the bar about Wet Leg.

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@bccamplight

6 months

Saturday night. BBC 2 @later

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@bccamplight

2 years

10cc just walked up to me after my set and said "Big fans, Brian. Have all your records".

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@bccamplight

17 days

That's right, the full band and I play @glastonbury 7pm Saturday evening on the awesome @FieldOfAvalon stage. Shouldn't clash with Shania. Let's go girls.....

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@bccamplight

3 years

John Lewis idea. An anti-masker is crying in the snow after being tossed from a shop. Santa appears and asks "what do you want for Xmas?". The man answers "freedom". Santa winks. Next scene: Santa's white glove pressing play on George Michael's "Freedom!" at a memorial service.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Me in Morrisons opening every copy of Mojo to the middle and putting it back on the rack.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Thank you everyone for the lovely words and especially @laurenlaverne for having the very first spin of "The Last Rotation Of Earth". See you folks this afternoon for the news.

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@bccamplight

2 years

I moved to MCR after years of self destruction in Philly. Played my 1st show to 28 ppl. In 2017 I fought to return after being deported and banned. This is why I'm so emotional to actually be playing THE RITZ in 2 weeks. I love you, Manchester. LAST TIX

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@bccamplight

1 year

Seeing myself in the @officialcharts Top Ten has been crazy...but let's keep going. Today is the LAST DAY to buy the album for the new charts tomorrow. Let's shock the world. Share around. This is for us, the 'little' guy. BUY>>

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@bccamplight

3 years

As people are discussing my album today I just wanted to say that for some of us with mental illness it is 2020 every year. That is what the album is mostly about.

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@bccamplight

1 year

My last record came out at the start of the first lockdown. Whilst nearly everything has gone to shit since there's one thing that has kept me around, and that thing becomes yours in just over one week. Was worth it.

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@bccamplight

5 years

To defeat the Tory you must first become the Tory

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@bccamplight

2 years

For the first time since April I have a home. #Can 'tKeepAGoodDogDown

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@bccamplight

2 years

A good day to let you know 2022 will see the release of my 6th album. My 4th for @bellaunion . Going deeper still.

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@bccamplight

2 years

I wrote my Dad once saying that I was losing my battle with depression and had 'Noone' looking after me. I meant to write 'no one'. He responded 'glad you have Noone'. I spent the next 8 years pretending to have a friend named Noone because I didn't want to make him feel silly.

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@bccamplight

1 year

So...."LROE" has entered the midweek @officialcharts Top Ten. Insane. Thank you all so much. I promise this shall NOT change me in the least (orders crystal-handled toilet brush).

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@bccamplight

2 months

Suppose just letting yall know I am alive and plotting a very interesting new chapter.

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@bccamplight

2 years

I've never had a top 40. I shouldn't care....but I'm at a point in my life where I need to justify this existence. I hope I can count on you all in the New Year. Let's do this.

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@bccamplight

2 years

Very big 'news' coming in a few short months. For now I'm in the US getting stronger. Love yous. Don't go far.

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@bccamplight

4 years

Erase your perception of musicians. We aren't slackers without real jobs. We are skilled professionals who've toiled, sacrificed, and massively bolstered this economy. By feeding us to the wolves @RishiSunak has ensured that you will soon wake up in a artless, silent world.

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3 years

Me after my first couch-to-5k session today. Determined to come out of lockdown with my best music (✓) and looking less like a buffalo (tbd).

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@bccamplight

3 years

I'm not known for being political but I'm a very happy boy tonight.

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@bccamplight

5 years

Hiya @theresa_may . Found your autograph today. Turns out It's our anniversary! I was deported and banned from the UK 3 years ago today under an...interesting ruling. Letting you know I've managed to bounce back like a mofo and am crushing it. You're currently crushing it I hope?

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@bccamplight

3 years

I've missed waking up with my stinky friends in an even stinkier motorway hotel. Honestly, thank god music is back. My life is back. Off to sold-out Leeds now.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Just finished recording maybe my best song. If this sells a million I'm giving myself the all-clear to turn absolute dog-shit. I'm tired. News shortly.

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@bccamplight

3 years

The @BBC6Music festival was rad as always. Especially loved Dry Cleaning. What a band. 6 Music, cheese, and dogs. The three things in life that don't let you down.

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@bccamplight

3 years

Yeah boi

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1 year

The biggest record of my life comes out a week tomorrow. I wanted to launch things in the most meaningful way possible the night before....so it should surprise no one the band and I chose this session. Very grateful to this man.

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@bccamplight

1 year

Not fishing for compliments. Please don't. I've been doing BCC for 19 years. This is the first time 'industry' chatter for an upcoming release is "Wow, Brian. This record may be the one". I think it may be as well, but it's also made me think "wait, were my others shit?". Ha.

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@bccamplight

4 years

Move over Lewis Capaldi. There's a new unattractive man in town.

Official Charts

@officialcharts

4 years

Check out this week's Official Record Store Chart to see which albums were this week's best-selling mail orders from indie retailers: @bccamplight debuts at Number 1 with Shortly After Takeoff

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4 years

The final charts are in. Fucking crazy, man. Thank you. "Shortly After Takeoff" is currently The #2 vinyl in the UK The #7 overall physical album in the UK The #1 Independent Breakers album Just don't forget about me or the album while we wait ages to tour.

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