Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # One Man Underground Music, radio and writing by Lee Ashcroft ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Radio: 30 March 2026](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-30-march-2026/) - Featuring more songs dug out from the depths of my hard drive... - [Radio: 2 March 2026](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-3-march-2026/) - Featuring songs dug out from the depths of my hard drive... - [Radio: 2 February 2026](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-2-february-2026/) - Featuring songs from my favourite albums of the last 7 years of the show... - [This is it for now](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/more-archive-shows-to-come/) - A bunch of my old shows prior to August 2023 appear to have disappeared from the internet, so this is it for now I'm afraid. If anyone fancies subbing me €6 a month for a Mixcloud Pro account, I'll get everything back online thereafter x - [The Miracle Of Drum Birth](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/writing-the-miracle-of-drum-birth/) - "Reader, this is the story of how I became the proud mother of a beautiful baby drum." - [Trigger Pulled: How Not To Tour Brexit Britain](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/writing-trigger-pulled-how-not-to-tour-brexit-britain/) - "The UK has closed its doors to the entire European DIY music scene. At least we have our precious, PRECIOUS sovereignty. And bendy bananas." - [Radio: 7 August 2023](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-11-september-2023/) - Featuring Felicity Mangan, Mort Garson, Jaap Blonk, Vivian Stanshall, Costes, and more... - [Radio: 11 September 2023 (Classical special)](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-11-september-2023-2/) - A classical special, featuring JG Thirlwell, Kelly Moran, Harry Partch, Alex Paxton, Venetian Snares, and more... - [“When her tw*t begins to twitch…” - The wretched birth of porn parody](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/when-her-twt-begins-to-twitch-the-wretched-birth-of-porn-parody/) - One Man Underground thought he had seen the worst that cinema could possibly offer. Then he saw Bat Pussy… - [Transcendence in Art Pop, with Pulp and Sparks](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/transcendence-in-art-pop-with-pulp-and-sparks/) - "One Man Underground thinks reviewing gigs like these is pointless. So allow him instead to talk about the moments that made him lose himself…" - [Radio: 2 October 2023](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-2-october-2023/) - My final show for Oscillate Live, featuring Bas Jan, Belbury Poly, Lana Del Rabies, Lucas Abela & Zach Hill, The Armed, and more... - [Dispatches from a frantic planet: the video essays of Stuart Millard](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/dispatches-from-a-frantic-planet-the-video-essays-of-stuart-millard/) - "Pre-millenium British television was a lot weirder than you remember. One obsessive has dedicated his life to hilariously dissecting it for your pleasure…" - [Radio: 13 November 2023](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-13-november-2023/) - Featuring Matmos, Hannah MArks, Gazelle Twin, WaqWaq Kingdom, Buddhadatta, and more... - [Radio: 11 December 2023](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-11-december-2023/) - Featuring Kid Carpet, Large Plants, White Town, VÄLVĒ, VHS Head, and more... - [The Wisdom of JG Thirlwell, or how I learned to stop worrying and use pitch correction](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/the-wisdom-of-jg-thirlwell-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-use-pitch-correction/) - "When the man behind the music of Foetus, ‘Archer’ and ‘The Venture Bros.’ gives you advice, you should pay attention…" - [Radio: 8 January 2024 (best of 2023)](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-8-january-2024/) - Best of 2023, featuring Hannah Marks, Lonnie Holley, Andrew Hung, Bleedingblackwood, Matthew Herbert and more... - [Solving the Goodiepal equation](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/solving-the-goodiepal-equation/) - "Despite accusations of poisoning, Danish musician and thinker Goodiepal asked One Man Underground to introduce a documentary about him…" - [Radio: 5 February/4 March 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-4-march-2024/) - Featuring TISM, Stellarays, HUUUM, Angry Blackmen, Loula Yorke, and more... - [Radio: 1 April 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-1-april-2024/) - Featuring The Utopia Strong, Moor Mother, Magic Tuber Stringband, Jaye Jayle, Lætitia Sadier, and more... - [Radio: 29 April 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-29-april-2024/) - Featuring Caleb Landry Jones, da Googie, Omar Souleyman, Alison Cotton, Bonfire Hill, and more... - [Tommy Wiseau - jumping the (big) shark?](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/tommy-wiseau-jumping-the-big-shark/) - "The “disaster artist” behind The Room has made a new film. The question is - is he in on the joke?" - [The God Of Hellfire brings you… costume changes](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/the-god-of-hellfire-brings-you-costume-changes/) - "The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown set the music world ablaze in 1968. 56 years later, does the flame still burn?" - [Radio: 27 May 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-27-may-2024/) - Featuring Lord Spikeheart, Ex-Easter Island Head, Kavus Torabi, Pink Poison, Keeley Forsyth, and more... - [Radio: 24 June 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-24-june-2024/) - A selection of songs that inspired the making of 'Persons Underground'... - [The Gurdy Stone: a rock review](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/the-gurdy-stone-a-rock-review/) - "The men behind The Pogues and The KLF know how to rock. Literally." - [Radio: 22 July 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-22-july-2024/) - Featuring Snõõper, Beak>, Joanna Gemma Auguri, Concretism, Senyawa, and more... - [Keeley Forsyth - musical theatre](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/keeely-forsyth-musical-theatre/) - "When not acting on British telly, Keeley Forsyth is writing, recording and performing extraordinary neoclassical gothic ballads…" - [Brum The Noise - Supersonic Festival 2024 preview](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/supersonic-preview/) - "Supersonic is widely regarded as one of the UK’s top small festivals. In Spite will be there…" - [Radio: 19 August 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-19-august-2024/) - Featuring The 180Gs, Dame Area, Loula Yorke, Mope Grooves, Show Me The Body, and more... - [A Tale of Two Sweets: Rebellion and Beyond](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/rebellion-sweet/) - "In the first of 1MU's Rebellion write-ups, he contemplates the curious, complicated history of glam-rock legends Sweet. Or is that The Sweet?" - [Radio: 16 September 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-16-september-2024/) - Featuring Convict Class, Monhammad Syfkhan, Carol Hodge, Mordant Music, Sealionwoman, and more... - [Sandwiches and bog roll: Rebellion 2024 Day 0](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/rebellion-day0/) - "1MU arrives in Blackpool, and immediately becomes immersed in punk... and Covid?" - ["Thuggery, Bit of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Thuggery": Rebellion 2024 Day 1](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/rebellion-day1/) - "1MU arrives in Blackpool, and immediately becomes immersed in punk... and Covid?" - [Tea and Blood: Rebellion 2024 Day 2](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/rebellion-day2/) - "One Man Underground gives us his first day at the Rebellion Festival with photos by Dick Slaughter." - [Radio: 14 October 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-14-october-2024/) - Featuring Geordie Greep, Broadcast, Beautify Junkyards, Pharmakon, The Body & Dis Fig, and more... - [The Triumph Of Women: Supersonic 2024 Day One](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/supersonic24-day1/) - "1MU arrives in Birmingham for the opening day of Supersonic 2024, where women are bringing the noise." - [Pigs on poppers: Supersonic 2024 Day Two](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/supersonic24-day2/) - "1MU arrives in Birmingham for the opening day of Supersonic 2024, where women are bringing the noise." - [Radio: 11 November 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-11-november-2024/) - Featuring Mermaid Chunky, Daniel Johnston, Goat, Sly & The Family Drone, Laraaji, and more... - [Never Mind The Buckfast: Rebellion 2024 Day 3](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/rebellion-day3/) - "One Man Underground continues his adventures at the Rebellion Festival with day three... and exclusive band and crowd shots from the riot by Dick Slaughter Photo." - [“A Small Touch of Infanticide”: Supersonic 2024 Day 3](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/supersonic24-day3/) - "1MU’s Birmingham excursion comes to an end, with reviews and photos of Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Daisy Rickman, ØXN and more." - [Radio: 9 December 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-9-december-2024/) - Featuring Mermaid Chunky, Daniel Johnston, Goat, Sly & The Family Drone, Laraaji, and more... - [Radio: 6 January 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-6-january-2025/) - Featuring Mermaid Chunky, Daniel Johnston, Goat, Sly & The Family Drone, Laraaji, and more... - [My Corona: Rebellion 2024 Day 4](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/rebellion-day4/) - "One Man Underground guides us through his final day at the Rebellion Festival, featuring a phenomenal lineup..." - [Cheese Or Glory, It’s Just Another Story - The Cooper’s Hill Cheese Roll 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/cheese-rolling/) - "One Man Underground guides us through his final day at the Rebellion Festival, featuring a phenomenal lineup..." - [Radio: 3 February 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-3-february-2025/) - Featuring Mermaid Chunky, Daniel Johnston, Goat, Sly & The Family Drone, Laraaji, and more... - [One Man Underground’s favourite gig photos of 2024](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/2024-photos/) - "One Man Underground guides us through his final day at the Rebellion Festival, featuring a phenomenal lineup..." - [Radio: 3 March 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-3-march-2025/) - Featuring The Residents, tAngerinecAt, RÓIS, Jansky Noise, Marianne Faithfull, and more... - [Radio: 31 March 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-31-march-2025/) - Featuring new, old, weird, and wonderful music from the land of the rising sun... - [Radio: 28 April 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-28-april-2025/) - Featuring Lonnie Holley, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Panchiko, The Worm, Ceephax Acid Crew, and more... - [Kneecap Are Not The Story](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/kneecap-100/) - "Kneecap is the one of the most notorious bands in music right now. But the controversy is forcing them underground. Specifically, under Oxford Street…" - [Radio: 26 May 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-26-may-2025/) - Featuring a whole host of British transgender and non-binary artists... - [Stereolab: White Cliffs and Avant-Pop](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/stereolab-dover/) - "Showcasing their first album in 15 years ahead of a world tour, Stereolab chose to premiere the show amidst the white cliffs of Dover… Photos by Steven Drew. - [Radio: 23 June 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-23-june-2025/) - Featuring Half Man Half Biscuit, Alex Paxton, Cosey Fanni Tutti, Stereolab, Milkweed and more... - [Radio: 21 July 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-21-july-2025/) - Featuring Guerilla Toss, Nukleopatra, Al Karpenter, OSMIUM, Black Moth Super Rainbow and more... - [Radio: 18 August 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-18-august-2025/) - Featuring Wevie Stoner, Tara Cunningham, Jansky Noise, Osees, and highlights of Rebellion... - [The Non-Punk's Guide to Rebellion ‘25](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/rebellion25-preview/) - "Don’t let a total lack of punk credentials stop you from enjoying Rebellion ‘25 - 1MU guides you through some of the maelstrom with some more offbeat picks…" - [Once More Unto the Beach: 1MU at Rebellion ’25, Day 1](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/rebellion25-day1/) - "1MU takes on the Thursday of Rebellion ‘25, featuring Evil Blizzard, Steve Ignorant’s Slice Of Life, TV Smith & The Bored Teenagers, and more…" - [Radio: 15 September 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-15-september-2025/) - Featuring Burn Into Sleep and Dream Skills, Rún, Susannah Stark, Sealionwoman, No Joy, and more... - [Radio: 13 October 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-13-october-2025/) - Featuring Kling Klang, The Genesis, Mulatu Astatke, Babyslave, Cardiacs, and more... - [Radio: 10 November 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-10-november-2025/) - Featuring EarthBall, Cloud Canyons, Hilary Woods, Arseless Chaps, Anna von Hausswolff, and more... - [Radio: 8 December 2025](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-8-december-2025/) - Featuring EarthBall, Cloud Canyons, Hilary Woods, Arseless Chaps, Anna von Hausswolff, and more... - [Radio: 5 January 2026](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/radio-5-january-2026/) - Featuring songs from my 10 favourite albums of 2025... ## Pages - [](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/) - Music, radio and writing by Lee Ashcroft - [Bill Drummond's memoir UNCUT](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/drummond-folly-uncut/) - If you are reading this... lucky you. I Am Fifty-Eight 29th of April 2011 to 28th of April 2012 by Lee Ashcroft “I cannot tell by word of mouth; there is a knack in it. I cannot teach the knack to my son, nor can my son learn it from me. This it is that - [Bill Drummond's memoir](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/drummond-folly/) - In 2022, I was selected at random to write a chapter of the memoir of artist, musician, and provocateur Bill Drummond, to mark his upcoming 70th birthday. Each randomly selected writer was given a year of Bill's life, and the instruction to write 1000 words, in the first person, about what he did in that - [Other music and releases](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/othermusic/) - Assorted 2008-2024 music by Lee Ashcroft - ['Persons Underground' press pack](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/personsundergroundpress/) - “Moody beats for a post-lockdown hellscape. Contains theremin.” - [Lee Ashcroft - 'Persons Underground'](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/personsunderground/) - “Moody beats for a post-lockdown hellscape. Contains theremin.” 2024 music by Lee Ashcroft and friends. - [The Rock Garden Of Chandigarh](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/chandigarh/) - "I swear this band is cursed..." 2015-2023 music by Lee Ashcroft and friends. - [Za Ginipiggu](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/zaginipiggu/) - "The experiment wasn’t entirely successful." 2006-2010 music by Lee Ashcroft. - [The Nearly](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/thenearly/) - "The Nearly makes audio-visual-electro-ADHD-witch-acid-rave-house." 2011 music by Lee Ashcroft. - [Mixomatosis](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/mixomatosis/) - "Whatever I did, I'm sorry." 2004-2011 music by Lee Ashcroft. - [Boiled Head](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/boiledhead/) - "Because in some cases, 'done' is better than 'perfect'." 2018 music by Lee Ashcroft. ## Categories - [Radio](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/category/radio/) - [Writing](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/category/writing/) ## Tags - [Radio](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/tag/radio/) - [Writing](https://onemanunderground.co.uk/tag/writing/)