Mat Osman
@matosman.bsky.social
Suede bassist. Author - The Ghost Theatre out now via Bloomsbury. Producer/composer. Didz at Quietus for musical stuff, Victoria Hobbs at AM Heath for books
If you get a chance to see the Patti Smith 50th anniversary of Horses show just go. Absolutely magical night: no light show, no backdrop, no stacks of amps, just five phenomenal musicians and one of the greatest records of all time
October 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
If you get a chance to see the Patti Smith 50th anniversary of Horses show just go. Absolutely magical night: no light show, no backdrop, no stacks of amps, just five phenomenal musicians and one of the greatest records of all time
And then talking to ML Rio about her fantastic new rock ‘n’ roll road trip novel, Hot Wax
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An Evening with M. L. Rio at Hoxton Hall | Events at Waterstones Bookshops | Waterstones
Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with M. L. Rio at Hoxton Hall today.
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October 7, 2025 at 9:28 AM
And then talking to ML Rio about her fantastic new rock ‘n’ roll road trip novel, Hot Wax
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Two book events where I’m going to be Qing rather than Aing. Firstly, talking to Smiths drummer and all-round good guy Mike Joyce about his upcoming memoir…
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Mike Joyce: In Conversation + Signing Tickets | £29 | 9 Nov @ Rough Trade East London, London | DICE
Rough Trade East is very excited to present an in-conversation event and signing from Mike Joyce, hosted by Mat Osman. This unique event celebrates the relea...
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October 7, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Two book events where I’m going to be Qing rather than Aing. Firstly, talking to Smiths drummer and all-round good guy Mike Joyce about his upcoming memoir…
dice.fm/partner/tick...
dice.fm/partner/tick...
September 26, 2025 at 11:06 AM
In a cab that’s playing a Spotify more-like-Dr Hook radio playlist and I’ve never experienced such a Proustian rush at 9am before
September 24, 2025 at 8:34 AM
In a cab that’s playing a Spotify more-like-Dr Hook radio playlist and I’ve never experienced such a Proustian rush at 9am before
Proud that AM Heath are part of the inaugural Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction. Created in honour of one of the greatest writers, this award supports unpublished and unagented writers in the UK. Entries at hilarymantelprize.com
#HilaryMantelPrize #LiteraryPrize #EmergingWriters
#HilaryMantelPrize #LiteraryPrize #EmergingWriters
September 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Proud that AM Heath are part of the inaugural Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction. Created in honour of one of the greatest writers, this award supports unpublished and unagented writers in the UK. Entries at hilarymantelprize.com
#HilaryMantelPrize #LiteraryPrize #EmergingWriters
#HilaryMantelPrize #LiteraryPrize #EmergingWriters
Five nights, four venues, 65 different songs (dating from 1986 to 2025) and one orchestra. Thank you to everyone who came to the Suede Southbank Takeover, to the tireless South Bank staff, and to Charles Hazelwood and his fabulous Paraorchestra
(pix Bex Walton, Izumi Kumazawa & Jo Whitfield)
(pix Bex Walton, Izumi Kumazawa & Jo Whitfield)
September 20, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Five nights, four venues, 65 different songs (dating from 1986 to 2025) and one orchestra. Thank you to everyone who came to the Suede Southbank Takeover, to the tireless South Bank staff, and to Charles Hazelwood and his fabulous Paraorchestra
(pix Bex Walton, Izumi Kumazawa & Jo Whitfield)
(pix Bex Walton, Izumi Kumazawa & Jo Whitfield)
So happy to be able to announce that the fabulous team at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social will be bringing you my third novel, We Are Starting Our Descent, in 2027. Lots more news to come
September 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
So happy to be able to announce that the fabulous team at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social will be bringing you my third novel, We Are Starting Our Descent, in 2027. Lots more news to come
Not sure if I posted these at the time. Fantastic pencil sketches of the soundcheck, gig and set-up of our Ally Pally gig by acclaimed artist (and friend) @lachlangoudieart . He’s kindly gifting me one of them; which should I choose?
September 8, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Not sure if I posted these at the time. Fantastic pencil sketches of the soundcheck, gig and set-up of our Ally Pally gig by acclaimed artist (and friend) @lachlangoudieart . He’s kindly gifting me one of them; which should I choose?
What a pleasure it was to talk to two musical heroes, the Hanley Brothers, about The Fall, making music and a hundred other things.
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MAT OSMAN - It's Always the Quiet Ones | Oh! Brother
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September 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM
What a pleasure it was to talk to two musical heroes, the Hanley Brothers, about The Fall, making music and a hundred other things.
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Really enjoyed doing this Art of Longevity podcast, though my 25-year-old self would have scoffed at the idea
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TAOL: Suede Revisited — THE SONG SOMMELIER
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August 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Really enjoyed doing this Art of Longevity podcast, though my 25-year-old self would have scoffed at the idea
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Absolute Radio session featuring two oldies and two newbies. Thanks for having us
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Suede - Absolute Radio Live Session
YouTube video by Absolute Radio
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August 18, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Absolute Radio session featuring two oldies and two newbies. Thanks for having us
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=laGK...
This fan-made Trance State video is amazing. Who knew dancing German footballers was the vibe the song needed? Thank you Rachel Apps
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Suede - Trance State (Fan Video)
YouTube video by Rachel Apps
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August 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This fan-made Trance State video is amazing. Who knew dancing German footballers was the vibe the song needed? Thank you Rachel Apps
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYcz...
Yesterday’s @bbcradio2.bsky.social Sofa Session with the wonderful Jo Whiley. Includes an unexpected cover, fishpond revelations and unlikely funeral soundtracking. From about 38 minutes
Jo Whiley - Sofa Session: Suede! - BBC Sounds
Suede play a Sofa Session for Jo including new music, a cover and an old favourite.
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July 31, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Yesterday’s @bbcradio2.bsky.social Sofa Session with the wonderful Jo Whiley. Includes an unexpected cover, fishpond revelations and unlikely funeral soundtracking. From about 38 minutes
Crew band setting up for tonight’s @bbcradio2.bsky.social session
July 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Crew band setting up for tonight’s @bbcradio2.bsky.social session
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This is nice. Joni Mitchell recorded in London in late 1968, backed by a group led by John Cameron on harpsichord, and featuring Harold McNair on flute. open.spotify.com/track/72CY4C...
Chelsea Morning (with The John Cameron Group) - Live on Top Gear, BBC Radio, London, England, 9/23/1968
Joni Mitchell, The John Cameron Group · Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971) · Song · 2021
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July 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
This is nice. Joni Mitchell recorded in London in late 1968, backed by a group led by John Cameron on harpsichord, and featuring Harold McNair on flute. open.spotify.com/track/72CY4C...
Devastated to hear that Eamon Downes has died. He was a friend long before we worked together and he was always the most positive, life-loving, funny, kind and gentle person. Sending so much love to his (many, many) friends and the family he adored
July 22, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Devastated to hear that Eamon Downes has died. He was a friend long before we worked together and he was always the most positive, life-loving, funny, kind and gentle person. Sending so much love to his (many, many) friends and the family he adored
I had a chance to read this early and it’s excellent. It’s rare to see the sheer grind of touring so relentlessly documented, and Justin’s account of his condition is done with no pity at all (though it’s terrifying for anyone who works with their hands). Fabulously written, too
In support of his remarkable forthcoming memoir, come and join Justin on his Tremolo Diaries book tour
Tickets:
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Tickets:
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July 11, 2025 at 8:14 AM
I had a chance to read this early and it’s excellent. It’s rare to see the sheer grind of touring so relentlessly documented, and Justin’s account of his condition is done with no pity at all (though it’s terrifying for anyone who works with their hands). Fabulously written, too
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I love a) this cover and b) how Suede now look like the cast of a gritty ITV crime procedural.
(l-r)
Mat - Beleaguered boss
Richard - Life-hardened sidekick
Brett - Detective who plays by his own rules.
Neil - Undercover drugs operative
Simon - Forensic pathologist
1/2
(l-r)
Mat - Beleaguered boss
Richard - Life-hardened sidekick
Brett - Detective who plays by his own rules.
Neil - Undercover drugs operative
Simon - Forensic pathologist
1/2
July 10, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I love a) this cover and b) how Suede now look like the cast of a gritty ITV crime procedural.
(l-r)
Mat - Beleaguered boss
Richard - Life-hardened sidekick
Brett - Detective who plays by his own rules.
Neil - Undercover drugs operative
Simon - Forensic pathologist
1/2
(l-r)
Mat - Beleaguered boss
Richard - Life-hardened sidekick
Brett - Detective who plays by his own rules.
Neil - Undercover drugs operative
Simon - Forensic pathologist
1/2
What’s this? The front cover of an actual, physical magazine, full of great writing and smart photos? What a time to be alive….
July 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
What’s this? The front cover of an actual, physical magazine, full of great writing and smart photos? What a time to be alive….
My favourite Bowie book, I think. Definitely the one that most makes listening to the songs a richer experience. I’ll be ordering
A brief note about the Rebel Rebel revision (on sale July 8, but you can order it now): bowiesongs.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/r...
Rebel Rebel: A New Version
Presenting: The second edition of Rebel Rebel: The Songs of David Bowie, 1963-1976, which will go on sale on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, and which can be pre-ordered right now. This site gives you some o…
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July 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM
My favourite Bowie book, I think. Definitely the one that most makes listening to the songs a richer experience. I’ll be ordering
For anyone who doesn’t believe that the Japanese have perfected modern life, I give you… the hash brown baguette
June 28, 2025 at 8:56 AM
For anyone who doesn’t believe that the Japanese have perfected modern life, I give you… the hash brown baguette
Cover of a YT Music Suede bootleg. I can’t even tell which one is supposed to be me.
June 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Cover of a YT Music Suede bootleg. I can’t even tell which one is supposed to be me.