SteveM
@steve19m.bsky.social
Music lover (indie rock, shoegaze, post punk + sharing and discovering new stuff) 🎶
Gonna be a long shortlist for #5DebutAlbums9094 but this will definitely be a contender.
#nowplaying
Yerself is Steam - Mercury Rev
Chasing a Bee, where a pretty flute melody is overwhelmed by a nuclear explosion of guitar noise halfway through, sets the tone and in Frittering it has one of all time favourite songs. A warped masterpiece of an album
🤩🤩
Yerself is Steam - Mercury Rev
Chasing a Bee, where a pretty flute melody is overwhelmed by a nuclear explosion of guitar noise halfway through, sets the tone and in Frittering it has one of all time favourite songs. A warped masterpiece of an album
🤩🤩
January 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Gonna be a long shortlist for #5DebutAlbums9094 but this will definitely be a contender.
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
3. A song about falling in love
Fell In Love With A Girl
The White Stripes
youtu.be/fTH71AAxXmM?...
#MusicChallenge
3. A song about falling in love
Fell In Love With A Girl
The White Stripes
youtu.be/fTH71AAxXmM?...
The White Stripes - Fell In Love With A Girl (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by The White Stripes
youtu.be
January 3, 2026 at 5:25 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
3. A song about falling in love
Fell In Love With A Girl
The White Stripes
youtu.be/fTH71AAxXmM?...
#MusicChallenge
3. A song about falling in love
Fell In Love With A Girl
The White Stripes
youtu.be/fTH71AAxXmM?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
2. A song that has aged beautifully
Art-I-Ficial
X-Ray Spex (1978)
Still rocks and still lyrically relevant (equally true of the whole album not only this track). Poly was way ahead of her time.
youtu.be/3VB43Gp6Who?...
#MusicChallenge
2. A song that has aged beautifully
Art-I-Ficial
X-Ray Spex (1978)
Still rocks and still lyrically relevant (equally true of the whole album not only this track). Poly was way ahead of her time.
youtu.be/3VB43Gp6Who?...
Art-I-Ficial
YouTube video by X-Ray Spex - Topic
youtu.be
January 2, 2026 at 6:13 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
2. A song that has aged beautifully
Art-I-Ficial
X-Ray Spex (1978)
Still rocks and still lyrically relevant (equally true of the whole album not only this track). Poly was way ahead of her time.
youtu.be/3VB43Gp6Who?...
#MusicChallenge
2. A song that has aged beautifully
Art-I-Ficial
X-Ray Spex (1978)
Still rocks and still lyrically relevant (equally true of the whole album not only this track). Poly was way ahead of her time.
youtu.be/3VB43Gp6Who?...
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
1. A song that instantly puts you in a good mood
Gepetto - Belly
youtu.be/SBi676v4Gs4?...
#MusicChallenge
1. A song that instantly puts you in a good mood
Gepetto - Belly
youtu.be/SBi676v4Gs4?...
January 1, 2026 at 6:31 AM
#IsmuasMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge
1. A song that instantly puts you in a good mood
Gepetto - Belly
youtu.be/SBi676v4Gs4?...
#MusicChallenge
1. A song that instantly puts you in a good mood
Gepetto - Belly
youtu.be/SBi676v4Gs4?...
#nowplaying
Thank you daughter for getting me this masterpiece for Xmas 🩶
Thank you daughter for getting me this masterpiece for Xmas 🩶
December 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#nowplaying
Thank you daughter for getting me this masterpiece for Xmas 🩶
Thank you daughter for getting me this masterpiece for Xmas 🩶
Three classics from my local record store, 25% off coming in at £50. Onion Vinyl in Felixstowe if you happen to be in Suffolk, really nice fellas too. #vinyl
December 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Three classics from my local record store, 25% off coming in at £50. Onion Vinyl in Felixstowe if you happen to be in Suffolk, really nice fellas too. #vinyl
Merry Christmas folks 🎄
An hour or two of calm before the storm.
Best wishes & special cheers to the #MusicChallenge community, especially those who take the time to run challenges…not sure what I’d do without you!!
An hour or two of calm before the storm.
Best wishes & special cheers to the #MusicChallenge community, especially those who take the time to run challenges…not sure what I’d do without you!!
December 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Merry Christmas folks 🎄
An hour or two of calm before the storm.
Best wishes & special cheers to the #MusicChallenge community, especially those who take the time to run challenges…not sure what I’d do without you!!
An hour or two of calm before the storm.
Best wishes & special cheers to the #MusicChallenge community, especially those who take the time to run challenges…not sure what I’d do without you!!
#5albums25
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
My last pick, loved this one. Been a fan of SVE for while now and think this is her best work. Was also my favourite gig of the year.
Fave track: Idiot Box
youtu.be/uVyhon0Nw8Q?...
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
My last pick, loved this one. Been a fan of SVE for while now and think this is her best work. Was also my favourite gig of the year.
Fave track: Idiot Box
youtu.be/uVyhon0Nw8Q?...
December 24, 2025 at 9:16 AM
#5albums25
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
My last pick, loved this one. Been a fan of SVE for while now and think this is her best work. Was also my favourite gig of the year.
Fave track: Idiot Box
youtu.be/uVyhon0Nw8Q?...
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
My last pick, loved this one. Been a fan of SVE for while now and think this is her best work. Was also my favourite gig of the year.
Fave track: Idiot Box
youtu.be/uVyhon0Nw8Q?...
#5albums25
Moonlight Concessions
Throwing Muses
Admittedly I’m not really objective when it comes to Kristin Hersh, her music just resonates and this is no different.
Fave track: Albatross
youtu.be/fEH69ROI5zw?...
Moonlight Concessions
Throwing Muses
Admittedly I’m not really objective when it comes to Kristin Hersh, her music just resonates and this is no different.
Fave track: Albatross
youtu.be/fEH69ROI5zw?...
December 23, 2025 at 9:18 PM
#5albums25
Moonlight Concessions
Throwing Muses
Admittedly I’m not really objective when it comes to Kristin Hersh, her music just resonates and this is no different.
Fave track: Albatross
youtu.be/fEH69ROI5zw?...
Moonlight Concessions
Throwing Muses
Admittedly I’m not really objective when it comes to Kristin Hersh, her music just resonates and this is no different.
Fave track: Albatross
youtu.be/fEH69ROI5zw?...
#5albums25
Lotus
Little Simz
A deeply personal album as the fallout from the split with long time collaborator Inflo is still raw. There’s anger but also reflection, vulnerability, and defiance…it’s a great listen.
Fave Track: Peace
youtu.be/-mu1YTwmWPU?...
Lotus
Little Simz
A deeply personal album as the fallout from the split with long time collaborator Inflo is still raw. There’s anger but also reflection, vulnerability, and defiance…it’s a great listen.
Fave Track: Peace
youtu.be/-mu1YTwmWPU?...
December 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM
#5albums25
Lotus
Little Simz
A deeply personal album as the fallout from the split with long time collaborator Inflo is still raw. There’s anger but also reflection, vulnerability, and defiance…it’s a great listen.
Fave Track: Peace
youtu.be/-mu1YTwmWPU?...
Lotus
Little Simz
A deeply personal album as the fallout from the split with long time collaborator Inflo is still raw. There’s anger but also reflection, vulnerability, and defiance…it’s a great listen.
Fave Track: Peace
youtu.be/-mu1YTwmWPU?...
#5albums25
NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
Best rock album of the year, this would get my vote.
Fave track: SOLE
youtu.be/2iry0ssksZg?...
NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
Best rock album of the year, this would get my vote.
Fave track: SOLE
youtu.be/2iry0ssksZg?...
December 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
#5albums25
NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
Best rock album of the year, this would get my vote.
Fave track: SOLE
youtu.be/2iry0ssksZg?...
NEVER ENOUGH
Turnstile
Best rock album of the year, this would get my vote.
Fave track: SOLE
youtu.be/2iry0ssksZg?...
#5albums25
Decisions
Blankenberge
Possibly my most eagerly anticipated release of the year and it was another sublime album from the masters of modern shoegaze.
Fave track: Our Home Our Planet
youtu.be/F_l711kgpPs?...
Decisions
Blankenberge
Possibly my most eagerly anticipated release of the year and it was another sublime album from the masters of modern shoegaze.
Fave track: Our Home Our Planet
youtu.be/F_l711kgpPs?...
December 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#5albums25
Decisions
Blankenberge
Possibly my most eagerly anticipated release of the year and it was another sublime album from the masters of modern shoegaze.
Fave track: Our Home Our Planet
youtu.be/F_l711kgpPs?...
Decisions
Blankenberge
Possibly my most eagerly anticipated release of the year and it was another sublime album from the masters of modern shoegaze.
Fave track: Our Home Our Planet
youtu.be/F_l711kgpPs?...
#last4albums
…whilst wrapping presents.
…whilst wrapping presents.
December 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
#last4albums
…whilst wrapping presents.
…whilst wrapping presents.
#5albums25
Something to Consume
Die Spitz
Die Spitz bring the fire on this one. It’s fierce, loud and frequently thrilling 🔥
Fave track: RIDING WITH MY GIRLS
youtu.be/Y_nLWl5ZPtA?...
Something to Consume
Die Spitz
Die Spitz bring the fire on this one. It’s fierce, loud and frequently thrilling 🔥
Fave track: RIDING WITH MY GIRLS
youtu.be/Y_nLWl5ZPtA?...
RIDING WITH MY GIRLS
YouTube video by Die Spitz - Topic
youtu.be
December 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM
#5albums25
Something to Consume
Die Spitz
Die Spitz bring the fire on this one. It’s fierce, loud and frequently thrilling 🔥
Fave track: RIDING WITH MY GIRLS
youtu.be/Y_nLWl5ZPtA?...
Something to Consume
Die Spitz
Die Spitz bring the fire on this one. It’s fierce, loud and frequently thrilling 🔥
Fave track: RIDING WITH MY GIRLS
youtu.be/Y_nLWl5ZPtA?...
#5albums25.
It’s a Beautiful Place
Water From Your Eyes
Artful and imaginative combo of guitars, electronica and indie pop. They’re new to me despite this being their 7th album…really liked it.
Fave track: Life Signs
youtu.be/1reSpJWbuYE?...
It’s a Beautiful Place
Water From Your Eyes
Artful and imaginative combo of guitars, electronica and indie pop. They’re new to me despite this being their 7th album…really liked it.
Fave track: Life Signs
youtu.be/1reSpJWbuYE?...
December 17, 2025 at 6:39 AM
#5albums25.
It’s a Beautiful Place
Water From Your Eyes
Artful and imaginative combo of guitars, electronica and indie pop. They’re new to me despite this being their 7th album…really liked it.
Fave track: Life Signs
youtu.be/1reSpJWbuYE?...
It’s a Beautiful Place
Water From Your Eyes
Artful and imaginative combo of guitars, electronica and indie pop. They’re new to me despite this being their 7th album…really liked it.
Fave track: Life Signs
youtu.be/1reSpJWbuYE?...
#5albums25
Less on my 2025 list compared to last year but still some quality albums.
Loved the dark drama of this
Glutton For Punishment
Heartworms
Fave track: Smugglers Adventure
youtu.be/_rJKSop-FmA?...
Less on my 2025 list compared to last year but still some quality albums.
Loved the dark drama of this
Glutton For Punishment
Heartworms
Fave track: Smugglers Adventure
youtu.be/_rJKSop-FmA?...
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
#5albums25
Less on my 2025 list compared to last year but still some quality albums.
Loved the dark drama of this
Glutton For Punishment
Heartworms
Fave track: Smugglers Adventure
youtu.be/_rJKSop-FmA?...
Less on my 2025 list compared to last year but still some quality albums.
Loved the dark drama of this
Glutton For Punishment
Heartworms
Fave track: Smugglers Adventure
youtu.be/_rJKSop-FmA?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 15 - Sundrops
We got round 9 of Kristin’s 11 solo albums in the end but it’s back to Hips and Makers for the final pick 🩶
Thanks @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social and @geodrew.bsky.social as always.
youtu.be/n8fNQuoEdcE?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 15 - Sundrops
We got round 9 of Kristin’s 11 solo albums in the end but it’s back to Hips and Makers for the final pick 🩶
Thanks @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social and @geodrew.bsky.social as always.
youtu.be/n8fNQuoEdcE?...
Sundrops
YouTube video by Kristin Hersh - Topic
youtu.be
December 15, 2025 at 7:09 AM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 15 - Sundrops
We got round 9 of Kristin’s 11 solo albums in the end but it’s back to Hips and Makers for the final pick 🩶
Thanks @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social and @geodrew.bsky.social as always.
youtu.be/n8fNQuoEdcE?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 15 - Sundrops
We got round 9 of Kristin’s 11 solo albums in the end but it’s back to Hips and Makers for the final pick 🩶
Thanks @olgalovesyuri.bsky.social and @geodrew.bsky.social as always.
youtu.be/n8fNQuoEdcE?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 14 - Your Dirty Answer
(Album: Sunny Border Blue)
🩶🖤
youtu.be/stwhXOs1x7U?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 14 - Your Dirty Answer
(Album: Sunny Border Blue)
🩶🖤
youtu.be/stwhXOs1x7U?...
Your Dirty Answer
YouTube video by Kristin Hersh - Topic
youtu.be
December 13, 2025 at 10:50 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 14 - Your Dirty Answer
(Album: Sunny Border Blue)
🩶🖤
youtu.be/stwhXOs1x7U?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 14 - Your Dirty Answer
(Album: Sunny Border Blue)
🩶🖤
youtu.be/stwhXOs1x7U?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 12 - LAX
(Album: Possible Dust Clouds)
The one on this list that’s most akin to Throwing Muses. The album’s generally heavier and louder than the majority of her solo work too.
youtu.be/VdHs-YuqYKc?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 12 - LAX
(Album: Possible Dust Clouds)
The one on this list that’s most akin to Throwing Muses. The album’s generally heavier and louder than the majority of her solo work too.
youtu.be/VdHs-YuqYKc?...
December 12, 2025 at 11:09 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 12 - LAX
(Album: Possible Dust Clouds)
The one on this list that’s most akin to Throwing Muses. The album’s generally heavier and louder than the majority of her solo work too.
youtu.be/VdHs-YuqYKc?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 12 - LAX
(Album: Possible Dust Clouds)
The one on this list that’s most akin to Throwing Muses. The album’s generally heavier and louder than the majority of her solo work too.
youtu.be/VdHs-YuqYKc?...
Always wanted to see Beth Orton and now she’s playing just round the corner 😎 thanks @btcipswich.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Always wanted to see Beth Orton and now she’s playing just round the corner 😎 thanks @btcipswich.bsky.social
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 12 - Mississippi Kite
(Album: Crooked)
Great song, great album 🩶
youtu.be/L1-_-h1C-bM?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 12 - Mississippi Kite
(Album: Crooked)
Great song, great album 🩶
youtu.be/L1-_-h1C-bM?...
Kristin Hersh - Mississippi Kite (Live on KEXP)
YouTube video by KEXP
youtu.be
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 12 - Mississippi Kite
(Album: Crooked)
Great song, great album 🩶
youtu.be/L1-_-h1C-bM?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 12 - Mississippi Kite
(Album: Crooked)
Great song, great album 🩶
youtu.be/L1-_-h1C-bM?...
December 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 11 - Houdini Blues
(Album: Hips and Makers)
youtu.be/8E8V96nPYDU?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 11 - Houdini Blues
(Album: Hips and Makers)
youtu.be/8E8V96nPYDU?...
Houdini Blues
YouTube video by Kristin Hersh - Topic
youtu.be
December 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 11 - Houdini Blues
(Album: Hips and Makers)
youtu.be/8E8V96nPYDU?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 11 - Houdini Blues
(Album: Hips and Makers)
youtu.be/8E8V96nPYDU?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 10 - Eyeshine
(Album: Clear Pond Road)
Nearly 40 years on from the Throwing Muses debut and still putting out great music on her own terms. My favourite track from last year’s Clear Pond Road.
youtu.be/8HVgOdRSXqA?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 10 - Eyeshine
(Album: Clear Pond Road)
Nearly 40 years on from the Throwing Muses debut and still putting out great music on her own terms. My favourite track from last year’s Clear Pond Road.
youtu.be/8HVgOdRSXqA?...
Kristin Hersh - Eyeshine
YouTube video by firerecords
youtu.be
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 10 - Eyeshine
(Album: Clear Pond Road)
Nearly 40 years on from the Throwing Muses debut and still putting out great music on her own terms. My favourite track from last year’s Clear Pond Road.
youtu.be/8HVgOdRSXqA?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 10 - Eyeshine
(Album: Clear Pond Road)
Nearly 40 years on from the Throwing Muses debut and still putting out great music on her own terms. My favourite track from last year’s Clear Pond Road.
youtu.be/8HVgOdRSXqA?...
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 9 - Snake Oil
(Album: The Grotto)
Wanted to highlight as many of Kristin’s 11 solo albums as I can. I like The Grotto a lot, it’s gentle, understated and as such often overlooked but has a charm all of its own.
youtu.be/Zm7WguuBcMg?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 9 - Snake Oil
(Album: The Grotto)
Wanted to highlight as many of Kristin’s 11 solo albums as I can. I like The Grotto a lot, it’s gentle, understated and as such often overlooked but has a charm all of its own.
youtu.be/Zm7WguuBcMg?...
Snake Oil
YouTube video by Kristin Hersh - Topic
youtu.be
December 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 9 - Snake Oil
(Album: The Grotto)
Wanted to highlight as many of Kristin’s 11 solo albums as I can. I like The Grotto a lot, it’s gentle, understated and as such often overlooked but has a charm all of its own.
youtu.be/Zm7WguuBcMg?...
#MusicChallenge
Kristin Hersh
Unranked
Day 9 - Snake Oil
(Album: The Grotto)
Wanted to highlight as many of Kristin’s 11 solo albums as I can. I like The Grotto a lot, it’s gentle, understated and as such often overlooked but has a charm all of its own.
youtu.be/Zm7WguuBcMg?...