SteveaV8
@steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social
Dream Pop. Track & Field.
🏃🇬🇧junior 10k road best; ex-1st cat 🚴🏻♂️ roadie; now Phoenix masters 🏃trackie: 5🇬🇧🥇; 1🇪🇺🥈; 2 🌍 records.
🏃🇬🇧junior 10k road best; ex-1st cat 🚴🏻♂️ roadie; now Phoenix masters 🏃trackie: 5🇬🇧🥇; 1🇪🇺🥈; 2 🌍 records.
Ooof…!
Last Tourist
Leeds band’s eponymous 2023 debut is a beaut
🎶👌
Track: Lust
youtu.be/I0GVa6flDMY?...
Last Tourist
Leeds band’s eponymous 2023 debut is a beaut
🎶👌
Track: Lust
youtu.be/I0GVa6flDMY?...
January 18, 2026 at 12:51 PM
Ooof…!
Last Tourist
Leeds band’s eponymous 2023 debut is a beaut
🎶👌
Track: Lust
youtu.be/I0GVa6flDMY?...
Last Tourist
Leeds band’s eponymous 2023 debut is a beaut
🎶👌
Track: Lust
youtu.be/I0GVa6flDMY?...
Most listened to albums of 2025
January 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Most listened to albums of 2025
Summary of the music I listened to in 2025
Top artists
Top artists
January 12, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Summary of the music I listened to in 2025
Top artists
Top artists
1. Festive 15 2025 Album Of The Year
End Of Circles
By Wallners
Gorgeous cinematic chamber pop debut from 4 Austrian siblings. A sound so detailed & intimate they could be playing in your living room. Close your eyes & float away to this title track:
youtu.be/81toZio7qqM?si…
End Of Circles
By Wallners
Gorgeous cinematic chamber pop debut from 4 Austrian siblings. A sound so detailed & intimate they could be playing in your living room. Close your eyes & float away to this title track:
youtu.be/81toZio7qqM?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
1. Festive 15 2025 Album Of The Year
End Of Circles
By Wallners
Gorgeous cinematic chamber pop debut from 4 Austrian siblings. A sound so detailed & intimate they could be playing in your living room. Close your eyes & float away to this title track:
youtu.be/81toZio7qqM?si…
End Of Circles
By Wallners
Gorgeous cinematic chamber pop debut from 4 Austrian siblings. A sound so detailed & intimate they could be playing in your living room. Close your eyes & float away to this title track:
youtu.be/81toZio7qqM?si…
2. Chrysalis
By She’s Green
This was my new band find of the year. Maybe an EP but it’s so special it takes runner up spot. Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil. My kind of music 🎶🫠
Opening track, Graze:
youtu.be/-O1dQ3Nh8As?si…
By She’s Green
This was my new band find of the year. Maybe an EP but it’s so special it takes runner up spot. Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil. My kind of music 🎶🫠
Opening track, Graze:
youtu.be/-O1dQ3Nh8As?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
2. Chrysalis
By She’s Green
This was my new band find of the year. Maybe an EP but it’s so special it takes runner up spot. Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil. My kind of music 🎶🫠
Opening track, Graze:
youtu.be/-O1dQ3Nh8As?si…
By She’s Green
This was my new band find of the year. Maybe an EP but it’s so special it takes runner up spot. Cocteau Twins, This Mortal Coil. My kind of music 🎶🫠
Opening track, Graze:
youtu.be/-O1dQ3Nh8As?si…
3. LUV
By Sugar For The Pill
In their own words: ‘influenced by early 90’s bands like My bloody Valentine, Slowdive, dreamy indie bands like Cocteau Twins, Lush’ 😍
Just listen to the celestial guitars on LUV
youtu.be/8GBnLBdHi-8?si…
By Sugar For The Pill
In their own words: ‘influenced by early 90’s bands like My bloody Valentine, Slowdive, dreamy indie bands like Cocteau Twins, Lush’ 😍
Just listen to the celestial guitars on LUV
youtu.be/8GBnLBdHi-8?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
3. LUV
By Sugar For The Pill
In their own words: ‘influenced by early 90’s bands like My bloody Valentine, Slowdive, dreamy indie bands like Cocteau Twins, Lush’ 😍
Just listen to the celestial guitars on LUV
youtu.be/8GBnLBdHi-8?si…
By Sugar For The Pill
In their own words: ‘influenced by early 90’s bands like My bloody Valentine, Slowdive, dreamy indie bands like Cocteau Twins, Lush’ 😍
Just listen to the celestial guitars on LUV
youtu.be/8GBnLBdHi-8?si…
4. Close To The Knife
By Blue Foundation
Echoes of Julee Cruise, The Fauns and many other dream pop treats on here.
Title track - urge you to click this one - it’s a gem!
youtu.be/0Pv9A9fqoT4?si…
By Blue Foundation
Echoes of Julee Cruise, The Fauns and many other dream pop treats on here.
Title track - urge you to click this one - it’s a gem!
youtu.be/0Pv9A9fqoT4?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
4. Close To The Knife
By Blue Foundation
Echoes of Julee Cruise, The Fauns and many other dream pop treats on here.
Title track - urge you to click this one - it’s a gem!
youtu.be/0Pv9A9fqoT4?si…
By Blue Foundation
Echoes of Julee Cruise, The Fauns and many other dream pop treats on here.
Title track - urge you to click this one - it’s a gem!
youtu.be/0Pv9A9fqoT4?si…
Festive 15 2025 top 5
5. And Your Song Is Like A Circle
By Skullcrusher
Indie folk / dream pop artist, Hellen Ballantine.
Stunning album.
Dragon:
youtu.be/u7BBtb0zBPQ?si…
5. And Your Song Is Like A Circle
By Skullcrusher
Indie folk / dream pop artist, Hellen Ballantine.
Stunning album.
Dragon:
youtu.be/u7BBtb0zBPQ?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Festive 15 2025 top 5
5. And Your Song Is Like A Circle
By Skullcrusher
Indie folk / dream pop artist, Hellen Ballantine.
Stunning album.
Dragon:
youtu.be/u7BBtb0zBPQ?si…
5. And Your Song Is Like A Circle
By Skullcrusher
Indie folk / dream pop artist, Hellen Ballantine.
Stunning album.
Dragon:
youtu.be/u7BBtb0zBPQ?si…
6. Holy Island
By Sister Ray Davies
A softer chamber psych / dream pop sound on this exceptional debut album.
Celestial guitars, hushed vocals. Stunning.
youtu.be/QyDN2Opwps8?si…
By Sister Ray Davies
A softer chamber psych / dream pop sound on this exceptional debut album.
Celestial guitars, hushed vocals. Stunning.
youtu.be/QyDN2Opwps8?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
6. Holy Island
By Sister Ray Davies
A softer chamber psych / dream pop sound on this exceptional debut album.
Celestial guitars, hushed vocals. Stunning.
youtu.be/QyDN2Opwps8?si…
By Sister Ray Davies
A softer chamber psych / dream pop sound on this exceptional debut album.
Celestial guitars, hushed vocals. Stunning.
youtu.be/QyDN2Opwps8?si…
7. Gone Down Meadowland
By Floral Image
British psych band will appeal to fans of Tame Impala, Beak, etc. Great driving bass-lines, 60s reverb & fuzz. Regrettably missed them when they played GSD in Brighton this year.
youtu.be/YJhDX0J_3xE?si…
By Floral Image
British psych band will appeal to fans of Tame Impala, Beak, etc. Great driving bass-lines, 60s reverb & fuzz. Regrettably missed them when they played GSD in Brighton this year.
youtu.be/YJhDX0J_3xE?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
7. Gone Down Meadowland
By Floral Image
British psych band will appeal to fans of Tame Impala, Beak, etc. Great driving bass-lines, 60s reverb & fuzz. Regrettably missed them when they played GSD in Brighton this year.
youtu.be/YJhDX0J_3xE?si…
By Floral Image
British psych band will appeal to fans of Tame Impala, Beak, etc. Great driving bass-lines, 60s reverb & fuzz. Regrettably missed them when they played GSD in Brighton this year.
youtu.be/YJhDX0J_3xE?si…
8. A Bridge Too Far
By Midlake
For me, the strongest Midlake albums since Van Occupanther. They’ve now definitely filled the lead vocal gap and are back to their former chamber folk glory. Days Gone By is so Teenage Fanclub - it’s great!
youtu.be/4vjW_AGH8sg?si…
By Midlake
For me, the strongest Midlake albums since Van Occupanther. They’ve now definitely filled the lead vocal gap and are back to their former chamber folk glory. Days Gone By is so Teenage Fanclub - it’s great!
youtu.be/4vjW_AGH8sg?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
8. A Bridge Too Far
By Midlake
For me, the strongest Midlake albums since Van Occupanther. They’ve now definitely filled the lead vocal gap and are back to their former chamber folk glory. Days Gone By is so Teenage Fanclub - it’s great!
youtu.be/4vjW_AGH8sg?si…
By Midlake
For me, the strongest Midlake albums since Van Occupanther. They’ve now definitely filled the lead vocal gap and are back to their former chamber folk glory. Days Gone By is so Teenage Fanclub - it’s great!
youtu.be/4vjW_AGH8sg?si…
9. Sky Record
By Dan English
Fabulous textures, harmonies and musical arrangements. It’s a fantastic album - such a shame more people won’t get to enjoy it (because of his relative obscurity).
youtu.be/av212TlDjk0?si…
By Dan English
Fabulous textures, harmonies and musical arrangements. It’s a fantastic album - such a shame more people won’t get to enjoy it (because of his relative obscurity).
youtu.be/av212TlDjk0?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
9. Sky Record
By Dan English
Fabulous textures, harmonies and musical arrangements. It’s a fantastic album - such a shame more people won’t get to enjoy it (because of his relative obscurity).
youtu.be/av212TlDjk0?si…
By Dan English
Fabulous textures, harmonies and musical arrangements. It’s a fantastic album - such a shame more people won’t get to enjoy it (because of his relative obscurity).
youtu.be/av212TlDjk0?si…
Festive15 favourite 2025 albums, here is 10th to 6th.
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10. A Sober Conversation
By BC Camplight
Long time fan of his dark, self-effacing lyrical wit contrasted with sublime music and amazing tenor voice. Another exceptional album. See him live 🎶👌
youtu.be/e4Yro-mYSeQ?si…
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10. A Sober Conversation
By BC Camplight
Long time fan of his dark, self-effacing lyrical wit contrasted with sublime music and amazing tenor voice. Another exceptional album. See him live 🎶👌
youtu.be/e4Yro-mYSeQ?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Festive15 favourite 2025 albums, here is 10th to 6th.
🧵
10. A Sober Conversation
By BC Camplight
Long time fan of his dark, self-effacing lyrical wit contrasted with sublime music and amazing tenor voice. Another exceptional album. See him live 🎶👌
youtu.be/e4Yro-mYSeQ?si…
🧵
10. A Sober Conversation
By BC Camplight
Long time fan of his dark, self-effacing lyrical wit contrasted with sublime music and amazing tenor voice. Another exceptional album. See him live 🎶👌
youtu.be/e4Yro-mYSeQ?si…
11. Volume V
By Other Lives
Epically cinematic Americana. At times I think I could be listening to Cherry Ghost - which is a huge compliment. I bet they’re brilliant live - maybe one day they’ll tour Blighty.
youtu.be/LaCKIpwn9bY?si…
By Other Lives
Epically cinematic Americana. At times I think I could be listening to Cherry Ghost - which is a huge compliment. I bet they’re brilliant live - maybe one day they’ll tour Blighty.
youtu.be/LaCKIpwn9bY?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
11. Volume V
By Other Lives
Epically cinematic Americana. At times I think I could be listening to Cherry Ghost - which is a huge compliment. I bet they’re brilliant live - maybe one day they’ll tour Blighty.
youtu.be/LaCKIpwn9bY?si…
By Other Lives
Epically cinematic Americana. At times I think I could be listening to Cherry Ghost - which is a huge compliment. I bet they’re brilliant live - maybe one day they’ll tour Blighty.
youtu.be/LaCKIpwn9bY?si…
12. Anxious
By Nell Smith
Nell made a huge impression and is immortalised by her music. As a follow up to her Flaming Lips cover debut, she worked with Penelope Isles on this album & the production is fabulous. Listen to this one through headphones 😍
youtu.be/LTjZ1vogXNE?si…
By Nell Smith
Nell made a huge impression and is immortalised by her music. As a follow up to her Flaming Lips cover debut, she worked with Penelope Isles on this album & the production is fabulous. Listen to this one through headphones 😍
youtu.be/LTjZ1vogXNE?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
12. Anxious
By Nell Smith
Nell made a huge impression and is immortalised by her music. As a follow up to her Flaming Lips cover debut, she worked with Penelope Isles on this album & the production is fabulous. Listen to this one through headphones 😍
youtu.be/LTjZ1vogXNE?si…
By Nell Smith
Nell made a huge impression and is immortalised by her music. As a follow up to her Flaming Lips cover debut, she worked with Penelope Isles on this album & the production is fabulous. Listen to this one through headphones 😍
youtu.be/LTjZ1vogXNE?si…
13. Beneath The Lilypad
By Alexandra Savior
One of the most famous artists on my list. Even though her album is packed with baroque cinematic glory, believe it or not, it’s slightly pared back from her last one!
youtu.be/3Ib74Z-u3SU?si…
By Alexandra Savior
One of the most famous artists on my list. Even though her album is packed with baroque cinematic glory, believe it or not, it’s slightly pared back from her last one!
youtu.be/3Ib74Z-u3SU?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
13. Beneath The Lilypad
By Alexandra Savior
One of the most famous artists on my list. Even though her album is packed with baroque cinematic glory, believe it or not, it’s slightly pared back from her last one!
youtu.be/3Ib74Z-u3SU?si…
By Alexandra Savior
One of the most famous artists on my list. Even though her album is packed with baroque cinematic glory, believe it or not, it’s slightly pared back from her last one!
youtu.be/3Ib74Z-u3SU?si…
14. Solstice For Embodiment
By Daydream Twins
More textured and hazy production than their fabulously cinematic self-titled debut, this dream pop album was my most listened to record of the spring.
youtu.be/i-6Nx_7ssL0?si…
By Daydream Twins
More textured and hazy production than their fabulously cinematic self-titled debut, this dream pop album was my most listened to record of the spring.
youtu.be/i-6Nx_7ssL0?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
14. Solstice For Embodiment
By Daydream Twins
More textured and hazy production than their fabulously cinematic self-titled debut, this dream pop album was my most listened to record of the spring.
youtu.be/i-6Nx_7ssL0?si…
By Daydream Twins
More textured and hazy production than their fabulously cinematic self-titled debut, this dream pop album was my most listened to record of the spring.
youtu.be/i-6Nx_7ssL0?si…
15. New Place
By Pale Blue Eyes
3rd dreamy synth pop album maintains their high standard. Amazed they get any studio time because they are one of the hardest working touring bands.
youtu.be/wUbdIWLpGls?si…
By Pale Blue Eyes
3rd dreamy synth pop album maintains their high standard. Amazed they get any studio time because they are one of the hardest working touring bands.
youtu.be/wUbdIWLpGls?si…
January 12, 2026 at 1:07 PM
15. New Place
By Pale Blue Eyes
3rd dreamy synth pop album maintains their high standard. Amazed they get any studio time because they are one of the hardest working touring bands.
youtu.be/wUbdIWLpGls?si…
By Pale Blue Eyes
3rd dreamy synth pop album maintains their high standard. Amazed they get any studio time because they are one of the hardest working touring bands.
youtu.be/wUbdIWLpGls?si…
New Midlake album is magnificent 🎶👌🤩
November 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
New Midlake album is magnificent 🎶👌🤩
Robert Smith, The Cure
(Credit I Love 80s Music on FB)
(Credit I Love 80s Music on FB)
October 15, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Robert Smith, The Cure
(Credit I Love 80s Music on FB)
(Credit I Love 80s Music on FB)
Some random athlete taking a selfie with @backstraightboys.bsky.social 😂😂
Brilliant run, Amy, so proud & emotional 😭
Brilliant run, Amy, so proud & emotional 😭
September 19, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Some random athlete taking a selfie with @backstraightboys.bsky.social 😂😂
Brilliant run, Amy, so proud & emotional 😭
Brilliant run, Amy, so proud & emotional 😭
Please share this request on behalf of @dearyband.bsky.social
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August 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Please share this request on behalf of @dearyband.bsky.social
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May 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
YES!! Magnificent dream pop band…
THE HAUNTED YOUTH
…are touring next year!!
Potential gig of 2026.
Go to See Tickets on Friday for London or 7 other European cities. If you don’t know them, click on this link:
youtu.be/TC-Hub74ne8?...
THE HAUNTED YOUTH
…are touring next year!!
Potential gig of 2026.
Go to See Tickets on Friday for London or 7 other European cities. If you don’t know them, click on this link:
youtu.be/TC-Hub74ne8?...
May 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
YES!! Magnificent dream pop band…
THE HAUNTED YOUTH
…are touring next year!!
Potential gig of 2026.
Go to See Tickets on Friday for London or 7 other European cities. If you don’t know them, click on this link:
youtu.be/TC-Hub74ne8?...
THE HAUNTED YOUTH
…are touring next year!!
Potential gig of 2026.
Go to See Tickets on Friday for London or 7 other European cities. If you don’t know them, click on this link:
youtu.be/TC-Hub74ne8?...
☺️ ah thanks, that’s really kind, Ricky 🙏
I love them - they’re the band featured on my profile banner pic. So pleased to hear you like their self-titled album. I plan to add my faves from the new one to a playlist taken from my 3
favourite albums of theirs. Hope this might be useful to you…
I love them - they’re the band featured on my profile banner pic. So pleased to hear you like their self-titled album. I plan to add my faves from the new one to a playlist taken from my 3
favourite albums of theirs. Hope this might be useful to you…
April 27, 2025 at 4:09 PM
☺️ ah thanks, that’s really kind, Ricky 🙏
I love them - they’re the band featured on my profile banner pic. So pleased to hear you like their self-titled album. I plan to add my faves from the new one to a playlist taken from my 3
favourite albums of theirs. Hope this might be useful to you…
I love them - they’re the band featured on my profile banner pic. So pleased to hear you like their self-titled album. I plan to add my faves from the new one to a playlist taken from my 3
favourite albums of theirs. Hope this might be useful to you…