Steven Johnson
@stevenpj.bsky.social
Newcastle born, east London based music fan/gig goer. Deputy Editor at musicOMH.
Immense show by My Bloody Valentine at Wembley Arena last night. Phenomenally loud and absolutely blissful/thrilling at peak. That mid-section of You Made Me Realise remains a truly brutal sonic onslaught. Think my ears have just about survived.
November 26, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Immense show by My Bloody Valentine at Wembley Arena last night. Phenomenally loud and absolutely blissful/thrilling at peak. That mid-section of You Made Me Realise remains a truly brutal sonic onslaught. Think my ears have just about survived.
Radiohead at the O2 Arena. A brilliantly wide-ranging show that incorporated a generous selection of hits (three songs from The Bends, six songs from OK Computer), some superb moments from their mid-period and some impressively esoteric/experimental detours along the way ❤️
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Radiohead at the O2 Arena. A brilliantly wide-ranging show that incorporated a generous selection of hits (three songs from The Bends, six songs from OK Computer), some superb moments from their mid-period and some impressively esoteric/experimental detours along the way ❤️
"The singer out of Slipknot went to Rome to see the Pope, the singer out of Slipknot went to Rome to see the Pope and this is what he said... who the fucking hell are Slipknot, who the fucking hell are Slipknot, who the fucking hell are Slipknot in relation to me getting out of bed?"
November 23, 2025 at 9:33 AM
"The singer out of Slipknot went to Rome to see the Pope, the singer out of Slipknot went to Rome to see the Pope and this is what he said... who the fucking hell are Slipknot, who the fucking hell are Slipknot, who the fucking hell are Slipknot in relation to me getting out of bed?"
Chicago post-jazz/post-rock/post-everything ensemble Tortoise at the Barbican last night. So happy to have seen them again, a mere 24 years after I last saw them at Shepherd's Bush Empire. Such a unique and engaging blend of sounds and ridiculously high levels of musicianship.
November 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Chicago post-jazz/post-rock/post-everything ensemble Tortoise at the Barbican last night. So happy to have seen them again, a mere 24 years after I last saw them at Shepherd's Bush Empire. Such a unique and engaging blend of sounds and ridiculously high levels of musicianship.
I only really listen to two shows on 6 Music these days (the two obvious ones for a man in his late 40s 😄) but respect to Nick Grimshaw who played The Stone Roses debut album in full yesterday morning.
November 22, 2025 at 7:30 AM
I only really listen to two shows on 6 Music these days (the two obvious ones for a man in his late 40s 😄) but respect to Nick Grimshaw who played The Stone Roses debut album in full yesterday morning.
This is a great interview. Mani comes across as so intelligent and articulate ❤️
I’m in absolute shock to hear that Mani has passed.
It was a real honour to interview him recently — such a genuine, warm legend.
Rest in peace, Mani. A true great.
Full interview → www.xsnoize.com/mani-on-the-...
It was a real honour to interview him recently — such a genuine, warm legend.
Rest in peace, Mani. A true great.
Full interview → www.xsnoize.com/mani-on-the-...
Mani On The Stone Roses, Primal Scream & The Resurrection | XS Noize Podcast
Mark Millar talks to Mani of The Stone Roses and Primal Scream about the rise, the chaos, the court battles, and the resurrection of a generation-defining sound.
www.xsnoize.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
This is a great interview. Mani comes across as so intelligent and articulate ❤️
Hearing them play this second song in at Wembley in 2017 remains one of my most elevated gig experiences.
It’s still absolutely The Best One, isn’t it?
November 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Hearing them play this second song in at Wembley in 2017 remains one of my most elevated gig experiences.
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Levellers @ Shepherd's Bush Empire, London | The folk-rock legends celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Zeitgeist album with a show of hard-hitting lyrics, spiralling intensity and beautiful melodies
Levellers @ Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London review: “Poignant, melodic storytelling”
The folk-rock legends celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Zeitgeist album with a show of hard-hitting lyrics, spiralling intensity and beautiful melodies
www.musicomh.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Levellers @ Shepherd's Bush Empire, London | The folk-rock legends celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Zeitgeist album with a show of hard-hitting lyrics, spiralling intensity and beautiful melodies
Levellers!
(seeing them at Shepherd's Bush Empire tonight a mere 32 years after I last saw them at the Newcastle Mayfair - my first ever gig!))
(old ticket made via merch-market.co.uk/ticket-gener...)
(seeing them at Shepherd's Bush Empire tonight a mere 32 years after I last saw them at the Newcastle Mayfair - my first ever gig!))
(old ticket made via merch-market.co.uk/ticket-gener...)
November 14, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Levellers!
(seeing them at Shepherd's Bush Empire tonight a mere 32 years after I last saw them at the Newcastle Mayfair - my first ever gig!))
(old ticket made via merch-market.co.uk/ticket-gener...)
(seeing them at Shepherd's Bush Empire tonight a mere 32 years after I last saw them at the Newcastle Mayfair - my first ever gig!))
(old ticket made via merch-market.co.uk/ticket-gener...)
Might have done a LOL at the last sentence.
Dad Calling Just To Say He Loves King Crimson https://theonion.com/dad-calling-just-to-say-he-loves-king-crimson/
November 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Might have done a LOL at the last sentence.
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Daylight Music on Saturday??
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Daylight Music on Saturday??
Might have just been offered a ticket to the gig of the year 😍
November 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Might have just been offered a ticket to the gig of the year 😍
One of the actual-best-bands-on-the-planet Field Music commemorating the 20th anniversary of their debut album at Islington Assembly Hall last night. Absolutely magnificent. Nice Black Country, New Road vibes from Truthpaste as support also.
November 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
One of the actual-best-bands-on-the-planet Field Music commemorating the 20th anniversary of their debut album at Islington Assembly Hall last night. Absolutely magnificent. Nice Black Country, New Road vibes from Truthpaste as support also.
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
November 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
If you see this, post an album cover with a motor vehicle on it.
The new Midlake album is v good.
Midlake - A Bridge To Far | Modern-folk-rock outfit raise the bar on sixth album, equal parts quiet enchantment and bold dynamism
Midlake – A Bridge To Far
Modern-folk-rock outfit raise the bar on sixth album, equal parts quiet enchantment and bold dynamism
www.musicomh.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:46 AM
The new Midlake album is v good.
I think tomorrow will be my 8th Field Music gig (after Water Rats, Borderline, KOKO - supporting Stereolab, Scala, Barbican, Electric Ballroom & Rough Trade East). V much looking forward to it!
Yes, I am Quite Excited about @fieldmusicmusic.bsky.social tomorrow night (14th time? I think?), why do you ask? #nowplaying
November 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I think tomorrow will be my 8th Field Music gig (after Water Rats, Borderline, KOKO - supporting Stereolab, Scala, Barbican, Electric Ballroom & Rough Trade East). V much looking forward to it!
"The Beeching Report might have closed this line down, the steam age might not have occurred, Stephenson's Rocket might have misfired, I might not have found the right words, the way things happen, and the way things don't, the way things fall into place"
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Brian Bilston and The Catenary Wires – Might Have, Might Not Have
YouTube video by Skep Wax
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November 4, 2025 at 8:02 PM
"The Beeching Report might have closed this line down, the steam age might not have occurred, Stephenson's Rocket might have misfired, I might not have found the right words, the way things happen, and the way things don't, the way things fall into place"
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From Facebook memories. How quaint.
November 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
From Facebook memories. How quaint.
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings (with Paul Kowert occasionally on upright bass) at the Palladium last night. Absolutely magnificent show, two sets of timeless songs played exquisitely by superlative, gracious performers.
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings (with Paul Kowert occasionally on upright bass) at the Palladium last night. Absolutely magnificent show, two sets of timeless songs played exquisitely by superlative, gracious performers.
Well, this is "quite exciting".
October 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Well, this is "quite exciting".
This 'slow Sunday' programme on 6 Music really is confirming that Gideon Coe is The Best Radio DJ.
October 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
This 'slow Sunday' programme on 6 Music really is confirming that Gideon Coe is The Best Radio DJ.
Lovely show by Emma Pollock at the Lexington last night. New album Begging For The Night To Take Hold is excellent, in places having a 70s singer-songwriter vibe blended with heavier, more dynamic Delgados-type moments.
October 20, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Lovely show by Emma Pollock at the Lexington last night. New album Begging For The Night To Take Hold is excellent, in places having a 70s singer-songwriter vibe blended with heavier, more dynamic Delgados-type moments.
Went to see the Kurt Cobain Unplugged exhibition at the Royal College Of Music. A fairly small exhibition but still cool to see Kurt's guitar and cardigan and read the little notes left by fans.
October 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Went to see the Kurt Cobain Unplugged exhibition at the Royal College Of Music. A fairly small exhibition but still cool to see Kurt's guitar and cardigan and read the little notes left by fans.