Steve Vickers
@stevejvickers.bsky.social
I like music but I also like other things too.
One half of @thebreakdown.bsky.social and one third of @machomusicisstupid.co.uk
One half of @thebreakdown.bsky.social and one third of @machomusicisstupid.co.uk
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I am beyond delighted to tell you that my brand new album ‘This Could be Us, You, Or Anybody Else’ is out on 10 April 2026 on @chemunderground.bsky.social, and that you can pre-order it NOW, on this first #BandcampFriday of the year:
brokenchanter.bandcamp.com/album/this-c...
brokenchanter.bandcamp.com/album/this-c...
February 6, 2026 at 8:34 AM
I am beyond delighted to tell you that my brand new album ‘This Could be Us, You, Or Anybody Else’ is out on 10 April 2026 on @chemunderground.bsky.social, and that you can pre-order it NOW, on this first #BandcampFriday of the year:
brokenchanter.bandcamp.com/album/this-c...
brokenchanter.bandcamp.com/album/this-c...
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In Sheffield at S1 4RH in a former light engineering works there's the best late afternoon, early evening, up all night, chilled industrial chic, bar venue.
You can see indiepop champions Heavenly play there in March if you get your ticket soon...
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/She...
You can see indiepop champions Heavenly play there in March if you get your ticket soon...
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/She...
February 7, 2026 at 8:42 AM
In Sheffield at S1 4RH in a former light engineering works there's the best late afternoon, early evening, up all night, chilled industrial chic, bar venue.
You can see indiepop champions Heavenly play there in March if you get your ticket soon...
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/She...
You can see indiepop champions Heavenly play there in March if you get your ticket soon...
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/She...
I'll tell you what, four band emo bills on a Sunday night are punctual af
January 18, 2026 at 11:00 PM
I'll tell you what, four band emo bills on a Sunday night are punctual af
An evening watching Clubland TV has revealed that I still know all the words to It Takes Two by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock and that I'd completely forgotten about Numero Uno by Starlight. Who needs MTV's music channels when I have D-Mob, Candy Flip and Coldcut on tap
January 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM
An evening watching Clubland TV has revealed that I still know all the words to It Takes Two by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock and that I'd completely forgotten about Numero Uno by Starlight. Who needs MTV's music channels when I have D-Mob, Candy Flip and Coldcut on tap
Genuine first thought here was “oh god, what’s Avril Lavigne done now?”
December 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Genuine first thought here was “oh god, what’s Avril Lavigne done now?”
That Women's League Cup draw done by GK Barry and Ella Rutherford isn't looking quite so bad now is it
December 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
That Women's League Cup draw done by GK Barry and Ella Rutherford isn't looking quite so bad now is it
Sorry, you're gonna have to narrow it down a bit
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sorry, you're gonna have to narrow it down a bit
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Didn’t get chance to properly post yesterday, as a bit full on, but I have written a book. On the history of music in Sheffield. Out in May via the excellent @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social. Pre-order available now and full PR spiel here. Thanks for the love so far
www.thebookseller.com/rights/white...
www.thebookseller.com/rights/white...
White Rabbit signs 'definitive, immersive' history of Sheffield's music scene in four-way auction
White Rabbit has acquired music and culture writer Daniel Dylan Wray’s Groovy, Laidback and Nasty, a history of Sheffield music told through the city’s independent artists, scenes and spirit.
www.thebookseller.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Didn’t get chance to properly post yesterday, as a bit full on, but I have written a book. On the history of music in Sheffield. Out in May via the excellent @whiterabbitbks.bsky.social. Pre-order available now and full PR spiel here. Thanks for the love so far
www.thebookseller.com/rights/white...
www.thebookseller.com/rights/white...
This is guaranteed to be amazing
This - finally - is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves.
GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit.
Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...
GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit.
Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...
November 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This is guaranteed to be amazing
Who do I need to speak to to get The Rat added to the @endoftheroadfestival.com karaoke song list this year?
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Who do I need to speak to to get The Rat added to the @endoftheroadfestival.com karaoke song list this year?
They say you shouldn't wish bad things to happen to awful people but recently I've lost two friends and my dad and Nigel fucking Farage is still alive spouting division and hatred and I will never stop lamenting the fact that the cunt didn't die in that plane crash
September 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
They say you shouldn't wish bad things to happen to awful people but recently I've lost two friends and my dad and Nigel fucking Farage is still alive spouting division and hatred and I will never stop lamenting the fact that the cunt didn't die in that plane crash
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What an amazing evening! Thanks so much to Big Other, Precious Metals and @fortitudevalley.bsky.social for playing, Sidney and Matilda for having us and the hordes of people who came out on a rainy Sunday night for live music!
September 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
What an amazing evening! Thanks so much to Big Other, Precious Metals and @fortitudevalley.bsky.social for playing, Sidney and Matilda for having us and the hordes of people who came out on a rainy Sunday night for live music!
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⚠️Very, very low ticket warning⚠️
As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.
As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.
Just one week until @fortitudevalley.bsky.social roll into Sheffield at Sidney & Matilda. With Precious Metals and Big Other ably backing up proceedings on the night, this is one not to be missed. Remaining tickets available here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
September 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
⚠️Very, very low ticket warning⚠️
As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.
As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.
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Just one week until @fortitudevalley.bsky.social roll into Sheffield at Sidney & Matilda. With Precious Metals and Big Other ably backing up proceedings on the night, this is one not to be missed. Remaining tickets available here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
September 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Just one week until @fortitudevalley.bsky.social roll into Sheffield at Sidney & Matilda. With Precious Metals and Big Other ably backing up proceedings on the night, this is one not to be missed. Remaining tickets available here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
Not enough bands erect a tent mid-set and encourage everyone to get in it, while performing in front of an inflatable castle on stage
September 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Not enough bands erect a tent mid-set and encourage everyone to get in it, while performing in front of an inflatable castle on stage
They said I'd never make it as a professional photographer. Well look at me now
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
They said I'd never make it as a professional photographer. Well look at me now
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nawwww, cuuuute! 😍😍😻
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It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do
Don't make the kittys [sic] sad
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It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do
Don't make the kittys [sic] sad
a group of kittens are sitting next to each other and looking up at the sky .
ALT: a group of kittens are sitting next to each other and looking up at the sky .
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August 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
nawwww, cuuuute! 😍😍😻
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It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do
Don't make the kittys [sic] sad
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It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do
Don't make the kittys [sic] sad
Another one for my collection 'Terrible artwork in Airbnb bathrooms'
August 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Another one for my collection 'Terrible artwork in Airbnb bathrooms'
It's official, we're putting on a 'cool band'*. Come and see @fortitudevalley.bsky.social in Sheffield, at Sidney & Matilda on Sept 14th. Tickets available from numerous outlets. This will take you right to said outlets--> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
* all the bands we put on are actually verified cool
* all the bands we put on are actually verified cool
This week's Cool Band Alert spotlights UK guitar-pop band Fortitude Valley; they specialize in summery melodies and sparkly guitar lines straight out of the "Josie and the Pussycats" soundtrack. Check it out on Substack.
Cool Band Alert - Fortitude Valley
Make UK guitar bands fun again
bandcamp.substack.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It's official, we're putting on a 'cool band'*. Come and see @fortitudevalley.bsky.social in Sheffield, at Sidney & Matilda on Sept 14th. Tickets available from numerous outlets. This will take you right to said outlets--> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
* all the bands we put on are actually verified cool
* all the bands we put on are actually verified cool
There's an old couple playing Yahtzee on the train with really noisy dice and I'm looking back fondly on all those times there's been someone playing shit music without headphones
July 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There's an old couple playing Yahtzee on the train with really noisy dice and I'm looking back fondly on all those times there's been someone playing shit music without headphones
Not even exaggerating when I say I think you'll struggle to find a better lineup in Sheffield this year. Get some tickets here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
June 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Not even exaggerating when I say I think you'll struggle to find a better lineup in Sheffield this year. Get some tickets here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
Billy Idol was wearing a Billy Idol t-shirt. He took it off, throw it into the crowd, left the stage and emerged in a full length shiny leather jacket and did White Wedding. If that's not the perfect warm up for Kraftwerk I don't know what is
June 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Billy Idol was wearing a Billy Idol t-shirt. He took it off, throw it into the crowd, left the stage and emerged in a full length shiny leather jacket and did White Wedding. If that's not the perfect warm up for Kraftwerk I don't know what is
Currently watching the. Happy Mondays. There is only one person here who doesn't know the words to Step On. Unfortunately that person is Shaun Ryder
June 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Currently watching the. Happy Mondays. There is only one person here who doesn't know the words to Step On. Unfortunately that person is Shaun Ryder
I am in London, otherwise I'd be at this. But you should go, if you're in the vicinity
June 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I am in London, otherwise I'd be at this. But you should go, if you're in the vicinity
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🚨 Next MMIS show: guaranteed to improve your life
We're bringing @fortitudevalley.bsky.social to town - the DIY/indiepop supergroup who offer up irresistible tunes packed with hooks and hope 💖💖💖
📆 Sunday 14 September
📌 Sidney & Matilda
🎸 support from Precious Metals +1tbc
🎫 linktr.ee/mmissheffield
We're bringing @fortitudevalley.bsky.social to town - the DIY/indiepop supergroup who offer up irresistible tunes packed with hooks and hope 💖💖💖
📆 Sunday 14 September
📌 Sidney & Matilda
🎸 support from Precious Metals +1tbc
🎫 linktr.ee/mmissheffield
June 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🚨 Next MMIS show: guaranteed to improve your life
We're bringing @fortitudevalley.bsky.social to town - the DIY/indiepop supergroup who offer up irresistible tunes packed with hooks and hope 💖💖💖
📆 Sunday 14 September
📌 Sidney & Matilda
🎸 support from Precious Metals +1tbc
🎫 linktr.ee/mmissheffield
We're bringing @fortitudevalley.bsky.social to town - the DIY/indiepop supergroup who offer up irresistible tunes packed with hooks and hope 💖💖💖
📆 Sunday 14 September
📌 Sidney & Matilda
🎸 support from Precious Metals +1tbc
🎫 linktr.ee/mmissheffield