Steven Johnson
@stevenpj.bsky.social
Newcastle born, east London based music fan/gig goer. Deputy Editor at musicOMH.
Dirty Three at the Barbican. A truly extraordinary show by one of the most viscerally, thrillingly powerful bands on the planet. They create a sonic maelstrom like no other.
December 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Dirty Three at the Barbican. A truly extraordinary show by one of the most viscerally, thrillingly powerful bands on the planet. They create a sonic maelstrom like no other.
Stereolab at the Royal Festival Hall. An absolute joy as always (and almost 24 years since Shalini and I first saw them at the same venue back in 2002 - the first gig we went to together 🙂)
December 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Stereolab at the Royal Festival Hall. An absolute joy as always (and almost 24 years since Shalini and I first saw them at the same venue back in 2002 - the first gig we went to together 🙂)
Whenever I walk past this business in Leyton I can't help but say its name to myself in the voice of a certain character
December 6, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Whenever I walk past this business in Leyton I can't help but say its name to myself in the voice of a certain character
I really like this song youtu.be/DJlal0tssx0?...
Kathryn Williams - Sea of Shadows (Live Session)
YouTube video by Kathryn Williams
youtu.be
December 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I really like this song youtu.be/DJlal0tssx0?...
You know what, I think I might actually agree with Pitchfork's choice for number 1 song of the year (even though it was technically released in December 2024) pitchfork.com/features/lis...
The 100 Best Songs of 2025
Featuring Smerz, Amaarae, Geese, PinkPantheress, Justin Bieber, FKA twigs, xaviersobased, and more
pitchfork.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:00 AM
You know what, I think I might actually agree with Pitchfork's choice for number 1 song of the year (even though it was technically released in December 2024) pitchfork.com/features/lis...
Pleasing to hear Soon by MBV on Match Of The Day. The sound editor clearly was at one of the recent shows.
November 30, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Pleasing to hear Soon by MBV on Match Of The Day. The sound editor clearly was at one of the recent shows.
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
November 28, 2025 at 9:38 PM
“You’ll be visited by three spirits.”
The three spirits:
The three spirits:
Well, this is a lo-fi, jangly guitar power-pop wonder. Can't stop listening.
youtu.be/Gg04UqXsp8Q?...
youtu.be/Gg04UqXsp8Q?...
Sharp Pins - Popafangout (Official Video)
YouTube video by Sharp Pins
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Well, this is a lo-fi, jangly guitar power-pop wonder. Can't stop listening.
youtu.be/Gg04UqXsp8Q?...
youtu.be/Gg04UqXsp8Q?...
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.
Reposted by Steven Johnson
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.