iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A question. Manchester is England’s musical second city, right? But was it, before the eighties? And if not, what was? Liverpool?

780

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

At the Langham Hotel to accept our Mercury nomination. Total surprise but a huge pleasure. And no, I’ve checked, there isn’t another photo where I’m holding the statuette less suggestively. Sorry

7684

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Big afternoon. Finally, an explanation for why the wonderful @rodgeglass.bsky.social has been following us around for the last couple of years… www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/As-One...

simonandschuster.co.uk

As One

The official, intimate and candid biography charting the second act of Suede during their remarkable second act.This year will mark thirty-three ye...

3355

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Very cool. Isco on Real Betis’s socials. My new favourite Spanish side, obvs

0201

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

This hotel offers both ‘Daily Nuts’ and ‘Nighttime Nuts’ but it’s 6pm so I’m not sure which is appropriate. Might wait an hour. #huangzhou #riderwatch

4402

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Suede themed chocolate ring from the #Zurich promoter. #riderwatch

3300

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Mambo Kids and Classic Bimbo live at #laussane🇨🇭 Les Docks #riderwatch

090

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Final book edits are Zeno’s Arrow made flesh Day 1. Did fully half of everything outstanding. Great progress Day 2. Half the remainder done. Storming along Day 3. Got another half done Day 4. Another half down. Not long now Day 5….. Day 6….. hang on a minute…

3250

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We’re playing Porto’s Super Bock Arena tonight, our first be-peacocked venue since Stockholm’s Grona Lund in 2016 (peacock picture included for identification)

0260

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Aptly named, stew-flavoured snack and a rare potato-flavoured crisp. Brussels #tiderwatch

1242

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Thank you Copenhagen. You’ve always felt like a second home to Suede but last week’s gig was a truly special one. Tusind tak.

0322

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Trying to book a restaurant in Paris for my day off and huge respect to French restaurant websites. Menus? Not a chance. Online booking? Of course not. And a bonus mark to the ‘change language’ button which simply shrugs at you and simply redelivers every single page in French. Paris, never change

5521

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Fabulous shot by Matti Hirvonen from Helsinki’s Ice Hall, shortly before I ascended to heaven…

1553

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Very early days, but the Stockholm #riderwatch crisp flavours are going to take some beating

4261

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

iPhone spellcheck, I am never trying to type Lindon, NEVER…

2210

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Is there any song where more people get the lyrics wrong than Sister Sledge’s He’s The Greatest Dancer? I think not… #Iwonderwhy

3160

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Touring in 2026: only realising you’ve played a venue before when its Wi-Fi connects automatically

3553

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Having the fabulous Feast Catering on the road with us means fewer random backstage snacks but Helsinki Ice Hall doesn’t disappoint. Day One #riderwatch

3263

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Very niche bass player problem: after two weeks of touring my fingers are so calloused that touchscreens don’t work any more

5635

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Huh. K-Pop newbie in which Suede vinyl is a signifier of edginess. So 2025 www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_RY...

youtube.com

ILLIT (아일릿) 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE’ Official MV

YouTube video by HYBE LABELS

33410

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

In my corner of the bass-playing universe there was life pre- and post-Mani. He brought a liquid, melodic funkiness that EVERYONE copied. And when I finally met him he was exactly how you imagined him: joyful, generous, unstarry (& more of a star because of it) and wickedly funny. A life well lived

551568

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

The Stanley Donwood/Thom Yorke/Radiohead exhibition at Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum is fantastic. Lots of detail on the working process, sketches and trial runs, and the finished work looks beautiful at scale. Inspiring stuff

1736

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

If you get a chance to see the Patti Smith 50th anniversary of Horses show just go. Absolutely magical night: no light show, no backdrop, no stacks of amps, just five phenomenal musicians and one of the greatest records of all time

923524

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Feels like they’re not really trying… Busan #riderwatch

3482

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

In a cab that’s playing a Spotify more-like-Dr Hook radio playlist and I’ve never experienced such a Proustian rush at 9am before

3100

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Proud that AM Heath are part of the inaugural Hilary Mantel Prize for Fiction. Created in honour of one of the greatest writers, this award supports unpublished and unagented writers in the UK. Entries at hilarymantelprize.com #HilaryMantelPrize #LiteraryPrize #EmergingWriters

0211

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Five nights, four venues, 65 different songs (dating from 1986 to 2025) and one orchestra. Thank you to everyone who came to the Suede Southbank Takeover, to the tireless South Bank staff, and to Charles Hazelwood and his fabulous Paraorchestra (pix Bex Walton, Izumi Kumazawa & Jo Whitfield)

4565

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

So happy to be able to announce that the fabulous team at @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social will be bringing you my third novel, We Are Starting Our Descent, in 2027. Lots more news to come

5425

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Not sure if I posted these at the time. Fantastic pencil sketches of the soundcheck, gig and set-up of our Ally Pally gig by acclaimed artist (and friend) @lachlangoudieart . He’s kindly gifting me one of them; which should I choose?

14462

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

What a pleasure it was to talk to two musical heroes, the Hanley Brothers, about The Fall, making music and a hundred other things. shows.acast.com/oh-brother/e...

shows.acast.com

MAT OSMAN - It's Always the Quiet Ones | Oh! Brother

1301

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Release day. Still exciting after all these years. suede.lnk.to/antidepressa...

suede.lnk.to

Suede - Antidepressants

Go to Suede - Antidepressants.

1611112

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Really enjoyed doing this Art of Longevity podcast, though my 25-year-old self would have scoffed at the idea www.songsommelier.com/taol-suede-r...

songsommelier.com

TAOL: Suede Revisited — THE SONG SOMMELIER

1220

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Absolute Radio session featuring two oldies and two newbies. Thanks for having us www.youtube.com/watch?v=laGK...

youtube.com

Suede - Absolute Radio Live Session

YouTube video by Absolute Radio

1362

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

This fan-made Trance State video is amazing. Who knew dancing German footballers was the vibe the song needed? Thank you Rachel Apps www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYcz...

youtube.com

Suede - Trance State (Fan Video)

YouTube video by Rachel Apps

3353

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Yesterday’s @bbcradio2.bsky.social Sofa Session with the wonderful Jo Whiley. Includes an unexpected cover, fishpond revelations and unlikely funeral soundtracking. From about 38 minutes

bbc.co.uk

Jo Whiley - Sofa Session: Suede! - BBC Sounds

Suede play a Sofa Session for Jo including new music, a cover and an old favourite.

2333

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Crew band setting up for tonight’s @bbcradio2.bsky.social session

2492

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Devastated to hear that Eamon Downes has died. He was a friend long before we worked together and he was always the most positive, life-loving, funny, kind and gentle person. Sending so much love to his (many, many) friends and the family he adored

0150

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

I had a chance to read this early and it’s excellent. It’s rare to see the sheer grind of touring so relentlessly documented, and Justin’s account of his condition is done with no pity at all (though it’s terrifying for anyone who works with their hands). Fabulously written, too

1174

Reposted by Mat Osman

Andrew Male @andrewmale.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

I love a) this cover and b) how Suede now look like the cast of a gritty ITV crime procedural. (l-r) Mat - Beleaguered boss Richard - Life-hardened sidekick Brett - Detective who plays by his own rules. Neil - Undercover drugs operative Simon - Forensic pathologist 1/2

13514112

Mat Osman @matosman.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

What’s this? The front cover of an actual, physical magazine, full of great writing and smart photos? What a time to be alive….

511610