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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

#NotYourFavourite (314/365) #MusicChallenge A song by the artist/band pictured - but not your absolute favourite. When You’re Young youtu.be/GO-3oXkZwPg?...

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The Jam - When You're Young

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This simply incredible album will be my number 1. The challenge for me will be sorting the other 4 places from the dozens of amazing albums released in 2015-19. #5DebutAlbums1519 Suddenly Everyone Explodes By Plastic Mermaids Yoyo: youtu.be/eDztGm2_oZs?...

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

For you, what’s the difference between an EP and an album? Is it number of tracks or album length? Are there any rules?

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

You might know this one 🕺🏻🪩😄

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

A few videos from The Haunted Youth gig at Colours last night. An exceptional blend of dreampop soundscapes with celestial guitars and fantastic pop hooks. The new album sounds like it’s going to be just as good as their debut. 🧵

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

On my way to see The Haunted Youth play in Hoxton tonight. Bought my tickets last year & been looking forward to this since! Sure we’ll hear lots from the upcoming album, Boys Cry Too, but hopefully plenty from Dawn of the Freak as well. From the new one, Emo Song: youtu.be/FOgv916uQQI?...

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

New album release day 😍😍 Birding by Deary This debut album goes straight to the top of my 2026 album of the year rankings. Wow. Just wow 🎶👌🫠 #AOTY #NewMusic #MusicSky #PlayingNow @bellaunion.bsky.social @dearyband.bsky.social

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

VLMV tour dates & venues on this pic.

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

@vlmvmusic (Alma) was absolutely stunning in Brighton. I urge everyone else to listen to albums Sing With Abandon and Stranded Not Lost. Then go see him live. Phenomenal 🎶👌

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

VLMV tour starts next week 🙌🙌 If unfamiliar, think Antlers with similar vocal style to Sufjan Stevens, over ethereal guitars, piano, synths / chamber instruments. It’s fabulous. Tickets on the link. Hope to see some of you at Alphabet in Brighton www.vlmv.uk/live

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Live — VLMV

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Another huge dream pop album launch coming up: White Flowers Dreams For Somebody Else Release date: 1st May 🙌🙌

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

2 massive 2026 dream pop album launches coming up: 3rd April: Deary - Birding 6th May: The Haunted Youth - Boys Cry Too #NewMusic #DreamPop

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Cocteau Twins Saint Etienne Camera Obscura Deary Veronica Falls

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Ooof…! Last Tourist Leeds band’s eponymous 2023 debut is a beaut 🎶👌 Track: Lust youtu.be/I0GVa6flDMY?...

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Summary of the music I listened to in 2025 Top artists

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

#Festive15 #NewMusicAlert As has become my own little annual tradition, in the vein of John Peel’s Festive 50, this thread is my top 15 albums of the 2025. Mostly dream pop and chamber folk, no apologies to lovers of mainstream pop, but the gems are off the beaten track. 🧵

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

This album is a dream pop delight: Holy Island by Sister Ray Davies Featured track: Aidan 🎶👌 youtu.be/QyDN2Opwps8?...

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Sister Ray Davies-Aidan (Official Video)

YouTube video by Sister Ray Davies

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Anybody going to see Stereolab in Brighton tonight?

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

New Midlake album is magnificent 🎶👌🤩

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Robert Smith, The Cure (Credit I Love 80s Music on FB)

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

Some random athlete taking a selfie with @backstraightboys.bsky.social 😂😂 Brilliant run, Amy, so proud & emotional 😭

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Going to see Samana play in Brighton next week 🙌 I can’t wait! youtu.be/VFIXhrsVlM8?...

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SAMANA 'Two Wrongs' Live in Brighton

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

I’ve got covid 😩 Like bad manflu + feeling very tired. I have asthma so the cough is awful. But, for me, it’s been much less severe than the 1st or 2nd ones. I hope this variant doesn’t cause serious problems to the more vulnerable. This is trending on X: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

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Warning over new Covid variant that 'experts fear is more infectious'

The NB.1.8.1 variant has been found in 22 countries, including the UK, since it emerged in January, with cases recorded in Wales over the last few months.

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

On a train listening to Julee Cruise’s 2nd album, The Voice Of Love. A perfect tonic to life’s stresses 🎶😌 youtu.be/Z5afb4BHwuI?...

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The Voice of Love

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

@bluefoundation.bsky.social #NewMusic #MusicSky Fabulous 2025 dream pop album I’ve previously mentioned: Close To The Knife By Blue Foundation Hints of Julee Cruise, Mercury Rev, Flaming Lips/Plastic Mermaids Ladytron/The Fauns & Antlers Played on repeat all week 🎶👌 youtu.be/eYIjRp9w1t0?...

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Blue Foundation "Ecstacy In Space" Official Music Video

YouTube video by Blue Foundation

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

From Dubstar to Brighton, Steve Hillier just released a banging new dance track 🪩🕺🏻

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

This is an absolutely terrific dream pop album! Seashine Self-titled debut album From St Louis MO where my company has its US HQ, so maybe I might get to see them play on one of my visits 🙌 #dreampop #NewMusic #NowPlaying #musicsky #vinyl Endings youtu.be/gCDxPMG0zzQ?...

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Endings

YouTube video by Seashine - Topic

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

#5NewAlbums #MusicSky 5 new albums I hope you might like. 5/5 Close To The Knife By Blue Foundation Thickly layered cinematic, ethereal synth/dream pop. Hifi soundscapes that will fill every space in your room 🎶👌 Opens with the title track youtu.be/0Pv9A9fqoT4?...

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Blue Foundation "Close To The Knife" Official Music Video

YouTube video by Blue Foundation

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

#5NewAlbums #MusicSky 5 new albums I hope you might like. 4/5 Anxious By Nell Smith Shortly after finishing this beautiful album, Nell sadly passed in a car accident. Recorded with Penelope Isles, this is her joyous legacy, and it will survive forever 🖤 youtu.be/kDWpRdgin1s?...

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Nell Smith - Anxious [Official Video]

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

#5NewAlbums #MusicSky 5 new albums I hope you might like. 3/5 Sunset Funeral By Glare Awesome Texan shoegazers’ debut album was released in April, 8 years after they formed. 4 guitarists, massive effects, strong drums & dreamy reverb vocals. Fabulous 🎶👌 Chlorinehouse: youtu.be/mNMMvuPqahM?...

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Chlorinehouse

YouTube video by Glare - Topic

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

#5NewAlbums #MusicSky 5 new albums I hope you might like. 2/5 End Of Circles By Wallners My 2025 album of the year so far. It’ll be hard to dislodge this sumptuous dream pop album from top spot. Its title track: youtu.be/81toZio7qqM?...

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End Of Circles

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

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 European Tour Dates 2026

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

#5NewAlbums #MusicSky 5 new albums I hope you might like. Give them a whirl and let me know what you think in the comments. 1/5 Pink Silence By Cloth Released 2 weeks ago, it’s by far their dreamiest, poppiest album. Layered & cinematic, I love it! Title track: youtu.be/JVHsdnKULlE?...

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Cloth - Pink Silence (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by Cloth

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

#NewMusic #NowPlaying #NewMusicFriday Up by Ursa Pops 1st listen done & really enjoyed it. I’d describe it as a fusion of dream pop, shoegaze, indie/grunge. Obvs, I especially like the tracks with celestial guitars & reverb vocals, whereas others may prefer the grungy ones. Check it out!

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

#CelebrateBrightonMusic #MusicSky #MusicChallenge Day 30/30 Simon & Abbey Raymonde / Bella Union / Lost Horizons Sadly, last day of the challenge - ending on a high. At the heart of the Brighton music scene are these wonderful people, their record label and shop. youtu.be/NzyQx2hfdGs?...

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Lost Horizons feat. Penelope Isles - Halcyon

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

#CelebrateBrightonMusic #MusicSky #MusicChallenge Day 24/30 (coz it failed to upload) Jetstream Pony A group comprising artists from Trembling Blue Stars, The Wedding Present and Turbocat -the Brighton connection-was bound to be brilliant! Tendrils off their new album: youtu.be/Ky4JRlzolnk?...

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Jetstream Pony - Tendrils (Official Video)

YouTube video by Jetstream Pony

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

#CelebrateBrightonMusic #MusicSky #MusicChallenge Day 29/30 Phoria Contrasting intimate, ethereal vocals & piano with cinematic soundscapes. 3 beautiful albums and numerous singles to enjoy from this Brighton band. Check out their stunning live performance of Current: youtu.be/Y3OONM8Dv_Q?...

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Phoria - Current (Live at Abbey Road)

YouTube video by Phoria

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

#lookandplay (390) #MusicChallenge No rules. The only limit is our imagination. Look 👁️ & 🎶 Play Things Could Be Beautiful By The Colourfield youtu.be/-KYZya89om8?...

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The Colourfield - Things Could Be Beautiful (Official Music Video)

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

#CelebrateBrightonMusic #MusicSky #MusicChallenge Day 28/30 Dreamcoaster Previously called Dreams Of Empire, this married duo were in Luminous in the 90s. Female vocals, jangly guitars, keyboards & catchy tunes. What’s not to like? Bet they’re great live Don’t Lie To Me youtu.be/U3kT7mw9cR8?...

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Dreamcoaster - Don't Lie To Me (official video)

YouTube video by Dreamcoaster

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

#CelebrateBrightonMusic #MusicSky #MusicChallenge Day 27/30 Night House Sublime chamber folk group who, 2 albums in, really deserve to be a huge success. @paulwonvinyl.bsky.social surprise! 😄 Check out this stunning live home-town performance of The Roots In The Wires youtu.be/RFd50Hkgjgs?...

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Night House - The Roots in the Wires LIVE ft. Ellie Ford

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SteveaV8 @steveatkinsonv8.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

#CelebrateBrightonMusic #MusicSky #MusicChallenge Day 26/30 Fear Of Men Over the last 14 years they’ve released 3 albums with a sound that sits between indie & dream pop, with increasing emphasis on synths. Here they are with a great live performance of Descent: youtu.be/G4vdhtWipfw?...

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Fear Of Men - Descent (Live on KEXP)

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