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Steve Harris

@steveharris.bsky.social
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App developer (Reinvented Software), occasional writer, cat whisperer. Formerly ran Tom Robinson's Fresh On The Net music blog.

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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Yeah, all you can do is own it! I remember listening back to something I’d done and saying to a friend that I sounded like a smug idiot, and she replied helpfully, “Yep, because that’s what you sound like.” You’ve got great taste and you’re lots of fun, so I’m sure it’ll be well received. Good luck!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
I know that horror! Been interviewed on quite a few podcasts over the years and it gets easier (and you get better), but I still cringe at things that probably nobody else would even notice. Well done for doing it!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Done!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 11/01/2025
Not just Musk, but our tech overlords overall—"They have no morality, none at all" www.youtube.com/watch?v=diHc...
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Ian Hislop’s unfiltered take on Elon Musk | LBC
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 05/09/2024
Oh dammit! Hope things works out.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 04/07/2024
Oh, that's a shame. And thanks!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 04/07/2024
I returned to screenwriting last year after a very long break (never got anything made), initially also for funsies, but it sucked me in. Now I’m so invested with my characters and stories, I want to see something get made. At least you are *someone* who’s been published. Hope it works out for you!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 08/04/2024
Livin’ indeed!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 08/04/2024
Yeah! I'm looking forward to going out there and finding stuff that I want to listen to. It's been a while! xxx
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 08/04/2024
Aww cheers. Same back at ya. Glad to have much such good friends along the way!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 08/04/2024
Coinciding with Tom Robinson stepping down from the BBC Introducing Mixtape, I’ll no longer be handling the day-to-day running of Fresh On The Net after seven years. That honour goes to Del @platinummind.bsky.social It can be A LOT, so please be kind to him as he gets to grips with things. Cheers!
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Tom Robinson @tomrobinson.com · 12/02/2024
My music-loving mate & resident tech wizard at Fresh On The Net @steveharris.bsky.social reviews our readers' favourites this week at freshonthenet.co.uk/faves517 feat: AIMING AMETHYSTS CLOBBER DAL GEMMA CULLINGFORD GNAWA STATE 7 J.CHAMBERS MOONPOOLS NOTHING ON TV SIR ARCHER Photo is of J.Chambers
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Louise @louiseann.bsky.social · 20/01/2024
And here it is, my little homage to the Belfast dance scene freshonthenet.co.uk/2024/01/the-...
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The Night Institute — Ulster Says Go!
As we start a new year here on FOTN, I thought it would be a nice time to utilise the January doom and do something positive, so I’ve written a little homage to the underground dance scene in my hom...
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Blokeacola @blokeacola.bsky.social · 02/12/2023
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Spotify made £56m profit, but has decided not to pay smaller artists like me. We need you to make s...
What its Wrapped campaign doesn’t say is that indie musicians and labels are treated terribly, and deserve a better deal, says Damon Krukowski
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Tom Robinson @tomrobinson.com · 21/11/2023
Moderator & musician @platinummind.bsky.social reviews our readers faves this w/e at freshonthenet.co.uk/faves509 feat: AHMED & THE ROMANS BARBARA KATHERINE PRIDDY MAE KARTHAUSER MONTAO ROLEPLAY SKI LIFT STAY LUNAR VULPINE WAY DOWN THE RAINBOW Pic: Ahmed & The Romans. Art: @steveharris.bsky.social
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Tom Robinson @tomrobinson.com · 06/11/2023
Composer, DJ & FOTN moderator Dr Neil March @trustthedoc.bsky.social reviews our readers' faves at freshonthenet.co.uk/faves507 feat BLEDIG BLOOM DE WILDE EMMA GATRILL GERAINT RHYS JOCK JOE BEL NOÉ SOLANGE OWEN DUFF SKINNYBOY TUNES UNITY & ZEE ROCK Photo: Bledig. Graphic by @steveharris.bsky.social
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Fresh Faves: Batch 507
These Fresh Faves were picked by our readers over the weekend - and reviewed by Fresh On The Net's Neil March this week. You can hear all these tracks in a single Soundcloud playlist here. So it’s...
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 27/10/2023
I've got 102 contenders for 12 slots on a playlist. It's going well...
A list of personal opinions about tracks (not shown), because what else have you got...
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 25/10/2023
I must’ve missed that when proofreading, sorry! Now, I *could* change it, but it’s gonna undermine your post…
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 09/10/2023
Now, there's someone who can write a bio! Thanks Annika!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 09/10/2023
*makes document uneditable* Having the time of my life! x
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 09/10/2023
…I have to write about certain tracks because others have voted for them. Most bloggers, podcasters, etc can pick and choose what they feature. Make it easier for them…
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 09/10/2023
Writing about music is so arduous, and oh, the nonsense I've spouted today already (mostly edited out)… Top tip for artists: it's notable that successful artists always include info about themselves and their music, and that helps people like me tell their story.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 09/10/2023
Further to that — I only write about tracks because on Fresh On The Net people will have voted for them. Most bloggers, podcasters, etc can pick and choose what they feature. Make it easier for them…
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 27/09/2023
Oh, hope you come out unscathed. Not sure we’ve got the worst of it here, but it’s very noisy!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 27/09/2023
Storm Agnes through the kitchen window. Quite windy, a bit wet.
View of Swansea Bay beach / Tawe river during Storm Agnes
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Louise @louiseann.bsky.social · 23/09/2023
Spare half hour anyone, to help us out?! 🎧
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 05/09/2023
Happy birthday Del!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 02/09/2023
I'm liking this even though running FOTN feels like being pushed down on a ski slope on a homemade toboggan while people pelt you with snowballs from every direction
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Having heard some of your suggestions before Sal, yes 100%!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Oh yeah, I’d have died. What a guy
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
I would probably enjoy that as well, actually! Trouble is they tend to be quite bland, I think.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Moddy's too busy sucking up to Elon so he can go on one of his rockets. While straddling it, of course, like a massive…
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
🎉
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
And Lammo going in late October… blimey. Huw Stephens completely deserving of the slot (BBC Radio Wales will be gutted).
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Absolutely!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Yeah, totally. And it had a voice. Keaveny was a big loss I think -- he may not have been so much of a music dude, but unique. Love Craig, but when people were cheering for him covering for Lammo, it wasn't that they wanted rid of Shaun. So yeah, they need to get some edge back.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Yeah, I do the same, so daytime while I work, but also later at night (now Riley / Gid). I used to be well served just after midnight with those daily Recommends shows, but now it's mostly trash. Agreed on those theme days 🥱. I now use non-music podcasts to cover the gaps.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Same, I might even stop whinging if they can sort out Friday nights (but I have been listening to Pete Tong instead, and enjoying it more than I expected, so it hasn't been all bad!)
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 01/09/2023
Big yay for Cillian Murphy return. Massive yay to the passing of The Bland Madonna. Thumbs up for Don Letts on a Saturday night. Now if they can just ditch all those awful backwards-looking "Forever" shows, I might start liking 6 Music again. Hmm.
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6 Music schedule changes see Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition return
Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition is returning to 6 Music for a new 10-part series as part of weekend schedule changes.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 31/08/2023
They really need to provide a pointy stick
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 30/08/2023
Only 6 days? Brilliant! *goes back to sleep*
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 22/08/2023
Congrats! I wish I could, but for work purposes. I'm not really using it any more though, so there's that.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 26/07/2023
The incredibly annoying Allison Sheridan saying how amazingly great I am (probably) — jump to 10:10 if the link don't work…
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Macstock 2023: The Power of Learning by Teaching
Allison Sheridan discusses the Power of Learning at the Macstock VII Conference held in Woodstock, IL. For more of Allison's content, check out https://podfe...
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 24/07/2023
Today's events remind me that, quite often, the dumbest people I encounter in my work usually believe they're the smartest (and vice versa!)
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 24/07/2023
Yeah, I know what you mean, and it's definitely got a lot more going on. I have high hopes for it, but I think it's early days there too.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 24/07/2023
One dumb move after another! Twitter grew thanks to breaking news, so he took away verification of trusted sources. It could be bad because of mis/disinformation, so he weakened moderation and made the algorithm rank people who pay higher. He obviously just wants a personal mouthpiece for his crap.
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 24/07/2023
Love the familiar feel here!
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Steve Harris @steveharris.bsky.social · 24/07/2023
Hi! This is a relief! (thanks @vonzipperuk.bsky.social)
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