Brian David Stevens
@briandavidstevens.bsky.social
Photographer.
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a content provider"
Work in National Portrait Gallery, Scottish National Galleries, Martin Parr Foundation
https://www.briandavidstevens.com
“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a content provider"
Work in National Portrait Gallery, Scottish National Galleries, Martin Parr Foundation
https://www.briandavidstevens.com
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A selection of portraits of war veterans photographed on Remembrance Sundays over a ten year period #remembrance #armistice
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Sad news about Steve Cropper. What a great legacy he leaves behind.
Memphis Soul. There's nothing like it.
(The Black & white southern soul scene seemed to be part of a new world that was being born. I guess that as a nation we're still in labor.)
Memphis Soul. There's nothing like it.
(The Black & white southern soul scene seemed to be part of a new world that was being born. I guess that as a nation we're still in labor.)
RIP Steve Cropper, here he is tearing it up with Booker T and the MGs in 1970 while Creedence Clearwater Revival watch ecstatically from backstage www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbBc...
Booker T. & The MG's - Time Is Tight (Live, 1970)
YouTube video by 60s70sVintageRock
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Sad news about Steve Cropper. What a great legacy he leaves behind.
Memphis Soul. There's nothing like it.
(The Black & white southern soul scene seemed to be part of a new world that was being born. I guess that as a nation we're still in labor.)
Memphis Soul. There's nothing like it.
(The Black & white southern soul scene seemed to be part of a new world that was being born. I guess that as a nation we're still in labor.)
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Incredible reaction to the announcement of
@reversediorama.bsky.social’s new novel BOYHOOD, and the first quote is in - and what a quote it is. Thank you @irvinewelsh.bsky.social 🙏 #whatafuckingbook
COMING APRIL 2026 geni.us/Boyhood
@reversediorama.bsky.social’s new novel BOYHOOD, and the first quote is in - and what a quote it is. Thank you @irvinewelsh.bsky.social 🙏 #whatafuckingbook
COMING APRIL 2026 geni.us/Boyhood
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Incredible reaction to the announcement of
@reversediorama.bsky.social’s new novel BOYHOOD, and the first quote is in - and what a quote it is. Thank you @irvinewelsh.bsky.social 🙏 #whatafuckingbook
COMING APRIL 2026 geni.us/Boyhood
@reversediorama.bsky.social’s new novel BOYHOOD, and the first quote is in - and what a quote it is. Thank you @irvinewelsh.bsky.social 🙏 #whatafuckingbook
COMING APRIL 2026 geni.us/Boyhood
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The White Horse
https://botfrens.com/collections/44/contents/13230
https://botfrens.com/collections/44/contents/13230
December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The White Horse
https://botfrens.com/collections/44/contents/13230
https://botfrens.com/collections/44/contents/13230
Announcing a very long-overdue definitive biography of a music and spiritual visionary…
COSMIC MUSIC: The Life, Art and Transcendence of ALICE COLTRANE by @andybeta.bsky.social
Coming 19 March 2026: geni.us/CosmicMusic
COSMIC MUSIC: The Life, Art and Transcendence of ALICE COLTRANE by @andybeta.bsky.social
Coming 19 March 2026: geni.us/CosmicMusic
December 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Announcing a very long-overdue definitive biography of a music and spiritual visionary…
COSMIC MUSIC: The Life, Art and Transcendence of ALICE COLTRANE by @andybeta.bsky.social
Coming 19 March 2026: geni.us/CosmicMusic
COSMIC MUSIC: The Life, Art and Transcendence of ALICE COLTRANE by @andybeta.bsky.social
Coming 19 March 2026: geni.us/CosmicMusic
December 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Announcing a very long-overdue definitive biography of a music and spiritual visionary…
COSMIC MUSIC: The Life, Art and Transcendence of ALICE COLTRANE by @andybeta.bsky.social
Coming 19 March 2026: geni.us/CosmicMusic
COSMIC MUSIC: The Life, Art and Transcendence of ALICE COLTRANE by @andybeta.bsky.social
Coming 19 March 2026: geni.us/CosmicMusic
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He can’t see her internal world. The persona stands mystified by her choices and her misfortune. And her solitary funeral at the end is his.
November 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
He can’t see her internal world. The persona stands mystified by her choices and her misfortune. And her solitary funeral at the end is his.
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e.g.: “I can see little twinkly stars,
Like Christmas tree lights in faraway windows./ Rings of brightly colored rocks/ Floating around orange and mustard planets./ I can see huge tiger striped fishes… I'd look at the gray house opposite, and close the curtains.”
Like Christmas tree lights in faraway windows./ Rings of brightly colored rocks/ Floating around orange and mustard planets./ I can see huge tiger striped fishes… I'd look at the gray house opposite, and close the curtains.”
November 29, 2025 at 5:29 PM
e.g.: “I can see little twinkly stars,
Like Christmas tree lights in faraway windows./ Rings of brightly colored rocks/ Floating around orange and mustard planets./ I can see huge tiger striped fishes… I'd look at the gray house opposite, and close the curtains.”
Like Christmas tree lights in faraway windows./ Rings of brightly colored rocks/ Floating around orange and mustard planets./ I can see huge tiger striped fishes… I'd look at the gray house opposite, and close the curtains.”
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Tindersticks have many brilliant spoken word pieces/parts. Just listening to ‘My Sister’ and I’m struck by how one of the facets of the ‘song’ is how unknowable someone else is:
November 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Tindersticks have many brilliant spoken word pieces/parts. Just listening to ‘My Sister’ and I’m struck by how one of the facets of the ‘song’ is how unknowable someone else is:
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Words and music. This is a live bit of the fourth track from the next 12”: ‘Veronika’.
November 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Words and music. This is a live bit of the fourth track from the next 12”: ‘Veronika’.
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'Self Portrait.' After settling in London from South Africa in 1916, Edward Wolfe studied at the Slade and was then employed by Roger Fry's Omega Workshops in 1918-19. Wolfe's fame owed much to regular exhibitions with the London Group and friendship with the Sitwell family.
November 27, 2025 at 9:28 PM
'Self Portrait.' After settling in London from South Africa in 1916, Edward Wolfe studied at the Slade and was then employed by Roger Fry's Omega Workshops in 1918-19. Wolfe's fame owed much to regular exhibitions with the London Group and friendship with the Sitwell family.
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I love this pope.
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:45 PM
I love this pope.
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Happy 75th birthday to Tina Weymouth. Love this photo of her and Grandmaster Flash, taken by Laura Levine in 1981. Spotted at MAC's fab Golden Age of Hip Hop exhibition in Marseille several years ago
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Happy 75th birthday to Tina Weymouth. Love this photo of her and Grandmaster Flash, taken by Laura Levine in 1981. Spotted at MAC's fab Golden Age of Hip Hop exhibition in Marseille several years ago
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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...
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Streatham Hill, South London - Nov' 2025
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Streatham Hill, South London - Nov' 2025
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and best thing at the V&A
November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
and best thing at the V&A
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Very pleased that my Lush tour film is now available for all to see.
Lush’s ‘A Far From Home Movie’ is available to watch on YouTube now. Celebrating the life of Chris Acland, the film compiles candid Super 8 footage taken by Phil King during Lush’s time touring from 1992-1996.
The film is also available to watch on Criterion Channel
lush.ffm.to/afarfromhome...
The film is also available to watch on Criterion Channel
lush.ffm.to/afarfromhome...
November 16, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Very pleased that my Lush tour film is now available for all to see.
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Exposition 1952 Vallauris
https://botfrens.com/collections/111/contents/1147522
https://botfrens.com/collections/111/contents/1147522
November 16, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Exposition 1952 Vallauris
https://botfrens.com/collections/111/contents/1147522
https://botfrens.com/collections/111/contents/1147522
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Peat Boat with Two Figures - October 1883
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/3109130
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/3109130
November 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Peat Boat with Two Figures - October 1883
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/3109130
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/3109130
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When you feel depleted of enchantment, walk the wood. It is where magic lives loudly. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 AM
When you feel depleted of enchantment, walk the wood. It is where magic lives loudly. – #EmilyCBanting, 1982
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As Covid arrived in 2020, a string of suicides ripped through the Blackfeet Nation, claiming kids as young as 11.
Charlie Speicher called up a fourth grade teacher named Steve Von Till, the former Neurosis guitarist.
@btoastie.bsky.social on heavy metal and healing.
www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
Charlie Speicher called up a fourth grade teacher named Steve Von Till, the former Neurosis guitarist.
@btoastie.bsky.social on heavy metal and healing.
www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
Heavy metal is healing teens on the Blackfeet Nation - High Country News
In response to youth suicides, teachers show students the power of headbanging at Fire in the Mountains festival.
www.hcn.org
November 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
As Covid arrived in 2020, a string of suicides ripped through the Blackfeet Nation, claiming kids as young as 11.
Charlie Speicher called up a fourth grade teacher named Steve Von Till, the former Neurosis guitarist.
@btoastie.bsky.social on heavy metal and healing.
www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
Charlie Speicher called up a fourth grade teacher named Steve Von Till, the former Neurosis guitarist.
@btoastie.bsky.social on heavy metal and healing.
www.hcn.org/issues/57-11...
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Top work from the boffins at Exeter University’s Department of the Bloody Obvious.
Shout at seagulls to stop them taking your food, research suggests
Researchers tested 61 gulls by playing recordings of a male voice shouting, speaking and the neutral birdsong of a robin.
news.sky.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Top work from the boffins at Exeter University’s Department of the Bloody Obvious.
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All editions of Notting Hill Sound Systems published by Cafe Royal Books #carnival #soundsystems #caferoyalbooks
August 26, 2024 at 1:37 PM
All editions of Notting Hill Sound Systems published by Cafe Royal Books #carnival #soundsystems #caferoyalbooks
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Only this can save the BBC from the thinktank fucknuts
A radio programme like the Shipping Forecast but it’s called Bin Day and it just reads out every single council in the country’s bin schedule
November 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Only this can save the BBC from the thinktank fucknuts
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Three Pairs of Shoes - 1886/1887
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/1030243
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/1030243
November 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Three Pairs of Shoes - 1886/1887
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/1030243
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/1030243
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Well this is a bit of a dream meeting – 3:16 of gothic pop excellence:
thequietus.com/news/charli-...
thequietus.com/news/charli-...
Charli XCX & John Cale Unveil Noisy Wuthering Heights Collab | The Quietus
Charli XCX and John Cale have released a video for gothic pop dirge belter ‘House’, written to appear on the soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s forthcoming adaptation of Emily Brontē’s novel Wuthering H...
thequietus.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Well this is a bit of a dream meeting – 3:16 of gothic pop excellence:
thequietus.com/news/charli-...
thequietus.com/news/charli-...