Steve Vickers
@stevejvickers.bsky.social
I like music but I also like other things too.
One half of @thebreakdown.bsky.social and one third of @machomusicisstupid.co.uk
One half of @thebreakdown.bsky.social and one third of @machomusicisstupid.co.uk
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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...
And if you pre-order from @beartreerecords.bsky.social , you get a bonus fanzine
November 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
And if you pre-order from @beartreerecords.bsky.social , you get a bonus fanzine
I'm sure you'll have put a lot of work into this. Really looking forward to getting my copy.
November 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
I'm sure you'll have put a lot of work into this. Really looking forward to getting my copy.
This is guaranteed to be amazing
This - finally - is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves.
GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit.
Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...
GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit.
Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...
November 20, 2025 at 12:22 PM
This is guaranteed to be amazing
Nice. Joel and I might well be there too
November 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Nice. Joel and I might well be there too
Who do I need to speak to to get The Rat added to the @endoftheroadfestival.com karaoke song list this year?
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Who do I need to speak to to get The Rat added to the @endoftheroadfestival.com karaoke song list this year?
I'm already going but a friend may be interested. Is this still available?
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I'm already going but a friend may be interested. Is this still available?
I forgot to tell you I can’t make it to this now didn’t I? Bit gutted tbh but a combination of too much on this weekend and not enough time/money
November 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I forgot to tell you I can’t make it to this now didn’t I? Bit gutted tbh but a combination of too much on this weekend and not enough time/money
I’m glad you persevered
November 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I’m glad you persevered
Or are they all just misreading the word 'indie'. Could be the same reason the MMIS page is getting the same followers. They're all big fans of Indiapop
October 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Or are they all just misreading the word 'indie'. Could be the same reason the MMIS page is getting the same followers. They're all big fans of Indiapop
You'll be hearing from my lawyers regarding "unauthorised use of screenshot"
October 10, 2025 at 9:52 AM
You'll be hearing from my lawyers regarding "unauthorised use of screenshot"
Yeah, that was annoying. I had to check that I wasn't actually a bot. Was about to give up, then realised I was eligible via O2 Priority, despite not being on O2, through having Virgin Media broadband and it was much easier than the fan presale
October 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Yeah, that was annoying. I had to check that I wasn't actually a bot. Was about to give up, then realised I was eligible via O2 Priority, despite not being on O2, through having Virgin Media broadband and it was much easier than the fan presale
They say you shouldn't wish bad things to happen to awful people but recently I've lost two friends and my dad and Nigel fucking Farage is still alive spouting division and hatred and I will never stop lamenting the fact that the cunt didn't die in that plane crash
September 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
They say you shouldn't wish bad things to happen to awful people but recently I've lost two friends and my dad and Nigel fucking Farage is still alive spouting division and hatred and I will never stop lamenting the fact that the cunt didn't die in that plane crash
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What an amazing evening! Thanks so much to Big Other, Precious Metals and @fortitudevalley.bsky.social for playing, Sidney and Matilda for having us and the hordes of people who came out on a rainy Sunday night for live music!
September 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
What an amazing evening! Thanks so much to Big Other, Precious Metals and @fortitudevalley.bsky.social for playing, Sidney and Matilda for having us and the hordes of people who came out on a rainy Sunday night for live music!
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⚠️Very, very low ticket warning⚠️
As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.
As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.
Just one week until @fortitudevalley.bsky.social roll into Sheffield at Sidney & Matilda. With Precious Metals and Big Other ably backing up proceedings on the night, this is one not to be missed. Remaining tickets available here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
September 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
⚠️Very, very low ticket warning⚠️
As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.
As in, there may only be seven left across various ticket sites.
Ha! I literally got in the car earlier as this was playing and had to check I hadn't accidentally put a different station on
September 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Ha! I literally got in the car earlier as this was playing and had to check I hadn't accidentally put a different station on
Apparently it's pronounced "feen-uh". Had I been there this week, I'd have doubtless corrected Joel on air
September 7, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Apparently it's pronounced "feen-uh". Had I been there this week, I'd have doubtless corrected Joel on air
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Just one week until @fortitudevalley.bsky.social roll into Sheffield at Sidney & Matilda. With Precious Metals and Big Other ably backing up proceedings on the night, this is one not to be missed. Remaining tickets available here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
September 7, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Just one week until @fortitudevalley.bsky.social roll into Sheffield at Sidney & Matilda. With Precious Metals and Big Other ably backing up proceedings on the night, this is one not to be missed. Remaining tickets available here --> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
Not enough bands erect a tent mid-set and encourage everyone to get in it, while performing in front of an inflatable castle on stage
September 5, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Not enough bands erect a tent mid-set and encourage everyone to get in it, while performing in front of an inflatable castle on stage
They said I'd never make it as a professional photographer. Well look at me now
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
They said I'd never make it as a professional photographer. Well look at me now
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nawwww, cuuuute! 😍😍😻
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It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do
Don't make the kittys [sic] sad
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It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do
Don't make the kittys [sic] sad
a group of kittens are sitting next to each other and looking up at the sky .
ALT: a group of kittens are sitting next to each other and looking up at the sky .
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August 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
nawwww, cuuuute! 😍😍😻
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It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do
Don't make the kittys [sic] sad
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It's what the kittys [sic] want you to do
Don't make the kittys [sic] sad
Yes. But they've all got homework to do
August 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Yes. But they've all got homework to do
Another one for my collection 'Terrible artwork in Airbnb bathrooms'
August 8, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Another one for my collection 'Terrible artwork in Airbnb bathrooms'
It's official, we're putting on a 'cool band'*. Come and see @fortitudevalley.bsky.social in Sheffield, at Sidney & Matilda on Sept 14th. Tickets available from numerous outlets. This will take you right to said outlets--> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
* all the bands we put on are actually verified cool
* all the bands we put on are actually verified cool
This week's Cool Band Alert spotlights UK guitar-pop band Fortitude Valley; they specialize in summery melodies and sparkly guitar lines straight out of the "Josie and the Pussycats" soundtrack. Check it out on Substack.
Cool Band Alert - Fortitude Valley
Make UK guitar bands fun again
bandcamp.substack.com
July 31, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It's official, we're putting on a 'cool band'*. Come and see @fortitudevalley.bsky.social in Sheffield, at Sidney & Matilda on Sept 14th. Tickets available from numerous outlets. This will take you right to said outlets--> linktr.ee/mmissheffield
* all the bands we put on are actually verified cool
* all the bands we put on are actually verified cool