Steve KIW
@stevekiw.bsky.social
DJ // Record collector // 'writer' // often found wandering around festivals in a towel.
Second of my short-reads for NuNorthern Soul’s blog went online overnight…
File under “old man shouts at clouds” or “not that ‘is it Balearic! argument again ffs”
www.nunorthernsoul.co.uk/post/is-it-b...
File under “old man shouts at clouds” or “not that ‘is it Balearic! argument again ffs”
www.nunorthernsoul.co.uk/post/is-it-b...
Is it Balearic?
A candid take on how the word “Balearic” has been stretched, twisted and overplayed — and why the original feeling still matters.
www.nunorthernsoul.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Second of my short-reads for NuNorthern Soul’s blog went online overnight…
File under “old man shouts at clouds” or “not that ‘is it Balearic! argument again ffs”
www.nunorthernsoul.co.uk/post/is-it-b...
File under “old man shouts at clouds” or “not that ‘is it Balearic! argument again ffs”
www.nunorthernsoul.co.uk/post/is-it-b...
Reposted by Steve KIW
Can you imagine Keir Starmer taking 10 days off to ride a motor bike & walk a dog at the beginning of a Pandemic doing no work. Because I bloody can’t. Not for one second.
Boris Johnson is a disgrace. And Putin loving Farage would be worse. Much worse.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Boris Johnson is a disgrace. And Putin loving Farage would be worse. Much worse.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Boris Johnson took four days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Files show then PM was walking dog, riding motorbike and hosting guests as pandemic planning stalled in ‘lost month’
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Can you imagine Keir Starmer taking 10 days off to ride a motor bike & walk a dog at the beginning of a Pandemic doing no work. Because I bloody can’t. Not for one second.
Boris Johnson is a disgrace. And Putin loving Farage would be worse. Much worse.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Boris Johnson is a disgrace. And Putin loving Farage would be worse. Much worse.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
So spurs were shit today but you know what… De La Soul’s new album is a full on 9/10 and that means just as much. My two teams: one disappoints, the other steps up. #thankyoudave
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
So spurs were shit today but you know what… De La Soul’s new album is a full on 9/10 and that means just as much. My two teams: one disappoints, the other steps up. #thankyoudave
Thanks for the reminder. What A Night.
November 22, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Thanks for the reminder. What A Night.
Cheers for the heads up Nick. Will check. Are you aware of The KLFRS? Any idea what the deal is with them? Some interesting work on their Bandcamp.
November 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Cheers for the heads up Nick. Will check. Are you aware of The KLFRS? Any idea what the deal is with them? Some interesting work on their Bandcamp.
Last overhead kick I saw like that was by Pele in Escape To Victory. Absolutely worldie!
November 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Last overhead kick I saw like that was by Pele in Escape To Victory. Absolutely worldie!
On a tangent… Ruth Copeland’s version of Gimme Shelter could be a gateway for those who don’t know her work into a joyful world of discovery. From Co Durham to George Clinton. Worth checking her great music and, quite frankly, mad career route!
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
On a tangent… Ruth Copeland’s version of Gimme Shelter could be a gateway for those who don’t know her work into a joyful world of discovery. From Co Durham to George Clinton. Worth checking her great music and, quite frankly, mad career route!
Such a tune! And as we’re doing Neil Young covers track down The Anonymous Choir’s work. Their Neil Young LP is sublime.
(Also, I spotted my ‘your’ error earlier and can only assume auto-correct must’ve done it. Honest guv)
(Also, I spotted my ‘your’ error earlier and can only assume auto-correct must’ve done it. Honest guv)
November 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Such a tune! And as we’re doing Neil Young covers track down The Anonymous Choir’s work. Their Neil Young LP is sublime.
(Also, I spotted my ‘your’ error earlier and can only assume auto-correct must’ve done it. Honest guv)
(Also, I spotted my ‘your’ error earlier and can only assume auto-correct must’ve done it. Honest guv)
All timer. Have you heard Sylvester’s version of Southern Man? If not, your welcome bro!
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
All timer. Have you heard Sylvester’s version of Southern Man? If not, your welcome bro!
I tripped over this… 17 miles into final long training run ahead of the Athens Marathon. Now I miss that, our inevitable win over Man U AND your night at the Social. But I get to go to Athens for one handed digging so…
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
I tripped over this… 17 miles into final long training run ahead of the Athens Marathon. Now I miss that, our inevitable win over Man U AND your night at the Social. But I get to go to Athens for one handed digging so…
So good that I managed to clap with a double-fractured elbow sunshine. It was BIG.
November 4, 2025 at 11:44 PM
So good that I managed to clap with a double-fractured elbow sunshine. It was BIG.
Had the same view of this as we had of Son v Burnley… watching them run away from us towards the south, knowing they’d score as soon as they went past halfway. Such a moment. What a goal.
November 4, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Had the same view of this as we had of Son v Burnley… watching them run away from us towards the south, knowing they’d score as soon as they went past halfway. Such a moment. What a goal.
We’ve been down this road before sunshine!
November 3, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We’ve been down this road before sunshine!
Hopefully in the shops imminently. It’s always a great read IMO.
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Hopefully in the shops imminently. It’s always a great read IMO.
After subscribing to Jockey Slut for many years and then Disco Pogo since it’s launch a couple of years back the latest edition is my most treasured. Copies are landing on doormats this morning.
Balearic Mike suggested I step into his shoes for an issue and write about Saint Etienne’s best moments!
Balearic Mike suggested I step into his shoes for an issue and write about Saint Etienne’s best moments!
November 1, 2025 at 12:34 PM
After subscribing to Jockey Slut for many years and then Disco Pogo since it’s launch a couple of years back the latest edition is my most treasured. Copies are landing on doormats this morning.
Balearic Mike suggested I step into his shoes for an issue and write about Saint Etienne’s best moments!
Balearic Mike suggested I step into his shoes for an issue and write about Saint Etienne’s best moments!
We’ve always maintained that they’re “good for curlers” - four of us, all played football together in our teens, still insist upon it as absolute fact now, even though we’re in our 50s.
October 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We’ve always maintained that they’re “good for curlers” - four of us, all played football together in our teens, still insist upon it as absolute fact now, even though we’re in our 50s.
It was good enough for the island in the 80s so 100%… and of course, it lent a title to the favourite summer party of a fair few of us (Waves to @dannykelly.bsky.social )
Also, Jason Boardman squared the circle by playing this at that in the summer.
In summary then: B.A.F.
Also, Jason Boardman squared the circle by playing this at that in the summer.
In summary then: B.A.F.
October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It was good enough for the island in the 80s so 100%… and of course, it lent a title to the favourite summer party of a fair few of us (Waves to @dannykelly.bsky.social )
Also, Jason Boardman squared the circle by playing this at that in the summer.
In summary then: B.A.F.
Also, Jason Boardman squared the circle by playing this at that in the summer.
In summary then: B.A.F.
Reposted by Steve KIW
I wrote a piece about the enduring legacy of The KLF’s Chill Out and the numerous homages and tributes that have followed in its wake. Retweets most welcome.
#klf #theklf #chillout #ambient
#klf #theklf #chillout #ambient
The KLF's Chill Out and the enduring legacy of a personal cultural milestone
Exploring the unique and enduring legacy of 'ambient classic', Chill Out, and its numerous homages and tributes
open.substack.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Hey Nick! Been a while mate. Lovely read. Chill Out had such a lasting impact on so many of us. Timeless.
October 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hey Nick! Been a while mate. Lovely read. Chill Out had such a lasting impact on so many of us. Timeless.
Ha! Still haunted by my even thinking about taking a photo!
October 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Ha! Still haunted by my even thinking about taking a photo!
Videos? You took videos?
October 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Videos? You took videos?
And clashes with Kathy’s birthday so… maybe when it’s the right time. Have a blast bro: Big love from both of us x
October 25, 2025 at 3:06 PM
And clashes with Kathy’s birthday so… maybe when it’s the right time. Have a blast bro: Big love from both of us x
Have fun mate. Hope we can join you there again some day x
October 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Have fun mate. Hope we can join you there again some day x
See that a few other replies suggested Resident for records. That’s all new stuff and books, and more like a Fopp now; Rarekind is a mix of new and second hand (lots of it, great prices)
October 25, 2025 at 9:45 AM
See that a few other replies suggested Resident for records. That’s all new stuff and books, and more like a Fopp now; Rarekind is a mix of new and second hand (lots of it, great prices)