@jimnewstead.bsky.social
Prog apprentice, YouTuber, dad, sci-fi writer, musician, rubbish runner. Cut me open and I’m 1/3 Maiden, 1/3 Floyd, 1/3 Ozrics. Join me at YouTube.com/jimnewstead and https://reactionships.com/ All my other places: https://linktr.ee/jimnewstead
So Rush Has a New Drummer!
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We’re back on the Yes bus today…
First Time Reaction: YES - Magnification (Part 1)
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Have you heard of this band? Me neither! Check out Wagakki Band!
First Time Hearing Wagakki Band!
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Meet The Bad Dog Sessions 🎧 — my new video podcast with Jim Newstead. Intro chat now, full episodes soon! 🔥👇 Link in comments 👇 @jimnewstead.bsky.social
25.09.2025 13:02 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
King Gizz!!!! How are they so good at everything they turn their hands to? Thrash Metal this time!
Listen to KGLW - Infest The Rats' Nest, Part 1
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Riverside are such an amazing band. Absolutely love ’em! I’ve only seen them live once, but they were fantastic. Escalator Shrine will always be a special one for me…. My gateway into Riverside!
17.09.2025 07:06 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’ve gone all Jon Anderson & Todmobile today. Lush!
Listening to Jon Anderson & Todmobile: State Of Independence
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Well hello there Ian! Nice to make your acquaintance outside of YouTube!
16.09.2025 05:44 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Oops! I inadvertently deleted one of my oldest yet highest viewed videos today, so I’ve re-uploaded. The quality is a bit rough round the edges but still a fun video!
Tool - The Grudge (2018)
Listening to TOOL - The Grudge
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And there is the fateful email.
10.09.2025 19:52 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Do I??? Oops!
Thanks, and hold on…
I’ve been writing a hard sci-fi space opera book for a long time. I’m probably over half way and word count at about 52,000. Nobody has ever read it. Would anyone fancy a beta read of the story so far? AI, human identity, transcendence, origins of life… it’s heady stuff! Message me if interested.
10.09.2025 17:12 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
Oooo! Now THIS is tasty!
Deep Purple - In Rock, Side One - REACTION!
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Well, I totally failed to get an unlock code for Radiohead’s UK dates at the end of the year. I’m doomed never to see this band! I’ve tried SO many times, oh well.
10.09.2025 15:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Start your week off with some good, solid rock!
Cracking!
Solid Rock! Blind Ego - The Hunting Party, Side 1
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The word masterpiece is used too often. Here is an example of a genuine masterpiece, and the phrase “taken too soon” never more appropriate than for describing Kevin Gilbert.
A Masterpiece! The Shaming Of The True by Kevin Gilbert Part 1
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Ever wondered what a Marillion podcast might chat to me about? Wonder No More!
Planet Marzipan Chat
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In truth, I’ve tried to watch it 2 or 3 times in the past on streaming, and never got past episode 2. It didn’t click at all. But this time, I’m all in! I bought the DVD box set to feed my NAS, and maybe that’s why. I’m invested this time! Physical media vs streaming…
31.08.2025 08:42 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0I’m very late to the party, but I’m really enjoying The Expanse. Nearing the end of season 3! Jeez, this is top tier hard sci-fi. I’m so impressed with the whole thing: the world building, characters, the factions, the politics, the scale, the story. Really, highly recommended.
31.08.2025 08:22 — 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0
Although Frank Zappa once said talking about music is akin to dancing about architecture, sometimes it really is good to talk!
Sir Arjen Anthony Lucassen - The Interview!
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Here’s some groovy southern rock for y’all!
The Allman Brothers Band: At Fillmore East (Part 1)
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It’s been a while, but it’s good to be back with Arjen Anthony Lucassen today!
Listen to: Arjen Anthony Lucassen - Goddamn Conspiracy
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New band to me… instrumental proggy metal fusion from Italy!
Asymmetric Universe - Feather On A Glass
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Sometimes I make videos that are not popular with the audience. Today, was one such day! The fans of Lovebites are rabid! The funny thing is, positive or negative, engagement feeds the algorithm so bring it on!
Lovebites Revisited!
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‘ello ‘ello ‘ello! What’s goin’ on ‘ere then?
Moron Police: Pachinko (Part 1)
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It’s only Stevie Ray Vaughan!
Listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan - Soul To Soul Part 1
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RIP OZZY
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Listening to Avcrvst: The Trauma
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Listen to Between The Buried and Me: Things We Tell Ourselves In The Dark
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I quite like the look of the revamped The Apprentice 🤣 #kingcrimson
10.07.2025 16:53 — 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
