Jon Ewing

After graduating from the University of Keele in England with a degree in Politics and American Studies, Jon worked as editor of a music and entertainment magazine before spending several years as a freelance writer and, with the advent of the internet, a website designer, developer and consultant. He lives in Reading, home to one of the world's most famous and long-running music festivals, which, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, he had attended every year since 1992.

Playlists

Why Listening to sad songs make Jon feel better

Why does listening to sad music make you feel better?

9 September 2025

When sad songs create an uptick in my battle-numbed emotions, it’s because they make me feel seen and understood.

Sad Songs To Make You Feel Better

9 September 2025

Songs that lift you up when you’re feeling low. Featuring artists like: Nath Brooks, Tom Odell, The 1975, Taylor Swift, The Smiths, Courtney Barnett, The London Suede, and Radiohead.

When Did I Last Laugh Out Loud?

29 August 2025

A weekend with old friends was filled with nonstop laughter, from shared memories to even the funniest moments overheard in passing.

Sounds Like IDLES

23 June 2025

Not that any band can actually sound like IDLES but,… Featuring artists like: IDLES, PJ Harvey, Gogol Bordello, System Of A Down, Anti-Flag, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Wet Leg

Generation Eclectic

31 October 2024

When generations talk, the result’s electric. featuring artists like: Thee Oh Sees, Boston, Sum 41, Kula Shaker, Story Of The Year, Baby Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Steven Wilson

Fuck That Noise!

14 June 2024

Wise women’s words about womanhood. Featuring artists like: St Vincent, Chicks on Speed, Garbage, Liz Phair, PJ Harvey, Courtney Barnett, Anna Calvi, Queen Latifah & Monie Love

Proud and Loud

11 June 2024

The musicto community celebrates Pride month. Featuring artists like: Gossip, Grace Petrie, John Grant, RuPaul, Tom Robinson Band, Rina Sawayama, Brittany Howard, The 1975

Back to The 80’s

3 May 2024

Firing Mr. Fusion back to the decade of fun! Featuring artists like: The Pretenders, Black Box, Blue Peter, Talk Talk, Den Harrow, Laraaji, Simply Red, Japan

musicto Top 10 Tracks of 2023

16 January 2024

Featuring artists like: André 3000, Mariah the Scientist, The Libertines, Rammstein, Alice Longyu Gao, The Heavy, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lambrini Girls, Saba, Nep, Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers.

2023: Gee, That Was Fun

16 January 2024

Legends, newcomers, geniuses, pretenders, poseurs, perfectionists and party animals of 2023. Featuring artists like: Iggy Pop, The Lottery Winners, Nadine Shah, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Ben Folds, Foo Fighters, Sprints, The Libertines

Boiled with His Own Pudding

14 December 2023

A celebration of Christmas that side-steps the commercial and the religious, coming from leftfield – a symphony of difference. Featuring artists like: Low, Rufus Wainwright, The Hives & Cyndi Lauper, The Big Moon, Half Man Half Biscuit, Tim Wheeler

Songs For The Solstice

11 December 2023

There’s just something about celebrating the turn of the seasons. Featuring artists like: The Staves, Noah Kahan, Emancipator, Khruangbin, The Zombies, Queens of the Stone Age, Tyler, The Creator, Bob Dylan.

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