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we're raising funds for the sameer project and
@topshelfrecords.com will match up to $1k/month for the rest of the year. visit topshelfrecords.com/gaza to double your donation / learn more
@topshelfrecords.com will match up to $1k/month for the rest of the year. visit topshelfrecords.com/gaza to double your donation / learn more
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“‘Horseglue’ is a screeching call for moral clarity,” I explained in a statement to media, including @pitchfork.com about the news industry’s complicity in genocide and authoritarianism. “It is important to focus on how integral the Messengers really are, and that some of them are the 1%, too.“
Watch Ekko Astral’s Video for New Song “Horseglue”
The Washington, D.C., punk band follows its 2024 debut with “a screeching call for moral clarity”
pitchfork.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
“‘Horseglue’ is a screeching call for moral clarity,” I explained in a statement to media, including @pitchfork.com about the news industry’s complicity in genocide and authoritarianism. “It is important to focus on how integral the Messengers really are, and that some of them are the 1%, too.“
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My band Ekko Astral is releasing our first song in a year — “horseglue” — this Wednesday on @topshelfrecords.com.
It is a deeply personal call for moral courage aimed directly at the beltway media elite.
Share this widely & brace yrselves, this is the hardest song we’ve ever dropped. 📰 🩸
It is a deeply personal call for moral courage aimed directly at the beltway media elite.
Share this widely & brace yrselves, this is the hardest song we’ve ever dropped. 📰 🩸
“horseglue” by Ekko Astral out October 22, 2025 on Topshelf Records. IF IT BLEEDS IT LEADS
YouTube video by Ekko Astral
youtube.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
My band Ekko Astral is releasing our first song in a year — “horseglue” — this Wednesday on @topshelfrecords.com.
It is a deeply personal call for moral courage aimed directly at the beltway media elite.
Share this widely & brace yrselves, this is the hardest song we’ve ever dropped. 📰 🩸
It is a deeply personal call for moral courage aimed directly at the beltway media elite.
Share this widely & brace yrselves, this is the hardest song we’ve ever dropped. 📰 🩸
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We're raising funds for The Sameer Project, a donations based aid initiative run by Palestinians in the diaspora currently focused on the distribution of food, water, and tents in South Gaza as the Israeli blockade continues. Visit topshelfrecords.com/gaza to double your donation and learn more.
August 5, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We're raising funds for The Sameer Project, a donations based aid initiative run by Palestinians in the diaspora currently focused on the distribution of food, water, and tents in South Gaza as the Israeli blockade continues. Visit topshelfrecords.com/gaza to double your donation and learn more.
we're raising funds for the sameer project and
@topshelfrecords.com will match up to $1k/month for the rest of the year. visit topshelfrecords.com/gaza to double your donation / learn more
@topshelfrecords.com will match up to $1k/month for the rest of the year. visit topshelfrecords.com/gaza to double your donation / learn more
August 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
we're raising funds for the sameer project and
@topshelfrecords.com will match up to $1k/month for the rest of the year. visit topshelfrecords.com/gaza to double your donation / learn more
@topshelfrecords.com will match up to $1k/month for the rest of the year. visit topshelfrecords.com/gaza to double your donation / learn more
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is anyone aware of 'consumer' alternatives to Anubis?
i can imagine many artists interested in using this for their website (i'm one of them), but 99%+ of artists wouldn't know the first thing about implementing this, if it's even possible to do so with their hosting plan.
i can imagine many artists interested in using this for their website (i'm one of them), but 99%+ of artists wouldn't know the first thing about implementing this, if it's even possible to do so with their hosting plan.
July 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
is anyone aware of 'consumer' alternatives to Anubis?
i can imagine many artists interested in using this for their website (i'm one of them), but 99%+ of artists wouldn't know the first thing about implementing this, if it's even possible to do so with their hosting plan.
i can imagine many artists interested in using this for their website (i'm one of them), but 99%+ of artists wouldn't know the first thing about implementing this, if it's even possible to do so with their hosting plan.
is anyone aware of 'consumer' alternatives to Anubis?
i can imagine many artists interested in using this for their website (i'm one of them), but 99%+ of artists wouldn't know the first thing about implementing this, if it's even possible to do so with their hosting plan.
i can imagine many artists interested in using this for their website (i'm one of them), but 99%+ of artists wouldn't know the first thing about implementing this, if it's even possible to do so with their hosting plan.
July 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM
is anyone aware of 'consumer' alternatives to Anubis?
i can imagine many artists interested in using this for their website (i'm one of them), but 99%+ of artists wouldn't know the first thing about implementing this, if it's even possible to do so with their hosting plan.
i can imagine many artists interested in using this for their website (i'm one of them), but 99%+ of artists wouldn't know the first thing about implementing this, if it's even possible to do so with their hosting plan.
enjoyed reading this from american living in qc/canada perspective. been unable to stop thinking about post-literacy, article world vs post world, etc.
i wrote a big thing on substack about tariffs and deglobalization jaimebrooks.substack.com/p/notes-on-t...
Notes on the Canzukian Schism
Is America ghosting the rest of the anglosphere?
jaimebrooks.substack.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
enjoyed reading this from american living in qc/canada perspective. been unable to stop thinking about post-literacy, article world vs post world, etc.
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Introducing Liberation Weekend, a two-day music and arts festival taking place in the nation’s capital on Friday, May 30th, and Saturday, May 31st, during WorldPride 2025.
Proceeds go to @genderlib.com.
Tickets on sale now: linktr.ee/liberationwknd
Proceeds go to @genderlib.com.
Tickets on sale now: linktr.ee/liberationwknd
April 2, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Introducing Liberation Weekend, a two-day music and arts festival taking place in the nation’s capital on Friday, May 30th, and Saturday, May 31st, during WorldPride 2025.
Proceeds go to @genderlib.com.
Tickets on sale now: linktr.ee/liberationwknd
Proceeds go to @genderlib.com.
Tickets on sale now: linktr.ee/liberationwknd
i am having enriching experiences blocking respondents in tech support subreddits
i am having enriching experiences responding in tech support subreddits
March 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
i am having enriching experiences blocking respondents in tech support subreddits
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The official video for Thanya Iyer's "I am here now" is out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTR3...
"I am here now" by Thanya Iyer (official video)
YouTube video by Topshelf Records
www.youtube.com
March 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
The official video for Thanya Iyer's "I am here now" is out. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTR3...
March 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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we’re planning a dc music festival to raise money and awareness for trans rights.
lots of thrilling stuff planned for it but we’re looking for sponsors to help make it happen.
does you, your business or your friends want to help raise money for direct action?
email ekkoastraldc@gmail.com
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
lots of thrilling stuff planned for it but we’re looking for sponsors to help make it happen.
does you, your business or your friends want to help raise money for direct action?
email ekkoastraldc@gmail.com
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
March 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
we’re planning a dc music festival to raise money and awareness for trans rights.
lots of thrilling stuff planned for it but we’re looking for sponsors to help make it happen.
does you, your business or your friends want to help raise money for direct action?
email ekkoastraldc@gmail.com
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
lots of thrilling stuff planned for it but we’re looking for sponsors to help make it happen.
does you, your business or your friends want to help raise money for direct action?
email ekkoastraldc@gmail.com
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️
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Waited a long time for the return of Thanya Iyer and the first tender footsteps are mesmerising 🤍
goldflakepaint.ghost.io/thanya-iyer-...
goldflakepaint.ghost.io/thanya-iyer-...
February 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Waited a long time for the return of Thanya Iyer and the first tender footsteps are mesmerising 🤍
goldflakepaint.ghost.io/thanya-iyer-...
goldflakepaint.ghost.io/thanya-iyer-...
we announced @tbirdthanyaiyer.bsky.social's fourth release with @topshelfrecords.com today!
i've had the honour of knowing and working with thanya since before i even worked at topshelf. one of the most inspiring artists i've met!
kindly scope this new track. it will replenish you!
i've had the honour of knowing and working with thanya since before i even worked at topshelf. one of the most inspiring artists i've met!
kindly scope this new track. it will replenish you!
Listen to "Low Tides" off Thanya Iyer's upcoming album for @topshelfrecords.com www.brooklynvegan.com/montreal-art...
Montreal art pop artist Thanya Iyer announces new album 'TIDE/TIED,' shares "Low Tides"
Thanya Iyer's third album arrives in April via Topshelf.
www.brooklynvegan.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:38 PM
we announced @tbirdthanyaiyer.bsky.social's fourth release with @topshelfrecords.com today!
i've had the honour of knowing and working with thanya since before i even worked at topshelf. one of the most inspiring artists i've met!
kindly scope this new track. it will replenish you!
i've had the honour of knowing and working with thanya since before i even worked at topshelf. one of the most inspiring artists i've met!
kindly scope this new track. it will replenish you!
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☺️ this little label turns 19 this week ☺️
to celebrate we’re opening up our new hq for a garage sale and open house. and also running some promotions online 👇
to celebrate we’re opening up our new hq for a garage sale and open house. and also running some promotions online 👇
February 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
☺️ this little label turns 19 this week ☺️
to celebrate we’re opening up our new hq for a garage sale and open house. and also running some promotions online 👇
to celebrate we’re opening up our new hq for a garage sale and open house. and also running some promotions online 👇
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Talked to Weatherday about being a niche indie micro celebrity and making the only emo album I've felt genuinely excited for in years.
www.stereogum.com/2294446/sput...
www.stereogum.com/2294446/sput...
Sputnik Speaks: Weatherday's Mastermind On Their Long-Awaited New Album And Everything Else
“This is the best album ever made.” “This album has made me fall in love and break my heart.” “I can’t listen to this album without feeling like crying.” “This album is so peak bro.”
www.stereogum.com
January 29, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Talked to Weatherday about being a niche indie micro celebrity and making the only emo album I've felt genuinely excited for in years.
www.stereogum.com/2294446/sput...
www.stereogum.com/2294446/sput...
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a public service announcement
January 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
a public service announcement
“Rents in Montreal went up by an average of 7.7 per cent in 2023, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, even though the TAL's recommended rental increase was much lower than that. Rent climbed even higher — by 10 per cent — in units with a new tenant.”
Recommended rent increase for 2025 hits historic high in Quebec | CBC News
The 5.9 per cent jump is the highest recommended rent hike in at least three decades, according to guidelines released by Quebec's rental tribunal Tuesday.
www.cbc.ca
January 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Rents in Montreal went up by an average of 7.7 per cent in 2023, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, even though the TAL's recommended rental increase was much lower than that. Rent climbed even higher — by 10 per cent — in units with a new tenant.”
i want more people in music to be committed to this sort of long game. lack of archival interest/foresight/infrastructure is one of our biggest weaknesses in our fight against the various manifestations of platform capitalism.
January 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
i want more people in music to be committed to this sort of long game. lack of archival interest/foresight/infrastructure is one of our biggest weaknesses in our fight against the various manifestations of platform capitalism.
little known: you can’t share news links via meta platforms in canada. certainly bodes well for the upcoming election!
www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7174031
www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7174031
January 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
little known: you can’t share news links via meta platforms in canada. certainly bodes well for the upcoming election!
www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7174031
www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7174031
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there is so much pain and suffering, but we get to make music. you fucking dork, you nerd
January 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
there is so much pain and suffering, but we get to make music. you fucking dork, you nerd
i found this SO inspiring. i wish more people in music treated their work like a sort of archivism. record labels are century-scale storage!
Here it is, the longest piece of nonfiction I’ve ever written, CENTURY-SCALE STORAGE. The kind folks at @harvardlil.bsky.social let me investigate the present and future of digital storage, and how we steward and preserve our most treasured cultural objects lil.law.harvard.edu/century-scal...
Century-Scale Storage
If you had to store something for 100 years, how would you do it?
lil.law.harvard.edu
January 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
i found this SO inspiring. i wish more people in music treated their work like a sort of archivism. record labels are century-scale storage!
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finally tried out faircamp, essentially a self hosted bandcamp, with fewer features. i like it so far and think i'll commit to using it to serve streams/downloads for now. it's in alpha tho so would only recommend if you're already running your own website and not afraid of basic command line stuff
bas relief
bas relief | stream and download
basrelief.info
November 29, 2024 at 6:47 AM
finally tried out faircamp, essentially a self hosted bandcamp, with fewer features. i like it so far and think i'll commit to using it to serve streams/downloads for now. it's in alpha tho so would only recommend if you're already running your own website and not afraid of basic command line stuff
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people responding to this like “what is an alternative to substack?” as though substack invented websites or newsletters. there are MANY and I can’t think of any of them that are anywhere close as expensive to substack to use
substack just announced a new enterprise media offering (whatever that means) in partnership with bari weiss’ website “because of its commitment to pursuing high-integrity journalism.”
if you’re still publishing there, it’s time to get the fuck out.
on.substack.com/p/the-new-me...
if you’re still publishing there, it’s time to get the fuck out.
on.substack.com/p/the-new-me...
The new media, powered by Substack
Partnering with The Free Press to better support media organizations
on.substack.com
December 17, 2024 at 5:09 PM
people responding to this like “what is an alternative to substack?” as though substack invented websites or newsletters. there are MANY and I can’t think of any of them that are anywhere close as expensive to substack to use
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our recently released album is kindly included in this roundup. immensely appreciate @tddvsss.bsky.social for boosting it in his monthly ambient column!
The Best Ambient Music on Bandcamp, November 2024
Our guide to the month’s crucial ambient LPs
daily.bandcamp.com
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
our recently released album is kindly included in this roundup. immensely appreciate @tddvsss.bsky.social for boosting it in his monthly ambient column!