Bernard Zuel
@bernardzuel.bsky.social
Writer & critic (SMH, Guardian, Rhythms & everything found at bernardzuel.net) teacher (Sydney University), podcaster, host/facilitator (anywhere you want me), media trainer (you talk, I help). Opinions definitely are those of my employer - moi.
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We knew from the moment we heard it that “social cohesion” would be one of those Orwellian terms which would be used to cover all manner of state sanctioned abuse and deprivation of civic freedoms.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.
February 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
We knew from the moment we heard it that “social cohesion” would be one of those Orwellian terms which would be used to cover all manner of state sanctioned abuse and deprivation of civic freedoms.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.
It fuels the very unrest it pretends to seek to quell.
Like classic country shows it began with Donna Summer loving to love you, had the dance-around-the-bedroom zest of Holy Smoke, told a lover there's Bed No breakfast & came home with a description of This Is How A Woman Leaves. @marenmorris.bsky.social spotted live
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www.bernardzuel.net/post/maren-m...
MAREN MORRIS LIVE: REVIEW
MAREN MORRISEnmore Theatre, February 7 DONNA SUMMER’S Love To Love You Baby as the play-on music for a multiple Country Music Association-winner with three number one singles on the country chart? Why...
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February 10, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Like classic country shows it began with Donna Summer loving to love you, had the dance-around-the-bedroom zest of Holy Smoke, told a lover there's Bed No breakfast & came home with a description of This Is How A Woman Leaves. @marenmorris.bsky.social spotted live
www.bernardzuel.net/post/maren-m...
www.bernardzuel.net/post/maren-m...
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It wasn’t impossible - the cops where there to incite violence. And Albanese (and everyone else) knew this would happen and he let it.
February 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
It wasn’t impossible - the cops where there to incite violence. And Albanese (and everyone else) knew this would happen and he let it.
February 9, 2026 at 9:42 PM
Watching @marenmorris.bsky.social make questions of genre vs period, denim vs glitter, bitter vs revenge not so much irrelevant as mere grist for the mill. Showtime in Enmore.
www.bernardzuel.net/post/maren-m...
www.bernardzuel.net/post/maren-m...
MAREN MORRIS LIVE: REVIEW
MAREN MORRISEnmore Theatre, February 7 DONNA SUMMER’S Love To Love You Baby as the play-on music for a multiple Country Music Association-winner with three number one singles on the country chart? Why...
www.bernardzuel.net
February 9, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Watching @marenmorris.bsky.social make questions of genre vs period, denim vs glitter, bitter vs revenge not so much irrelevant as mere grist for the mill. Showtime in Enmore.
www.bernardzuel.net/post/maren-m...
www.bernardzuel.net/post/maren-m...
Sometimes you can’t see that all you need is one thing, if it’s right, you could sleep at night. But it can take some time. #morningpop #tuesdayvinyl #joejackson #bodyandsoul
February 9, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Sometimes you can’t see that all you need is one thing, if it’s right, you could sleep at night. But it can take some time. #morningpop #tuesdayvinyl #joejackson #bodyandsoul
The solemn promise of NSW Police: we will have social cohesion and respect for all if we have to break every one of your ribs to get it. Peace out.
February 9, 2026 at 7:23 PM
The solemn promise of NSW Police: we will have social cohesion and respect for all if we have to break every one of your ribs to get it. Peace out.
I've changed my life completely, I've seen the lightning leave me
And my baby just can't take her eyes off me
And my baby just can't take her eyes off me
February 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
I've changed my life completely, I've seen the lightning leave me
And my baby just can't take her eyes off me
And my baby just can't take her eyes off me
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-Cop grabs guy with his hands up by the shirt
-Cop trips over his own bike, dragging guy with him by his bag
-Other cops start viciously *punching* guy as the unco bike cop drags him along?
Would almost be funny if it wasn't so disgusting. Psychos.
-Cop trips over his own bike, dragging guy with him by his bag
-Other cops start viciously *punching* guy as the unco bike cop drags him along?
Would almost be funny if it wasn't so disgusting. Psychos.
Shared with us from Sydney happening now. He had his hands up.
February 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
-Cop grabs guy with his hands up by the shirt
-Cop trips over his own bike, dragging guy with him by his bag
-Other cops start viciously *punching* guy as the unco bike cop drags him along?
Would almost be funny if it wasn't so disgusting. Psychos.
-Cop trips over his own bike, dragging guy with him by his bag
-Other cops start viciously *punching* guy as the unco bike cop drags him along?
Would almost be funny if it wasn't so disgusting. Psychos.
I've changed my life completely, I've seen the lightning leave me
And my baby just can't take her eyes off me
And my baby just can't take her eyes off me
February 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
I've changed my life completely, I've seen the lightning leave me
And my baby just can't take her eyes off me
And my baby just can't take her eyes off me
Why does the ABC continue to treat disgraced and discarded former blackshirt leader Mike Pezzullo as a credible voice on anything?
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Why does the ABC continue to treat disgraced and discarded former blackshirt leader Mike Pezzullo as a credible voice on anything?
Have at this new playlist. It has Dusty Springfield, Tessa Rose Jack & Kneecap; Belle&Seb's Stevie Jackson, Curtis Mayfield & The Anchoress; A$AP Rocky, The Clouds & Clydie King; Radhika/Love/Mitchell, Memorials & Public Enemy, Wanda Felicia +12 more artists.
open.spotify.com/playlist/1r7...
open.spotify.com/playlist/1r7...
February 9, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Have at this new playlist. It has Dusty Springfield, Tessa Rose Jack & Kneecap; Belle&Seb's Stevie Jackson, Curtis Mayfield & The Anchoress; A$AP Rocky, The Clouds & Clydie King; Radhika/Love/Mitchell, Memorials & Public Enemy, Wanda Felicia +12 more artists.
open.spotify.com/playlist/1r7...
open.spotify.com/playlist/1r7...
I think I heard this right. This is the Super Bowl half time star isn’t it?
February 9, 2026 at 1:19 AM
I think I heard this right. This is the Super Bowl half time star isn’t it?
Really enjoyed how a press release for an Engelbert Humperdinck tour conflates coincidence of timing with musical connection (gilt by association?) And yes I know he kept Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane off #1.
"Engelbert exploded on to the music scene with The Beatles & The Rolling Stones."
"Engelbert exploded on to the music scene with The Beatles & The Rolling Stones."
February 9, 2026 at 12:31 AM
Really enjoyed how a press release for an Engelbert Humperdinck tour conflates coincidence of timing with musical connection (gilt by association?) And yes I know he kept Strawberry Fields/Penny Lane off #1.
"Engelbert exploded on to the music scene with The Beatles & The Rolling Stones."
"Engelbert exploded on to the music scene with The Beatles & The Rolling Stones."
February 8, 2026 at 8:37 PM
New playlist. More fun to be had with The Monkees & Guv with Sampa The Great+Mwanje; Jona Lewie & Emily Scott Robinson with Bruce Springsteen & Sault, The Pharcyde & Ruby+The Clumsy Dollies with Ashanti & Crooked Fingers+Sharon Van Etten; Cut Worms & bonus Monkees
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February 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM
New playlist. More fun to be had with The Monkees & Guv with Sampa The Great+Mwanje; Jona Lewie & Emily Scott Robinson with Bruce Springsteen & Sault, The Pharcyde & Ruby+The Clumsy Dollies with Ashanti & Crooked Fingers+Sharon Van Etten; Cut Worms & bonus Monkees
www.bernardzuel.net/post/built-t...
www.bernardzuel.net/post/built-t...
Oh look, it’s agoodsizejar. You always need agoodsizejar in the house. Put it with the other agoodsizejars.
February 8, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Oh look, it’s agoodsizejar. You always need agoodsizejar in the house. Put it with the other agoodsizejars.
I’m going to take you to my secret place. #morningpop #sundayvinyl #jonimitchell #chalkmarkinarainstorm
February 7, 2026 at 11:28 PM
I’m going to take you to my secret place. #morningpop #sundayvinyl #jonimitchell #chalkmarkinarainstorm
I’m in love with the world through the eyes of a girl who’s still around the morning after. #morningpop #warmer #warmest
February 7, 2026 at 10:05 PM
I’m in love with the world through the eyes of a girl who’s still around the morning after. #morningpop #warmer #warmest
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Editorial: Tell me Australia, which is worse: signing bombs or making anti-bomb signs? preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
February 7, 2026 at 7:05 AM
Editorial: Tell me Australia, which is worse: signing bombs or making anti-bomb signs? preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webvi...
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Let’s have a little clarity here.
Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinians. Multiple authorities confirm this.
And Israel’s president “declined to express the least reservation” about this genocide.
Of course folks will protest his visit here. Folks *including* Jewish Australians.
Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinians. Multiple authorities confirm this.
And Israel’s president “declined to express the least reservation” about this genocide.
Of course folks will protest his visit here. Folks *including* Jewish Australians.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:17 AM
Let’s have a little clarity here.
Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinians. Multiple authorities confirm this.
And Israel’s president “declined to express the least reservation” about this genocide.
Of course folks will protest his visit here. Folks *including* Jewish Australians.
Israel is committing a genocide against Palestinians. Multiple authorities confirm this.
And Israel’s president “declined to express the least reservation” about this genocide.
Of course folks will protest his visit here. Folks *including* Jewish Australians.
Now, I’m staying there just for a while. I can’t think, ‘cause I’m just way too tired. #morningpop #thestrokes #isthisit
February 6, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Now, I’m staying there just for a while. I can’t think, ‘cause I’m just way too tired. #morningpop #thestrokes #isthisit
And oh, I’m so tense, never tenser. Could all go a bit Frank Spencer. #morningpop #arcticmonkeys #whateverpeoplesayiamthatswhatimnot
February 6, 2026 at 10:52 PM
And oh, I’m so tense, never tenser. Could all go a bit Frank Spencer. #morningpop #arcticmonkeys #whateverpeoplesayiamthatswhatimnot