Dr Chris Inglis
@chrisswinglis.bsky.social
Musicologist. Bibliophile. Welsh Geordie. Running Punk. Republican. Dysgwr. Dad. 🏴🇪🇺🇵🇸🇺🇦
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Nostalgia, Song and the Quest for Home
What does it mean to evoke a sense of home through song, or intentionally utilize nostalgia in songwriting?This book explores a neglected aspect of scholarship…
www.bloomsbury.com
I've got a chapter featured in this excellent collection, which is due out next month, and ready to pre-order now! @bloomsburymus.bsky.social
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/nostalgia...
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/nostalgia...
Very strong list but I'd probably have to go with Unknown Pleasures
46 Years Ago
1979 was also a year with great punk rock, post-punk, and ska albums.
Here's a selection—is your favorite among them?
Mine is definitely Ramones - It's Alive
#punk #punks #punkrock #postpunk #ska #vinyl #legends #musiclegends #history #punkrockhistory
1979 was also a year with great punk rock, post-punk, and ska albums.
Here's a selection—is your favorite among them?
Mine is definitely Ramones - It's Alive
#punk #punks #punkrock #postpunk #ska #vinyl #legends #musiclegends #history #punkrockhistory
November 9, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Very strong list but I'd probably have to go with Unknown Pleasures
Is bonfire night the most overrated holiday of all time??
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Is bonfire night the most overrated holiday of all time??
West End Girl could well be the album of the year
November 4, 2025 at 12:50 PM
West End Girl could well be the album of the year
Saw Six the musical at the WMC last night. I remember seeing posters for this plastered all over Edinburgh when it was just a small student show in 2017. Great to find it still going strong!
November 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Saw Six the musical at the WMC last night. I remember seeing posters for this plastered all over Edinburgh when it was just a small student show in 2017. Great to find it still going strong!
The idea of translating Newspeak into Cymraeg is fascinating. I'd love to give this a read. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
George Orwell classics Animal Farm and 1984 translated into Welsh
Animal Farm and 1984 will both be published in Welsh for the first time.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The idea of translating Newspeak into Cymraeg is fascinating. I'd love to give this a read. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reposted by Dr Chris Inglis
It's always a good day to abolish the monarchy.
October 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
It's always a good day to abolish the monarchy.
Having to move out of your mansion is not sufficient punishment for being a child abuser
October 30, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Having to move out of your mansion is not sufficient punishment for being a child abuser
Reposted by Dr Chris Inglis
With all the milestones, how extraordinary this is can get lost!
Last Sunday on the BBC I announced we overtook the Tories at 124k members.
That's +26,000 members in the last week.
Hope is feeling normal again....
Last Sunday on the BBC I announced we overtook the Tories at 124k members.
That's +26,000 members in the last week.
Hope is feeling normal again....
🚨BREAKING : The Green Party has passed 150,000 members 🥳
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
Thousands are joining right now to help us replace Labour and take the fight to Reform.
Are you in?
Make hope normal again. Join the Green Party now ⤵️
October 27, 2025 at 10:46 AM
With all the milestones, how extraordinary this is can get lost!
Last Sunday on the BBC I announced we overtook the Tories at 124k members.
That's +26,000 members in the last week.
Hope is feeling normal again....
Last Sunday on the BBC I announced we overtook the Tories at 124k members.
That's +26,000 members in the last week.
Hope is feeling normal again....
This is absolutely awful. Cymraeg is the official language of this country, and everyone should be given the right to speak it whenever they choose, regardless of the circumstances. www.bbc.com/news/article...
HMP Berwyn: Welsh-speaking prisoners 'told to speak English' in prison
Ex-inmates say Welsh speakers were made to use English at Wales' biggest prison.
www.bbc.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:16 AM
This is absolutely awful. Cymraeg is the official language of this country, and everyone should be given the right to speak it whenever they choose, regardless of the circumstances. www.bbc.com/news/article...
"My children singing, 'Baa, Baa, Caora Dubh' - 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep' - is no weapon for anybody."
I am continuously baffled by how anyone can be in any way opposed to a language...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I am continuously baffled by how anyone can be in any way opposed to a language...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Irish language 'weaponised', says communities minister - BBC News
Gordon Lyons clashed with members of a Stormont committee over delays in bringing forward an Irish language strategy.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"My children singing, 'Baa, Baa, Caora Dubh' - 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep' - is no weapon for anybody."
I am continuously baffled by how anyone can be in any way opposed to a language...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I am continuously baffled by how anyone can be in any way opposed to a language...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Racism isn't winning in Caerffili 💛
🏴 Plaid Cymru WIN Caerphilly
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL Caerffili.
Llongyfarchiadau Lindsay Whittle - the new Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly.
🏴
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL Caerffili.
Llongyfarchiadau Lindsay Whittle - the new Member of the Senedd for Caerphilly.
🏴
October 24, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Racism isn't winning in Caerffili 💛
Reposted by Dr Chris Inglis
Don’t just abolish Prince Andrew’s titles, abolish the monarchy.
October 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Don’t just abolish Prince Andrew’s titles, abolish the monarchy.
It's so hard to create a sound that's totally original, pushes the boundaries of music, and is still entertaining and enjoyable. Igorrr's show last night demonstrated just what can be done with music in a totally unique and inimitable way. A brilliant performance.
October 22, 2025 at 6:18 AM
It's so hard to create a sound that's totally original, pushes the boundaries of music, and is still entertaining and enjoyable. Igorrr's show last night demonstrated just what can be done with music in a totally unique and inimitable way. A brilliant performance.
Over in Bristol tonight to see Igorrr!! I'm still not entirely sure what to expect..
October 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Over in Bristol tonight to see Igorrr!! I'm still not entirely sure what to expect..
This is me trying to stand up at the end of the Yorkshire marathon. Definitely not my finest race, but another one I can tick off. I'm sure when I'm in less pain I'll appreciate the fact that I made it around.
October 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This is me trying to stand up at the end of the Yorkshire marathon. Definitely not my finest race, but another one I can tick off. I'm sure when I'm in less pain I'll appreciate the fact that I made it around.
Reposted by Dr Chris Inglis
The Green Party now has 124,000 members, more than the Conservative Party.
October 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The Green Party now has 124,000 members, more than the Conservative Party.
Up in York for the weekend. This really is a great city. Been exploring all day, visiting the ghost merchants, browsing various bookshops, eating loads of delicious treats, as well of course as running the obligatory parkrun. Looking forward to the marathon tomorrow - it's going to be a good one!
October 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Up in York for the weekend. This really is a great city. Been exploring all day, visiting the ghost merchants, browsing various bookshops, eating loads of delicious treats, as well of course as running the obligatory parkrun. Looking forward to the marathon tomorrow - it's going to be a good one!
Why have they not all done this? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after 'discussion with King'
In a statement, the prince says:
www.bbc.co.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Why have they not all done this? www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...
Reposted by Dr Chris Inglis
The original Antifa was Antifaschistische Aktion, created by Germans to oppose Adolf Hitler.
It existed from 1932-1933, then Hitler banned it and declared all its members terrorists.
History never changes, fat orange fascists just try to repeat it.
It existed from 1932-1933, then Hitler banned it and declared all its members terrorists.
History never changes, fat orange fascists just try to repeat it.
October 13, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The original Antifa was Antifaschistische Aktion, created by Germans to oppose Adolf Hitler.
It existed from 1932-1933, then Hitler banned it and declared all its members terrorists.
History never changes, fat orange fascists just try to repeat it.
It existed from 1932-1933, then Hitler banned it and declared all its members terrorists.
History never changes, fat orange fascists just try to repeat it.
I'm tentatively starting to feel less pessimistic about British politics
🚨| For the first time in its 53-year history, @TheGreenParty passes 100,000 members!
Under a new leader, @zackpolanski.bsky.social has galvanised a Green movement like no other.
Under a new leader, @zackpolanski.bsky.social has galvanised a Green movement like no other.
October 13, 2025 at 11:14 AM
I'm tentatively starting to feel less pessimistic about British politics
Top 5 artists who changed the course of music history:
The Beatles
Kraftwerk
Black Sabbath
James Brown
Iggy Pop
(with an honourable mention for the Winstons)
Agree? Who else belongs in there?
The Beatles
Kraftwerk
Black Sabbath
James Brown
Iggy Pop
(with an honourable mention for the Winstons)
Agree? Who else belongs in there?
October 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Top 5 artists who changed the course of music history:
The Beatles
Kraftwerk
Black Sabbath
James Brown
Iggy Pop
(with an honourable mention for the Winstons)
Agree? Who else belongs in there?
The Beatles
Kraftwerk
Black Sabbath
James Brown
Iggy Pop
(with an honourable mention for the Winstons)
Agree? Who else belongs in there?
Absolutely wonderful policy. Take note politicians - more of this please 💚 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Greens back plan to 'abolish' private landlords - BBC News
A motion passed at its party conference called for the party "to seek the effective abolition of private landlordism" while backing building more council houses.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Absolutely wonderful policy. Take note politicians - more of this please 💚 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...