Ian Robinson
@ianrobinson.bsky.social
Writer, walker, atheist, cinema lover, hobby musician, science junkie, perpetual maths student, cricket fan, chess patzer. I post about new music a LOT! #Music #NewMusic
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Ian Robinson
@ianrobinson.bsky.social
· Feb 8
If you like the nonsense I post here on Bluesky, follow my bridged Bluesky account. It automatically posts what I post on Mastodon here on Bluesky.
At some point soon, I’ll stop cross-posting on both platforms. The account below will have everything.
@ianRobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
At some point soon, I’ll stop cross-posting on both platforms. The account below will have everything.
@ianRobinson.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
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Why is it that the gender critical movement immediately has to blacken the name of anyone who doesn’t hate trans people with lies and insinuations ? Five years of rubbish like this
Greg Wallace anyone?
As Popbitch resurrected the rumour from the anti trans that I treated women badly on Monkey Cage, I’m sharing what happened - this is from Normally Weird & Weirdly Normal - it was actually far worse for me than this version but I wanted to save other people from the glare and blame
February 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Why is it that the gender critical movement immediately has to blacken the name of anyone who doesn’t hate trans people with lies and insinuations ? Five years of rubbish like this
I need to rewatch Alexei Sayle’s Stuff. I have it on DVD in a drawer somewhere.
“Who’s that fat bastard?”
From the opening credits: youtu.be/llGJheQnkDQ
#BBC #Comedy
“Who’s that fat bastard?”
From the opening credits: youtu.be/llGJheQnkDQ
#BBC #Comedy
February 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM
I need to rewatch Alexei Sayle’s Stuff. I have it on DVD in a drawer somewhere.
“Who’s that fat bastard?”
From the opening credits: youtu.be/llGJheQnkDQ
#BBC #Comedy
“Who’s that fat bastard?”
From the opening credits: youtu.be/llGJheQnkDQ
#BBC #Comedy
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Phillips "This is not a country where people get thrown in jail for things they say"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
February 15, 2026 at 9:53 AM
Phillips "This is not a country where people get thrown in jail for things they say"
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
@zackpolanski.bsky.social points out 2,700 people have been arrested for holding signs
And well done to Zack for challenging Phillips smear that 'from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free' is antisemitic
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Hillary Cass both sides-ing the “trans debate” dismisses the material power imbalance
- One side is pushing for restrictions, removal of care, & the eradication of trans kids
- The other is pushing for access to care and legal protections
Those are not symmetrical in terms of power or impact
- One side is pushing for restrictions, removal of care, & the eradication of trans kids
- The other is pushing for access to care and legal protections
Those are not symmetrical in terms of power or impact
Children 'weaponised' in toxic trans debate, Cass says
Clinician Dr Hilary Cass says
www.bbc.co.uk
February 15, 2026 at 8:50 AM
Hillary Cass both sides-ing the “trans debate” dismisses the material power imbalance
- One side is pushing for restrictions, removal of care, & the eradication of trans kids
- The other is pushing for access to care and legal protections
Those are not symmetrical in terms of power or impact
- One side is pushing for restrictions, removal of care, & the eradication of trans kids
- The other is pushing for access to care and legal protections
Those are not symmetrical in terms of power or impact
Listening to The Alexei Sayle Podcast (115: Waiting for Podot): audioboom.com/posts/8861398
Alexei and Talal Karkouti go through the archives (Wikipedia) and dissect Alexei Sayle's Stuff, his most controversial moments, winning an Emmy, Wuthering Heights and more!
#Podcast #Comedy #Politics
Alexei and Talal Karkouti go through the archives (Wikipedia) and dissect Alexei Sayle's Stuff, his most controversial moments, winning an Emmy, Wuthering Heights and more!
#Podcast #Comedy #Politics
Waiting for Podot
Alexei and Talal Karkouti go through the archives (Wikipedia) and dissect Alexei Sayle's Stuff, his most controversial moments, winning an Emmy, Wuthering Heights and more!
audioboom.com
February 15, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Listening to The Alexei Sayle Podcast (115: Waiting for Podot): audioboom.com/posts/8861398
Alexei and Talal Karkouti go through the archives (Wikipedia) and dissect Alexei Sayle's Stuff, his most controversial moments, winning an Emmy, Wuthering Heights and more!
#Podcast #Comedy #Politics
Alexei and Talal Karkouti go through the archives (Wikipedia) and dissect Alexei Sayle's Stuff, his most controversial moments, winning an Emmy, Wuthering Heights and more!
#Podcast #Comedy #Politics
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Those in England who are just brushing past this because it's 'only' Northern Ireland would be well advised to pay more attention because the UK govt has used NI to get at trans people before and they will do it again.
February 15, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Those in England who are just brushing past this because it's 'only' Northern Ireland would be well advised to pay more attention because the UK govt has used NI to get at trans people before and they will do it again.
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In Northern Ireland, where the Equality Act does not apply, the DUP Education Minister has unilaterally banned trans kids in schoools and the UUP Health Minister has unilaterally stopped participation in the puberty blocker trials, both citing legal cases they can't be arsed waiting on.
February 15, 2026 at 8:54 AM
In Northern Ireland, where the Equality Act does not apply, the DUP Education Minister has unilaterally banned trans kids in schoools and the UUP Health Minister has unilaterally stopped participation in the puberty blocker trials, both citing legal cases they can't be arsed waiting on.
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Spent a lot of time in Dream City, NI. last night.
Knackered. 😴
Knackered. 😴
February 15, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Spent a lot of time in Dream City, NI. last night.
Knackered. 😴
Knackered. 😴
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Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases
Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.
www.thebanner.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Measles is a bellwether. Because it’s the most contagious vaccine-preventable disease, when vaccination rates drop, it’s the first to start spreading.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
Now we’ve got mumps rolling up.
Expect more.
This is just the beginning of RFK Jr.’s successful infectious disease reintroduction plan.
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THIS 👇
"You're not alone in being able to figure out how we push back and come up with new solutions."
"You're not alone in being able to figure out how we push back and come up with new solutions."
February 14, 2026 at 11:03 PM
THIS 👇
"You're not alone in being able to figure out how we push back and come up with new solutions."
"You're not alone in being able to figure out how we push back and come up with new solutions."
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The British government is on the verge of ensuring that the UK drifts into complete insignificance. BBC World Service has more than 300 million listeners each week and a glorious reputation. Get a grip people. Value is not the same as price […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
February 14, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The British government is on the verge of ensuring that the UK drifts into complete insignificance. BBC World Service has more than 300 million listeners each week and a glorious reputation. Get a grip people. Value is not the same as price […]
2026 Hey Siri Songs - Day 45
"Hey Siri. Play Gimme the Prize by Queen."
#Nite #HomePod #Music #Queen
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/gim...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/2L1yuP...
"Hey Siri. Play Gimme the Prize by Queen."
#Nite #HomePod #Music #Queen
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/gim...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/2L1yuP...
Gimme the Prize by Queen on Apple Music
Song · 1986 · Duration 4:34
music.apple.com
February 14, 2026 at 9:40 PM
2026 Hey Siri Songs - Day 45
"Hey Siri. Play Gimme the Prize by Queen."
#Nite #HomePod #Music #Queen
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/gim...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/2L1yuP...
"Hey Siri. Play Gimme the Prize by Queen."
#Nite #HomePod #Music #Queen
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/gim...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/2L1yuP...
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When Jocelyn Bell, who discovered pulsars, did not win the 1974 Nobel Prize for the discovery of pulsars, and the prize went to her research supervisor Antony Hewish, critics dubbed it the 'No-Bell' prize
#Science #Astronomy #Physics
#Science #Astronomy #Physics
February 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
When Jocelyn Bell, who discovered pulsars, did not win the 1974 Nobel Prize for the discovery of pulsars, and the prize went to her research supervisor Antony Hewish, critics dubbed it the 'No-Bell' prize
#Science #Astronomy #Physics
#Science #Astronomy #Physics
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OTD in 2022 George Galloway released one of the absolute, all-time classics.
He has yet to delete it, show humility, or confirm/deny if this means he in fact being paid to act like an idiot, or if he just does it free.
#JustAskingQuestions
He has yet to delete it, show humility, or confirm/deny if this means he in fact being paid to act like an idiot, or if he just does it free.
#JustAskingQuestions
February 14, 2026 at 8:51 AM
OTD in 2022 George Galloway released one of the absolute, all-time classics.
He has yet to delete it, show humility, or confirm/deny if this means he in fact being paid to act like an idiot, or if he just does it free.
#JustAskingQuestions
He has yet to delete it, show humility, or confirm/deny if this means he in fact being paid to act like an idiot, or if he just does it free.
#JustAskingQuestions
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Started re-reading Hutchinson's Fractured Europe books for probably the 5th time. Definitely one of my favourite book series, they're so delightfully weird, and often fairly funny too
February 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Started re-reading Hutchinson's Fractured Europe books for probably the 5th time. Definitely one of my favourite book series, they're so delightfully weird, and often fairly funny too
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February 14, 2026 at 7:19 PM
New music zero. I added 35 new releases and 1 10-year rerelease to my library. I think the Apple Music playlist is in the final order. Spotify playlist tomorrow.
music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
#Music #NewMusic
music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
#Music #NewMusic
IFR New Music Playlist - 15th February 2026 by Ian Robinson on Apple Music
Playlist · 36 Songs
music.apple.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:22 PM
New music zero. I added 35 new releases and 1 10-year rerelease to my library. I think the Apple Music playlist is in the final order. Spotify playlist tomorrow.
music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
#Music #NewMusic
music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
#Music #NewMusic
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The opening of Bigger Picture by Sarah Julia has a real Fleetwood Mac sound to me.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/bigger-picture/1869761331?i=1869761341
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7q4bQccI2jQ32LwE2ydM57
#music
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/bigger-picture/1869761331?i=1869761341
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7q4bQccI2jQ32LwE2ydM57
#music
Bigger Picture by Sarah Julia on Apple Music
Song · 2026 · Duration 3:05
music.apple.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM
The opening of Bigger Picture by Sarah Julia has a real Fleetwood Mac sound to me.
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/bigger-picture/1869761331?i=1869761341
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7q4bQccI2jQ32LwE2ydM57
#music
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/bigger-picture/1869761331?i=1869761341
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7q4bQccI2jQ32LwE2ydM57
#music
Anna Calvi has a song out with Iggy Pop. Part of an EP with 4 collaborations. A track with Perfume Genius is also available.
God’s Lonely Man - Anna Calvi & Iggy Pop
👍🏻
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/god...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/0QYw1M...
#Music #AnnaCalvi #IggyPop
God’s Lonely Man - Anna Calvi & Iggy Pop
👍🏻
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/god...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/0QYw1M...
#Music #AnnaCalvi #IggyPop
God's Lonely Man by Anna Calvi & Iggy Pop on Apple Music
music.apple.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:48 AM
Anna Calvi has a song out with Iggy Pop. Part of an EP with 4 collaborations. A track with Perfume Genius is also available.
God’s Lonely Man - Anna Calvi & Iggy Pop
👍🏻
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/god...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/0QYw1M...
#Music #AnnaCalvi #IggyPop
God’s Lonely Man - Anna Calvi & Iggy Pop
👍🏻
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/god...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/0QYw1M...
#Music #AnnaCalvi #IggyPop
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Europe desperately wants the US to be Normal Again so it doesn’t actually have to engage with any of the hard work (and spending) that engaging with reality actually involves.
So if Rubio gives a speech with ~better vibes~ it gets lapped up, even if it’s meaningless on substance.
So if Rubio gives a speech with ~better vibes~ it gets lapped up, even if it’s meaningless on substance.
Jesus Christ, a standing ovation? For an apologist for a regime which is buying warehouses to build concentration camps and murdering protesters on the street?
February 14, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Europe desperately wants the US to be Normal Again so it doesn’t actually have to engage with any of the hard work (and spending) that engaging with reality actually involves.
So if Rubio gives a speech with ~better vibes~ it gets lapped up, even if it’s meaningless on substance.
So if Rubio gives a speech with ~better vibes~ it gets lapped up, even if it’s meaningless on substance.
2026 Hey Siri Songs - Day 44
"Hey Siri. Play Violin by Kate Bush."
#Nite #HomePod #Music #KateBush
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/vio...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6Q57OH...
"Hey Siri. Play Violin by Kate Bush."
#Nite #HomePod #Music #KateBush
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/vio...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6Q57OH...
Violin by Kate Bush on Apple Music
Song · 1980 · Duration 3:15
music.apple.com
February 13, 2026 at 11:27 PM
2026 Hey Siri Songs - Day 44
"Hey Siri. Play Violin by Kate Bush."
#Nite #HomePod #Music #KateBush
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/vio...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6Q57OH...
"Hey Siri. Play Violin by Kate Bush."
#Nite #HomePod #Music #KateBush
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/vio...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/6Q57OH...
Bassically by Tei Shi has been rereleased for its 10th anniversary. I love that song. I discovered it via the film called Nerve. Which I must rewatch.
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/bas...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5poAM7...
#Music #TeiShi
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/bas...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5poAM7...
#Music #TeiShi
Bassically (10th Anniversary Edition) by Tei Shi on Apple Music
Song · 2026 · Duration 4:50
music.apple.com
February 13, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Bassically by Tei Shi has been rereleased for its 10th anniversary. I love that song. I discovered it via the film called Nerve. Which I must rewatch.
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/bas...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5poAM7...
#Music #TeiShi
Apple Music: music.apple.com/gb/album/bas...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/5poAM7...
#Music #TeiShi
I’ve 115 new music releases in the nets this week.
I’m going in! Selected tracks from this releases I add to my music library will appear in this playlist: music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
It has zero tracks at present. But I’m about to play the new Demob Happy album 😊
I’m going in! Selected tracks from this releases I add to my music library will appear in this playlist: music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
It has zero tracks at present. But I’m about to play the new Demob Happy album 😊
IFR New Music Playlist - 15th February 2026 by Ian Robinson on Apple Music
Playlist · 0 Songs
music.apple.com
February 13, 2026 at 7:57 PM
I’ve 115 new music releases in the nets this week.
I’m going in! Selected tracks from this releases I add to my music library will appear in this playlist: music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
It has zero tracks at present. But I’m about to play the new Demob Happy album 😊
I’m going in! Selected tracks from this releases I add to my music library will appear in this playlist: music.apple.com/gb/playlist/...
It has zero tracks at present. But I’m about to play the new Demob Happy album 😊
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Had to go and have a look at X at one point. I found loads of apparently 'left wing' people there arguing with each other? Like it was 2016. Absolutely unfathomable when you don't need to be on it for work or something. Incomprehensible they don't know who they're funding.
February 13, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Had to go and have a look at X at one point. I found loads of apparently 'left wing' people there arguing with each other? Like it was 2016. Absolutely unfathomable when you don't need to be on it for work or something. Incomprehensible they don't know who they're funding.