Kevin Solo
@ikevin.bsky.social
Some life, some sports, some tech, and a bit of things I see and hear.
Saw Coldplay and Gracie Abrams in one week and stuck in post-concert depression.
Still listening to the radio. 🏅 x2 🥈 x2 🥉 x2 in Mol’s Teaser. T2/Pebble alum.
Saw Coldplay and Gracie Abrams in one week and stuck in post-concert depression.
Still listening to the radio. 🏅 x2 🥈 x2 🥉 x2 in Mol’s Teaser. T2/Pebble alum.
Am I the last one to know TYLA’s Hong Kong show, which was due to be on 23 November - two days after the National Games - has been postponed…
November 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Am I the last one to know TYLA’s Hong Kong show, which was due to be on 23 November - two days after the National Games - has been postponed…
Accidentally met China’s top basketball commentator…
November 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Accidentally met China’s top basketball commentator…
When you have to watch a match you know nothing about on a Saturday morning…
November 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
When you have to watch a match you know nothing about on a Saturday morning…
So you know why Chinese speaking people call the #GRAMMYs “Gramuglies”.
Context: The “my” in “Grammys” is translated to a Chinese character meaning “beautiful”.
Context: The “my” in “Grammys” is translated to a Chinese character meaning “beautiful”.
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
So you know why Chinese speaking people call the #GRAMMYs “Gramuglies”.
Context: The “my” in “Grammys” is translated to a Chinese character meaning “beautiful”.
Context: The “my” in “Grammys” is translated to a Chinese character meaning “beautiful”.
Hong Kong’s TV regulator says TVB minority breached the broadcasting codes by airing inaccurate news on 18 June 2025.
I don’t know what happened but based on the date I guess it’s because of this.
I don’t know what happened but based on the date I guess it’s because of this.
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Hong Kong’s TV regulator says TVB minority breached the broadcasting codes by airing inaccurate news on 18 June 2025.
I don’t know what happened but based on the date I guess it’s because of this.
I don’t know what happened but based on the date I guess it’s because of this.
The Chinese diving athlete Quan Hongchan is using AirPods Max (Lightning) Green.
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The Chinese diving athlete Quan Hongchan is using AirPods Max (Lightning) Green.
U.S. President Donald Trump appealed directly to China’s Xi Jinping to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to three people briefed on the talks and a U.S. administration official.
www.reuters.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump appealed directly to China’s Xi Jinping to free jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, according to three people briefed on the talks and a U.S. administration official.
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
So the Hong Kong knock off of The Morning Show is now available on Chinese streaming platforms and will be on HK’s local TV next week.
Yes I don’t like it but well it’s still better than The Newsroom which is more political preaching than a drama series about the industry.
Yes I don’t like it but well it’s still better than The Newsroom which is more political preaching than a drama series about the industry.
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
So the Hong Kong knock off of The Morning Show is now available on Chinese streaming platforms and will be on HK’s local TV next week.
Yes I don’t like it but well it’s still better than The Newsroom which is more political preaching than a drama series about the industry.
Yes I don’t like it but well it’s still better than The Newsroom which is more political preaching than a drama series about the industry.
Newsbeat on the NYC mayor election: “PinkPantheress had a message from him at one of her gigs in America. Lorde posted it about him. Now, New York got its youngest mayor in over 100 years. Zohran Mandani, 34, and the city’s first Muslim one too…”
November 5, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Newsbeat on the NYC mayor election: “PinkPantheress had a message from him at one of her gigs in America. Lorde posted it about him. Now, New York got its youngest mayor in over 100 years. Zohran Mandani, 34, and the city’s first Muslim one too…”
WHAT THE HECK the stars on these signs are inspired by the Hong Kong sugar brand Taikoo?! You must be kidding!
Well Taikoo’s parent company Swire makes Coca-cola in Hong Kong so Madison Beer, Hong Kong Coke… it makes sense though.
Well Taikoo’s parent company Swire makes Coca-cola in Hong Kong so Madison Beer, Hong Kong Coke… it makes sense though.
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
WHAT THE HECK the stars on these signs are inspired by the Hong Kong sugar brand Taikoo?! You must be kidding!
Well Taikoo’s parent company Swire makes Coca-cola in Hong Kong so Madison Beer, Hong Kong Coke… it makes sense though.
Well Taikoo’s parent company Swire makes Coca-cola in Hong Kong so Madison Beer, Hong Kong Coke… it makes sense though.
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Pulse pick… “bittersweet”, new from Madison Beer.
Listen in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music if you’re using AirPods, it is even more incredible.
Listen in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music if you’re using AirPods, it is even more incredible.
madison beer - bittersweet (official lyric video)
YouTube video by Madison Beer
www.youtube.com
October 12, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Pulse pick… “bittersweet”, new from Madison Beer.
Listen in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music if you’re using AirPods, it is even more incredible.
Listen in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music if you’re using AirPods, it is even more incredible.
TUNE OF THE WEEK oh my god!!! “Now I should warn you it’s bittersweet - it’s the name of the song, you thought I had bad news, didn’t you? Nah I don’t!” 🫠
BBC Radio 1
Matt and Mollie
Now Playing
Madison Beer
Bittersweet
Matt and Mollie
Now Playing
Madison Beer
Bittersweet
November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
TUNE OF THE WEEK oh my god!!! “Now I should warn you it’s bittersweet - it’s the name of the song, you thought I had bad news, didn’t you? Nah I don’t!” 🫠
Just did not recognise this is the place where I bought my Coldplay merches in April.
November 2, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Just did not recognise this is the place where I bought my Coldplay merches in April.
Golden from the Netflix series Kpop Demon Hunters has returned to the top spot in the UK’s singles chart after five weeks.
The previous champion, The Fate of Ophelia by Taylor Swift, spent three weeks as number one.
The previous champion, The Fate of Ophelia by Taylor Swift, spent three weeks as number one.
October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Golden from the Netflix series Kpop Demon Hunters has returned to the top spot in the UK’s singles chart after five weeks.
The previous champion, The Fate of Ophelia by Taylor Swift, spent three weeks as number one.
The previous champion, The Fate of Ophelia by Taylor Swift, spent three weeks as number one.
I reached my Move goal every day in October with my #AppleWatch.
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
I reached my Move goal every day in October with my #AppleWatch.
I earned this award by winning my October Challenge! #AppleWatch
October 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I earned this award by winning my October Challenge! #AppleWatch
“Those four mice have also been entering Earth’s atmosphere…”
October 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
“Those four mice have also been entering Earth’s atmosphere…”
Haven’t heard this song on the radio for 15 months… A lot has changed.
BBC Radio 1
Halloween on Radio 1
Now Playing
Gracie Abrams
Risk
Halloween on Radio 1
Now Playing
Gracie Abrams
Risk
October 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Haven’t heard this song on the radio for 15 months… A lot has changed.
"I knew it... you're wallies," says Charlie after hearing the news of her murder.
"I'm gutted... watch Matt, Melv and Dean everyone!" she shouts, as Greg abruptly escorts her out of the Live Lounge castle.
##TheRadio1Traitors
"I'm gutted... watch Matt, Melv and Dean everyone!" she shouts, as Greg abruptly escorts her out of the Live Lounge castle.
##TheRadio1Traitors
Radio 1 Traitors: Listeners murder third presenter as we share last-minute Halloween prep tips
Greg James has launched his own Traitors with 13 presenters - but who is spinning the biggest yarn?
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 11:38 AM
"I knew it... you're wallies," says Charlie after hearing the news of her murder.
"I'm gutted... watch Matt, Melv and Dean everyone!" she shouts, as Greg abruptly escorts her out of the Live Lounge castle.
##TheRadio1Traitors
"I'm gutted... watch Matt, Melv and Dean everyone!" she shouts, as Greg abruptly escorts her out of the Live Lounge castle.
##TheRadio1Traitors
"I knew it... you're wallies," says Charlie after hearing the news of her murder.
"I'm gutted... watch Matt, Melv and Dean everyone!" she shouts, as Greg abruptly escorts her out of the Live Lounge castle.
##TheRadio1Traitors
"I'm gutted... watch Matt, Melv and Dean everyone!" she shouts, as Greg abruptly escorts her out of the Live Lounge castle.
##TheRadio1Traitors
Radio 1 Traitors: Listeners murder third presenter as we share last-minute Halloween prep tips
Greg James has launched his own Traitors with 13 presenters - but who is spinning the biggest yarn?
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 11:35 AM
"I knew it... you're wallies," says Charlie after hearing the news of her murder.
"I'm gutted... watch Matt, Melv and Dean everyone!" she shouts, as Greg abruptly escorts her out of the Live Lounge castle.
##TheRadio1Traitors
"I'm gutted... watch Matt, Melv and Dean everyone!" she shouts, as Greg abruptly escorts her out of the Live Lounge castle.
##TheRadio1Traitors
We're back with Greg (also known as Glaudia) on the eighth floor - the highest turret of the BBC's headquarters - for the third murder of the game.
This time, there's a twist.
Listeners acting as Glaudia's traitors are being asked to choose both a victim and a recruit.
##TheRadio1Traitors
This time, there's a twist.
Listeners acting as Glaudia's traitors are being asked to choose both a victim and a recruit.
##TheRadio1Traitors
October 31, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We're back with Greg (also known as Glaudia) on the eighth floor - the highest turret of the BBC's headquarters - for the third murder of the game.
This time, there's a twist.
Listeners acting as Glaudia's traitors are being asked to choose both a victim and a recruit.
##TheRadio1Traitors
This time, there's a twist.
Listeners acting as Glaudia's traitors are being asked to choose both a victim and a recruit.
##TheRadio1Traitors