Barberskum Med Duft’s Original Blues Conflagration
@jjstannard.bsky.social
Deputy Editor of @thewiremagazine.bsky.social
TUNED TO A NATURAL E
TUNED TO A NATURAL E
Speaking of Gerry Rafferty’s hidden-in-plain-view prog inclinations… here’s his chilling premonition of England in the grip of fascism. My favourite song of his.
The Garden of England
YouTube video by Gerry Rafferty - Topic
youtu.be
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Speaking of Gerry Rafferty’s hidden-in-plain-view prog inclinations… here’s his chilling premonition of England in the grip of fascism. My favourite song of his.
Foundational 🚇🚇🚇
November 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Foundational 🚇🚇🚇
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Listen back to last Thursday's edition of The Wire’s weekly radio show, which was hosted by @lucythraves.bsky.social
and included music by Ivor Cutler, Teoniki Rożynek, TAAHLIAH, Kalia Vandever, Marianne Faithfull, and more
www.thewire.co.uk/audio/on-air...
and included music by Ivor Cutler, Teoniki Rożynek, TAAHLIAH, Kalia Vandever, Marianne Faithfull, and more
www.thewire.co.uk/audio/on-air...
Lucy Thraves presents Adventures In Sound And Music - The Wire
The 6 November edition of The Wire ’s weekly radio show on Resonance FM and Resonance Extra included music by Ivor Cutler, Teoniki Rożynek, TAAHLIAH, Kalia Vandever, Marianne Faithfull, and more
www.thewire.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Listen back to last Thursday's edition of The Wire’s weekly radio show, which was hosted by @lucythraves.bsky.social
and included music by Ivor Cutler, Teoniki Rożynek, TAAHLIAH, Kalia Vandever, Marianne Faithfull, and more
www.thewire.co.uk/audio/on-air...
and included music by Ivor Cutler, Teoniki Rożynek, TAAHLIAH, Kalia Vandever, Marianne Faithfull, and more
www.thewire.co.uk/audio/on-air...
Raphael Ravenscroft’s epic saxophone solo in “Baker Street” gets all the attention but the song’s prog-as-fuck intro is equally striking.
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Raphael Ravenscroft’s epic saxophone solo in “Baker Street” gets all the attention but the song’s prog-as-fuck intro is equally striking.
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Trump Threatens To Sue BBC Over Misleading Edit Of ‘The Vicar Of Dibley’ https://theonion.com/trump-threatens-to-sue-bbc-over-misleading-edit-of-the-vicar-of-dibley/
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trump Threatens To Sue BBC Over Misleading Edit Of ‘The Vicar Of Dibley’ https://theonion.com/trump-threatens-to-sue-bbc-over-misleading-edit-of-the-vicar-of-dibley/
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We have discovered the antidote to Elon Musk's tyranny—his truest nemesis.
First of Her Name, Queen of the Bookstores and Libraries, Daughter of the Literature Department and Humanities, The Breaker of Billionaires...
@joycecaroloates.bsky.social
lithub.com/elon-musk-ge...
First of Her Name, Queen of the Bookstores and Libraries, Daughter of the Literature Department and Humanities, The Breaker of Billionaires...
@joycecaroloates.bsky.social
lithub.com/elon-musk-ge...
Elon Musk gets roasted on his own platform by Joyce Carol Oates.
Like an ancient cyborg culling through the ruins of a post-apocalyptic planet (twitter, derogatory), Joyce Carol Oates recently fired her full-power death ray at aspiring trillionaire Elon Musk, wh…
lithub.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:17 PM
We have discovered the antidote to Elon Musk's tyranny—his truest nemesis.
First of Her Name, Queen of the Bookstores and Libraries, Daughter of the Literature Department and Humanities, The Breaker of Billionaires...
@joycecaroloates.bsky.social
lithub.com/elon-musk-ge...
First of Her Name, Queen of the Bookstores and Libraries, Daughter of the Literature Department and Humanities, The Breaker of Billionaires...
@joycecaroloates.bsky.social
lithub.com/elon-musk-ge...
Posted about how much I love this @jesusjonesband.bsky.social tune (and the whole Perverse album) back in the Twitter days… but thought I’d do it here too cos why not?
Jesus Jones | The Right Decision
YouTube video by JesusJonesTV
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Posted about how much I love this @jesusjonesband.bsky.social tune (and the whole Perverse album) back in the Twitter days… but thought I’d do it here too cos why not?
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This went up late on Friday, so I'm putting it in your face again.
I wrote about Hüsker Dü and their new live box set.
daily.bandcamp.com/features/hus...
I wrote about Hüsker Dü and their new live box set.
daily.bandcamp.com/features/hus...
Some Kind of Fun: Hüsker Dü’s Generational Blues
The miracle year and miracle band that shaped the sound of underground music to come.
daily.bandcamp.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This went up late on Friday, so I'm putting it in your face again.
I wrote about Hüsker Dü and their new live box set.
daily.bandcamp.com/features/hus...
I wrote about Hüsker Dü and their new live box set.
daily.bandcamp.com/features/hus...
A moving song 🏠➡️🏠
Talking Heads - Cities (Live 1983 - HD)
YouTube video by Violet Addams
youtu.be
November 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
A moving song 🏠➡️🏠
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How come you only hear about last ditch efforts? Shout out to everyone givin' effort on the first few ditches and whatnot.
November 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
How come you only hear about last ditch efforts? Shout out to everyone givin' effort on the first few ditches and whatnot.
Browsing Krampus costumes.
November 9, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Browsing Krampus costumes.
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AND. WE. ARE. GO.
Delighted to be back - kicking off with a new one of Russian library from the very wonderful Dolly Dolly and Fogroom
#MOREREALISTICGOALS with me & @spennyt.bsky.social
Delighted to be back - kicking off with a new one of Russian library from the very wonderful Dolly Dolly and Fogroom
#MOREREALISTICGOALS with me & @spennyt.bsky.social
Suited. Booted. Back on Reform Radio. 6pm. Sunday.
Rob is married now. No crisps.
Maybe songs by @woodfordhalse.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @wormholeworld.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @thetrifler.bsky.social
& more who aren't on Blue Sky.
Rob is married now. No crisps.
Maybe songs by @woodfordhalse.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @wormholeworld.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @thetrifler.bsky.social
& more who aren't on Blue Sky.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
AND. WE. ARE. GO.
Delighted to be back - kicking off with a new one of Russian library from the very wonderful Dolly Dolly and Fogroom
#MOREREALISTICGOALS with me & @spennyt.bsky.social
Delighted to be back - kicking off with a new one of Russian library from the very wonderful Dolly Dolly and Fogroom
#MOREREALISTICGOALS with me & @spennyt.bsky.social
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Tonight at 6 - might even say what we are playing as we go, just for @salfordelectronics.bsky.social
Suited. Booted. Back on Reform Radio. 6pm. Sunday.
Rob is married now. No crisps.
Maybe songs by @woodfordhalse.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @wormholeworld.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @thetrifler.bsky.social
& more who aren't on Blue Sky.
Rob is married now. No crisps.
Maybe songs by @woodfordhalse.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @wormholeworld.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @thetrifler.bsky.social
& more who aren't on Blue Sky.
November 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Tonight at 6 - might even say what we are playing as we go, just for @salfordelectronics.bsky.social
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November 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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Suited. Booted. Back on Reform Radio. 6pm. Sunday.
Rob is married now. No crisps.
Maybe songs by @woodfordhalse.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @wormholeworld.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @thetrifler.bsky.social
& more who aren't on Blue Sky.
Rob is married now. No crisps.
Maybe songs by @woodfordhalse.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @wormholeworld.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @thetrifler.bsky.social
& more who aren't on Blue Sky.
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Suited. Booted. Back on Reform Radio. 6pm. Sunday.
Rob is married now. No crisps.
Maybe songs by @woodfordhalse.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @wormholeworld.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @thetrifler.bsky.social
& more who aren't on Blue Sky.
Rob is married now. No crisps.
Maybe songs by @woodfordhalse.bsky.social, @strategictaper.bsky.social, @wormholeworld.bsky.social, @thirdkindrecords.bsky.social, @necrosferatul.bsky.social, @thetrifler.bsky.social
& more who aren't on Blue Sky.
Somewhere in between what the song and the silence says.
Somewhere In Between (2018 Remaster)
YouTube video by Kate Bush - Topic
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Somewhere in between what the song and the silence says.
Ooh la la! A new single from Shudder To Think 🥳🥳🥳
Shudder to Think, by Shudder To Think
2 track album
shuddertothink.bandcamp.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Ooh la la! A new single from Shudder To Think 🥳🥳🥳
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Stunning new edition of @thewiremagazine.bsky.social is out now, inside I interviewed the wonderful Emergence Collective, and reviewed new albums by Malone/McDowall, and Éliane Radigue, and a live review of Tati Au Miel, Sanctuary of Praise and Charles Verni.
Grab a copy from the Wire's website.
Grab a copy from the Wire's website.
The Wire 502 is out now!
Featuring Mulatu Astatke on the cover, plus Griot Galaxy, Emergence Collective, Test Dept’s Invisible Jukebox, Konrad Smoleński, Alpha Maid, and much, much more.
Pick up your copy here: thewire.co.uk/shop/
Featuring Mulatu Astatke on the cover, plus Griot Galaxy, Emergence Collective, Test Dept’s Invisible Jukebox, Konrad Smoleński, Alpha Maid, and much, much more.
Pick up your copy here: thewire.co.uk/shop/
November 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Stunning new edition of @thewiremagazine.bsky.social is out now, inside I interviewed the wonderful Emergence Collective, and reviewed new albums by Malone/McDowall, and Éliane Radigue, and a live review of Tati Au Miel, Sanctuary of Praise and Charles Verni.
Grab a copy from the Wire's website.
Grab a copy from the Wire's website.
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Wisdom Spit. Video live now.
Omnipotent Fuck out tomorrow November 7th from @phagetapes.bsky.social and Feral Crone Recordings.
youtu.be/F2N4pAms3Qs?...
Omnipotent Fuck out tomorrow November 7th from @phagetapes.bsky.social and Feral Crone Recordings.
youtu.be/F2N4pAms3Qs?...
Lana Del Rabies - Wisdom Spit (Official Video)
YouTube video by Lana Del Rabies
youtu.be
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Wisdom Spit. Video live now.
Omnipotent Fuck out tomorrow November 7th from @phagetapes.bsky.social and Feral Crone Recordings.
youtu.be/F2N4pAms3Qs?...
Omnipotent Fuck out tomorrow November 7th from @phagetapes.bsky.social and Feral Crone Recordings.
youtu.be/F2N4pAms3Qs?...
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I wrote the HipHop & R&B column this month: Ahkatari's "Blood: Act 1," Armand Hammer & The Alchemist's "Mercy," Danny Brown's "Stardust," keiyaA's "Hooke’s Law," Kelly Moonstone's "New Moon," and Princess Nokia's "Girls." I also reviewed DJ Premier & Roc Marciano's "The Coldest Profession."
The Wire 502 is out now!
Featuring Mulatu Astatke on the cover, plus Griot Galaxy, Emergence Collective, Test Dept’s Invisible Jukebox, Konrad Smoleński, Alpha Maid, and much, much more.
Pick up your copy here: thewire.co.uk/shop/
Featuring Mulatu Astatke on the cover, plus Griot Galaxy, Emergence Collective, Test Dept’s Invisible Jukebox, Konrad Smoleński, Alpha Maid, and much, much more.
Pick up your copy here: thewire.co.uk/shop/
November 7, 2025 at 5:38 AM
I wrote the HipHop & R&B column this month: Ahkatari's "Blood: Act 1," Armand Hammer & The Alchemist's "Mercy," Danny Brown's "Stardust," keiyaA's "Hooke’s Law," Kelly Moonstone's "New Moon," and Princess Nokia's "Girls." I also reviewed DJ Premier & Roc Marciano's "The Coldest Profession."
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Spoiler alert. You ain't an alpha you a little bitch ass bitch and whatnot.
November 6, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Spoiler alert. You ain't an alpha you a little bitch ass bitch and whatnot.
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Inside The Wire 502: Mulatu Astatke
As the living legend of Ethio jazz continues to spread the gospel across the world, his new album goes in search of the many forgotten explorers of East African music
By Francis Gooding. Photography by Gilleam Trapenberg.
www.thewire.co.uk/shop/
As the living legend of Ethio jazz continues to spread the gospel across the world, his new album goes in search of the many forgotten explorers of East African music
By Francis Gooding. Photography by Gilleam Trapenberg.
www.thewire.co.uk/shop/
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Inside The Wire 502: Mulatu Astatke
As the living legend of Ethio jazz continues to spread the gospel across the world, his new album goes in search of the many forgotten explorers of East African music
By Francis Gooding. Photography by Gilleam Trapenberg.
www.thewire.co.uk/shop/
As the living legend of Ethio jazz continues to spread the gospel across the world, his new album goes in search of the many forgotten explorers of East African music
By Francis Gooding. Photography by Gilleam Trapenberg.
www.thewire.co.uk/shop/
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in this issue, I wrote the Noise, Industrial & Beyond column.
The Wire 502 is out now!
Featuring Mulatu Astatke on the cover, plus Griot Galaxy, Emergence Collective, Test Dept’s Invisible Jukebox, Konrad Smoleński, Alpha Maid, and much, much more.
Pick up your copy here: thewire.co.uk/shop/
Featuring Mulatu Astatke on the cover, plus Griot Galaxy, Emergence Collective, Test Dept’s Invisible Jukebox, Konrad Smoleński, Alpha Maid, and much, much more.
Pick up your copy here: thewire.co.uk/shop/
November 6, 2025 at 12:46 PM
in this issue, I wrote the Noise, Industrial & Beyond column.
Can’t get excited about the Predator franchise. I’ve still not seen Prey ffs.
November 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Can’t get excited about the Predator franchise. I’ve still not seen Prey ffs.