James McNally
@jmcnally.bsky.social
Teacher/Film Festival Director (Shorts Not Pants)/DJ (#DJOlNerdyBastard). Rhythm synth, FAXMODEM (ok, kidding on that one). Toronto City.
I had a great time on Friday night at Into the Void, a great night of Black Sabbath covers, featuring a whole pile of Toronto musicians from many different bands, most of whom don't play music in the style of Black Sabbath. It was so much fun.
January 18, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I had a great time on Friday night at Into the Void, a great night of Black Sabbath covers, featuring a whole pile of Toronto musicians from many different bands, most of whom don't play music in the style of Black Sabbath. It was so much fun.
Toronto City! Wednesday night at the Cameron House. Ten Feet Tall play the songs of XTC. This will be fantastic: www.facebook.com/share/1JggfL...
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January 13, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Toronto City! Wednesday night at the Cameron House. Ten Feet Tall play the songs of XTC. This will be fantastic: www.facebook.com/share/1JggfL...
Toronto City! 80 bangers from 2025, played consecutively from 10pm at the Dive. TONIGHT! Swan Dive (Dundas at Brock), no cover!
January 9, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Toronto City! 80 bangers from 2025, played consecutively from 10pm at the Dive. TONIGHT! Swan Dive (Dundas at Brock), no cover!
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Howard Devoto - Cold Imagination [UK, New Wave, Post-Punk, Electronic] (1983)
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https://youtu.be/B00QxLUfPHA
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https://youtu.be/B00QxLUfPHA
Howard Devoto - Cold Imagination [UK, New Wave, Post-Punk, Electronic] (1983)
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January 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Howard Devoto - Cold Imagination [UK, New Wave, Post-Punk, Electronic] (1983)
https://redd.it/1lt3dtr
https://youtu.be/B00QxLUfPHA
https://redd.it/1lt3dtr
https://youtu.be/B00QxLUfPHA
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My year end list. Have a look!
It's here! My Top Ten (and 25 and 50) of 2025, with some words and pictures:
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
January 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
My year end list. Have a look!
My year end list. Have a look!
It's here! My Top Ten (and 25 and 50) of 2025, with some words and pictures:
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
January 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
My year end list. Have a look!
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It's here! My Top Ten (and 25 and 50) of 2025, with some words and pictures:
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
December 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It's here! My Top Ten (and 25 and 50) of 2025, with some words and pictures:
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
It's here! My Top Ten (and 25 and 50) of 2025, with some words and pictures:
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
December 31, 2025 at 7:51 PM
It's here! My Top Ten (and 25 and 50) of 2025, with some words and pictures:
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
www.consolationchamps.com/2025/12/31/b...
Coming today sometime after 12 noon EST
Preparing my own big end of year Best of list. Almost ready to go. Look for it at www.consolationchamps.com. (haven't caved to the substack trend, the blog has been up since 2000!). Also on IG as @jmcnally
December 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Coming today sometime after 12 noon EST
Preparing my own big end of year Best of list. Almost ready to go. Look for it at www.consolationchamps.com. (haven't caved to the substack trend, the blog has been up since 2000!). Also on IG as @jmcnally
December 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Preparing my own big end of year Best of list. Almost ready to go. Look for it at www.consolationchamps.com. (haven't caved to the substack trend, the blog has been up since 2000!). Also on IG as @jmcnally
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The 2025 Festive 50
Part 2: 20 to 1
Press play and let battle commence!
www.mixcloud.com/TheFestive50...
Part 2: 20 to 1
Press play and let battle commence!
www.mixcloud.com/TheFestive50...
2025 Festive 50 Pt. 2 (20 to 1)
The 2025 BlueSky Festive 50.
Nos. 20 down to 1
www.mixcloud.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The 2025 Festive 50
Part 2: 20 to 1
Press play and let battle commence!
www.mixcloud.com/TheFestive50...
Part 2: 20 to 1
Press play and let battle commence!
www.mixcloud.com/TheFestive50...
2025 was a dumpster fire, but we can dig out the diamonds from the ashes. Many genres, one selector! Alcohol and t-shirts for sale! Celebrate the year ahead by remembering the year just past. Friday January 9, 10pm. Swan Dive (Dundas West at Brock)
December 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
2025 was a dumpster fire, but we can dig out the diamonds from the ashes. Many genres, one selector! Alcohol and t-shirts for sale! Celebrate the year ahead by remembering the year just past. Friday January 9, 10pm. Swan Dive (Dundas West at Brock)
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2025 Festive 50 Pt. 1 (50 to 21)
The 2025 BlueSky Festive 50.
Nos. 50 down to 21.
www.mixcloud.com
December 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Always excellent, always interesting, and not like many other lists.
it's december! life is sometimes bleak! here are my 100 favourite songs, and a man's fumbling swerves about why he loves them so much.
www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/bes...
www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/bes...
December 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Always excellent, always interesting, and not like many other lists.
I admit, sometimes I get stuck in my well-worn guitar rock groove, and forget to listen to other kinds of music. Then I remember great artists like Little Simz and Obongjayar, both of whom released amazing records this year. Make sure you check out Little Simz' Lotus, and Obongjayar's Paradise Now.
December 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I admit, sometimes I get stuck in my well-worn guitar rock groove, and forget to listen to other kinds of music. Then I remember great artists like Little Simz and Obongjayar, both of whom released amazing records this year. Make sure you check out Little Simz' Lotus, and Obongjayar's Paradise Now.
Always excellent, always interesting, and not like many other lists.
it's december! life is sometimes bleak! here are my 100 favourite songs, and a man's fumbling swerves about why he loves them so much.
www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/bes...
www.saidthegramophone.com/archives/bes...
December 20, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Always excellent, always interesting, and not like many other lists.
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Welcome to the LAST WEEKEND TO VOTE!!!
Specifically to vote in this years Festive 50 which you MUST DO by sending me your TEN FAVOURITE TRACKS of 2025 before Sunday midnight.
Voting numbers have been OK so far but I'm expecting so much more from you. Don't let me down.
Specifically to vote in this years Festive 50 which you MUST DO by sending me your TEN FAVOURITE TRACKS of 2025 before Sunday midnight.
Voting numbers have been OK so far but I'm expecting so much more from you. Don't let me down.
December 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Welcome to the LAST WEEKEND TO VOTE!!!
Specifically to vote in this years Festive 50 which you MUST DO by sending me your TEN FAVOURITE TRACKS of 2025 before Sunday midnight.
Voting numbers have been OK so far but I'm expecting so much more from you. Don't let me down.
Specifically to vote in this years Festive 50 which you MUST DO by sending me your TEN FAVOURITE TRACKS of 2025 before Sunday midnight.
Voting numbers have been OK so far but I'm expecting so much more from you. Don't let me down.
As a passionate football fan, I am imploring everyone to boycott this World Cup. Corrupt FIFA, extortionate ticket prices, and the US asking for five years of your social media posts. What a nightmare scenario. Just say NO. Watch it on TV!
December 11, 2025 at 9:11 PM
As a passionate football fan, I am imploring everyone to boycott this World Cup. Corrupt FIFA, extortionate ticket prices, and the US asking for five years of your social media posts. What a nightmare scenario. Just say NO. Watch it on TV!
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The 2025 Festive 50 is well and truly OPEN!
Send your top 10 tracks of the year before the vote closes in 2 weeks time.
Send your top 10 tracks of the year before the vote closes in 2 weeks time.
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The 2025 Festive 50 is well and truly OPEN!
Send your top 10 tracks of the year before the vote closes in 2 weeks time.
Send your top 10 tracks of the year before the vote closes in 2 weeks time.
My year end list will have no Geese.
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
My year end list will have no Geese.
I love being surprised by new music and new artists. Saya Gray is local and sort of unclassifiable. Give her album Saya (2025) a listen, though. It's great!
December 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I love being surprised by new music and new artists. Saya Gray is local and sort of unclassifiable. Give her album Saya (2025) a listen, though. It's great!
47 years ago today, I attended my first rock concert. It was Queen at Maple Leaf Gardens here in Toronto, and it blew me away. RIP Freddy Mercury.
December 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
47 years ago today, I attended my first rock concert. It was Queen at Maple Leaf Gardens here in Toronto, and it blew me away. RIP Freddy Mercury.
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Thanks to everyone who’s voted so far this weekend. Please keep them coming!
Send me your top 10 tracks of 2025 by replying to this or sending me a chat if you want to keep your vote private.
Send me your top 10 tracks of 2025 by replying to this or sending me a chat if you want to keep your vote private.
November 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Thanks to everyone who’s voted so far this weekend. Please keep them coming!
Send me your top 10 tracks of 2025 by replying to this or sending me a chat if you want to keep your vote private.
Send me your top 10 tracks of 2025 by replying to this or sending me a chat if you want to keep your vote private.
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Go to concerts by yourself. Go to movies by yourself. Go to restaurants by yourself. Travel by yourself. It’s normal and good!
Have yall ever gone to a concert by yourself? How was it?
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Go to concerts by yourself. Go to movies by yourself. Go to restaurants by yourself. Travel by yourself. It’s normal and good!