Jon Lyons
@jonlyons24.bsky.social
Purveyor of thoughts about Dad Rock, Britpop and other GenX oddities.
So the shutdown got what exactly? The promise of a vote that will fail and million still either lose health care or see their premiums skyrocket? Nice job Dems...you really showed them. #PRIMARYTHEM
November 10, 2025 at 3:16 AM
So the shutdown got what exactly? The promise of a vote that will fail and million still either lose health care or see their premiums skyrocket? Nice job Dems...you really showed them. #PRIMARYTHEM
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Parents: if no one has told you this yet and it's not too late:
DO NOT PLAN TO GO OUT FOR A FUN DINNER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. These kids are gonna be tired, grumpy, and disregulated. For at least a week. Plan comfort foods and chill evenings accordingly.
DO NOT PLAN TO GO OUT FOR A FUN DINNER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. These kids are gonna be tired, grumpy, and disregulated. For at least a week. Plan comfort foods and chill evenings accordingly.
August 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Parents: if no one has told you this yet and it's not too late:
DO NOT PLAN TO GO OUT FOR A FUN DINNER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. These kids are gonna be tired, grumpy, and disregulated. For at least a week. Plan comfort foods and chill evenings accordingly.
DO NOT PLAN TO GO OUT FOR A FUN DINNER ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL. These kids are gonna be tired, grumpy, and disregulated. For at least a week. Plan comfort foods and chill evenings accordingly.
Recently Douglas McCarthy, lead singer of Nitzer Ebb, passed away. Though not well known, they were one of the first bands I discovered purely on my own as a kid through NME and Melody Maker. Ripping good band! open.spotify.com/track/0nrkUu...
Hearts And Minds
Nitzer Ebb · Belief · Song · 1989
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June 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Recently Douglas McCarthy, lead singer of Nitzer Ebb, passed away. Though not well known, they were one of the first bands I discovered purely on my own as a kid through NME and Melody Maker. Ripping good band! open.spotify.com/track/0nrkUu...
This is breathtaking work by These New Puritans. Sad at times, joyful in others. It commands an intense listen but the emotion at the core is undeniable
Crooked Wing
These New Puritans · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
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May 25, 2025 at 4:45 AM
This is breathtaking work by These New Puritans. Sad at times, joyful in others. It commands an intense listen but the emotion at the core is undeniable
If you have the time, listen to the transcript audio version. When his words are read aloud by someone else it is jarring how little sense he makes. He has like 5 things he says over and over and in some cases he doesn't even grasp the questions.
This entire interview is something else. Check out, confused, lying, doesn’t seem to have any grip on the facts at issue in anything.
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Read the Full Transcript of Trump’s ‘100 Days’ Interview
President Trump discussed his trade war and the economy, immigration, presidential power, and more
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April 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
If you have the time, listen to the transcript audio version. When his words are read aloud by someone else it is jarring how little sense he makes. He has like 5 things he says over and over and in some cases he doesn't even grasp the questions.
Fuck this guy!!!!!! Autistic kids are AP students, athletes, artists, poets, mathematicians, writers and scientists. I have seen students with all kinds of learning challenges succeed. This type of discrimination is born from ignorance and fear of what you don't understand.
RFK Jr. wants to eradicate autistic people and also has no idea what an autistic person is
April 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Fuck this guy!!!!!! Autistic kids are AP students, athletes, artists, poets, mathematicians, writers and scientists. I have seen students with all kinds of learning challenges succeed. This type of discrimination is born from ignorance and fear of what you don't understand.
I love the over the top, bombastic nature of this album. Brilliant in its absurdity.
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open.spotify.com/album/62pkk3...
Carved In Sand
The Mission · Album · 1990 · 10 songs
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April 13, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I love the over the top, bombastic nature of this album. Brilliant in its absurdity.
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open.spotify.com/album/62pkk3...
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This is a really pleasant surprise! If you loved LUSH back in the day, Miki's new band is cracking!
open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE...
open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE...
Tripla
Miki Berenyi Trio · Album · 2025 · 9 songs
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April 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This is a really pleasant surprise! If you loved LUSH back in the day, Miki's new band is cracking!
open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE...
open.spotify.com/album/6mp7bE...
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Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
April 2, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Booker finally yields after more than 25 hours of speaking 👏👏👏
We argue for the need for our representatives to stand up and take action. Some mock what Senator Booker is doing as performative, but damn it is still impressive. Articulate and consistent in his message all day. We need more of this! @wyden.senate.gov @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
Oh my God, I just had a full night’s sleep and Cory Booker is still going…
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...
www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2Vb...
LIVE: Cory Booker speaks on the Senate floor
YouTube video by Associated Press
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April 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
We argue for the need for our representatives to stand up and take action. Some mock what Senator Booker is doing as performative, but damn it is still impressive. Articulate and consistent in his message all day. We need more of this! @wyden.senate.gov @jeff-merkley.bsky.social
Funny handshakes, insider dealing
Et in arcadia arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally more cooler
Sorry, democracy is changing
Sorry, democracy is changing
Et in arcadia arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally more cooler
Sorry, democracy is changing
Sorry, democracy is changing
Democracy
Killing Joke · Democracy · Song · 1996
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March 14, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Funny handshakes, insider dealing
Et in arcadia arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally more cooler
Sorry, democracy is changing
Sorry, democracy is changing
Et in arcadia arcadia ego
Backhanders and salamanders
A powerhouse that is morally more cooler
Sorry, democracy is changing
Sorry, democracy is changing
I can guarantee college radio me would have played this album constantly on my old show. Melancholy and joy wrapped in one package!
open.spotify.com/album/3CyhN0...
open.spotify.com/album/3CyhN0...
Cotton Crown
The Tubs · Album · 2025 · 9 songs
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March 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I can guarantee college radio me would have played this album constantly on my old show. Melancholy and joy wrapped in one package!
open.spotify.com/album/3CyhN0...
open.spotify.com/album/3CyhN0...
Bob Mould still rocks!!!
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open.spotify.com/album/4wRfoE...
Here We Go Crazy
Bob Mould · Album · 2025 · 11 songs
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March 7, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Bob Mould still rocks!!!
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open.spotify.com/album/4wRfoE...
A sublime mix of shoegaze and electronics. At times dreamy and hazy. Shades of early The Verve as well.
Microtonic
bdrmm · Album · 2025 · 10 songs
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March 1, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A sublime mix of shoegaze and electronics. At times dreamy and hazy. Shades of early The Verve as well.
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Reminds me a bit of early Tricky or Massive Attack but a bit more R&B flair. Excellent vibes!
Like A Ribbon
John Glacier · Album · 2025 · 11 songs
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February 20, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Reminds me a bit of early Tricky or Massive Attack but a bit more R&B flair. Excellent vibes!
Enjoying this a ton today. Musically it is very Velvet Underground and Nico but with a modern twist.
Phonetics On and On
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February 18, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Enjoying this a ton today. Musically it is very Velvet Underground and Nico but with a modern twist.
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Public School Teacher's Creed
Send kids from every corner of society. Rich or poor, well-bodied or with disabilities, Black or white, he, she, they, all are welcome. Send the homeless & kids from urban, suburban & rural homes. Stand with me, not against me & watch them soar.
Send kids from every corner of society. Rich or poor, well-bodied or with disabilities, Black or white, he, she, they, all are welcome. Send the homeless & kids from urban, suburban & rural homes. Stand with me, not against me & watch them soar.
November 13, 2024 at 6:54 PM
Public School Teacher's Creed
Send kids from every corner of society. Rich or poor, well-bodied or with disabilities, Black or white, he, she, they, all are welcome. Send the homeless & kids from urban, suburban & rural homes. Stand with me, not against me & watch them soar.
Send kids from every corner of society. Rich or poor, well-bodied or with disabilities, Black or white, he, she, they, all are welcome. Send the homeless & kids from urban, suburban & rural homes. Stand with me, not against me & watch them soar.
I come back to this record every 8 months or so. I love the orchestral nature of it. Depeche Mode but with way more melodrama!
Inside The Rose
These New Puritans · Album · 2019 · 9 songs
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February 12, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I come back to this record every 8 months or so. I love the orchestral nature of it. Depeche Mode but with way more melodrama!
Not usually a "Jam Band" guy, but this song goes a long way to justify the hype around this band
Give It Time
Goose · Give It Time · Song · 2025
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February 2, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Not usually a "Jam Band" guy, but this song goes a long way to justify the hype around this band
The weather is cold and the night is dark. Vic has the soundtrack for tonight...
Is the Actor Happy?
Vic Chesnutt · Album · 2004 · 19 songs
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January 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
The weather is cold and the night is dark. Vic has the soundtrack for tonight...
At least once a month this guitar melody gets stuck in my head
Perth
Bon Iver · Bon Iver, Bon Iver · Song · 2011
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January 26, 2025 at 7:15 PM
At least once a month this guitar melody gets stuck in my head