Rachel Taylor-Beales
@racheltaylorbeales.bsky.social
Creative leftie- mostly singing, writing and painting.
https://racheltaylor-beales.bandcamp.com
https://www.racheltaylor-beales.com
https://racheltaylor-beales.bandcamp.com
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From the worldwide premiere of my documentary to performing for the London Jazz Festival in under a week! I can’t wait to be back at the Royal Festival Hall this Saturday 15th of November. Final tickets available at the link in my bio - be there… or be an oblong! 😉
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 PM
From the worldwide premiere of my documentary to performing for the London Jazz Festival in under a week! I can’t wait to be back at the Royal Festival Hall this Saturday 15th of November. Final tickets available at the link in my bio - be there… or be an oblong! 😉
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On a personal note, I’m selling my beloved electric guitar as it’s less suited for our stage show than the studio and I’ll be on primary live axe duties going forward. This guitar’s appeared on most of the Fold catalogue. Here’s the listing if you’re interested:
reverb.com/item/9165357...
reverb.com/item/9165357...
Vintage Early 70s Voxton X-215 Hollowbody (Gibson ES-175 Copy), Excellent Condition, With Old Hard Case | Reverb
Bought in 2009 from a pawn shop in New Orleans, this guitar has been maintained in a smoke free environment ever since. It is in excellent condition, as close to its original state as one might hope f...
reverb.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
On a personal note, I’m selling my beloved electric guitar as it’s less suited for our stage show than the studio and I’ll be on primary live axe duties going forward. This guitar’s appeared on most of the Fold catalogue. Here’s the listing if you’re interested:
reverb.com/item/9165357...
reverb.com/item/9165357...
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I'm doing the November #musicchallenge for #DavidsMonthOfMusic
9. Music in Twelve Parts by Philip Glass
Link - The cover of "Horses" by Patti Smith is by the amazing Robert Mapplethorpe. He also took the photo on this cover.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCIQ...
9. Music in Twelve Parts by Philip Glass
Link - The cover of "Horses" by Patti Smith is by the amazing Robert Mapplethorpe. He also took the photo on this cover.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCIQ...
November 9, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I'm doing the November #musicchallenge for #DavidsMonthOfMusic
9. Music in Twelve Parts by Philip Glass
Link - The cover of "Horses" by Patti Smith is by the amazing Robert Mapplethorpe. He also took the photo on this cover.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCIQ...
9. Music in Twelve Parts by Philip Glass
Link - The cover of "Horses" by Patti Smith is by the amazing Robert Mapplethorpe. He also took the photo on this cover.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCIQ...
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I'm doing the November #musicchallenge for #DavidsMonthOfMusic
8. Birdland by Patti Smith
Link - Vangelis' "Heaven and Hell" album was released this week, 50 years ago. As was "Horses" by Patti Smith
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BO7...
8. Birdland by Patti Smith
Link - Vangelis' "Heaven and Hell" album was released this week, 50 years ago. As was "Horses" by Patti Smith
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BO7...
Birdland
YouTube video by Patti Smith - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 AM
I'm doing the November #musicchallenge for #DavidsMonthOfMusic
8. Birdland by Patti Smith
Link - Vangelis' "Heaven and Hell" album was released this week, 50 years ago. As was "Horses" by Patti Smith
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BO7...
8. Birdland by Patti Smith
Link - Vangelis' "Heaven and Hell" album was released this week, 50 years ago. As was "Horses" by Patti Smith
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BO7...
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DOCUMENTARY UK PREMIERE
‘HOW TANITA TIKARAM BECAME A LIAR’
SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
BFI, SOUTHBANK
6-7.30PM
Tickets: www.docnrollfestival.com/films/how-ta...
‘HOW TANITA TIKARAM BECAME A LIAR’
SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
BFI, SOUTHBANK
6-7.30PM
Tickets: www.docnrollfestival.com/films/how-ta...
Doc'n Roll Films - HOW TANITA TIKARAM BECAME A LIAR
Distributing & screening underground music & arts documentaries in Cinemas, TV & VOD globally!
www.docnrollfestival.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
DOCUMENTARY UK PREMIERE
‘HOW TANITA TIKARAM BECAME A LIAR’
SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
BFI, SOUTHBANK
6-7.30PM
Tickets: www.docnrollfestival.com/films/how-ta...
‘HOW TANITA TIKARAM BECAME A LIAR’
SUNDAY 9TH NOVEMBER
BFI, SOUTHBANK
6-7.30PM
Tickets: www.docnrollfestival.com/films/how-ta...
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Sorry to say we've made the difficult decision to cancel the Nine Lessons show in Cardiff. There was sadly a large disconnect between the number of people asking us to come to Cardiff & the number of people who actually got a ticket. Full steam ahead for London! www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...
Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People • What's On • Kings Place
Returning for three nights of the legendary and unique blend of science, comedy, music and mayhem, plus the now traditional family matinee, expect anything and everything from physics to folk, maths t...
www.kingsplace.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Sorry to say we've made the difficult decision to cancel the Nine Lessons show in Cardiff. There was sadly a large disconnect between the number of people asking us to come to Cardiff & the number of people who actually got a ticket. Full steam ahead for London! www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/nin...
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Congrats from the UK, Zohran! We’re all cheering you on! 🙌🇺🇸
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Congrats from the UK, Zohran! We’re all cheering you on! 🙌🇺🇸
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Powerful questioning from my colleague @elliechowns.bsky.social, pinning the government on exactly what it needs to do - NOW - to bring about an end to the atrocities being committed in Sudan.
In the midst of horrific mass killings and violence, British-made military equipment has been found in Sudan.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
It's clear our arms export licensing system is not fit for purpose; we need a full review, alongside an embargo on all arms exports to the UAE now.
November 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Powerful questioning from my colleague @elliechowns.bsky.social, pinning the government on exactly what it needs to do - NOW - to bring about an end to the atrocities being committed in Sudan.
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Decision Desk has called the NYC mayors race for Zohran Mamdani.
November 5, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Decision Desk has called the NYC mayors race for Zohran Mamdani.
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#Berlin tonight with my amazing band 🙌🏼☀️🎶 Very excited 🙌🏼☀️🎶 See you there ❤️🎶 #LiveMusic #singersongwriter #Germany 🇩🇪
www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kal...
www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kal...
Konzert am 03.11.2025 Tikaram, Band
Konzert mit Tikaram, Band 03.11.2025
www.berliner-philharmoniker.de
November 3, 2025 at 9:42 AM
#Berlin tonight with my amazing band 🙌🏼☀️🎶 Very excited 🙌🏼☀️🎶 See you there ❤️🎶 #LiveMusic #singersongwriter #Germany 🇩🇪
www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kal...
www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/konzerte/kal...
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So delighted to have a poem, 'Sundew Rescue', in the beautiful new issue of @paperboatswriters.bsky.social, themed around Nature's Voice and sensitively edited by @alexnye.bsky.social and Ian Grosz. #poetry #ecopoetry
November 3, 2025 at 9:56 AM
So delighted to have a poem, 'Sundew Rescue', in the beautiful new issue of @paperboatswriters.bsky.social, themed around Nature's Voice and sensitively edited by @alexnye.bsky.social and Ian Grosz. #poetry #ecopoetry
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🎙️ Drafted in at the last minute for the most-excellent @flimsin.bsky.social, I hope I did a decent job in conversation with @helenczerski.bsky.social and @davidho.bsky.social at this summer’s @latitudefestival.bsky.social, courtesy of @cosmicshambles.com and @trunkmanuk.bsky.social 🫡
Podcast edition of our Climate panel from Latitude with @helenczerski.bsky.social, @davidho.bsky.social & @seismatters.bsky.social is out now on the Science Shambles feed wherever you get your podcasts! Or watch it on YouTube.
November 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
🎙️ Drafted in at the last minute for the most-excellent @flimsin.bsky.social, I hope I did a decent job in conversation with @helenczerski.bsky.social and @davidho.bsky.social at this summer’s @latitudefestival.bsky.social, courtesy of @cosmicshambles.com and @trunkmanuk.bsky.social 🫡
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Quatermass! The rocket guy! Pew! Excellent, influential movie free on YouTube TONIGHT followed by Nigel Kneale documentary we made with @tobyhadoke.bsky.social @mrgeetsromo.bsky.social @bronteschiltz.bsky.social @drtauk.bsky.social @tommygorilla.bsky.social @eklectics.bsky.social
If you're stuck for a film this Halloween, Hammer's YouTube channel will be live streaming their 4K restoration of Quatermass 2 this evening.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOdy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOdy...
Quatermass 2 Halloween 4K Screening + Nigel Kneale Documentary
YouTube video by Hammer
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Quatermass! The rocket guy! Pew! Excellent, influential movie free on YouTube TONIGHT followed by Nigel Kneale documentary we made with @tobyhadoke.bsky.social @mrgeetsromo.bsky.social @bronteschiltz.bsky.social @drtauk.bsky.social @tommygorilla.bsky.social @eklectics.bsky.social
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“focused, in command, full of conviction, composed, confident and comfortable with who she is, making some of the best music of an already quite distinguished career.”
@klofmag.com reviews ‘Far From Nowhere’ & they like it!
klofmag.com/2025/10/josi...
@klofmag.com reviews ‘Far From Nowhere’ & they like it!
klofmag.com/2025/10/josi...
Josienne Clarke – Far From Nowhere (Review)
On ‘Far From Nowhere’, Josienne Clarke exposes the DNA of her work, unlocking immense power and yielding her “grandest effort to date”. This is the “best music of an already distinguished career.”
klofmag.com
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 AM
“focused, in command, full of conviction, composed, confident and comfortable with who she is, making some of the best music of an already quite distinguished career.”
@klofmag.com reviews ‘Far From Nowhere’ & they like it!
klofmag.com/2025/10/josi...
@klofmag.com reviews ‘Far From Nowhere’ & they like it!
klofmag.com/2025/10/josi...
Calling all folks in Cardiff and beyond - I’m excited to be joining the many brilliant folks taking part in this @cosmicshambles.com and @robinince.bsky.social
brilliant show - comedy, science, music and all profits going to charity - will be great! www.glee.co.uk/performer/ni...
brilliant show - comedy, science, music and all profits going to charity - will be great! www.glee.co.uk/performer/ni...
Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People - The Glee Club
The iconic Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People season extravaganza is headed to Cardiff for the first time
www.glee.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Calling all folks in Cardiff and beyond - I’m excited to be joining the many brilliant folks taking part in this @cosmicshambles.com and @robinince.bsky.social
brilliant show - comedy, science, music and all profits going to charity - will be great! www.glee.co.uk/performer/ni...
brilliant show - comedy, science, music and all profits going to charity - will be great! www.glee.co.uk/performer/ni...
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'Tall shadows'' by Sarah Ross Thompson, contemporary UK #printmaker #womensart
October 27, 2025 at 7:34 AM
'Tall shadows'' by Sarah Ross Thompson, contemporary UK #printmaker #womensart
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Russia has kidnapped a 70-year-old Ukrainian marine biologist, Leonid Pshenichnov, for backing a curb on Antarctic krill fishing, saying that it would harm the economic interests of Russia.
Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing
‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Russia has kidnapped a 70-year-old Ukrainian marine biologist, Leonid Pshenichnov, for backing a curb on Antarctic krill fishing, saying that it would harm the economic interests of Russia.
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"The idea of deporting people with settled status is disgusting, and anyone proposing it should be immediately drummed out of polite society. Breaking promises made in good faith to our friends and neighbours is racist, extremist and immoral."
I'm basically shouting at the sky here, but still.
I'm basically shouting at the sky here, but still.
It’s racist, it’s extremist and it’s immoral
The right is still calling for deportations, and the government is still being cowardly about it. Also: London’s first green belt; some notes on a shark; and some news, on my next book.
jonn.substack.com
October 22, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"The idea of deporting people with settled status is disgusting, and anyone proposing it should be immediately drummed out of polite society. Breaking promises made in good faith to our friends and neighbours is racist, extremist and immoral."
I'm basically shouting at the sky here, but still.
I'm basically shouting at the sky here, but still.
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#TheLittleUnsaid released a video for 'Surfacing' from their new album 'Stay Fragile All Across This Cold `Frontier' to celebrate their recent tour.
Interviews:
With me
www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...
With @baruchzed.bsky.social
paradigms.life/2025/john-pa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsEN...
Interviews:
With me
www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...
With @baruchzed.bsky.social
paradigms.life/2025/john-pa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsEN...
Surfacing - The Little Unsaid
YouTube video by The Little Unsaid
www.youtube.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:25 AM
#TheLittleUnsaid released a video for 'Surfacing' from their new album 'Stay Fragile All Across This Cold `Frontier' to celebrate their recent tour.
Interviews:
With me
www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...
With @baruchzed.bsky.social
paradigms.life/2025/john-pa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsEN...
Interviews:
With me
www.mixcloud.com/JohnReedBrea...
With @baruchzed.bsky.social
paradigms.life/2025/john-pa...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsEN...
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“Islamophobia is rife in our society and I say this as a Jewish man.”
Rising star and new leader of the UK’s Green Party Zack Polanski joined @mehdirhasan.bsky.social to discuss the dangerous anti-Islam rhetoric in UK politics.
zeteo.com/p/it-makes-m...
Rising star and new leader of the UK’s Green Party Zack Polanski joined @mehdirhasan.bsky.social to discuss the dangerous anti-Islam rhetoric in UK politics.
zeteo.com/p/it-makes-m...
October 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
“Islamophobia is rife in our society and I say this as a Jewish man.”
Rising star and new leader of the UK’s Green Party Zack Polanski joined @mehdirhasan.bsky.social to discuss the dangerous anti-Islam rhetoric in UK politics.
zeteo.com/p/it-makes-m...
Rising star and new leader of the UK’s Green Party Zack Polanski joined @mehdirhasan.bsky.social to discuss the dangerous anti-Islam rhetoric in UK politics.
zeteo.com/p/it-makes-m...
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The rings of Saturn.
And a tiny bright light in the distance... Venus.
And a tiny bright light in the distance... Venus.
October 20, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The rings of Saturn.
And a tiny bright light in the distance... Venus.
And a tiny bright light in the distance... Venus.
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Had a great time chatting to @robinallender.bsky.social
Do please have a listen loves💖✨💕
Do please have a listen loves💖✨💕
This month on The Allender Calendar I’m delighted to be joined by the fabulous author @regretteruane.bsky.social to discuss her brilliant novels Birding and This is Yesterday. Lots of Manics chat too!
The Allender Calendar: Episode 14: Rose Ruane
This month on The Allender Calendar I talk to the fabulous writer Rose Ruane. Rose has published two novels, Birding (2024), which was longlisted for the 2025 Women's Prize for Fiction, and This is...
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October 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Had a great time chatting to @robinallender.bsky.social
Do please have a listen loves💖✨💕
Do please have a listen loves💖✨💕