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+ Today Sun the 21st of Dec 2025, marks the Winter Solstice. +
The solstice marks the onset of winter & the shortest day of the year. The winter solstice is the symbolic death & rebirth of the Sun. The Celtic people of Britain celebrated Yule & the returning of the light #wintersolstice #yule #otd
The solstice marks the onset of winter & the shortest day of the year. The winter solstice is the symbolic death & rebirth of the Sun. The Celtic people of Britain celebrated Yule & the returning of the light #wintersolstice #yule #otd
+++ Rest In Power #OTD 3rd February 1959, tragedy struck when Buddy Holly (22), The Big Bopper (28), and Ritchie Valens (17) lost their lives in a plane crash +++
The event, later became known as “The Day the Music Died” after Don McLean’s reference to the tragedy in his 1971 song, “American Pie”
The event, later became known as “The Day the Music Died” after Don McLean’s reference to the tragedy in his 1971 song, “American Pie”
February 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
+++ Rest In Power #OTD 3rd February 1959, tragedy struck when Buddy Holly (22), The Big Bopper (28), and Ritchie Valens (17) lost their lives in a plane crash +++
The event, later became known as “The Day the Music Died” after Don McLean’s reference to the tragedy in his 1971 song, “American Pie”
The event, later became known as “The Day the Music Died” after Don McLean’s reference to the tragedy in his 1971 song, “American Pie”
+++ Live In From Paris - France +++
Elon Musk's 'X' office in Paris has been raided by Le Fuzz. ;-)
#elonmusk #cybercrime #Paris #Grok #X
Elon Musk's 'X' office in Paris has been raided by Le Fuzz. ;-)
#elonmusk #cybercrime #Paris #Grok #X
February 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
+++ Live In From Paris - France +++
Elon Musk's 'X' office in Paris has been raided by Le Fuzz. ;-)
#elonmusk #cybercrime #Paris #Grok #X
Elon Musk's 'X' office in Paris has been raided by Le Fuzz. ;-)
#elonmusk #cybercrime #Paris #Grok #X
++ Get Carter was first released 55 years ago #OTD the 3rd of Feb 1971 ++
Pictured here is the iconic brutalist Trinity Square Car Park #Gateshead, which has now been demolished
"You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full time job. Now behave yourself"
#GetCarter #Brutalism
Pictured here is the iconic brutalist Trinity Square Car Park #Gateshead, which has now been demolished
"You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full time job. Now behave yourself"
#GetCarter #Brutalism
February 3, 2026 at 8:40 AM
++ Get Carter was first released 55 years ago #OTD the 3rd of Feb 1971 ++
Pictured here is the iconic brutalist Trinity Square Car Park #Gateshead, which has now been demolished
"You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full time job. Now behave yourself"
#GetCarter #Brutalism
Pictured here is the iconic brutalist Trinity Square Car Park #Gateshead, which has now been demolished
"You're a big man, but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full time job. Now behave yourself"
#GetCarter #Brutalism
+++ Congrats to Bob & Co, on their first ever Grammy Awards +++
Namely for the best alt performance & best alt album!
#TheCure #RobertSmith #GrammyAwards #GrammyAwards2026 #Grammys #alt #altrock #alternative
Namely for the best alt performance & best alt album!
#TheCure #RobertSmith #GrammyAwards #GrammyAwards2026 #Grammys #alt #altrock #alternative
February 2, 2026 at 10:06 AM
+++ Congrats to Bob & Co, on their first ever Grammy Awards +++
Namely for the best alt performance & best alt album!
#TheCure #RobertSmith #GrammyAwards #GrammyAwards2026 #Grammys #alt #altrock #alternative
Namely for the best alt performance & best alt album!
#TheCure #RobertSmith #GrammyAwards #GrammyAwards2026 #Grammys #alt #altrock #alternative
+++ #Imbolc Blessings - Sun 1st Feb 2026 +++
Imbolc marks the Celtic beginning of Spring and the stirrings of new life.
It is Feile Brighde, the quickening of the year. The original word Imbolg means in the belly. All is pregnant and expectant. The promise of renewal, the earth awakening & rebirth
Imbolc marks the Celtic beginning of Spring and the stirrings of new life.
It is Feile Brighde, the quickening of the year. The original word Imbolg means in the belly. All is pregnant and expectant. The promise of renewal, the earth awakening & rebirth
February 1, 2026 at 10:34 AM
+++ #Imbolc Blessings - Sun 1st Feb 2026 +++
Imbolc marks the Celtic beginning of Spring and the stirrings of new life.
It is Feile Brighde, the quickening of the year. The original word Imbolg means in the belly. All is pregnant and expectant. The promise of renewal, the earth awakening & rebirth
Imbolc marks the Celtic beginning of Spring and the stirrings of new life.
It is Feile Brighde, the quickening of the year. The original word Imbolg means in the belly. All is pregnant and expectant. The promise of renewal, the earth awakening & rebirth
+++ Rest In Power - Today we are remembering Brandon Lee, who was born on this day, the 1st of February 1965. +++
Tragically, on the 31st of March 1993, whilst filming The Crow movie, Lee was mortally wounded on set by a firearm malfunction, when a blank was shot at Lee.
#brandonlee #thecrow #OTD
Tragically, on the 31st of March 1993, whilst filming The Crow movie, Lee was mortally wounded on set by a firearm malfunction, when a blank was shot at Lee.
#brandonlee #thecrow #OTD
February 1, 2026 at 6:38 AM
+++ Rest In Power - Today we are remembering Brandon Lee, who was born on this day, the 1st of February 1965. +++
Tragically, on the 31st of March 1993, whilst filming The Crow movie, Lee was mortally wounded on set by a firearm malfunction, when a blank was shot at Lee.
#brandonlee #thecrow #OTD
Tragically, on the 31st of March 1993, whilst filming The Crow movie, Lee was mortally wounded on set by a firearm malfunction, when a blank was shot at Lee.
#brandonlee #thecrow #OTD
+++ Wishing a buttery 70th birthday to John Lydon, born #OTD the 31st of Jan 1956 +++
The jury is out on whether he was a Frankenstein's Monster, created by McLaren & Westwood, but his work with PiL showed true talent.
We have no idea if his current political outpouring are just John being John.
The jury is out on whether he was a Frankenstein's Monster, created by McLaren & Westwood, but his work with PiL showed true talent.
We have no idea if his current political outpouring are just John being John.
January 31, 2026 at 12:59 PM
+++ Wishing a buttery 70th birthday to John Lydon, born #OTD the 31st of Jan 1956 +++
The jury is out on whether he was a Frankenstein's Monster, created by McLaren & Westwood, but his work with PiL showed true talent.
We have no idea if his current political outpouring are just John being John.
The jury is out on whether he was a Frankenstein's Monster, created by McLaren & Westwood, but his work with PiL showed true talent.
We have no idea if his current political outpouring are just John being John.
+++ On this day, the 31st of January 1979, Joy Division recorded their first John Peel session, at the BBC's Maida Vale Studio. +++
The set was Exercise One / Insight / Transmission / She's Lost Control & none of these songs had been released prior to the broadcast.
#joydivision #postpunk #OTD
The set was Exercise One / Insight / Transmission / She's Lost Control & none of these songs had been released prior to the broadcast.
#joydivision #postpunk #OTD
January 31, 2026 at 7:11 AM
+++ On this day, the 31st of January 1979, Joy Division recorded their first John Peel session, at the BBC's Maida Vale Studio. +++
The set was Exercise One / Insight / Transmission / She's Lost Control & none of these songs had been released prior to the broadcast.
#joydivision #postpunk #OTD
The set was Exercise One / Insight / Transmission / She's Lost Control & none of these songs had been released prior to the broadcast.
#joydivision #postpunk #OTD
+++ On or about this day, the 30th of January 1981, the iconic 'Some Bizzare Album' was released by Stevo +++
The album consisted of tracks by unsigned synth-pop groups, including future alternative icons Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, The The, B-Movie and Blancmange
#OTD #SomeBizzare #Stevo #synthpop
The album consisted of tracks by unsigned synth-pop groups, including future alternative icons Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, The The, B-Movie and Blancmange
#OTD #SomeBizzare #Stevo #synthpop
January 30, 2026 at 7:09 PM
+++ On or about this day, the 30th of January 1981, the iconic 'Some Bizzare Album' was released by Stevo +++
The album consisted of tracks by unsigned synth-pop groups, including future alternative icons Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, The The, B-Movie and Blancmange
#OTD #SomeBizzare #Stevo #synthpop
The album consisted of tracks by unsigned synth-pop groups, including future alternative icons Depeche Mode, Soft Cell, The The, B-Movie and Blancmange
#OTD #SomeBizzare #Stevo #synthpop
+++ Rest In Power - The Leeds born cartoonist Paul Sample - creator of Ogri & Mitzi, who passed away on the 27th of January 2026 +++
#ogri #mitzi #biker #bikers #motorbike #motorcycle #backstreetheroes #paulsample #hellsangels #outlaws
#ogri #mitzi #biker #bikers #motorbike #motorcycle #backstreetheroes #paulsample #hellsangels #outlaws
January 30, 2026 at 6:17 PM
+++ Rest In Power - The Leeds born cartoonist Paul Sample - creator of Ogri & Mitzi, who passed away on the 27th of January 2026 +++
#ogri #mitzi #biker #bikers #motorbike #motorcycle #backstreetheroes #paulsample #hellsangels #outlaws
#ogri #mitzi #biker #bikers #motorbike #motorcycle #backstreetheroes #paulsample #hellsangels #outlaws
+++ On this day, the 30th of January 1989, New Order released their 5th studio album 'Technique', via Factory. +++
Now considered by some, as New Order's last great album.
#NewOrder #OTD #Technique #altrock #altdance #acidhouse
Now considered by some, as New Order's last great album.
#NewOrder #OTD #Technique #altrock #altdance #acidhouse
January 30, 2026 at 8:33 AM
+++ On this day, the 30th of January 1989, New Order released their 5th studio album 'Technique', via Factory. +++
Now considered by some, as New Order's last great album.
#NewOrder #OTD #Technique #altrock #altdance #acidhouse
Now considered by some, as New Order's last great album.
#NewOrder #OTD #Technique #altrock #altdance #acidhouse
+++ #OTD the 29th of Jan 1977, #Buzzcocks released the 'Spiral Scratch' EP, via New Hormones, which led to an explosion of indie labels +++
Singer Howard Devoto left to form Magazine & Pete Shelley took over lead vocals.
Production by Martin Hannett, who then worked with Joy Division & New Order
Singer Howard Devoto left to form Magazine & Pete Shelley took over lead vocals.
Production by Martin Hannett, who then worked with Joy Division & New Order
January 29, 2026 at 8:31 AM
+++ #OTD the 29th of Jan 1977, #Buzzcocks released the 'Spiral Scratch' EP, via New Hormones, which led to an explosion of indie labels +++
Singer Howard Devoto left to form Magazine & Pete Shelley took over lead vocals.
Production by Martin Hannett, who then worked with Joy Division & New Order
Singer Howard Devoto left to form Magazine & Pete Shelley took over lead vocals.
Production by Martin Hannett, who then worked with Joy Division & New Order
+++ SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2026 :LEEDS (UK) +++
French post punk royalty #CorpusDelicti & Berlin based dark synth rockers #Auger, play The Warehouse #Leeds
#postpunk #darkrock #darkwave #darkindie #darksynth #gothcore #goth #gothic #gothicrock @seetickets.bsky.social @thegothcalendar.bsky.social
French post punk royalty #CorpusDelicti & Berlin based dark synth rockers #Auger, play The Warehouse #Leeds
#postpunk #darkrock #darkwave #darkindie #darksynth #gothcore #goth #gothic #gothicrock @seetickets.bsky.social @thegothcalendar.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 6:14 PM
+++ SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY 2026 :LEEDS (UK) +++
French post punk royalty #CorpusDelicti & Berlin based dark synth rockers #Auger, play The Warehouse #Leeds
#postpunk #darkrock #darkwave #darkindie #darksynth #gothcore #goth #gothic #gothicrock @seetickets.bsky.social @thegothcalendar.bsky.social
French post punk royalty #CorpusDelicti & Berlin based dark synth rockers #Auger, play The Warehouse #Leeds
#postpunk #darkrock #darkwave #darkindie #darksynth #gothcore #goth #gothic #gothicrock @seetickets.bsky.social @thegothcalendar.bsky.social
+++ Mind Blown! I Have only just just discovered, that the late great Christopher Lee, features amongst the escaped convicts, on the cover of the Paul McCartney & Wings 'Band On The Run' album. +++
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January 28, 2026 at 8:20 AM
+++ Mind Blown! I Have only just just discovered, that the late great Christopher Lee, features amongst the escaped convicts, on the cover of the Paul McCartney & Wings 'Band On The Run' album. +++
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+++ WARNING IT IS NOW JUST 85 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT! +++
Today, the Doomsday Clock was moved from 89 to 85 seconds to midnight.
The Doomsday Clock warns us, about how close we are to destroying our world & the new setting, is the closest it has ever been to midnight, since 1947.
;-( #doomsdayclock
Today, the Doomsday Clock was moved from 89 to 85 seconds to midnight.
The Doomsday Clock warns us, about how close we are to destroying our world & the new setting, is the closest it has ever been to midnight, since 1947.
;-( #doomsdayclock
January 27, 2026 at 8:52 PM
+++ WARNING IT IS NOW JUST 85 SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT! +++
Today, the Doomsday Clock was moved from 89 to 85 seconds to midnight.
The Doomsday Clock warns us, about how close we are to destroying our world & the new setting, is the closest it has ever been to midnight, since 1947.
;-( #doomsdayclock
Today, the Doomsday Clock was moved from 89 to 85 seconds to midnight.
The Doomsday Clock warns us, about how close we are to destroying our world & the new setting, is the closest it has ever been to midnight, since 1947.
;-( #doomsdayclock
+++ A big shout out to everyone attending the Up Helly Aa fire festival tonight, Tuesday 27th January 2026, which gets underway at 7pm @ Lerwick Shetland Scotland, to mark the end of Yule +++
#uphellyaa #lerwick #shetland #shetlandislands #otd #viking #vikingheritage #firefestival #yule #scotland
#uphellyaa #lerwick #shetland #shetlandislands #otd #viking #vikingheritage #firefestival #yule #scotland
January 27, 2026 at 10:06 AM
+++ A big shout out to everyone attending the Up Helly Aa fire festival tonight, Tuesday 27th January 2026, which gets underway at 7pm @ Lerwick Shetland Scotland, to mark the end of Yule +++
#uphellyaa #lerwick #shetland #shetlandislands #otd #viking #vikingheritage #firefestival #yule #scotland
#uphellyaa #lerwick #shetland #shetlandislands #otd #viking #vikingheritage #firefestival #yule #scotland
+++ As we appear to witness more summary executions, by masked forces on the streets of the USA, without any pretence at due process. +++
Add to this, the 125+ people killed by the US, in 30+ boat strikes in the Pacific Ocean.
Clear evidence that the USA, can now be classed as a rogue Nation.
Add to this, the 125+ people killed by the US, in 30+ boat strikes in the Pacific Ocean.
Clear evidence that the USA, can now be classed as a rogue Nation.
January 26, 2026 at 11:09 AM
+++ As we appear to witness more summary executions, by masked forces on the streets of the USA, without any pretence at due process. +++
Add to this, the 125+ people killed by the US, in 30+ boat strikes in the Pacific Ocean.
Clear evidence that the USA, can now be classed as a rogue Nation.
Add to this, the 125+ people killed by the US, in 30+ boat strikes in the Pacific Ocean.
Clear evidence that the USA, can now be classed as a rogue Nation.
+++ On this day, the 26th of January 1979, Bauhaus recorded 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' live in the studio in a single take, during a six-hour session. +++
It was the first thing they recorded together, 6 weeks after the band had formed
#bauhaus #belalugosisdead #petermurphy #postpunk #otd #goth #gothic
It was the first thing they recorded together, 6 weeks after the band had formed
#bauhaus #belalugosisdead #petermurphy #postpunk #otd #goth #gothic
January 26, 2026 at 8:19 AM
+++ On this day, the 26th of January 1979, Bauhaus recorded 'Bela Lugosi's Dead' live in the studio in a single take, during a six-hour session. +++
It was the first thing they recorded together, 6 weeks after the band had formed
#bauhaus #belalugosisdead #petermurphy #postpunk #otd #goth #gothic
It was the first thing they recorded together, 6 weeks after the band had formed
#bauhaus #belalugosisdead #petermurphy #postpunk #otd #goth #gothic
+++ On this eve, the 25th of Jan 1978, Joy Division made their live debut at Pips #Manchester +++
The ad's wrongly went out under their previous name Warsaw.
Ian had trouble getting past the doorman before the show but was eventually able to get onto the stage on time.
#joydivision #postpunk #otd
The ad's wrongly went out under their previous name Warsaw.
Ian had trouble getting past the doorman before the show but was eventually able to get onto the stage on time.
#joydivision #postpunk #otd
January 25, 2026 at 7:21 AM
+++ On this eve, the 25th of Jan 1978, Joy Division made their live debut at Pips #Manchester +++
The ad's wrongly went out under their previous name Warsaw.
Ian had trouble getting past the doorman before the show but was eventually able to get onto the stage on time.
#joydivision #postpunk #otd
The ad's wrongly went out under their previous name Warsaw.
Ian had trouble getting past the doorman before the show but was eventually able to get onto the stage on time.
#joydivision #postpunk #otd
+++ Born on this day, the 24th of January 1949, in Chicago, John Belushi. +++
"We're on a mission from God," "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses"
#bluesbrothers #otd #johnbelushi #thebluesbrothers #chicago
"We're on a mission from God," "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses"
#bluesbrothers #otd #johnbelushi #thebluesbrothers #chicago
January 24, 2026 at 11:38 AM
+++ Born on this day, the 24th of January 1949, in Chicago, John Belushi. +++
"We're on a mission from God," "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses"
#bluesbrothers #otd #johnbelushi #thebluesbrothers #chicago
"We're on a mission from God," "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses"
#bluesbrothers #otd #johnbelushi #thebluesbrothers #chicago
+++ Today we fondly remember the cantankerous force of nature that was Mark E Smith of The Fall, who died on this day, the 24th of January 2018. +++
A true born son of Lucifer's very own Lancashire. 😉
#markesmith #thefall #postpunk #punk #lancashire #hitthenorth #otd
A true born son of Lucifer's very own Lancashire. 😉
#markesmith #thefall #postpunk #punk #lancashire #hitthenorth #otd
January 24, 2026 at 7:02 AM
+++ Today we fondly remember the cantankerous force of nature that was Mark E Smith of The Fall, who died on this day, the 24th of January 2018. +++
A true born son of Lucifer's very own Lancashire. 😉
#markesmith #thefall #postpunk #punk #lancashire #hitthenorth #otd
A true born son of Lucifer's very own Lancashire. 😉
#markesmith #thefall #postpunk #punk #lancashire #hitthenorth #otd
+++ On this day, the 23rd of January 1976, David Bowie released his tenth studio album, 'Station to Station'. +++
Regarded as one of his most significant works, the album was the vehicle for Bowie's performance persona, the Thin White Duke.
#davidbowie #stationtostation #otd #goldenyears #artrock
Regarded as one of his most significant works, the album was the vehicle for Bowie's performance persona, the Thin White Duke.
#davidbowie #stationtostation #otd #goldenyears #artrock
January 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
+++ On this day, the 23rd of January 1976, David Bowie released his tenth studio album, 'Station to Station'. +++
Regarded as one of his most significant works, the album was the vehicle for Bowie's performance persona, the Thin White Duke.
#davidbowie #stationtostation #otd #goldenyears #artrock
Regarded as one of his most significant works, the album was the vehicle for Bowie's performance persona, the Thin White Duke.
#davidbowie #stationtostation #otd #goldenyears #artrock
+++ Today we salute the always awesome Rutger Hauer, who was born #OTD, the 23rd of January 1944, near Utrecht NL +++
His portrayal of Replicant Roy Batty, was a cinematic tour de force, including the 'time to die' speech, that was in part improvised by Rutger himself!
#rutgerhauer #bladerunner
His portrayal of Replicant Roy Batty, was a cinematic tour de force, including the 'time to die' speech, that was in part improvised by Rutger himself!
#rutgerhauer #bladerunner
January 23, 2026 at 8:21 AM
+++ Today we salute the always awesome Rutger Hauer, who was born #OTD, the 23rd of January 1944, near Utrecht NL +++
His portrayal of Replicant Roy Batty, was a cinematic tour de force, including the 'time to die' speech, that was in part improvised by Rutger himself!
#rutgerhauer #bladerunner
His portrayal of Replicant Roy Batty, was a cinematic tour de force, including the 'time to die' speech, that was in part improvised by Rutger himself!
#rutgerhauer #bladerunner
+++ On this evening, the 22nd of January 1980, The Clash played a second night at the famous Glasgow Apollo Theatre. +++
This much missed venue operated from 1973 - 1985.
#TheClash #punkrock #OTD #ApolloTheatre #Glasgow
This much missed venue operated from 1973 - 1985.
#TheClash #punkrock #OTD #ApolloTheatre #Glasgow
January 22, 2026 at 2:25 PM
+++ On this evening, the 22nd of January 1980, The Clash played a second night at the famous Glasgow Apollo Theatre. +++
This much missed venue operated from 1973 - 1985.
#TheClash #punkrock #OTD #ApolloTheatre #Glasgow
This much missed venue operated from 1973 - 1985.
#TheClash #punkrock #OTD #ApolloTheatre #Glasgow