wordsSHIFTminds
@wordsshiftminds.bsky.social
wordsSHIFTminds is Auckland, New Zealand-based composer and musician Chris Bell. No guru, no method, no teacher. Music is the best.
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"...What really sets it apart, tho, is an almost hyperreal 'in the room with you' production sound..."
Musician and Bluesky regular @etherdiver.bsky.social on the recent wordsSHIFTminds album 'Memento Mori' from 'Other People's Music' (link in image).
Musician and Bluesky regular @etherdiver.bsky.social on the recent wordsSHIFTminds album 'Memento Mori' from 'Other People's Music' (link in image).
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This is the next wordsSHIFTminds project. Each of the track titles on 'Efface, Expunge, Erase, Delete' comes from Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novel 'The Original Of Laura'. But the music on the album isn't inspired by this embryonic book.
This is the next wordsSHIFTminds project. Each of the track titles on 'Efface, Expunge, Erase, Delete' comes from Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novel 'The Original Of Laura'. But the music on the album isn't inspired by this embryonic book.
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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This is the next wordsSHIFTminds project. Each of the track titles on 'Efface, Expunge, Erase, Delete' comes from Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novel 'The Original Of Laura'. But the music on the album isn't inspired by this embryonic book.
This is the next wordsSHIFTminds project. Each of the track titles on 'Efface, Expunge, Erase, Delete' comes from Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novel 'The Original Of Laura'. But the music on the album isn't inspired by this embryonic book.
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fuck this.
(the red scrolling banner across the bottom reads ‘christchurch school in lockdown after car crash, reports of offender with a gun’)
(the red scrolling banner across the bottom reads ‘christchurch school in lockdown after car crash, reports of offender with a gun’)
November 11, 2025 at 2:27 AM
fuck this.
(the red scrolling banner across the bottom reads ‘christchurch school in lockdown after car crash, reports of offender with a gun’)
(the red scrolling banner across the bottom reads ‘christchurch school in lockdown after car crash, reports of offender with a gun’)
You'd think polive minister Mark Mitchell might be able to pronounce "government" by now. According to him, it's the "gummint". 🙄
November 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
You'd think polive minister Mark Mitchell might be able to pronounce "government" by now. According to him, it's the "gummint". 🙄
Is Judith Collins drunk? Lots of slurring and stumbling over simple words.
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Is Judith Collins drunk? Lots of slurring and stumbling over simple words.
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Absolutely horror IPCA report on how the Police handled complaints against McSkimming.
A woman, who said she had a sexual relationship with him when she was 21 and he was 40, made complaints about him and instead of taking it seriously they prosecuted her under the HDCA.
A woman, who said she had a sexual relationship with him when she was 21 and he was 40, made complaints about him and instead of taking it seriously they prosecuted her under the HDCA.
November 11, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Absolutely horror IPCA report on how the Police handled complaints against McSkimming.
A woman, who said she had a sexual relationship with him when she was 21 and he was 40, made complaints about him and instead of taking it seriously they prosecuted her under the HDCA.
A woman, who said she had a sexual relationship with him when she was 21 and he was 40, made complaints about him and instead of taking it seriously they prosecuted her under the HDCA.
Why are the people depicted in domestic cleaning product ads always complete and utter morons?
November 11, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Why are the people depicted in domestic cleaning product ads always complete and utter morons?
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These devices DO NOT DETECT IMPAIRMENT.
The Minister had to change the law to allow them to be used because the law originally specified detecting impairment.
If you believe anything this head-up-its-own-arse Government says about substance use issues YOU'RE the problem.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
The Minister had to change the law to allow them to be used because the law originally specified detecting impairment.
If you believe anything this head-up-its-own-arse Government says about substance use issues YOU'RE the problem.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
Police poised to roll out new roadside drug test
Police are poised to begin testing drivers for drugs with a device that involves a quick swipe of the driver's tongue.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
These devices DO NOT DETECT IMPAIRMENT.
The Minister had to change the law to allow them to be used because the law originally specified detecting impairment.
If you believe anything this head-up-its-own-arse Government says about substance use issues YOU'RE the problem.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
The Minister had to change the law to allow them to be used because the law originally specified detecting impairment.
If you believe anything this head-up-its-own-arse Government says about substance use issues YOU'RE the problem.
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
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Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
Police bosses ignored sex complaints against top cop, charged woman for 'revenge' emails instead
Suppressions fall away to reveal full story about the downfall of deputy police boss.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 11, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Well, this story just got a lot fucking worse. www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/jevon-mcs...
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'Behind the glow of your screen, you merely get to play spectator to the daily cruelties and corruption of an administration that would have left earlier generations ashamed.'
Very, very relevant to New Zealand right now too #nzpol
Very, very relevant to New Zealand right now too #nzpol
I've written about Pericles, Lincoln, and the decay of civic life. You're welcome. I know this is the content everyone wanted.
othermeans.io/p/the-conspi...
othermeans.io/p/the-conspi...
The Conspiracy Against America
National Populism and the United States
othermeans.io
November 10, 2025 at 11:52 PM
'Behind the glow of your screen, you merely get to play spectator to the daily cruelties and corruption of an administration that would have left earlier generations ashamed.'
Very, very relevant to New Zealand right now too #nzpol
Very, very relevant to New Zealand right now too #nzpol
I love it when a tree crew turns up on the property to chainsaw branches completely out of the blue. There can be few sounds less conducive to rest than the grinding bellow of a wood-chipper (I'm feeling a little fragile following my second shingles jab yesterday).
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 AM
I love it when a tree crew turns up on the property to chainsaw branches completely out of the blue. There can be few sounds less conducive to rest than the grinding bellow of a wood-chipper (I'm feeling a little fragile following my second shingles jab yesterday).
Listen up, NZ government, you tone-deaf imbeciles.
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Listen up, NZ government, you tone-deaf imbeciles.
At the risk of boring you (there are a lot of wordsSHIFTminds releases), the 'Pinch' (EP) turns 4 today.
November 11, 2025 at 2:18 AM
At the risk of boring you (there are a lot of wordsSHIFTminds releases), the 'Pinch' (EP) turns 4 today.
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IDK about potential pop stars, but if you're an underground, indie artist doing yr own thing, Spotify isn't for you. You are wasting your time & energy promoting THEIR platform at the expense of YOUR music.
You do the promo, they make the money.
Fuck that. Promote your music, not their platform.
You do the promo, they make the money.
Fuck that. Promote your music, not their platform.
November 10, 2025 at 11:44 PM
IDK about potential pop stars, but if you're an underground, indie artist doing yr own thing, Spotify isn't for you. You are wasting your time & energy promoting THEIR platform at the expense of YOUR music.
You do the promo, they make the money.
Fuck that. Promote your music, not their platform.
You do the promo, they make the money.
Fuck that. Promote your music, not their platform.
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Govt makes a bonfire of climate action to maximise private profits.
Has no interest in socialising the losses through helping with local council adaptation, disaster recovery or buy outs.
Climate change is a matter of personal responsibility now. Best be rich and sorted. Sociopaths.
#nzpol
Has no interest in socialising the losses through helping with local council adaptation, disaster recovery or buy outs.
Climate change is a matter of personal responsibility now. Best be rich and sorted. Sociopaths.
#nzpol
Over the next decade NZ will transition to a “personal responsibility” risk model when it comes to buying and protecting property, Simon Watts told a private insurance event.
Climate minister: Post-disaster full value property buyouts will one day be a thing of the past
Over the next decade NZ will transition to a “personal responsibility” risk model when it comes to buying and protecting property, Simon Watts told a private insurance event.
dlvr.it
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Govt makes a bonfire of climate action to maximise private profits.
Has no interest in socialising the losses through helping with local council adaptation, disaster recovery or buy outs.
Climate change is a matter of personal responsibility now. Best be rich and sorted. Sociopaths.
#nzpol
Has no interest in socialising the losses through helping with local council adaptation, disaster recovery or buy outs.
Climate change is a matter of personal responsibility now. Best be rich and sorted. Sociopaths.
#nzpol
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This is the next wordsSHIFTminds project. Each of the track titles on 'Efface, Expunge, Erase, Delete' comes from Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novel 'The Original Of Laura'. But the music on the album isn't inspired by this embryonic book.
This is the next wordsSHIFTminds project. Each of the track titles on 'Efface, Expunge, Erase, Delete' comes from Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novel 'The Original Of Laura'. But the music on the album isn't inspired by this embryonic book.
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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This is the next wordsSHIFTminds project. Each of the track titles on 'Efface, Expunge, Erase, Delete' comes from Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novel 'The Original Of Laura'. But the music on the album isn't inspired by this embryonic book.
This is the next wordsSHIFTminds project. Each of the track titles on 'Efface, Expunge, Erase, Delete' comes from Vladimir Nabokov's unfinished novel 'The Original Of Laura'. But the music on the album isn't inspired by this embryonic book.
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“Te Pāti Māori are a joke. They are completely irrelevant in this place”
-Prime Minister Of White Mediocrity
At least he’s wearing his racism on the outside now, like he does his hypocrisy, I suppose. #TangataTiriti #nzpol #Luxon
-Prime Minister Of White Mediocrity
At least he’s wearing his racism on the outside now, like he does his hypocrisy, I suppose. #TangataTiriti #nzpol #Luxon
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 AM
“Te Pāti Māori are a joke. They are completely irrelevant in this place”
-Prime Minister Of White Mediocrity
At least he’s wearing his racism on the outside now, like he does his hypocrisy, I suppose. #TangataTiriti #nzpol #Luxon
-Prime Minister Of White Mediocrity
At least he’s wearing his racism on the outside now, like he does his hypocrisy, I suppose. #TangataTiriti #nzpol #Luxon
Luxo showing his true colours (white on white) describing Te Pāti Māori as "crazy" and saying they have "no place" in NZ politics.
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Luxo showing his true colours (white on white) describing Te Pāti Māori as "crazy" and saying they have "no place" in NZ politics.
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In fact, I think a truly mature conversation would actually assess some of our many past asset sales and consider whether re-nationalising some of those assets might be in the country's interest.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
NZ needs to have a ‘mature conversation’ about selling state assets, PM says
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has indicated asset sales could be included in National’s manifesto for the 2026 election.
www.stuff.co.nz
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
In fact, I think a truly mature conversation would actually assess some of our many past asset sales and consider whether re-nationalising some of those assets might be in the country's interest.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
But that's definitely not the conversation he wants.
Kiwis, please sign the petition. It only takes a few seconds. #nzpol
PM Luxon: Uphold Codes of Conduct - Call David Seymour into line
Responsible leaders welcome advice from experts when they are creating laws and policies. They know good decision making means planning for the long term, considering diverse points of view and making...
our.actionstation.org.nz
November 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Kiwis, please sign the petition. It only takes a few seconds. #nzpol
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In under 2yrs…👀
*Maga moron Kash Patel “secretly” sets up FBI in Wellington.
*Luxon makes us complicit in war crimes & genocide
*Turning Point USA allowed to set up indoctrination of AotearoaNZ in honour of American fascism.
*Charter schools glorifying “Western Values” unleashed. 🤔 #nzpol
*Maga moron Kash Patel “secretly” sets up FBI in Wellington.
*Luxon makes us complicit in war crimes & genocide
*Turning Point USA allowed to set up indoctrination of AotearoaNZ in honour of American fascism.
*Charter schools glorifying “Western Values” unleashed. 🤔 #nzpol
November 9, 2025 at 9:26 PM
In under 2yrs…👀
*Maga moron Kash Patel “secretly” sets up FBI in Wellington.
*Luxon makes us complicit in war crimes & genocide
*Turning Point USA allowed to set up indoctrination of AotearoaNZ in honour of American fascism.
*Charter schools glorifying “Western Values” unleashed. 🤔 #nzpol
*Maga moron Kash Patel “secretly” sets up FBI in Wellington.
*Luxon makes us complicit in war crimes & genocide
*Turning Point USA allowed to set up indoctrination of AotearoaNZ in honour of American fascism.
*Charter schools glorifying “Western Values” unleashed. 🤔 #nzpol
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* Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown suggests moving the CBD’s homeless people to Ngāruāwahia because there aren’t any Gucci or Prada outlets or convention centres there, which the Government collects the GST from. #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/mondays-ch...
Monday's Chorus: Why councils matter for housing
Lack of a financial deal between Govt & councils worsening the housing crisis; 46 of Rotorua's 152 pensioner flats empty; Papamoa outrage over chip-seal; Brown suggests moving homeless to Ngāruāwahia
thekaka.substack.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
* Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown suggests moving the CBD’s homeless people to Ngāruāwahia because there aren’t any Gucci or Prada outlets or convention centres there, which the Government collects the GST from. #nzpol thekaka.substack.com/p/mondays-ch...
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The National Party seems to forget that we count votes not dollars when we choose a Government, despite all their efforts to mutilate and/or eliminate our democratic process.😡
It's a predictable consequence of them shoving their heads up the arseholes of billionaires.💩🥚
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
It's a predictable consequence of them shoving their heads up the arseholes of billionaires.💩🥚
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
National to mull asset sales as part of next election, Christopher Luxon says
National to mull asset sales as part of next election, Christopher Luxon says
But the prime minister has ruled out asset sales this term.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The National Party seems to forget that we count votes not dollars when we choose a Government, despite all their efforts to mutilate and/or eliminate our democratic process.😡
It's a predictable consequence of them shoving their heads up the arseholes of billionaires.💩🥚
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol
It's a predictable consequence of them shoving their heads up the arseholes of billionaires.💩🥚
#OneTermGovernment
#nzpol