Elizabeth Aubrey
@aubreywrites.bsky.social
Freelance arts & culture journalist / editor / lecturer.
Words: Guardian, GQ, IndieWire, MOJO, NME, Quietus, Radio Times, Record Collector, The Standard, Telegraph, Total Film & more.
www.elizabethaubrey.com
Words: Guardian, GQ, IndieWire, MOJO, NME, Quietus, Radio Times, Record Collector, The Standard, Telegraph, Total Film & more.
www.elizabethaubrey.com
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“The last check on power, after the checks and balances of government have failed, are the people, you and me...” @aubreywrites.bsky.social on a momentous new era for Bruce Springsteen. The first night in Manchester reviewed at @mojomagazine.bsky.social www.mojo4music.com/articles/sto...
Bruce Springsteen Live In Manchester Reviewed: Blistering, anti-Trump broadsides fire up the most political set of The Boss’ career
The opening night of Springsteen’s Land Of Hopes And Dreams tour was characterised by a series of broadsides against President Trump.
www.mojo4music.com
May 15, 2025 at 11:05 AM
“The last check on power, after the checks and balances of government have failed, are the people, you and me...” @aubreywrites.bsky.social on a momentous new era for Bruce Springsteen. The first night in Manchester reviewed at @mojomagazine.bsky.social www.mojo4music.com/articles/sto...
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From how bass guitars make excellent weapons to why feminist artists were so inspiring, Jon King tells Elizabeth Aubrey about the things he learned bashing the fash with Gang Of Four
#GangOfFour’s Jon King on Fighting Fascism
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#GangOfFour’s Jon King on Fighting Fascism
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April 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM
From how bass guitars make excellent weapons to why feminist artists were so inspiring, Jon King tells Elizabeth Aubrey about the things he learned bashing the fash with Gang Of Four
#GangOfFour’s Jon King on Fighting Fascism
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#GangOfFour’s Jon King on Fighting Fascism
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Choosing to take money from disabled benefit claimants rather than levy a wealth tax is simply immoral 👇
Labour mollifies the rich, targets disabled people and claims moral justification. There isn’t any | Frances Ryan
Ministers run away from a wealth tax and then concoct a punitive benefits system. They have made that choice and it’s immoral, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
www.theguardian.com
March 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Choosing to take money from disabled benefit claimants rather than levy a wealth tax is simply immoral 👇
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Great piece!
On Dylan, going electric, and the immortal docs that capture the transformation: inews.co.uk/culture/musi...
The Bob Dylan film tells a remarkable story - but the truth is even wilder
A Complete Unknown's account of Dylan's crucial transitional period misses the most interesting thing about it
inews.co.uk
January 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Great piece!
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I'm very much available for work - freelance or contract. I'm an experienced writer, editor, curator and account manager, largely working in music but open to anything. Get in touch at glsamways@gmail.com More info about me here: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-sam...
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January 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I'm very much available for work - freelance or contract. I'm an experienced writer, editor, curator and account manager, largely working in music but open to anything. Get in touch at glsamways@gmail.com More info about me here: www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-sam...
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Just like the rest of the economy, discussions around growth, GDP, etc, show an expansion at the top
The success of wealth extraction, rather than a mutually beneficial functioning economy
We need to end the reporting of data points without context. And even AI could quickly provide that context
The success of wealth extraction, rather than a mutually beneficial functioning economy
We need to end the reporting of data points without context. And even AI could quickly provide that context
UK music sales may have hit a record high - but musicians, artists and songwriters are not enjoying the boom
Read more from MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl in @theguardian.com
#FixStreaming
Read more from MU General Secretary Naomi Pohl in @theguardian.com
#FixStreaming
UK music sales hit record high as Taylor Swift tops album sellers
Spending on streaming subscriptions and physical sales hits £2.4bn as industry recovers from piracy and CD slump
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Just like the rest of the economy, discussions around growth, GDP, etc, show an expansion at the top
The success of wealth extraction, rather than a mutually beneficial functioning economy
We need to end the reporting of data points without context. And even AI could quickly provide that context
The success of wealth extraction, rather than a mutually beneficial functioning economy
We need to end the reporting of data points without context. And even AI could quickly provide that context
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SELF-PROMOTION POST. Clouds and concrete: why the record business *really* needs to stop using “albums” as units of measurement/metrics of success. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
The UK music industry is reporting record revenues. The reality is much gloomier | Eamonn Forde
We’re apparently spending more on music than any time since the CD era – but the calculation methods are archaic, and don’t reflect the low incomes for many artists
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2025 at 8:39 AM
SELF-PROMOTION POST. Clouds and concrete: why the record business *really* needs to stop using “albums” as units of measurement/metrics of success. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/j...
Gromit reading A Room of One’s Own has made my year
December 25, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Gromit reading A Room of One’s Own has made my year
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Word of the day is ‘hibernacle’ (18th century): a hibernating animal’s winter retreat.
I believe it works on a human level too.
I believe it works on a human level too.
November 25, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Word of the day is ‘hibernacle’ (18th century): a hibernating animal’s winter retreat.
I believe it works on a human level too.
I believe it works on a human level too.
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Telegraph reports that the Observer made £3.4m last year, according to internal figures. An interesting new fact www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Observer posts £3m profit ahead of potential sale to loss-making start-up
Sunday title outstrips forecasts despite claims it must be offloaded to protect the Guardian
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Telegraph reports that the Observer made £3.4m last year, according to internal figures. An interesting new fact www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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✍️Freelance writer? 🕵🏻 Hiring freelancers?
Bookmark this handy guide - Best practice guidance for orgs working with freelance journalists. @WIJ_UK @donnalferguson.bsky.social @freelancingfor.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social #WritingCommunity
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Best practice guidance for organisations working with freelance journalists — Women in Journalism
This guidance was developed by Donna Ferguson for Women in Journalism, in conjunction with Emma Wilkinson and Lily Canter for Freelancing for Journalists and Anna Codrea-Rado, the author of the freela...
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November 22, 2024 at 2:10 PM
✍️Freelance writer? 🕵🏻 Hiring freelancers?
Bookmark this handy guide - Best practice guidance for orgs working with freelance journalists. @WIJ_UK @donnalferguson.bsky.social @freelancingfor.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social #WritingCommunity
www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/guidelines/o...
Bookmark this handy guide - Best practice guidance for orgs working with freelance journalists. @WIJ_UK @donnalferguson.bsky.social @freelancingfor.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social #WritingCommunity
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Please spread the word. Let’s help connect people with some great music voices.
Bluesky is blowing up. It's already at 20 million users. Here's a handy guide to get started. www.drownedinsound.org/bluesky-star...
Bluesky Starter Packs for Music
DiS compiled guides to help you find some of your favourite musicians, labels, magazines and more. Plus a tip for improving your account.
Being the supercool dork that I am, I turned up to the Bluesk...
www.drownedinsound.org
November 21, 2024 at 7:38 AM
Please spread the word. Let’s help connect people with some great music voices.
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Music critics are a dying breed.
By following a music critic today you will stop their extinction.
Let us know who else we should add and if any of these are writers you already are a fan of. go.bsky.app/F3aaNLU
By following a music critic today you will stop their extinction.
Let us know who else we should add and if any of these are writers you already are a fan of. go.bsky.app/F3aaNLU
November 19, 2024 at 6:19 AM
Music critics are a dying breed.
By following a music critic today you will stop their extinction.
Let us know who else we should add and if any of these are writers you already are a fan of. go.bsky.app/F3aaNLU
By following a music critic today you will stop their extinction.
Let us know who else we should add and if any of these are writers you already are a fan of. go.bsky.app/F3aaNLU
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Hello mind-boggling number of new followers - PLEASE follow @theartsdesk.bsky.social and help support us....
And remember if you want a resource that treats k-pop, opera, books, theatre, techno, country, ballet, all with equal respect, intelligence and independence of thinking, please consider supporting theartsdesk.com as we try to reboot and relaunch.
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November 16, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Hello mind-boggling number of new followers - PLEASE follow @theartsdesk.bsky.social and help support us....
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Music industry is slowly moving over to Bluesky.
Inspired by @markdavyd.bsky.social’s Q, I’ve made a quick start on a starter pack before diving into meetings. Drop suggestions below.
Can only add 150 people so I might need to be picky or start some separate lists. go.bsky.app/K9W2Sg2
Inspired by @markdavyd.bsky.social’s Q, I’ve made a quick start on a starter pack before diving into meetings. Drop suggestions below.
Can only add 150 people so I might need to be picky or start some separate lists. go.bsky.app/K9W2Sg2
November 15, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Music industry is slowly moving over to Bluesky.
Inspired by @markdavyd.bsky.social’s Q, I’ve made a quick start on a starter pack before diving into meetings. Drop suggestions below.
Can only add 150 people so I might need to be picky or start some separate lists. go.bsky.app/K9W2Sg2
Inspired by @markdavyd.bsky.social’s Q, I’ve made a quick start on a starter pack before diving into meetings. Drop suggestions below.
Can only add 150 people so I might need to be picky or start some separate lists. go.bsky.app/K9W2Sg2
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I hear it is far nicer over here! Message received. Words of the day start tomorrow.
November 13, 2024 at 7:52 PM
I hear it is far nicer over here! Message received. Words of the day start tomorrow.
Had enough of well *everything* on Twitter so y’know here I am. Hello!
November 13, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Had enough of well *everything* on Twitter so y’know here I am. Hello!