Christian DeArmond
@christiandearmond.bsky.social
Sounds like Joe Strummer and Nick Cave in a knife fight at Johnny Cash's house.
All the links:
https://christiand.ca/link-in-bio?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABpqujIQ6krgcHOXutHT4f1qo09oHdUAmACHht7HYJOgL67A8yoPO2BFlvBg_aem_piAcm2uxZLUYY2bG7TNMiA
All the links:
https://christiand.ca/link-in-bio?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABpqujIQ6krgcHOXutHT4f1qo09oHdUAmACHht7HYJOgL67A8yoPO2BFlvBg_aem_piAcm2uxZLUYY2bG7TNMiA
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“I saw a strange thing today. The New York Times reported on the video the White House posted of Trump dropping shit on protestors. But they wouldn’t confirm the video was AI generated. And they wouldn’t use the word ‘shit’.”
“What does that tell you?”
“They could lose.”
“What does that tell you?”
“They could lose.”
October 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
“I saw a strange thing today. The New York Times reported on the video the White House posted of Trump dropping shit on protestors. But they wouldn’t confirm the video was AI generated. And they wouldn’t use the word ‘shit’.”
“What does that tell you?”
“They could lose.”
“What does that tell you?”
“They could lose.”
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Unpopular opinion, maybe: "AI Slop" is forcing us to note the distinction of 'Art' vs 'Craft' (in our culture, we tend to conflate the two).
AI copies the 'Craft'. Not the 'Art'.
It's possible to be awesome at drawing, but not be an 'Artist'.
It's possible to write, but not be an 'Author'.
AI copies the 'Craft'. Not the 'Art'.
It's possible to be awesome at drawing, but not be an 'Artist'.
It's possible to write, but not be an 'Author'.
October 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Unpopular opinion, maybe: "AI Slop" is forcing us to note the distinction of 'Art' vs 'Craft' (in our culture, we tend to conflate the two).
AI copies the 'Craft'. Not the 'Art'.
It's possible to be awesome at drawing, but not be an 'Artist'.
It's possible to write, but not be an 'Author'.
AI copies the 'Craft'. Not the 'Art'.
It's possible to be awesome at drawing, but not be an 'Artist'.
It's possible to write, but not be an 'Author'.
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Wow. This really says it all.
Jeffries: In that Oval Office meeting, which lasted over an hour, the amount of time spent talking about health insurance for undocumented immigrants was less than 10 seconds. You know why? Because they know it’s a lie. They didn’t even bother to bring it up—because the cameras weren’t rolling.
October 2, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Wow. This really says it all.
Finally some news worth watching!
I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)
September 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Finally some news worth watching!
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For Sale: Pair of Balls, rarely used, MUST SELL! Contact ABC New York. No unreasonable offer refused!
September 18, 2025 at 11:53 AM
For Sale: Pair of Balls, rarely used, MUST SELL! Contact ABC New York. No unreasonable offer refused!
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Holy shit scorched earth motherfucker
September 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Holy shit scorched earth motherfucker
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Trump says immigrants must prove ‘good moral character’ — this from the guy who paid hush money to a porn star, stole from his own charity, and tried to overturn an election.
August 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Trump says immigrants must prove ‘good moral character’ — this from the guy who paid hush money to a porn star, stole from his own charity, and tried to overturn an election.
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Hey #MusicianSky,
If you plan to release new singles or albums, or hold an online event (listening parties, concerts, etc) NEXT WEEK, August 18th to August 24th, tell me about it!
I'm putting this list together every SUNDAY evening.
Artists, bands and labels of all genres are welcome! 👍
If you plan to release new singles or albums, or hold an online event (listening parties, concerts, etc) NEXT WEEK, August 18th to August 24th, tell me about it!
I'm putting this list together every SUNDAY evening.
Artists, bands and labels of all genres are welcome! 👍
🎶 New MUSIC by Blue Sky artists! August 11 - August 17 🎶
SINGLES
bsky.app/profile/flor...
ALBUMS
bsky.app/profile/flor...
ONLINE EVENTS
bsky.app/profile/flor...
👉 If something is missing from these lists, please feel free to drop the links under the appropriate threads! 👈
SINGLES
bsky.app/profile/flor...
ALBUMS
bsky.app/profile/flor...
ONLINE EVENTS
bsky.app/profile/flor...
👉 If something is missing from these lists, please feel free to drop the links under the appropriate threads! 👈
August 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Hey #MusicianSky,
If you plan to release new singles or albums, or hold an online event (listening parties, concerts, etc) NEXT WEEK, August 18th to August 24th, tell me about it!
I'm putting this list together every SUNDAY evening.
Artists, bands and labels of all genres are welcome! 👍
If you plan to release new singles or albums, or hold an online event (listening parties, concerts, etc) NEXT WEEK, August 18th to August 24th, tell me about it!
I'm putting this list together every SUNDAY evening.
Artists, bands and labels of all genres are welcome! 👍
It’s#bandcampfriday
Can I interest you in some post-punk fuzzed out freakouts?
christiand.bandcamp.com/album/fiftee...
Can I interest you in some post-punk fuzzed out freakouts?
christiand.bandcamp.com/album/fiftee...
Fifteen Minutes of Bullshit, by Christian and the Sinners
6 track album
christiand.bandcamp.com
August 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It’s#bandcampfriday
Can I interest you in some post-punk fuzzed out freakouts?
christiand.bandcamp.com/album/fiftee...
Can I interest you in some post-punk fuzzed out freakouts?
christiand.bandcamp.com/album/fiftee...
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A big thanks to @etherdiver.bsky.social for their kind words on "Peripherals" in this week's "Other People's Music"!
You've made it to Friday and a new Other People's Music is your reward! Deep voyages into IDM, post-punk pop, ambient/drone, a generational collaboration & vibey downtempo await you. Read and listen here:
www.etherdiver.com/2025/07/25/o...
#musicsky #MusicDiscovery #IDM #PostPunk #Ambient
www.etherdiver.com/2025/07/25/o...
#musicsky #MusicDiscovery #IDM #PostPunk #Ambient
OPM: New Age No Wave – Ether Diver
www.etherdiver.com
July 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A big thanks to @etherdiver.bsky.social for their kind words on "Peripherals" in this week's "Other People's Music"!
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#sarcasm (in case you missed that part)
Considering that Spotify has a clause that gives them the legal right to remix, redistribute and create new original works based on your music without monetary compensation, it's really shocking that they got caught releasing a bunch of AI generated tracks, isn't it? #sarcasm
July 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
#sarcasm (in case you missed that part)
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In a mere matter of days, we can house migrants, but not our homeless. Because being cruel is always the motivation. #AlligatorAuschwitz
July 2, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In a mere matter of days, we can house migrants, but not our homeless. Because being cruel is always the motivation. #AlligatorAuschwitz
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Very striking how every right-wing conspiracy freakout was just a prophecy of what they planned on eventually doing - whether it was Jade Helm or FEMA camps, the moment they had the opportunity to make these imaginary monstrosities they came up with come to life, they did
July 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Very striking how every right-wing conspiracy freakout was just a prophecy of what they planned on eventually doing - whether it was Jade Helm or FEMA camps, the moment they had the opportunity to make these imaginary monstrosities they came up with come to life, they did
House of the Rising Sun-Christian and the Sinners with Ceol Kids Horn section and keys…
youtu.be/r-3UdphSmN4?...
youtu.be/r-3UdphSmN4?...
House of the Rising Sun at The Ceol Kids Charity Concert 2025
YouTube video by Christian D
youtu.be
June 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
House of the Rising Sun-Christian and the Sinners with Ceol Kids Horn section and keys…
youtu.be/r-3UdphSmN4?...
youtu.be/r-3UdphSmN4?...
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Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024
June 10, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Google and Meta search both report that Cape Breton Island has its own time zone 12 minutes ahead of mainland Nova Scotia time because they are both drawing that information from a Beaverton article I wrote in 2024
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Just a regular Friday, not a #BandcampFriday, but I'd still love it if you'd check out my new album today! It's a dozen tracks of dense, dub-soaked wizard synth and otherworldly ghostwave. Psychedelic instrumentals for inner space journeys!
etherdiver.bandcamp.com/album/the-me...
#musicsky #music
etherdiver.bandcamp.com/album/the-me...
#musicsky #music
The Mechanics of Mysticism, by Ether Diver
12 track album
etherdiver.bandcamp.com
June 6, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Just a regular Friday, not a #BandcampFriday, but I'd still love it if you'd check out my new album today! It's a dozen tracks of dense, dub-soaked wizard synth and otherworldly ghostwave. Psychedelic instrumentals for inner space journeys!
etherdiver.bandcamp.com/album/the-me...
#musicsky #music
etherdiver.bandcamp.com/album/the-me...
#musicsky #music
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my dad: people today are too sensitive
me: u bitches cried when dylan went electric
me: u bitches cried when dylan went electric
May 30, 2025 at 11:14 PM
my dad: people today are too sensitive
me: u bitches cried when dylan went electric
me: u bitches cried when dylan went electric
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Say no to the golden handcuffs.
This is a multibillion scam that will force Canada further into the military "protection" of the authoritarian regime in Washington.
It is about making us a vassal state.
We need to put the protection of our interests as top priority for military investments.
This is a multibillion scam that will force Canada further into the military "protection" of the authoritarian regime in Washington.
It is about making us a vassal state.
We need to put the protection of our interests as top priority for military investments.
May 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Say no to the golden handcuffs.
This is a multibillion scam that will force Canada further into the military "protection" of the authoritarian regime in Washington.
It is about making us a vassal state.
We need to put the protection of our interests as top priority for military investments.
This is a multibillion scam that will force Canada further into the military "protection" of the authoritarian regime in Washington.
It is about making us a vassal state.
We need to put the protection of our interests as top priority for military investments.
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reminder that America was founded on the very idea of ditching a mad king
May 22, 2025 at 10:46 PM
reminder that America was founded on the very idea of ditching a mad king
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Some interesting & unusual suspects in this week's Other People's Music! We don't see much ska punk! Or slowcore! Country pop hits transformed into indie rock jams! Plus some smart electro & endearing bedroom/folk pop!
Read & listen: www.etherdiver.com/2025/05/23/o...
#musicsky 🎧 #MusicDiscovery
Read & listen: www.etherdiver.com/2025/05/23/o...
#musicsky 🎧 #MusicDiscovery
OPM: Slowcore, Ska Punk & a StrayHorse – Ether Diver
www.etherdiver.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Some interesting & unusual suspects in this week's Other People's Music! We don't see much ska punk! Or slowcore! Country pop hits transformed into indie rock jams! Plus some smart electro & endearing bedroom/folk pop!
Read & listen: www.etherdiver.com/2025/05/23/o...
#musicsky 🎧 #MusicDiscovery
Read & listen: www.etherdiver.com/2025/05/23/o...
#musicsky 🎧 #MusicDiscovery
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Ooh, they're taking our money at par? Fantastic, I would TOTALLY risk detention at the border for the opinions I express online for tha--- no wait
But, it means I'd get a chance to spend my Canadian money in a country run by people who want to eradicate Canada as a coun----oh also wait
But, it means I'd get a chance to spend my Canadian money in a country run by people who want to eradicate Canada as a coun----oh also wait
Seattle, feeling the pinch from lack of Canadian tourism with border crossings down 50%, have started a tourism campaign where local restaurants/hotels take Canadian dollars at par this weekend for the annual Jays-Mariners series
!['Open Arms for Canada' discount offered to Canadian tourists in Seattle this weekend
https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/discount-canadian-tourists-seattle
Canadian tourists vising Seattle for the Toronto Blue Jays series will get a roughly a 30% discount at select restaurants and businesses this weekend.
It's part of the "Open Arms for Canada" campaign, an effort to bring in more Canadian tourists.
SEATTLE - Dozens of Seattle restaurants, attractions and hotels are taking part in the Open Arms for Canada campaign to bring in more Canadian tourists.
What they're saying:
"We're approaching 40 businesses and organizations that will accept Canadian currency at par, roughly a 30% discount, if they come to Seattle and show us a [Canadian] driver's license or passport," said Bob Donegan, President and CEO of Ivar's.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:bumu6s332o24fppobse7j3ms/bafkreid7s6njzwbppymcms7jnkxapnoyxzlmz5fqoypl4zcsesekftxdia@jpeg)
May 9, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Ooh, they're taking our money at par? Fantastic, I would TOTALLY risk detention at the border for the opinions I express online for tha--- no wait
But, it means I'd get a chance to spend my Canadian money in a country run by people who want to eradicate Canada as a coun----oh also wait
But, it means I'd get a chance to spend my Canadian money in a country run by people who want to eradicate Canada as a coun----oh also wait
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Pierre Poilievre managed to go thru all that — years of campaigning on the public dime; the most important election in modern Canadian history; losing a historic lead in the polls with historic speed; losing his own riding — ALL without actually proving that he could pass the normal security check.
April 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Pierre Poilievre managed to go thru all that — years of campaigning on the public dime; the most important election in modern Canadian history; losing a historic lead in the polls with historic speed; losing his own riding — ALL without actually proving that he could pass the normal security check.
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Dive into kosmische, space synth, weird ambient and eclectic electronica with this week's dose of Other People's Music.
www.etherdiver.com/2025/04/25/o...
Five releases from independent musical artists, reviewed in a super brief, information-dense style focused on the strongest elements of each.
www.etherdiver.com/2025/04/25/o...
Five releases from independent musical artists, reviewed in a super brief, information-dense style focused on the strongest elements of each.
OPM: Flavors of Space – Ether Diver
www.etherdiver.com
April 28, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Dive into kosmische, space synth, weird ambient and eclectic electronica with this week's dose of Other People's Music.
www.etherdiver.com/2025/04/25/o...
Five releases from independent musical artists, reviewed in a super brief, information-dense style focused on the strongest elements of each.
www.etherdiver.com/2025/04/25/o...
Five releases from independent musical artists, reviewed in a super brief, information-dense style focused on the strongest elements of each.