Devorah Ostrov
@devorahostrov.bsky.social
Former teenage fanzine journalist. Born in Ohio, grew up in California, getting old in Wales.
You can read my interviews here: devorahostrov.blogspot.co.uk
You can read my interviews here: devorahostrov.blogspot.co.uk
@punkpioneers.bsky.social Hi Jenny, found these pages from Sounds posted on Bluesky
(@soundsclips.bsky.social). It's Darcy Diamond's article about the LA punk scene. Not sure if all the photos are yours. The one who posted this credits Kate Simon, but at least one page of them are yours.
(@soundsclips.bsky.social). It's Darcy Diamond's article about the LA punk scene. Not sure if all the photos are yours. The one who posted this credits Kate Simon, but at least one page of them are yours.
November 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
@punkpioneers.bsky.social Hi Jenny, found these pages from Sounds posted on Bluesky
(@soundsclips.bsky.social). It's Darcy Diamond's article about the LA punk scene. Not sure if all the photos are yours. The one who posted this credits Kate Simon, but at least one page of them are yours.
(@soundsclips.bsky.social). It's Darcy Diamond's article about the LA punk scene. Not sure if all the photos are yours. The one who posted this credits Kate Simon, but at least one page of them are yours.
An good breakdown of the warnings from Orwell's "1984" (compiled by Ageless Literature, a collectable book dealer). Orwell imagined a world where truth was malleable, language was a weapon, and privacy no longer existed. Here are seven lines from 1984 that no longer read like prophecy, but reality.
October 10, 2025 at 9:47 AM
An good breakdown of the warnings from Orwell's "1984" (compiled by Ageless Literature, a collectable book dealer). Orwell imagined a world where truth was malleable, language was a weapon, and privacy no longer existed. Here are seven lines from 1984 that no longer read like prophecy, but reality.
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Yes, I agree — it would be terrible. Please do NOT share this information!!!
June 26, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Yes, I agree — it would be terrible. Please do NOT share this information!!!
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The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.
Don't give them one.
Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.
Don't give them one.
Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.
June 8, 2025 at 2:22 AM
The federal government is taking over the California National Guard and deploying 2,000 soldiers in Los Angeles — not because there is a shortage of law enforcement, but because they want a spectacle.
Don't give them one.
Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.
Don't give them one.
Never use violence. Speak out peacefully.
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Yesterday's peaceful (but noisy) demo in front of San Francisco's Tesla showroom was the biggest yet. Next weekend, on Sat. April 5 from 1 to 3 pm, there will be a rally against Trump, Musk + their minions at San Francisco Civic Center Plaza, 335 McAllister Street. Please come! #nokings #nomusk
March 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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BREAKING: Trump is having a full-blown meltdown on Truth Social—this time over a painting of him displayed at the Colorado State Capitol. He’s lashing out at the governor, claiming the portrait is “distorted.”
It’d be a real shame if everyone saw it… and shared it.
It’d be a real shame if everyone saw it… and shared it.
March 24, 2025 at 2:10 AM
BREAKING: Trump is having a full-blown meltdown on Truth Social—this time over a painting of him displayed at the Colorado State Capitol. He’s lashing out at the governor, claiming the portrait is “distorted.”
It’d be a real shame if everyone saw it… and shared it.
It’d be a real shame if everyone saw it… and shared it.
Mr. James was the nicest guy on the planet, and I was privileged to call him a good friend for many years. I'm devastated. RIP Brian.
March 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Mr. James was the nicest guy on the planet, and I was privileged to call him a good friend for many years. I'm devastated. RIP Brian.
Hearing the devastating news that David Johansen has died. RIP David. 💔 Here's some pics I took at the Dolls after show party with American Heartbreak & friends at the Fillmore in 2004.
March 1, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Hearing the devastating news that David Johansen has died. RIP David. 💔 Here's some pics I took at the Dolls after show party with American Heartbreak & friends at the Fillmore in 2004.
Missing my friend Roxy today, on what would have been his birthday. I'm not entirely sure what garden implement he was posing with for this photo, but I'm absolutely certain that no manual labour was being done.
February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Missing my friend Roxy today, on what would have been his birthday. I'm not entirely sure what garden implement he was posing with for this photo, but I'm absolutely certain that no manual labour was being done.
Wishing Mr. Brian James a very Happy Birthday today!!! I took this photo of Brian at The Troubadour in London, where he was celebrating the release of his 2019 biography. #punk #thedamned #lordsofthenewchurch
February 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Wishing Mr. Brian James a very Happy Birthday today!!! I took this photo of Brian at The Troubadour in London, where he was celebrating the release of his 2019 biography. #punk #thedamned #lordsofthenewchurch
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
February 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Happy Valentine's Day!!!
Some Kodak Instamatic pics I took of David Johansen at the Boarding House in San Francisco in 1979...
February 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Some Kodak Instamatic pics I took of David Johansen at the Boarding House in San Francisco in 1979...
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Here are a few colourful thoughts on AI in music (& other areas) - a crack at updating the Buggles’ magnificent “Video Killed the Radio Star”
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
"New AI's Filling Us with Alarm" - Marsh Family version of The Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star"
YouTube video by Marsh Family
https://youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
February 9, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Here are a few colourful thoughts on AI in music (& other areas) - a crack at updating the Buggles’ magnificent “Video Killed the Radio Star”
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
👉 youtu.be/qDzFOl7ynNI?fe…
In solidarity with others concerned by current 😩government proposals.
I'm currently obsessed with Jay Bastos and this video! It's absolutely brilliant!!! How had I never heard of him until a few days ago? Did any of you ever see him or buy his records? www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_hr...
Jay Bastos - Loop Di Love (Official Video)
YouTube video by Jay Bastos
www.youtube.com
February 7, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I'm currently obsessed with Jay Bastos and this video! It's absolutely brilliant!!! How had I never heard of him until a few days ago? Did any of you ever see him or buy his records? www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_hr...
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Please share these facts: USAID buying US goods accounts for 13 percent of the US economy! (But costs less than 1% of US budget.)
USAID buys from US farmers, US manufacturers, US suppliers to ship overseas.
1 in 5 US jobs benefit from USAID purchasing.
www.usglc.org/media/2017/0...
USAID buys from US farmers, US manufacturers, US suppliers to ship overseas.
1 in 5 US jobs benefit from USAID purchasing.
www.usglc.org/media/2017/0...
www.usglc.org
February 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Please share these facts: USAID buying US goods accounts for 13 percent of the US economy! (But costs less than 1% of US budget.)
USAID buys from US farmers, US manufacturers, US suppliers to ship overseas.
1 in 5 US jobs benefit from USAID purchasing.
www.usglc.org/media/2017/0...
USAID buys from US farmers, US manufacturers, US suppliers to ship overseas.
1 in 5 US jobs benefit from USAID purchasing.
www.usglc.org/media/2017/0...
This Japanese advert for instant noodles is the most metal (and mental) thing you will see today (or possibly ever)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zzz...
Nissin Chicken Ultra Form
YouTube video by FlubberThunder
www.youtube.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This Japanese advert for instant noodles is the most metal (and mental) thing you will see today (or possibly ever)... www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zzz...
I realize I'm a dweeb and probably everybody has known about this forever ... but the B-side of Love's "7 and 7 Is" single is "No. Fourteen." How wonderful is that?
January 29, 2025 at 10:06 AM
I realize I'm a dweeb and probably everybody has known about this forever ... but the B-side of Love's "7 and 7 Is" single is "No. Fourteen." How wonderful is that?
Vogue 1947 - cover by Salvador Dali.
January 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Vogue 1947 - cover by Salvador Dali.
My favorite thing about these autographs from Brian Johnson & Angus Young isn't that Brian asked my name & spelled it correctly, or that they're both written on the back of a small business card for my old fanzine. It's that they wrote "AC/DC" after their names in case I forgot!
January 26, 2025 at 8:38 AM
My favorite thing about these autographs from Brian Johnson & Angus Young isn't that Brian asked my name & spelled it correctly, or that they're both written on the back of a small business card for my old fanzine. It's that they wrote "AC/DC" after their names in case I forgot!
We were absolutely thrilled when CREEM editor J. Kordosh wrote the photo captions for issue #18 of my old fanzine. This caption for an Ace Frehley interview was my favorite!
January 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
We were absolutely thrilled when CREEM editor J. Kordosh wrote the photo captions for issue #18 of my old fanzine. This caption for an Ace Frehley interview was my favorite!
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They are such mrons
GOP members complaining about reduction of military standards while using a chart that misspells the word military!
January 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
They are such mrons
Who needs some cheering up? Maybe this will help.
January 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Who needs some cheering up? Maybe this will help.
Love seeing these adverts from 2019 pop up again! It was such an honor and pleasure to supply the photos (and a few words) for this project! I ADORE these guys!!!
January 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Love seeing these adverts from 2019 pop up again! It was such an honor and pleasure to supply the photos (and a few words) for this project! I ADORE these guys!!!
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HOPPER'S ON TOP (GENIUS) - the first song/video from Life, Death And Dennis Hopper www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6o9... Band filmed in Nashville with aerial shots of the USA and our beloved L.A.
The Waterboys - Hopper's On Top
YouTube video by TheWaterboysVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:30 AM
HOPPER'S ON TOP (GENIUS) - the first song/video from Life, Death And Dennis Hopper www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6o9... Band filmed in Nashville with aerial shots of the USA and our beloved L.A.