distanttrains.bsky.social
@distanttrains.bsky.social
I’d rather be talking about music, but because the vile MAGA fascists are taking power, I’m here to talk about that too.
If you’re trying to sell me something - crypto, exotic mushroom concoctions, whatever - don’t bother.
#NotKnownEnough
#MusicChallenge

Day 14:

Melted Ice Cream - Alv Bye

A fine indie band from Mexico; maybe not groundbreaking, but they know how to write catchy songs.

youtu.be/U5GII7lKUxE?...
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

Connections

Day 15:

Brian Eno - The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Wimoweh)

Reverberation’s “The Big Ship” was an Eno cover.

youtu.be/73Bzm36N-Fk?...
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
#ArtistFave15
#MusicChallenge

Happydeadmen

1. Silent Sigh City

One of the very catchiest songs I know.

youtu.be/-y2geO3WPRc?...
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge

Unranked

Day 15

Seam - Petty Thievery

youtu.be/vVMVMEEU610?...
November 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
#MusicInMusic
#MusicChallenge

Day 15:

Steely Dan - Show Biz Kids

Do self-references count?

youtu.be/E7XXEO1aADM?...
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 PM
#B-SidesandBonusTracks
#MusicChallenge

Day 15

Bay City Rollers - Bye Bye Barbara

B-side to Remember (Sha-La-La-La)

youtu.be/1Qnfd7e_7Zs?...
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
#20SongsByYear
#MusicChallenge

1961

Day 15

Barbara George - I Know (You Don’t Love Me No More)

youtu.be/66AbuZjikkg?...
November 14, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Reposted
So according to Trump the 2021 covid economy Biden inherited from Trump is Biden’s fault. And the 2025 economy is also Biden’s fault. But Trump gets credit for the economy he inherited from Obama. Can we have a date when Republicans are going to take responsibility for anything?
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 AM
#LookAndSee
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky

The Caretaker - Quiet Dusk Coming Early

I could have, maybe should have, posted the entire piece, Everywhere at the End of Time, a monumental work.

youtu.be/yLrxlfDB5XQ?...
November 14, 2025 at 2:37 AM
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 AM
#B-SidesandBonusTracks
#MusicChallenge

Day 14

Barbara Lewis - If You Love Her

B-side to Straighten Up Your Heart.

youtu.be/TqpNp_ctWzE?...
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 AM
November 14, 2025 at 2:13 AM
#MusicInMusic
#MusicChallenge

Day 14:

Trashcan Sinatras - Oranges and Apples (live)

youtu.be/t8BZG-XLi4E?...
November 14, 2025 at 2:11 AM
#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge

Unranked

Day 14

Aberdeen - Byron

youtu.be/jQzTET-D-4Y?...
November 14, 2025 at 2:05 AM
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 AM
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

Connections

Day 14:

Reverberation - The Big Ship

Another excellent French indie band from the ‘90s.

youtu.be/3oS6cewLsIE?...
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 AM
#NotKnownEnough
#MusicChallenge

Day 13:

Javiera Mena - Entropía

A great electro-pop artist, not nearly known enough outside of Latin America and Spain.

youtu.be/0K8hABhfrkA?...
November 14, 2025 at 1:45 AM
#NotKnownEnough
#MusicChallenge

Day 12:

The Twin Atlas - Plains of Saviors

A hugely talented, prolific duo of bedroom recording artists, they reminded me of a cross between The Byrds and GBV, with maybe a touch of Pink Floyd. Maybe that’s crazy, but they were great.

youtu.be/Env-vjnhy_4?...
November 13, 2025 at 1:41 AM
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicChallenge

Connections

Day 13:

Autour de Lucie - Chanson Sans Issue (Ne vois-tu pas)

Hopping from Louisiana to France.

youtu.be/XR2tI8VG4oU?...
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
November 13, 2025 at 1:29 AM
#90sTop30
#MusicChallenge

Unranked

Day 13

Aquadays - Senseless

youtu.be/8ZVxNULaCy8?...
November 13, 2025 at 1:27 AM