Babs Westerholm
@djbabsto.bsky.social
DJ at Juicebox & Fast Times, co-host of WFMU’s Transmissions From Echo Beach, synth player & maraca shaker in Psychic Weapons. Former tit wrangler and corporate survivor. Collector of velvet paintings, lover of siamese cats, loving wife of Derek W.
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Babs Westerholm
@djbabsto.bsky.social
· Jan 16
a man in a suit and tie is holding a microphone with the words hello everybody below him
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WELL HELLO BUDDIES!
I’m looking oh so forward to rebuilding my friends list here and having positive, meaningful interactions with you all! 💗
I’m looking oh so forward to rebuilding my friends list here and having positive, meaningful interactions with you all! 💗
Fun fact: the game is taking place at the Boston TD arena. TD US Bank is a subsidiary of TD Canada. So we literally already own their asses, lol. On shit that actually matters. 🍁
#hockey #canadianpride #4nationsfaceoff
#hockey #canadianpride #4nationsfaceoff
February 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Fun fact: the game is taking place at the Boston TD arena. TD US Bank is a subsidiary of TD Canada. So we literally already own their asses, lol. On shit that actually matters. 🍁
#hockey #canadianpride #4nationsfaceoff
#hockey #canadianpride #4nationsfaceoff
8pm EST Thursday tune into Transmissions From Echo Beach on wfmu.org/sheena for musical commentary & respite to help make sense of the chaos of the current times we live in. #postpunk #punk #worldmusic #nowave #indie #krautrock #garagerock and more...
@wfmu.bsky.social
@wfmu.bsky.social
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
8pm EST Thursday tune into Transmissions From Echo Beach on wfmu.org/sheena for musical commentary & respite to help make sense of the chaos of the current times we live in. #postpunk #punk #worldmusic #nowave #indie #krautrock #garagerock and more...
@wfmu.bsky.social
@wfmu.bsky.social
I sincerely hope this costs Ford the election. Never forget, criminal Conservative grifters protect each other.
globalnews.ca/news/1099729...
globalnews.ca/news/1099729...
Before tariffs, Ford says he was ‘100% happy’ Trump won U.S. election in hot mic comments | Globalnews.ca
Speaking to a small group of people at his local campaign headquarters, Ford appeared to explain his initial admiration for President Trump in a moment caught on hot mic.
globalnews.ca
February 5, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I sincerely hope this costs Ford the election. Never forget, criminal Conservative grifters protect each other.
globalnews.ca/news/1099729...
globalnews.ca/news/1099729...
Reposted by Babs Westerholm
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Proud Boys Lose Control of Their Name to a Black Church They Vandalized (Gift Article)
A judge awarded the trademarked name and symbols to a Washington church to help satisfy a $2.8 million judgment against the far-right group.
www.nytimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Judge rules that Black church in DC, which won a $2.8 million default judgment against the Proud Boys, now gains control over the trademark “Proud Boys.” The far-right group is barred from selling any related merchandise or symbols without the consent of the church. Gift link:
Reposted by Babs Westerholm
Today we launched the Pledge for Canada.
We have voices from across the political, cultural, labour, Indigenous spectrum.
We are building a movement to maintain pressure on our leaders not to sell out our nation or our values.
Please sign and join the movement.
engagement-canada-pledge.ca
We have voices from across the political, cultural, labour, Indigenous spectrum.
We are building a movement to maintain pressure on our leaders not to sell out our nation or our values.
Please sign and join the movement.
engagement-canada-pledge.ca
Pledge for Canada | Engagement pour le Canada
engagement-canada-pledge.ca
January 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Today we launched the Pledge for Canada.
We have voices from across the political, cultural, labour, Indigenous spectrum.
We are building a movement to maintain pressure on our leaders not to sell out our nation or our values.
Please sign and join the movement.
engagement-canada-pledge.ca
We have voices from across the political, cultural, labour, Indigenous spectrum.
We are building a movement to maintain pressure on our leaders not to sell out our nation or our values.
Please sign and join the movement.
engagement-canada-pledge.ca
Reposted by Babs Westerholm
Any ideas on techniques for shaming Tesla drivers one encounters on the road? I already jeer at cybertruck owners but looking to expand my scope…
#2025problems #fucktrump #fuckmusk #fucktesla
#2025problems #fucktrump #fuckmusk #fucktesla
January 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Any ideas on techniques for shaming Tesla drivers one encounters on the road? I already jeer at cybertruck owners but looking to expand my scope…
#2025problems #fucktrump #fuckmusk #fucktesla
#2025problems #fucktrump #fuckmusk #fucktesla
Tune in tonight at 8pm EST for Transmissions From Echo Beach . This week we are putting the "disco" in Dystopia...and assembled many new tracks from some very exciting bands! wfmu.org/sheena
#postpunk #punk #indie #worldmusic #krautrock #garagerock #synthpunk #wfmu #fucktrump #antifascist
#postpunk #punk #indie #worldmusic #krautrock #garagerock #synthpunk #wfmu #fucktrump #antifascist
January 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Tune in tonight at 8pm EST for Transmissions From Echo Beach . This week we are putting the "disco" in Dystopia...and assembled many new tracks from some very exciting bands! wfmu.org/sheena
#postpunk #punk #indie #worldmusic #krautrock #garagerock #synthpunk #wfmu #fucktrump #antifascist
#postpunk #punk #indie #worldmusic #krautrock #garagerock #synthpunk #wfmu #fucktrump #antifascist
We are but THREE SLEEPS away from Juicebox at The Piston. Get ready to dance your cares away with the best vinyl selections of #britpop #indiesleaze #postpunk #punk #newwave #alternative tunes from 1977-2025!
facebook.com/events/s/jui...
facebook.com/events/s/jui...
January 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
We are but THREE SLEEPS away from Juicebox at The Piston. Get ready to dance your cares away with the best vinyl selections of #britpop #indiesleaze #postpunk #punk #newwave #alternative tunes from 1977-2025!
facebook.com/events/s/jui...
facebook.com/events/s/jui...
Where is footage of the counter protests that should be happening today?
Is it being suppressed by the media or have the American people just given up on salvaging Democracy at this point?
Is it being suppressed by the media or have the American people just given up on salvaging Democracy at this point?
January 20, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Where is footage of the counter protests that should be happening today?
Is it being suppressed by the media or have the American people just given up on salvaging Democracy at this point?
Is it being suppressed by the media or have the American people just given up on salvaging Democracy at this point?
The archives are up for last week’s show! Listen in at
wfmu.org/archiveplaye...
Thank you for supporting #wfmu #indiemusic #collegeradio 🖤
wfmu.org/archiveplaye...
Thank you for supporting #wfmu #indiemusic #collegeradio 🖤
January 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The archives are up for last week’s show! Listen in at
wfmu.org/archiveplaye...
Thank you for supporting #wfmu #indiemusic #collegeradio 🖤
wfmu.org/archiveplaye...
Thank you for supporting #wfmu #indiemusic #collegeradio 🖤
Reposted by Babs Westerholm
Even though most of us will probably never lead the charge, we all have a vital role to play in this battle before us.
"Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star." ~ MLK
"Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star." ~ MLK
January 20, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Even though most of us will probably never lead the charge, we all have a vital role to play in this battle before us.
"Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star." ~ MLK
"Be a bush if you can't be a tree. If you can't be a highway, just be a trail. If you can't be a sun, be a star." ~ MLK
Reposted by Babs Westerholm
Jon Stewart on Elon Musk’s $270 million ROI 💰 #TheWeeklyShow
January 20, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Jon Stewart on Elon Musk’s $270 million ROI 💰 #TheWeeklyShow
Working on how to promote my events here as we wean ourselves off of Meta and Zuck…in the meantime…come to Juicebox next Saturday Jan 25th at The Piston!
#vinyldj #femaledj #danceparty #indiesleaze #britpop #postpunk #alternative #newwave #2tone
#vinyldj #femaledj #danceparty #indiesleaze #britpop #postpunk #alternative #newwave #2tone
January 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Working on how to promote my events here as we wean ourselves off of Meta and Zuck…in the meantime…come to Juicebox next Saturday Jan 25th at The Piston!
#vinyldj #femaledj #danceparty #indiesleaze #britpop #postpunk #alternative #newwave #2tone
#vinyldj #femaledj #danceparty #indiesleaze #britpop #postpunk #alternative #newwave #2tone
Womp woooooooomp LOL
#elonfail
#elonfail
SpaceX Starship prototype fails in space after Texas launch
A SpaceX Starship prototype failed in space on Thursday minutes after launching from its rocket facilities in Texas, cutting short a test mission that was to include a debut attempt to deploy satellites.
www.reuters.com
January 18, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Womp woooooooomp LOL
#elonfail
#elonfail
I am so sad that Cherry Blossoms are being discontinued. They’re gross, I haven’t had one in 20 years but that’s not the point! #savethecherryblossom
youtu.be/9YMVAcnwO5k
youtu.be/9YMVAcnwO5k
1970s Cherry Blossom Ad
YouTube video by Brian Sheppard
youtu.be
January 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I am so sad that Cherry Blossoms are being discontinued. They’re gross, I haven’t had one in 20 years but that’s not the point! #savethecherryblossom
youtu.be/9YMVAcnwO5k
youtu.be/9YMVAcnwO5k
Seriously why are we not doing this?
This one's a no brainer.
Where should we levy the first tariff retaliation?
200% TARIFF ON ALL TESLA PRODUCTS
Contact Finance Minister
dominic.leblanc@parl.gc.ca
Tell him that Charlie sent you.
Where should we levy the first tariff retaliation?
200% TARIFF ON ALL TESLA PRODUCTS
Contact Finance Minister
dominic.leblanc@parl.gc.ca
Tell him that Charlie sent you.
January 17, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Seriously why are we not doing this?
Reposted by Babs Westerholm
"I did not anticipate that the people in power would also be such huge losers"
I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers | Rebecca Shaw
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s desperation to be cool as they suck up to Donald Trump is so cringe it makes my skin crawl
www.theguardian.com
January 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
"I did not anticipate that the people in power would also be such huge losers"
Saturday I’m doing an extra radio show. Join me for Summer Camp: Bubble Wrap For The Soul. Smooth and gentle vibes for your Saturday morning!
wfmu.org/sheena
#60smusic #soul #jazz #wfmu #80s #yachtrock #yeye #70s
wfmu.org/sheena
#60smusic #soul #jazz #wfmu #80s #yachtrock #yeye #70s
January 17, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Saturday I’m doing an extra radio show. Join me for Summer Camp: Bubble Wrap For The Soul. Smooth and gentle vibes for your Saturday morning!
wfmu.org/sheena
#60smusic #soul #jazz #wfmu #80s #yachtrock #yeye #70s
wfmu.org/sheena
#60smusic #soul #jazz #wfmu #80s #yachtrock #yeye #70s
January 16, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Reposted by Babs Westerholm
We're always looking for that one big ideas, but what about 25 small ideas? If you're a local/DIY music booster you're probably doing most of these already but this is still worth a read:
www.drownedinsound.org/25-ideas-to-...
@drownedinsound.bsky.social
www.drownedinsound.org/25-ideas-to-...
@drownedinsound.bsky.social
25 Ideas to Keep Your Music Scene Alive in 2025
A list of ways music fans can support the music we love and the grassroots ecosystem it relies upon.
www.drownedinsound.org
January 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We're always looking for that one big ideas, but what about 25 small ideas? If you're a local/DIY music booster you're probably doing most of these already but this is still worth a read:
www.drownedinsound.org/25-ideas-to-...
@drownedinsound.bsky.social
www.drownedinsound.org/25-ideas-to-...
@drownedinsound.bsky.social