Gavin Allen
@gavinallen.bsky.social
Lecturer at Cardiff University Journalism School. Music. Football. Books. And all the good stuff.
"Liam treats the microphone with violent disdain, a visible fury that this pathetic object can only amplify his voice when what he really wants it to do is transfuse his blood into yours, and conduct the lightning in his brain down your spine."
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July 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
"Liam treats the microphone with violent disdain, a visible fury that this pathetic object can only amplify his voice when what he really wants it to do is transfuse his blood into yours, and conduct the lightning in his brain down your spine."
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Book changeover day
Need a change of pace after the history of Rough Trade - a fascinating read that taught me I knew nothing about a thing I love.
Next up: some 1922 weird fiction
There’s a connection too…
Need a change of pace after the history of Rough Trade - a fascinating read that taught me I knew nothing about a thing I love.
Next up: some 1922 weird fiction
There’s a connection too…
February 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Book changeover day
Need a change of pace after the history of Rough Trade - a fascinating read that taught me I knew nothing about a thing I love.
Next up: some 1922 weird fiction
There’s a connection too…
Need a change of pace after the history of Rough Trade - a fascinating read that taught me I knew nothing about a thing I love.
Next up: some 1922 weird fiction
There’s a connection too…
I’m confused. The Jags don’t offer LRZ a contract. Big fuss.
Now the Jags have offered him a contract?
I’m guessing he’s on very bad terms for that?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...
Now the Jags have offered him a contract?
I’m guessing he’s on very bad terms for that?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...
Louis Rees-Zammit re-signs as wide receiver for Jacksonville Jaguars
Former Wales rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit re-signs as a wide receiver for Jacksonville Jaguars.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I’m confused. The Jags don’t offer LRZ a contract. Big fuss.
Now the Jags have offered him a contract?
I’m guessing he’s on very bad terms for that?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...
Now the Jags have offered him a contract?
I’m guessing he’s on very bad terms for that?
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/americ...
Absolutely loved Kendrick's halftime show set.
Great performance, brilliant choreography, really well shot - artistry rather than popularity.
Time will be kinder to this set than some of this morning's media takes.
"You want the dangerous me or the famous me?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDor...
Great performance, brilliant choreography, really well shot - artistry rather than popularity.
Time will be kinder to this set than some of this morning's media takes.
"You want the dangerous me or the famous me?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDor...
Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show
YouTube video by NFL
www.youtube.com
February 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Absolutely loved Kendrick's halftime show set.
Great performance, brilliant choreography, really well shot - artistry rather than popularity.
Time will be kinder to this set than some of this morning's media takes.
"You want the dangerous me or the famous me?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDor...
Great performance, brilliant choreography, really well shot - artistry rather than popularity.
Time will be kinder to this set than some of this morning's media takes.
"You want the dangerous me or the famous me?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDor...
AI company Anthropic asks job applicants not to use AI for applications....
(Via the @garymarcus.bsky.social Substack)
(Via the @garymarcus.bsky.social Substack)
February 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
AI company Anthropic asks job applicants not to use AI for applications....
(Via the @garymarcus.bsky.social Substack)
(Via the @garymarcus.bsky.social Substack)
Lady Gaga is back, back, back.
Predicting some absolutely banging remixes of Abracadabra.
There's heaps in this video too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vByn...
Predicting some absolutely banging remixes of Abracadabra.
There's heaps in this video too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vByn...
Lady Gaga - Abracadabra (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by LadyGagaVEVO
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Lady Gaga is back, back, back.
Predicting some absolutely banging remixes of Abracadabra.
There's heaps in this video too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vByn...
Predicting some absolutely banging remixes of Abracadabra.
There's heaps in this video too.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vByn...
This performance of Sister Morphine by Marianne Faithfull.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q712...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q712...
Marianne Faithfull - Sister Morphine (Live)
YouTube video by Marianne Faithfull
www.youtube.com
February 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This performance of Sister Morphine by Marianne Faithfull.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q712...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q712...
I know Gavin & Stacey has been on for ages but Gavlar really does look older in this special
January 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I know Gavin & Stacey has been on for ages but Gavlar really does look older in this special
The first @thecardiffian.bsky.social paper is on the wall
January 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The first @thecardiffian.bsky.social paper is on the wall
Just leaving this here...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Woman sent videos of herself farting to her boyfriend's ex
The 25-year-old woman was sentenced to a 12-month community order following the inappropriate videos, the sending of which she was said not to have realised was a criminal offence
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 31, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Just leaving this here...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-n...
Cardiff in for Lankshear from Spurs? www.football.london/tottenham-ho...
Tottenham make Will Lankshear transfer decision ahead of January deadline
Will Lankshear looks set to depart Tottenham on loan before Monday's transfer deadline with a host of Championship clubs interested in the striker
www.football.london
January 31, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Cardiff in for Lankshear from Spurs? www.football.london/tottenham-ho...
An absolutely horrific story but the dead dad is a hero - and the headline should reflect that @BBCSport
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
Hammer throw death: Athletics spectator killed at Colorado high school meeting
A spectator at a high school indoor track meeting is killed after being accidently hit by a hammer thrown by an athlete.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
An absolutely horrific story but the dead dad is a hero - and the headline should reflect that @BBCSport
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athlet...
Is anyone else stupidly excited for the new Horrors album, or is it just me?
January 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Is anyone else stupidly excited for the new Horrors album, or is it just me?
Look at the size of de Ligt’s thigh here. It’s ridiculous.
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#ManUtd
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#ManUtd
January 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Look at the size of de Ligt’s thigh here. It’s ridiculous.
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#ManUtd
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#ManUtd
It was very quiet at CCS on Tuesday night against Watford, they’re queuing out of the car park today
January 18, 2025 at 12:13 PM
It was very quiet at CCS on Tuesday night against Watford, they’re queuing out of the car park today
Sad to see Grazing Shed closing.
I've eaten a lot of their burgers over the years, as you can probably tell. They were early adopters of the craft burger scene in Cardiff, which is now absolutely flooded with options, which I'd guess is part of the problem. www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
I've eaten a lot of their burgers over the years, as you can probably tell. They were early adopters of the craft burger scene in Cardiff, which is now absolutely flooded with options, which I'd guess is part of the problem. www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
Top burger spot to close city restaurant 'with a heavy heart'
But it reassured fans of the brand that there will still be a way they can get their burger fix in the future
www.walesonline.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Sad to see Grazing Shed closing.
I've eaten a lot of their burgers over the years, as you can probably tell. They were early adopters of the craft burger scene in Cardiff, which is now absolutely flooded with options, which I'd guess is part of the problem. www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
I've eaten a lot of their burgers over the years, as you can probably tell. They were early adopters of the craft burger scene in Cardiff, which is now absolutely flooded with options, which I'd guess is part of the problem. www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/foo...
January 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
What, all marriage?
January 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
What, all marriage?
Um, look up? At night?
January 13, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Um, look up? At night?
This is great to see. It’s been a long road back for David Brooks as he finds form as well fitness with more regular starts but he’s getting back to the player Wales fans know he can be.
January 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This is great to see. It’s been a long road back for David Brooks as he finds form as well fitness with more regular starts but he’s getting back to the player Wales fans know he can be.
Dear Printerval Global, you may wish to reconsider some of your design choices …
December 30, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Dear Printerval Global, you may wish to reconsider some of your design choices …
