Jazz Robertson
@jazzrobertson.bsky.social
Drummer | Dabbler | Once & future traveler | PMP | Tech-ish | she/her/ella | L.A.🌴
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Jazz Robertson
@jazzrobertson.bsky.social
· Oct 15
Making music with friends is the only good thing about 2025, also known as the stupidest year to date.
@effinbirds.com gets me.
@effinbirds.com gets me.
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I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Alice Wong on Instagram: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it ...
423 likes, 73 comments - alicatsamurai on November 14, 2025: "ID: Yellow background with black text "This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the t...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:57 AM
I don’t want to formulate words yet, but my friend Alice Wong, @sfdirewolf.bsky.social of the Disability Visibility Project, has passed.
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
Here are the words she left behind:
www.instagram.com/p/DREMDNBjnq...
“Side effects include, headache, runny nose, mild to moderate death, and upset stomach.”
Incidentally, my husband and I often joke about doing a set with nothing but covers of drug commercial songs 😂
Incidentally, my husband and I often joke about doing a set with nothing but covers of drug commercial songs 😂
ALWAYS SO FUCKKNG HAPPY!
And let's talk about how the side effect readoff is longer than the whole spiel itself!
And let's talk about how the side effect readoff is longer than the whole spiel itself!
Commercials for prescription drugs is the silliest shit ever to me.
November 14, 2025 at 3:49 AM
“Side effects include, headache, runny nose, mild to moderate death, and upset stomach.”
Incidentally, my husband and I often joke about doing a set with nothing but covers of drug commercial songs 😂
Incidentally, my husband and I often joke about doing a set with nothing but covers of drug commercial songs 😂
Jesus: take care of the poor.
SV: Jesus wants a hackathon!
I honestly struggle to understand why weirdos like Pat and Pete want to hasten the end times, as if they’d actually fare well (something about a camel and the eye of a needle).
SV: Jesus wants a hackathon!
I honestly struggle to understand why weirdos like Pat and Pete want to hasten the end times, as if they’d actually fare well (something about a camel and the eye of a needle).
At a fundamental level, we have to accept much of silicon valley has gone insane.
An ex-Intel CEO’s mission to build a Christian AI: ‘hasten the coming of Christ’s return’
Patrick Gelsinger, executive chairman of Gloo, has made it his mission to advance Christian principles in Silicon Valley
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Jesus: take care of the poor.
SV: Jesus wants a hackathon!
I honestly struggle to understand why weirdos like Pat and Pete want to hasten the end times, as if they’d actually fare well (something about a camel and the eye of a needle).
SV: Jesus wants a hackathon!
I honestly struggle to understand why weirdos like Pat and Pete want to hasten the end times, as if they’d actually fare well (something about a camel and the eye of a needle).
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Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos.
By @eltragon.bsky.social
By @eltragon.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Venice Bakery is remembering those that have died in ICE custody this year by adding them to their community altar for Dia de Los Muertos.
By @eltragon.bsky.social
By @eltragon.bsky.social
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🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 AM
🚨BIG changes happening -- ICE leadership is being purged tonight. The old guard, which prioritized targeted enforcement operations aimed at people with criminal records, is being replaced with Border Patrol and Gregory Bovino's "Midway Blitz" style.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
Think things are bad now? It'll get worse.
2025 continues to be absolute trash. This man was an incredible musician and an inspiration for multiple generations of drummers, myself included. 🙏🏽
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...
Jack DeJohnette, versatile jazz drummer known for Miles Davis fusion recordings, dies aged 83
Drummer played on Bitches Brew and other landmark recordings, as well as making numerous albums as a bandleader
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
2025 continues to be absolute trash. This man was an incredible musician and an inspiration for multiple generations of drummers, myself included. 🙏🏽
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...
I’ve finally purchased a frame for an art print.
It’s been 6 years.
THEN, I placed said framed art on a shelf.
Please clap.
It’s been 6 years.
THEN, I placed said framed art on a shelf.
Please clap.
October 27, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I’ve finally purchased a frame for an art print.
It’s been 6 years.
THEN, I placed said framed art on a shelf.
Please clap.
It’s been 6 years.
THEN, I placed said framed art on a shelf.
Please clap.
It’s been three weeks.
The federal government is still shutdown.
This. Is. Not. Normal.
The federal government is still shutdown.
This. Is. Not. Normal.
October 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
It’s been three weeks.
The federal government is still shutdown.
This. Is. Not. Normal.
The federal government is still shutdown.
This. Is. Not. Normal.
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October 18, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Making music with friends is the only good thing about 2025, also known as the stupidest year to date.
@effinbirds.com gets me.
@effinbirds.com gets me.
October 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Making music with friends is the only good thing about 2025, also known as the stupidest year to date.
@effinbirds.com gets me.
@effinbirds.com gets me.
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I wish to state for the record that while I am among "We, the people of the United States of America," my federal government's decision to terrorize #KilmarAbregoGarcia is not one concerning which I was consulted. I stand with him and his family. That's me in the corner.
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
I wish to state for the record that while I am among "We, the people of the United States of America," my federal government's decision to terrorize #KilmarAbregoGarcia is not one concerning which I was consulted. I stand with him and his family. That's me in the corner.
Good.
If your business model depends on IP theft, let it burn down and fall into the swamp.
If your business model depends on IP theft, let it burn down and fall into the swamp.
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
October 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Good.
If your business model depends on IP theft, let it burn down and fall into the swamp.
If your business model depends on IP theft, let it burn down and fall into the swamp.
I’m firmly convinced that one worships the god they think others deserve. Some folks want the best for others, some folks want the worst.
This also a fine time to remind everyone that Christian ≠ good.
This also a fine time to remind everyone that Christian ≠ good.
We have over 16 centuries worth of historical data on Christians building/aligning with empires and doing awful things to each other and others.
Stop insisting that bad actors are not “real” Christians.
Humbly sit with the fact that many real Christians do not follow Jesus. 1/6
Stop insisting that bad actors are not “real” Christians.
Humbly sit with the fact that many real Christians do not follow Jesus. 1/6
October 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I’m firmly convinced that one worships the god they think others deserve. Some folks want the best for others, some folks want the worst.
This also a fine time to remind everyone that Christian ≠ good.
This also a fine time to remind everyone that Christian ≠ good.
Bagged San Gorgonio.
It kicked my ass.
I can’t believe we get to live here.
Total mileage: 19
Total time (including breaks): 9:30
Total ascent: 5640ft
#BlackSkyOutdoors
It kicked my ass.
I can’t believe we get to live here.
Total mileage: 19
Total time (including breaks): 9:30
Total ascent: 5640ft
#BlackSkyOutdoors
October 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Bagged San Gorgonio.
It kicked my ass.
I can’t believe we get to live here.
Total mileage: 19
Total time (including breaks): 9:30
Total ascent: 5640ft
#BlackSkyOutdoors
It kicked my ass.
I can’t believe we get to live here.
Total mileage: 19
Total time (including breaks): 9:30
Total ascent: 5640ft
#BlackSkyOutdoors
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Of all the best and kindest humans to ever live, Jane Goodall is near the top of my list.
Rest in Peace, you beautiful soul.
On behalf of the earth, I thank you
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...
Rest in Peace, you beautiful soul.
On behalf of the earth, I thank you
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...
Jane Goodall, Eminent Primatologist Who Chronicled the Lives of Chimps, Dies at 91
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Of all the best and kindest humans to ever live, Jane Goodall is near the top of my list.
Rest in Peace, you beautiful soul.
On behalf of the earth, I thank you
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...
Rest in Peace, you beautiful soul.
On behalf of the earth, I thank you
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/o...
Money can’t buy good morals, exhibit number eleventy-billion.
Fuckin yikes, man
September 30, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Money can’t buy good morals, exhibit number eleventy-billion.
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AAUP v. Rubio is out, and look at how it starts. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
September 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
AAUP v. Rubio is out, and look at how it starts. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
“Russell’s expectation that those who relate to others as though they are not worthy of respect ought to be treated with the regard that orientation deserves.” ✅
Prof. @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social had me at Russell not giving Mosley the time of day. 💯
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
Prof. @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social had me at Russell not giving Mosley the time of day. 💯
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
How Can We Live Together? - Boston Review
Ezra Klein is wrong: shame is essential.
www.bostonreview.net
September 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
“Russell’s expectation that those who relate to others as though they are not worthy of respect ought to be treated with the regard that orientation deserves.” ✅
Prof. @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social had me at Russell not giving Mosley the time of day. 💯
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
Prof. @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social had me at Russell not giving Mosley the time of day. 💯
www.bostonreview.net/articles/how...
If you have some values that suck…you can always get new ones.
Values…. Get you some
September 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
If you have some values that suck…you can always get new ones.
If you see this skeet, skeet a pic from your device with no explanation.
September 28, 2025 at 4:42 PM
If you see this skeet, skeet a pic from your device with no explanation.
What will it take for people to stand up for women and families the way folks stood up for Kimmel?
This is an example of our tax dollars at work: kidnapping people and assaulting women.
This isn’t your lil Disney subscription cost: this is 6-figures a year of consequence-free criminal behavior.
This is an example of our tax dollars at work: kidnapping people and assaulting women.
This isn’t your lil Disney subscription cost: this is 6-figures a year of consequence-free criminal behavior.
I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)
September 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
What will it take for people to stand up for women and families the way folks stood up for Kimmel?
This is an example of our tax dollars at work: kidnapping people and assaulting women.
This isn’t your lil Disney subscription cost: this is 6-figures a year of consequence-free criminal behavior.
This is an example of our tax dollars at work: kidnapping people and assaulting women.
This isn’t your lil Disney subscription cost: this is 6-figures a year of consequence-free criminal behavior.
I love libraries.
We went to this one in CDMX last week and it’s wicked cool!
P.S. There’s never been a better time to support your local library. I don’t know who I’d be if not for the many libraries that served as a school and shelter for my curiosity.
#booksky
We went to this one in CDMX last week and it’s wicked cool!
P.S. There’s never been a better time to support your local library. I don’t know who I’d be if not for the many libraries that served as a school and shelter for my curiosity.
#booksky
September 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I love libraries.
We went to this one in CDMX last week and it’s wicked cool!
P.S. There’s never been a better time to support your local library. I don’t know who I’d be if not for the many libraries that served as a school and shelter for my curiosity.
#booksky
We went to this one in CDMX last week and it’s wicked cool!
P.S. There’s never been a better time to support your local library. I don’t know who I’d be if not for the many libraries that served as a school and shelter for my curiosity.
#booksky
“But crafting policy wasn’t the goal of Microchip’s petition. Rather, he wanted to engender fear and rage in the MAGA faithful while simultaneously distracting and deflecting from the very real, and often very deadly, violence of the far-right.”
Fear and anger are fantastic unifiers. Unfortunately.
Fear and anger are fantastic unifiers. Unfortunately.
New: For @msnbc.com I wrote abt Trump’s absurd EO declaring antifa a “domestic terror org”
I trace history of MAGA manufacturing antifa bogeyman to both distract from v real far right violence, & to create a pretext for vigilantes & police to target the wider left www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
I trace history of MAGA manufacturing antifa bogeyman to both distract from v real far right violence, & to create a pretext for vigilantes & police to target the wider left www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | Trump‘s new anti-antifa panic is the start of something much more dangerous
The president signed an executive order Monday declaring antifa a “domestic terrorist organization.”
www.msnbc.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:35 PM
“But crafting policy wasn’t the goal of Microchip’s petition. Rather, he wanted to engender fear and rage in the MAGA faithful while simultaneously distracting and deflecting from the very real, and often very deadly, violence of the far-right.”
Fear and anger are fantastic unifiers. Unfortunately.
Fear and anger are fantastic unifiers. Unfortunately.
Musicians who participate in the White Christian Nationalism recruitment efforts are the greatest disappointment. Music unifies, this we know. Using it to unify people under supremacist ideology grieves me in a way that I cannot find appropriate words for.
@drleahpayne.bsky.social, meanwhile, has a helpful breakdown on yesterday's ceremony. I'm not sure how to characterize all the choices made by those involved. 2/x religionnews.com/2025/09/22/a...
At Charlie Kirk's memorial, Christian artists play a role as GOP's political messengers
(RNS) — Political activists have recruited Christian musicians to sell policy, and Christian musicians have used their concerts to condemn abortion and support sexual abstinence campaigns.
religionnews.com
September 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Musicians who participate in the White Christian Nationalism recruitment efforts are the greatest disappointment. Music unifies, this we know. Using it to unify people under supremacist ideology grieves me in a way that I cannot find appropriate words for.