Tony Patterson
@tonyplutonium.bsky.social
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Tony Patterson
@tonyplutonium.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Naturally my first post here is to flog my book. Read it - it's pretty damn good!
www.amazon.com/Million-Mile...
www.amazon.com/Million-Mile...
More Women Who Rock Day 43
Lots of actors dabble in rock and roll. Some stop acting and just play music (what's the last thing you saw Taylor Momsen in?). Juliette Lewis seems to have been serious about both.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxkY...
Lots of actors dabble in rock and roll. Some stop acting and just play music (what's the last thing you saw Taylor Momsen in?). Juliette Lewis seems to have been serious about both.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxkY...
Juliette & The Licks - Youre Speaking My Language / Musicvideo HQ
YouTube video by RetroRocker Concerts
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
More Women Who Rock Day 43
Lots of actors dabble in rock and roll. Some stop acting and just play music (what's the last thing you saw Taylor Momsen in?). Juliette Lewis seems to have been serious about both.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxkY...
Lots of actors dabble in rock and roll. Some stop acting and just play music (what's the last thing you saw Taylor Momsen in?). Juliette Lewis seems to have been serious about both.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxkY...
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Amyl & the Sniffers make outstanding music, but they're also a 2025 standout for standing by their fans & supporting live music venues; after a free Melbourne gig was cancelled at the last minute, the band turned their performance fee into bar tabs at seven local joints, covering $35K in free drinks
December 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Amyl & the Sniffers make outstanding music, but they're also a 2025 standout for standing by their fans & supporting live music venues; after a free Melbourne gig was cancelled at the last minute, the band turned their performance fee into bar tabs at seven local joints, covering $35K in free drinks
More Women Who Rock Day 42
I've been looking forward to posting this one. No, it's not rock - it's just fun! No idea where singer-songwriter Meels is from (pretty sure it's NOT Nashville).
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjo...
I've been looking forward to posting this one. No, it's not rock - it's just fun! No idea where singer-songwriter Meels is from (pretty sure it's NOT Nashville).
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjo...
Meels - The Wizard (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Meels
www.youtube.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 42
I've been looking forward to posting this one. No, it's not rock - it's just fun! No idea where singer-songwriter Meels is from (pretty sure it's NOT Nashville).
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjo...
I've been looking forward to posting this one. No, it's not rock - it's just fun! No idea where singer-songwriter Meels is from (pretty sure it's NOT Nashville).
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSjo...
More Women Who Rock Day 41
I love everything about this video - the early iPhone ad aesthetic, the Paremore-ish sound - it all works for me. I'll be looking for more of their stuff!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdav...
I love everything about this video - the early iPhone ad aesthetic, the Paremore-ish sound - it all works for me. I'll be looking for more of their stuff!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdav...
South Arcade - 2005 (Official Video)
YouTube video by South Arcade
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 41
I love everything about this video - the early iPhone ad aesthetic, the Paremore-ish sound - it all works for me. I'll be looking for more of their stuff!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdav...
I love everything about this video - the early iPhone ad aesthetic, the Paremore-ish sound - it all works for me. I'll be looking for more of their stuff!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdav...
More Women Who Rock Day 40
I missed Friday so I'm posting a two-fer today. The Warning is a band started by sisters in Monterrey, MX a dozen years ago. They rock hard and the video is quite clever.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j13u...
I missed Friday so I'm posting a two-fer today. The Warning is a band started by sisters in Monterrey, MX a dozen years ago. They rock hard and the video is quite clever.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j13u...
The Warning - Six Feet Deep (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheWarningVEVO
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 40
I missed Friday so I'm posting a two-fer today. The Warning is a band started by sisters in Monterrey, MX a dozen years ago. They rock hard and the video is quite clever.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j13u...
I missed Friday so I'm posting a two-fer today. The Warning is a band started by sisters in Monterrey, MX a dozen years ago. They rock hard and the video is quite clever.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=j13u...
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"You can't park there mate"
November 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
"You can't park there mate"
If you're shopping local (as we all should be), check out Margaret Lane Gallery in Hillsborough. Love this painting by Jeannette, inspired by decades of going to shows
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 AM
If you're shopping local (as we all should be), check out Margaret Lane Gallery in Hillsborough. Love this painting by Jeannette, inspired by decades of going to shows
More Women Who Rock Day 39
Since I just saw "Cindy Lou Who" in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, I thought it was a good day to feature The Pretty Reckless. Yeah, the lyrics are pretty predictable but the sound is on point - pure straight-ahead rock and roll.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpZ...
Since I just saw "Cindy Lou Who" in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, I thought it was a good day to feature The Pretty Reckless. Yeah, the lyrics are pretty predictable but the sound is on point - pure straight-ahead rock and roll.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpZ...
The Pretty Reckless - Take Me Down (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by PrettyRecklessVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 39
Since I just saw "Cindy Lou Who" in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, I thought it was a good day to feature The Pretty Reckless. Yeah, the lyrics are pretty predictable but the sound is on point - pure straight-ahead rock and roll.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpZ...
Since I just saw "Cindy Lou Who" in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, I thought it was a good day to feature The Pretty Reckless. Yeah, the lyrics are pretty predictable but the sound is on point - pure straight-ahead rock and roll.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQpZ...
More Women Who Rock Day 38
If yesterday's Lobsterbomb fit into an early 80s vibe, Cali's Scowl is much more mid-late 90s hardcore (although pretty melodic!). It doesn't hurt that Kat reminds me of a 9:30 Club bartender that I used to crush on in '83.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PALt...
If yesterday's Lobsterbomb fit into an early 80s vibe, Cali's Scowl is much more mid-late 90s hardcore (although pretty melodic!). It doesn't hurt that Kat reminds me of a 9:30 Club bartender that I used to crush on in '83.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PALt...
Scowl - Not Hell, Not Heaven (Official Video)
YouTube video by ScowlVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:17 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 38
If yesterday's Lobsterbomb fit into an early 80s vibe, Cali's Scowl is much more mid-late 90s hardcore (although pretty melodic!). It doesn't hurt that Kat reminds me of a 9:30 Club bartender that I used to crush on in '83.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PALt...
If yesterday's Lobsterbomb fit into an early 80s vibe, Cali's Scowl is much more mid-late 90s hardcore (although pretty melodic!). It doesn't hurt that Kat reminds me of a 9:30 Club bartender that I used to crush on in '83.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PALt...
More Women Who Rock Day 37
Tune in Berlin's Lobsterbomb and suddenly it's 1982 again, in all the best ways. Retro indie punk that rocks
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCmv...
Tune in Berlin's Lobsterbomb and suddenly it's 1982 again, in all the best ways. Retro indie punk that rocks
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCmv...
Lobsterbomb - Not Again (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by LOBSTERBOMB BAND
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:14 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 37
Tune in Berlin's Lobsterbomb and suddenly it's 1982 again, in all the best ways. Retro indie punk that rocks
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCmv...
Tune in Berlin's Lobsterbomb and suddenly it's 1982 again, in all the best ways. Retro indie punk that rocks
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCmv...
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
More Women Who Rock Day 36
I was going to post Clash at Demonhead today (one of my favorite fake bands) but figured I ought to post Metric instead, as they did "Black Sheep" for the movie except that Brie Larsen did the vocals. Love Envy Adams' voice!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArkD...
I was going to post Clash at Demonhead today (one of my favorite fake bands) but figured I ought to post Metric instead, as they did "Black Sheep" for the movie except that Brie Larsen did the vocals. Love Envy Adams' voice!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArkD...
Metric - Black Sheep (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Comic-Con Performance)
YouTube video by MetricVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:37 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 36
I was going to post Clash at Demonhead today (one of my favorite fake bands) but figured I ought to post Metric instead, as they did "Black Sheep" for the movie except that Brie Larsen did the vocals. Love Envy Adams' voice!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArkD...
I was going to post Clash at Demonhead today (one of my favorite fake bands) but figured I ought to post Metric instead, as they did "Black Sheep" for the movie except that Brie Larsen did the vocals. Love Envy Adams' voice!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArkD...
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Heartbreaking stuff. And more good journalism from @charlotteobserver.com which has been a part of an incredible effort from local media to cover this past week’s attack on our city.
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Heartbreaking stuff. And more good journalism from @charlotteobserver.com which has been a part of an incredible effort from local media to cover this past week’s attack on our city.
More Women Who Rock Day 35
Okay, obviously Adelaide's aleksiah is squarely in the pop category but it's good pop (y'all need to dance more) and cute as hell. It's Friday - get up and move!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2R1...
Okay, obviously Adelaide's aleksiah is squarely in the pop category but it's good pop (y'all need to dance more) and cute as hell. It's Friday - get up and move!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2R1...
aleksiah - Punch Drunk Love (Music Video)
YouTube video by aleksiah
www.youtube.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 35
Okay, obviously Adelaide's aleksiah is squarely in the pop category but it's good pop (y'all need to dance more) and cute as hell. It's Friday - get up and move!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2R1...
Okay, obviously Adelaide's aleksiah is squarely in the pop category but it's good pop (y'all need to dance more) and cute as hell. It's Friday - get up and move!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2R1...
I'm guessing you're already tired of reading about Nuzzi, Lizza, RFKJr, etc but this is a worthwhile discussion of the state of modern journalism.
"She’s not trying to rebuild her reputation as a journalist—she’s building a different kind of brand entirely, one where being interesting matters more than being ethical, where attention is the only currency that still spends."
The best thing I have read about her. www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
The best thing I have read about her. www.mediaite.com/opinion/the-...
The Olivia Nuzzi Comeback Is Everything Wrong With Modern Media
Olivia Nuzzi’s comeback isn’t a personal scandal story—it’s proof that today’s media rewards access, personality, and controversy more than ethics.
www.mediaite.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
I'm guessing you're already tired of reading about Nuzzi, Lizza, RFKJr, etc but this is a worthwhile discussion of the state of modern journalism.
More Women Who Rock Day 34
There are lots of paths to success these days - Irish band Florence Road found theirs by posting covers on Tiktok and now they're opening for Olivia Rodrigo. Ya never know. Love the 90s vibe!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7K...
There are lots of paths to success these days - Irish band Florence Road found theirs by posting covers on Tiktok and now they're opening for Olivia Rodrigo. Ya never know. Love the 90s vibe!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7K...
Florence Road - Break The Girl (live from the pit)
YouTube video by Florence Road
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 34
There are lots of paths to success these days - Irish band Florence Road found theirs by posting covers on Tiktok and now they're opening for Olivia Rodrigo. Ya never know. Love the 90s vibe!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7K...
There are lots of paths to success these days - Irish band Florence Road found theirs by posting covers on Tiktok and now they're opening for Olivia Rodrigo. Ya never know. Love the 90s vibe!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN7K...
This is the way.
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This is the way.
Reposted by Tony Patterson
remember this "case" began with DHS press person claiming that multiple vehicles had ambushed and cornered CBP agents in a scene reminiscent of Baghdad 2007
BREAKING: Federal prosecutors have dismissed all charges against two Chicagoans, including a woman shot by federal agents, who were accused of ramming a vehicle driven by Border Patrol agents on Oct. 4, court records show.
Background, for @wttw.bsky.social: news.wttw.com/2025/10/05/2...
Background, for @wttw.bsky.social: news.wttw.com/2025/10/05/2...
2 Chicagoans, Including Woman Shot by Federal Agents, Charged with Ramming Border Patrol Vehicle
Marimar Martinez, 30, and Anthony Ian Santos Ruiz, 21, are facing felony charges of “forcibly assaulting, impeding, and interfering with a federal law enforcement officer,” federal prosecutors announc...
news.wttw.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
remember this "case" began with DHS press person claiming that multiple vehicles had ambushed and cornered CBP agents in a scene reminiscent of Baghdad 2007
More Women Who Rock Day 33
For your hump day, here's some really nice guitar-driven indie rock from NZ. They formed in high school and made it to the finals of a national band competition before Covid shut it down. Very listenable!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M64g...
For your hump day, here's some really nice guitar-driven indie rock from NZ. They formed in high school and made it to the finals of a national band competition before Covid shut it down. Very listenable!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M64g...
Coast Arcade - City Limits (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Coast Arcade
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 33
For your hump day, here's some really nice guitar-driven indie rock from NZ. They formed in high school and made it to the finals of a national band competition before Covid shut it down. Very listenable!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M64g...
For your hump day, here's some really nice guitar-driven indie rock from NZ. They formed in high school and made it to the finals of a national band competition before Covid shut it down. Very listenable!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=M64g...
More Women Who Rock Day 32
This series of posts may be a confession of how fucking out of touch I can sometimes be when it comes to new music. Like why I haven't been listening to Nova Twins for freaking ever is just embarrassing. Crank this shit up!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r42H...
This series of posts may be a confession of how fucking out of touch I can sometimes be when it comes to new music. Like why I haven't been listening to Nova Twins for freaking ever is just embarrassing. Crank this shit up!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r42H...
Nova Twins - N.O.V.A (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Nova Twins
www.youtube.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 32
This series of posts may be a confession of how fucking out of touch I can sometimes be when it comes to new music. Like why I haven't been listening to Nova Twins for freaking ever is just embarrassing. Crank this shit up!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r42H...
This series of posts may be a confession of how fucking out of touch I can sometimes be when it comes to new music. Like why I haven't been listening to Nova Twins for freaking ever is just embarrassing. Crank this shit up!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=r42H...
More Women Who Rock Day 31
I think I'm with Cami from Sludge Mother on this one - "I Don't Want A Job". Enjoy!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq5G...
I think I'm with Cami from Sludge Mother on this one - "I Don't Want A Job". Enjoy!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq5G...
Sludge Mother - I Don't Want A Job [Official Video]
YouTube video by Sludge Mother
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 31
I think I'm with Cami from Sludge Mother on this one - "I Don't Want A Job". Enjoy!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq5G...
I think I'm with Cami from Sludge Mother on this one - "I Don't Want A Job". Enjoy!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq5G...
Oh, no reason
"Behind four walls of stone the rich man sleeps
It's time we put the flame torch to their keep"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcr2...
"Behind four walls of stone the rich man sleeps
It's time we put the flame torch to their keep"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcr2...
Elton John LIVE REMASTERED - Burn Down The Mission (Royal Festival Hall, London, UK) | 1972
YouTube video by Elton John HD Collection
www.youtube.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Oh, no reason
"Behind four walls of stone the rich man sleeps
It's time we put the flame torch to their keep"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcr2...
"Behind four walls of stone the rich man sleeps
It's time we put the flame torch to their keep"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tcr2...
It's a pretty fall day - go buy some pretty fall art at Hillsborough's Margaret Lane Gallery!
@artbyjeannettej.bsky.social
@artbyjeannettej.bsky.social
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It's a pretty fall day - go buy some pretty fall art at Hillsborough's Margaret Lane Gallery!
@artbyjeannettej.bsky.social
@artbyjeannettej.bsky.social
More Women Who Rock Day 30
Hitsujibungaku has been around since 2011, when the lead singer first formed her band while in high school. Their US debut was in Honolulu last December and they've done a short West Coast tour since.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AteW...
Hitsujibungaku has been around since 2011, when the lead singer first formed her band while in high school. Their US debut was in Honolulu last December and they've done a short West Coast tour since.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AteW...
羊文学 - Addiction (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by 羊文学
www.youtube.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 30
Hitsujibungaku has been around since 2011, when the lead singer first formed her band while in high school. Their US debut was in Honolulu last December and they've done a short West Coast tour since.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AteW...
Hitsujibungaku has been around since 2011, when the lead singer first formed her band while in high school. Their US debut was in Honolulu last December and they've done a short West Coast tour since.
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AteW...
More Women Who Rock Day 29
Okay, betcha didn't expect Chappell Roan to pop up here but she's kind of awesome. Check out the SNL performance of this song as well - seriously funny!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dubt...
Okay, betcha didn't expect Chappell Roan to pop up here but she's kind of awesome. Check out the SNL performance of this song as well - seriously funny!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dubt...
Chappell Roan - The Giver (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by ChappellRoanVEVO
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:24 PM
More Women Who Rock Day 29
Okay, betcha didn't expect Chappell Roan to pop up here but she's kind of awesome. Check out the SNL performance of this song as well - seriously funny!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dubt...
Okay, betcha didn't expect Chappell Roan to pop up here but she's kind of awesome. Check out the SNL performance of this song as well - seriously funny!
#womenrock
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dubt...