I loved Zeppelin's music in high school and college, and it's so refreshing to hear a measured, music-first take on them as (deeply, deeply flawed) human beings. Other biographers tend to treat them as idols or utter villains. If you haven't heard A History Of Rock Music In 500 Songs, you should.

@footballcliches.bsky.social This in an Athletic article today has me scratching my head. Yes Bayindir was powerless to stop the actual header, but he was also responsible for the header happening in the first place? And ironically had he been more powerful, the situation would have been avoided

Imagine scoring a goal THIS good and not even getting the satisfaction of the ball so much as touching the net 😭😭😭

ICYMI: This week we talked about Arctic Monkeys in 2006. An EP, a single, their tours, and a lineup change! Listen now (if you want)!

My favourite one like this is Don Henley getting Brian to autograph a copy of Pet Sounds. Brian signed it "thanks for all the great music" then thought for a second, crossed out "great", and wrote "good"

My favourite podcast doing a season on a band I’m mostly middling on. I get the feeling I’ll come out of it feeling more positive but it’s going to be a good ride

Anticipation has the habit to set you up for disappointment... but here's what you can look forward to anyway!

Introducing our new season... "Do U Wanna Know?: A Critical Analysis of the History, Cultural Impact, and Music of Arctic Monkeys". The first episode is out now!

One of the best ways to spend an hour or two every week. Worth checking out for the Peter Drury round

Today, on our R.E.M. podcast, join us for the season finale as we wrap up our thoughts on the band, their music, and their 31-year career. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Expect to find, *checks notes* people, behind your grey bins in future

This Reddit thread of people explaining the most unhinged reason they ever abandoned a book is a delight

Today, on our R.E.M. podcast, we spoke with Scott McCaughey about his time playing with R.E.M., his close collaboration with Peter Buck, the new record from The Minus 5, and those shows with Michael Shannon and Jason Narducy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

@footballcliches.bsky.social in the build up for Brentford vs Everton, Steve Sidwell has described Mikel Damsgard as someone “who can play on any pitch”. What players can’t play on what pitches?

Today, on our R.E.M. podcast, we dive into their 2008 World Tour in support of Accelerate. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Yesterday’s player was Brian Deane. Infamous for one thing and one thing only… His 2 year reign at Sarpsborg 08 Try your luck with today’s player now careerwego.com

New episode time! "Scaling The Skies - The 'Suede Era" is out now! The hype! The sales! Er..'The Shoop Shoop Song'! Available wherever you get your podcasts! Or link here. www.buzzsprout.com/2438248/epis...

Been on a quest to listen to every NOW compilation. Listening to NOW 20 today and flummoxed at Andrew Lloyd Webber making an appearance

Keir Starmer eats the salad in an Indian takeaway

OG Final Fantasy VII mixed with Match of the Day 2. I can see Barrett being a pundit

Always get excited for the match when there hasn’t been one for a while. I’m expecting to be bored shitless by 10 mins in

We have a short break from regular programming until the new year, but to tide you over we have pulled a couple of Patreon episodes from behind the paywall for your actual ears. Over the next 2 weeks, you will get parts 1+2 of last year's Xmas theme on one our Patreon shows, THE ULTIMATE PLAYLIST.

#Christmas cartoon

ICYMI: We released our end of year Christmas special yesterday. Fun and games, R.E.M. Christmas songs and a very special guest appearance! Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

Subject to change and all, but for now.. Early release schedule. Add to diaries accordingly! (?) 4.1.25: Preamble/The *Cover* Of A Magazine 1 18.1.25: Scaling The Skies - Thoughts on 'Suede' 1.2.25: The Cover Of A Magazine 2 15.2.25: Stay At Home Tonight - Thoughts on 'Dog Man Star'

@andrewhickey.500songs.com was not expecting to hear about Huddie Leadbetter on today’s Beach Boys episode - thank you

COLE: COOP, THEY CAUGHT THE CEO SHOOTER. HIS NAME WAS TONY SPAGHETTI, REAL BOY NEXT DOOR. ABS LIKE ADONIS. POLITICAL IDEAS OF A FUTON. PERHAPS THE IDEAL MAN

Happy birthday to Peter Buck! He introduced the mandolin to our podcast and helped in our decision not to cover side projects, having contributed to approximately 5 million albums! ##remband

R.E.M. take over top spot from Manics this year

ICYMI: This week, we wrapped up our deep-dive into REVEAL, the twelfth R.E.M. album. Listen now! If you've listened already, thank you! You're gonna be a star! #remband

A toilet with the wrestler Hilk Hugun behind it

My favourite podcast. My boys. Warning: kissing increases after listening

Last five gigs I’ve been to Australian Pink Floyd Pearl Jam UK Seattle Thrift Store Jack White Radiohead tribute act in a cathedral

I was lying on the couch one day watching MTV2. Eat You Alive by Limp Bizkit came on, I’d not heard it before, so left it on. My dad came in the room while it was playing to get something. It got to the chorus, Fred emphasising he will eat you alive. My dad just said “no you won’t” and left

Hi! ✨ I'm Jilly and I'm looking for new friends on Bluesky! 🩵🦋 My favourite games/series are: 👑 Kingdom Hearts 🗡️ Final Fantasy 👹 Persona/SMT ⚖️ Ace Attorney 🐹 Pokémon 🍂 Stardew Valley 🙋🏻‍♀️ The Sims ☔ Undertale 🪤 Zero Escape/Infinity series I like: 🎸 Indie/Alternative 🎧 Synthpop Reposts appreciated!

For anyone who is looking for a good podcast doing deep dives on discographies of bands/ acts etc., I recommend @whatismusicpod.bsky.social (Helps they’ve done an entire series on Radiohead and are now mid-REM season… but, yeah, a very good listen)

youtu.be/LipcAZzXGw4?... Wish this was on the album proper

I finished Final Fantasy VII Rebirth yesterday. This whole remake series is on course to - somehow - be even better than the original game

Hello, people of Bluesky! If you're joining us from elsewhere, business as usual. If you're new to us, we're a podcast doing discography deep-dives. This current season is on R.E.M. Previous seasons have been on Radiohead, Billie Eilish, Manic Street Preachers, Muse, and Lauryn Hill. Say hi!

Spider God: The archenemy of Muse

Makes you think #makes #you #think

WEEN

Generation Terrorists - bloated AND sexy at the same time, hence me loving it

Today will be spent listening to Manic Street Preachers