@theguardian.com EU, in particular von der Leyen, has let many things go, bending the knee to the US/Trump. Automobile regulations including car safety and pollution from the huge monster trucks has also been compromised. Time for von der Leyen to listen, I'd say. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Not much you can really say, except 'we told you so': www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

A few words in celebration of the first flourishing of British jazz and Richard Morton Jack's incredible, indispensable Labyrinth book. www.patreon.com/posts/britis...

As always, a huge thank you to anyone still keeping pace with these posts. Its hugely appreciated., Continuing with this : A beautiful tribute to the power of human imagination 💙⚡x 52 Albums To Shape A Soul - Part 47 lippykidmusic.substack.com/p/52-albums-...

In my visits to London's museums, I'm always impressed by the many children in attendance. They're often engaged in an art project. I love that there is no cost of admission so all have access.😊 @lightacandle.bsky.social @mdstamper.bsky.social @anthonymajanlahti.bsky.social @tonylarch.bsky.social

They should to be getting paid for this extended Johnson vacation. My local rep is holding a phone-in town hall. Too afraid of facing his constituents.

Morning Monday morning… 355 days since leaving X, I’ve hit 1k “followers” here. But what matters are the happy few who actually take the time to interact and make it fun to be here. After all, for some reason, 1,467 people still follow me on X. If they were interested they’d know I won’t be back…

Morning all. Photographer Colin Jones, The Steelworks, West Hartlepool 1963.

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What a good week for new books. I’m so excited to read both of these! @thewaroncars.bsky.social & @modacitylife.com

Good thinking @etherdiver.bsky.social. Here's a few codes for Halloween (for anyone brave enough to listen 😱 👻): 8kfr-xzsa 2naw-ethb aa9e-ubqw x6sm-7jxf jy4f-vkaa 72px-gyub ml6s-7fmx feys-5m9p w7ue-btgn emwg-w7fj joehigham.bandcamp.com/yum

You should see the size of the contract!!

Have you signed to Vertigo Records?

The extraordinary space I get to perform in tonight at OGR Turin, to launch the opening of "Electric Dreams: Art & Technology Before the Internet." Now, look into my eyes, not around my eyes, into my eyes...

Les gouvernements français depuis 2012.

The federal criminal justice system is being systematically dismantled and destroyed piece by piece and turned into a mob boss’s network of corrupt consiglieres and thugs, where good people simply doing their jobs are rooted out and eradicated.

Trump Org’s income in the first half of 2024 was $51 million. In the first half of 2025 it rose to $864 million. A massive percentage came from foreigners. It should be the biggest scandal in the history of American politics. But few even care. www.reuters.com/investigatio...

Good call: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Cannot stop thinking about this one star review for Harlech Castle

Farage: epic grifter

Goodbye Jack DeJohnette, legendary musician, making great music for so, so many years. What better tribute than Jack in the Charles Lloyd 4tet. youtu.be/JTKu0fjjwMM?...

Our french-speaking followers may be interested in the webinar we'll give on June 12 about the "Universal Social Network" - a social network that is not bound to a specific app, but that any app can plug into. Join us to know more about this solution and the cooperative we are creating to carry […]

NEW: Russian interference case heads to Europe's 'Supreme Court' Ex-MPs with @the-citizens.bsky.social take landmark case to Grand Chamber. Case claims UK govt in breach of law for refusing to investigate foreign interference. 1/ www.thenational.scot/news/2556145...

This case stems from the systemic failure & subsequent cover-up revealed by 2020 Russia Report. Boris Johnson refused to investigate but what is UK govt's excuse now?? Read about this 5-year campaign & why it's even more necessary than ever now. substack.com/home/post/p-... 4/

It's pretty extraordinary timing in a case that has been running since 2020 & publication of Russia Report. @carolinelucas.bsky.social @benbradshaw.bsky.social @alynsmith.bsky.social have persevered even tho they've now left parliament. Why - even now - is UK govt refusing to investigate???

Dan has got it.

“Having worked in these administrations… you don't really want to pick a fight with Israel.” Middle East peace negotiator Robert Malley talks to @mehdirhasan.bsky.social about the influence of the lobbying group AIPAC on American politics. Watch the full interview: zeteo.com/p/robert-mal...

One benchmark of a democracy is whether it is willing to hold those who have served at the very highest levels to account. Can you imagine the United States ever doing something like this?

Ok, I actually had 11 of Pitchfork's "84 of 2025". Post sampling 33 more of theirs, I have a further 12. None of the 11 I had make my own Top 70 of 2025 so far. Of the new 12?Well, we'll see, once I've listened a bit more. For now though, here are my Top 70. You can see my taste is at odds with PF's

“.. They are the asylum seekers, the rule followers. They go into the federal building holding papers .. hoping for a measure of due process. Some leave the courthouse with a hearing date set months or years from now. Others disappear into ICE’s prison system.” @nymag.com nymag.com/intelligence...

The fact that something like this is being published - *published* - on a major newspaper tells you everything you need to know about how certain media are actively contributing to the collapse of societal norms

... Luigi Morleo, David John @thomaspiercy.bsky.social @sheerzed.bsky.social Belial Pelegrim Europe in Flames Grover Krantz Ümlaut Tzii, Baldruin Ramirez @stereolabgroop.bsky.social Autechre @scannerdot.com Bowing @joehigham.bsky.social Kenny Ueda Anantakara Bluetech @reisselpud.bsky.social ...

Nigel Farage now says that any suggestion he's been soft on Putin is "just nonsense". Here's a quick reminder of what he's said in the past

You might not know what I'm talking about, but this is 'Boys from the Blackstuff' in real time. Watch John Harris tell it like it is: youtu.be/Me8KJlzYymI?...

Sad to see a great artist pass away so soon. Goodbye D'Angelo, thank you for the wonderful inspiring music: www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

Definitely one for all the music nerds on bluesky. 😉 Enjoy: youtu.be/4F8h1xV-8aE?...

Don't wait for MSM to announce it... fascism is here.

We were in the studio today recording the episode that will drop on Tuesday October 21st, the day Life After Cars is published, just over one week from now! Preorder your copy today whenever books are sold. www.lifeaftercars.com

An interesting (and essential) take on what's developing in the USA, from A Different Bias. youtu.be/pT7FG0QzSt0?...

can you imagine just sitting down to plan this and not feeling any shame or hesitation. seeing jane goodall on the tv as you’re doing it and how her thing was gorillas and yours is getting ready to deport a guy who’s been wrongly imprisoned since reagan’s first term

#Haiku is alive in '25! Please share or retweet this reminder. And don't forget to enter! The Best Haiku search ends in 3 days! Submit at haikucrush.com #callforsubmissions #poetrycommunity #poetry #micropoetry #senryu #monoku #haikusaturday #saturdayhaiku #haikuchallenge #poetrybook #haikufeels

This headline should have read "Israel approves Hamas's plan ...", back in December 2023, but instead we all know how it didn't and what happened. Read on ...

This Reuters headline. Oof. Fascism isn't 'coming.' It's HERE. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...

I don't think I need say more: www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Multigrain 1.3! A lot of this update is based on user feedback: youtube.com/shorts/6L8bd... The Manual and Firmware link is at intellijel.com/support/

Morning all! I'm sure many people (here) will enjoy reading this article this morning: www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

Seems to sum up where we are (at present):

Beware .... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...