From a professional comms perspective, I'd say a good start for Labour combatting far right rhetoric would be to stop repeating it, saying they "understand it" or including its stock tropes in official documents pretty much any time they talk about migration. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

RIP Steve Cropper - one of the greatest guitarists ever

It really is

For context the 'Middle England' referred to here is the 0.5% of households living in homes worth more than £2 million

Asked if Keir Starmer believes British people want to "see refugee children pulled out of school and deported after 10 years in this country”, his spokesman says that “what the British public wants and what this government was elected on a mandate to deliver was to secure our borders"

You cant parachute asylum seekers into deprived areas, in completely inappropriate housing, then say those migrants are 'dividing our country'. You divided the country because you can't organise a basic service and process claims in a timely way

So depressing that any political issue in this country is either about immigration or is blamed on immigration. We need someone with a voice brave enough to call this out for what it is; hysteria, deflection of blame and good old fashioned racism. Shame on any party or person involved.

Your Prime Day reminder that half of Amazon warehouse workers struggle with food & housing costs. A third have had to rely on government assistance like SNAP — which is about to get cut. If Bezos can spend $50M on a wedding, Amazon can afford to treat its workers with dignity.

From the very same paragraph in Orwell's essay: "England has got to be true to herself. She is not being true to herself while the refugees who have sought our shores are penned up in concentration camps, and company directors work out subtle schemes to dodge their Excess Profits Tax."

The idea that the progressive left used the internet to bully institutions into accepting unpopular, far-left positions is the exact opposite of what has actually happened. The alt-right used the internet for ideological capture and they are now in the White House bragging about it daily

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If anyone fancies a first listen to the incredible new Arjuna Oakes album, we’re streaming it in full on Bandcamp at 7pm (bst) tonight… arjunaoakes.bandcamp.com/merch/while-...

On international jazz day can I recommend this beautiful new record to you? Deeply special debut from Mark Millington AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/JyPKYLFA

Class Warfare is when top 1% uses the media to instruct you that a slight tax increase on the top 1% is Class Warfare.

This moment when the penny drops that trying to implement bathroom bans is an impossibility for the former Tory Chief Secretary Simon Clarke is delicious.

Facebook may not be good for much but… Today’s Memories has reminded me that it’s a year since my wife called the lion, in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, “Aswad”.

Rachel Reeves is right that the world has changed - so why won’t she change her strategy to reflect it? Rigid adherence to arbitrary fiscal rules & refusing wealth taxes is a political choice that’s causing huge pain & harm, as well as laying out the welcome mat for the populists at Reform UK

Disability is not a moral failing. It’s not a punishment. It’s simply part of being human. If you live long enough, you will likely experience some kind of disability. It’s one of the only minority groups you can join at any time. Stop treating us as less than & help us combat ableism!

Fascism.

WHAT IF I DON'T WANT TO. UNLOCK MY FUCKING PRODUCTIVITY, HAVE YOU THOUGHT OF THAT HM?

Andrew Neil now.... and exactly four months ago. A great example of the British Right finally catching up. Their primary objective of 'owning the libs' has hit brutal reality.

On a beautiful sunny international women’s day in London, you need this gorgeous music from the phenomenal Inês Loubet Quattro De Dezembro embodied sunlight and beauty while calling for empathy and harmony. AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/g7RyVp

This live session by Mörk is perfect for a sunny Saturday morning. Honestly one of the most amazing songs I’ve had the pleasure of releasing on @albertsfavourites.bsky.social Go and listen to Only Mine now. Unique live version is on their YouTube and you need to hear the album Still Dreamin’

A beautiful album. Love this.

Arjuna is such a crazy talent. Working with him and getting to know him over the last year has been a privilege. I’m so happy for him that we’re finally at this moment of announcing his debut album. It’s so beautiful and grows and grows more special over time.

It’s happening. The debut album from Arjuna Oakes arrives May 9th. A beautiful double vinyl full of gorgeous songwriting, textures & layers of inspiring musicianship. While I’m Distracted is the whole heart of this brilliant young artist. Pre-order/save now. AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/TJ3cCPTW

Despite endless stories that suggest the opposite, unemployment has stayed steady - & historically low at 4.4% The panic about too many people & too many of them being on benefits is misplaced. The problem is the wealth we all create goes only to the rich #r4today

I really appreciate all the messages of love and support for this new one. More radio play than I would have expected for such a slow burner. I really do love seeing songs shared. Never gets old for me. A genuine little buzz every time. All @bandcamp.com proceeds to @earthpercent.bsky.social

We should definitely be posting more here! Sorry! How about an offering of pure beautiful sunshine this morning. Inês Loubet has shared a brand new piece. 1st new music since her debut album Senga and it’s gorgeous! That chorus! Quatro de Dezembro is out now. AlbertsFavourites.lnk.to/g7RyVpTW

"Anti-migrant politics will not build a single house, staff a single hospital or raise anyone’s wages. Instead, by echoing its rhetoric, the government is simply fuelling the rise of Reform UK" Well done to these Labour MPs, trade unionists, and members. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

What was the (probably channel 4) show in the 90s where they would go round a students house and improvise some horrifying meal from whatever they had available?

Max Richter has spoken to UK MPs in two select committees to argue against UK government plans to allow artificial technology (AI) to be trained using copyrighted music. #MaxRichter Warns UK MPs of Effect of AI on Music https://buff.ly/3QawzLc

I’ve just shared 3 new songs inspired by this beautiful world at winter. My proceeds go to @earthpercent.bsky.social to fight climate change. Bandcamp are giving all their proceeds to help artists hit by the fires in California. Please support if you can scrimshire.bandcamp.com/album/frosted

It’s felt really positive in recent years that these conversations are happening more openly in the studios I’m in and in some cases we’re specifically structuring projects around artist’s menstrual cycles and where they feel best able to direct their energy. Helpful read from CDR

When will Govt learn you can’t out-Reform Reform - you end up simply legitimising their toxic narrative. To see off populists, Labour needs to invest in public services & local communities, making a real difference to people’s lives - levy a wealth tax & use it to improve people’s lives *now*

Crockett: “I’m tired of the white tears. If you’re competent you’re not concerned. When you compare me to Greene/Boebert there’s no comparison… The only ppl crying are mediocre white boys beaten out by people that had to work much harder.” Full: www.instagram.com/reel/DFp8K0M...

In the latest Bandcamp Weekly, Confucious MC and Bastien Keb stop by to talk about getting out of their comfort zone, David Lynch, and their new record "Songs for Lost Travellers." bandcamp.com?show=813

This is VERY good news. Love bookshop.org and all the stuff they do! www.salon.com/2025/01/28/b...

On Feb 7, Bandcamp will be donating 100% of our proceeds to MusiCares to provide emergency aid for artists in need, partnering with A2IM, WIN, Harman, Lagunitas, Roland, Shure, Victrola, and Women in Music to amplify the effort. Mark your calendar & spread the word. bit.ly/4gt9ka4

When a single billionaire can accumulate more money in 10 seconds than their employees make in one year, while workers struggle to meet the basic cost of rent and medicine, then yes, every billionaire really is a policy failure. Read our op-ed here ⤵️

He's right. I'm going to be posting a video of the whole presentation hopefully by the weekend, time allowing. Stay tuned!

New & Notable: Rapper Confucious MC and producer Bastien Keb filter hip-hop through jazz and folk on a joint LP with Kofi Flexxx, Zemora Amour, and more. confuciusmcxbastienkeb.bandcamp.com/album/songs-...

if you haven’t already it might be a good idea to sign up to my mailing list before friday but what do i know?! 👀🍃⚔️😈 shura.os.fan/sign-up 📸 by charlotte croft

We all need to thank Liz Pelly for properly reporting this massive underhanded, morally messed up, anti-music strategy at Spotify.

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