🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share. Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...

Multi-instrumentalist Saul Davies recalls the moment in 1993 when Brian Eno tried to introduce the members of James to the concept of the internet. (From Andy Fyfe’s piece on the band in the latest Classic Pop.)

soundcloud.com/tony-morris-... a couple of weeks ago I did something that people said needed vocals. I asked Tony nicely. at 105 bpm it more than meets the international standards to be categorised as a slow pumper and someone said it sounded quite sleazy

The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the problem here?

Scotland has a choice. We can be defined by fear or we can lead with compassion. The vast majority of Scotland want to be a country that treats all people, regardless of where they were born, with dignity and respect. We must say clearly that racist protests have no place here.

Please share this image around the world as it sums up who Starmer has invited to take tea with the King of Canada at a time when it is being threatened with annexation by a man who thinks he can grab any woman he wants by the pussy www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The free speech activist who built a list of professors he worked to get fired for their speech must be celebrated for his support of free speech, and anyone who quotes his speech accurately in context will be fired and/or face state punishment by the champions of free speech, do I have that right?

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion, after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year alone. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is getting squeezed by tariffs and high prices for groceries, utilities, and health care. The system is broken.

Witnesses Assumed Charlie Kirk Shooter Was Just Ordinary Gunman On School Campus

What happens when cruelty isn’t a byproduct of politics but the point itself? Enter Trump’s sadopopulism. Check out Jay Kuo's breakdown of this terrible ideology.

Patiently waiting for AI which blocks AI.

The upward redistribution of wealth over the past 50 years has shifted $80 trillion from the bottom 90% of Americans to the top 1%.  That’s $80 trillion that would have gone into the paychecks of the working class. The greatest trick of all is trickle-down economics.

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We are turning Earth into a unlivable Hot House Earth Earth was about 2.65 degrees Fahrenheit (or about 1.47 degrees Celsius) warmer in 2024 than in the late 19th-century (1850-1900) preindustrial average. The 10 most recent years are the warmest on record. climate.nasa.gov/vital-signs/...

On the hunt for Fringe inspo? We’ve rounded up our top picks of must-see shows across theatre, comedy, music, and more.

the nice folk at @heavenlyrecordings.bsky.social have made some of @optimo-espacio.bsky.social's remixes available at heavenlyrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/jd-twi...

One More Tune ILX and Friends Celebrate JD Twitch is now available thedarkoutside.bandcamp.com/album/ilx-an...

This will be available from 4pm UK time from the dark outside bandcamp page.

The White House was forced to react to South Park as Trump completely loses it with rage, calling the show “not relevant” and "hanging on by a thread," despite the show recently securing a $1.5 billion deal. Trump is considering suing over ‘tiny penis’ allegations.

Please consider sharing and supporting this fundraiser for the wonderful Keith McIvor (JD Twitch) who has recently been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour and needs access to urgent care: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/love2jdtwi.... Sending endless love to Keith and his family. Optimo forever.

In other news the sea in the Med is too hot for fish. But don't worry. In another 25 years they might get round to delivering net zero. If it isn't more profitable to carry on with drill baby drill politics www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Honestly, I think I’ve been really unfair to Reform voters by calling them gullible flagshagging twats for the past year. So, in an effort to make it up to them: I will grant three wishes to any Reform voter that sends me £15.

Ted Cruz: ‘Vacationing Is How I Grieve’

The builders behind Alligator Alcatraz and other detention sites are top DeSantis donors. They scored no-bid or “emergency” contracts worth tens of millions—while funneling cash into his political machine. Pay-to-play isn’t just speculation—it’s backed by the paper trail. 🧵

Ronnie Scott's, Soho. (1994)

No Rules, Only Goals: some reflections on the origins of football and the tactics of Tяump open.substack.com/pub/braggb/p...

Our work here is done 🥹🐶❤️

Nice quiet evening at Somerset Park tonight. Decent game overall and unlucky not to take Hibs to extra-time.

For those wondering...we'll be taking part in Record Store Day this year on April 12th! If there's anything in particular that you're hoping to find on the day then please let us know so we can order accordingly :-) Full list: www.recordstoreday.co.uk/rsd-list

More timeline cleanse ♥️

Frozen Gold.

Some old photo's, first three from Barcelona fourth one from Liverpool. #Graf #StreetArt #Graffiti

We're hiring! Do YOU love fulfilling people's record-receiving and listening dreams? Monorail is looking for an online assistant to join the mailorder team, with some shop time too. We're looking for someone 4 days a week. Details & how to apply: https://buff.ly/3C9pjvw

I need to get out more, in the meantime todays double bill matinee was The Satan Bug (1965) & The Andromeda Strain (1971).

Ask me next week and the list would no doubt be different, in no particular order; The Ramones Public Enemy Sigur Ros Turbonegro Aphex Twin Dinosaur Jr N.E.R.D. Devo Eric B & Rakim Daft Punk

Masochist Dog Enjoys Being Walked Around On Leash While Naked theonion.com/masochist-do...

Barras/Irish show pre-sale happening now ⚡️ Sing up to the mailing list in the next 24hrs to get pre-sale access. ➡️ mogwai.scot