#stateofshakedown PSA: I've defederated with all the domains I could find that copy content from Twitter/X. Long past due. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/22/technology/grok-x-ai-elon-musk-deepfakes.html?unlocked_article_code=1.GVA.fE7g.RA-YkJHe58eC&smid=nytcore-ios-share

RE: https://sfba.social/@drahardja/115940036718685321 This encapsulates the #democrats problem they've had for years. They're too scared of any possible criticism to actually take a stand on anything, or risk trying new messaging that might actually...you know...work. Well, that and the fact […]

According to a memo seen by @AssociatedPress, U.S. immigration officers are being told they can use force to enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, which goes against Fourth Amendment protections. https://flip.it/mCkywk #news #usnews #usimmigration #ice

Very cool comparison of the different space telescopes on the Helix Nebula. Source: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/webb/intricacies-of-helix-nebula-revealed-with-nasas-webb/ #Astrodon #astronomy

#eggy and #TapersChoice tour?! Looks rad

For some reason, very few people these days will stand up and say it, but: the US federal bureaucracy is one of the great wonders of the world, staffed with incredibly diligent people who do their jobs well and care deeply. Trump's destruction of the federal apparaus was a historic crime.

The IKEA bathroom music kind of sounds like Real Estate instrumentals and is kind of a bop??

A guy just walked out of the grocery store into the -5°F wind chill and said “whooo! You gotta LOVE chicago to live here!” and then fist bumped me

"Vast majority of men are only willing to engage in public violence if they feel like the people around them will approve of — and reward them for — that violence. ICE Watch works because it surrounds men seeking approval with people loudly expressing their disapproval." www.ms.now/opinion/minn...

#til about Renfrew Christie - a South African scholar who worked undercover to discover their budding nuclear program. He was caught and conivcted on terrorism charges. After being tortured, he used his forced confession to relay to ANC how to sabatoge the program - and it worked, key […]

#til about Renfrew Christie - a South African scholar who worked undercover to discover their budding nuclear program. He was caught and conivcted on terrorism charges. After being tortured, he used his forced confession to relay to ANC how to sabatoge the program - and it worked, key […]

every guy should check out the /r/bald subreddit. My hair started thinning in my 20s, and have gone from trimmers w/ guard to no guard to shaving over the years. For me and tons of people there, embracing the lack of hair and shaving feels so much than pretending it’s not male pattern baldness […]

3.5k people in front of me on the #goose two day MSG pass queue, 32k for one of the single nights 🙄 really wish they'd announced all of summer tour at once

Pavement U.S. summer tour dates

#goose is returning to MSG 6/19 + 6/20, and it looks like the promo art is by Chicago's own Justin Santora. Justin also did a great Goose poster in 2024 for the Salt Shed run

I am stunned tonight to learn of the passing of Bob Weir. One of my very favorite musicians and musical influences. He was often labeled as the ‘rhythm guitar’ player for the Grateful Dead. But as I became a bigger fan of the Grateful Dead and absorbed more of […] [Original post on hear-me.social]

As a reminder, one of these guys uses his platform to constantly speak out against this nightmarish administration and advocate for the oppressed and marginalized and the other is completely phucking silent.

Kind of wild there has been almost no coverage of the fact that the federal government unleashed chemical weapons against literal kids *at school*. workdaymagazine.org/minneapolis-...

I'm hiring a Lead Full Stack Engineer to join my team at Stitch Fix: https://www.stitchfix.com/careers/jobs?gh_jid=7437437&gh_jid=7437437 This is a remote-first, US-based position on the Discovery team, which is responsible for Freestyle, Stitch Fix's on-demand, personalized shop, among other […]

This is wild! "The Devil Went Down to Deep Gap" Bryan Sutton with Billy Strings. It's a re-imagining of the Charlie Daniels song with the Devil (Del McCoury) going down to Deep Gap where he encounters Doc Watson (voiced and guitar picking by Billy Strings). The video features animated versions […]

been catching up on 2025 albums I missed (thanks folks that make AOTY lists) and Ninajirachi's "I Love My Computer" is delivering the vibes I need rn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWl1Tu9oZmY

"It would be a misread to describe the surprise invasion of Venezuela as imperial expansion driven by the dictates of capitalism; it is, somehow, worse. Normal capitalism requires a working relationship with reality. Normal capitalism thrives on predictability. The Trump administration is […]

Punk rock turtles saved our art group from AI-generated spam.

The policy position I want from every Democrat running in 26 and 28: Abolish ICE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lERS4kJIQR8

‘“They killed my wife. I don’t know what to do,” the woman says through sobs in the footage, with a damaged SUV visible in the distance behind her. "We stopped to videotape, and they shot her in the head,” the woman cries.’ https://www.advocate.com/news/minnesota-ice-killed-wife

Here's my latest livemusic write-up, "Journey vs Destination" on jamming from Phish and SML and others. Enjoy! #livemusic #concertreviews #musicwriting https://neddyo.medium.com/december-2025-journey-vs-destination-208d9a4d5364

🎶OFFICIAL 2025 GOOSE BLISS PLAYLIST 🎶 List of my favorite bliss jams of the year. What did I miss? Link - 2nu.gs/49Fnqog

decided not to go see Four Tet last night after seeing the set times and learning he’d start at 1:30 AM. brb turning to dust

exciting news: @aburtch has moved to shakedown.social! he's a great music and politics poster, hype for him to be here

I never knew it was called the “Moylan arrow.” But now that I know, I will call it that. It’s such a super simple, yet super valuable innovation. https://www.jalopnik.com/2061179/inventor-little-arrow-what-side-fuel-filler-is-on-dies/

It’s a testament to decentralization that all it take to mirror a 13 minute video the US federal government does not want you to see is smashing that boost button https://hellions.cloud/@dannotdaniel/115766767486716869

Pardon me

it's fucked up that Nugs playlist links can only be opened on mobile, and has been that way for years

Early Christmas gift to myself - recently snagged a copy from A Live One from Dry Goods. Been coveting this one for a while and seems to sell out fast when available. #phish #nowPlaying #vinyl

the Wolf Parade “I’ll Believe in Anything” soundtrack for #heatedrivalry ep 5 is :chef_kiss:

Georgie Greep will hit play US/Canada dates in Spring 2026 with his North American unit full of awesome NYC area players: Cameron Campbell, Santiago Moyano, Dave Strawn, Charlie Schefft, and Eden Ray Marsh Highly recommend this show. Hope it comes your way […] [Original post on shakedown.social]

I know many of you who follow me don't work in climate science, but this is the biggest story in climate right now. Breaking up NCAR makes us all less safe and is another act of self-harm that will take decades to recover from. https://wapo.st/4p3YwDx

the right attitude

Goosemas thoughts based entirely on posts/set lists since I haven't heard a note of it yet: - Turns out not even time traveling goo is powerful enough to get #goose to take the stage when they say they will - Bold choice to replace Ric w/ Les Claypool, but it makes sense given the established […]

Saw two sets of mind bending in the round improv from #SML at Thalia Hall last night! XL second set with Ben LaMar Gay and Macie Stewart. Super happy to catch them again this year. The big group went a bit hard into the “frenzy of sounds” mode for me, but […] [Original post on shakedown.social]

Here's my latest livemusic write-up, "Collective in Copenhagen," on improvisation and collectivism (and King Gizzard) in Denmark and beyond. Enjoy! #livemusic #concertreviews #musicwriting https://neddyo.medium.com/november-2025-collective-in-copenhagen-8a74abceb9d4

If you recognize my profile picture, it will not surprise you that I am rather fond of 12/14/95. The second set remains the best set of music I’ve witnessed in my life. It’s my favorite concert ever. It is fucking insane that this was THIRTY years ago […] [Original post on shakedown.social]

I would say this is the first time I’ve been proud of Indiana in a while, but tbh it was just last week when Indiana win the Big 10 championship https://mastodon.social/@mattsheffield/115703456175546597

might fuck around and slay the mighty Set #KGLW

Anyone want a free ticket to Taper’s Choice in Venice tomorrow?

fuck yeah Hoosiers!

friday afternoon? time to crank the kaytranada boiler room https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5EQIiabJvk

can't believe #goose is doing a Dark Carnival theme for Goosemas and going to play an entire Insane Clown Posse album

Way to stand up to... *checks notes* 61-year-old recreational players. Good work, USTA. 🙃