This is utterly incredible and I support every word of the manifesto.

Vaping was sold as the safe alternative to smoking. The evidence is now telling a more complicated – and more worrying – story.

If you are a PHD student interested in computational social science & how it can be applied to real-world problems, join us. You can find out more here: socialmedialab.ca/about/ & here: socialmedialab.ca/research/. See also our press coverage here: socialmedialab.ca/media-covera...

Our oldest new music is out now! It's been a real labour of love, this one.

'Stand & Wait', backed by 'Ambers' is now available to download and stream. It's taken us 20 years to get this right, we hope you enjoy. firebirdunion.bandcamp.com/album/stand-... open.spotify.com/album/5vtP3e... #newmusic #indie #watford #london #losangeles

Matt Churchill (@mattchurchill.co.uk) Reinterprets 'Octopus's Garden' with Emotional Depth in Latest Single #DiscoverNewMusic

20 years ago we tried to write our greatest song. We failed. In 2025 we finally finished it. 'Stand & Wait’, out May 15th. #newmusic

@adriankajumba.bsky.social to be clear, Luton were not a "significant force" in the top flight in the 90s. #watfordfc

It's here! In May I'm playing a Beatles all dayer in #Walthamstow. To support the gig, today I've released my version of Octopus's Garden. You can download it for free, or stream it in the usual places. mattchurchill.bandcamp.com/track/octopu...

In May I'm playing a Beatles all dayer in Walthamstow with JWWEntertainment. I've recorded a version of a song that I think is unfairly dismissed as a throwaway. I see Octopus's Garden differently. mattchurchill.bandcamp.com/track/octopu...

I was lucky enough to be included in the. Rookery Remembers @watfordfc.bsky.social film. Some wonderful #WatfordFC stories (and mine!) here. youtu.be/W07MnY7IsuI?...

A nostalgic #watford musical trip, if you're into it. open.spotify.com/playlist/1JN...

A few weeks ago, I caught up with Steve Backshall at Walthamstow Wetlands to hear from him about how we can make London’s rivers something we can all be proud of. Ahead of tomorrow’s Boat Race, watch this ⬇️

@bidetofevil.wtf @michaelhartt.bsky.social here he is.

Today was one of those days I feel so grateful to support #watfordfc, my local team. Thanks @michaelhartt.bsky.social @bidetofevil.wtf, see you at Rotherham in two years 😅

“No man is good enough to be another’s master” Today I shall be pondering upon William Morris, born 191 years ago today…

This week I was lucky enough to chat about #socialmedia analytics with Madeleine Dudas and Alina Dallal from Oktopost. Some probing questions in the Q&A too; you can watch it back here: youtu.be/SyZCjTXy434?...

I'm very grateful to @thomathyent.bsky.social for saying some very kind words about Chasing Echoes: www.thomathyentertainment.com/2025/02/matt... #newmusic

A show of good faith to that ‘reset’ Starmer to offer EU youth mobility scheme in post-Brexit reset @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social Chair @europeanmovement.co.uk ‘We need to start pulling this country out of the no-growth quagmire of Brexit & start giving people hope for a better, brighter future’

Movies you've watched more than six times, GIFs only.

We're supporting @bandcamp.com and @musicares.bsky.social to help musicians impacted by the wildfires in LA. Half of Firebird Union is on the doorstep of the fires in LA, this is personal to us. The pic is from two weeks ago. Find out more here: daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban... #lastrong #la

Sad to see the 👑 leave #watfordfc but totally understandable. I hope he enjoys the weather and wins the league. Forever a Hornet 🐝 www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/248946...

A pop blog wrote some nice things about our new song! #musicsky

@hyprln.bsky.social's album Koinkidink is now a @bandcamp.com exclusive. If you're into avante-garde dance pop (that doesn't do it justice), go and check it out. hyperlion.bandcamp.com/album/koinki... #musiciansky

Reddit now more popular than X and LinkedIn in the UK, according to Ofcom. Interesting that this is attributed to Google search algo changes. Wonder who else has benefitted/suffered similarly? www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

We're really grateful for the opportunity - it's such a buzz hearing your tracks on the radio!! #watford #newmusic

Our new single is out now, on all major streaming platforms! Hope you like it 🎶

If you see this, post 4 of your favourite #StarTrek characters from four different series. *There's a version of this where I just did Worf.

The very best micropub in E4, if not all the land, is here! bsky.app/profile/stag... #highamspark

Very impressive numbers here. Will it be maintained in the short term to make BlueSky an even more serious player?

Some initial thoughts on @bsky.app and community building. 1/3 The lack of widespread engagement-baiting indicates folks are in this to connect properly. The age of building a vanity following is gone, or at least we're more savvy to it this time round...

I recently joined an #Adzact discussion looking at content strategy development. It was fab to talk #AI, #contentstrategy and engaging with your community to find out they want from you as an organisation. Have a read of the outcome of the chat 👇 www.adzact.com/resource/col...