Like so many others, I've been deeply reliant on Watch Duty the last few days, a nonprofit fire wildfire tracking service. I made a donation to their work, because I have no doubt that it has literally saved lives this week. app.watchduty.org

via Mutual Aid LA : 

LA relief/ shelter resources

docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

For SoCal friends, Here is a list of resources for shelter, animal boarding, free items, and distribution hubs. These places can also use donations (e.g., food, water, masks, and blankets). Please consider donating if you can. For more info, visit Instagram: mutualaidla

Pasadena Humane has seen an influx of over 300 animals due to the fires. People lined up down the block to drop off beloved pets they could not take with them when they fled their homes. Some animals arrived with burns and injuries and are being treated. Donations and fosters are needed NOW.

Just uploaded a video how to play Rangda’s Idols Eye on the Six Organs’ Patreon. Jeez, it’s hard enough explaining how to play my own songs but explaining how to play something Rick Bishop wrote is almost impossible.

Thank you to every brave union member striking today. Don’t be a scab! Buy local garbage instead of prime garbage.

[email protected] we agree! It’s time for the Living Wage for Musicians Act 💪 sign on to support the LWFMA here: weareumaw.org/make-streami...

For consideration on this Bandcamp Friday, if you haven't scooped a copy on vinyl yet! ameliacourthouse.bandcamp.com/album/broken...

East Coast Notifications vs. West Coast Notifications

Magik Markers’ and the world’s own Pete Nolan has ushered a sunshine Spectre Folk record into the world— just in time for it being too dark. Mr. Rogers said look for the helpers and that’s this record. Peacers/Sic Alps Mike Donovan and Pete mixed it together and you can finally hear Spectre words! 🌟

Why Spotify Wrapped is the John Lewis advert of streaming (from the archive by @eamonn-forde.bsky.social) thequietus.com/opinion-and-...

Check it out! Radar.. the single from the new Spectre Folk record Quabbin Winter.. pre orders start next Friday: youtu.be/lJPo3F5lbcw

who cares if aliens invade earth. what are they gonna do, ruin it

I'm really looking forward to leaving the house and rejoining society on Thursday to see @6organs.bsky.social at Tubby's. This poster's real dope but the 4 in 14 really looks a lot like a 9. Almost thought the show was next week. Trying real hard to be a people here.

Since I have scads — scads, I tell you! — of new followers, I may as well announce that preorders are up for my latest double LP. All proceeds from preorders go to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund. mattweston.bandcamp.com/album/commun...

Our beautiful friend Chris Berry @softabuse.bsky.social holds a good log & needs our help cos of health & $. More info here www.giveinkind.com/inkinds/Y5E4...

this weds (nov 13) BEN CHASNY/TASHI DORJI show at epsilon spires in brattleboro. i guess their boston show got cancelled, making it easier for us rural types to get some aktion. opening band will feature both iohn & oscar shaw. hep! www.epsilonspires.org/event-info/b...

The talented and lovely Cree McCree is facing eviction in the wake of the unexpected death of her husband Donald Miller. Both of these artists have always been so generous to their community, if you can help, please do: gofund.me/f5e008f0