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Simon Tucker

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Support worker music addict Radiohead and LFC fanboy. Eat a lot of bourbon biscuits. Vegan 🌱 Living sober ODAAT CRADLE THE INSPIRATION

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 5d

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Hi there, This November, I’m swimming for Dementia UK – a cause close to my heart. Just £10 could pay for the telephone costs of two families calling its free Dementia Helpline, so any support ...

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Jay Babcock @jaywbabcock.bsky.social · 7h

This album. I am reborn!

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 5h

YES!!! Cheers mate

Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 7h

If I Can’t Have You is a stunner

Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 8h

Disc 1. Not even close 😁x

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 8h

This is on my must-have vinyl list. It’s definitely due a decent reissue

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 9h

As someone who knew him for a while, and who was disgusted by what he did, I say oh well, how sad, nevermind. I just feel sorry for the victims who have this all trudged up again and his ex bandmates

Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 9h

faroutmagazine.co.uk/ian-watkins-...

Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins murdered in prison

Ian Watkins, the former vocalist in Lostprophets and convicted paedophile, has died aged 48 after being murdered in Wakefield Prison by an in-mate.

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Bethany Black @bethanyblack.bsky.social · 21h

“Best regards”

A letter from STANLEY KUBRICK
August 27, 1970
James T. Aubrey, Jr.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer
245N Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Dear James,
It has come to my attention that you and your
studio are considering producing a sequel to "2001:
A Space Odyssey" over my objections. My attorney informs me that you hold the option and, legally. there is little I can do to stop you.
However, I'd like you to know that I own the tapir bone prop from 2001 - the one "Moonwatcher" throws into the sky. If you attempt to make a sequel, I will cram that temur up your ass so far, it will take an as yet undiscovered alien super-intelligence to figure out how to dislodge it. Seriously, don't fuck with me.
Best regards,
Stanley Kubrick

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 15h

Sharing obvious AI videos and refusing to delete (and turning off replies) is not helping anyone

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 15h

www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-le...

Stewart Lee: The union jack thugs have taken my flag. So I’ve taken theirs

What do you do with a lot of cheap banners hanging from motorway bridges once you’ve torn them down?

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 1d

Can you think of a single movie in which there is a video from the government denouncing its political opponents playing on a loop in public spaces in which that government was the good guy?

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

A new Noem video is being played at airports trashing Democrats.

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 18h

Happy birthday Stu ✊

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Mark Dignam MDANT @markdignam69.bsky.social · 2d

My 18yo just released her first single five minutes ago! Give it a listen. She’s good.

Oh and please like and share (even if you don’t like it!) Thanks a million.

(Why, yes, the cover art is indeed by me!)

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Different Lane

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 1d

I remember seeing the famous Electricity performance on a beach. Think it was a night dedicated to Peel. Really made an impression on me. It was like hearing the past and the future at exactly the same time

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 1d

I think I’m one of the minority that think this is his greatest album even with all the brilliance that followed

Jon Savage @jonsavage.bsky.social · 1d

Bought OTD in 1970: this was a huge one for me at the time - twisted psych blues with a unique vision. So many great songs: Electricity. Plastic Factory, Yellow Brick Road, Sure ‘Nuff, Zig Zag Wanderer, Dropout Boogie. The one that crept up on me: the version of Robert Williams’ Grown So Ugly

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 1d

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Joy Division - Decades (Official Lyric Video)

YouTube video by Joy Division

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 1d

That’s a great line up

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Dave Clarkson @daveclarkson.bsky.social · 1d

Scissorgun, Polypores and the b.all plus lights and visuals. Soundchecks completed, lights dimmed and cue the music! Finish your Friday chippy tea and come down! Starts at 8pm at Gullivers, Oldham St, Manchester.

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 1d

humanists.uk/2025/10/09/h...

“All you need to do is follow the worms”

Homophobic Christian Nationalist mob targets London’s gay district

A homophobic religious mob calling themselves the ‘King’s Army’ organised an intimidating mob in the streets of London’s Soho – the heart of London’s LGBT+ community, home to many LGBT+ bars, clubs, a...

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 1d

joyzine.org/2025/10/09/a...

ALBUM REVIEW: BEAK> LIVE AT ZEBULON, LOS ANGELES, APRIL 2ND 2025 - Joyzine

Beak> live on their final tour with founder member Geoff Barrow.

joyzine.org

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 1d

A rat. Your face. Nom nom

Dave Hutchinson @hutchinsondave.bsky.social · 4d

‘Six words or _fewer_.”

A meme. There’s a skull at the top, followed by the words ‘WRITE A HORROR STORY IN SIX WORDS OR LESS’

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Wormhole World @wormholeworld.bsky.social · 1d

Delighted to announce the brand new album from Kaiho Zion.

Our new favourite manipulated sitar artist.

wormholeworld.bandcamp.com/album/eye-of...

eye of shiva, by kaiho zion

9 track album

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Lippy Kid @lippykidmusic.bsky.social · 1d

Great review Simon. I only caught Beak> live once as part of a festival appearance they made at Greenman. The mixture of humour inbetween each song you mention, and the seriousness for the music was evident throughout and made for a great set. I'll look forward to what comes next from them x

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Simon Tucker @situcker.bsky.social · 1d

Ah you’re in for a treat. The second album was the album that turned me onto them

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Joyzine @joyzineuk.bsky.social · 2d

"This album is an essential part of the Beak> story"

Simon Tucker reviews the "charm and enjoyment" of Beak> live in their final tour with founder member Geoff Barrow, recorded at Zebulon, Los Angeles.

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ALBUM REVIEW: BEAK> LIVE AT ZEBULON, LOS ANGELES, APRIL 2ND 2025 - Joyzine

Beak> live on their final tour with founder member Geoff Barrow.

joyzine.org

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