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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Apr 29

Say hello to the Grinch that stole Xmas.

www.nytimes.com/2025/04/29/b...

Retailers Fear Toy Shortages at Christmas as Tariffs Freeze Supply Chain

Toy makers and stores are freezing holiday orders, predicting shortages and higher prices. Some are consulting bankruptcy lawyers, fearing their firms won’t survive.

www.nytimes.com

Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Mar 12

Do you talk about how the Law & Order ripped of this song for their theme song? open.spotify.com/track/7DMOoa...

All We Have To Give

Billy Squier · Enough Is Enough · Song · 1986

open.spotify.com

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Mar 8

One of the best!

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Mar 4

Life is indeed stranger than fiction. consequence.net/2025/03/fast...

Faster Pussycat singer's fiancée dies after falling overboard on '80s cruise that band was playing

Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe's fiancee, Kimberly Burch, has reportedly died after going overboard on an '80s cruise fest that the band was playing.

consequence.net

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Feb 21

I think Dirty Boots is my favorite Sonic Youth song. #KEXP

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Feb 20

No Seattle date? Cue sad trombone.

Stereogum @stereogum.bsky.social · Feb 20

Supergrass announce 30th anniversary tour, get covered by Kelly Clarkson

Supergrass Announce 30th Anniversary Tour, Get Covered By Kelly Clarkson

This year, Supergrass’ debut full-length I Should Coco turns 30. The British band is celebrating with a short tour, and they’ll be playing through the album live.

www.stereogum.com

Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Feb 20

Sonic Guild auction is now live. Dave Matthews, Pearl Jam, Metallica, Nudedragons (Soundgarden), The Head & The Heart, Nirvana and more. Bid now. www.charitybuzz.com/support/soni...

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Feb 10

Cue the pearl clutching complaints that a “real” band like Bon Jovi isn’t playing halftime.

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Jason Cohen @cohenesque.bsky.social · Feb 10

I haven't seen this many surprised faces in Kansas City since the Flaming Lips opened for Candlebox

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Feb 8

Cantina Band might be as close as you get.

Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Feb 8

AFC reissue shirts are going fast. We have a few L & XL left. $35 shipping included (US only). DM me now to get yours locked down.

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Feb 5

Fun weekend!

Feb. 1: The Gits Day in Seattle/ Review and Cat Rose photos

Matt Dresdner and Maria Mabra. (All Cat Rose photos) By Andy They sang. They laughed. They cried. And they rocked. Seattle music fans recei...

theressomethinghardinthere.blogspot.com

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Sub Pop Records @subpop.bsky.social · Feb 1

Today, February 1st, shall be known for now and eternity as @thegits.bsky.social Day in King County, Washington!

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Feb 2

Thanks! It was a joy to be a part of the celebration.

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Jan 25

Jeff Kleinsmith design.

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Jan 25

Looking forward to our upcoming Sonic Guild Grant Celebration 2/22/25 at the Triple Door.

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Jan 23

It was great to go spend some time with Gary Mula on Monday and celebrate his time running the seminal Seattle practice space The Dutchman.

Article for context: www.historylink.org/File/22889

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Jan 22

Don’t miss a very special Listening Event on Thursday January 30th at 7:00PM at Easy Street
Records.

They are celebrating the 2025 remastered version of The Gits iconic: "Frenching The Bully" (SubPop).

Listen to the album in its entirety and meet The Gits as they sign LPs.

FREE & ALL AGES EVENT.

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Jan 22

Reuniting Alcohol Funnycar for a short set to celebrate Tommy’s 60th birthday in 2/15/25 at the Sunset. First practice tonight.

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Jan 17

I always thought Shylock off that album sounded like a Soundgarden track.

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Jan 8

Great band. Former Sonic Guild grant recipient.

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Dec 15

The most Seattle of nights raising money for uncompensated care at Children’s Hospital at the annual SMOOCH benefit show. Over $2.2 million raised. Soundgarden+Shaina Shepherd = Nudedragons, Duff McKagan, Sebadoh, Doug Martsch. ❤️

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Dec 13

Good to see so many friends and fellow musicians at the Recording Academy Holiday Celebration.

Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Dec 9

Free show from 4:30-7:30pm today at @kexp.bsky.social

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Ben London @belondon.bsky.social · Nov 23

That’s cool. I think there might be a show happening early next year to mark a special occasion.

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