Graeme Thomson
@graemethomson.bsky.social
Critic, feature writer & author: Under The Ivy; Small Hours; Themes For Great Cities &tc. Email: [email protected]; Web: www.graemethomson.net
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never seen such desperation for the entire capitalist class to sell one technology
Just listened to Radio 3 news. GenAI training to be rolled out to every adult in the UK. Do to what? Make 'content' apparently. I'm not sure we need more 'content', let alone a tidal wave of AI slop.
January 28, 2026 at 7:54 AM
never seen such desperation for the entire capitalist class to sell one technology
Bert is no relation, honest
About to start out on this, the 3rd signed copy of a book by @graemethomson.bsky.social to arrive at the house in the last couple of years. The brilliant Small Hours remains with me while the biography of Kate Bush was a gift to daughter no. 2 on the condition that I get a read at some point.😄
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January 27, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Bert is no relation, honest
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Of niche interest but I'm preparing for house moving costs and have reluctantly decided to sell a set of pristine - v rare - original Shirley Collins (some with Dolly) LPs from the 60s and 70s. If interested, please drop me a reply below.
January 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Of niche interest but I'm preparing for house moving costs and have reluctantly decided to sell a set of pristine - v rare - original Shirley Collins (some with Dolly) LPs from the 60s and 70s. If interested, please drop me a reply below.
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About to start out on this, the 3rd signed copy of a book by @graemethomson.bsky.social to arrive at the house in the last couple of years. The brilliant Small Hours remains with me while the biography of Kate Bush was a gift to daughter no. 2 on the condition that I get a read at some point.😄
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January 27, 2026 at 2:24 PM
About to start out on this, the 3rd signed copy of a book by @graemethomson.bsky.social to arrive at the house in the last couple of years. The brilliant Small Hours remains with me while the biography of Kate Bush was a gift to daughter no. 2 on the condition that I get a read at some point.😄
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My reading plan for 2026 is all about the short American novel (and some short African ones, too)
January 27, 2026 at 3:28 PM
My reading plan for 2026 is all about the short American novel (and some short African ones, too)
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Simple Minds were superb early on. I’d recommend this if you’d like to find out more, by the excellent @graemethomson.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Simple Minds were superb early on. I’d recommend this if you’d like to find out more, by the excellent @graemethomson.bsky.social
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For Burns Night. Wrap yr lugs round this beauty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
Dick Gaughan - Now Westlin Winds
YouTube video by 76AMD
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:35 AM
For Burns Night. Wrap yr lugs round this beauty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
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gorgeous song and performance, thanks for sharing! #songs
For Burns Night. Wrap yr lugs round this beauty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
Dick Gaughan - Now Westlin Winds
YouTube video by 76AMD
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:50 AM
gorgeous song and performance, thanks for sharing! #songs
For Burns Night. Wrap yr lugs round this beauty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
Dick Gaughan - Now Westlin Winds
YouTube video by 76AMD
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:35 AM
For Burns Night. Wrap yr lugs round this beauty.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ7o...
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Decadence and pleasure towns, tragedies, luxuries, statues, parks and galleries…
Empires and Dance on day seven of spectacular Scottish records, see you on the dancefloor!
#burnscountdown #simpleminds @scotspostpunk.bsky.social
Empires and Dance on day seven of spectacular Scottish records, see you on the dancefloor!
#burnscountdown #simpleminds @scotspostpunk.bsky.social
January 24, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Decadence and pleasure towns, tragedies, luxuries, statues, parks and galleries…
Empires and Dance on day seven of spectacular Scottish records, see you on the dancefloor!
#burnscountdown #simpleminds @scotspostpunk.bsky.social
Empires and Dance on day seven of spectacular Scottish records, see you on the dancefloor!
#burnscountdown #simpleminds @scotspostpunk.bsky.social
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America's relationship with guns is a sickness. If a country can normalise that, it can normalise pretty much anything.
November 11, 2024 at 3:36 PM
America's relationship with guns is a sickness. If a country can normalise that, it can normalise pretty much anything.
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Meerkats v one merely very confused cat
January 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Meerkats v one merely very confused cat
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@graemethomson.bsky.social what a great book. It was a pleasure spending time with these guys
January 24, 2026 at 2:55 PM
@graemethomson.bsky.social what a great book. It was a pleasure spending time with these guys
Meerkats v one merely very confused cat
January 24, 2026 at 5:58 PM
Meerkats v one merely very confused cat
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If you will dare, I will dare
Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
January 24, 2026 at 11:39 AM
If you will dare, I will dare
If you will dare, I will dare
Demonstrators as far as the eye can see. Current status of the march in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota for Ice Out of Minnesota. They are turning onto 3rd Street from 5th Avenue.
January 24, 2026 at 11:39 AM
If you will dare, I will dare
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This month in 1984, 'Speed Your Love To Me' was released as the second single from Sparkle in the Rain, with backing vocals provided by the brilliant Kirsty MacColl.
January 23, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Very sad to have confirmation that the great Martin Carthy is ailing and has likely played his last gig. It was a privilege to write the notes for this live album. His final quote here seems fitting: 'I have nothing to hide. I just think, You did it, for heaven's sake, to the best of your ability.'
January 23, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Very sad to have confirmation that the great Martin Carthy is ailing and has likely played his last gig. It was a privilege to write the notes for this live album. His final quote here seems fitting: 'I have nothing to hide. I just think, You did it, for heaven's sake, to the best of your ability.'
Very sad to have confirmation that the great Martin Carthy is ailing and has likely played his last gig. It was a privilege to write the notes for this live album. His final quote here seems fitting: 'I have nothing to hide. I just think, You did it, for heaven's sake, to the best of your ability.'
January 23, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Very sad to have confirmation that the great Martin Carthy is ailing and has likely played his last gig. It was a privilege to write the notes for this live album. His final quote here seems fitting: 'I have nothing to hide. I just think, You did it, for heaven's sake, to the best of your ability.'
Very sad news
A message from Eliza Carthy about her dad, #MartinCarthy
January 23, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Very sad news
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Now playing
A Thin Lizzy / Phil Lynott day thanks to @graemethomson.bsky.social brilliant Cowboy Songs Playlist
open.spotify.com/track/7IIqAD...
A Thin Lizzy / Phil Lynott day thanks to @graemethomson.bsky.social brilliant Cowboy Songs Playlist
open.spotify.com/track/7IIqAD...
The Hero And The Madman
open.spotify.com
January 23, 2026 at 9:51 AM
Now playing
A Thin Lizzy / Phil Lynott day thanks to @graemethomson.bsky.social brilliant Cowboy Songs Playlist
open.spotify.com/track/7IIqAD...
A Thin Lizzy / Phil Lynott day thanks to @graemethomson.bsky.social brilliant Cowboy Songs Playlist
open.spotify.com/track/7IIqAD...
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Spreading the word about Magic Hooton, "up and coming magician for hire."
January 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Spreading the word about Magic Hooton, "up and coming magician for hire."
Spreading the word about Magic Hooton, "up and coming magician for hire."
January 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Spreading the word about Magic Hooton, "up and coming magician for hire."