Joshua Iz
@joshuaiz.com
DJ/Producer/Developer/Coffee Lover. Dad to Rafa, husband to @ebethallan. CTO at Spacebox Digital. Formerly SSE at Monica + Andy. 1/2 of Iz & Diz. It iz what it iz. Dub is the teacher. Spreading ❤️.
https://joshuaiz.com/
https://vizualrecords.com
https://joshuaiz.com/
https://vizualrecords.com
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Dilla working in his basement studio in Detroit
February 11, 2026 at 2:59 AM
Dilla working in his basement studio in Detroit
Just filled out my mail-in ballot and could not be more excited to vote for @katmabu.bsky.social.
February 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Just filled out my mail-in ballot and could not be more excited to vote for @katmabu.bsky.social.
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I'm going to do a thread of all the references and context behind Bad Bunny's performance and what it means for Puerto Ricans to see this on the biggest stage.
The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts.
Follow along!
The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts.
Follow along!
February 9, 2026 at 5:08 PM
I'm going to do a thread of all the references and context behind Bad Bunny's performance and what it means for Puerto Ricans to see this on the biggest stage.
The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts.
Follow along!
The opening title screen is a street mural in Puerto Rico that comes to life with footballs as coconuts.
Follow along!
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Follow this thread to the end for highly detailed context in BB’s halftime show - really good.
First shot: sugarcane
The backbone of Puerto Rico's agricultural economy since colonial times
Still used to make rum of course!
The backbone of Puerto Rico's agricultural economy since colonial times
Still used to make rum of course!
February 9, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Follow this thread to the end for highly detailed context in BB’s halftime show - really good.
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no eres mis casa bonita
no eres mis esposa bonita
no eres mis esposa bonita
February 9, 2026 at 1:33 AM
no eres mis casa bonita
no eres mis esposa bonita
no eres mis esposa bonita
Peacock doing an ad on Peacock costs nothing.
February 9, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Peacock doing an ad on Peacock costs nothing.
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My impression of an owl reacting to the All-American Halftime Show Lineup
February 8, 2026 at 4:39 PM
My impression of an owl reacting to the All-American Halftime Show Lineup
Finally.
Temps rose above freezing for the first time in 3 weeks. blockclubchi.co/4qV5Piu
February 6, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Finally.
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The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
Spotlighting The World Factbook as We Bid a Fond Farewell
Somewhat devastating news today from the CIA: One of CIA’s oldest and most recognizable intelligence publications, The World Factbook, has sunset. There's not even a hint as to why they …
simonwillison.net
February 5, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The CIA just stopped publishing their World Factbook and took every page, including the archived copies of previous versions!
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
This sucks. It was public domain, so I recovered the 2020 edition (the last one published as a zip file) and shared it to GitHub simonwillison.net/2026/Feb/5/t...
I don’t visit the CIA website often but the World Factbook was a fantastic resource. I was just looking at Brazil two days ago with my son and learned a lot. Now it’s gone.
February 4, 2026 at 11:43 PM
I don’t visit the CIA website often but the World Factbook was a fantastic resource. I was just looking at Brazil two days ago with my son and learned a lot. Now it’s gone.
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humanity faces a choice between communism and pedophilia, there really aren't any other options at this point.
February 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM
humanity faces a choice between communism and pedophilia, there really aren't any other options at this point.
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Illinois is joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.
I refuse to sit by as Donald Trump undermines science and weakens our nation's ability to detect and respond to global health threats.
I refuse to sit by as Donald Trump undermines science and weakens our nation's ability to detect and respond to global health threats.
February 3, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Illinois is joining the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network.
I refuse to sit by as Donald Trump undermines science and weakens our nation's ability to detect and respond to global health threats.
I refuse to sit by as Donald Trump undermines science and weakens our nation's ability to detect and respond to global health threats.
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using claude code at a standing desk feels like DJing
February 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
using claude code at a standing desk feels like DJing
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"dread at the controls, international controller throughout the world, universal beat marshal we no partial we play dubwise selection without objection"
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February 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
"dread at the controls, international controller throughout the world, universal beat marshal we no partial we play dubwise selection without objection"
Original 1970s badge
Original 1970s badge
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Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the 'anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment'.
Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award
Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the 'anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment'.
www.aljazeera.com
February 1, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Award for late Afrobeat pioneer and political radical is the 'anti-establishment being recognised by the establishment'.
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Each time I point out that the Republican platform is simple (they want to sexually abuse children, and they want you to pay for it), a few people think I'm exaggerating, and usually some small number of people think I'm being sardonic or something. I mean it quite literally.
February 1, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Each time I point out that the Republican platform is simple (they want to sexually abuse children, and they want you to pay for it), a few people think I'm exaggerating, and usually some small number of people think I'm being sardonic or something. I mean it quite literally.
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When they say Me Too "went too far," they mean "got too close."
January 31, 2026 at 4:25 PM
When they say Me Too "went too far," they mean "got too close."
What has given you any impression that they are negotiating in good faith or even want to reform at all? No funding and abolish ICE should be your starting position.
Now I am willing to give the White House and Republicans two weeks to work with Democrats to reform ICE and the campaign of terror we’ve witnessed in Chicago, Minneapolis, and across the country. After two weeks, I make no promises. (2/2)
January 31, 2026 at 12:23 AM
What has given you any impression that they are negotiating in good faith or even want to reform at all? No funding and abolish ICE should be your starting position.
This is very weird. It's not bad but also AI and not real.
January 30, 2026 at 5:10 PM
This is very weird. It's not bad but also AI and not real.
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These two DJs have believed in us, supported us, promoted us. Radio slave played Satya & people from all over started messaging me. Doc Martin put us on peak hour great northern. Slope114 - WFOW out soon on @sublevelmusicclothing with remixes by @docmartinla @radioslaveofc @andreashenneberg
January 26, 2026 at 3:07 PM
These two DJs have believed in us, supported us, promoted us. Radio slave played Satya & people from all over started messaging me. Doc Martin put us on peak hour great northern. Slope114 - WFOW out soon on @sublevelmusicclothing with remixes by @docmartinla @radioslaveofc @andreashenneberg
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Of course I’ve written a Sly Dunbar obituary… 🕊️
Remembering Sly Dunbar, the drummer who helped steer reggae and worked globally with everyone from Serge Gainsbourg to Grace Jones. Words by @wrongtom.bsky.social
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Remembering Sly Dunbar by Wrongtom | The Quietus
Sly Dunbar has died aged 73; Wrongtom celebrates a life of reggae and pop innovation reaching from Jamaica across the globe.
thequietus.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Of course I’ve written a Sly Dunbar obituary… 🕊️
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I voted against the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security and I was pleased to speak with Ta-Nehisi Coates @VanityFair about the mood surrounding that debate.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
“The Homeland” Is War on America: The Blood-and-Soil Nationalism That Killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti
In the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, Trump has clarified an inconvenient fact: The culture war is an actual war.
www.vanityfair.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:11 PM
I voted against the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security and I was pleased to speak with Ta-Nehisi Coates @VanityFair about the mood surrounding that debate.
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
My worlds are colliding.
Alcaraz on Peggy Gou sitting in his player box at the Australian Open
“Yeah, she’s a friend. She’s really really cool. I better win next round if I want to see her playing. Just happy to see her around.. Hopefully I’ll watch her playing on Sunday.” ❤
“Yeah, she’s a friend. She’s really really cool. I better win next round if I want to see her playing. Just happy to see her around.. Hopefully I’ll watch her playing on Sunday.” ❤
January 27, 2026 at 10:16 PM
My worlds are colliding.
This is probably not good news. I love the iZotope plugins so we'll see where this lands.
Since 2021, US private equity firm Francisco Partners has had a majority stake in Native Instruments
Music tech company Native Instruments enters preliminary insolvency
The company’s assets will be “sold off in some form” as a result of the proceedings, according to reports
mixmag.net
January 27, 2026 at 6:02 PM
This is probably not good news. I love the iZotope plugins so we'll see where this lands.