Kat Five
@katfive.bsky.social
"Techno-goth genius" - Loud Women
Music & tech. Change. Artist, producer, AI explorer, aka Terry Tyldesley / Feral Five linktr.ee/katfive
https://feralfive.bandcamp.com/track/truth-is-the-new-gold
Music & tech. Change. Artist, producer, AI explorer, aka Terry Tyldesley / Feral Five linktr.ee/katfive
https://feralfive.bandcamp.com/track/truth-is-the-new-gold
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Kat Five
@katfive.bsky.social
· Dec 15
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#15: CHARLEY STONE & KAT FIVE
Another double window of music for you today with a version of 'Bleak Midwinter' from Kat Five & ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ from Charley Stone.
@katfive.bsky.social
Tracks are free but please donate to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Another double window of music for you today with a version of 'Bleak Midwinter' from Kat Five & ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ from Charley Stone.
@katfive.bsky.social
Tracks are free but please donate to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #15 – Kat Five (festive exclusive!) + Charley Stone - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
Thanks @joyzineuk.bsky.social! Grab my new dirty-sweet acid disco track Freak Midwinter right there and please donate to @hopenothate.org.uk
#musicsky
#musicsky
Very excited to be one of the 50 more Artist testers @subvert.fm. If you're on there already as a member, come check my Kat Five page.
Subvert is now expanding its active / live Artists selection. After testing with some of our earliest and vocal Artist-Members, we’re now rolling out access to 50 more Artists - with more to come soon as we test, iterate, and prepare for full platform launch.
Join the co-op at subvert.fm
Join the co-op at subvert.fm
February 4, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Very excited to be one of the 50 more Artist testers @subvert.fm. If you're on there already as a member, come check my Kat Five page.
Excited for the listening party tonight for the @loudwomen.org @resonancefm.bsky.social Sessions album I’m on. It’s a fundraiser for the station and features so many amazing artists like @stealingsheep.bsky.social & Hot Wax.
Join in @bandcamp.com at 7pm UK
loudwomen.bandcamp.com/album/loud-w...
Join in @bandcamp.com at 7pm UK
loudwomen.bandcamp.com/album/loud-w...
February 4, 2026 at 8:58 AM
Excited for the listening party tonight for the @loudwomen.org @resonancefm.bsky.social Sessions album I’m on. It’s a fundraiser for the station and features so many amazing artists like @stealingsheep.bsky.social & Hot Wax.
Join in @bandcamp.com at 7pm UK
loudwomen.bandcamp.com/album/loud-w...
Join in @bandcamp.com at 7pm UK
loudwomen.bandcamp.com/album/loud-w...
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Unfortunately, this is confirmed news.
Not remotely what you want to see. Wishing everyone at NI the best in a tough time, and hoping that in the restructuring process, the tools find a good home. Details:
Not remotely what you want to see. Wishing everyone at NI the best in a tough time, and hoping that in the restructuring process, the tools find a good home. Details:
Native Instruments GmbH is in preliminary insolvency - CDM Create Digital Music
According to insolvency documents, Berlin-based Native Instruments GmbH (also parent to iZotope, Plugin Alliance, and Brainworx) is in preliminary insolvency proceedings. This is devastating news for ...
cdm.link
January 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Unfortunately, this is confirmed news.
Not remotely what you want to see. Wishing everyone at NI the best in a tough time, and hoping that in the restructuring process, the tools find a good home. Details:
Not remotely what you want to see. Wishing everyone at NI the best in a tough time, and hoping that in the restructuring process, the tools find a good home. Details:
Who’s looked into this new Meta socials account rule and the implications? I’m currently at do not pass go for my other socials until I cough up £ to opt out or agree to a hard to decode ‘everything’.
January 23, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Who’s looked into this new Meta socials account rule and the implications? I’m currently at do not pass go for my other socials until I cough up £ to opt out or agree to a hard to decode ‘everything’.
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"What does the money machine eat? It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty, and, above all, it eats creativity. It eats quality and shits quantity." - William S. Burroughs #quote
January 22, 2026 at 10:53 AM
"What does the money machine eat? It eats youth, spontaneity, life, beauty, and, above all, it eats creativity. It eats quality and shits quantity." - William S. Burroughs #quote
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We’re proud to launch Ways of Listening, a new partnership with @evelynglenniefd.bsky.social that is open to everyone. This unique global project asks you to share your answer to one simple question - “What does listening mean to you?”
@dameevelynglennie.bsky.social
citiesandmemory.com/listening
@dameevelynglennie.bsky.social
citiesandmemory.com/listening
Ways of Listening - Cities & Memory | Field recordings, sound map, sound art
citiesandmemory.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:42 AM
We’re proud to launch Ways of Listening, a new partnership with @evelynglenniefd.bsky.social that is open to everyone. This unique global project asks you to share your answer to one simple question - “What does listening mean to you?”
@dameevelynglennie.bsky.social
citiesandmemory.com/listening
@dameevelynglennie.bsky.social
citiesandmemory.com/listening
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Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on the super-rich: Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney are among signatories of a letter timed for the WEF in Davos, saying the wealthy are buying political influence www.theguardian.com/business/202...
January 21, 2026 at 7:33 AM
Nearly 400 millionaires and billionaires call for higher taxes on the super-rich: Mark Ruffalo, Brian Eno and Abigail Disney are among signatories of a letter timed for the WEF in Davos, saying the wealthy are buying political influence www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Last night looking south in Alaska. Crazy stuff.
January 20, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Last night looking south in Alaska. Crazy stuff.
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London friends - a rare chance to see Funki Porcini's amazing Laserium is coming up:
January 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
London friends - a rare chance to see Funki Porcini's amazing Laserium is coming up:
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Do you want a better future for music blogs? Stop using platforms to read—visit their websites instead. The old way is the good way—and the better way.
January 19, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Do you want a better future for music blogs? Stop using platforms to read—visit their websites instead. The old way is the good way—and the better way.
Thanks @untidyradio.com for spinning Switch, great to catch @melonyklein.bsky.social and @etherdiver.bsky.social after too. Tune in!
January 13, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Thanks @untidyradio.com for spinning Switch, great to catch @melonyklein.bsky.social and @etherdiver.bsky.social after too. Tune in!
Such a great idea! Support your music scene, share and subscribe.
January 9, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Such a great idea! Support your music scene, share and subscribe.
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Operating systems, browsers, web search, and CDNs are all infrastructure. Infrastructure should be publicly owned and run.
Between the BBC and open source software, the UK could be free from Microsoft and Google within this parliament
Between the BBC and open source software, the UK could be free from Microsoft and Google within this parliament
Now more than ever, the UK needs to build and protect its digital infrastructure.
A digital sovereignty strategy should prioritise Open Source software and interoperable systems for essential services and across government.
This would stimulate innovation and capacity in the domestic tech sector.
A digital sovereignty strategy should prioritise Open Source software and interoperable systems for essential services and across government.
This would stimulate innovation and capacity in the domestic tech sector.
January 6, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Operating systems, browsers, web search, and CDNs are all infrastructure. Infrastructure should be publicly owned and run.
Between the BBC and open source software, the UK could be free from Microsoft and Google within this parliament
Between the BBC and open source software, the UK could be free from Microsoft and Google within this parliament
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Now more than ever, the UK needs to build and protect its digital infrastructure.
A digital sovereignty strategy should prioritise Open Source software and interoperable systems for essential services and across government.
This would stimulate innovation and capacity in the domestic tech sector.
A digital sovereignty strategy should prioritise Open Source software and interoperable systems for essential services and across government.
This would stimulate innovation and capacity in the domestic tech sector.
January 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
Now more than ever, the UK needs to build and protect its digital infrastructure.
A digital sovereignty strategy should prioritise Open Source software and interoperable systems for essential services and across government.
This would stimulate innovation and capacity in the domestic tech sector.
A digital sovereignty strategy should prioritise Open Source software and interoperable systems for essential services and across government.
This would stimulate innovation and capacity in the domestic tech sector.
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We need a Digital Sovereignty strategy to reduce our reliance on US tech companies.
The Cybersecurity Bill is in Parliament TODAY.
MPs must ensure our digital infrastructure isn't vulnerable to policies and actions of foreign powers like the US and China.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
The Cybersecurity Bill is in Parliament TODAY.
MPs must ensure our digital infrastructure isn't vulnerable to policies and actions of foreign powers like the US and China.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
Cybersecurity Bill: ORG calls on MPs to reduce UK reliance on US tech companies
Open Rights Group has called on MPs to implement a digital sovereignty strategy to reduce the UK’s reliance on US tech companies, such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Palantir, for its digital…
www.openrightsgroup.org
January 6, 2026 at 11:32 AM
We need a Digital Sovereignty strategy to reduce our reliance on US tech companies.
The Cybersecurity Bill is in Parliament TODAY.
MPs must ensure our digital infrastructure isn't vulnerable to policies and actions of foreign powers like the US and China.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
The Cybersecurity Bill is in Parliament TODAY.
MPs must ensure our digital infrastructure isn't vulnerable to policies and actions of foreign powers like the US and China.
www.openrightsgroup.org/press-releas...
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I think the only way to sustain a scene in your region, whether it be small or large, is through simple kindness. Talk to your neighbors dude, if they’re gonna be a dick that’s their problem but it doesn’t need to be your default modus operandi as well.
January 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I think the only way to sustain a scene in your region, whether it be small or large, is through simple kindness. Talk to your neighbors dude, if they’re gonna be a dick that’s their problem but it doesn’t need to be your default modus operandi as well.
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"Art is our weapon. Culture is a form of resistance..." Shirin Neshat, Iranian artist #WomensArt
January 3, 2026 at 5:17 AM
"Art is our weapon. Culture is a form of resistance..." Shirin Neshat, Iranian artist #WomensArt
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See us play 15th of January + Terry Edwards on trumpet Micro sets: Terry, Gina Birch, Lester Square, Robert Rotifer, Ruth Tidmarsh, Karina Townsend & Jack Hayter, then in different combos for songs from 'Showtunes from the Shadows' !
Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/14034
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnEU...
Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/14034
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnEU...
Three Cheers for Toytown, Helen McCookerybook, The Lexington, 23rd Sept 2025
YouTube video by Helen McCookerybook
www.youtube.com
January 2, 2026 at 9:33 AM
See us play 15th of January + Terry Edwards on trumpet Micro sets: Terry, Gina Birch, Lester Square, Robert Rotifer, Ruth Tidmarsh, Karina Townsend & Jack Hayter, then in different combos for songs from 'Showtunes from the Shadows' !
Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/14034
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnEU...
Tickets: wegottickets.com/f/14034
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnEU...
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December 26, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Do read this. It’s by Brian Eno for @thenerve.news & it’s about this generation’s BandAid.
Lullaby is based on a traditional Palestinian melody, all proceeds go to Gaza, it would be amazing for it to be Xmas no 1, but more than that, buying it is a political act 👊
Lullaby is based on a traditional Palestinian melody, all proceeds go to Gaza, it would be amazing for it to be Xmas no 1, but more than that, buying it is a political act 👊
“Let's make Together for Palestine's record this year's Christmas No 1.” Musician and activist Brian Eno explains why one song in particular matters this Christmas.
December 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Do read this. It’s by Brian Eno for @thenerve.news & it’s about this generation’s BandAid.
Lullaby is based on a traditional Palestinian melody, all proceeds go to Gaza, it would be amazing for it to be Xmas no 1, but more than that, buying it is a political act 👊
Lullaby is based on a traditional Palestinian melody, all proceeds go to Gaza, it would be amazing for it to be Xmas no 1, but more than that, buying it is a political act 👊
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🚨 ROUND TWO STARTS NOW 🚨
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
December 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🚨 ROUND TWO STARTS NOW 🚨
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
We’re down to the final 16 contestants as you decide who will be this year’s Worst Person In Tech!
Each day of this week new matchups will drop until we choose the winner on Friday.
🗳️ Cast your ballot: twsu.forms.app/wpit25-round...
Thanks @joyzineuk.bsky.social! Grab my new dirty-sweet acid disco track Freak Midwinter right there and please donate to @hopenothate.org.uk
#musicsky
#musicsky
THE JOYZINE ADVENT CALENDAR - DAY#15: CHARLEY STONE & KAT FIVE
Another double window of music for you today with a version of 'Bleak Midwinter' from Kat Five & ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ from Charley Stone.
@katfive.bsky.social
Tracks are free but please donate to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
Another double window of music for you today with a version of 'Bleak Midwinter' from Kat Five & ‘I’ve Gotta Know’ from Charley Stone.
@katfive.bsky.social
Tracks are free but please donate to our chosen cause @hopenothate.org.uk
The Joyzine Advent Calendar 2025 – 24 Days of Free Music Downloads: #15 – Kat Five (festive exclusive!) + Charley Stone - Joyzine
Joy to the world! It's the return of our favourite festive tradition, the Joyzine Advent Calendar, back for its 22nd consecutive edition, which as far as we're aware makes it the longest running on th...
joyzine.org
December 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Thanks @joyzineuk.bsky.social! Grab my new dirty-sweet acid disco track Freak Midwinter right there and please donate to @hopenothate.org.uk
#musicsky
#musicsky
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There's plenty not to like about British Xmas music, especially if you ever had to work in retail or pubs in December, but it's fundamentally *party* music. US Xmas music is schmaltz.
December 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
There's plenty not to like about British Xmas music, especially if you ever had to work in retail or pubs in December, but it's fundamentally *party* music. US Xmas music is schmaltz.
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One of my big bugbears -- the way Spotify playlists have, in just a handful of years, replaced British Xmas music (leery boozed-up Brummies with ridiculous facial hair) with American Xmas music (cardigans and expensive dentistry).
The sudden cratering in value of Merry Xmas Everybody in place of smarmy Perry Como crap is seriously making the world worse
December 13, 2025 at 2:07 PM
One of my big bugbears -- the way Spotify playlists have, in just a handful of years, replaced British Xmas music (leery boozed-up Brummies with ridiculous facial hair) with American Xmas music (cardigans and expensive dentistry).
I’ve a sparkling Xmas track appearing soon! Watch this space, and don’t be frosty out there ❄️❄️❄️
December 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I’ve a sparkling Xmas track appearing soon! Watch this space, and don’t be frosty out there ❄️❄️❄️