Absolute Beginner
@leaderofthesect.bsky.social
All for art and art for all. Music, films, resistance, culture, books, travel and happy to be part of the industry of human happiness. Y’know, the good stuff in life that doesn’t attract bad people.
With it being Toni Basil’s birthday, here’s her version of Mood Six’s Hanging Around. The original below that for comparison - always had a soft spot for Mood Six. 1/2 youtu.be/e8yusuvDfO4?...
Toni Basil - Hanging Around [1981] {1982 by Mood Six}
YouTube video by 80s beginner
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December 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
With it being Toni Basil’s birthday, here’s her version of Mood Six’s Hanging Around. The original below that for comparison - always had a soft spot for Mood Six. 1/2 youtu.be/e8yusuvDfO4?...
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Make fascists afraid again.
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Make fascists afraid again.
Top gig from @mikiberenyi.bsky.social and trio at the Cavern in Exeter last night. Small but perfectly formed crowd in a proper music venue. Hope the cider went down ok!
December 14, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Top gig from @mikiberenyi.bsky.social and trio at the Cavern in Exeter last night. Small but perfectly formed crowd in a proper music venue. Hope the cider went down ok!
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As we hear about yet another mass shooting in the US, it's worth remembering that I described the UK ban on handguns as "ludicrous" and said our gun laws were "repressive".
December 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
As we hear about yet another mass shooting in the US, it's worth remembering that I described the UK ban on handguns as "ludicrous" and said our gun laws were "repressive".
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Just so we're clear, one incident of alleged anti-semitism by a musician = a major national scandal that should be roundly condemned.
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
December 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just so we're clear, one incident of alleged anti-semitism by a musician = a major national scandal that should be roundly condemned.
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
I wouldn’t normally talk about my dreams - but last night in one a Spanish policeman stopped me to ask ‘Does the disco inferno still burn?’ - anyone know the answer?
December 12, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I wouldn’t normally talk about my dreams - but last night in one a Spanish policeman stopped me to ask ‘Does the disco inferno still burn?’ - anyone know the answer?
Every now and then I remember that XTC are one of the best bands ever to grace the planet - and their yearning love songs are beyond compare.
youtu.be/Mr05Kw64SAQ?...
youtu.be/Mr05Kw64SAQ?...
XTC - The Meeting Place
YouTube video by langerlomysterioso
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December 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Every now and then I remember that XTC are one of the best bands ever to grace the planet - and their yearning love songs are beyond compare.
youtu.be/Mr05Kw64SAQ?...
youtu.be/Mr05Kw64SAQ?...
With politics edging us closer to the both hands on midnight stage of the doomsday clock, this feels like a perfectly sane response through the unlikely medium of perfect powerpop. youtu.be/jdsay8roQJQ?...
The Freshies - Wrap up the rockets (Video)
YouTube video by Freed Wave
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December 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
With politics edging us closer to the both hands on midnight stage of the doomsday clock, this feels like a perfectly sane response through the unlikely medium of perfect powerpop. youtu.be/jdsay8roQJQ?...
Frank’s place.
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Frank’s place.
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Unebelievably, I am older than Nige Fartrage. I grew up with Alf Garnet, Love Thy Neighbour and Bernard Manning, on TV almost every night.
At no point then – or since – have I made "jokes" about gassing Jews or that black people are unworthy (or worse).
He was – and is – misogynist and racist.
At no point then – or since – have I made "jokes" about gassing Jews or that black people are unworthy (or worse).
He was – and is – misogynist and racist.
December 5, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Unebelievably, I am older than Nige Fartrage. I grew up with Alf Garnet, Love Thy Neighbour and Bernard Manning, on TV almost every night.
At no point then – or since – have I made "jokes" about gassing Jews or that black people are unworthy (or worse).
He was – and is – misogynist and racist.
At no point then – or since – have I made "jokes" about gassing Jews or that black people are unworthy (or worse).
He was – and is – misogynist and racist.
The world would have been a poorer place without him. Go easy Steve.
December 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The world would have been a poorer place without him. Go easy Steve.
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Music was invented in 1997 and its a fad. All previous historical references to music and all memories involving music older than April 12th 1997 are implanted by the government of Denmark in order to control you and influence you. All the money from this goes to Denmark and they laugh at you.
December 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Music was invented in 1997 and its a fad. All previous historical references to music and all memories involving music older than April 12th 1997 are implanted by the government of Denmark in order to control you and influence you. All the money from this goes to Denmark and they laugh at you.
And finally this - not rare but original and still in the shrink wrap for €7.
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
And finally this - not rare but original and still in the shrink wrap for €7.
Also found this for a mere €2. Absolutely worth it for the sleeve alone.
December 2, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Also found this for a mere €2. Absolutely worth it for the sleeve alone.
Had to come back from Brussels with something appropriate.
December 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Had to come back from Brussels with something appropriate.
Magnificent bit of facade saving in Brussels today. Two seconds after I took this a bloke tried to nick my phone with some implied violence - he didn’t get it.
December 1, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Magnificent bit of facade saving in Brussels today. Two seconds after I took this a bloke tried to nick my phone with some implied violence - he didn’t get it.
Just arrived in Brussels - any recommendations for decent bars/food from you lovely cultured Europhiles out there?
November 30, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Just arrived in Brussels - any recommendations for decent bars/food from you lovely cultured Europhiles out there?
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Breathless (A Bout De Souffle) is on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social at 9:00PM tonight (Saturday)
November 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Breathless (A Bout De Souffle) is on @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social at 9:00PM tonight (Saturday)
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You can’t say you weren’t warned.
November 29, 2025 at 7:12 AM
You can’t say you weren’t warned.
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It takes a special kind of right-wing British political party to literally sell black shirts.
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
It takes a special kind of right-wing British political party to literally sell black shirts.
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
Are you going to tell them?
Or shall I?
Slim Gaillard
Curtis Mayfield
Gil Scott-Heron
Buddy Guy
Jimmy Cliff
Curtis Mayfield
Gil Scott-Heron
Buddy Guy
Jimmy Cliff
Introduce yourself with 5 acts you’ve seen:
Curtis Mayfield
Mavis Staples
Jimmy Smith
Joe Bataan
Birdland
Curtis Mayfield
Mavis Staples
Jimmy Smith
Joe Bataan
Birdland
Introduce yourself with 5 acts you've seen:
Public Enemy
Super Furry Animals
George Melly
Buddy Guy
Jake Thackery
Public Enemy
Super Furry Animals
George Melly
Buddy Guy
Jake Thackery
November 27, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Slim Gaillard
Curtis Mayfield
Gil Scott-Heron
Buddy Guy
Jimmy Cliff
Curtis Mayfield
Gil Scott-Heron
Buddy Guy
Jimmy Cliff
Apparently it’s National Jukebox Day - so my excuse to post my favourite toy again….
November 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Apparently it’s National Jukebox Day - so my excuse to post my favourite toy again….
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the darlings of… youtu.be/NF4FTkqu6iQ?...
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the darlings of… youtu.be/NF4FTkqu6iQ?...
You're kidnapped. The characters from the last show you watched are coming to rescue you.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
You're kidnapped. The characters from the last show you watched are coming to rescue you.