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Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Decided to pick a venue, I’m going to next Thursday.

The Vapors - Turning Japanese.

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 28.

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The Vapors - Turning Japanese (Live at Slay, Glasgow 11/02/2023)

YouTube video by PrismProcess

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November 28, 2025 at 8:50 PM

Reposted by Mike

The Guardian

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Video shows Israeli forces shooting Palestinians dead moments after surrender

Far-right minister defends killing of two men in Jenin, saying ‘terrorists must die’ Video of an Israeli military raid in Jenin shows soldiers summarily executing two Palestinians they had detained seconds earlier. The shooting on Thursday evening, which was also witnessed by journalists close to the scene, is under justice ministry review, but has already been defended by Israel’s far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who declared: “terrorists must die”. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

November 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Radio Stars - Nervous Wreck

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 27.

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Nervous Wreck

YouTube video by Radio Stars - Topic

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November 27, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen.

Status Quo
The Who
AC/DC
Slade
Foreigner

Rich Watson @richwatson.bsky.social · 1d

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
The Kinks
Get Down Services
Collapsed Lung
Adult DVD
The Bodysnatchers

Ash Jñānagarbha @jnanagarbha.bsky.social · 1d

Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:
R.E.M.
Public Service Broadcasting
The Residents
Goat
Underworld

November 27, 2025 at 8:05 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

The B-52’s - Rock Lobster

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 26.

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The B-52's - Rock Lobster (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by RHINO

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November 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM

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The Guardian

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Pam Hogg, fashion designer with a rock’n’roll spirit, dies at 66

‘100% party girl’ and key part of 1980s London club scene designed for Rihanna, Björk, Kylie Minogue and Debbie Harry Pam Hogg, the fashion designer who brought together fashion and music on the catwalk in the 1980s, has died aged 66, her family have said. Hogg, whose bold, futuristic designs were worn by stars including Rihanna, Kate Moss and Blondie’s Debbie Harry, died “surrounded by the loving care of cherished friends and family”, her family posted on Instagram. Continue reading...

www.theguardian.com

November 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM

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Jessica Elgot

@jessicaelgot.bsky.social

Three more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.

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Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims

Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt

www.theguardian.com

November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Big Country - In A Big Country

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 25.

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Big Country - In A Big Country

YouTube video by BigCountryVEVO

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November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

In other news, both Faces and Lou Reed, miss the cut in #5debutalbums7074 😬

November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Ian Dury and the Blockheads - Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll.

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 24.

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Ian Dury and The Blockheads – Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll (Live - Official 4K Music Video)

YouTube video by Ian Dury & The Blockheads

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November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Carlisle is on the gig map. Altered Images and John Cooper Clarke, on two separate nights late 2026. Why are tickets on sale this Friday, nearly a year beforehand?

November 24, 2025 at 7:26 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Seeing as I saw Belinda Carlisle, in Carlisle, here’s:

The Go-Go’s - We Got The Beat

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 23

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The Go-Go's - We Got The Beat (Live at The Whisky a Go Go 1980) [Remastered HD]

YouTube video by Official GoGos

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November 23, 2025 at 8:44 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Super Cal. 🍀

November 22, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

The Church - The Unguarded Moment.

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 22.

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THE CHURCH - The Unguarded Moment

YouTube video by stevekilbey2

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November 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

The Lotus Eaters - The First Picture Of You.

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 21.

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The Lotus Eaters - The First Picture of You

YouTube video by lotuseatersVEVO

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November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Boris ‘let the bodies pile high’ Johnson. A man of his word, responsible for 23k deaths.
A little telling off, a ruffle of his hair, and off he goes, looking for his next grift. #CovidEnquiry
#ToryDeathSquad #WheresTheMoney #JailTheBastards

November 21, 2025 at 10:28 AM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Next road trip…..

November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy.

#NewWaveNovember
#MusicChallenge No 20

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Bow Wow Wow - I Want Candy

YouTube video by BowWowWowVEVO

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November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

#RIP Mani. 🖤

November 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Mike

@mikec1977.bsky.social

Crikey, I’m gonna see Pulp.

End Of The Road @endoftheroadfestival.com · 8d

You deserve more … PULP! The band that inspired a generation are coming to EOTR for the first time, hot off the heels of their stunning 2025 LP More and the 30th anniversary year of Different Class. Joining them: country-glam powerhouse CMAT and MAC DeMARCO, who’ll bring his signature slacker charm.