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Randal Haecker
@randalhaecker72.bsky.social
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Music publicist based in Austin, TX. Formerly with Sony Music, EMI Music, and Slash Records. Writer, photographer, tastemaker, cinephile. Lifelong comic book reader. More at @primemovermedia.bsky.social. https://www.primemovermedia.com/
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Fantastic #NoKings poster created by my fellow Slash Records staffer, and label Art Director, Liz Hale.
[with credits to cartoonists for the appropriated face images...
RFK Jr by Ed Wexler, Hegseth: Dave Granlund, Miller: Dave Whamond.]
#nokingsslo #indivisibleslocounty #protestposters
Reposted by Randal Haecker
The war zone in Portland is out of control.
43 YEARS AGO, Madonna released her debut single, "Everybody." It's bittersweet to reflect on this image in 2025: The panorama of kids of color playing on the streets of NYC. Balloons reflecting a rainbow of diversity. A cop walking in harmony, upholding his duty "To Protect and to Serve."
The story behind THE BEAT's logo was explained by author Lu Hersey: "Comics artist Hunt Emerson found her pictured alongside Prince Buster. She turned out to be Brigitte Bond, a ska singer, actress & trans woman. No one in the band knew she was trans, but somehow that makes her even more perfect.'
Gorgeous new Paisley Underground-inspired track from @translator-band.bsky.social, who release an archival 1986 live album, 'Beyond Today,' this Friday. "With Your Dreams" features on it.
youtu.be/WYmdFNnP_HM?...
Translator - With Your Dreams
YouTube video by Liberation Hall
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Delighted to receive my new issue (#120) of Films of the Golden Age. In addition to a 20-page retrospective on #DianaRigg, it also features articles on child actor #FreddieBartholomew and actresses #ColeenGray, #MarleneDietrich & #DianaDors.
Order it at filmsofthegoldenage.com.
#EmmaPeel
Saddened to learn of the passing of a great guy and a true rock 'n' roll original, #ClemBurke. I was fortunate to see Clem perform with #Blondie and #Eurythmics, among others. Here's a photo of us at SXSW in 2008.
I was feasting on Dave Allen's (R.I.P.) basslines in 1983. I discovered #GangOfFour and #Shriekback at the same time and was drawn to their wit, passion & rhythms. I loved the whole musical package but it was "My Spine (Is the Bassline)" that made my backbone slip.
youtu.be/qgn21ySTws4?...
Shriekback "My Spine (Is The Bassline)" 12" mix
YouTube video by SoulStylistJukeBox
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A memorable dancefloor favorite at the coolest clubs in Texas during the period.
KURT COBAIN died 31 years ago today. Here are my memories of that week with #KimDeal, #TheBreeders, #JonSpencer and #KurtLoder.

#KurtCobain #Nirvana #AltRock #120Minutes #MTV #90sMusic
Strong first episode of 'Daredevil: Born Again' on Disney+ tonight. Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio are leaving it all on the floor. The storyline captures current events in a queasily prescient fashion.
Music by Nick Cave and TV on the Radio.

#DaredevilBornAgain @filmandseries.bsky.social
My heart is heavy as 'The Reidout' signs off after 5 years. MSNBC made a mistake. You are a righteous culture warrior and I eagerly await your future moves. The world needs #JOYREID now more than ever!
Terrible news. An incredible legacy of music.
As a Virgo, I love to be organized. Part of that is making lists. Today I present a selection of music concert highlights (and low lights).
A decade ago, a French writer asked for an interview about my memories of #TheStrokes. I witnessed early shows by the band at Mercury Lounge, Bowery Ballroom, and at Randall's Island w/ #NYDolls. Apparently, the book was published in December.
ifwebuildthestagecanweplay.com/part-four/
Hey America!

Our extraterrestrial brothers and sisters with whom we share the planet have a replacement ready to step in.

He's just waiting for someone to phone his home.

#48th
A memory of my first Marianne Faithfull concert. The Sunset Strip, Hollywood, 1990.

R.I.P. - #MarianneFaithfull (1946-2025).