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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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Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · 6d

#NoKings

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · 7d

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

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 8d

The war zone in Portland is out of control.

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Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · 8d

#NoKings

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · 18d

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."

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Sep 16

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.'

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · May 5

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.
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Translator - With Your Dreams

YouTube video by Liberation Hall

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Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Apr 15

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

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Apr 7

"Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, founding members of the new wave hitmakers, pay tribute to their late bandmate."

Clem Burke, Blondie’s drummer and ‘heartbeat’, dies aged 70

Debbie Harry and Chris Stein, founding members of the new wave hitmakers, pay tribute to their late bandmate

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Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Apr 7

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.

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Apr 6

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.
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Shriekback "My Spine (Is The Bassline)" 12" mix

YouTube video by SoulStylistJukeBox

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Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Apr 5

A memorable dancefloor favorite at the coolest clubs in Texas during the period.

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Apr 5

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

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Mar 10

"Those were the days my friends, we thought they'd never end... "
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

#TheFaceMagazine #1980s #NewWaveMusic #ClubCulture

Flamboyance, creativity, club culture – and no smart phones: why the 1980s are all the rage again

A series of major exhibitions focusing on the era has unleashed a wave of nostalgia for those who were there and curiosity from the young who envy its freedom

www.theguardian.com

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Sen. Adam Schiff @schiff.senate.gov · Mar 5

Let's break down... whatever that was.

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Schiff Demolishes Trump for Ridiculous Speech to Congress

YouTube video by Sen. Adam Schiff

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Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Mar 5

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

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Feb 25

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!

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Feb 24

As if we needed any more reasons to love Jane Fonda.

SAG Awards: Jane Fonda Defends "Woke," Adds "Empathy Is Not Weak"

"By the way, 'woke' just means you give a damn about other people," said Jane Fonda during her SAG Awards lifetime achievement award speech.

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Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Feb 18

NEW PROJECT! Excited to be working with #Translator, one of my favorite U.S. bands from the 1980s. The group's first-ever live album, 'Beyond Today: Live at the Farm,' is out May 9. Features TWO NEW SONGS mixed by Ed Stasium.
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TRANSLATOR returns with vintage 1986 concert PLUS two new tracks mixed by Ed Stasium

TRANSLATOR RETURNS WITH BEYOND TODAY: LIVE AT THE FARM - SAN FRANCISCO 1986 THE FINAL CONCERT OF THE GROUP'S ORIGINAL FOUR-ALBUM DEAL FOR ...

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Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Feb 18

Terrible news. An incredible legacy of music.

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Feb 15

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).

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Feb 5

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/

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Feb 2

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

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Jan 30

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

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

Randal Haecker @randalhaecker72.bsky.social · Jan 30

Never more relevant than today, #MarianneFaithfull and #DerekJarman warn us about fascism. From 1979.

R.I.P. - Marianne Faithfull (1946-2025).

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Marianne Faithfull - Broken English. 1979 [Long Version] (Extended Music Video([Dir by Derek Jarman]

YouTube video by Rex Reynolds

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