Amy McGrath
@smallmegapixel.bsky.social
Music Scribe | Editorial Board, The Journal of Beatles Studies | Cultural Archivist: Actor Michael Sheen | Production Designer + Digital Artist
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What would a Beatles cover collection be if not for the eclectic affectations over a wide-ranging landscape of smooth pop, prog rock and instrumentals that defy definition yet can equally do justice to a group that is intrinsically welded into our musical DNA?
Music – 'Various Artists: With A Little Help From My Friends - Covers of The Beatles 1967–1970'
The sequel to 'We Can Work It Out – Covers of The Beatles 1962-1966' explores their 'blue period'
writehearpopculture.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:41 AM
What would a Beatles cover collection be if not for the eclectic affectations over a wide-ranging landscape of smooth pop, prog rock and instrumentals that defy definition yet can equally do justice to a group that is intrinsically welded into our musical DNA?
For the holidays and beyond.
Your ever lovin' Mrs. Holly-whiskers of Puddle-duck Pond 🐰
Your ever lovin' Mrs. Holly-whiskers of Puddle-duck Pond 🐰
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
For the holidays and beyond.
Your ever lovin' Mrs. Holly-whiskers of Puddle-duck Pond 🐰
Your ever lovin' Mrs. Holly-whiskers of Puddle-duck Pond 🐰
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Just a reminder that holiday food season is also hoodie season, so go nuts.
November 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Just a reminder that holiday food season is also hoodie season, so go nuts.
I mentioned about a year ago what fantastic work ravizupa.com create firsthand, whether its prints, cards or tees.
Just received my amazing T-shirt and will be definitely wearing it from now until next November when I make my trip to Wales.
Just received my amazing T-shirt and will be definitely wearing it from now until next November when I make my trip to Wales.
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I mentioned about a year ago what fantastic work ravizupa.com create firsthand, whether its prints, cards or tees.
Just received my amazing T-shirt and will be definitely wearing it from now until next November when I make my trip to Wales.
Just received my amazing T-shirt and will be definitely wearing it from now until next November when I make my trip to Wales.
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I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
November 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I swore an oath to the Constitution in 1986. I've upheld it through 25 years of service and every day since I retired.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
If Trump's trying to intimidate me, it won’t work. I’ve given too much to our country to be silenced by bullies who care more about power than the Constitution.
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Farewell to the great Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer who played a pivotal part in introducing reggae to the rest of the world. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now
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November 24, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Farewell to the great Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer who played a pivotal part in introducing reggae to the rest of the world. www.theguardian.com/music/2025/n...
In February, more than 1000 musicians came together for 'Is This What We Want?', protesting the UK govt's proposed changes to copyright law. Now releasing on vinyl Dec. 8 with a bonus track - a recording of an empty studio - from Paul McCartney. All profits donated to the charity Help Musicians.
Is This What We Want?
More than 1,000 musicians have come together to release Is This What You Want?, an album protesting the UK government’s proposed changes to copyright law.
www.isthiswhatwewant.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:01 PM
In February, more than 1000 musicians came together for 'Is This What We Want?', protesting the UK govt's proposed changes to copyright law. Now releasing on vinyl Dec. 8 with a bonus track - a recording of an empty studio - from Paul McCartney. All profits donated to the charity Help Musicians.
#OTD in 1968, The Beatles (the 'White Album') was released in the UK.
Also remembering conceptual artist Rutherford Chang who passed in January and his posts at instagram.com/webuywhitealbums
Also remembering conceptual artist Rutherford Chang who passed in January and his posts at instagram.com/webuywhitealbums
November 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#OTD in 1968, The Beatles (the 'White Album') was released in the UK.
Also remembering conceptual artist Rutherford Chang who passed in January and his posts at instagram.com/webuywhitealbums
Also remembering conceptual artist Rutherford Chang who passed in January and his posts at instagram.com/webuywhitealbums
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Bluey has arrived at Cardiff Airport to launch the Welsh language version of the hit global television series
Bluey arrives at Cardiff Airport to celebrate launch of Welsh language Blŵi on S4C
Bluey has arrived at Cardiff Airport to launch the Welsh language version of the hit global television series. Blŵi has been dubbed in Welsh for the first time by the production company Tinopolis and ...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Bluey has arrived at Cardiff Airport to launch the Welsh language version of the hit global television series
Series creator and writer Jimmy McGovern says: “Siobhan Finneran is back! And we've got a wonderful leading man in David Tennant. And a brilliant director in Paul Whittington. I think it's going to be wonderful.”
David Tennant and Siobhan Finneran star in third series of Jimmy McGovern’s award-winning drama Time
Set within a Young Offenders Institution, the series will explore the impact of locking up teenagers and the effects on those who look after them
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November 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Series creator and writer Jimmy McGovern says: “Siobhan Finneran is back! And we've got a wonderful leading man in David Tennant. And a brilliant director in Paul Whittington. I think it's going to be wonderful.”
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"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself." - Thomas Paine
November 17, 2025 at 12:07 AM
"He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself." - Thomas Paine
Music tidbit for the day: Bud Powell was one of the key figureheads in the development and popularization of bebop. He was also an inspiration for the film 'Round Midnight,' starring Oscar-nominated jazz great Dexter Gordon, a bandmate of Powell's.
Another fun fact for our #GoodOmens loving family.
Another fun fact for our #GoodOmens loving family.
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
YouTube video by Bud Powell - Topic
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November 19, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Music tidbit for the day: Bud Powell was one of the key figureheads in the development and popularization of bebop. He was also an inspiration for the film 'Round Midnight,' starring Oscar-nominated jazz great Dexter Gordon, a bandmate of Powell's.
Another fun fact for our #GoodOmens loving family.
Another fun fact for our #GoodOmens loving family.
THE BEATLES new trailer for the 30th anniversary of Anthology has dropped on YouTube and will air as a nine-part series on Disney+.
"We played Shea Stadium twice?"
...
"How was it?"
"We played Shea Stadium twice?"
...
"How was it?"
The Beatles Anthology | Official Trailer | Disney+
YouTube video by Disney Plus
youtu.be
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
THE BEATLES new trailer for the 30th anniversary of Anthology has dropped on YouTube and will air as a nine-part series on Disney+.
"We played Shea Stadium twice?"
...
"How was it?"
"We played Shea Stadium twice?"
...
"How was it?"
If like me you can't make it to the @welshnattheatre.bsky.social production of 'Playing Burton,' head over to pbs.org and listen to Matthew Rhys intone the words of Thomas Paine in Episode 1. Master class in voiceover characterization.
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
If like me you can't make it to the @welshnattheatre.bsky.social production of 'Playing Burton,' head over to pbs.org and listen to Matthew Rhys intone the words of Thomas Paine in Episode 1. Master class in voiceover characterization.
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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 16, 2025 at 11:43 PM
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
The Beatles Anthology is not meant to be a primer or even an encyclopedic final word on the foursome. It’s a vehicle for those who may want insight – from the sources, for better or worse – into events that have shaped and will continue to shape generations to come.
Book Review: The Beatles 'Anthology' 25th Anniversary Edition
Reintroduce yourself to the band you've known for all these years
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November 16, 2025 at 9:33 PM
The Beatles Anthology is not meant to be a primer or even an encyclopedic final word on the foursome. It’s a vehicle for those who may want insight – from the sources, for better or worse – into events that have shaped and will continue to shape generations to come.
Michael Sheen gives his all in a reading of Raye's "Where Is My Husband!" on the Josh & Kally Capital radio programme.
We'll be awaiting the David Tennant response.
We'll be awaiting the David Tennant response.
November 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Michael Sheen gives his all in a reading of Raye's "Where Is My Husband!" on the Josh & Kally Capital radio programme.
We'll be awaiting the David Tennant response.
We'll be awaiting the David Tennant response.
SQUEEZE announce their first ‘new’ album in eight years, Trixies, which will be released on March 6, 2026. These are songs that the writing duo of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook composed in their teenage years, barely at the start of their formidable (and ongoing) 50-year songwriting relationship.
Squeeze - Trixies Pt. 1 [Official Audio]
YouTube video by Squeeze
youtu.be
November 13, 2025 at 2:08 PM
SQUEEZE announce their first ‘new’ album in eight years, Trixies, which will be released on March 6, 2026. These are songs that the writing duo of Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook composed in their teenage years, barely at the start of their formidable (and ongoing) 50-year songwriting relationship.
#OTD THE BEATLES 1 was released in 2000. The 27 tracks were considered a fusion of ‘greatest hits’ across the UK and US.
1 is the fourth-bestselling album in the US, the bestselling album of the 2000s decade in the US, as well as the bestselling album of the decade worldwide.
1 is the fourth-bestselling album in the US, the bestselling album of the 2000s decade in the US, as well as the bestselling album of the decade worldwide.
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#OTD THE BEATLES 1 was released in 2000. The 27 tracks were considered a fusion of ‘greatest hits’ across the UK and US.
1 is the fourth-bestselling album in the US, the bestselling album of the 2000s decade in the US, as well as the bestselling album of the decade worldwide.
1 is the fourth-bestselling album in the US, the bestselling album of the 2000s decade in the US, as well as the bestselling album of the decade worldwide.
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If you’re affected by the delay to SNAP benefits this month, Feeding Florida can help you find your local food bank.
You deserve to have food on the table for you and your loved ones. Locate your local food bank here: https://www.feedingflorida.org/feeding-florida/florida-food-banks
You deserve to have food on the table for you and your loved ones. Locate your local food bank here: https://www.feedingflorida.org/feeding-florida/florida-food-banks
November 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
If you’re affected by the delay to SNAP benefits this month, Feeding Florida can help you find your local food bank.
You deserve to have food on the table for you and your loved ones. Locate your local food bank here: https://www.feedingflorida.org/feeding-florida/florida-food-banks
You deserve to have food on the table for you and your loved ones. Locate your local food bank here: https://www.feedingflorida.org/feeding-florida/florida-food-banks
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It’s time to make your voice heard!
The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚
From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.
VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚
From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.
VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
November 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
It’s time to make your voice heard!
The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚
From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.
VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
The 2025 An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate the very best of Irish writing — and now it’s YOUR turn to choose this year’s winners! 💚
From powerful debuts to unforgettable favourites, every vote counts.
VOTE NOW: scxo9qtv33a.typeform.com/apiba25-vote
Now available on streaming: Michael Sheen and Iwan Rheon make the case for the 'Wild Genius' that is Richard Burton, as #Wales celebrates the 100th birthday of the acclaimed and generationally influential actor.
November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Now available on streaming: Michael Sheen and Iwan Rheon make the case for the 'Wild Genius' that is Richard Burton, as #Wales celebrates the 100th birthday of the acclaimed and generationally influential actor.
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Today is the 100th birthday of Richard Burton!
And this house is his birthplace, in Pontrhydyfen. You'll know the viaduct behind him; he's crossing it with his father in the iconic 1950s photographs by Raymond Kleboe
And this house is his birthplace, in Pontrhydyfen. You'll know the viaduct behind him; he's crossing it with his father in the iconic 1950s photographs by Raymond Kleboe
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today is the 100th birthday of Richard Burton!
And this house is his birthplace, in Pontrhydyfen. You'll know the viaduct behind him; he's crossing it with his father in the iconic 1950s photographs by Raymond Kleboe
And this house is his birthplace, in Pontrhydyfen. You'll know the viaduct behind him; he's crossing it with his father in the iconic 1950s photographs by Raymond Kleboe