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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 7h

"Do the Puyallup!...."

That was a good jingle.

AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 7h

Just saw them play last month and it was incredible. Japanese psych-folk-electronica. New single.

music.apple.com/us/album/may...

Maybe Psychic by maya ongaku on Apple Music

Song · 2025 · Duration 4:43

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Dr. Allison Betus (she/her) 🌈 @allisonbetus.bsky.social · 22h

Folks, if ICE shot a pastor in the head with a pepper ball on camera, what do you think they do to people behind closed doors?

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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Karl Bode @karlbode.com · 16h

twice a year the entire U.S. press becomes a marketing extension of a single billionaire-owned retailer, and nobody in any position of editorial power thinks it's weird or gross

photo of Google News search results for Amazon Prime Day (the second this year)

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 17h

ICE using priests for target practice. Just another day in America.

Kurt @flglchicago.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s video of the incident

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Kristi Noem confronts enemy combatants in the Portland war zone today.

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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 1d

Update from the war zone in Portland.

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 2d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 1d

I loved touring with these guys. J Ryan is one of the all time front men. Under recognized for their influence.

The Wire Magazine @thewiremagazine.bsky.social · 2d

“We were comfortable with the discomfort”: Six Finger Satellite’s J Ryan

Six Finger Satellite frontman and synth player J Ryan talks to @jjstannard.bsky.social about the making of the Rhode Island group’s newly reissued 1995 Severe Exposure album

www.thewire.co.uk/in-writing/i...

“We were comfortable with the discomfort”: Six Finger Satellite’s J Ryan - The Wire

Six Finger Satellite frontman and synth player J Ryan talks to Joseph Stannard about the making of the Rhode Island group’s newly reissued 1995 Severe Exposure album

www.thewire.co.uk

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 1d

"Talk To This Here Hand"

CNBC @cnbc.com · 3d

To shut down rude behavior instantly, try a simple yet powerful five-word response.

Use this 5-word phrase when someone is rude to you—it's like 'holding up a mirror,' says public speaking expert

When we encounter a rude person, our first instinct might be to fire back with a snarky comment. But that's not the right move, says public speaking expert John Bowe. Here's the perfect response to instantly shut down rude behavior.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 3d

A fiercely erudite take on a timely topic

AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 3d

Taylor Swift album is exactly as good as her other albums. It's you that changed. Do not take it out on her.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 3d

Taylor Swift album is exactly as good as her other albums. It's you that changed. Do not take it out on her.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 4d

A fiercely erudite take on a timely topic.

AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 4d

Just figured it out: Geese sound like the Stones and Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 genetically fused together, like in Cronenberg's The Fly. It's a good thing. Great stuff.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 4d

Just figured it out: Geese sound like the Stones and Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 genetically fused together, like in Cronenberg's The Fly. It's a good thing. Great stuff.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 8d

Re: Geese...

Without sounding like any of them, they remind me, in spirit, of Roxy Music, Sly And The Family Stone, Kraftwerk, The Stooges, Can.

It's just a vibe. I cannot back it up with rational discourse.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 8d

More about Geese.... when they want to be a country rock band, they are the best country rock band, but then they leave it all behind to become abrasive and angular, and it all feels fluid. Not like they're trying to leap from genre to genre.

Great stuff.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 8d

I heard they're entering their Geese phase.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 8d

Always bugged me when people said shit like "rock and roll is back!", as if it ever goes away, but Geese feel like the heralds of something new and exciting. By all means, young bands, try to be like Geese!

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 10d

If there is a rock and roll heaven, the angels are weeping tears of joy over Geese.

Or something to that effect...

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 10d

I believe she played her entire next album, mixed in with older stuff, and all the new songs were as good as 'the hits'. So.... Courtney Barnett's best album coming soon!

AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 11d

Courtney Barnett tonight! One of only 2 North American club dates! 250 cap room! Very hush hush, exclusive!

It gets better... next week is Memorials and then Minami Deutsch.

Australia, UK, Japan! The world is coming to upstate NY!

Everybody talking 'bout pop muzik!

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 11d

Courtney Barnett tonight! One of only 2 North American club dates! 250 cap room! Very hush hush, exclusive!

It gets better... next week is Memorials and then Minami Deutsch.

Australia, UK, Japan! The world is coming to upstate NY!

Everybody talking 'bout pop muzik!

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 16d

A hilarious combo of nightmare and dream coming true

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 18d

Random thought about sobriety:

Alcohol isn't even that good at what it does.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 18d

When you have completely forgotten the melody of the song, that is the time to write the melody.

Whatever was worth keeping will still be there.

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AC Newman @acnewman.bsky.social · 18d

Writing and arranging a song is like trying to move a futon by yourself.

It is THAT easy.

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