Alex Swift
@alexswift.bsky.social
Radical Autistic person 🤯 Queer 🏳️🌈 Stand up comedian 🎤 Music fan 🎶 leftist ⬅️ Welsh 🏴
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Glastonbury is the world's biggest festival - but without grassroots music venues... this is what it looks like, alongside the future of all festivals.
March 6, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Glastonbury is the world's biggest festival - but without grassroots music venues... this is what it looks like, alongside the future of all festivals.
We're at a point where people will see a billionaire doing what was CLEARLY a N@zi salute and just...pretend they didn't see that very thing 😱‼️
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command"
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command"
January 21, 2025 at 11:12 PM
We're at a point where people will see a billionaire doing what was CLEARLY a N@zi salute and just...pretend they didn't see that very thing 😱‼️
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command"
"The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command"
Brilliant thread 🧵 I would add that the idea of milestones that you have to reach by a certain age is inherently ableist, and that those expectations are more informed by culture than concern for people's wellbeing.
"bypassing traditional milestones" is a funny way of saying that most of us can't afford to buy a house with multiple jobs, won't have children because we can't afford them, most of our degrees are useless, and we are the poorest generation among all current living generations
January 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Brilliant thread 🧵 I would add that the idea of milestones that you have to reach by a certain age is inherently ableist, and that those expectations are more informed by culture than concern for people's wellbeing.
Hahahaha 😂😂😂 These people ran our country for 14 years!
Suella Braverman has said Italy built a wall between them and Turkey.
A great big sea and a bunch of countries as well by the look of it.
A great big sea and a bunch of countries as well by the look of it.
January 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Hahahaha 😂😂😂 These people ran our country for 14 years!
Best Films 2024 🎬
1/All Of Us Strangers
2/Heretic
3/Kneecap
4/Conclave
5/Wicked
1/All Of Us Strangers
2/Heretic
3/Kneecap
4/Conclave
5/Wicked
December 30, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Best Films 2024 🎬
1/All Of Us Strangers
2/Heretic
3/Kneecap
4/Conclave
5/Wicked
1/All Of Us Strangers
2/Heretic
3/Kneecap
4/Conclave
5/Wicked
HE STRIKES AGAIN 😱😱😱
December 30, 2024 at 10:37 PM
HE STRIKES AGAIN 😱😱😱
Gwyliau Hapus a Nadolig Llawen Pawb! 🌟🎁🌲🎅
December 25, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Gwyliau Hapus a Nadolig Llawen Pawb! 🌟🎁🌲🎅
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #1: Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk
Emanating a retro-tinged futurism, Magdalena Bay stun with their second album! A piece about the process of self discovery, albums like this one, help us to decorate the empty spaces within ourselves, that we encounter moving through life
Emanating a retro-tinged futurism, Magdalena Bay stun with their second album! A piece about the process of self discovery, albums like this one, help us to decorate the empty spaces within ourselves, that we encounter moving through life
Magdalena Bay - Death & Romance (Official Video)
YouTube video by Magdalena Bay
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December 24, 2024 at 6:50 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #1: Magdalena Bay - Imaginal Disk
Emanating a retro-tinged futurism, Magdalena Bay stun with their second album! A piece about the process of self discovery, albums like this one, help us to decorate the empty spaces within ourselves, that we encounter moving through life
Emanating a retro-tinged futurism, Magdalena Bay stun with their second album! A piece about the process of self discovery, albums like this one, help us to decorate the empty spaces within ourselves, that we encounter moving through life
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #2: Foxing - Foxing
This is truly unlike anything I have ever heard - a visceral, emotional and cathartic experience, of soaring highs and crushing lows, this is Foxing's defining statement.
This is truly unlike anything I have ever heard - a visceral, emotional and cathartic experience, of soaring highs and crushing lows, this is Foxing's defining statement.
Foxing - Greyhound (Official "Music Video")
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December 23, 2024 at 10:33 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #2: Foxing - Foxing
This is truly unlike anything I have ever heard - a visceral, emotional and cathartic experience, of soaring highs and crushing lows, this is Foxing's defining statement.
This is truly unlike anything I have ever heard - a visceral, emotional and cathartic experience, of soaring highs and crushing lows, this is Foxing's defining statement.
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #3: Charli XCX - BRAT
Regardless of how strongly this albums campaign lent into the fun-loving aesthetics, Charli brilliantly uses these songs to confront the anxieties that many go to the club to escape from, even whilst using the genres of electropop and dance to do so!
Regardless of how strongly this albums campaign lent into the fun-loving aesthetics, Charli brilliantly uses these songs to confront the anxieties that many go to the club to escape from, even whilst using the genres of electropop and dance to do so!
Charli xcx - Von dutch (official video)
YouTube video by Charli xcx
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December 22, 2024 at 11:57 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #3: Charli XCX - BRAT
Regardless of how strongly this albums campaign lent into the fun-loving aesthetics, Charli brilliantly uses these songs to confront the anxieties that many go to the club to escape from, even whilst using the genres of electropop and dance to do so!
Regardless of how strongly this albums campaign lent into the fun-loving aesthetics, Charli brilliantly uses these songs to confront the anxieties that many go to the club to escape from, even whilst using the genres of electropop and dance to do so!
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #4: Vince Staples - Dark Times
Dark times indeed. While this album is bleak, and occasionally harrowing it's Vince Staples greatest work yet, seeing him cross over into the longer form, for a subtle yet affecting project!
Dark times indeed. While this album is bleak, and occasionally harrowing it's Vince Staples greatest work yet, seeing him cross over into the longer form, for a subtle yet affecting project!
Vince Staples - Shame On The Devil
YouTube video by Vince Staples
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December 21, 2024 at 6:50 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #4: Vince Staples - Dark Times
Dark times indeed. While this album is bleak, and occasionally harrowing it's Vince Staples greatest work yet, seeing him cross over into the longer form, for a subtle yet affecting project!
Dark times indeed. While this album is bleak, and occasionally harrowing it's Vince Staples greatest work yet, seeing him cross over into the longer form, for a subtle yet affecting project!
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #5: Hamish Hawk - A Firmer Hand
introspective and sardonic, this sees Hawk exploring queerness by looking through the eyes of different personalities, be that despised ex-lovers or the doting fans. Complimenting the satire and the sombreness, the album is menacing and theatrical
introspective and sardonic, this sees Hawk exploring queerness by looking through the eyes of different personalities, be that despised ex-lovers or the doting fans. Complimenting the satire and the sombreness, the album is menacing and theatrical
Hamish Hawk - Men Like Wire (Official Video)
YouTube video by Hamish Hawk
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December 20, 2024 at 11:48 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #5: Hamish Hawk - A Firmer Hand
introspective and sardonic, this sees Hawk exploring queerness by looking through the eyes of different personalities, be that despised ex-lovers or the doting fans. Complimenting the satire and the sombreness, the album is menacing and theatrical
introspective and sardonic, this sees Hawk exploring queerness by looking through the eyes of different personalities, be that despised ex-lovers or the doting fans. Complimenting the satire and the sombreness, the album is menacing and theatrical
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #6: The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstacy
Sumptuously elegant whilst offering a scathing critique of patriarchy, The Last Dinner Party made the most impressive debut of the year. The album simultaneously sounds fully formed, and like the band have yet more to give in future!
Sumptuously elegant whilst offering a scathing critique of patriarchy, The Last Dinner Party made the most impressive debut of the year. The album simultaneously sounds fully formed, and like the band have yet more to give in future!
The Last Dinner Party - The Feminine Urge (Official Video)
YouTube video by TLDPVEVO
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December 19, 2024 at 10:58 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #6: The Last Dinner Party - Prelude to Ecstacy
Sumptuously elegant whilst offering a scathing critique of patriarchy, The Last Dinner Party made the most impressive debut of the year. The album simultaneously sounds fully formed, and like the band have yet more to give in future!
Sumptuously elegant whilst offering a scathing critique of patriarchy, The Last Dinner Party made the most impressive debut of the year. The album simultaneously sounds fully formed, and like the band have yet more to give in future!
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #7: Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere 🌌
The most stunning metal album of the year, on Absolute Elsewhere melodic death metal visionaries Blood Incantation lean into prog. Across two twenty minutes epics the band transcend genre, and embrace lofty science fiction concepts
The most stunning metal album of the year, on Absolute Elsewhere melodic death metal visionaries Blood Incantation lean into prog. Across two twenty minutes epics the band transcend genre, and embrace lofty science fiction concepts
BLOOD INCANTATION - The Stargate (Official Video)
YouTube video by Blood Incantation
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December 18, 2024 at 10:04 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #7: Blood Incantation - Absolute Elsewhere 🌌
The most stunning metal album of the year, on Absolute Elsewhere melodic death metal visionaries Blood Incantation lean into prog. Across two twenty minutes epics the band transcend genre, and embrace lofty science fiction concepts
The most stunning metal album of the year, on Absolute Elsewhere melodic death metal visionaries Blood Incantation lean into prog. Across two twenty minutes epics the band transcend genre, and embrace lofty science fiction concepts
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #8: Godspeed You Black Emperor - No Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead
I wanted to acknowledge this for its brilliance. To offer more discourse would be to go against what the album is trying to achieve. As of December 17th 2024 at least 45,028 Dead...Free Palestine 🇵🇸
I wanted to acknowledge this for its brilliance. To offer more discourse would be to go against what the album is trying to achieve. As of December 17th 2024 at least 45,028 Dead...Free Palestine 🇵🇸
SUN IS A HOLE SUN IS VAPORS
YouTube video by Godspeed You! Black Emperor - Topic
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December 17, 2024 at 10:51 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #8: Godspeed You Black Emperor - No Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead
I wanted to acknowledge this for its brilliance. To offer more discourse would be to go against what the album is trying to achieve. As of December 17th 2024 at least 45,028 Dead...Free Palestine 🇵🇸
I wanted to acknowledge this for its brilliance. To offer more discourse would be to go against what the album is trying to achieve. As of December 17th 2024 at least 45,028 Dead...Free Palestine 🇵🇸
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #9: Father John Misty- Mahashmashana
A fascinating piece about rebirth, this combines the artists lounge stylings, with theatricality. The result is beautiful, confessional and wonderfully cynical! 'Screamland' is one of my favourite songs that he has ever created! Just...wow
A fascinating piece about rebirth, this combines the artists lounge stylings, with theatricality. The result is beautiful, confessional and wonderfully cynical! 'Screamland' is one of my favourite songs that he has ever created! Just...wow
Father John Misty - Screamland (Official Video)
YouTube video by Father John Misty
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December 16, 2024 at 10:30 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #9: Father John Misty- Mahashmashana
A fascinating piece about rebirth, this combines the artists lounge stylings, with theatricality. The result is beautiful, confessional and wonderfully cynical! 'Screamland' is one of my favourite songs that he has ever created! Just...wow
A fascinating piece about rebirth, this combines the artists lounge stylings, with theatricality. The result is beautiful, confessional and wonderfully cynical! 'Screamland' is one of my favourite songs that he has ever created! Just...wow
You know who you are, bands who write good lyrics without including a lyrics sheet 👀
if your lyrics are good you have to include them with the physical LP otherwise you're not allowed to write good lyrics
December 16, 2024 at 2:06 PM
You know who you are, bands who write good lyrics without including a lyrics sheet 👀
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #10: Kendrick Lamar - GNX
After becoming the winning side in a feud that rattled hip-hop, Kendrick doubled down on the anger, directing that fury towards the expectations that placed on him. This all makes for an experience that is hard hitting and emotionally rich!
After becoming the winning side in a feud that rattled hip-hop, Kendrick doubled down on the anger, directing that fury towards the expectations that placed on him. This all makes for an experience that is hard hitting and emotionally rich!
squabble up
YouTube video by Kendrick Lamar
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December 15, 2024 at 11:16 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #10: Kendrick Lamar - GNX
After becoming the winning side in a feud that rattled hip-hop, Kendrick doubled down on the anger, directing that fury towards the expectations that placed on him. This all makes for an experience that is hard hitting and emotionally rich!
After becoming the winning side in a feud that rattled hip-hop, Kendrick doubled down on the anger, directing that fury towards the expectations that placed on him. This all makes for an experience that is hard hitting and emotionally rich!
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #11: Kelly Lee Owens - Dreamstate 💭
2024 saw Kelly Lee Owens coming through with one of the greatest electronic albums of the year. Dreamstate marks a change from her familiar style, into psychedelic territory! The results are stunning as this is a dreamstate you won't want to end!
2024 saw Kelly Lee Owens coming through with one of the greatest electronic albums of the year. Dreamstate marks a change from her familiar style, into psychedelic territory! The results are stunning as this is a dreamstate you won't want to end!
Kelly Lee Owens - Love You Got (Official)
YouTube video by KellyLeeOwensVEVO
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December 14, 2024 at 11:13 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #11: Kelly Lee Owens - Dreamstate 💭
2024 saw Kelly Lee Owens coming through with one of the greatest electronic albums of the year. Dreamstate marks a change from her familiar style, into psychedelic territory! The results are stunning as this is a dreamstate you won't want to end!
2024 saw Kelly Lee Owens coming through with one of the greatest electronic albums of the year. Dreamstate marks a change from her familiar style, into psychedelic territory! The results are stunning as this is a dreamstate you won't want to end!
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #12: Bill Ryder Jones - Iechyd Da
Despite being eerily relatable, this is one of the most beautiful records I heard this year. Bill makes use of an orchestra, keys and a children's choir, to uplifting affect! It's heartbreaking, yet that cleverly taps into universal emotions
Despite being eerily relatable, this is one of the most beautiful records I heard this year. Bill makes use of an orchestra, keys and a children's choir, to uplifting affect! It's heartbreaking, yet that cleverly taps into universal emotions
Bill Ryder-Jones - If Tomorrow Starts Without Me (Official Video)
YouTube video by Bill Ryder-Jones
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December 13, 2024 at 1:28 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #12: Bill Ryder Jones - Iechyd Da
Despite being eerily relatable, this is one of the most beautiful records I heard this year. Bill makes use of an orchestra, keys and a children's choir, to uplifting affect! It's heartbreaking, yet that cleverly taps into universal emotions
Despite being eerily relatable, this is one of the most beautiful records I heard this year. Bill makes use of an orchestra, keys and a children's choir, to uplifting affect! It's heartbreaking, yet that cleverly taps into universal emotions
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #13: Zach Bryan - The Great American Bar Scene 🍻
A loose concept album about the little moments that define life, the beauty of this lies in the storytelling, attention to detail and focus on characters! By far the best country album of the year!
A loose concept album about the little moments that define life, the beauty of this lies in the storytelling, attention to detail and focus on characters! By far the best country album of the year!
Zach Bryan - Oak Island
YouTube video by Zach Bryan
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December 12, 2024 at 8:36 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #13: Zach Bryan - The Great American Bar Scene 🍻
A loose concept album about the little moments that define life, the beauty of this lies in the storytelling, attention to detail and focus on characters! By far the best country album of the year!
A loose concept album about the little moments that define life, the beauty of this lies in the storytelling, attention to detail and focus on characters! By far the best country album of the year!
Mere words cannot describe my loathing for Starmer and Streeting 💢 This is based on bad science, and is an attack on the LGBTQ+ community as a whole in order to slash health budgets, and appease the far right! The mental and physical health outcomes for trans people will be catastrophic
Labour Announce Ban on Puberty Blockers for Trans People
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December 12, 2024 at 6:14 PM
Mere words cannot describe my loathing for Starmer and Streeting 💢 This is based on bad science, and is an attack on the LGBTQ+ community as a whole in order to slash health budgets, and appease the far right! The mental and physical health outcomes for trans people will be catastrophic
Happy Ghost Horse Skeleton season! Merry Christmas 🎁
December 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Happy Ghost Horse Skeleton season! Merry Christmas 🎁
Best Albums 2024 #14: The Cure - Songs of A Lost World
Despite the reminders of the inevitability of decay, if you need proof of The Cure’s timelessness, you could do worse than these songs! They recapture the sorrowful textures that lend beauty to sadness, whilst reinventing their sound
Despite the reminders of the inevitability of decay, if you need proof of The Cure’s timelessness, you could do worse than these songs! They recapture the sorrowful textures that lend beauty to sadness, whilst reinventing their sound
The Cure - All I Ever Am (Lyric Video)
YouTube video by TheCureVEVO
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December 11, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Best Albums 2024 #14: The Cure - Songs of A Lost World
Despite the reminders of the inevitability of decay, if you need proof of The Cure’s timelessness, you could do worse than these songs! They recapture the sorrowful textures that lend beauty to sadness, whilst reinventing their sound
Despite the reminders of the inevitability of decay, if you need proof of The Cure’s timelessness, you could do worse than these songs! They recapture the sorrowful textures that lend beauty to sadness, whilst reinventing their sound
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #15: Tyler The Creator - Chromakopia 🎭
I'm tempted to call this Tyler's best work, being a synthesis of everything he has done and a yearning exploration of identity. It's daring, cycling through styles that may perplex the listener at first, yet prove fascinating with time!
I'm tempted to call this Tyler's best work, being a synthesis of everything he has done and a yearning exploration of identity. It's daring, cycling through styles that may perplex the listener at first, yet prove fascinating with time!
NOID
YouTube video by Tyler, The Creator
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December 10, 2024 at 7:01 PM
BEST ALBUMS 2024 #15: Tyler The Creator - Chromakopia 🎭
I'm tempted to call this Tyler's best work, being a synthesis of everything he has done and a yearning exploration of identity. It's daring, cycling through styles that may perplex the listener at first, yet prove fascinating with time!
I'm tempted to call this Tyler's best work, being a synthesis of everything he has done and a yearning exploration of identity. It's daring, cycling through styles that may perplex the listener at first, yet prove fascinating with time!